# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=79 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 80 --- ## [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 … --- ## [Dexcom Technical Support HELL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-technical-support-hell/8265)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-technical-support-hell/8265 "2020-09-20T23:05:57Z")
I’ve had a horrible time the past week dealing with Dexcom customer support. We call pretty often because it’s a rare occurrence for Samson’s sensors to last the full 10 days. Anyways, last week we had a sensor fail pre… --- ## [Control IQ - First Day Thoughts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-first-day-thoughts/9388)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-first-day-thoughts/9388 "2020-09-19T02:48:48Z")
Well we upgraded to Control IQ last night and I have to say the first 24 hours were really great. Cody said he only touched the pump a few times, and he even got the 12 hour no touch shutoff warning message because he o… --- ## [Snacks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/snacks/10270)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/snacks/10270 "2020-09-18T22:55:35Z")
Has anyone tried: https://perfectsnacks.com/products/dark-chocolate-almond#cart? Trying to find some tasty delicious “treats” that don’t spike blood sugars like crazy. The Ezekiel raisin bread spikes me. --- ## [Not diabetes, but a few prayers please](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-diabetes-but-a-few-prayers-please/10240)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-diabetes-but-a-few-prayers-please/10240 "2020-09-18T17:49:48Z")
Well, things are getting very real here in the greater Portland area. We have a few small towns that have already been wiped off the map, and are currently evacuating two medium sized towns on the outskirts of the metro… --- ## [Anyone upgrade to ios14 yet? Does the G6 app support it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-upgrade-to-ios14-yet-does-the-g6-app-support-it/10265)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-upgrade-to-ios14-yet-does-the-g6-app-support-it/10265 "2020-09-18T00:53:49Z")
Wondering if Dexcom has kept up to date with the latest iOS. --- ## [Cells that Evade the Immune System - Warning more Type 1 mouse research](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cells-that-evade-the-immune-system-warning-more-type-1-mouse-research/10256)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cells-that-evade-the-immune-system-warning-more-type-1-mouse-research/10256 "2020-09-17T13:37:54Z")
Some interesting progress reported here: --- ## [Is there a Watch that can run XDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-watch-that-can-run-xdrip/9908)
**Author:** [@dmac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dmac)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-watch-that-can-run-xdrip/9908 "2020-09-16T02:35:49Z")
Eric; I have been asked by a very unlikely source to help a T1D. This diabetic wants to have a ‘standalone’ watch with the xDrip application. The source is a Dexcom employee. He knows I use the SWR50 with xDrip. This emp… --- ## [Miaomiao and watch help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-and-watch-help/10255)
**Author:** [@Chellenybelle\_x](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chellenybelle_x)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-and-watch-help/10255 "2020-09-15T18:58:48Z")
Okay. So I’ve stumbled across this forum (which is great by the way) as I am in desperate need of help! I use a libre sensor and miao miao - used glimp alongside this for almost two years! Apart from the odd glitch, it’… --- ## [Restarting G6 sensor failed? Help!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restarting-g6-sensor-failed-help/8928)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restarting-g6-sensor-failed-help/8928 "2020-09-15T18:58:02Z")
@Nickyghaleb Restarted a G6 sensor on day 10 and it told me “single start sensor”. It got as far as starting the 2 hour warm up. The transmitter is 8H and was activated on 12-9-19. Any options? I used the no code 15 min… --- ## [Dealing with Diabetic Burnout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dealing-with-diabetic-burnout/10223)
**Author:** [@evvyponder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/evvyponder)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dealing-with-diabetic-burnout/10223 "2020-09-15T16:56:35Z")
I’m 17 years old, and I’ve been Type One Diabetic for more than 16 of those years. I recently started college but am back home quarantining because of COVID. Recently, I have been struggling more and more with my managem… --- ## [Question about Dexcom Share Login Credentials/ Authentication](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-dexcom-share-login-credentials-authentication/10250)
**Author:** [@Tama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tama)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-dexcom-share-login-credentials-authentication/10250 "2020-09-15T15:31:39Z")
My 9yo has just gone onto the Dexcom G6 - so far so good. I’m looking at ways of accessing his BG data through the Dexcom Share system. My first stop was Fitbit watch faces like Glance & Sentinel which require the user… --- ## [7 Pod Failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/7-pod-failures/10249)
**Author:** [@rhoadesaa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rhoadesaa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/7-pod-failures/10249 "2020-09-13T16:30:25Z")
I’ve had 7 pods fail in a month’s time. 2 different boxes; same shipment. All codes indicate insulin delivery stopped. All were in different areas of my abdomen. Diabetes educator suggested not using abdomen (ps—I do … --- ## [Thoughts on "paleo" diets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thoughts-on-paleo-diets/2431)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thoughts-on-paleo-diets/2431 "2020-09-13T16:09:33Z")
Getting a little far off from the OP’s question - but there were couple of interesting points in @Robellengold and @TiaG 's posts that got me thinking about the whole “Paleo diet” thing. \[ @michel - maybe you could split… --- ## [G6 Newbie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-newbie/10101)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-newbie/10101 "2020-09-13T15:24:48Z")
Just got my G6 and inserted my first sensor this afternoon. I downloaded the G6 app, Clarity app. There are so many questions that I have. Is there a computer based, web based Clarity? A few years ago, when I demo’ed a … --- ## [Xdrip, g6, and android 11](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-g6-and-android-11/10232)
**Author:** [@Mikeb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mikeb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-g6-and-android-11/10232 "2020-09-13T01:45:39Z")
So my Pixel 4XL is ready to update to android 11. But before I do I wanted to see if anyone is aware of any compatibility issues with xdrip? --- ## [Free Style Libre Accuracy Readings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153 "2020-09-12T20:15:01Z")
There are many threads devoted to the Dexcom systems, but very few mentions of the FSLibre system. I was on the G4 and the G5 Dex and found little success. So, I moved over to the Libre. I have found that although when … --- ## [Insulin more effective on day 1 of pod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-more-effective-on-day-1-of-pod/10242)
**Author:** [@Poppa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Poppa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-more-effective-on-day-1-of-pod/10242 "2020-09-12T13:02:00Z")
When I start a new pod the insulin work better during the first 24 hours and then drops off slowly until the pod is finished any suggestions ? --- ## [Happy Labor Day!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-labor-day/10222)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-labor-day/10222 "2020-09-11T13:56:11Z")
My mom came over for Labor Day dinner tonight. I made some extra large calzones. I thought I had made too much and that I would be eating calzone for breakfast and lunch tomorrow. But nope, it’s all gone! When I took… --- ## [Sure was a heavy Overpatch package](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sure-was-a-heavy-overpatch-package/10235)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sure-was-a-heavy-overpatch-package/10235 "2020-09-10T20:36:51Z")
Could barely lug out into the house! Massive envelope filled with 10 gigantic Overpatch patches… each apparently weighing a littler over 100 lb. :laughing: --- ## [Going from Libre Freestyle to Dexcom G6 - any tips?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-from-libre-freestyle-to-dexcom-g6-any-tips/10234)
**Author:** [@Tama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tama)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-from-libre-freestyle-to-dexcom-g6-any-tips/10234 "2020-09-10T14:45:22Z")
My 9yo has been using the Libre Freestyle for years, so we’re pretty comfortable with fitting it etc. The normal placement is the back of his arm - which does a great job surviving playground rough-and-tumble, sports et… --- ## [Covid School Year - aka, I had hope, which is now lost :-(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-school-year-aka-i-had-hope-which-is-now-lost/10201)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-school-year-aka-i-had-hope-which-is-now-lost/10201 "2020-09-09T23:36:34Z")
Well what we thought we were heading to and what has actually transpired the last few weeks is somewhat maddening. My son is a senior this year, and the school talked all summer like there would be a hybrid model of sch… --- ## [Facemasks for exercise](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/facemasks-for-exercise/10230)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/facemasks-for-exercise/10230 "2020-09-09T17:26:38Z")
There are a ton of different exercise masks you can get. But based on what I have read and heard, these are the ones that are generally favored by the running crowd. New Balance Face Mask V3 Totally back-ordered, but… --- ## [How much diabetes supplies do you keep at home?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-diabetes-supplies-do-you-keep-at-home/10205)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-diabetes-supplies-do-you-keep-at-home/10205 "2020-09-09T16:09:05Z")
How much diabetes supplies do you keep on hand at home? I’m always afraid of an emergency where I wont be able to get Insulin or test strips etc…so I’m trying to stock up as much as I can without being crazy. Of course s… --- ## [Xdrip+ with Dexcom G5 and Android 10](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-dexcom-g5-and-android-10/10128)
**Author:** [@Hellis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hellis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-dexcom-g5-and-android-10/10128 "2020-09-09T04:45:34Z")
Hi all, I use a Motorola Moto G7 Power, Xdrip+ and a dexcom G5, and have used this combination for a long time. However, following the Android 10 update to the phone a few days ago I have been having terrible connection … --- ## [Android phone compatibility & Dexcom G6 app (September 2020)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/android-phone-compatibility-dexcom-g6-app-september-2020/10204)
**Author:** [@Tama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tama)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/android-phone-compatibility-dexcom-g6-app-september-2020/10204 "2020-09-05T23:06:50Z")
My 9yo son is moving from the Libre Freestyle to the Dexcom G6 next weekend. So I’m trying to source a phone to act as a monitoring point. The phone is going to spend almost of it’s time in my son’s diabetes kit, or pl… --- ## [When Good CGMs Go Bad. :D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-good-cgms-go-bad-d/10217)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-good-cgms-go-bad-d/10217 "2020-09-05T17:12:21Z")
What I would really love (and I have asked the SugarMate developer this question and he said it would be available in future release(s)…but this is before he was bought out), are phone calls for these types of situatio… --- ## [A primer on intramuscular bolus injecting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-primer-on-intramuscular-bolus-injecting/10174)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-primer-on-intramuscular-bolus-injecting/10174 "2020-09-04T15:32:53Z")
Greetings all, I am finding an ever-increasing need for faster bolus action. Whether it’s a missed pre-bolus (the piping hot meal in front of me and i haven’t bolussed yet), eating out in restaurants where i’ve no idea … --- ## [Dexcom G4/G5 transmitter battery replacement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-g5-transmitter-battery-replacement/910)
**Author:** [@walkingthedragon88](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/walkingthedragon88)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-g5-transmitter-battery-replacement/910 "2020-09-04T00:38:39Z")
When traveling I was forced to check a bag and neglected to take out my Dex (transmitter too). It froze (was over a year old), now the receiver does not pick up the transmitter, and I cannot currently allow myself (finan… --- ## [Is Dexcom imploding?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-dexcom-imploding/6892)
**Author:** [@DDunn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DDunn)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-dexcom-imploding/6892 "2020-09-03T21:23:37Z")
You would never know it from their stock price, which is soaring, but as far as the actual performance of their product (overall, this is person-to-person, I know), and their customer service, it seems that Dexcom has ta… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=78) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=80)