# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=55 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 56 --- ## [Dexcom G6 Calibration question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-calibration-question/12374)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-calibration-question/12374 "2022-02-20T14:00:53Z")
So I restarted a really well-behaved sensor and it’s been really off now. It started out (after restart) about 100 units over my actual BG, and of course I couldn’t help myself from “rage” calibrating…:wink: Anyway, now… --- ## [Parent use of xdrip and/or tandem app to follow t1d teen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parent-use-of-xdrip-and-or-tandem-app-to-follow-t1d-teen/12216)
**Author:** [@Silasd](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Silasd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parent-use-of-xdrip-and-or-tandem-app-to-follow-t1d-teen/12216 "2022-02-20T11:39:01Z")
Hi, I am a former Nightwatch user to follow my T1D teens sugars on Dexcom. Can I use xdrip and/or the tandem app to monitor now that nightwatch has stopped? I am concerned that if I link to his transmitter I might inter… --- ## [Dexcom G6 - no calibrations and other questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-no-calibrations-and-other-questions/12367)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-no-calibrations-and-other-questions/12367 "2022-02-19T18:17:16Z")
This may sound like I’m living in ancient times by those of you in the Northern hemisphere, but I still use the Dexcom G5. I also receive my supplies fully subsidised by the NDSS (National Diabetes Subsidy Scheme). The … --- ## [Significantly increased TDD over the past couple months (since vaccination)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/significantly-increased-tdd-over-the-past-couple-months-since-vaccination/12380)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/significantly-increased-tdd-over-the-past-couple-months-since-vaccination/12380 "2022-02-19T01:58:48Z")
Not saying it’s connected to his COVID vaccinations, it could just be a growth spurt, but below are the numbers from Nov - Dec 21 -vs- Mid Jan - Mid Feb 2022. Nov 1, 2021 through Dec 1, 2021 11/1 - 14.3 11/2 - 15.1 1… --- ## [Insulin Nation - Why your menstrual cycle raises your blood sugar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-nation-why-your-menstrual-cycle-raises-your-blood-sugar/8506)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-nation-why-your-menstrual-cycle-raises-your-blood-sugar/8506 "2022-02-18T00:46:03Z")
So this doesn’t really match my experience, but at least the effect of hormones on bg levels is getting some attention :slight\_smile: What do you think @T1Allison? --- ## [Tandem Bolusing from a Phone Got Approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-bolusing-from-a-phone-got-approved/12377)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-bolusing-from-a-phone-got-approved/12377 "2022-02-17T18:43:21Z")
This will make things a little easier once this feature is released. Very cool. --- ## [My omicron Journey](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-omicron-journey/12350)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-omicron-journey/12350 "2022-02-17T03:53:57Z")
I’m a Type 1 diabetic who also has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. My most recent A1C in January was a 5.4 . All my other labs came back good as well. A few days ago I started feeling under the weather. Extra… --- ## [Afrezza Study OPEN for KIDS 4-17](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-study-open-for-kids-4-17/12381)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-study-open-for-kids-4-17/12381 "2022-02-17T03:52:47Z")
MannKind Corporation has announced that the INHALE-1 Study of Afrezza® has officially begun enrollment for those aged 4-17 living with T1D/T2D. Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder is the only inhaled ultra rapid-a… --- ## [News from Senseonics about the Eversense](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-senseonics-about-the-eversense/9591)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-senseonics-about-the-eversense/9591 "2022-02-15T16:08:21Z")
An email I received today…I hope they survive to get the 180 day sensor approved in the US. \*Senseonics has been concerned since the COVID-19 outbreak, about not only the health and safety of our employees, patients, an… --- ## [Medtronic 670 recall](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-670-recall/12373)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-670-recall/12373 "2022-02-15T14:43:42Z")
I have an old 670g subject to the recall. I will probably never use it again, it sits in a drawer as my backup-backup pump. Has anyone sent theirs back as a part of the recall? They’ll send me a replacement 670 right? … --- ## [Tandem prepping for something new?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-prepping-for-something-new/12366)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-prepping-for-something-new/12366 "2022-02-11T20:24:01Z")
Probably just maintenance, but be awesome if those items pending FDA approval are be prepped for that approval.:crossed\_fingers: ‐-------------- Dear Tandem User, We will be undergoing important network maintenance on… --- ## [Things that make you go hmmmm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-that-make-you-go-hmmmm/11189)
**Author:** [@Dusty\_19](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dusty_19)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-that-make-you-go-hmmmm/11189 "2022-02-11T19:18:17Z")
So obviously we are still very new to this adventure, and with the gracious help from all of you on here we’ve been able to start finding a better understanding of how to treat Jayce (my son). However, we still find our… --- ## [Flashing red light on Accu Chek wireless adapter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flashing-red-light-on-accu-chek-wireless-adapter/12364)
**Author:** [@HPB](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/HPB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flashing-red-light-on-accu-chek-wireless-adapter/12364 "2022-02-11T16:46:09Z")
Accu Chek wireless adapter red light flashing on failed data transfer to iPhone 12 mini. The “mysuger” app and my Accu Check Mobile wireless adapter (recently fitted) did work for a few days. Now, the data transfer star… --- ## [Random D thoughts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 626\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439 "2022-02-11T16:38:26Z")
I’d like to have a thread of random diabetes musings. There is no worry of hijacking this thread, because it has no subject, other than whatever random D thought comes across your mind… The ADA recommends glucose table… --- ## [Non-invasive glucose monitoring prototype Scanbo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-prototype-scanbo/12357)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-prototype-scanbo/12357 "2022-02-08T00:42:10Z")
--- ## [Ticwatch and Dexcom stopped working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-and-dexcom-stopped-working/12345)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-and-dexcom-stopped-working/12345 "2022-02-08T01:55:40Z")
\\I have had my TicWatch for a couple of years and use it to watch my G6 sugar levels. But, yesterday it suddenly stopped receiving any data. I restarted the phone (Android) and restarted the watch- still no data. Any ti… --- ## [Technology and kids](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technology-and-kids/12341)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technology-and-kids/12341 "2022-02-08T01:02:00Z")
Samson is now at the age where he is able to use his phone independently – that means he can check is numbers and respond to them pretty well on his own. But… it also means he is almost constantly texting people or look… --- ## [Omnipod Dash Symbols](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-symbols/12352)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-symbols/12352 "2022-02-08T00:47:22Z")
Does anyone know what the Wi-Fi icon in the pictures means? I know white symbol means a strong signal and a filled/dark one means a weak signal, but what do the blinking internal triangles mean? I’ve looked in the U… --- ## [Pressure "low"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pressure-low/12342)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pressure-low/12342 "2022-02-07T04:32:11Z")
I made a stupid mistake yesterday. I was having my first infusion, and the nurse wrapped the blood pressure cuff around my left arm (where I had just switched my G6 to) and it started pumping up (an automatic one) before… --- ## [Cookies!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cookies/12113)
**Author:** [@3cTim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/3cTim)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cookies/12113 "2022-02-03T23:43:02Z")
I love to bake and decorate Christmas cookies. Lots of sugar and flour doesn’t really go over well with my blood sugar but I will up the insulin a bit to cover a few cookies…not going to give up baking and enjoying the … --- ## [CGM supplies no longer DME for us](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-supplies-no-longer-dme-for-us/12291)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-supplies-no-longer-dme-for-us/12291 "2022-02-03T03:33:47Z")
Just found out we need to now go through the pharmacy for our G6 sensors and transmitters with a prescription from the Endo going forward with the change in insurance we experienced this year. I wanted to see how much o… --- ## [I'll watch it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ill-watch-it/12329)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ill-watch-it/12329 "2022-02-03T03:10:45Z")
--- ## [Any T1D experiences with oral Prednisone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-t1d-experiences-with-oral-prednisone/12317)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-t1d-experiences-with-oral-prednisone/12317 "2022-02-02T14:48:23Z")
I’m T1D and going through a tough health time, not due to diabetes. I had elevated liver enzymes apparently due to my rheumatoid arthritis drug (methotrexate), so to find out I had to stop taking it (Nov 24) for about a … --- ## [Freestyle Libre 10-day sensors - does the Librelink app work with those?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-10-day-sensors-does-the-librelink-app-work-with-those/9109)
**Author:** [@MNTexan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MNTexan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-10-day-sensors-does-the-librelink-app-work-with-those/9109 "2022-01-31T17:35:49Z")
I am just about ready to make the leap to cgm-land and doing my research. I am attempting to keep my options as open and affordable as I can whether I run it through insurance, buy with cash price, or buy internationall… --- ## [Jumping in to pumping with Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jumping-in-to-pumping-with-omnipod/9099)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jumping-in-to-pumping-with-omnipod/9099 "2022-02-01T03:31:18Z")
I am taking the plunge into podding by switching over from MDI Tresiba/Fiasp (using MDI my A1c was in the 6 +/- 0.3 range for 5 years with good TIR) to Omnipod pumping. I think the main driver for making the switch right… --- ## [What does "moderately immunocomprimised" mean?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-moderately-immunocomprimised-mean/12248)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-moderately-immunocomprimised-mean/12248 "2022-01-31T01:35:35Z")
So the new CDC guidance says that those 5-12 who are “moderately or severely immunocompromised” are able to get the 3rd shot (booster). And they list a couple of examples of what “moderately immunocomprimsed” includes (… --- ## [Samsung Watch4 wth Dexcom, hybrid WearOS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch4-wth-dexcom-hybrid-wearos/12218)
**Author:** [@JGJpal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JGJpal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch4-wth-dexcom-hybrid-wearos/12218 "2022-01-30T04:10:08Z")
Hi, looking at the new Samsung watch 4. previously Samsung watches had their own OS that wasn’t supported by Dexcom. These new ones have a Wear OS, with Samsung “modifications” (?). Has anyone tried it?? I used a TicW… --- ## [COVID Vaccinations causing Eye Issues in Children? Or is it just Coincidence?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-vaccinations-causing-eye-issues-in-children-or-is-it-just-coincidence/12182)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-vaccinations-causing-eye-issues-in-children-or-is-it-just-coincidence/12182 "2022-01-30T01:14:41Z")
So, for the past week or two, Liam has been having eye issues…he’s constantly rolling them and indicating his eyes “hurt” and are blurry sometimes and I’ve noticed over the past few days that he’s getting eye buggers sti… --- ## [Diabetes and mental health during the pandemic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-mental-health-during-the-pandemic/12312)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-mental-health-during-the-pandemic/12312 "2022-01-29T19:31:24Z")
--- ## [Freestyle Libre Adhesive Allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-adhesive-allergy/6088)
**Author:** [@Bonni](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bonni)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-adhesive-allergy/6088 "2022-01-28T22:34:30Z")
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