# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=78 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 79 --- ## [Handwashing more important than ever!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/handwashing-more-important-than-ever/10329)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/handwashing-more-important-than-ever/10329 "2020-10-10T20:20:48Z")
--- ## [Metformin recalled](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-recalled/10330)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-recalled/10330 "2020-10-09T23:42:46Z")
--- ## [Zilretta: slow release steroid has less effect on BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zilretta-slow-release-steroid-has-less-effect-on-bg/10285)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zilretta-slow-release-steroid-has-less-effect-on-bg/10285 "2020-10-09T19:33:39Z")
Just wanted to mention this even though it’s a older thread… I just had a cortisol shot for tendinitis and they have a slow release cortisol now and the blood sugar spike wasn’t near as bad and only lasted for a day for … --- ## [Cortisone shot and high blood sugars](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cortisone-shot-and-high-blood-sugars/494)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cortisone-shot-and-high-blood-sugars/494 "2020-10-09T00:07:34Z")
So I got a back procedure done last week with included cortisone and lidocaine and now my sugars spike sky high whenever I eat. I have to take twice as much Afrezza to bring them down, and every night it just continues t… --- ## [Meal supplements](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meal-supplements/10320)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meal-supplements/10320 "2020-10-08T22:04:51Z")
Anyone have experience with meal supplements like Ensure or Boost? Due to other medical issues, I’ve lost weight and am having trouble with my appetite. My diabetes clinic dietitian suggested using Boost High Protein as … --- ## [Need a Little Help from the Community - Anonymous 3 Question Survey](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-a-little-help-from-the-community-anonymous-3-question-survey/10306)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-a-little-help-from-the-community-anonymous-3-question-survey/10306 "2020-10-08T15:31:12Z")
Hey Everyone, Cody is taking a Community College Statistics Course and needs some data to crunch. There are 3 questions in this survey, it is completely anonymous and I don’t care if you answer accurately or not. Hones… --- ## [I'm back checking in + pregnancy so far!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-back-checking-in-pregnancy-so-far/9980)
**Author:** [@CarolynA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarolynA)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-back-checking-in-pregnancy-so-far/9980 "2020-10-08T16:30:41Z")
Hi everyone! I’m poking my head back here. I’m 25 weeks pregnant with boy/girl twins! And hitting major insulin resistance (also have 2 placentas). Dexcom/MDI. Pre-pregnancy a1c ~5.8 (lazy management). Approx 15u lantu… --- ## [Bought an iPhone 11 Pro not realizing the 12 is coming out soon! Doh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bought-an-iphone-11-pro-not-realizing-the-12-is-coming-out-soon-doh/10327)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bought-an-iphone-11-pro-not-realizing-the-12-is-coming-out-soon-doh/10327 "2020-10-08T15:05:37Z")
So stupid me bought the iPhone 11 Pro not knowing the 12 is coming out soon. Can’t decide to return it and wait or keep it? I am going to watch the apple event on the 13th then decide. What you all think? --- ## [Apple Watch only showing lines for BG reading](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-only-showing-lines-for-bg-reading/10309)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-only-showing-lines-for-bg-reading/10309 "2020-10-08T12:18:50Z")
So just got my Apple Watch SE today. Setup the Dexcom face and for a minute it showed my BG in the Home Screen. Now it only shows ——— but if I click on it to open the actual app it shows the BG fine. Ideas? Never had an … --- ## [Well written article on the Insulin price problem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/well-written-article-on-the-insulin-price-problem/10325)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/well-written-article-on-the-insulin-price-problem/10325 "2020-10-08T04:35:41Z")
--- ## [Freestyle Libre 3](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-3/10297)
**Author:** [@kalle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kalle)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-3/10297 "2020-10-08T01:06:09Z")
It looks like the third generation of the Libre was just approved: Now it is an actual CGM! --- ## [Artificial pancreas to be tested on 100 patients](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/artificial-pancreas-to-be-tested-on-100-patients/10322)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/artificial-pancreas-to-be-tested-on-100-patients/10322 "2020-10-06T20:26:22Z")
This probably won’t make international headlines, but I think this is quite cool. A Dutch company is going to test a dual-hormone (insulin/glucagon) artificial pancreas on 100 T1D patients. They have done small trials be… --- ## [Funny thing happened](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-thing-happened/10300)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-thing-happened/10300 "2020-10-04T23:08:56Z")
I went to replace my sensor last month and had the strangest thing happen. The applicator would NOT release once I pushed the button and the sensor was supposedly embedded in my abdomen. So I am sitting on my bed, trying… --- ## [Medical bills](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medical-bills/7287)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medical-bills/7287 "2020-10-02T15:52:38Z")
Not really sure where this fits in, but just wanted to vent about medical bills for a minute. I have a high-deductible plan. I live in an area with LOTS of endos, so I’ve been fortunate to be able to switch as needed ov… --- ## [COVID-19 and Type 1 vs. Type 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-and-type-1-vs-type-2/10293)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-and-type-1-vs-type-2/10293 "2020-10-01T18:18:04Z")
Dr. Fauci gave a lecture that you can find on YouTube: In minute 23 he shows a list of underlying medical conditions associated with increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness. Type 2 Diabetes is among them… --- ## [A extraordinary individual: @Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-extraordinary-individual-eric/973)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-extraordinary-individual-eric/973 "2020-10-01T18:13:07Z")
@Eric's impact on our lives has been so significant in the past year. I feel the need to express publicly what I think about him! You all know how difficult a moment it is to see your child diagnosed with this disease.… --- ## [Freestyle Libre: going from 10 to 14-day sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-going-from-10-to-14-day-sensors/5306)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-going-from-10-to-14-day-sensors/5306 "2020-10-01T14:48:23Z")
My haul at the pharmacy. :laughing: Side note: looking forward to using these 14 day sensors! --- ## [Tandem Control-IQ, approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-approved/8879)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-approved/8879 "2020-09-30T22:40:26Z")
The news release from the FDA https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-first-interoperable-automated-insulin-dosing-controller-designed-allow-more-choices --- ## [Update on Eversense](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-eversense/10296)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-eversense/10296 "2020-09-30T21:39:10Z")
--- ## [Libre + Blucon/Nightrider + Pebble watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-blucon-nightrider-pebble-watch/3381)
**Author:** [@Vic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Vic)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-blucon-nightrider-pebble-watch/3381 "2020-09-30T15:29:04Z")
Hi. I’m new here on fudiabetes (just registered). I’m not a native English speaker, so excuse any mistakes. I am a Freestyle Libre user. I lately discovered the Nightrider. I would get one in March. I would like to u… --- ## [New xDrip+ update - what does it do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-xdrip-update-what-does-it-do/10289)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-xdrip-update-what-does-it-do/10289 "2020-09-29T02:15:19Z")
Greetings all. I found a new update for xDrip+ (upon which i now rely heavily!) arrive this morning. Could anyone let me know what is does differently? Or perhaps someone could point me to the update comments/log? I can’… --- ## [Has anyone heard of this CGM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-heard-of-this-cgm/10295)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-heard-of-this-cgm/10295 "2020-09-28T01:45:49Z")
https://glucomenday.com/?fbclid=IwAR0\_B4rVap-dHqrkl-I4fl10PNst\_57bWy5fwCnZHkMhKLNM-E1sFDAhJkg --- ## [Xdrip with T:Connect app?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-t-connect-app/10294)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-t-connect-app/10294 "2020-09-27T23:20:53Z")
Does anyone use the T:Connect concurrently with XDrip on the same phone? Given the transmitter BT signal from sensor \> pump/XDrip and pump \> phone/T:Connect app are different it seems possible, but is there any actual v… --- ## [Basal and BG Leveling Point During Female Hormone Changes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-and-bg-leveling-point-during-female-hormone-changes/10264)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-and-bg-leveling-point-during-female-hormone-changes/10264 "2020-09-25T20:09:35Z")
I’ve written about it before, but it’s so interesting (and frustrating) to observe how effective/ineffective my basal settings are under varying hormone conditions. As a reminder, I only ever basal test during cycle day… --- ## [Unlimited Diabetic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unlimited-diabetic/10279)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unlimited-diabetic/10279 "2020-09-25T19:52:22Z")
This weekend we were notified that my diabetic has been named as a National Merit Semifinalist. He had a score that safely qualified him in all 50 states. One more year of weird online/hybrid high school and onto other… --- ## [Exogenous basal in honeymoon: a hypothesis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exogenous-basal-in-honeymoon-a-hypothesis/5466)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exogenous-basal-in-honeymoon-a-hypothesis/5466 "2020-09-24T08:32:31Z")
This is a hypothesis that I cannot prove but that I think may be true. Hypothesis While in honeymoon, different basal levels across a fairly broad range may be chosen and still appear to work (whereas, after honeymoon,… --- ## [Survey from Tandem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survey-from-tandem/10282)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survey-from-tandem/10282 "2020-09-24T02:14:00Z")
I received a survey from Tandem yesterday. A question they asked that I found interesting was ‘Would you like the ability to switch back and forth between Control IQ and Basil IQ?’ They then gave you space to explain w… --- ## [Switching from Dexcom to Libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-dexcom-to-libre/7866)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-dexcom-to-libre/7866 "2020-03-30T14:03:47Z")
After four years of self-funding the Dexcom, and being denied coverage for both Dexcom and Libre through my insurance, my insurance just revised their Libre coverage rules and at 3:30 AM this morning I woke up to find th… --- ## [First 500+ in years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-500-in-years/10276)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-500-in-years/10276 "2020-09-22T14:37:22Z")
I can’t remember the last time we had a 400 even so to get over 500 today was really worrisome. He had some “mini hot dogs”…the kinds that are in a roll and are baked/microwaved. He had had them before, but only 4 at a… --- ## [In defense of a large number of basal rates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-defense-of-a-large-number-of-basal-rates/10221)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-defense-of-a-large-number-of-basal-rates/10221 "2020-09-21T16:51:34Z")
I have heard the argument that you should only have one single 24 hour basal rate on your pump. People like Stephen Ponder, the sugar surfing author, have said that. :roll\_eyes: Sorry Stephen, won’t even waste time with … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=77) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=79)