# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=74 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 75 --- ## [MiniMed 770G available in Canada in 2021](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-770g-available-in-canada-in-2021/10638)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-770g-available-in-canada-in-2021/10638 "2020-12-15T15:29:44Z")
--- ## [New Libre 2 questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-libre-2-questions/10284)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-libre-2-questions/10284 "2020-12-15T14:00:27Z")
So I noticed the Libre 2 is out now, maybe it’s been awhile but I’ve been aol so my wife sent it to me. It’s a bit confusing though, does it work just like the Dexcom now? Anyone using it? It says CGM then it says you ca… --- ## [Small win & an observation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-win-an-observation/10617)
**Author:** [@eilatan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/eilatan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-win-an-observation/10617 "2020-12-14T17:30:25Z")
I just got my most recent A1C test results back and it’s 5.8! This year has been really challenging for me on a lot of different fronts, so I’m really happy to have a small win. One observation I’ve made is that my insu… --- ## [Journal: my start on Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/journal-my-start-on-loop/10062)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/journal-my-start-on-loop/10062 "2020-12-14T07:11:05Z")
I just started Loop last week. I will keep track of everything that happens to me here, in case it can help others. I will start another thread for the setup that we did (mostly my mother). --- ## [New insights into the role of HDL in heart disease risk of T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insights-into-the-role-of-hdl-in-heart-disease-risk-of-t1d/3337)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insights-into-the-role-of-hdl-in-heart-disease-risk-of-t1d/3337 "2020-12-13T21:14:07Z")
Really fascinating. --- ## [Alternating tresiba doses?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternating-tresiba-doses/10618)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternating-tresiba-doses/10618 "2020-12-12T00:23:59Z")
This may seem like a silly question, but I’ve been pondering this for awhile. Currently, I’m using 17 units of Tresiba, which is not quite enough these days. (I’m not getting the exercise that I should, and I know that r… --- ## [I got my flu shot and got sick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-got-my-flu-shot-and-got-sick/10319)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-got-my-flu-shot-and-got-sick/10319 "2020-12-11T03:12:40Z")
I was fine for 36 hours, then ran a mild fever with chills for the next 2 days. :face\_with\_thermometer: My blood sugar surged up and didn’t respond to a correction so I changed the pump but there were no signs of a prob… --- ## [100 Years of Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/100-years-of-insulin/10596)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/100-years-of-insulin/10596 "2020-12-11T01:29:52Z")
The University of Toronto is presenting a virtual conference in April 2021 to celebrate Dr Fredrik Banting and Dr Charles Best’s life changing discovery as it turns 100 years young. There will also be a series of pre-rec… --- ## [Samsung s9 update 12/6/2020 - Bluetooth request issues with xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-s9-update-12-6-2020-bluetooth-request-issues-with-xdrip/10602)
**Author:** [@Pastadude](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pastadude)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-s9-update-12-6-2020-bluetooth-request-issues-with-xdrip/10602 "2020-12-09T17:55:31Z")
Just updated my Galaxy s9, and wouldn’t you know it? - there’s an issue. For some reason now my Dexcom won’t stay paired with my phone, so every 5 minutes, the phone asks to confirm Bluetooth connection with my dexcom t… --- ## [New to omnipod, a couple questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-omnipod-a-couple-questions/10614)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-omnipod-a-couple-questions/10614 "2020-12-08T23:33:58Z")
Long time lurker, first time poster. My 630/670 is out of warranty, so I’m demoing the Dash through the 30day program. I’ve already been using the G6 with Medtronic, and by and large the Pods have been pretty much as I… --- ## [The great unrefrigerated (& expired) insulin demo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-great-unrefrigerated-expired-insulin-demo/5132)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-great-unrefrigerated-expired-insulin-demo/5132 "2020-12-08T21:36:24Z")
The long-time Unlimiteds have already seen this kind of stuff. But for newer members, I wanted to share it with a new demo. I am calling this a “demo” instead of an “experiment”, because really by now, there is no more … --- ## [Extending beta cell function in newly diagnosed kids and teens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-beta-cell-function-in-newly-diagnosed-kids-and-teens/10538)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-beta-cell-function-in-newly-diagnosed-kids-and-teens/10538 "2020-12-08T15:42:22Z")
--- ## [Xanthan Gum...Carb Eraser Miracle for me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xanthan-gum-carb-eraser-miracle-for-me/10428)
**Author:** [@rkw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rkw)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xanthan-gum-carb-eraser-miracle-for-me/10428 "2020-12-08T13:35:24Z")
My doctor mentioned I need to add as much fiber to my diet as possible. I totally agreed it is just these days my RA has progressed that it is getting really difficult to prep& cook the fresh veggies, even making salads… --- ## [Why aren't there more studies and trials?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-arent-there-more-studies-and-trials/10611)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-arent-there-more-studies-and-trials/10611 "2020-12-08T03:32:43Z")
Sorry to hijack your thread miss catlady. Iirc this thread is how I found your forum. When I’m not searching for the opinions of t1d individuals I like to lookup new t1d scientific research. Scihub is a great tool for th… --- ## [Omnipod pod re-use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-re-use/10445)
**Author:** [@PTPiper](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PTPiper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-re-use/10445 "2020-12-08T09:00:57Z")
Does anyone know of groups or organizations actively working on resetting and reusing omnipod pods? Thanks Ljw --- ## [Xdrip app on lte smartwatch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-app-on-lte-smartwatch/10609)
**Author:** [@Pulsar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pulsar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-app-on-lte-smartwatch/10609 "2020-12-07T19:40:25Z")
hi all my first post i want to leave my iphone behind and just use a smartwatch cellular i was using xdrip4ios but still needed the iphone to collect the data and send it to the cellular apple watch, i was wondering if … --- ## [Weekly basal clinical trial, Seattle area](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weekly-basal-clinical-trial-seattle-area/10587)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weekly-basal-clinical-trial-seattle-area/10587 "2020-12-07T02:03:21Z")
Weekly Basal Insulin to Treat Type 1 Diabetes | Rainier Clinical Research Center (rainier-research.com) I have no insider info about this but wanted to throw it out there for those Type 1s in western WA who might be int… --- ## [Timesulin cap wigging out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/timesulin-cap-wigging-out/4891)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/timesulin-cap-wigging-out/4891 "2020-12-06T21:17:24Z")
So several times over the past week I’ve picked up my tresiba pen for my 1x daily shot and noticed the timer on the timesulin pen made no sense… eg I knew I had last taken the shot 22-26 hours prior but the number on the… --- ## [G6 Transmitter Connection Issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-connection-issues/10600)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-connection-issues/10600 "2020-12-06T05:57:05Z")
Question: Does anyone know what the actual backfill rate (time period) is for the G6? I just assumed it was the same as the G5; 2 hours. I’m on Tandem X2 with C-IQ, my pump lost reception for 5 hours last night which I… --- ## [Discovery of Insulin - the rest of the story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discovery-of-insulin-the-rest-of-the-story/10597)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2020, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discovery-of-insulin-the-rest-of-the-story/10597 "2020-12-05T10:56:46Z")
I didn’t want to muddy up @elver post on the 100 year anniversary of insulin, but his post prompted me to go look for the video on “the story of insulin” that I saw years ago. The wonders of youtube returned this video.… --- ## [Control IQ approved in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-approved-in-canada/10531)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-approved-in-canada/10531 "2020-12-04T12:47:34Z")
--- ## [Online multiplayer games for families](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/online-multiplayer-games-for-families/10576)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/online-multiplayer-games-for-families/10576 "2020-12-04T02:35:52Z")
Has anyone come across any online games that are family friendly that people can play remotely? By remotely I mean people in different parts of the country or in different countries playing the same game at the same time… --- ## [New Approach to Apple Watch and Dexcom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-approach-to-apple-watch-and-dexcom/10589)
**Author:** [@j-l-02](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/j-l-02)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-approach-to-apple-watch-and-dexcom/10589 "2020-12-04T00:21:03Z")
Hey everyone, So I’ve been following the crap show that is Dexcom and Apple Watch comparability for years now. Unfortunately, it does not look like the end is in sight for a time when they will actually directly connect… --- ## [Loop and absorption issues: how to use a pen with Loop?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-absorption-issues-how-to-use-a-pen-with-loop/10035)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-absorption-issues-how-to-use-a-pen-with-loop/10035 "2020-12-02T18:56:28Z")
I inject large boluses to deal with peaks (puberty), often more than 10U at a time, but my TDD is less than 60. I have found that, for me, I respond much better to pen injections for large boluses than pump. I think it h… --- ## [Interesting Study, showing the result of vaccination on T1D rates in children](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-showing-the-result-of-vaccination-on-t1d-rates-in-children/10582)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-showing-the-result-of-vaccination-on-t1d-rates-in-children/10582 "2020-12-02T17:35:01Z")
I think many of us with T1D kids suspected that a virus triggered T1D. More evidence that we may have been correct. --- ## [New DIY loop device for OmniPod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-diy-loop-device-for-omnipod/10566)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-diy-loop-device-for-omnipod/10566 "2020-12-02T04:50:12Z")
--- ## [Tslim and control IQ in Europe/Netherlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-and-control-iq-in-europe-netherlands/10557)
**Author:** [@Bzerk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bzerk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-and-control-iq-in-europe-netherlands/10557 "2020-12-02T04:40:02Z")
Hi everybody. After about a 2 year struggle with the insurance companies my girlfriend is finally eligable for a TSlim x2 pump. She’s over the moon about it, but apparently in the Netherlands you are only able to get i… --- ## [Low carb and gluten-free pie crust recipe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-and-gluten-free-pie-crust-recipe/10499)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-and-gluten-free-pie-crust-recipe/10499 "2020-12-02T04:27:12Z")
I saw this on the Integrated Diabetes e-newsletter today. --- ## [Dexcom Does it Again :-(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-does-it-again/10560)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-does-it-again/10560 "2020-12-02T04:04:14Z")
Our Dexcom transmitter just up and died 22 days after starting it, giving a Code 20 error and saying apply a new transmitter. Well that would be great if they allowed us to have more than one transmitter. Then to add a… --- ## [What watch face/complication shows the graph?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-watch-face-complication-shows-the-graph/10572)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-watch-face-complication-shows-the-graph/10572 "2020-12-02T00:10:02Z")
So I got an iPhone 12 Pro Max and the Apple Watch 6 40mm. What faces are you using? Is there one that shows the trend graph? How do I set that up? Please post what you have. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=73) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=75)