# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=60 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 61 --- ## [Best day of the year!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-day-of-the-year/12012)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-day-of-the-year/12012 "2021-11-07T01:58:06Z")
Extra hour of sleep!!! Extra hour of sleep!!! :partying\_face: Boring D stuff - change your pump time. Who cares?!? Extra hour of sleep! --- ## [Dash failed me again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dash-failed-me-again/11989)
**Author:** [@Horsinaround1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Horsinaround1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dash-failed-me-again/11989 "2021-11-04T17:59:16Z")
A decade ago I tried the omnipod. I found it was good in concept but not for someone who is physically active such as cutting trees. The pod was way too big and rubbed off regularly. I tried it again 1 year ago and same … --- ## [10 year old chocolate...still](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/10-year-old-chocolate-still/11916)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/10-year-old-chocolate-still/11916 "2021-11-04T00:05:48Z")
…raises your blood sugar! :grinning: As a general rule, my wife carries the candy and sugar stuff in her purse when we leave the house, and I have everything else. I have the PDM and Dex and BG meter in my pocket. But s… --- ## [Home made Glucos tablets/candy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/home-made-glucos-tablets-candy/11998)
**Author:** [@iPhetus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/iPhetus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/home-made-glucos-tablets-candy/11998 "2021-11-03T14:47:12Z")
Hello everyone! My partner is a Type 1 Diabetic and as many do, uses Dex 4 to treat her lows at times. Though she is not very fond of them. As someone who enjoys baking and cooking etc, I have been looking into creating… --- ## [Pharmacy/Dr problems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pharmacy-dr-problems/11990)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pharmacy-dr-problems/11990 "2021-11-03T05:15:46Z")
Anyone else having pharmacy issues? Our pharmacy has closed the drive-through window, won’t answer their phone, their voice mailbox is always full etc. I have to call in refills at least a week in advance and even then w… --- ## [Thinking Out Loud - Toying with Going back to Lantus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-out-loud-toying-with-going-back-to-lantus/11848)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-out-loud-toying-with-going-back-to-lantus/11848 "2021-11-02T21:15:12Z")
I currently use: Omnipod with Novolog for basal only Novolog pens for food/corrections Dexcom + Sugarmate So my pods tend to give up the ghost on basal absorption at about the 36 hour mark. They bleed frequently. Lik… --- ## [You might want to revisit your insurance coverage of Dexcom supplies- things could have changed for the better](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-might-want-to-revisit-your-insurance-coverage-of-dexcom-supplies-things-could-have-changed-for-the-better/10437)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-might-want-to-revisit-your-insurance-coverage-of-dexcom-supplies-things-could-have-changed-for-the-better/10437 "2021-11-02T13:31:49Z")
My 14-year old son was just diagnosed with T1D. Hospital trip for DKA, bad times. But that’s just background for something that might help others here out. In the process of getting him his own G6 I discovered that my i… --- ## [Adhd](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhd/11987)
**Author:** [@Uselesspancreasowner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Uselesspancreasowner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhd/11987 "2021-11-01T21:11:46Z")
So I have definitely struggled with ADHD my whole life, but had a sibling whose affected them way more so I was never diagnosed until adulthood. But when I was 18 (dx9yrs) we went to take me to get testing for learning … --- ## [What is iob? (Omnipod)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-iob-omnipod/11986)
**Author:** [@Uselesspancreasowner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Uselesspancreasowner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-iob-omnipod/11986 "2021-11-01T07:32:24Z")
I just started on omnipod yesterday. Still not quite understanding iob and what it exactly means. I tried to search my question but couldn’t find anything, if there are things I apologise. --- ## [Pump/Cgm suppliers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-cgm-suppliers/11968)
**Author:** [@Dottieruthlove](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dottieruthlove)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-cgm-suppliers/11968 "2021-10-31T16:23:15Z")
Hi everybody! Looking for pump/CGM suppliers. Type I, 54 years, no major complications except hypoglycemia unawareness, yuck! Tandem pump w Dexcomm, which is paired w my pump, not my phone. I’ve been in the 20th Circle o… --- ## [Halloween Candy Carbs Chart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/halloween-candy-carbs-chart/11974)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/halloween-candy-carbs-chart/11974 "2021-10-31T15:47:25Z")
Thanks to the folks over at Beyond Type1 for posting a pretty easy to use chart for Hallowen candy carb counts. Stay away from those Milky Way’s unless your insulin supply is secure and plentiful. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Omnipod infusion site itching](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-infusion-site-itching/11966)
**Author:** [@3cTim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/3cTim)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-infusion-site-itching/11966 "2021-10-31T00:52:12Z")
I’m new at podding (only on 2nd pod) it starts to get itchy and slightly sore at the infusion site (just where the cannula goes into the skin) after 2 days, nothing I can’t tolerate but wonder if others have this same … --- ## [Sleep study with diabetes tech?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sleep-study-with-diabetes-tech/11937)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sleep-study-with-diabetes-tech/11937 "2021-10-28T21:34:04Z")
Thanks to me always being tired for what feels like my whole life, I’m finally getting a sleep study done in a couple of weeks. I’ve never had one - likely it’s not sleep apnea but I’m curious if it’s something else. I’… --- ## [Happy day for parents of young T1D kids](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-day-for-parents-of-young-t1d-kids/11972)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-day-for-parents-of-young-t1d-kids/11972 "2021-10-28T15:37:55Z")
It looks like Liam could be getting his first shot in the next week or two. Ecstatic parent here. We will soon have only one remaining in our house that will be unvaccinated … He’s 3. That’ll be soon probably though…… --- ## [iOS 15.0 seems OK with the Dexcom app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-15-0-seems-ok-with-the-dexcom-app/11871)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-15-0-seems-ok-with-the-dexcom-app/11871 "2021-10-27T17:32:41Z")
Dexcom has been warning me about the upgrade to iOS 15.0 for a couple of weeks now, so I figured it was safe to upgrade and, yes! A first maybe; the app doesn’t warn me about not being verified on the OS. Way to go! \[… --- ## [Always learning - Diluting Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-learning-diluting-insulin/11973)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-learning-diluting-insulin/11973 "2021-10-27T15:55:48Z")
@Nora 's post about insulin treatment for her dog brought up the idea of diluting insulin, which after 42 years, I have never heard of before. Can someone fill me in on the basics please? TY --- ## [Filling pump from insulin vial - negative pressure trick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filling-pump-from-insulin-vial-negative-pressure-trick/8901)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filling-pump-from-insulin-vial-negative-pressure-trick/8901 "2021-10-24T15:39:45Z")
This topic came up on an OmniPod thread, but it can benefit any pump user, so I am putting it in its own thread… Any liquid contains gases dissolved in it. So for example, if you put 1ml (100 units) of insulin in your p… --- ## [Dexcom G6 app - HELP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-app-help/11951)
**Author:** [@Gem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gem)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-app-help/11951 "2021-10-24T13:33:14Z")
Hi all my first post… looking for some help. Just switched to G6 from libre. I used to use the Miaomiao with the libre and the xdrip app. My question is can the G6 app have a widget on homescreen (android ) and can it… --- ## [Medtronic 640g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-640g/11919)
**Author:** [@harentius](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/harentius)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-640g/11919 "2021-10-23T19:47:23Z")
Hello everyone I am considering trying a pump but not sure if I really need it. I am using Tresiba with Actrapid. My life has changed dramatically since I tried CGM (FreeStyle Libre 1 with miaomiao 2 with xdrip). My … --- ## [8T Dexcom G6 transmitter refuses to connect to Android phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/8t-dexcom-g6-transmitter-refuses-to-connect-to-android-phone/11892)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/8t-dexcom-g6-transmitter-refuses-to-connect-to-android-phone/11892 "2021-10-22T07:25:25Z")
I just had to switch Dexcom G6 transmitters and my new one (series 8T) is refusing to connect to my phone, so I can’t start the sensor. It searches for ~minutes then goes into “Deep Sleeping” mode and doesn’t do anything… --- ## [G6 - TIR be damned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-tir-be-damned/11136)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-tir-be-damned/11136 "2021-10-21T05:05:47Z")
I’m to the point where I’m considering just saying f\*ck it and no longer calibrating the G6 at all. For the first sensor it’s caused nothing but problems. Endless “come back in 15 minutes” and multiple sensors error, w… --- ## [Weight Gain using Commercial or Homemade Shakes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weight-gain-using-commercial-or-homemade-shakes/11348)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weight-gain-using-commercial-or-homemade-shakes/11348 "2021-09-24T13:48:47Z")
If you consider the components of digestion - mechanical / physical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption - a liquid carb source will get digested faster because there is less need for physical breakdown of the food … --- ## [Buying/selling/ donate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-selling-donate/11942)
**Author:** [@Dara](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-selling-donate/11942 "2021-10-19T15:34:51Z")
Hello! i want to use t slim iq control, but the insurance is over, maybe someone knows where you can buy a pump inexpensively? may be used… --- ## [Suggestions for books to teach children about diabetes in adults](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/suggestions-for-books-to-teach-children-about-diabetes-in-adults/11866)
**Author:** [@HippieNerdBabe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/HippieNerdBabe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/suggestions-for-books-to-teach-children-about-diabetes-in-adults/11866 "2021-10-18T22:49:00Z")
I have had Type 1 for 34 years and have an insulin pump and Dexcom CGM. I have 4 grandchildren - ages 5, 2 & twin 1 year olds. The 5 year old has asked questions for a few years and I know that in the future the other … --- ## [Expired Tresiba](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-tresiba/11943)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-tresiba/11943 "2021-10-18T20:32:10Z")
Has anyone used expired Tresiba that have been kept in the refrigerator? It would seem like a waste to throw them away. Expired Novolog works fine. Novolog that has been “opened” for more than 30 days work too. --- ## [Moving on from Loop to the Tslim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-on-from-loop-to-the-tslim/11931)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-on-from-loop-to-the-tslim/11931 "2021-10-17T15:33:25Z")
So, after more than 5 years on DIY systems, and around 3 Looping, we are moving on to our first commercial system for automatically dosing insulin – the Tslim with Control IQ. We started Samson on a DIY system when he w… --- ## [One lot of Glucagon recalled for loss of potency](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-lot-of-glucagon-recalled-for-loss-of-potency/11938)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-lot-of-glucagon-recalled-for-loss-of-potency/11938 "2021-10-18T02:39:46Z")
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/eli-lilly-and-company-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-one-lot-glucagonr-emergency-kit-due-loss Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is voluntarily rec… --- ## [Is Liquid IV worth the $$$](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-liquid-iv-worth-the/11920)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-liquid-iv-worth-the/11920 "2021-10-17T02:17:39Z")
I’ve been going through 4 to 5 Transcend gels (15 g glucose each) plus about 32 oz of diluted Powerade during Thursday night 3 hour hockey sessions. Looking to reduce the number of gel pouches mainly because they are cre… --- ## [Time For Some Bragging](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-for-some-bragging/11903)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-for-some-bragging/11903 "2021-10-14T19:47:53Z")
I was a little nervous to get my most recent HBA1C check, due to the switch over to pumping and the fact that I was encouraged to take in more carbs. I got my a1c results this morning and… It’s 5.8!!! I’m so elated, a… --- ## [Temperature sensitivity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/temperature-sensitivity/11577)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/temperature-sensitivity/11577 "2021-10-12T20:22:27Z")
I’m curious how others are when seasons change. The past couple of years, I have had to adjust things dramatically with temperature changes. Here in Australia, I believe (as do many indigenous people) that we have more t… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=59) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=61)