# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=54 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 55 --- ## [A few words to share](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-few-words-to-share/9474)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-few-words-to-share/9474 "2022-03-19T12:23:00Z")
I know these are tough times, and I know there are a lot of challenges and worry. So I wanted to put a few words down. The world is now filled with uncertainty. But every one of us - ever since diagnosis - we have alrea… --- ## [Omnipod failing early](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-failing-early/12480)
**Author:** [@Oshii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Oshii)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-failing-early/12480 "2022-03-19T02:38:43Z")
My son (8 years old now) was diagnosed with Type 1 about 6 months ago. We have been struggling with control ever since but out most recent issues is with the omnipod dash pump. He was started on this about 3 months ago… --- ## [Happy St. Patricks Day from Liam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-st-patricks-day-from-liam/12514)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-st-patricks-day-from-liam/12514 "2022-03-18T14:05:52Z")
--- ## [Recommend don't try to rebuild LOOP with new MacOS Monterey 12.3 just yet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommend-dont-try-to-rebuild-loop-with-new-macos-monterey-12-3-just-yet/12510)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommend-dont-try-to-rebuild-loop-with-new-macos-monterey-12-3-just-yet/12510 "2022-03-18T01:47:55Z")
I made a mistake. I updated the Mac to Monterey 12.3, updated xcode, and tried building LOOP master. It looked like the build succeeded and the software installed on the iPhone, but LOOP crashes immediately. Updating … --- ## [Is anyone else having a reaction to dexcom's new adhesive for the G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-else-having-a-reaction-to-dexcoms-new-adhesive-for-the-g6/10763)
**Author:** [@Tgraves](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tgraves)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-else-having-a-reaction-to-dexcoms-new-adhesive-for-the-g6/10763 "2022-03-15T14:55:21Z")
I have been through three sensors now that have given me a pretty severe reaction. The first one was a surprise. The second one a tried using flonase under the patch, while I was waiting on my Tegaderm patches to come in… --- ## [T1D- How fast do you heal?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-how-fast-do-you-heal/12494)
**Author:** [@Mindy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mindy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-how-fast-do-you-heal/12494 "2022-03-14T18:23:30Z")
Hi! I have had type 1 for 36 years, I was diagnosed as child. I am here in hope that I can find an answer to an odd question. I have a team of doctors, all of whom I have asked, so I am aware of the more common answers. … --- ## [I feel lost](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-feel-lost/11553)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-feel-lost/11553 "2022-03-14T18:16:55Z")
Well, I guess most of either have, or will, experience the loss of a great practitioner. And while mine just left the practice (feels premature, but I imagine it was a life choice kind of thing with family, etc.), I stil… --- ## [Smartwatch like colector with FreeStyle Libre 1 plus and miaomiao](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch-like-colector-with-freestyle-libre-1-plus-and-miaomiao/12503)
**Author:** [@mvrinaldi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mvrinaldi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch-like-colector-with-freestyle-libre-1-plus-and-miaomiao/12503 "2022-03-14T12:12:10Z")
I found a discussion about how smartwatch works as a standalone collector (away from cell phone) in this forum: Sorry, new users can’t put links in posts. It happens that this post is for those who have the Dexcom-G6… --- ## [Daylight Savings Time starts tonight (13 March)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-starts-tonight-13-march/12495)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-starts-tonight-13-march/12495 "2022-03-14T00:48:05Z")
Spring forth…and reset your pump clocks! :mantelpiece\_clock: --- ## [Insulin for Ukraine?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-for-ukraine/12446)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-for-ukraine/12446 "2022-03-13T15:55:55Z")
I know this is sort of political, but does anyone know of any way to help get insulin to people in Ukraine? There are 15,000 children with type 1 diabetes in the country apparently. I found this charity but I don’t know … --- ## [From Swimming To Running; Adjusting to the Pandemic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-swimming-to-running-adjusting-to-the-pandemic/9797)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 902\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-swimming-to-running-adjusting-to-the-pandemic/9797 "2022-03-11T22:40:56Z")
Daisy Mae Must Change Her Routine (and her whole life, LOL) So as most of you are familiar with my two year education on how to swim as a pump wearer and an insulin dependent D, the swimming came to an abrupt halt when … --- ## [Omnipod Dash Phone Model for Case](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-phone-model-for-case/8683)
**Author:** [@justin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/justin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-phone-model-for-case/8683 "2022-03-10T18:01:05Z")
My daughter wants to get a phone case for her Omnipod Dash PDM. Sugar Medical only has a couple color choices and she likes neither. Anyone know the base phone model being used for the PDM? Amazon sells all sorts of pho… --- ## [Interesting drugs in development](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-drugs-in-development/12427)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-drugs-in-development/12427 "2022-03-06T18:57:06Z")
These are still in early development, but both sound like promising approaches to reduce hypoglycemia: Even earlier: I know many folks on here who are not worried about hypos, but for us, hypos are a barrier that pre… --- ## [Pumping/CGM Kid’s Clothes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-cgm-kid-s-clothes/12463)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-cgm-kid-s-clothes/12463 "2022-03-06T14:34:49Z")
For parents of T1/T2, I saw what I thought was a neat thing yesterday at a JDRF event. A company called PocketHero had clothes with built in pocket spaces for PDMs, controllers, phones, etc., sewn is as part of the patte… --- ## [Looking for 1/2 unit NovoLog pens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-1-2-unit-novolog-pens/12456)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-1-2-unit-novolog-pens/12456 "2022-03-06T14:12:22Z")
I know about the full unit NovoLog disposable pens. I know about the full unit Humalog disposable pens. I know about the 1/2 unit Humalog disposable pens. But you know what I don’t know?!? Yep, you guessed it! Yes, I… --- ## [Loop vs AAPS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-vs-aaps/12451)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-vs-aaps/12451 "2022-03-04T19:45:56Z")
Per the discussion of Horizon, etc, I finally took the plunge and started getting my life together to build AAPS. I downloaded the modules, ordered a cheap Android phone to test it out with, then this morning saw the ne… --- ## [To good to be true?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-good-to-be-true/12453)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-good-to-be-true/12453 "2022-03-04T15:26:43Z")
That’s about the price I was paying in 1997 when I was in college with no insurance. --- ## [Libre 2 bluetooth connection conflicts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-bluetooth-connection-conflicts/12284)
**Author:** [@Needle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Needle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-bluetooth-connection-conflicts/12284 "2022-03-03T14:58:25Z")
Hi guys! I use Libre 2 with my Android smartphone and I like it. Also, I often use other Bluetooth devices like chest HRM during workouts, smart trainers and others sport machines at the same time. Unfortunately, my HRM… --- ## [Dealing with reduced insulin “efficiency” at high BG?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dealing-with-reduced-insulin-efficiency-at-high-bg/12235)
**Author:** [@shott](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/shott)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dealing-with-reduced-insulin-efficiency-at-high-bg/12235 "2022-03-03T05:26:18Z")
Although I can’t find a specific thread, I recall on several occasions seeing someone mention when talking about dealing with high BG something like: “Of course, you need to remember that insulin isn’t as efficient at hi… --- ## [I need a refresher on proper syringe usage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-need-a-refresher-on-proper-syringe-usage/12437)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-need-a-refresher-on-proper-syringe-usage/12437 "2022-03-02T22:47:59Z")
I’ve only been doing this for 43 years, but I find myself getting sloppy and there are some things I just don’t know. (I’m MDI) What needle length? How many times do you use a syringe? Do you split larger doses, and h… --- ## [Tslim Malfunction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-malfunction/10804)
**Author:** [@cindy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cindy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-malfunction/10804 "2022-03-02T16:32:53Z")
I would like to share my experience with the tslim pump. I am a very sensitive type 1 diabetic who wore the omnipod for years. I loved it along with my G6 Dexcom. I have been having trouble regulating my sugar so my d… --- ## [High right after exercise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-right-after-exercise/12424)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-right-after-exercise/12424 "2022-02-28T13:16:31Z")
Has anyone experienced this one before??? BC its brand new to me: When I used to be more active (before my surgery, obviously), at the end of my exercise my BGs would continue to go lower for the first half hour since I… --- ## [Miaomiao apps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-apps/9858)
**Author:** [@mentat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mentat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2022, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-apps/9858 "2022-02-27T06:31:36Z")
Quick question. I’ve been using xDrip+ and Miaomiao for a year. xDrip+ gives readings every 5 minutes. Do any other apps (like tomato, spike, glimp) give readings from the Miaomiao every single minute? For context, I … --- ## [Anyone gone back to shots after years on the pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-gone-back-to-shots-after-years-on-the-pump/12336)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-gone-back-to-shots-after-years-on-the-pump/12336 "2022-02-27T00:44:24Z")
I’ve been on the Omnipod for years, and have had constant issues (mainly cannot wear it without pain save for my stomach, and that area has been WAY overused). After trying a new arm location and suffering through the pa… --- ## [DIY Looping - Libre 2, Bubble, Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-looping-libre-2-bubble-omnipod/11676)
**Author:** [@gregorgregor25](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/gregorgregor25)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-looping-libre-2-bubble-omnipod/11676 "2022-02-25T03:42:43Z")
Hi everyone, I am new to FUdiabetes, thanks for having me. Im looking for information on DIY looping. I currently have Libre2 and I am considering a swap to the omnipod or simlar. I am wondering if there is a way to … --- ## [Standalone Smartwatch for Dexcom G6/G7 and tandem X2 with following and calling option](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-smartwatch-for-dexcom-g6-g7-and-tandem-x2-with-following-and-calling-option/12432)
**Author:** [@Sunce14](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sunce14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-smartwatch-for-dexcom-g6-g7-and-tandem-x2-with-following-and-calling-option/12432 "2022-02-24T19:11:08Z")
Hello everybody, I am a mom to a T1D son (10) and looking for a standalone smartwatch that shows his bg and the option to follow his bg as a parent. I looked into the blue jay, but is it possible to receive texts and/or… --- ## [Remote bolus for Tandem T Slim x2 from cell phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-bolus-for-tandem-t-slim-x2-from-cell-phone/7266)
**Author:** [@vernon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/vernon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-bolus-for-tandem-t-slim-x2-from-cell-phone/7266 "2022-02-23T18:01:08Z")
Switched from Animus Ping to Tandem T Slim X2 over a year ago. I really miss the remote ability of the Animus Ping system. Has there been any talk of Tandem possibly adding a remote bolus ability to the T Slim that can b… --- ## [Alternative infusion sets with luer lock for Dana R or RS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-infusion-sets-with-luer-lock-for-dana-r-or-rs/4859)
**Author:** [@MunichTom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MunichTom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-infusion-sets-with-luer-lock-for-dana-r-or-rs/4859 "2022-02-22T12:33:10Z")
I have a Dana-RS and heavy issues with the Soft-Release-O infusion sets as those peal off my skin by far to easy compared with my previous Medtronic Quickset Teflon infusion sets. The Dana pump itself has a male left th… --- ## [Insulin Gone South?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-gone-south/12233)
**Author:** [@Denise0730](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Denise0730)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-gone-south/12233 "2022-02-22T00:49:55Z")
I’m wondering if anyone has had a similar experience with insulin as have I: toward the end of a bottle of insulin, it starts to lose its effectiveness. I am very careful to only use a bottle for 28 days and then discar… --- ## [Mums the Word](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mums-the-word/12390)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mums-the-word/12390 "2022-02-21T22:48:24Z")
Our 1st experience with Byram was painless so I’m a fan so far! Pleasant customer representatives, quick shipping and guess what? They sent me an extra transmiter that I’m saying nothing about…to those of you who consi… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=53) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=55)