# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=61 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 62 --- ## [Sometimes you just have to let your inner 6 yr old out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sometimes-you-just-have-to-let-your-inner-6-yr-old-out/11901)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sometimes-you-just-have-to-let-your-inner-6-yr-old-out/11901 "2021-10-12T02:20:11Z")
Yes, I’m 46 and this is my humidifier. I’m just bummed that they constantly sell out of the bumblebee!! --- ## [Omnipod Dash PDM Sound](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-pdm-sound/9854)
**Author:** [@j-l-02](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/j-l-02)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-pdm-sound/9854 "2021-10-11T22:33:22Z")
Hey everyone, As you may or may not be aware you can disable the pod sound by hitting the kill switch before you put on you pod (and the pod still works!). However, the PDM still beeps (and never stays on vibrate mode :… --- ## [What is best user friendly CGM system to replace failing Medtronic 530G?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-best-user-friendly-cgm-system-to-replace-failing-medtronic-530g/11926)
**Author:** [@Kenzo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kenzo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-best-user-friendly-cgm-system-to-replace-failing-medtronic-530g/11926 "2021-10-11T21:36:42Z")
I just discovered this website. My Medtronic 530G system is failing. After persistent pump beeping my wife put me on notice that I may need to sleep in another room. Three years ago I traded for Medtronic 670G, hated it … --- ## [Free Style Libre 14 day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-14-day/11927)
**Author:** [@richstacy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/richstacy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-14-day/11927 "2021-10-11T20:55:32Z")
Free Style Libre 14 day. Problems with 14 day sensors. --- ## [Anyone else have Anthem BlueCross/BlueShield and a CGM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-have-anthem-bluecross-blueshield-and-a-cgm/11731)
**Author:** [@HippieNerdBabe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/HippieNerdBabe)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-have-anthem-bluecross-blueshield-and-a-cgm/11731 "2021-10-11T17:43:39Z")
I guess it’s my week to post :slight\_smile: I went to the pharmacy this morning to pick up my Dexcom G6 Transmitter and was told that, as of 8/1/2021, it was no longer covered by Anthem BlueCross/BlueShield. I just got… --- ## [Using Fiasp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-fiasp/8728)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-fiasp/8728 "2021-10-09T07:57:23Z")
I have never used Fiasp and my endo will not give me a script for it. She thinks it will give me some very bad hypos. I told friends in another D group about this, and a friend sent me a private message. Her son uses a T… --- ## [Developments in noninvasive glucose monitoring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/developments-in-noninvasive-glucose-monitoring/11897)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/developments-in-noninvasive-glucose-monitoring/11897 "2021-10-08T02:12:43Z")
Will Know Labs Succeed with Noninvasive Glucose Monitoring?? --- ## [FreeStyle Libre 1 + miaomiao 2 + xdrip issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-1-miaomiao-2-xdrip-issues/10781)
**Author:** [@harentius](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/harentius)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-1-miaomiao-2-xdrip-issues/10781 "2021-10-07T19:31:26Z")
Hello I am going desperate… Yesterday I inserted my first in my life FreeStyle Libre 1 sensor. Then I: Connected to it MiaoMiao2 Activated FreeStyle Libre 1 with eDropletNFC Installed the last version (2020 Jan 15)… --- ## [Elevated / High Vitamin B12 levels?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/elevated-high-vitamin-b12-levels/11791)
**Author:** [@amusesbouche](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amusesbouche)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/elevated-high-vitamin-b12-levels/11791 "2021-10-07T04:01:57Z")
Just ran a bunch of labs and found I have an elevated level of vitamin B12. Have heard that metformin (which I am on, the ER version) can affect levels and lead to a deficiency, but have already read briefly on the inter… --- ## [Who has a spare PDM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-has-a-spare-pdm/4212)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-has-a-spare-pdm/4212 "2021-10-06T21:22:25Z")
I saw Allison’s post today about her PDM going in the water bowl. :open\_mouth: And I know Harold mentioned a PDM going south on him recently. So I was wondering, who here has a spare PDM? I have some spare PDM’s. I jus… --- ## [iOS 14.8 not showing Dexcom BGL on lockscreen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-14-8-not-showing-dexcom-bgl-on-lockscreen/11889)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-14-8-not-showing-dexcom-bgl-on-lockscreen/11889 "2021-10-02T03:26:14Z")
Anyone having problems getting current Dexcom BGL to display on lock screen in iOS 14.8? Have you found a solution? Called Dexcom and they just say I can’t have an iOS version higher than 14.4 for app to work properly. B… --- ## [I think I was blaming T1D for too much](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-think-i-was-blaming-t1d-for-too-much/11833)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-think-i-was-blaming-t1d-for-too-much/11833 "2021-10-01T03:01:50Z")
So I was diagnosed with T1D right at the end of college, right before I got married, and right as I started moving around the country for a few years chasing those first few jobs. And right before diving into high risk p… --- ## [Weird low, weird high](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weird-low-weird-high/11876)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weird-low-weird-high/11876 "2021-10-01T01:34:49Z")
I finally gave up on my new Dexcom sensor after less than 24 hours (bled on insertion, readings totally erratic, yes, Dexcom is replacing it). While the new sensor was warming up, I did a couple of fingersticks…and total… --- ## [A little Vent from a cranky nurse who had to be a patient](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-vent-from-a-cranky-nurse-who-had-to-be-a-patient/10546)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-vent-from-a-cranky-nurse-who-had-to-be-a-patient/10546 "2021-09-30T18:07:41Z")
Let me preface this by saying I have been an RN for 37 years. Most of my experience has been in L&D. My current position is with UAMS in their Institute for Digital Health and Innovation. I am an ANGELS nurse. We triage … --- ## [Long-Term Experiment: Switching to Novolog from Humalog in Omnipod, Try #2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-term-experiment-switching-to-novolog-from-humalog-in-omnipod-try-2/6049)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-term-experiment-switching-to-novolog-from-humalog-in-omnipod-try-2/6049 "2021-09-30T15:54:06Z")
I’m switching to Novolog from Humalog in my Omnipod. I tried this last year due to multiple skin issues, site issues, and stuck highs. Novolog was more effective for me for the month that I tried it…but its effectiveness… --- ## [Upgraded samsung and having xdrip+ issues? \*fixed\*](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgraded-samsung-and-having-xdrip-issues-fixed/7057)
**Author:** [@Pastadude](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pastadude)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgraded-samsung-and-having-xdrip-issues-fixed/7057 "2021-09-28T14:45:09Z")
Alright guys, I know a LOT of people have been having problems on Samsung devices since the latest Android update - I know I was - and I think I finally patchworked a solution that has worked consistently for me for the … --- ## [Medtronic extended wear infusion set approved by FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-extended-wear-infusion-set-approved-by-fda/11861)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-extended-wear-infusion-set-approved-by-fda/11861 "2021-09-24T23:36:03Z")
--- ## [My tandem pump is going out of warranty - what to do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-tandem-pump-is-going-out-of-warranty-what-to-do/11851)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-tandem-pump-is-going-out-of-warranty-what-to-do/11851 "2021-09-24T16:17:10Z")
Hi - I’ve been extremely happy with the Tandem TSlim, and have been told that it is going out of warranty at the end of November. This is the first pump I’ve had, so I don’t know what the process is once it goes out o… --- ## [Looking for empty Humalog cartridges (penfills)?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-empty-humalog-cartridges-penfills/3076)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-empty-humalog-cartridges-penfills/3076 "2021-09-23T06:13:56Z")
We bought a bunch of nice reusable Humalog pens, but, for insurance reasons, we switched to Novolog right after that. I would like to be able to use the pens and reuse empty Humalog insulin cartridges, if anyone has ext… --- ## [Bread](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bread/10253)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bread/10253 "2021-09-23T02:28:25Z")
At my local Target, I found Dave’s Killer Bread! According to the label, It has quite a bit of carbs per slice. Is it a good bread from the perspective of predictable BG rise? Or does it tend to spike our BG less beca… --- ## [HEY what would be the cause of a Dexcom g6 transmitter from going out?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-what-would-be-the-cause-of-a-dexcom-g6-transmitter-from-going-out/11412)
**Author:** [@Nobeac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nobeac)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-what-would-be-the-cause-of-a-dexcom-g6-transmitter-from-going-out/11412 "2021-09-22T22:45:28Z")
Hey I have had a signal loss of my G6 transmitter for quite a while and this was one that was installed less than a month ago. This is the 2nd one Dexcom has had to send me pre maturely now because of signal loss. Using … --- ## [Cost of Regular/R insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-regular-r-insulin/4348)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-regular-r-insulin/4348 "2021-09-22T10:13:54Z")
I decided I wanted to give Regular insulin a try for evenings when I have high protein/fat meals so I can avoid a high alarm an hour or two after falling asleep… especially since I’m having trouble waking up to alarms ea… --- ## [Battery replacement for g6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/battery-replacement-for-g6/8280)
**Author:** [@Jurgis77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jurgis77)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/battery-replacement-for-g6/8280 "2021-09-20T23:32:03Z")
Buttery replacement g6 --- ## [Crisis standards of care statewide in Idaho](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crisis-standards-of-care-statewide-in-idaho/11860)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crisis-standards-of-care-statewide-in-idaho/11860 "2021-09-20T21:45:43Z")
My backwards state has the 3rd LOWEST vaccination rate in the country. :flushed: :rage: --- ## [I got a free transmitter from Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-got-a-free-transmitter-from-dexcom/11839)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-got-a-free-transmitter-from-dexcom/11839 "2021-09-20T12:51:50Z")
I called up Dex support because of a sensor problem. The applicator did not work, it didn’t retract properly and the sensor stayed stuck to the applicator. So they were supposed to send me a replacement sensor. But they… --- ## [Basal Rates and Hormones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-rates-and-hormones/4133)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 335\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-rates-and-hormones/4133 "2021-09-19T20:19:46Z")
First: Can we start a category for Women’s Health and Diabetes? I saw tags for pregnancy but we have more to our story than just that. :slight\_smile: There is a dearth of information out there for life processes affectin… --- ## [Spike App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spike-app/7385)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spike-app/7385 "2021-09-17T00:43:19Z")
Want an xDrip+ experience without the headaches of constantly troubleshooting that app? Spike is able to also extend the transmitter battery life just as xDrip can. Also capable of setting alarms that repeat, differe… --- ## [Vaccination records, the next hurdle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vaccination-records-the-next-hurdle/10958)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vaccination-records-the-next-hurdle/10958 "2021-09-14T22:29:44Z")
My state (WA) uses “myIR” as the database for vaccination records. In order to prep for the future, anticipating that we will have to prove we are Covid 19 vaccinated in order to travel, etc. , I decided to check my reco… --- ## [Experimental research into vaccines against T1 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experimental-research-into-vaccines-against-t1-diabetes/11819)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experimental-research-into-vaccines-against-t1-diabetes/11819 "2021-09-13T03:12:20Z")
This article reviews several projects that investigate the use of vaccines against T1 diabetes: Scientists Are Creating Vaccines For Type 1 Diabetes Nothing earthshaking—interesting nonetheless. At least one of them is… --- ## [Another new study concludes (yet again) that diabetes is a major risk factor in COVID-19](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-new-study-concludes-yet-again-that-diabetes-is-a-major-risk-factor-in-covid-19/10002)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-new-study-concludes-yet-again-that-diabetes-is-a-major-risk-factor-in-covid-19/10002 "2021-09-10T18:44:21Z")
This link only leads to the abstract, I think, and the one article I found discussing this study had a broken link. But this seems to be yet another study that concludes that diabetes is among the major risk factors for … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=60) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=62)