# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=7 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [G7 Compression lows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-compression-lows/15896)
**Author:** [@Brianna1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Brianna1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-compression-lows/15896 "2026-03-31T14:25:40Z")
Hi - does anyone have any advice on how to deal with compression lows with the Dexcom G7? I wear the g7 on the back of my arm. Unfortunately, this site results in many compression lows, to the point that it’s really sta… --- ## [Dexcom G7 Sensor Critical Failure Issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-sensor-critical-failure-issue/15935)
**Author:** [@drrps3](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drrps3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-sensor-critical-failure-issue/15935 "2026-03-31T14:23:28Z")
I wanted to ask if anyone has had any issue with the Dexcom G7 (10 day) sensor upon insertion where the filament does not penetrate the skin. I immediately know this has happened, because I see a loop of the filament thr… --- ## [I'm Twiisting!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-twiisting/15838)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-twiisting/15838 "2026-03-26T20:53:14Z")
Long time no write! Sorry about that! I finally decided to give up LOOPing and go with Twiist since it is an FDA Approved verion of LOOP. I love it so far! Eversense 365 was recently approved to integrate with it, so t… --- ## [Starting over with Omnipod 5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-over-with-omnipod-5/15766)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-over-with-omnipod-5/15766 "2026-03-26T20:22:53Z")
I had a rough start with Omnipod 5 when it first came out, lots of sticky highs and no cooperation between a needed correction bolus and the “Auto mode”. So I spent about the last 9 months plus using the Omnipod 5 mostl… --- ## [Breakthru T1D has a bill](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakthru-t1d-has-a-bill/15960)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakthru-t1d-has-a-bill/15960 "2026-03-26T14:44:04Z")
Looks like they pushing Federal copay caps onto private insurance. A lot of people get mad at the advocacy orgs because they haven’t pushed this sooner. Of course copay caps exist at a state level in a lot of places now… --- ## [Coupons - deep dive from one of the ex-TUD members](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/coupons-deep-dive-from-one-of-the-ex-tud-members/15933)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/coupons-deep-dive-from-one-of-the-ex-tud-members/15933 "2026-03-25T01:47:29Z")
I have never had much knowledge of coupons, but Scott S posted this today to walk people through the insulin side of things. I don’t have much need for this because I have insurance and state copay caps, but if you need … --- ## [In-Pen not working and technical support from Medtronic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-pen-not-working-and-technical-support-from-medtronic/15909)
**Author:** [@amee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-pen-not-working-and-technical-support-from-medtronic/15909 "2026-03-22T15:13:59Z")
UPDATE: It’s now 3/9/26. I wrote this post 2-3 weeks ago. I am still on hold with Medtronic/InPen. I gave up on the inpen, and just ordered humalog/lispro pens from my doctor. What is a reasonable amount of time to … --- ## [Medtronic Urgent Device Correction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-urgent-device-correction/15890)
**Author:** [@Frantastic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Frantastic)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-urgent-device-correction/15890 "2026-03-21T00:21:58Z")
Anyone concerned about this latest message from Medtronic? (re: how far away you wear the pump away from the infusion site) https://app.medtronicdib.mdtpatient.com/e/es?s=357929245&e=1577282&elqTrackId=00672aa9ad4c45488… --- ## [Supply Chain Issues with Tandem TrueSteel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supply-chain-issues-with-tandem-truesteel/15927)
**Author:** [@lichan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lichan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supply-chain-issues-with-tandem-truesteel/15927 "2026-03-20T20:55:22Z")
I received the following email from Tandem this morning Dear Tandem Customer, Followin… --- ## [Novolog savings card](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-savings-card/15930)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-savings-card/15930 "2026-03-18T03:51:56Z")
Last year I had really crappy insurance. This year it is also very crappy, but at least they “somewhat” cover NovoLog. (With my insurance last year it was not covered at all!) The problem with my new insurance is that … --- ## [Do you trust the FDA?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-trust-the-fda/15908)
**Author:** [@ChrisH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ChrisH)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-trust-the-fda/15908 "2026-03-17T03:27:01Z")
I have a serious question - surely if the FDA could roll out a vaccine for the masses (all over the world), you would think that they can surely hurry up with all the medicines (think diabetes, cancer etc) and fixes that… --- ## [Mobi Android App is Live](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-android-app-is-live/15910)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-android-app-is-live/15910 "2026-03-17T02:04:27Z")
The long awaited (by some) Tandem Mobi Android App is live in the Play store for U.S. patients. If this is something you have been waiting on, just search for “Tandem Mobi” in the Play store and you will find the app. … --- ## [Always have syringes and basal/bolus Rx as backup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-have-syringes-and-basal-bolus-rx-as-backup/15929)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-have-syringes-and-basal-bolus-rx-as-backup/15929 "2026-03-15T14:31:56Z")
I’m just doing my periodic reminder to have your backup plans available in case your pump fails. I’ve always been really bad at this, so it’s good for me to have the reminder. Iran can be a bunch of jerks with their hack… --- ## [Dexcom overpatch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-overpatch/15904)
**Author:** [@EOS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EOS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-overpatch/15904 "2026-03-15T00:43:52Z")
I had a Dexcom G7 failure today. I called Dexcom for a replacement and the rep asked if I used an over patch. I told him I have been using Dexcom sensors for over 10 yrs and have never needed to use an over patch. Not… --- ## [Guardian 4 Sensor Updating Immediatley after Warm Up](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guardian-4-sensor-updating-immediatley-after-warm-up/15892)
**Author:** [@GSalge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GSalge)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guardian-4-sensor-updating-immediatley-after-warm-up/15892 "2026-03-12T13:40:48Z")
I have the 780G pump and Guardian 4 sensors. The majority of the time, I have no issues. I just started a new batch, and so far, 3 have failed. The last two have begun updating as soon as the warm-up is complete. I can o… --- ## [Blood in Pod cannula](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-in-pod-cannula/15907)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-in-pod-cannula/15907 "2026-03-10T14:42:50Z")
Here’s a first for me: blood in the pod cannula. My G6 sensor reading was really off this morning so I decided to change my pump…just in case…and I was glad I did when I saw the blood. I will call Insulet for a replaceme… --- ## [Loved Sugarmate? Try LUKA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loved-sugarmate-try-luka/15897)
**Author:** [@drbbennett](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drbbennett)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loved-sugarmate-try-luka/15897 "2026-03-02T21:41:00Z")
I guess it was about a year ago Sugarmate discontinued their app that let you display your Dexcom feed in the Mac menu bar. I’d been using it for years and really missed being able to just glance up and check on things w… --- ## [The Hole in the G7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-hole-in-the-g7/15906)
**Author:** [@JOHN1951](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JOHN1951)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-hole-in-the-g7/15906 "2026-03-02T16:30:07Z")
There have been numerous post regarding sensor wires coming up thru the hole. My issue. , I researched it , what’s the hole for. --- ## [Lets talk about this differently](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lets-talk-about-this-differently/15901)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lets-talk-about-this-differently/15901 "2026-03-02T14:26:05Z")
Today the doctors ask, “Are insurers liable when they make medical decisions?” They ask, “Are doctors liable when they allow an insurer to make a medical decision on their behalf?” They ask, “Who the heck is in charge … --- ## [Silence 780G low reservoir reminders?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/silence-780g-low-reservoir-reminders/15895)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/silence-780g-low-reservoir-reminders/15895 "2026-02-28T17:37:02Z")
Has nobody at Medtronic thought of silencing non-urgent alerts at night? I only want certain BG alerts to wake me up. X units left in reservoir is never ever a good reason to kill my sleep at 4 am. That alert can always … --- ## [Strange issue going on](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-issue-going-on/15880)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-issue-going-on/15880 "2026-02-27T04:19:55Z")
@Liam-M’s CGM stopped working 2 hours ago. It was only on day 4. Just a “signal loss” in the CGM app. I finally said screw it, we’re changing it out. So we got a new one put in and immediately after clicking new sens… --- ## [Riding in virtual fictional Japan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/riding-in-virtual-fictional-japan/15898)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/riding-in-virtual-fictional-japan/15898 "2026-02-27T01:37:43Z")
Well, I did a 31 minute ride in the bedroom. Should I hang the socks on it so it looks like a lot of exercise machines bought in December​:rofl: --- ## [Darn it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/darn-it/15884)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/darn-it/15884 "2026-02-25T16:02:20Z")
I want to send one of my favorite diabetes papers to some doctors at the VA. For some reason, I can’t access it. Maybe the website that hosts it went down. The URL used to be this http://main.diabetes.org/dorg/PDFs/Ad… --- ## [Meta suspension prevents person’s access to a diabetes support group](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meta-suspension-prevents-person-s-access-to-a-diabetes-support-group/15881)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meta-suspension-prevents-person-s-access-to-a-diabetes-support-group/15881 "2026-02-22T17:49:31Z")
Diabetics and cancer community VS tech… --- ## [Dexcom Notifications](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-notifications/15857)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-notifications/15857 "2026-02-22T00:11:51Z")
Dexcom Notifications can be frustrating. Looking at my phones notification history, last night I received 2 notifications. -The first one(1:44 am) I acknowledged and gave a correction. -Then several hours later(6:59 a… --- ## [Dexcom g6 signal loss issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-signal-loss-issues/7059)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-signal-loss-issues/7059 "2026-02-21T14:01:10Z")
I started using dexcom g6 2 months and 2.5 weeks ago. I was hoping to extend my transmitter using the spike app, but the past few days I’ve been getting signal loss errors (about once and hour now) and it’ll last for 5 m… --- ## [Public comment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/public-comment/15877)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/public-comment/15877 "2026-02-20T21:38:06Z")
I think someone is asking for public comment from the community on the topic of A1c. One of the doctors posted it. I had to look up the acronyms to understand what I am reading. NCQA = National Committee for Quality As… --- ## [Am I having a late life crisis?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/am-i-having-a-late-life-crisis/15829)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/am-i-having-a-late-life-crisis/15829 "2026-02-20T05:09:31Z")
So, something popped up in that Google news feed that Triumph is releasing a 1200 cafe racer. That got me interested as I always had a crush on British motorcycles. The Norton Camando was my #1 teen aged crush, but even … --- ## [New Normal - Higher TDD = Shorter CGM Sensor Lifespan?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-normal-higher-tdd-shorter-cgm-sensor-lifespan/6629)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-normal-higher-tdd-shorter-cgm-sensor-lifespan/6629 "2026-02-17T23:38:33Z")
For the past month or two, Liam’s TDD has gone up from between 5 - 7 to between 10 - 14 TDD. I’m also noticing that, coincidentally perhaps?, we are not getting as long of a lifespan from each of his sensors. Now, logi… --- ## [Dexcom G7 software updates ... should I switch from the G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-software-updates-should-i-switch-from-the-g6/15493)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-software-updates-should-i-switch-from-the-g6/15493 "2026-02-17T19:05:45Z")
Dexcom sent me a notice about coming new features, including direct linkage to the apple watch which would be very handy. On the other hand, it is the G7, which is not so great. Should I switch? Here’s the email I got… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=8)