# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=50 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 51 --- ## [Dexcom G6 mystery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-mystery/12908)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-mystery/12908 "2022-07-24T21:10:24Z")
I wear the sensor on the back of my upper arm, which seems to work better for me than the abdomen. The mystery is what happens when I sleep. I tend to sleep on my right side most of the night, but will roll over the the … --- ## [AndroidAPS w/ Omnipod Dash for dummies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/androidaps-w-omnipod-dash-for-dummies/12946)
**Author:** [@Sugarbeans](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sugarbeans)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/androidaps-w-omnipod-dash-for-dummies/12946 "2022-07-24T15:49:27Z")
I’m the dummy :stuck\_out\_tongue\_winking\_eye: I absolutely hate the Omnipod 5 and want to try Looping w/ my Dash instead, but I’m feeling really overwhelmed and dumb getting started. I managed to build the app but I’m no… --- ## [What ISN'T Liam allergic too? :D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-isnt-liam-allergic-too-d/12929)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-isnt-liam-allergic-too-d/12929 "2022-07-22T20:18:12Z")
So, after about 4 months of ongong “eye issues”…see my previous posts here on FUD and exhausting all other specialist types, Erin took him to an allergist today. Turns out he’s allergic to a bunch of stuff. Specificall… --- ## [Old iPhone? Don’t upgrade Tandem t:connect app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-iphone-don-t-upgrade-tandem-t-connect-app/12936)
**Author:** [@shott](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/shott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-iphone-don-t-upgrade-tandem-t-connect-app/12936 "2022-07-22T01:00:42Z")
While many are thrilled with the latest release of the Tandem t:connect app, if you have an old iPhone (series/model 5, 6, 7 or first generation SE), DO NOT upgrade the t:connect on your iPhone. You will immediately get … --- ## [What do complications really look like](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-complications-really-look-like/12924)
**Author:** [@Polli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Polli)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-complications-really-look-like/12924 "2022-07-21T17:18:08Z")
Hey guys! I am a type1d for more than 15 years now and had always had average to poor control, but lately, for the past year or so, it has been the most difficult period whith my a1c being a lot higher than safe. I am s… --- ## [New phone isn't pairing with Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-phone-isnt-pairing-with-apple-watch/12930)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-phone-isnt-pairing-with-apple-watch/12930 "2022-07-21T14:27:47Z")
I finally broke down and traded my 7+ in for a 13 Pro and my Apple watch isn’t pairing successfully to it. I keep getting to the point where it tries to “sign in to my account” then it either times out or comes up with … --- ## [My a1c is back in the 5% range! +Mom update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-a1c-is-back-in-the-5-range-mom-update/12933)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-a1c-is-back-in-the-5-range-mom-update/12933 "2022-07-21T12:09:38Z")
I think it’s a combination of switching to tresiba, exercising a bit more, and taking the mini pill for my pcos/other period related issues, but I’m not sure. I just know I had to update y’all on that as I had that 7.3% … --- ## [Accidentally stopped sensor. How to restart?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accidentally-stopped-sensor-how-to-restart/12895)
**Author:** [@Peep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Peep)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accidentally-stopped-sensor-how-to-restart/12895 "2022-07-21T03:56:34Z")
Accidentally stopped sensor. Still have 5 days. How to restart? --- ## [Ferritin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ferritin/12906)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ferritin/12906 "2022-07-20T21:57:42Z")
I’m awaiting a bunch of blood tests to see why I’ve been feeling so nauseous/tired and getting headaches. I see my Ferritin is low at 4 (reference says 27-254). I heard iron supplements can make people feel awful, so no… --- ## [What to expect from 1st endo appt](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-expect-from-1st-endo-appt/12032)
**Author:** [@amusesbouche](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amusesbouche)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-expect-from-1st-endo-appt/12032 "2022-07-18T14:28:05Z")
Relatively new to diabetes (I am insulin-dependent) and tomorrow I got off the waitlist to see my endocrinologist for the first time ever! I’ve spoken to him a couple of times over the past year but all via video visit d… --- ## [Exercise / Tubed Insulin Pumps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-tubed-insulin-pumps/12871)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2022, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-tubed-insulin-pumps/12871 "2022-07-17T16:57:43Z")
Wondering if any of you regularly unclip your pump for activity, and if so, for how long? I’m constantly going low at the gym these days, despite putting on the exercise mode, which if I know I put on an hour pre activit… --- ## [The Gold Star Game](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-gold-star-game/12883)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-gold-star-game/12883 "2022-07-17T04:27:34Z")
Liam and I have started a new game which, so far, has really been fun for him. So, I have been switching back and forth for the past year or so with telling him what to do -vs- asking him “what would you do?” Recently,… --- ## [Tandem users help! Sending data to diabetic nurse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-users-help-sending-data-to-diabetic-nurse/12877)
**Author:** [@Novo\_32g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Novo_32g)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-users-help-sending-data-to-diabetic-nurse/12877 "2022-07-15T03:20:38Z")
Sending data to diabetc nurse while using Bluejay watch, Dexcom G6 and Tandem x2 pump. No phone. Do i need a phone with xdrip installed? My nurse is requesting i use Dexcom Clarity app. Im in Canada --- ## [Bluejay GTS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts/12905)
**Author:** [@Novo\_32g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Novo_32g)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts/12905 "2022-07-14T00:36:26Z")
My watch has a “time of day” alert everyday at 1800 hrs. How do i stop it? --- ## [The US Supply Chain & Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-us-supply-chain-insulin/12852)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-us-supply-chain-insulin/12852 "2022-07-13T04:58:28Z")
I heard a story on the news that the next US supply chain issue could be insulin. Their justification was that 3 companies control 90% of the supply. How much insulin do you keep on hand at a time? I know our dosages va… --- ## [CGM, Sony SSW 3, Dexcom G6, XDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-sony-ssw-3-dexcom-g6-xdrip/12848)
**Author:** [@Makde](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Makde)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-sony-ssw-3-dexcom-g6-xdrip/12848 "2022-07-12T20:14:03Z")
Hi, I recently decided to switch to a Dexcom G6 sensor, because I wanted to have the values displayed onto a smart watch. I found a decent offer for an old SSW 3 SWR50 and received it in the mail today. Most posts rega… --- ## [Sensor + Transmitter vanished](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-transmitter-vanished/12897)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-transmitter-vanished/12897 "2022-07-11T01:56:03Z")
First time this has happened to me so thought I’d throw it out there… I was working on my new house, in the attic spreading insulation batts. Up and down the ladder, crawling, balancing, reaching, etc. Long sleeves, glo… --- ## [The dreaded C + T](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-dreaded-c-t/12881)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-dreaded-c-t/12881 "2022-07-06T22:22:57Z")
Finally tested positive after all these months…oh well. Getting on Paxlovid was quick with zero co pay. --- ## [Relief for rising insulin prices on the horizon?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relief-for-rising-insulin-prices-on-the-horizon/5802)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relief-for-rising-insulin-prices-on-the-horizon/5802 "2022-07-06T20:02:23Z")
https://www.biocentury.com/bc-extra/politics-policy/2018-12-11/fda-biosimilars-policies-will-bring-interchangeable-insulin- Cut & paste here if you’re too lazy to click (bold added by me for emphasis): New FDA policies… --- ## [Happy 4th!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-4th/12878)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-4th/12878 "2022-07-06T15:14:00Z")
A little bit late here… Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday! :us: :fireworks: This is the only picture I have. The ribs came off the grill and I was low, so picture time was over! --- ## [Have you ever ? Job related question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-you-ever-job-related-question/12873)
**Author:** [@TiredbutDetermined](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiredbutDetermined)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-you-ever-job-related-question/12873 "2022-07-06T15:11:36Z")
Hi All! New to posting, but I’ve read topics here before… been T1 for a few decades… I guess i’ll start by asking the topic line. Have you taken a job or quit your job due to your condition? I’ve lived my whole life… --- ## [I hate the Omnipod 5 so far](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-hate-the-omnipod-5-so-far/12867)
**Author:** [@Sugarbeans](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sugarbeans)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-hate-the-omnipod-5-so-far/12867 "2022-07-05T00:55:28Z")
I’m only about 26 hours into this after switching from the Dash and my sugars have been horrible. Sky high after meals to where I’m constantly adding manual boluses because I feel sick. Overnight was a nightmare. I woke… --- ## [Welts, Knots, Bruises](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welts-knots-bruises/5896)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welts-knots-bruises/5896 "2022-07-02T00:08:52Z")
Does anyone else here ever get welts/knots/bruises at their pump site? My last three have done this and it’s messed with my absorption. I had to change my pod last night at 3AM bc it was clear it wasn’t absorbing anywher… --- ## [Surplus Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surplus-insulin/12835)
**Author:** [@DavidAZ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DavidAZ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surplus-insulin/12835 "2022-06-29T19:13:09Z")
I seem to have a surplus supply of Humalog pens due to reduced dosing needed due to activity. I would like to donate to any organization that can give to those in need. I don’t want to mail due to postal regulations on s… --- ## [Autumn COVID booster planned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/autumn-covid-booster-planned/12851)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/autumn-covid-booster-planned/12851 "2022-06-29T14:37:26Z")
--- ## [Dumb Loop questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-loop-questions/12834)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-loop-questions/12834 "2022-06-25T17:48:40Z")
Hey Loop experts, this is a dumb question. I can’t remember how to find it! I had a pod error today. I gotta call them to get a replacement. Where is the pod error code displayed in the Loop app?!? It was happening dur… --- ## [WHAT PAINKILLERS to take while you have Covid?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-painkillers-to-take-while-you-have-covid/11024)
**Author:** [@niewiem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/niewiem)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-painkillers-to-take-while-you-have-covid/11024 "2022-06-25T17:48:15Z")
WHAT PAINKILLERS to take while you have Covid? Can someone take what a diabetic is allowed to take while having covid? what painkillers, what pills, what medications to reduce temperature The answer to this question s… --- ## [Things I learned at diabetes camp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-i-learned-at-diabetes-camp/12797)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-i-learned-at-diabetes-camp/12797 "2022-06-24T05:06:01Z")
I learned this at camp when I was 8. It’s always good to be going low after you’ve finished dinner, so you can get a chocolate martini. --- ## [An Endo Explains Diabetes Complications](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-endo-explains-diabetes-complications/273)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-endo-explains-diabetes-complications/273 "2022-06-22T18:29:41Z")
Many years of scientific studies of both animals and humans have provided overwhelming evidence that the long-term adverse sequelae of diabetes are caused by elevated blood glucose (BG). A recent meta analysis of studie… --- ## [Xdrip+ has long delays](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-has-long-delays/12323)
**Author:** [@jmodonnell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jmodonnell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-has-long-delays/12323 "2022-06-21T02:49:37Z")
Hi there, I have my Xdrip+ app set up as a follower (of Dexcom share) as I’m sort of railroaded into using the Dexcom app where I live. I managed to get Xdrip+ working and connected to my Garmin watch outside of the US … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=49) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=51)