# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=91 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 92 --- ## [UMR/United Healthcare and Tandem Pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/umr-united-healthcare-and-tandem-pump/9458)
**Author:** [@rhosf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rhosf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/umr-united-healthcare-and-tandem-pump/9458 "2020-03-18T23:52:49Z")
Hi all, this is my first post here and I’m hoping for help. I tried using the search function and surprisingly wasn’t able to turn up much on this topic. I just made it through five months without heath insurance, and u… --- ## [Asymptomatic transmission of coronavirus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/asymptomatic-transmission-of-coronavirus/9454)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/asymptomatic-transmission-of-coronavirus/9454 "2020-03-18T17:55:25Z")
--- ## [So I want to eat something I have no business eating and at LEAST want to stand a fighting chance: What type of extended bolus is best?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-want-to-eat-something-i-have-no-business-eating-and-at-least-want-to-stand-a-fighting-chance-what-type-of-extended-bolus-is-best/4124)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-want-to-eat-something-i-have-no-business-eating-and-at-least-want-to-stand-a-fighting-chance-what-type-of-extended-bolus-is-best/4124 "2020-03-18T15:28:55Z")
Eric is why I’m referring to them all as “extended bolus”… So if I am wrong in that I’d like to pass blame. :slight\_smile: The “extended boluses” I’m aware of are: “square wave” and “dual wave” boluses (per Medtronic), … --- ## [Happy Cake Day!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-cake-day/6998)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-cake-day/6998 "2020-03-18T14:57:41Z")
At first I thought it was just @Chris, but then I realized it was @Eric too! And then I realized that it was probably most of you folks that helped set up FUD! Happy Cake Day everyone, and thank you for making FUD a re… --- ## [COVID-19: what do we do if we have to "self-isolate"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-what-do-we-do-if-we-have-to-self-isolate/9446)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-what-do-we-do-if-we-have-to-self-isolate/9446 "2020-03-18T01:06:04Z")
It isn’t going to be long before one or other diabetic in the US gets into a situation where “self isolation” is required, but what does that mean and how do we deal with it? So far I haven’t found any information about… --- ## [Polite Reminder - Political discussion belong in the Share:Politics topic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/polite-reminder-political-discussion-belong-in-the-share-politics-topic/9456)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/polite-reminder-political-discussion-belong-in-the-share-politics-topic/9456 "2020-03-17T17:19:30Z")
This forum has been manageable and able to maintain our identity as a high quality diabetes forum because we have limited political discussion to the Share:Politics area. Seeing as how we all have quite a bit more time … --- ## [LOOP cut insulin in HALF HOW?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-cut-insulin-in-half-how/9453)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-cut-insulin-in-half-how/9453 "2020-03-17T04:33:16Z")
I have an upcoming colonoscopy (although with Covid19 I’m going to reschedule for later this summer) and my endo said during prep and day of, just cut the insulin in HALF. How would I do that in LOOP? --- ## [LOOP and auto bolus fork?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-auto-bolus-fork/9452)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-auto-bolus-fork/9452 "2020-03-17T01:23:32Z")
At work I can read the boards here between calls but no facebook. I’ve seen a lot of chatter about a new fork on LOOP called Auto Bolus but can’t quite get my head around it. Why would you use it? How does it differ fro… --- ## [Secret U.S. Stockpile - News to Me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/secret-u-s-stockpile-news-to-me/9451)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/secret-u-s-stockpile-news-to-me/9451 "2020-03-16T16:22:45Z")
--- ## [Waterproof RileyLink case announced](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-rileylink-case-announced/9441)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-rileylink-case-announced/9441 "2020-03-16T16:20:03Z")
I image everyone who has purchased a RileyLink in the past has already received this email, but I wanted to post it just in case you have not seen it yet. Looks pretty cool! Waterproof and with wireless charging! I am … --- ## [Here's why I don't eat carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heres-why-i-dont-eat-carbs/1840)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heres-why-i-dont-eat-carbs/1840 "2020-03-16T01:51:23Z")
Lovely flatline eating low-carb breakfast and lunch. On a spur of the moment decide to eat a granola bar. An hour or so later decide to buy and eat some delicious (and sweetened) dried mango while picking unrelated thin… --- ## [Covid19 Patients ReTesting Positive Later?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid19-patients-retesting-positive-later/9444)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid19-patients-retesting-positive-later/9444 "2020-03-14T21:47:04Z")
Has anyone seen this? What do you think? Too early to tell? Article is from end of February but I just saw it today. --- ## [Online Canadian Pharmacy: Mark's Marine Pharmacy RXCanada4Less.com](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/online-canadian-pharmacy-marks-marine-pharmacy-rxcanada4less-com/1101)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/online-canadian-pharmacy-marks-marine-pharmacy-rxcanada4less-com/1101 "2020-03-14T19:12:28Z")
Marks Marine Pharmacy is also a great place. Family-owned kinda feeling. I really like them. Cheaper insulin than you can get in the U.S., NovoLog and Humalog are about 1/6 to 1/10 of the cost! (Lantus is about 1/4) Anot… --- ## [One UK Type 1's experience with Covid-19](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-uk-type-1s-experience-with-covid-19/9440)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-uk-type-1s-experience-with-covid-19/9440 "2020-03-14T17:10:25Z")
--- ## [Pre-Bolusing vs Over-Bolusing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pre-bolusing-vs-over-bolusing/4489)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pre-bolusing-vs-over-bolusing/4489 "2020-03-13T01:08:04Z")
How important do flat-liners here value (a) Pre-bolusing vs (2) Over-bolusing? I am getting back into more aggressive pre-bolusing times (20 or 30 minutes compared to 5 or 10 minutes). I’m going to try to get more aggre… --- ## [My try of Fiasp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-try-of-fiasp/1374)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-try-of-fiasp/1374 "2020-03-12T22:30:06Z")
Fiasp is Novo Nordisk’s newest rapid insulin. It has two additives which are supposed to speed up its abortion - nicotinamide and arginine. I got some Fiasp a few weeks ago and wanted to give my impressions on it so f… --- ## [Flat line, but that's not the point](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flat-line-but-thats-not-the-point/1259)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flat-line-but-thats-not-the-point/1259 "2020-03-13T00:25:18Z")
This shows my last 24 hours: \[image\] Not exactly flat, but pretty darned close. What's interesting is there are carb entries but no bolus entries. In fact the last time I took novolog was 8:55 pm Tuesday night. A who… --- ## [Don't get mad...trade deal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dont-get-mad-trade-deal/9433)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dont-get-mad-trade-deal/9433 "2020-03-12T22:55:21Z")
--- ## [Midwesterners Haven't Reached "Wintergreen Freaked Out" Level Yet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/midwesterners-havent-reached-wintergreen-freaked-out-level-yet/9426)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/midwesterners-havent-reached-wintergreen-freaked-out-level-yet/9426 "2020-03-12T03:47:00Z")
Notice that midwesterners had bought all of the first aid section’s alcohol products EXCEPT the oddly Wintergreen scented 70% Isopropyl Alcohol. We’re freaked out, but we’re not THAT freaked out yet. Evidently. --- ## [CGM challenge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-challenge/5874)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-challenge/5874 "2020-03-11T04:39:03Z")
How many of us have or are a non-diabetic family member or significant other who would be willing to wear a cgm for a week or so and compare the results? I think it would be fascinating to see first hand what normal tra… --- ## [Do you have a gimmick that helps?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-have-a-gimmick-that-helps/9428)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-have-a-gimmick-that-helps/9428 "2020-03-11T03:57:41Z")
A T1 friend has asked if any of us follow a gimmick, like using cinnamon, that helps with our diabetes. I don’t follow any gimmicks, unless I have a gimmick that I don’t realize is a gimmick. For instance, I have an af… --- ## [Planning on hunting?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-on-hunting/9427)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-on-hunting/9427 "2020-03-10T21:00:37Z")
When the game warden asks to see your hunting license. --- ## [The FDA approval for Fiasp with Omnipod Dash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-fda-approval-for-fiasp-with-omnipod-dash/8698)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-fda-approval-for-fiasp-with-omnipod-dash/8698 "2020-03-10T02:31:52Z")
A press release from Insulet this (2019) October states that the FDA has approved the use of Fiasp in Omnipod Dash: Insulet states that this is the first FDA approval for Fiasp use with a pump although based on other … --- ## [Glooko](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glooko/9086)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glooko/9086 "2020-03-09T23:51:53Z")
I am getting things lined up to start Omnipod next week. When I opened the shipment from Omnipod, I found an invitation to start using the Glooko app to log activity, usage of Omnipod, CGM, BG meter, etc. I have never us… --- ## [Omnipod Horizon study paused - Time to Market expected early 2021](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-horizon-study-paused-time-to-market-expected-early-2021/9400)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-horizon-study-paused-time-to-market-expected-early-2021/9400 "2020-03-09T05:27:53Z")
Insulet today announced that it plans to pause the pivotal study of the Omnipod Horizon™ Automated Glucose Control System to correct a software anomaly. --- ## [Remote monitoring boluses from child's tslimX2 + Dexcom G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitoring-boluses-from-childs-tslimx2-dexcom-g6/9415)
**Author:** [@JasminesDad](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JasminesDad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitoring-boluses-from-childs-tslimx2-dexcom-g6/9415 "2020-03-08T21:50:02Z")
Hi - my daughter (Jasmine, 5yo) just switched from the 670G + Guardian to the tslimX2 (basil IQ) + Dexcom G6. With the 670G we had nightscout and were able to see when she was bolused at her preschool and could see IOB a… --- ## [Libre + MiaoMiao + glimp app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-miaomiao-glimp-app/9402)
**Author:** [@Khand](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Khand)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-miaomiao-glimp-app/9402 "2020-03-08T18:36:01Z")
Hi all! New here and I have no idea where to start regarding setting up the glimp app with libre and MM1. I want to follow and have high/ low alarms. Not very technically advanced here to be honest. --- ## [Results! - The G5-G6 Challenge - An actual comparison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/results-the-g5-g6-challenge-an-actual-comparison/9258)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/results-the-g5-g6-challenge-an-actual-comparison/9258 "2020-03-08T17:00:44Z")
I know there has been a lot of discussion on comparing the G5 vs the G6. And depending on who you listen to, it’s either a lot better, the same, or worse. I even did a poll on it a while back. But I am not sure if anyon… --- ## [Any body like the670g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-body-like-the670g/5967)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-body-like-the670g/5967 "2020-03-07T22:33:17Z")
I see almost all mentions of the 670g are negitive, probably with reason. Just wondering if anyone likes this system. I know I loved the 530g and will be starting back on it in the next couple of weeks. I can upgrade (my… --- ## [New Insulet survey](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insulet-survey/9407)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insulet-survey/9407 "2020-03-07T02:51:15Z")
So Insulet are sending out a survey to known users. Some of the questions might be of interest to other people on this list. I quote verbatim (question 11 of 15 or so): Shaping the Future of Diabetes Management Techn… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=90) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=92)