# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=75 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 76 --- ## [United Health Care subscribers can now get Omnipods!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/united-health-care-subscribers-can-now-get-omnipods/10561)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/united-health-care-subscribers-can-now-get-omnipods/10561 "2020-12-01T00:15:31Z")
We were just contacted by an Insulet representative that asked if we were still interested about getting K on Omnipod (our request from 5 years ago). She told me that it is now possible to get an Omnipod pump on UGC insu… --- ## [What is xDrip?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-xdrip/10550)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-xdrip/10550 "2020-11-30T22:59:14Z")
I check occasionally when a topic comes up that interests me. Looks like we’ve got a lot of Tandem users here. Like @mm2, I sometimes get impatient with CIQ responding to blood glucose variations, and just do a quick 2… --- ## [Instead of EdgePark, we can now order directly from Insulet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/instead-of-edgepark-we-can-now-order-directly-from-insulet/10559)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/instead-of-edgepark-we-can-now-order-directly-from-insulet/10559 "2020-11-30T20:22:31Z")
We have had to order OmniPods for many years from EdgePark. We had numerous issues over the years with them. We just found out that UHC now has a direct relationship with Insulet. We switched 2 weeks ago. Insulet appears… --- ## [Should we call this condition "diabetes"?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-we-call-this-condition-diabetes/10475)
**Author:** [@JonDeutsch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JonDeutsch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-we-call-this-condition-diabetes/10475 "2020-11-29T19:29:21Z")
Hi All. On this World Diabetes Day 2020, I’ve decided to launch a new resource for the diabetes community that I’ve been working on for about a year: The “Type A” Diabetic Manifesto. Because this is such a thoughtful a… --- ## [Surgery 9/22 prayers would be nice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-9-22-prayers-would-be-nice/10268)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-9-22-prayers-would-be-nice/10268 "2020-11-29T06:03:43Z")
I’m having spinal fusion surgery this upcoming Tuesday on 9/22 at 10:30 am and am really scared. Not so much for the surgery itself, but for the success of the surgery itself and the long, long recovery as long as 12/15/… --- ## [Emergency Tslim Pump Supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-tslim-pump-supplies/10479)
**Author:** [@churcr](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/churcr)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-tslim-pump-supplies/10479 "2020-11-29T01:25:31Z")
So Solara really screwed me up this time. I ordered Dexcom G6 sensors and Tandem Tslim pump supplies on 11/6/2020. When I got home from work on 11/13/2020 (an entire week later), there was a shipment from Solara. I wa… --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving 2020!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving-2020/10537)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving-2020/10537 "2020-11-28T15:47:53Z")
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! --- ## [Better alarming for signal loss?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/better-alarming-for-signal-loss/10541)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/better-alarming-for-signal-loss/10541 "2020-11-28T04:25:11Z")
We had several discussions a few years ago about better alarming. None of the options at the time really worked for me. I am wondering if there are newer technology options for producing obnoxious, super-long alarms at … --- ## [The All-athlon - 1 day, 5 races, 53 miles - Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 8k, 5k](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-all-athlon-1-day-5-races-53-miles-marathon-1-2-marathon-10k-8k-5k/10434)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-all-athlon-1-day-5-races-53-miles-marathon-1-2-marathon-10k-8k-5k/10434 "2020-11-27T23:58:19Z")
I have been wanting to share this but it took me a few days to collect my thoughts on all of it. I want to tell all of you about a day. It was a day unlike any I have had. I will share some details, but the important th… --- ## [New Dexcom Issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-issue/10474)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-issue/10474 "2020-11-27T21:54:56Z")
I was disappointed to find out that Dexcom would no longer be using expedited shipping for faulty equipment after being informed of a shortage. Perhaps this is a new strategy for “delivering shareholder value” at the co… --- ## [Moose, blowtorches, kitchen gadgets and us](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moose-blowtorches-kitchen-gadgets-and-us/3564)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moose-blowtorches-kitchen-gadgets-and-us/3564 "2020-11-27T20:05:17Z")
--- ## [Research project on hypoglycemia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-project-on-hypoglycemia/10533)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-project-on-hypoglycemia/10533 "2020-11-27T17:34:30Z")
I read about this on Diabetes Mine: https://www.hypo-resolve.eu/project --- ## [C peptide result: 1.2 ng/mL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/c-peptide-result-1-2-ng-ml/10459)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/c-peptide-result-1-2-ng-ml/10459 "2020-11-25T18:17:18Z")
Recent C peptide result came back as 1.2 ng/mL. My Endo, who is new (due to insurance plan), wants to verify with antibody tests. It seems like a reasonable idea. According to the internet, 0.5 - 2 ng/ml is the normal… --- ## [New, faster insulin approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-faster-insulin-approved/9900)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-faster-insulin-approved/9900 "2020-11-25T18:14:40Z")
Here’s an excerpt from the Healthline summary from the recent ADA conference: Ultra-Rapid Lyumjev: Eli Lilly announced on June 15 that it obtained FDA clearance for its ultra-rapid insulin, Lyumjev (pronounced LOOM-jeh… --- ## [Probably all been said before inter manufacture insulin pen use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/probably-all-been-said-before-inter-manufacture-insulin-pen-use/10529)
**Author:** [@incidentals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/incidentals)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/probably-all-been-said-before-inter-manufacture-insulin-pen-use/10529 "2020-11-25T15:32:39Z")
I use the novorapid pen to deliver Lantus both are u100 I hate the cheap reusable Lantus pen prone to alter dose when delivering ( dial slips under thumb ) I decided to try the lantus cartridge in the novo rapid pen… … --- ## [Does a vial of Fiasp really only last 28 days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-a-vial-of-fiasp-really-only-last-28-days/10527)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-a-vial-of-fiasp-really-only-last-28-days/10527 "2020-11-24T22:16:47Z")
Hi all! I have been using MDI to manage my diabetes for about 40 years. Recently my post meal highs have been persisting a bit longer, however, so I was considering trying Fiasp. Got my first vial and saw the claim on th… --- ## [Best G6 Sensor location](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-g6-sensor-location/9772)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-g6-sensor-location/9772 "2020-11-24T01:05:00Z")
Anyone put the G6 sensor on the front of their arm, like on the bicep muscle? I want an arm location but sleep on my side, so the side doesn’t work. I’m trying the front this time, and I guess I’ll find out how it goes. --- ## [Increase in BG after Exercise](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/increase-in-bg-after-exercise/10457)
**Author:** [@LatetotheParty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LatetotheParty)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/increase-in-bg-after-exercise/10457 "2020-11-24T00:44:02Z")
I’ve recently made some drastic changes to my diet and reduced both daily calories ~1400 and carbs \<50. I’m getting more frequent spikes in BG after exercise and it takes a while to get it back in range. I’ve read info … --- ## [Combo CGM/Ketone sensor under development](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combo-cgm-ketone-sensor-under-development/10525)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combo-cgm-ketone-sensor-under-development/10525 "2020-11-23T20:17:53Z")
https://www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/new-diabetes-sensor-glucose-ketones#Timeline-and-costs? --- ## [Captain Obvious Overnight Dental Health...that I just recently figured out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/captain-obvious-overnight-dental-health-that-i-just-recently-figured-out/10522)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/captain-obvious-overnight-dental-health-that-i-just-recently-figured-out/10522 "2020-11-23T04:59:14Z")
So I don’t have as many overnight lows as I used to on Lantus…on my Lantus regimen they were a fact of my life…but I still get them. I treat with juice boxes on my nightstand. And then I chase the juice with water from … --- ## [G6 transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter/10442)
**Author:** [@Sally9496](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sally9496)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter/10442 "2020-11-23T00:35:22Z")
I am in need of help please. I have a dexcom G6 and Its pretty new to me. So I accidentally threw my transmitter away. I have a new one now but my reciever has the SN/code from the last on in it. It does not prompt me to… --- ## [Old g5 tranmitters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-g5-tranmitters/10485)
**Author:** [@Osoblu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Osoblu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-g5-tranmitters/10485 "2020-11-22T23:27:59Z")
Is there any reason to hold on to my 6 old g5 tranmitters? Are they of any use? --- ## [Exercise Study at UNC if anyone is interested](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-study-at-unc-if-anyone-is-interested/10236)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-study-at-unc-if-anyone-is-interested/10236 "2020-11-22T23:22:34Z")
UNC Research Study Assessing Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise Looking for Participants Study 1, Research study: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is conducting a remote research study i n the U.S. to … --- ## [Echocardiogram and G6 Sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/echocardiogram-and-g6-sensor/10520)
**Author:** [@JacquelineM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JacquelineM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/echocardiogram-and-g6-sensor/10520 "2020-11-22T18:35:44Z")
I am having an echocardiogram on Wednesday. I am trying to find out if I need to remove my sensor. --- ## [Free G5 dexcom sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-g5-dexcom-sensors/10512)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-g5-dexcom-sensors/10512 "2020-11-22T02:46:25Z")
I have more than several boxes of G5 sensors (4 sensors per box). Sensors have probably expired. MSG me with how many you want and how I can send them to you. --- ## [OmniPod failure due to exercise movement?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-failure-due-to-exercise-movement/10509)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-failure-due-to-exercise-movement/10509 "2020-11-22T02:02:05Z")
I was on day 2 of my pod yesterday. It was working fine, absorption normal. After dinner I did a bit of rowing and stretches to combat after dinner spikes. This worked fine. I went from around 130 downto around 70. Shor… --- ## [Changing my lancet with Daylight Savings Time](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-my-lancet-with-daylight-savings-time/10439)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-my-lancet-with-daylight-savings-time/10439 "2020-11-22T00:13:06Z")
Thanks for the reminder @CatLady! I’m going to change my lancet too since I’m changing everything else. 🥸🤣 --- ## [IBM claims its AI can improve neonatal outcomes and predict the onset of Type 1 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ibm-claims-its-ai-can-improve-neonatal-outcomes-and-predict-the-onset-of-type-1-diabetes/10511)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ibm-claims-its-ai-can-improve-neonatal-outcomes-and-predict-the-onset-of-type-1-diabetes/10511 "2020-11-22T00:04:18Z")
IBM this week presented research investigating how AI and machine learning could be used to improve maternal health in developing countries and predict the onset and progression of Type 1 diabetes. Article here: IBM c… --- ## [Kaiser Permanente: Great insurance for T1 Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kaiser-permanente-great-insurance-for-t1-diabetes/10478)
**Author:** [@Andre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Andre)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kaiser-permanente-great-insurance-for-t1-diabetes/10478 "2020-11-21T21:01:18Z")
Maybe getting a little off topic, but I can highly recommend Kaiser Permanente, if that’s available to anyone. When our son was always thirsty and peed a lot earlier this year, I emailed them for a urine test on the Sund… --- ## [G6 transmitter will not pair with Android Pixel XL running latest version of Xdrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-will-not-pair-with-android-pixel-xl-running-latest-version-of-xdrip/10448)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-will-not-pair-with-android-pixel-xl-running-latest-version-of-xdrip/10448 "2020-11-21T17:42:43Z")
My son was just diagnosed with T1D and I gave him my G6 transmitter and put a sensor on him to help manage his blood sugars until his own system arrives, but it’s not working with his phone. I made sure to disconnect it … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=74) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=76)