# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=83 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 84 --- ## [Xdrip+ and samsung galaxy watch active](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-samsung-galaxy-watch-active/7163)
**Author:** [@Wijk\_diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Wijk_diabetes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-samsung-galaxy-watch-active/7163 "2020-07-09T22:08:12Z")
Hi! I recently bought the samsung galaxy watch active and i also recently saw the miaomiao. Then i did some research and found out that tizen and dripx do not work together. But does anyone know if i can show/get noti… --- ## [xDrip stopped uploading to Nightscout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-uploading-to-nightscout/9963)
**Author:** [@ddx23](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ddx23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-uploading-to-nightscout/9963 "2020-07-09T00:44:46Z")
Hi, I had a Dexcom G6 --\> xDrip+ --\> Nightscout setup that worked perfectly. Here’s what’s happening now: I decided to change my collector to the Dexcom app I am still using xDrip so it is grabbing CGM data from Dexc… --- ## [Insulin overdose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-overdose/9947)
**Author:** [@mariap](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mariap)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-overdose/9947 "2020-07-08T21:49:55Z")
Hi, Last night I inadvertently had my pump deliver 20 units of insulin. During the following 6 hours I was able to maintain my glucose levels between 220 and 100, by consuming 50 glucose tablets, having honey, sorbet an… --- ## [Diatribe article on menstrual cycles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diatribe-article-on-menstrual-cycles/9964)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diatribe-article-on-menstrual-cycles/9964 "2020-07-08T14:55:52Z")
--- ## [Relocated and Looking for a new Endocrinologist](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relocated-and-looking-for-a-new-endocrinologist/9955)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relocated-and-looking-for-a-new-endocrinologist/9955 "2020-07-07T19:05:43Z")
I recently relocated from SoCal to Gig Harbor WA and am looking for a new Endocrinologist. Does anyone have a recommendation? I am willing to drive to the greater Seattle area. If you prefer not to post a name on this fo… --- ## [Best pharmacy chain for Dexcom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-pharmacy-chain-for-dexcom/6200)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-pharmacy-chain-for-dexcom/6200 "2020-07-07T07:58:41Z")
Seems like my 2019 plans got more complicated recently and would like to incrementally fix one complication by switching to one of the national chain pharmacies for my Dexcom G5 sensors and transmitters. Looking for feed… --- ## [Everyone should get one of these - a pulse oximeter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everyone-should-get-one-of-these-a-pulse-oximeter/9954)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everyone-should-get-one-of-these-a-pulse-oximeter/9954 "2020-07-06T20:38:03Z")
This is a good thing to have in case you get an infection. It is used to check your oxygen saturation. Hemoglobin is the molecule in your red blood cells that carries oxygen. A pulse oximeter checks the percentage of he… --- ## [Gvoke HypoPen autoinjector now available](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gvoke-hypopen-autoinjector-now-available/9933)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gvoke-hypopen-autoinjector-now-available/9933 "2020-07-06T19:43:24Z")
The Gvoke HypoPen autoinjector is now available in the US. I hope Xeris will launch it in Europe soon as well. This would be such a major improvement over the current cumbersome glucagon kits. I never bothered to explain… --- ## [Ultrafast-acting form of insulin developed by Stanford researchers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ultrafast-acting-form-of-insulin-developed-by-stanford-researchers/9939)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ultrafast-acting-form-of-insulin-developed-by-stanford-researchers/9939 "2020-07-06T15:14:22Z")
I saw this post on FB by ‎Scott Paradis‎ to CGMitC Off Topic #T1DIY with link to Ultrafast-acting form of insulin developed by Stanford researchers It says "90% of peak activity only 5-minutes after injection. "! Still… --- ## [Max Domi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/max-domi/9948)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/max-domi/9948 "2020-07-04T21:12:13Z")
I was getting my fix of NHL news today on the internet and came across this article about Max Domi…NHL star player with T1D. Son of an NHL star. The article summarizes some of his decision factors when the NHL resta… --- ## [Charlie Kimball: T1 Athlete](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/charlie-kimball-t1-athlete/9951)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/charlie-kimball-t1-athlete/9951 "2020-07-04T20:22:14Z")
As a diabetic, exercise can be a challenge to manage bg’s. Charlie Kimball who is an Indy car driver for the Tresiba team got a great write up today in Ars Technica for his diabetic data being part of the Indy car’s tele… --- ## [Drinking Lots of Water and Lowered BGs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drinking-lots-of-water-and-lowered-bgs/9942)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drinking-lots-of-water-and-lowered-bgs/9942 "2020-07-03T18:02:49Z")
Has this happened to anyone? When I drink a lot of water, my blood sugars will go low. I have experimented with this countless times, and it has happened every time with me. But I am not talking about a glass of water; … --- ## [Libre - MM2 - XDrip+ - SIM card smartwatch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-mm2-xdrip-sim-card-smartwatch/9931)
**Author:** [@carolbruzos](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/carolbruzos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-mm2-xdrip-sim-card-smartwatch/9931 "2020-07-03T01:43:59Z")
Hello… I’m sorry if I’m asking something that’s not anything new… But I haven’t quite got the exact answer I need… I want to give my T1 husband a smartwatch… But since he hates carrying a phone, I need a SIM card smartw… --- ## [Dexcom 5 on top of upper leg (thigh); is heat from laptop a problem? Rant about "economics of a cure"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-5-on-top-of-upper-leg-thigh-is-heat-from-laptop-a-problem-rant-about-economics-of-a-cure/9141)
**Author:** [@Jimw338](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jimw338)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-5-on-top-of-upper-leg-thigh-is-heat-from-laptop-a-problem-rant-about-economics-of-a-cure/9141 "2020-07-02T22:04:13Z")
I have my Dexcom on the top of my upper thigh (one of the spots that isn’t too torn up yet (\*) (\*) The curse of insulin pumps and cgm - you exchange fingertips that are torn up with skin in about 15 or 16 places that is… --- ## [Help! G6 calibration error](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-g6-calibration-error/9935)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-g6-calibration-error/9935 "2020-07-02T20:41:36Z")
I started a new G6 sensor and transmitter today, and of course have had to calibrate, or try to calibrate I should say. I got a calibration error “Calibrate after 7:46 pm.” Which I did, but the calibration error won’t go… --- ## [Tandem ControlIQ and Correction Boluses](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-controliq-and-correction-boluses/9929)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-controliq-and-correction-boluses/9929 "2020-06-30T23:06:45Z")
I’ve been on CIQ for about 1 month. The best thing about it is the overnight stable blood sugars. If that was the only benefit, well worth it for me. But there is one thing that really frustrates me and I don’t quite … --- ## [Tandem acquires Sugarmate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-acquires-sugarmate/9903)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-acquires-sugarmate/9903 "2020-06-30T22:49:01Z")
Anyone use Sugarmate? What advantage is there with Tslim integration? --- ## [Joslin Medalists and the Medals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/joslin-medalists-and-the-medals/6605)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/joslin-medalists-and-the-medals/6605 "2020-06-30T01:58:35Z")
The Joslin Medalists are people who have completed 50 years with type 1 diabetes, and who have been awarded a medal for that accomplishment. There are more than 5000 individuals who have this medal. The picture below sho… --- ## [Dexcom sensor applicator problem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-applicator-problem/9137)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-applicator-problem/9137 "2020-06-29T21:39:11Z")
I tried to put in my new Dexcom sensor today and the applicator wouldn’t come off. I had heard about this happening before, but of course I can’t find where it was now (I think it was Reddit). Apparently this is a known … --- ## [Random thoughts on coronavirus and diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-thoughts-on-coronavirus-and-diabetes/9911)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-thoughts-on-coronavirus-and-diabetes/9911 "2020-06-29T20:44:04Z")
I was looking at the very steep upward COVID-19 data curves and felt an immediate urge like I needed to take action right that second. Obviously the numbers are alarming in their own right but I started to wonder if my r… --- ## [I'm an OmniPod Klutz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-an-omnipod-klutz/9905)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-an-omnipod-klutz/9905 "2020-06-29T04:37:51Z")
I’ve been happy since taking on the OmniPod in December 2019, after 13 years as a MedTronic tuber. But damnit, twice in the last 10 days I have managed to knock a pod off by not watching where my arm swang (once while l… --- ## [Dexcom G6 and Angiogram](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-angiogram/9902)
**Author:** [@egreen76](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/egreen76)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-angiogram/9902 "2020-06-28T21:04:24Z")
I have to have an angiogram in the morning. I found out I have to take my Omnipod off due to X-rays being used. Do I also need to remove my Dexcom?? I failed to ask. --- ## [Tackling My Increased Social Anxiety Since Becoming T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tackling-my-increased-social-anxiety-since-becoming-t1d/9907)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tackling-my-increased-social-anxiety-since-becoming-t1d/9907 "2020-06-28T14:26:16Z")
As regulars here might remember, I was diagnosed with T1D at 21 years old. So I have a pretty stout sample size of my life behaviors both Before and During T1D. Since diagnosis, I have been in a constantly high workload… --- ## [Andre Guest - A case of COVID causing Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/andre-guest-a-case-of-covid-causing-diabetes/9918)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/andre-guest-a-case-of-covid-causing-diabetes/9918 "2020-06-28T02:45:39Z")
“Although Andre had no underlying medical conditions, the first thing doctors discovered was that he had developed Type 1 diabetes — his blood sugar was a dangerous 1,500 milligrams per deciliter, more than 10 times th… --- ## [1st T1D Captain on a U.S. revenue flight](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-t1d-captain-on-a-u-s-revenue-flight/9904)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-t1d-captain-on-a-u-s-revenue-flight/9904 "2020-06-26T16:10:20Z")
--- ## [Another Omnipod PDM failure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-omnipod-pdm-failure/2756)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-omnipod-pdm-failure/2756 "2020-06-26T13:43:29Z")
It seems that I don’t get more than a year from these even though it is warranty is for 4 years. I’m betting this is by design so that there aren’t too many extra PDM’s floating around. This really sucks when you don’t… --- ## [Happy Fathers Day!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-fathers-day/9890)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-fathers-day/9890 "2020-06-26T09:02:45Z")
Happy Fathers Day everyone. My son’s helped me celebrate by rotating my Jeep tires. 35" wheels are great when you are offroading, but are kind of a pain when rotating. --- ## [Kids with COVID-19 and pediatric multi-inflammatory syndrome are now exhibiting diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kids-with-covid-19-and-pediatric-multi-inflammatory-syndrome-are-now-exhibiting-diabetes/9813)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kids-with-covid-19-and-pediatric-multi-inflammatory-syndrome-are-now-exhibiting-diabetes/9813 "2020-06-25T19:39:10Z")
This is scary. I am sure these parents must feel awful. Though I wonder if we could potentially learn something about the mechanisms of disease occurring in T1 by studying some of these children. --- ## [Another study on COVID-19 and diabetes (from France)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-study-on-covid-19-and-diabetes-from-france/9896)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-study-on-covid-19-and-diabetes-from-france/9896 "2020-06-24T19:27:12Z")
Just came across this. I am not sure if it’s yet another study or if it’s been mentioned before. Much the same conclusions as others, but this one adds some interesting details that others may not have addressed, such as… --- ## [Hurry up and get your alcohol swabs!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurry-up-and-get-your-alcohol-swabs/9423)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurry-up-and-get-your-alcohol-swabs/9423 "2020-04-12T03:08:56Z")
Hey everyone, Don’t know if it’s crazy yet where you live, but stores here are out of hand-soap, hand-sanitizer, and alcohol swabs! I’m not too worried about the virus, more worried abut the ensuing sanity. I have a b… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=82) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=84)