# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=65 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 66 --- ## [Libre reader waterproof case?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reader-waterproof-case/11512)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reader-waterproof-case/11512 "2021-06-28T14:38:09Z")
I do bridge inspections for a portion of the summer at work. So the other day I was in chest waders with my libre reader in the chest pocket. The pocket is not waterproof, so I put the reader in a ziplock bag for some… --- ## [Surgery in a few weeks...NOT diabetic neuropathy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-in-a-few-weeks-not-diabetic-neuropathy/11422)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-in-a-few-weeks-not-diabetic-neuropathy/11422 "2021-06-26T02:26:39Z")
Not sure which category to put this in, but I’ll put it here, because it was previously (wrongly) presumed diabetic neuropathy. As usual, sorry that this is going to be long-winded. For years, even way before dx, I’ve … --- ## [Low BG snack biscuits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-bg-snack-biscuits/7029)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-bg-snack-biscuits/7029 "2021-06-25T13:36:23Z")
I thought @ClaudnDaye might be interested in these. You had mentioned that sometimes Liam needs a snack before bed. I recommended the Extend Bars before as a slow release carb, but you said Liam did not like them. These… --- ## [No Valid Timestamp in Transmitter (Dexcom G5)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-valid-timestamp-in-transmitter-dexcom-g5/11527)
**Author:** [@pix645q](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/pix645q)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-valid-timestamp-in-transmitter-dexcom-g5/11527 "2021-06-24T21:51:12Z")
My Dexcom G5 just stopped getting readings. In the logs, it says “No Valid Timestamp Stored In Transmitter”. I’ve tried everything, to include restarting collector, rebooting phone and uninstalling and reinstalling app. … --- ## [Insulin pen comparison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pen-comparison/5017)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pen-comparison/5017 "2018-09-24T15:03:52Z")
This thread is about different insulin pens. For now I wanted to focus only on the rapid pens for bolusing. Basal insulin has much bigger considerations than just the pen features, but for rapids, a lot of the choice mi… --- ## [The 22nd of June is my 2nd sensor setup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-22nd-of-june-is-my-2nd-sensor-setup/11509)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-22nd-of-june-is-my-2nd-sensor-setup/11509 "2021-06-24T11:16:50Z")
Good morning my darling diabetics. I am nearing the end of my OG Dexcom G6 sensor, and on the 22nd I continue my Dexcom journey! I just wanted to touch base with everyone, being there are 2 valid options for setting up n… --- ## [Miss the crunch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miss-the-crunch/1977)
**Author:** [@Annette13](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Annette13)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miss-the-crunch/1977 "2021-06-24T05:06:34Z")
Every once in a while I miss what I call the “artificial crunch”. Although I love raw veggies, they don’t fulfill that need, and I have struggled finding a low carb option that also tastes good. I just found these awes… --- ## [Sensor fell off taking 2 week old TX with it...somewhere](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-fell-off-taking-2-week-old-tx-with-it-somewhere/11515)
**Author:** [@rkw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rkw)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-fell-off-taking-2-week-old-tx-with-it-somewhere/11515 "2021-06-23T18:53:26Z")
Sigh, after several years of poor Dexcom experience due too all the know reasons, especially in dealing with Solara (who have been very, very good this year so far) and sensors that seem to start and calibrate very quick… --- ## [Late night lows are become sleep deprivation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/late-night-lows-are-become-sleep-deprivation/11497)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/late-night-lows-are-become-sleep-deprivation/11497 "2021-06-23T18:53:19Z")
So a little about me first. I’m 33, currently on Lantus 20u at 10pm. My Endo has told me the lowest I should go is 18u and I’m probably going to dose that tonight. However, since starting my Dexcom journey I have noticed… --- ## [A1C and average BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-and-average-bg/11356)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-and-average-bg/11356 "2021-06-23T15:59:16Z")
The past year I’ve taken a step back from “Tight Control” I used to shoot for. Meaning if I’m running in the 120 range I’m not too concerned about trying to get below 100 and will just ride it out. The primary reason i… --- ## [Crazy sugar reading while flying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-sugar-reading-while-flying/11493)
**Author:** [@cindy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cindy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-sugar-reading-while-flying/11493 "2021-06-21T13:08:45Z")
I just returned from vacation. My first flight was under 2 hours. I ate and took insulin a couple of hours before my flight. 5 hours later (no longer any insulin on board) while starting to descend to my layover my su… --- ## [Lispro aabc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lispro-aabc/11502)
**Author:** [@JW\_dx2002](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JW_dx2002)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lispro-aabc/11502 "2021-06-20T21:02:57Z")
Hi everyone. I switched to lispro aabc in my T-Slim. It is “off label use”, but I have seen a reduction in post-prandial spikes and my time in range has improved. The only issue that I have is that it burns when infusing… --- ## [Ketones question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ketones-question/11504)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ketones-question/11504 "2021-06-19T14:26:13Z")
Is it typical to form ketones whenever BG rises, not just when one is sick or having an obvious pump issue? My new CDE asked me to track ketones randomly and generally readings are normal. But twice now I have experience… --- ## [G6 - Why I calibrate instead of using the code](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-why-i-calibrate-instead-of-using-the-code/11478)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-why-i-calibrate-instead-of-using-the-code/11478 "2021-06-19T13:12:35Z")
G6 calibration (or non-calibration) has been discussed here a lot lately. I calibrate my G6 instead of using the code. But I also think it’s important to continue to try out different ways of doing things. A person who … --- ## [The "What would you do?" game](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-what-would-you-do-game/11499)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-what-would-you-do-game/11499 "2021-06-19T07:09:50Z")
I’ve started a new game with Liam to test his knowledge and judgement. Now, every day, multiple times per day… When there are treatment decisions that need to to be made, instead of telling Liam what to do I am beginnin… --- ## [Activity and weight gain/loss](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activity-and-weight-gain-loss/11494)
**Author:** [@CliffScherb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CliffScherb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activity-and-weight-gain-loss/11494 "2021-06-18T12:43:24Z")
Sharing an article about weight loss and T1D from beyond T1. It’s never an easy subject but with a little work and understanding it can be made easier. It took many years of self exploration and helping others to “dist… --- ## [WKFUD, the all-dedication line](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wkfud-the-all-dedication-line/2058)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wkfud-the-all-dedication-line/2058 "2021-06-17T23:55:14Z")
Welcome to WKFUD, the all-dedication line. Playing nothing but requests and dedications for you! Starting out with our first dedication on WKFUD. For @TiaG The woman who posts so many amazing technical links and info… --- ## [Discussion of the food known as instant ramen noodles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussion-of-the-food-known-as-instant-ramen-noodles/11143)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussion-of-the-food-known-as-instant-ramen-noodles/11143 "2021-06-17T14:28:46Z")
That packaged ramen crap that is highly processed sugar in the form of noodles with added fat to make bolusing inconsistent. I can understand why you would avoid that. I have made home-made Ramen and can attest that it… --- ## [Dr. Richard K. Bernstein "Diabetes Solution" coauthor request](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dr-richard-k-bernstein-diabetes-solution-coauthor-request/11485)
**Author:** [@Tapestry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tapestry)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dr-richard-k-bernstein-diabetes-solution-coauthor-request/11485 "2021-06-16T13:24:28Z")
Listen to Dr. Bernstein’s request for a coauthor … --- ## [My new insulin project](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-new-insulin-project/11179)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-new-insulin-project/11179 "2021-06-14T13:43:21Z")
As we know, insulin consists of two polypeptide chains, the A and B chain, consisting of amino acids. And the 2 chains are linked together by disulfide bonds. And as we also know - as research has shown numerous times o… --- ## [Reminder: Check Your Pharmacy Benefits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reminder-check-your-pharmacy-benefits/11455)
**Author:** [@justin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/justin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reminder-check-your-pharmacy-benefits/11455 "2021-06-14T00:59:14Z")
Summary: You’ll often pay much less getting your Omnipod Dash pods and G6 CGM sensors from the pharmacy. Details: Just had a good news experience on some diabetic supplies, and wanted to share it with you. Up until now… --- ## [Diabetic neuropathy treatment seems to do well](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-neuropathy-treatment-seems-to-do-well/11430)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-neuropathy-treatment-seems-to-do-well/11430 "2021-06-13T16:11:01Z")
SEems like this was mostly for T2s but it’s nice to know there are new options out there. Not only did it seem to reduce symptoms and pain, but it also seemed to improve neurologic functioning, which is promising: --- ## [You’re gonna need a bigger plate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-re-gonna-need-a-bigger-plate/11469)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-re-gonna-need-a-bigger-plate/11469 "2021-06-13T02:54:03Z")
With apologies to Chief of Police, Brody. --- ## [Article on processed food](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/article-on-processed-food/11464)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/article-on-processed-food/11464 "2021-06-11T03:06:12Z")
This was interesting to read. It talks a little bit about how food started to become processed over the years. Nothing specific to 'betes in here, but still interesting. --- ## [What about the Watlaa One and BlueJay Smartwatch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-about-the-watlaa-one-and-bluejay-smartwatch/9540)
**Author:** [@PIPPO\_PIPPI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PIPPO_PIPPI)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-about-the-watlaa-one-and-bluejay-smartwatch/9540 "2021-06-10T19:15:33Z")
Hi. I found somewhere this link https://watlaa.com/ which shows the Watlaa One, a new smartwatch that, at a first glance, looks very interesting. That page gives information and shows it’s xDrio+ watch face, that loo… --- ## [Waterproof case for tandem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-case-for-tandem/10075)
**Author:** [@Bev](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bev)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-case-for-tandem/10075 "2021-06-10T18:13:07Z")
I will be going on a canoe trip on August 7 and would like to know if anyone has a waterproof case for the tandem just in case I tip over! Thanks, Bev --- ## [I swear my town makes their own road signs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-swear-my-town-makes-their-own-road-signs/11449)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-swear-my-town-makes-their-own-road-signs/11449 "2021-06-10T05:09:46Z")
I just love this road sign! --- ## [Peanut Butter & Slow BG Creep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peanut-butter-slow-bg-creep/4630)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peanut-butter-slow-bg-creep/4630 "2021-06-10T03:49:43Z")
--- ## [OmniPod DASH Setup and Basal Rates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-setup-and-basal-rates/11451)
**Author:** [@Tapestry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tapestry)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-setup-and-basal-rates/11451 "2021-06-08T04:01:02Z")
I am setting up the PDM for the DASH system for the first time and need some help. I went through all the screens and I’m stuck on how to select the basal rate program I want to use. It says you can have up to 12 progr… --- ## [Senseonics is still in the Game!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/senseonics-is-still-in-the-game/11442)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2021, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/senseonics-is-still-in-the-game/11442 "2021-06-06T04:39:45Z")
And an update on Senseonics… they are still in the game. Latest update via Seeking Alpha (Seeking Alpha: Senseonics rallies as CGM data shows promise against rivals. Senseonics rallies as CGM data shows promise against… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=64) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=66)