# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=88 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 89 --- ## [A big win with my new Doctor of Internal Medicine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-big-win-with-my-new-doctor-of-internal-medicine/9251)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-big-win-with-my-new-doctor-of-internal-medicine/9251 "2020-04-15T20:38:05Z")
I’ve read a lot of the comments about non-endo doctors. People have commented on having Internists, General Practitioners, etc., instead of an endo. So I wanted to look into getting a non-endo to prescribe everything fo… --- ## [COVID-19 and more time at home = more crashing BGs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-and-more-time-at-home-more-crashing-bgs/9639)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-and-more-time-at-home-more-crashing-bgs/9639 "2020-04-15T14:06:25Z")
During school, there were scheduled periods of time for recess/PE and the Nurse and I worked together to manage these on a day to day basis. Because they were scheduled, we had a good idea of how many unbolused carbs he… --- ## [Event: hear from someone who has recovered from COVID-19 with T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/event-hear-from-someone-who-has-recovered-from-covid-19-with-t1d/9643)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/event-hear-from-someone-who-has-recovered-from-covid-19-with-t1d/9643 "2020-04-15T13:36:37Z")
Regardless of how you feel about JDRF, this seems like an interesting virtual session to join so I thought I would pass along! It is TODAY April 15 at noon (ET). --- ## [Experimenting with more aggressive bolusing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experimenting-with-more-aggressive-bolusing/9513)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experimenting-with-more-aggressive-bolusing/9513 "2020-04-15T04:52:11Z")
I want to first thank everyone in this community for sharing their experiences and encouraging me to take a more aggressive approach to bolusing. I am still timid because I can’t seem to sense hypoglycemia accurately, I… --- ## [Is Tandem Being Truthful?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-tandem-being-truthful/9635)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-tandem-being-truthful/9635 "2020-04-11T14:45:47Z")
Tandem has told me that they cannot currently send out their Tslim-Control IQ pumps to Medicare users. They claim that Medicare has a hold on all approvals until they finish some kind of coding issue. They cannot give me… --- ## [Tips on resetting transmittor on g6 via android phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-on-resetting-transmittor-on-g6-via-android-phone/8160)
**Author:** [@shaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/shaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-on-resetting-transmittor-on-g6-via-android-phone/8160 "2020-04-11T05:14:25Z")
can u plz help me to reset my g6 transmittor as i only have an android LG V20 phone! thank you --- ## [Stockpiling Dexcom G5 transmitters: how long do they last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stockpiling-dexcom-g5-transmitters-how-long-do-they-last/3361)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stockpiling-dexcom-g5-transmitters-how-long-do-they-last/3361 "2020-04-10T23:27:58Z")
Sensors, yes, but I can’t get a stockpile of transmitters, so depending on where I am with those, I could be out of my Dexcom supplies fairly quickly. Personally, I could afford to buy a transmitter and would. But the s… --- ## [Afrezza correctional dose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-correctional-dose/2092)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-correctional-dose/2092 "2020-04-10T19:21:54Z")
I’ve used a follow up dose of Afrezza (in addition to another Afrezza dose and/or Novolog at mealtime) to correct high BG 3 times now. The last two times, it has made 0 difference - I’ll check an hour later and be at exa… --- ## [Dexcom - stuff to have nearby](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stuff-to-have-nearby/9582)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stuff-to-have-nearby/9582 "2020-04-10T17:25:31Z")
For those using Dexcom - do you carry : the transmitter, phone… And anything else? The last time that I tried the Dexcom,a few years ago, the transmitter needed to be within a certain distance of the sensor. Has it pro… --- ## [Genome research on Covid-19 cases in NYC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/genome-research-on-covid-19-cases-in-nyc/9629)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/genome-research-on-covid-19-cases-in-nyc/9629 "2020-04-09T14:42:30Z")
--- ## [Abbott donates Libre cgm for COVID patients in hospitals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-donates-libre-cgm-for-covid-patients-in-hospitals/9625)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-donates-libre-cgm-for-covid-patients-in-hospitals/9625 "2020-04-09T03:12:32Z")
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/abbotts-freestyle-libre-14-day-140700332.html Maybe beginning of new trend that hospital staff will recognize the advantage of cgm for patients under their care. With COVID patients, the… --- ## [Happy Passover](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-passover/9626)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-passover/9626 "2020-04-09T01:56:10Z")
Happy Passover to those who are celebrating it! Wishing you all a joyous day. I don’t know much about the Passover foods, but I do know Easter goodies. @daisymae was so sweet to have sent me this Easter basket, despit… --- ## [First non-domesticated animal (tiger) diagnosed with Covid-19](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-non-domesticated-animal-tiger-diagnosed-with-covid-19/9611)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-non-domesticated-animal-tiger-diagnosed-with-covid-19/9611 "2020-04-08T23:02:08Z")
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/04/tiger-coronavirus-covid19-positive-test-bronx-zoo/ --- ## [Is it Love?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-love/9627)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-love/9627 "2020-04-08T22:41:48Z")
--- ## [Austria's Initial Plan To Reopen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/austrias-initial-plan-to-reopen/9612)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/austrias-initial-plan-to-reopen/9612 "2020-04-08T20:01:19Z")
It is a bit soon for the US, but Austria looks to be one of the first countries to begin reopening. Interesting at how they are going about it. Reopening small shops, everyone wears masks at the beginning and then open… --- ## [Lilly offers $35 copay](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lilly-offers-35-copay/9624)
**Author:** [@lucaswe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lucaswe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lilly-offers-35-copay/9624 "2020-04-08T19:57:48Z")
I have not used this since I’m not on insulin now but heard it on the news this morning. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM? This program is available to patients in the US with commercial insurance, including those wit… --- ## [Joint statement on ordering, prescribing or dispensing COVID-19 medications](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/joint-statement-on-ordering-prescribing-or-dispensing-covid-19-medications/9609)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/joint-statement-on-ordering-prescribing-or-dispensing-covid-19-medications/9609 "2020-04-08T16:48:36Z")
--- ## [New York Times Coronavirus link …](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-york-times-coronavirus-link/9601)
**Author:** [@shott](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/shott)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-york-times-coronavirus-link/9601 "2020-04-08T14:53:40Z")
@Michel has asked that I start a new thread with the link to the frequently updated Coronavirus data being published by the N.Y. Times. This link should be visible to all without requiring a NYT account. Coronavirus in … --- ## [Today’s craft project](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/today-s-craft-project/9618)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/today-s-craft-project/9618 "2020-04-08T04:10:04Z")
--- ## [Eli Lilly - $35 Max Copay - Small Step in the Right Direction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lilly-35-max-copay-small-step-in-the-right-direction/9619)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lilly-35-max-copay-small-step-in-the-right-direction/9619 "2020-04-07T21:36:56Z")
A step in the right direction, but doesn’t help those on Medicare or Medicaid. --- ## [Insulin fueled hunger](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-fueled-hunger/9616)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-fueled-hunger/9616 "2020-04-07T16:03:00Z")
What is insulin fueled hunger? I have “heard” about it. --- ## [Starting a meal delivery system in Berkeley for COVID-19 patients](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-a-meal-delivery-system-in-berkeley-for-covid-19-patients/9519)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-a-meal-delivery-system-in-berkeley-for-covid-19-patients/9519 "2020-04-07T05:54:27Z")
I want to share what we are doing here with a group of like-minded people, in the hope that others can take advantage of our approach and learn from our mistakes. We are starting a system by which people who are sick wi… --- ## [University of Washington's Covid Model of Healthcare Resources Required](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/university-of-washingtons-covid-model-of-healthcare-resources-required/9607)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/university-of-washingtons-covid-model-of-healthcare-resources-required/9607 "2020-04-06T14:32:40Z")
Good easy to access model showing which states are going to peak above healthcare resources available. --- ## [Refresh your "Go kit"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refresh-your-go-kit/9495)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refresh-your-go-kit/9495 "2020-04-06T11:59:37Z")
If you have not done this in a while, it might be a good time to refresh all the stuff in your emergency kit. I did that today. It’s nice to have a small pack of everything you might need in an emergency, rather than hav… --- ## [Attn: Dexcom G4 and G5 Users - Upcoming Obsolescence Notification](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/attn-dexcom-g4-and-g5-users-upcoming-obsolescence-notification/9586)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/attn-dexcom-g4-and-g5-users-upcoming-obsolescence-notification/9586 "2020-04-05T19:47:28Z")
Looks like no more transmitters will be sold for G4 or G5 starting in June, and they expect to run out of sensors by the end of the year. More info found here: https://www.dexcom.com/obsolescence Also Dexcom, if you a… --- ## [An end to empty shelves at the supermarket?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-end-to-empty-shelves-at-the-supermarket/9584)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-end-to-empty-shelves-at-the-supermarket/9584 "2020-04-05T19:16:55Z")
My wife was reading the business news today. She came upon a report that big box stores such as Costco, Sams Club etc. were reporting 20% down year on year for last week. All the weeks preceding had been showing big gain… --- ## [Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hydroxychloroquine-for-covid-19/9565)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hydroxychloroquine-for-covid-19/9565 "2020-04-05T16:53:24Z")
Interested in everyone’s opinion/perspective on Hydroxychloroquine as either prophalactic or treatment for Covid-19. --- ## [Huawei Mate 9 will not connect to G6 via Dexcom app or xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/huawei-mate-9-will-not-connect-to-g6-via-dexcom-app-or-xdrip/9597)
**Author:** [@Darzad](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Darzad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/huawei-mate-9-will-not-connect-to-g6-via-dexcom-app-or-xdrip/9597 "2020-04-04T23:58:44Z")
Hi everybody, I am a long term type 1 (40+ years) and now have no hypo symptoms which is why I have the G6. Everything was fine until last week when my previous phone was smashed and I had to buy a replacement - I cho… --- ## [Bolusing with Novolin R](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-with-novolin-r/9593)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-with-novolin-r/9593 "2020-04-04T19:36:22Z")
How do you bolus? specifically, I would like to know how you time for the meal bolus. Novolin R is slow, compared to Novolog. I wonder about the timing. --- ## [Mixed reviews for powdered glucose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mixed-reviews-for-powdered-glucose/9594)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mixed-reviews-for-powdered-glucose/9594 "2020-04-04T18:56:14Z")
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