# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=87 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 88 --- ## [Great News Despite This Horrid Pandemic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/great-news-despite-this-horrid-pandemic/9706)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/great-news-despite-this-horrid-pandemic/9706 "2020-04-30T18:31:46Z")
So as some of you may recall, I spent about 1 & 1/2 months going through medication changes for my Schizophrenia. It was hell on my BGs. I was needing anywhere from 70% to 140% basal, needing to change my rates continuou… --- ## [Exercise plan after being sedentary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-plan-after-being-sedentary/9712)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-plan-after-being-sedentary/9712 "2020-04-30T14:33:39Z")
I’m ashamed to admit the following, so don’t judge me too harshly, as I need some advice. I’ve been fairly sedentary recently (not due to Covid-19), due to Rheumatoid arthritis and anxiety issues, along with a major life… --- ## [Instant Pot](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/instant-pot/2018)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/instant-pot/2018 "2020-04-29T18:16:38Z")
Another thing I’m obsessed with right now - my instant pot! Makes life so much easier. --- ## [Here's what blood sugar looks like in glucose normal people](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heres-what-blood-sugar-looks-like-in-glucose-normal-people/4570)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heres-what-blood-sugar-looks-like-in-glucose-normal-people/4570 "2020-04-29T16:04:50Z")
A study was just published in PLOS ONE showing that even healthy people have pretty high blood sugar spikes some of the time, with some spending 15 percent of their time over 140 mg/DL and 2 percent of their day over 20… --- ## [Interesting Visualization of Covid-19 Deaths compared to other causes (US)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-visualization-of-covid-19-deaths-compared-to-other-causes-us/9557)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-visualization-of-covid-19-deaths-compared-to-other-causes-us/9557 "2020-04-28T19:56:58Z")
Interesting visualization, putting the deaths caused by Covid-19 in March 2020 into perspective of other common causes of death. Also, please note as that the visualization runs you will see the deaths per day until it … --- ## [Type two and food challenges](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-two-and-food-challenges/1919)
**Author:** [@Gary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gary)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-two-and-food-challenges/1919 "2020-04-28T17:34:28Z")
Dinner today was a prime example of the food challenges faced by PWD with T2. It consisted of Chinese style food, I call it Chinese style because I doubt the Chinese actually eat this stuff in that manner. There was ora… --- ## [Some safety phone apps for outdoor activity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-safety-phone-apps-for-outdoor-activity/9705)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-safety-phone-apps-for-outdoor-activity/9705 "2020-04-28T17:31:56Z")
Hi everyone. With people possibly doing more outside activities like walking or hiking or running, but doing to it alone, I wanted to pass along a few apps that can be used for safety. These apps let you send a notifica… --- ## [Keto Diet: does anyone follow this?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keto-diet-does-anyone-follow-this/8112)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keto-diet-does-anyone-follow-this/8112 "2020-04-28T16:00:13Z")
i’ve been reading a lot lately about the Keto diet. i need carbs to fuel my swimming, but i was just wondering if anyone here follows this diet and if they feel healthy and have good BG control.( and exercise at the same… --- ## [Planning on herd immunity?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-on-herd-immunity/9699)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-on-herd-immunity/9699 "2020-04-28T00:48:35Z")
Seems like the medical researchers can not determine if herd immunity is in our future or not: I can no longer delay making travel plans for July/August. The last thing I want to do is take a flight just to infect my… --- ## [Its in the poop !?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/its-in-the-poop/9684)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/its-in-the-poop/9684 "2020-04-27T22:34:48Z")
Interesting article regarding detection/assessment of covid in populations. --- ## [Xdrip settings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-settings/9697)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-settings/9697 "2020-04-27T19:19:24Z")
I am currently using the x strip app and native is not checked so I am using the x strip algorithm to get my blood glucose readings. If I checked native I was sure I would get dexcom readings. But I am getting no reading… --- ## [Dexcom US COVID-2019 Patient Assistance program](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-us-covid-2019-patient-assistance-program/9701)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-us-covid-2019-patient-assistance-program/9701 "2020-04-27T16:28:08Z")
Announced today. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dexcom-launch-patient-assistance-program-120000635.html When the program launches for current customers who meet eligibility requirements, Dexcom will: Enroll eligible … --- ## [Looking to Hear Some Personal Experiences of Those Who Have Used the Dexcom G5 & G6 CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-hear-some-personal-experiences-of-those-who-have-used-the-dexcom-g5-g6-cgm/6619)
**Author:** [@Diabeetus4Life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Diabeetus4Life)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-hear-some-personal-experiences-of-those-who-have-used-the-dexcom-g5-g6-cgm/6619 "2020-04-24T16:34:31Z")
I currently still have the Dexcom G5 CGM and supplies, and have not yet moved on to the G6. I personally had a few issues with the G5 that at times stopped me from using it. How much different would you say the G6 is? Is… --- ## [Inulin -Prebiotic - gut health](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inulin-prebiotic-gut-health/9419)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inulin-prebiotic-gut-health/9419 "2020-04-24T03:00:46Z")
I wasn’t sure where to post this about inulin and the potential benefits to gut health. Has anyone had experience with Inulin? Gut health impacts our immune system, and more. This study is on Type 2: --- ## [The occasional sports/exercise quote](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-occasional-sports-exercise-quote/1313)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-occasional-sports-exercise-quote/1313 "2020-04-23T22:01:40Z")
This is a page for the occasional sports/exercise quote. No diabetes here. No worrying about what you can or can't do. No worries about yesterday. Eyes forward. Nothing but thinking about what you are doing today, and… --- ## [How off have you seen home A1C kits?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-off-have-you-seen-home-a1c-kits/9682)
**Author:** [@Jess](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jess)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-off-have-you-seen-home-a1c-kits/9682 "2020-04-23T15:07:14Z")
So, we had to do a zoom 3 month checkup so we didn’t get to see his A1C. I really want to know what it is. I bought one of the Walgreens ones and tested. Dexcom had estimated 6.1 and Walgreens showed 5.5. (We are wor… --- ## [Have to Remove G5 Transmitter Every Day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-to-remove-g5-transmitter-every-day/9685)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-to-remove-g5-transmitter-every-day/9685 "2020-04-23T00:17:27Z")
I had to remove my G5 Transmitter when I had a MRI. Not a big deal. Well the MRI showed I had a bone infection in my foot. (Poor blood circulation). Next step is to try to cure the bone infection with HBO (Hyperbaric O… --- ## [Transmitter question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/transmitter-question/9681)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/transmitter-question/9681 "2020-04-21T19:41:37Z")
Hi all! It has been a while as things have been great even with the current crazieness. Being a nurse, I am in awe of the support and appreciation we have felt over the past few weeks. ANYWAY. I have the G6 and use Xdri… --- ## [Wish I knew how I did this!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wish-i-knew-how-i-did-this/9658)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wish-i-knew-how-i-did-this/9658 "2020-04-20T21:49:11Z")
--- ## [Improving hospital care for PWDs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/improving-hospital-care-for-pwds/9674)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/improving-hospital-care-for-pwds/9674 "2020-04-20T18:55:02Z")
--- ## [Covid-19 vs. the Flu Reality Check](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-vs-the-flu-reality-check/9560)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-vs-the-flu-reality-check/9560 "2020-04-20T17:29:18Z")
Something bothers me a lot when I hear radio show hosts and politicians comparing covid-19 to the flu and attempting to use flu mortality to minimize the risk of covid-19. This was even stated here on this site in the po… --- ## [Strictly About Pizza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strictly-about-pizza/3314)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strictly-about-pizza/3314 "2020-04-20T17:11:59Z")
I know that we already have a pizza thread, but when on it, we have veered is many different directions, so the info that i have been looking for i have not found. so here goes: i would like to eat 2 slices of regular c… --- ## [Coronatine Helping My Joint Issues?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/coronatine-helping-my-joint-issues/9662)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/coronatine-helping-my-joint-issues/9662 "2020-04-19T20:44:52Z")
Since having my first pregnancy, I’ve had back, sacroiliac, right hip, right rib, right piriformis, right ischial bursitis and right shoulder issues. I’ve been to a spine doctor. I been to a sports medicine doctor. I’ve … --- ## [I thought I was hitting scar tissue - Now I think it was a flaw with the pen needle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-thought-i-was-hitting-scar-tissue-now-i-think-it-was-a-flaw-with-the-pen-needle/9659)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-thought-i-was-hitting-scar-tissue-now-i-think-it-was-a-flaw-with-the-pen-needle/9659 "2020-04-18T21:36:33Z")
I change my pen needles about once a day. I thought I was hitting scar tissue on my thigh today because I was having difficulty getting the pen needle to go through my skin. When it would get through one layer of skin, i… --- ## [Intro](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intro/9655)
**Author:** [@BS500](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BS500)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intro/9655 "2020-04-18T18:45:16Z")
Hi everyone super excited to be here. I just have on an old Samsung note 5 that I am using for my device. Hoping my iPhone will be able to be used one day. --- ## [G6 and xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-xdrip/9657)
**Author:** [@BS500](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BS500)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-xdrip/9657 "2020-04-18T15:26:08Z")
Hey guys I am running extra panel Samsung Note 5. When I restart a sensor it is asking for two blood sugars for calibration but I have a G6 so I’m confused as to why he’s asking is it a setting I can change --- ## [Need older version of xDrip+, newest version isn't working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-older-version-of-xdrip-newest-version-isnt-working/9650)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-older-version-of-xdrip-newest-version-isnt-working/9650 "2020-04-17T19:27:01Z")
The latest one doesn’t work, is causing the issue I had a while ago with the “G6 state isn’t currently known”. Where can I find previous versions so I can get it going ASAP? Thank you! --- ## [Split Tresiba basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/split-tresiba-basal/6089)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/split-tresiba-basal/6089 "2020-04-16T23:53:13Z")
About 2 weeks ago I decided to split my Tresiba basal into a morning and evening dose (I am MDI). Before that, I tried increasing a single morning Tresiba basal with limited success, trying to knock down some persistent … --- ## [Ticwatch Pro 4G LTE Verizon and Dexcom G6 - Potential as Standalone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro-4g-lte-verizon-and-dexcom-g6-potential-as-standalone/9647)
**Author:** [@MLP63](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MLP63)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro-4g-lte-verizon-and-dexcom-g6-potential-as-standalone/9647 "2020-04-16T16:27:35Z")
Hi, I am trying to plan how to set up my Dexcom G6 from my Tandem tSlim X2 with Control IQ onto an LG V20 phone and a Movobi TicWatch Pro 4G LTE on Verizon as a standalone phone. To collect and monitor Dexcom, if possib… --- ## [Gotta love this!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gotta-love-this/9644)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gotta-love-this/9644 "2020-04-15T23:11:44Z")
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