# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=71 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 72 --- ## [Dexcom Receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver/10936)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver/10936 "2021-02-17T17:35:25Z")
I use the Dexcom receiver and not my phone to follow my BG. Anyone know how long the receiver lasts or how to tell when you need a new one? --- ## [Integrate Freestyle Libre 2 and Medtronic 640G data?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/integrate-freestyle-libre-2-and-medtronic-640g-data/10885)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/integrate-freestyle-libre-2-and-medtronic-640g-data/10885 "2021-02-17T06:17:19Z")
I used to upload my FSL and Medtronic 640G data to Tidepool to have all my data in one place. Tidepool is the only platform I’m aware of that can handle data from both devices. I was really happy to have all these intera… --- ## [Anyone still use dexcom g5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-still-use-dexcom-g5/10894)
**Author:** [@Danam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Danam)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-still-use-dexcom-g5/10894 "2021-02-16T18:25:41Z")
Hello, does anyone still use Dexcome g5 and if so where do you get your supplies since Dexcom discontinued them? Thank you!! --- ## [Dexcom G6 Sensor Error how long do you wait before calling?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-error-how-long-do-you-wait-before-calling/10131)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-error-how-long-do-you-wait-before-calling/10131 "2021-02-16T14:43:19Z")
How long do you wait before calling Dexcom when you get a Sensort Error? The Dexcom app says, “Temporary issue. Wat up to 3 hours.” If you tap Help, it says contact support for more than 3 hours of Sensor Error. That’s… --- ## [Multiple calibrations needed by G6 sensor on startup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-calibrations-needed-by-g6-sensor-on-startup/4997)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 8:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-calibrations-needed-by-g6-sensor-on-startup/4997 "2021-02-16T08:44:39Z")
--- ## [Lantus Storage Question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lantus-storage-question/10866)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lantus-storage-question/10866 "2021-02-16T00:22:19Z")
Hi All, Was wondering if anyone knew the best strategies for storing opened Lantus? I’ve tried in the fridge and out of the fridge but was wondering if anyone has optimized this. Thank you --- ## [Cool products in development](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cool-products-in-development/10926)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cool-products-in-development/10926 "2021-02-15T21:46:22Z")
--- ## [Omnipod and Medicare](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-and-medicare/10704)
**Author:** [@SorinCNC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SorinCNC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-and-medicare/10704 "2021-02-15T17:15:40Z")
Hello everyone! New here and already found this group very useful. I am new to Medicare ( my first “learning” year). I was used to being self insured for the past 20 years of my life and this has been quite of experience… --- ## [Great News! Non-Diabetic Win!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/great-news-non-diabetic-win/10919)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/great-news-non-diabetic-win/10919 "2021-02-15T10:22:29Z")
So, in the theme of diabetics associated with FUD being unlimited. We were notified today that Cody is a National Merit Finalist! Good things await the young man, not the least of which will be heading off to college … --- ## [Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-valentines-day-everyone/10922)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-valentines-day-everyone/10922 "2021-02-15T02:23:20Z")
Hope everyone is having a great day!! --- ## [Rash under Dexcom G6 sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rash-under-dexcom-g6-sensor/10267)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rash-under-dexcom-g6-sensor/10267 "2021-02-14T15:26:01Z")
After 12 continuous years of using Dexcom sensors, my last two have caused a rash underneath. It is persisting more than ten days after taking off the first one. Never had that problem before with Dexcom. Anybody else e… --- ## [COVID-19 Vaccine Info](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-vaccine-info/10756)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-vaccine-info/10756 "2021-02-12T21:16:41Z")
--- ## [Dexcom G6 / Dexcom Follow on Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-dexcom-follow-on-apple-watch/10851)
**Author:** [@cb1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cb1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-dexcom-follow-on-apple-watch/10851 "2021-02-12T14:28:15Z")
Hi, new to this forum, but with an 11 years old diagnosed with T1 almost 10 years ago. We have used Medtronic 640G with CGM, but we now give up Medtronic CGM in favour of G6, for multiple reasons. primarily the “Follow… --- ## [Insulin Resistance on Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance-on-omnipod/10874)
**Author:** [@ckimball123](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckimball123)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance-on-omnipod/10874 "2021-02-11T23:32:18Z")
I switched over to Omnipod about a week ago. Using Novolog in the pod, I seem to be more insulin resistant (using ~27% more insulin while still hanging up higher than I like). I find that I’ll bolus for food, wait 15-2… --- ## [Ran into new regs on scrips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ran-into-new-regs-on-scrips/10886)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ran-into-new-regs-on-scrips/10886 "2021-02-11T19:30:05Z")
Aargh! I had read about this here, but Express Scripts finally changed their regulations for insulin. Yep, the dreaded short end. 1 box of Tresiba, although I’ve been going through slightly more than that. They just chan… --- ## [Dexcom sensor life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-life/10897)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-life/10897 "2021-02-11T18:25:32Z")
So, I’ve been noticing an odd trend with my g6 sensors. The ones that I never have to calibrate, and are the closest to BGs constantly, seem to die on the 8th day. Like it takes more out of them to be accurate. I was rea… --- ## [Newly published book on history of diabetes care](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-published-book-on-history-of-diabetes-care/10906)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-published-book-on-history-of-diabetes-care/10906 "2021-02-11T15:15:22Z")
Looks like an interesting read…just requested at my public library. --- ## [Hey Joslin, my Application is in the Mail!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-joslin-my-application-is-in-the-mail/10426)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-joslin-my-application-is-in-the-mail/10426 "2021-02-11T05:55:58Z")
Last Tuesday marked the 50th year since my Type 1 diagnosis. I mailed to Boston my application for the 50 Year Joslin Medal. I would not have even known of the program if I had not read about it in FUDiabetes. My journe… --- ## [Short walk causes low then high](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/short-walk-causes-low-then-high/10898)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/short-walk-causes-low-then-high/10898 "2021-02-11T01:16:41Z")
I know this topic has been discussed many times but I wanted to get an idea of how common the low then spike occurs for a short walk. For example, I will begin an evening walk (or run or other activity) at say around 10… --- ## [Easy strip holder idea](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easy-strip-holder-idea/543)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easy-strip-holder-idea/543 "2021-02-09T17:49:32Z")
Here is another strip holder idea to share. This one is very easy and requires no work. I don't like to carry around the big vials with strips. They don't fit well in your pocket. Here is an easy way to do it. Buy a … --- ## [Omnipod PDM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pdm/10882)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pdm/10882 "2021-02-09T16:30:08Z")
Went to work and left my PDM at home…oops…I have two questions. All of the sudden I heard this beeping sound and started looking all over the restaurant for what it was…after five minutes my bar partner pointed out th… --- ## [Tandem tslim Bluetooth to watch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-bluetooth-to-watch/10849)
**Author:** [@70sbudget](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/70sbudget)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-bluetooth-to-watch/10849 "2021-02-08T19:13:23Z")
So I just found out that the tslim pump has Bluetooth and after downloading the tslim app to my phone, I was able to sync most of my pump data to my phone! Now I can see my insulin onboard on my phone! So, in a search f… --- ## [Good price on G6 transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-price-on-g6-transmitter/10871)
**Author:** [@Rhondayn2018](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rhondayn2018)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-price-on-g6-transmitter/10871 "2021-02-07T04:06:35Z")
Hi Guys, my name is Rhondalyn and I’m new here. I’ve learn so much here and I want to Thank All for very informative information. I wanted to give back . It’s probably posted already but I could not find it. I got the dr… --- ## [Dexcom and Exercise Questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-exercise-questions/10881)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-exercise-questions/10881 "2021-02-07T20:10:16Z")
Bostrav59: Yes, I tend to be proactive and do my best to stay low carb, take meds, monitor the CGM, etc. Have thought about pumps, but with my relatively minimal need for insulin (11 unit basal, 2-5 units mealtime) seem… --- ## [Dexcom remove "0 min" repeat from Follow Android App?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-remove-0-min-repeat-from-follow-android-app/10873)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-remove-0-min-repeat-from-follow-android-app/10873 "2021-02-07T00:37:33Z")
Anyone notice this? Ed --- ## [It’s a Small World!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-s-a-small-world/10862)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-s-a-small-world/10862 "2021-02-06T22:49:22Z")
The FedEx guy delivered my new transmitter today (a day earlier than expected) and I was so excited I ran outside and thanked him for bringing my new glucose monitor stuff! He grinned and pulled up his shirt and proudly … --- ## [Effect of the Covid Vaccine in Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-the-covid-vaccine-in-israel/10868)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-the-covid-vaccine-in-israel/10868 "2021-02-06T15:16:03Z")
Good news from Israel. The Pfizer vaccine is working well at reducing Covid cases in the over 60 crowd. If it isn’t obvious the blue line is what happened prior to vaccination, the orange - taupe line is what happene… --- ## [Tidepool app submitted to FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-app-submitted-to-fda/10839)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-app-submitted-to-fda/10839 "2021-02-06T05:47:03Z")
--- ## [T:slim - taking the plunge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-taking-the-plunge/10860)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-taking-the-plunge/10860 "2021-02-06T03:35:13Z")
I’m planning to ask my doctor to fill out the forms at my appointment in about a month. Anything you wish you had known before starting? No app in Canada, but we do have Control-IQ. And I have an iPhone and likely gett… --- ## [High blood sugar reactions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-blood-sugar-reactions/10838)
**Author:** [@mike1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-blood-sugar-reactions/10838 "2021-02-05T16:57:21Z")
I have a question. I have been a type-1 since childhood and I am now in my 60’s. I wear a tandem pump and deacon g6 for the past few years. I am slim, keep my A1C’s in the low 6’s and swim everyday. Over the years, I… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=70) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=72)