# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=69 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 70 --- ## [Switching from Levemir to Tresiba](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-levemir-to-tresiba/11118)
**Author:** [@Marblejane](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marblejane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-levemir-to-tresiba/11118 "2021-03-25T04:41:14Z")
Hi All - I’m a 37 yo woman, recently diagnosed (six months ago) as Type 1, suspected LADA. I’ve been using Levemir as my long acting insulin since my diagnosis, and decided it was time to give Tresiba a try. Hoping to do… --- ## [Sports Announcer Blamed Racism on his T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sports-announcer-blamed-racism-on-his-t1d/11058)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sports-announcer-blamed-racism-on-his-t1d/11058 "2021-03-22T16:08:01Z")
Well, this is not a good look. --- ## [Help finding a vaccine in the U.S](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-finding-a-vaccine-in-the-u-s/11046)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-finding-a-vaccine-in-the-u-s/11046 "2021-03-22T15:35:20Z")
This site was extremely helpful. Rather than you having to go through all the different sites for the different pharmacies, this kind of pulls them together for you and lets you search by location. Check it out, and goo… --- ## [Word is getting out about how stable modern insulin is...Good news for everyone except the pharma co's](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/word-is-getting-out-about-how-stable-modern-insulin-is-good-news-for-everyone-except-the-pharma-cos/10995)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/word-is-getting-out-about-how-stable-modern-insulin-is-good-news-for-everyone-except-the-pharma-cos/10995 "2021-03-22T01:59:01Z")
--- ## [Novo Nordisk to offer FREE Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novo-nordisk-to-offer-free-insulin/9664)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novo-nordisk-to-offer-free-insulin/9664 "2021-03-21T05:53:42Z")
Novo Nordisk announced on 16 April that they will cover insulin costs for 90 days for uninsured diabetics facing hardships due to Covid-19. Big shout out to Novo Nordisk for stepping up! http://www.novonordisk-us.com… --- ## [Ticwatch Pro and Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro-and-dexcom-g6/11053)
**Author:** [@GoldenJackass](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GoldenJackass)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro-and-dexcom-g6/11053 "2021-03-21T04:36:25Z")
HELP! I’m hoping someone can help me… I have the dexcom g6 and just purchased a ticwatch pro. I can’t figure out how to get the watch to show my blood sugar. Just a heads up I’m not tech savvy, but I really hope I didn’… --- ## [Biggest discrepancy between Dexcom and fingerstick ever?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biggest-discrepancy-between-dexcom-and-fingerstick-ever/11108)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biggest-discrepancy-between-dexcom-and-fingerstick-ever/11108 "2021-03-21T00:11:32Z")
So, Samson had french toast this morning and Loop didn’t bolus him because it said he was very low. (like LOW). Afterwards, on finger stick? Three separate tests, with hands washed between all: 460. 439. 437. Anyways, … --- ## [Forgot to take my basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forgot-to-take-my-basal/11044)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forgot-to-take-my-basal/11044 "2021-03-20T01:27:48Z")
Ok, I know this is the stupidest thing I’ve ever done re diabetes. Never done it before. Somehow, completely forgot to take my 18 units of Tresiba last night. Didn’t realize until 8:30 this morning. Took it then, but ha… --- ## [Standalone watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-watch/11102)
**Author:** [@Rami](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rami)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-watch/11102 "2021-03-19T18:47:08Z")
Recommendation for standalone watch without phone for Dexcom Please --- ## [Omnipod causing skin irritation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-causing-skin-irritation/11097)
**Author:** [@NJman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/NJman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-causing-skin-irritation/11097 "2021-03-19T13:20:06Z")
My wife uses the omnipod and is getting severe irritation after using it due to the adhesive that Omnipod began using a few months ago. Before then, she didn’t have this irritation and she has been using Omnipod for year… --- ## ["Severe Type 1 Diabetics" are eligible for COVID vaccine in IN now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/severe-type-1-diabetics-are-eligible-for-covid-vaccine-in-in-now/11040)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/severe-type-1-diabetics-are-eligible-for-covid-vaccine-in-in-now/11040 "2021-03-19T01:37:36Z")
Evidently if you are T1D and have been hospitalized in the last year you are (1.) “severe” and (2.) eligible for the COVID vaccine. Glad I don’t have “severe” T1D! But wish I could get the vaccine! --- ## [Tizen OS for Looping with Android APS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tizen-os-for-looping-with-android-aps/11089)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tizen-os-for-looping-with-android-aps/11089 "2021-03-18T13:25:26Z")
I want to start using a smartwatch for looping. From what I have read you must use a Wear OS watch. I really like the Galaxy Active 3 but it runs Tizen. Is there a work around? --- ## [Watch like a “maestro” - Diabox and xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-like-a-maestro-diabox-and-xdrip/11087)
**Author:** [@Agnes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Agnes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-like-a-maestro-diabox-and-xdrip/11087 "2021-03-18T00:12:49Z")
Hi, does anybody knows if there is any watch or wearable that can works like a “maestro” with Libre2? Nowadays we are reciving the Numbers with Diabox and xDrip. I Don’t know if exists a watch that works with these apps … --- ## [Happy Cake Day everyone - We have been making diabetes more manageable for 4 years!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-cake-day-everyone-we-have-been-making-diabetes-more-manageable-for-4-years/11090)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-cake-day-everyone-we-have-been-making-diabetes-more-manageable-for-4-years/11090 "2021-03-17T23:01:17Z")
In honor of cake day, I present to you Smore’s cake! “Waste No Low” and “Let no insulin remain uninjected!” --- ## [Tresiba night time lows daytime highs? Go back to Lantus? ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-night-time-lows-daytime-highs-go-back-to-lantus/3835)
**Author:** [@airtas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/airtas)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-night-time-lows-daytime-highs-go-back-to-lantus/3835 "2021-03-17T03:30:54Z")
Hi all, Looking for some guidance been on Tresiba for about a year coming from Lantus where I was on that for about 12. Recently we reduced my Tresiba dose to 18 units from 20 due to night time lows. I was running low… --- ## [An excellent book on the COVID-19 pandemic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-excellent-book-on-the-covid-19-pandemic/11045)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-excellent-book-on-the-covid-19-pandemic/11045 "2021-03-16T02:28:41Z")
If you are interested in a thorough look at how the pandemic emerged, I recommend COVID-19: The Pandemic That Never Should Have Happened and How to Stop the Next One by Debora Mackenzie. The author was a biomedical resea… --- ## [Best and Cheapest Watch to use with Dexcom G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-and-cheapest-watch-to-use-with-dexcom-g6/11070)
**Author:** [@LucyLu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LucyLu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-and-cheapest-watch-to-use-with-dexcom-g6/11070 "2021-03-15T22:13:45Z")
Just wondering if anyone has purchased a really good watch for their Dexcom G6. I have a Samsung S9 phone, but looking for a cheaper watch that I can see my Glucose Reading on? Not real tech savy and not a lot of money, … --- ## [Winds of change](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winds-of-change/10941)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winds-of-change/10941 "2021-03-15T21:07:08Z")
Have been learning a lot about how different dynamics add so many variables to managing diabetes… I’ve started a new job, in addition to my old one… and with the new job, for several years, I’m no longer the star of the… --- ## [PDM stops working due to Moisture](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-stops-working-due-to-moisture/11062)
**Author:** [@jhayes29](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jhayes29)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-stops-working-due-to-moisture/11062 "2021-03-15T16:44:16Z")
Has anyone experienced their PDM stop working due to moisture getting into it? We’ve shook it out and got what moisture we could without DIY’ing our way into the device to try and dry further. But currently it still won’… --- ## [Daylight savings time—adjust your pump settings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-adjust-your-pump-settings/11052)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-adjust-your-pump-settings/11052 "2021-03-15T04:42:15Z")
Remember to change the time settings in your pump tonight if you live in a U.S. or Canadian region that switches to Daylight Savings Time. :alarm\_clock: --- ## [I Feel Like a Water Balloon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-feel-like-a-water-balloon/653)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-feel-like-a-water-balloon/653 "2021-03-14T23:50:19Z")
I just can't believe how much insulin I have been using this last year. My C/I has gone from about 2.5 to .66. \[image\] This was yesterday. Red line is low (70), blue line is target (100), yellow line is high (140). Th… --- ## [The 75 Year Joslin Medal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-75-year-joslin-medal/10122)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-75-year-joslin-medal/10122 "2021-03-14T22:20:39Z")
I received my Joslin 75 year medal on August 10. I will not complete 75 years of Type 1 until September 15, so I have received the medal early. Several days ago I mailed a copy of my book to Joslin. It gave a thorough de… --- ## [Pi Pie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pi-pie/11066)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pi-pie/11066 "2021-03-14T20:35:29Z")
Happy Pi Day everyone! :pie: --- ## [Happy Pi day everyone!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-pi-day-everyone/11064)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-pi-day-everyone/11064 "2021-03-14T16:07:59Z")
--- ## [Have you seen this?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-you-seen-this/9660)
**Author:** [@Carol](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Carol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-you-seen-this/9660 "2021-03-14T13:58:59Z")
I just watched this - and wondered if anyone else here had seen it. Not really any new information - just curious what you thought. Guess I’m kinda surprised to see Type 1 get any attention. :sunflower: --- ## [COVID19 vaccine test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid19-vaccine-test/10311)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid19-vaccine-test/10311 "2020-10-11T22:51:14Z")
I saw this story on the COVID19 vaccine test. Bed bound After getting the first shot on Aug. 18, he said he felt a little under the weather for several days with a low-grade fever. He got his second shot at a clinic o… --- ## [Need help ASAP with G5 not scanning to Xdrip4ios](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-asap-with-g5-not-scanning-to-xdrip4ios/11043)
**Author:** [@SarahJane](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SarahJane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-asap-with-g5-not-scanning-to-xdrip4ios/11043 "2021-03-11T21:45:48Z")
I’m new to the forum and tried to search for the answer to my question first but I’m not finding the answer, or I’m just not grasping what I’m supposed to because I’m stressed and panicked. I can not get a G5 transmitte… --- ## [Volume of insulin left in pods as calculated by Loop?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/volume-of-insulin-left-in-pods-as-calculated-by-loop/11035)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/volume-of-insulin-left-in-pods-as-calculated-by-loop/11035 "2021-03-11T00:35:10Z")
I have a word problem for everyone: 3 days ago I absolutely, 100% put 80 units in my son’s Omnipod. It is now 68 hours later. This morning he has used 2.1 units so far, yesterday he used 16.4 units, the day before he u… --- ## [Dexcom covered as a Pharmacy Benefit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-covered-as-a-pharmacy-benefit/9722)
**Author:** [@Maggie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Maggie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-covered-as-a-pharmacy-benefit/9722 "2021-03-11T00:17:38Z")
Hello All, I am in sticker shock as to the price of the Dexcom G-6 through a diabetic supply house using the in-network DME side of my employer-sponsored insurance. So I m wring an appeal to my insurance carrier to re… --- ## [Andoid aps question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/andoid-aps-question/11036)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/andoid-aps-question/11036 "2021-03-10T05:25:15Z")
I have recieved my OrangeRileylink but am now lacking a g6 sensor for a couple of days/week. Can I go ahead and activate the orange link and use my phone instead of the PDM sung finger sticks for bg readings? I am due t… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=68) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=70)