# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=6 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [Recycling DexCom 6 transmitters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recycling-dexcom-6-transmitters/15293)
**Author:** [@happyshannon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/happyshannon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recycling-dexcom-6-transmitters/15293 "2026-04-30T03:22:43Z")
I know that some people were able to recycle old Dexcom 6 transmitters. Is that still the case? I have a bunch because I hate throwing away such an expensive and possibly recyclable item --- ## [Question Regarding Instinct CGM and receiver devices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-regarding-instinct-cgm-and-receiver-devices/15986)
**Author:** [@Mikey417](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mikey417)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-regarding-instinct-cgm-and-receiver-devices/15986 "2026-04-29T23:31:37Z")
I am on a MM780g and Dex 7 cgm. With the Dex 7 I can receive readingson my phone (Samsung S24U) and link to xDrip+, and then to GDH to get readings on my Samsung Galaxy 6 watch. I have read that the Libre3+ only allows y… --- ## [DPAC asks for reps from the following states](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dpac-asks-for-reps-from-the-following-states/16010)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dpac-asks-for-reps-from-the-following-states/16010 "2026-04-27T14:55:55Z")
Advocacy is most powerful when it represents the entire nation. For DPAC’s 2026 Community Hill Day in Washington, D.C., our goal is to ensure that no legislative district is left out of the conversation. We are looki… --- ## [Can you categorize yourself as 'very healthy' if you have diabetes and high cholesterol?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-categorize-yourself-as-very-healthy-if-you-have-diabetes-and-high-cholesterol/15974)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-categorize-yourself-as-very-healthy-if-you-have-diabetes-and-high-cholesterol/15974 "2026-04-26T17:02:31Z")
I was filling out a survey for an upcoming college reunion and the survey question was: How would you characterize your health: very healthy somewhat healthy in poor health etc. Well, I am in pretty good shape but I … --- ## [A1c vs. CGM vs. Blood Glucose reading - confused!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-vs-cgm-vs-blood-glucose-reading-confused/10463)
**Author:** [@JonDeutsch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JonDeutsch)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-vs-cgm-vs-blood-glucose-reading-confused/10463 "2026-04-24T10:22:33Z")
I’m experiencing a fascinating metric situation: My CGM (Libre) has me at between 105-110 average glucose over the past year. Yet, when I compare my CGM readings 15 minutes after my blood glucose level at the time of b… --- ## [I talk with AI about glucose variability](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-talk-with-ai-about-glucose-variability/15998)
**Author:** [@Terry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Terry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-talk-with-ai-about-glucose-variability/15998 "2026-04-22T21:27:58Z")
I participated in an interesting discussion with AI (Claude Sonnet 4.6) regarding the medical mainstream embrace of glucose variability maximum CV% threshold of 36% for all patients with diabetes. I realize that that num… --- ## [Ozempic Teeth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ozempic-teeth/15424)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ozempic-teeth/15424 "2026-04-21T15:26:10Z")
Unlisted side effect of GLP1 drug. Understanding “Ozempic Teeth”: How Weight Loss Injections Can Affect Your Oral Health - Potomac Dental Centre. --- ## [Well, not a mice cure, but non- invasive BG measurement news](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/well-not-a-mice-cure-but-non-invasive-bg-measurement-news/16003)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/well-not-a-mice-cure-but-non-invasive-bg-measurement-news/16003 "2026-04-21T02:43:11Z")
Not a wearable like a watch, still too large. MIT researchers have been successful in using Raman Spectroscopy to fairly accurately measure blood glucose levels. They are now trying to miniaturize it to a wearable. We w… --- ## [A Spot to Help others in Need - Get These Products Off my Hands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-spot-to-help-others-in-need-get-these-products-off-my-hands/15990)
**Author:** [@SarahFreq](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SarahFreq)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-spot-to-help-others-in-need-get-these-products-off-my-hands/15990 "2026-04-21T01:13:36Z")
Hi everyone. I’m not seeing a post area where we can help each other out if we have extras of something, or no longer use something, but would like to give whatever it might be to someone who might be struggling or can u… --- ## [The Dells](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-dells/15992)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-dells/15992 "2026-04-21T01:11:32Z")
I am forcing 2 friends to go with me to Wisconisn Dells this summer. One friend wasn’t a fantastic street medic last time and I was a very bad diabetic. I was running low every night for weeks. Then I upped the anti and … --- ## [MDT & Abbott on device interoperability](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdt-abbott-on-device-interoperability/15984)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdt-abbott-on-device-interoperability/15984 "2026-04-20T16:26:43Z")
Well, that only took 20 years to achieve. It’s a little hard to congradulate them on that effort. But, the wheels of progress turn slowly, I guess. https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/healthcare-management/healthc… --- ## [GLP-1s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1s/15957)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1s/15957 "2026-04-19T07:31:13Z")
As of today, they want me on a GLP-1. They want a lot of things that they don’t get. But, it was an interesting conversation. The doc said that I am very insulin resistant and that GLP-1s help with that. He said it help… --- ## [Devs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/devs/15995)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/devs/15995 "2026-04-17T21:01:38Z")
I have a guy who popped up. He’s looking for a T1D developer for his iOS/Swift project. Anybody interested in being connected to him? I haven’t come up with anybody. You might call this post ‘advertising’ and take it dow… --- ## [In praise of the glycemic index](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-praise-of-the-glycemic-index/14998)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-praise-of-the-glycemic-index/14998 "2026-04-17T14:32:26Z")
… or at least the concept behind the gylcemic index … I know some of the actual measures for specific foods can be quite variable. As is often the case with me, my story concerns oatmeal. I just bought oat groats (who… --- ## [Dietary ketones vs diabetic ketoacidosis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dietary-ketones-vs-diabetic-ketoacidosis/15987)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dietary-ketones-vs-diabetic-ketoacidosis/15987 "2026-04-16T21:53:22Z")
The discussion on GLP1 has moved into keto diet. “ \[quote=“jbowler, post:32, topic:15957”\] Bear in mind that the sentence is in the context of a keto diet and a keto diet means no, or closed to no, carb intake; the aim… --- ## [Sony Smartwatch Alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-smartwatch-alerts/15937)
**Author:** [@RG12](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RG12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-smartwatch-alerts/15937 "2026-04-16T19:27:40Z")
Hi I wonder if someone can help me - I’ve been using a Sony Smartwatch 3 as a standalone collector for some years now, initially with G5 and now G6, but unfortunately that watch failed. I have since purchased a couple m… --- ## [My taste in cheese is broadening](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-taste-in-cheese-is-broadening/15983)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-taste-in-cheese-is-broadening/15983 "2026-04-16T18:04:41Z")
@allison wrote, “ I like dairy too much to give it up“ I have been buying expensive cheddars- Irish (Kerry Gold) and English from the Murray’s Cheese booth a Kroger. All my life I turned my nose up at vivid orange chedd… --- ## [Doctors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctors/15982)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctors/15982 "2026-04-16T01:00:51Z")
One of our Tu members sent this to me directly. Some of Tu is kinda lurking on Fu and they are perhaps a little nervous about posting something like this. But it’s actually kinda important to keep up with how the landsc… --- ## [Drug side effects](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drug-side-effects/15584)
**Author:** [@Nancy50](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nancy50)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drug-side-effects/15584 "2026-04-11T22:41:15Z")
I am not able to take trulicity type medication or Jardiance medication after difficulty with reactions. I am now on Tresiba and Glipizide. Plus metformin. I am wondering if my CDE/NP will suggest insulin like Humulog. … --- ## [Multiple Dexcom Bluetooth pairing codes and Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-dexcom-bluetooth-pairing-codes-and-apple-watch/15978)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-dexcom-bluetooth-pairing-codes-and-apple-watch/15978 "2026-04-10T12:57:33Z")
I had problems early on in pairing Apple Watch with Dexcom G7. Then my watch would pair flawlessly. I was late coming home from Easter Vigil Mass and my sensor had expired. Yeah I know, how could that happen with that g… --- ## [Happy Blessed Easter Everyone!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-blessed-easter-everyone/15980)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-blessed-easter-everyone/15980 "2026-04-07T02:13:52Z")
--- ## [Anyone using 780g with Instinct?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-using-780g-with-instinct/15782)
**Author:** [@Lauren](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lauren)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-using-780g-with-instinct/15782 "2026-04-06T20:41:49Z")
Hi! I’m narrowing things down as my pump warranty expires soon. I’m looking for your experience using the 780g with the new Instinct sensor. I currently use Tandem x2 with G7. I’m probably either going to stay with Tand… --- ## [Happy Easter!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-easter/9637)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-easter/9637 "2026-04-06T16:16:23Z")
Happy Easter everyone! It was somewhat slim-pickings, but we were still able to get enough goodies from the store to make a nice Easter basket. And I was lucky enough to be able to find a leg of lamb, so I am workin… --- ## [The AI summary was not an accurate reflection of what I said](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-ai-summary-was-not-an-accurate-reflection-of-what-i-said/15966)
**Author:** [@andrea8](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/andrea8)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-ai-summary-was-not-an-accurate-reflection-of-what-i-said/15966 "2026-04-06T14:17:09Z")
I’m not too crazy about the AI use in summaries of topics. My statements were misrepresented and didn’t capture what I said. I’m not sure about the other people whether they felt what they said was misrepresented. It wou… --- ## [New to xdrip, how do I install it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242)
**Author:** [@Zr8000](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Zr8000)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242 "2026-04-04T01:55:46Z")
I recently read about the xdrip app for the dexcom 6 cgm. Everything I read is for using ann apple or android watch with it to view results. Can I somehow use it just on my Samsung galaxy 8+? Can someone please help m… --- ## [Travel question, specifically Dexcom and checked bags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-question-specifically-dexcom-and-checked-bags/15945)
**Author:** [@TTnyc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TTnyc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-question-specifically-dexcom-and-checked-bags/15945 "2026-04-03T00:20:34Z")
I’m going from the US to Italy tomorrow. Would putting a G6 sensor in my checked luggage destroy it because of the temperature fluctuations or would it most likely be fine because it’s just a filament with a reagent and … --- ## [Pump Failure Back-Up Plan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-failure-back-up-plan/15967)
**Author:** [@SAFA1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SAFA1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-failure-back-up-plan/15967 "2026-04-02T15:20:00Z")
I have read much discussion lately about pump failures, basal insulin choices, and back-up plans. I commented briefly before, but I thought it might be helpful to share what my Endo and I put together. Since we all are… --- ## [Liam’s 10 Year Diaversary (2/28/2026)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-s-10-year-diaversary-2-28-2026/15903)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-s-10-year-diaversary-2-28-2026/15903 "2026-04-02T11:09:28Z")
Today marks something really special for our family — Liam’s 10-year diaversary. On February 29, 2016, at just 2 years old, as you all know, Liam was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. We were thrown into a world we didn’t… --- ## [Adapter to connect luer-lock infusion set to t:slim cartridge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adapter-to-connect-luer-lock-infusion-set-to-t-slim-cartridge/9223)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adapter-to-connect-luer-lock-infusion-set-to-t-slim-cartridge/9223 "2026-04-01T14:30:03Z")
Over on tudiabetes someone has posted the parts list and photographs on how to make an adapter that enables us to connect a t:slim cartridge to a standard luer-lock infusion set. The idea is to use a 3-part compression … --- ## [Basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal/15934)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal/15934 "2026-03-31T23:00:04Z")
Lets say your insulin pump breaks, what’s your ‘go to’ backup basal for manual injection? If you are on MI, feel free to post your preferred basal. Who picks what basal you use? Do you tell the Doc what you feel comfor… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=7)