# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=62 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 63 --- ## [Random Tool Idea to Help View Omnipod Window](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-tool-idea-to-help-view-omnipod-window/11827)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-tool-idea-to-help-view-omnipod-window/11827 "2021-09-10T03:03:58Z")
My son has one of these in his wide array of tools. When my pod viewing window is angled such that I cannot see it, this is a good way for me to get a look at it. I’ve found that other people are not experienced eno… --- ## [Failing Medtronic loopable pump and a LOOP gotcha and an Omnipod gotcha](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/failing-medtronic-loopable-pump-and-a-loop-gotcha-and-an-omnipod-gotcha/11821)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/failing-medtronic-loopable-pump-and-a-loop-gotcha-and-an-omnipod-gotcha/11821 "2021-09-09T00:38:35Z")
So a month ago my Medtronic 722 got a motor error. I got it going again. A couple weeks later, motor error. Restarted. Immediate motor error. Restarted. After 12 hours, a couple more motor errors. Oh, well, time t… --- ## [I climbed Mt Whitney this summer!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-climbed-mt-whitney-this-summer/11765)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-climbed-mt-whitney-this-summer/11765 "2021-09-07T17:35:26Z")
This summer I spent 12 days hiking out at high altitude with another 10 T1D teens, a coed group. We started around King’s Canyon, and meandered around in the Sierras for the next close to 2 weeks. In the middle segment, … --- ## [Covid vaccine highs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-vaccine-highs/11800)
**Author:** [@Bananaman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bananaman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-vaccine-highs/11800 "2021-09-07T16:52:03Z")
Following my first AstaZeneca vaccine back in April, I had 5 weeks of marked insulin resistance and ever since then I’ve had sporadic episodes of the same lasting anywhere from 24 to 72 hours. Wednesday evening just gone… --- ## [Insulin needs way down for awhile---more than Loop tackles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-needs-way-down-for-awhile-more-than-loop-tackles/11812)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-needs-way-down-for-awhile-more-than-loop-tackles/11812 "2021-09-07T02:44:31Z")
My insulin needs went down like crazy for a few days. I know it happens when you get some beta cells back for a while—but that time was a bit freaky. My basal needs went down from 1.25 to lower than 0.75 in one day. I … --- ## [My first Tough Mudder 5K](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-first-tough-mudder-5k/11781)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-first-tough-mudder-5k/11781 "2021-09-07T02:19:00Z")
Today I did my first Tough Mudder 5K. It was fun and I want to go back (hopefully for a Classic). As far as D is concerned, it went mostly well, but I did have some misadventures as well: because of the mud and water, an… --- ## [Bleeding at pod insertion site](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bleeding-at-pod-insertion-site/11810)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bleeding-at-pod-insertion-site/11810 "2021-09-06T18:57:20Z")
Hi, all—I ended up having to change my pod in the middle of the night (was not absorbing insulin, it turns out). :worried: My breakfast bolus from the new pump worked in a typical fashion but the lunch bolus did not an… --- ## [Murphy's Law](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/murphys-law/11803)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/murphys-law/11803 "2021-09-06T03:42:11Z")
When else besides the Friday heading into a holiday weekend would my pump decide to crap out? :roll\_eyes: Just randomly gave me a cartridge error saying “this cartridge can’t be used”, tried to replace the cartridge and … --- ## [Mental/Emotional Regulation as it Relates to BG Regulation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mental-emotional-regulation-as-it-relates-to-bg-regulation/11789)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mental-emotional-regulation-as-it-relates-to-bg-regulation/11789 "2021-08-31T20:45:31Z")
What I want to talk about is very clear in my mind, but I’m not sure how clear I’ll be putting it in text here. So please bear with me. I’ve noticed something pretty key to my mental well-being that directly impacts my … --- ## [Relion (Walmart ) novolog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-walmart-novolog/11758)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-walmart-novolog/11758 "2021-08-31T04:22:39Z")
We’ve talked a lot about the R and NPH that Walmart hs sold for $25/ vial for years Big news now—- novolog (insulin aspart) now at Walmart for $73/ vial or 85 per 5 pens Thank you Walmart This is a big deal Prescript… --- ## [Dexcom and Meds or Supplements](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-meds-or-supplements/11750)
**Author:** [@Lainiep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lainiep)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-meds-or-supplements/11750 "2021-08-29T17:56:31Z")
Hey, there. I’ve just had my 3rd or 4th sensor funk out on me 4 or 5 days early in the last few months. I recently replaced the transmitter, so haven’t suspected that. Other than having to go through all the questions wi… --- ## [How to silence a pod alarm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-silence-a-pod-alarm/1742)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-silence-a-pod-alarm/1742 "2021-08-29T17:18:24Z")
This is possibly a bit of old news for pod users, but just in case you don’t know, you can silence the pod alarm without your PDM. Usually if you have a pod alarm for things like occlusion or expired pod, you just use y… --- ## [My Son is My Favorite FUD Ambassador](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-son-is-my-favorite-fud-ambassador/11772)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-son-is-my-favorite-fud-ambassador/11772 "2021-08-28T14:08:58Z")
My older son is quite the FUD Ambassador! He started middle school this year, which is partially why I’ve fallen off the radar for a bit again. I’m figuring out the logistics of two schools for my boys, buses, middle sc… --- ## [Need advice on how to go from a pump to injections](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-advice-on-how-to-go-from-a-pump-to-injections/11711)
**Author:** [@HippieNerdBabe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/HippieNerdBabe)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-advice-on-how-to-go-from-a-pump-to-injections/11711 "2021-08-27T21:28:28Z")
I have been on a pump for 31 years and my doctor has suggested that I take a break and use a combination of Afrezza and Tresiba. I have been testing out the Afrezza and have been quite pleased with the results. I am co… --- ## [New review article of advances in CGM technology in the past 5 years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-review-article-of-advances-in-cgm-technology-in-the-past-5-years/11757)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-review-article-of-advances-in-cgm-technology-in-the-past-5-years/11757 "2021-08-27T00:37:14Z")
Title: Advances in Biosensors for Continuous Glucose Monitoring Towards Wearables Full article is here- https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2021.733810 Just click the “download PDF” button to get the entire 17-page article. … --- ## [Saw this on FB and got a chuckle out of it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/saw-this-on-fb-and-got-a-chuckle-out-of-it/11767)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/saw-this-on-fb-and-got-a-chuckle-out-of-it/11767 "2021-08-26T18:09:46Z")
--- ## [Use of medtronic 780 Smartguard: adjustment before bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/use-of-medtronic-780-smartguard-adjustment-before-bolus/11760)
**Author:** [@Hanstholm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hanstholm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/use-of-medtronic-780-smartguard-adjustment-before-bolus/11760 "2021-08-26T17:58:31Z")
Hi! I am New in here and my daughter has just started the 780 medtronuc pump. She had had it for 2 months now and one should think it by now has learned enough. Problem arises when i put in carbs in smartguard , the 78… --- ## [Learning How To Bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/learning-how-to-bolus/11563)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/learning-how-to-bolus/11563 "2021-08-25T12:25:01Z")
Hey diabuddies, been awhile since I’ve posted lately so I figured it’s time for an update! So upon high blood sugar readings two days in a row, and some fear on my part, I called my Endo for advice because I was uncerta… --- ## [Freestyle Libre 2 and Medicare criteria change](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-and-medicare-criteria-change/11753)
**Author:** [@Penningdcp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penningdcp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-and-medicare-criteria-change/11753 "2021-08-24T21:25:37Z")
Apparently Medicare loosened restrictions re criteria for coverage in 2021. DME providers are aggressively marketing assistance to provide. Anyone have any observations? --- ## [Breakfast or Dinner?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakfast-or-dinner/11738)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakfast-or-dinner/11738 "2021-08-23T20:27:34Z")
It’s after midnight and I am having French toast and beer. Is that breakfast or dinner? So I took a bolus at 12:15am, eating and having beer and then going to bed. Just like they taught us in diabetes camp. :+1: --- ## [Bolusing for corn on the cob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-corn-on-the-cob/11752)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-corn-on-the-cob/11752 "2021-08-23T18:33:56Z")
It’s that time of year, tomatoes fresh off the vine, too many summer squash…and fresh corn on the cob. How glycemic do you find fresh sweet corn to be for you? How long do you pre-bolus? Lately it seems like I am only ab… --- ## [Appetizers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/appetizers/11600)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/appetizers/11600 "2021-08-22T17:55:25Z")
Good thing I ordered 4 appetizers. This was the first one. I was like - Where’s the rest of it?!? --- ## [Newbie G6 question: starting the app mid-session](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-g6-question-starting-the-app-mid-session/11747)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-g6-question-starting-the-app-mid-session/11747 "2021-08-21T13:24:55Z")
I’ve just jumped from G4 to G6 and have never used a CGM app before. Can I start using the app midway through a session I started with the receiver, or would I need to either stop my sensor and then restart with the app … --- ## [G7 Dexcom Interview Kevin Sayer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-dexcom-interview-kevin-sayer/11744)
**Author:** [@Jim\_YYC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jim_YYC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-dexcom-interview-kevin-sayer/11744 "2021-08-19T18:46:33Z")
Dexcom CEO Interview Kevin Sayer Via Nerdabetic in Uk --- ## [Nice article about Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nice-article-about-afrezza/11681)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nice-article-about-afrezza/11681 "2021-08-19T15:50:10Z")
--- ## [Sanofi, Lilly, Novo face RICO charges over insulin pricing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sanofi-lilly-novo-face-rico-charges-over-insulin-pricing/11598)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sanofi-lilly-novo-face-rico-charges-over-insulin-pricing/11598 "2021-08-18T22:30:36Z")
Also OptumRx, Caremark and Express Scripts This helps explain why insulin got so expensive. “The RICO claims stand for now, given the plantiff’s compelling case that the drugmakers may have engaged in bribery, plus ma… --- ## [Freesyle libre 2 and XDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freesyle-libre-2-and-xdrip/8417)
**Author:** [@drgymnast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drgymnast)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freesyle-libre-2-and-xdrip/8417 "2021-08-18T10:16:21Z")
Hi I have a question regarding freestyle libre2 and XDrip, is it compatible with the xDrip --- ## [Dexcom on watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-on-watch/11685)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-on-watch/11685 "2021-08-18T13:36:12Z")
Looking for a smart watch to display g6 dexcom data. I’m an iPhone guy, and it seems Apple Watch is the obvious choice, but my work probably doesn’t make it realistic to be able to charge every single day, so looking fo… --- ## [Going back to school with delta circulating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-school-with-delta-circulating/11732)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-school-with-delta-circulating/11732 "2021-08-16T23:14:53Z")
Well, Samson went to school today, the first time in 18 months. I am somewhat terrified about delta circulating, but the other option, taking him out of school as all his classmates go back, would not have worked for him… --- ## [Need to keep nsulin cool?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-to-keep-nsulin-cool/11730)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-to-keep-nsulin-cool/11730 "2021-08-16T19:57:28Z")
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