# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=76 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 77 --- ## [Emotional Spikes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emotional-spikes/10496)
**Author:** [@Vwahlberg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Vwahlberg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emotional-spikes/10496 "2020-11-19T21:37:19Z")
Just another experience I had yesterday due to the Covid Pandemic. I am 66 years old type 1 trying to be safe every day. I needed to go to my CVS to pickup my prescriptions my BG was 101 and I felt good. Jumped in the tr… --- ## [“Outside meds”](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/outside-meds/10465)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/outside-meds/10465 "2020-11-18T08:04:47Z")
So this is something that’s been mysterious and concerning to me for a long time and I’ve never understood it. None of the people I know who are medical providers understand it… but I’d like to. I went to a new doctor … --- ## [Frustrated with HCP's](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrated-with-hcps/10466)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrated-with-hcps/10466 "2020-11-18T04:26:04Z")
So, I went back to see the diabetes educator after having the g5 for the first 2 weeks, and I got really frustrated with being told that on 2 weeks of data, I should be increasing my night time Levemir when it generally … --- ## [Getting around a confused calibration 2 error?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-around-a-confused-calibration-2-error/8405)
**Author:** [@Pastadude](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pastadude)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-around-a-confused-calibration-2-error/8405 "2020-11-16T19:38:33Z")
Hey everyone, been a while! I’m glad to see the samsung workaround is still helping people out :slight\_smile: I’ve come across a new issue (a few times now), and for the life of me, I can’t figure out what it really mea… --- ## [I have all the tech, now what do I do with it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-have-all-the-tech-now-what-do-i-do-with-it/10477)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-have-all-the-tech-now-what-do-i-do-with-it/10477 "2020-11-15T23:58:43Z")
Thanks to all who gave me advice on where to look for info and suggestions of smartwatches etc. Especially @RogerType1. Great advice! I have set up xdrip and nightscout as followers of dexcom g5, and I have ordered a sm… --- ## [What is it about Wal-Mart?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-it-about-wal-mart/10425)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-it-about-wal-mart/10425 "2020-11-15T21:30:39Z")
So I ate extra carbs before I left the house, had planned my route for the shortest path through the store, slowed my pace…and got my first low alert (set at 100, for Pete’s sake, just for this trip). I reset my alert t… --- ## [74 Years With Type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/74-years-with-type-1/8791)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/74-years-with-type-1/8791 "2020-11-15T18:44:15Z")
Sept 15, 2019, was my 74’th diaversary. Still no complications except for some neuropathy in my feet and legs. I hope the research being done on long term T1D’s in Boston will explain why some of us are so lucky to have … --- ## [I'm not sure if this exist?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-sure-if-this-exist/10469)
**Author:** [@Cgnelson72](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cgnelson72)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-sure-if-this-exist/10469 "2020-11-14T05:14:30Z")
Hi I’m a brand new diabetic only two weeks now. I’m currently taking two different types of insulin Lispro from a vile and Lantus from a pen. I’m using him this way simply because that’s what my insurance would pay for. … --- ## [Recommended Daily Carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommended-daily-carbs/10451)
**Author:** [@LatetotheParty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LatetotheParty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommended-daily-carbs/10451 "2020-11-14T03:41:00Z")
First post. Diagnosed as T1 LATA 4 yeats ago at age 56. It’s taken me a while to adjust and I’m finally getting serious. Diet was horrible and used insulin to keep on my crappy diet. Latest A1C was bad 9.5, and had small… --- ## [Stressed out about eating carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stressed-out-about-eating-carbs/9849)
**Author:** [@pancreaswanted](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/pancreaswanted)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stressed-out-about-eating-carbs/9849 "2020-11-12T22:32:27Z")
I have had t1 for 9 years and have always eaten lowish carb, between 50-100 carbs/day. My honeymoon lasted for about 2 years and I was and am pretty strict about foods I eat. I dont eat (and havent eaten) legumes, pizza… --- ## [Steroids](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/steroids/10462)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/steroids/10462 "2020-11-12T21:17:35Z")
Have been having some kind of pinched nerve or something in my back for the last week or so that’s really got be pretty immobilized… Have been putting off seeing a real doctor because I know they only thing they’ll reco… --- ## [Is anyone using the InPen?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-using-the-inpen/10453)
**Author:** [@evvyponder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/evvyponder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-using-the-inpen/10453 "2020-11-10T16:53:34Z")
Hi! I’m going to switch to the InPen for my MDI. Does anyone have experience with the InPen? Do you see a big difference in management? How has it been? Thanks! --- ## [Why I hate my Apple phone sometimes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-hate-my-apple-phone-sometimes/10440)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-hate-my-apple-phone-sometimes/10440 "2020-11-10T14:45:48Z")
Thanks to being a T1D, I have had a phone (Apple SE) for longer than most of my friends: so that is one benefit of D! My phone has been a great way to deal with D, much better than using other dedicated equipment for me… --- ## [Eversense has life!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eversense-has-life/10410)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eversense-has-life/10410 "2020-11-10T00:57:29Z")
https://www.ascensia.com/press/press-releases/press-release/?id=20c0fc6a-c62e-404a-8985-5aadb94c3270 --- ## [New Tandem tslim! Have some questions!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-tandem-tslim-have-some-questions/10433)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-tandem-tslim-have-some-questions/10433 "2020-11-08T18:08:06Z")
I just got my new pump yesterday woohoo! Now I am trying to figure it out. :slight\_smile: Confused in control IQ… why do I need a basal rate in my profile if I’m using control iq? Doesn’t it raise and lower the basal fo… --- ## [Dexcom acknowledges dexcom follow down for some](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-acknowledges-dexcom-follow-down-for-some/10438)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-acknowledges-dexcom-follow-down-for-some/10438 "2020-11-07T21:29:19Z")
Been down for a while. Dexcom acknowledges --- ## [Daylight savings time ends tonight (November 1st) in the US](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-ends-tonight-november-1st-in-the-us/10415)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-ends-tonight-november-1st-in-the-us/10415 "2020-11-01T22:42:43Z")
If you live in an area on DST, remember to adjust your pump’s time settings to “fall back” 1 hour. Happy Hallowe’en! :jack\_o\_lantern: --- ## [New CGM announced: SugarBeat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-cgm-announced-sugarbeat/4971)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-cgm-announced-sugarbeat/4971 "2020-11-07T01:04:50Z")
--- ## [Random paths to improvement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-paths-to-improvement/10432)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-paths-to-improvement/10432 "2020-11-06T17:50:29Z")
I’ve been recollecting today about all the dysfunction I’ve had with the medical community since being diagnosed with diabetes… and it occurred to me that one theme has been largely common—- the disconnect between the me… --- ## [New phone suggestion... 4 days battery runtime](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-phone-suggestion-4-days-battery-runtime/9803)
**Author:** [@rkw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rkw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-phone-suggestion-4-days-battery-runtime/9803 "2020-11-05T10:31:08Z")
Had to break down and buy a new phone, always a traumatic event once you realize the amount of work needing done after restoration of apps & data from backups…but I digress. I grabbed a new Motorola G Power…it has a 500… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Transmitter reset with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-transmitter-reset-with-xdrip/9634)
**Author:** [@Pbm58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pbm58)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-transmitter-reset-with-xdrip/9634 "2020-11-04T23:46:30Z")
My G6 transmitter expired a few days ago. After reading many forums I installed xDrip+ on my Samsung Galaxy tab, connected to the transmitter and reset. I checked the dates and it showed 108 days remaining. Unpaired from… --- ## [First A1C with Control IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-a1c-with-control-iq/10429)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-a1c-with-control-iq/10429 "2020-11-04T05:06:20Z")
I received my first A1C since starting Control IQ. It came in at 5.7 which is within my range of A1C’s for the past few years. So I’m happy to see that. I run in sleep mode all day. The best thing is more stable over… --- ## [Tandem & Dexcom Integration Question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-dexcom-integration-question/10421)
**Author:** [@eilatan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/eilatan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-dexcom-integration-question/10421 "2020-11-03T01:40:33Z")
I’ve started the process for getting a Tandem t:slim X2 and I’m really excited about it. But one thing I’m curious about and which I’m not seeing any information about is whether or not the pump or the t:connect software… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Problem with xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-problem-with-xdrip/10417)
**Author:** [@dmac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dmac)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-problem-with-xdrip/10417 "2020-11-02T23:09:24Z")
I have just switched from the G5 to the G6. I made sure to follow all of the required changes including enabling the ‘Native Mode’. I had a small problem when the sensor did not start after the required warm-up period. … --- ## [BuyInsulin.com: a new, cheaper and friendlier way to order insulin from Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buyinsulin-com-a-new-cheaper-and-friendlier-way-to-order-insulin-from-canada/10406)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buyinsulin-com-a-new-cheaper-and-friendlier-way-to-order-insulin-from-canada/10406 "2020-10-31T18:58:40Z")
BuyInsulin.com is a brick and mortar pharmacy in Winnipeg, Manitoba, that recently turned itself into an online ordering pharmacy. I have been in touch with the owner to double check the information I am mentioning abov… --- ## [Omnipod FREE trial for Dexcom users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-free-trial-for-dexcom-users/10412)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-free-trial-for-dexcom-users/10412 "2020-10-31T15:32:35Z")
Did any else get the Omnipod 30 say trial offer from Dexcom? "If you have been looking for ways to simplify your insulin delivery method, consider using the Omnipod DASH System! Working alongside† Dexcom G6, Omnipod ca… --- ## [Huwawei Watch 2 for sale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/huwawei-watch-2-for-sale/10413)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/huwawei-watch-2-for-sale/10413 "2020-10-30T05:07:40Z")
Have an orgiginal Huwawei Watch 2 (not GT2) for sale with charger and wall wart if you need it. Price negotiable. Definitely some wear and tear but still works great and works WONDERFULLY for looping. Just upgraded to an… --- ## [Cgm newbie question!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-newbie-question/10393)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-newbie-question/10393 "2020-10-29T20:09:31Z")
Hi everyone, This is my first post, so thanks in advance!! I’m a 44 yr old T1D. Yesterday, I got my first cgm. Dexcom g5. I don’t have a receiver and only use my phone (at this starting point anyway), and am already r… --- ## [Switch from Lantus to Tresiba not working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switch-from-lantus-to-tresiba-not-working/10382)
**Author:** [@Hidan123](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hidan123)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switch-from-lantus-to-tresiba-not-working/10382 "2020-10-29T19:02:44Z")
Hi All, I have been a type 1 since the last 5 years. Always been on lantus throughout for my basal, taking it one time in the night. Started off with 19 units and had reached 34 units until last month. Recently my endo … --- ## [Pretype1 diabetic?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretype1-diabetic/10381)
**Author:** [@clara](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/clara)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretype1-diabetic/10381 "2020-10-29T18:39:02Z")
Has anyone here had experiences with pre type1 diabetes? My husband and FIL both have type 1. We found out that my 17 year old son has a high HbA1c of 5.9 and will go over 200 sometimes with very high carb meals. His fas… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=75) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=77)