# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=93 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 94 --- ## [Freestyle Libre will encrypt transmissions and kill 3rd party access](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-will-encrypt-transmissions-and-kill-3rd-party-access/6514)
**Author:** [@Scott](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scott)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-will-encrypt-transmissions-and-kill-3rd-party-access/6514 "2020-02-19T15:49:14Z")
My sister and I started using the Libre last fall and we both absolutely loved it. We both also downloaded Glimp, the smartphone app. What an improvement over the Abbott pocket reader!!! The smartphone display and ot… --- ## [Vitamin D3 and insulin requirements](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vitamin-d3-and-insulin-requirements/9343)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vitamin-d3-and-insulin-requirements/9343 "2020-02-18T22:52:34Z")
Has anyone noticed whether taking Vitamin D3 supplements has helped with BG managment? Does Vitamin D help our body use insulin more effectively? --- ## [What do you put your RileyLink in?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-put-your-rileylink-in/7987)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-put-your-rileylink-in/7987 "2020-02-18T19:51:46Z")
I am omni looping and use the RileyLink. For the phone, I’m using an iPhone SE. I bought a credit card pouch that sticks on the back of the phone that was recommended, but it is separating and peeling off. I think it is … --- ## [Livongo?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/livongo/6367)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/livongo/6367 "2020-02-18T18:04:48Z")
I just received a letter from my insurance company that pwds in the plan can get a new meter, strips, and lancets without paying anything. The new meter is made by Livongo, and I won’t have any out-of-pocket costs for st… --- ## [Ordering Dexcom g6 sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ordering-dexcom-g6-sensors/9295)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ordering-dexcom-g6-sensors/9295 "2020-02-18T09:29:09Z")
Where does everyone get their dexcom g6 sensors from? Right now we are getting them.from Byram healthcare with insurance. I am not happy with them and am constantly running out of sensors since there are always delays. W… --- ## [The best BG glucose meter that your insurance will pay for](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-bg-glucose-meter-that-your-insurance-will-pay-for/3083)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-bg-glucose-meter-that-your-insurance-will-pay-for/3083 "2020-02-18T07:27:16Z")
What is the best glucose (BG) meter whose strips your insurance company will pay for? We have frequently had threads about the best BG meter, or the best BG meter for running, or travel. For instance, I think @Eric and @… --- ## ["Clock not synchronized"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clock-not-synchronized/9340)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clock-not-synchronized/9340 "2020-02-17T22:33:26Z")
Hi all, things were working great for a while, then on the latest new sensor (two in a row) I’m getting the “Clock not synchronized” problem, with a sensor start failure. I tried a hard transmitter reset (my transmitter … --- ## [Sensor restarts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-restarts/9337)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-restarts/9337 "2020-02-17T20:56:02Z")
Why would the xDrip+ app try to re-start my sensor when that option is NOT checked? I am confused. I still have a day left with this sensor but now because the stupid re-start failed, I popped my transmitter out so I can… --- ## [X-drip+ sync data from T-slim x2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/x-drip-sync-data-from-t-slim-x2/9329)
**Author:** [@keuspastis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/keuspastis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/x-drip-sync-data-from-t-slim-x2/9329 "2020-02-17T15:43:06Z")
Hi Everyone, Would like a bit of help please My girlfriend has the Dexacom G5 and is using xdrip+, she has the t.slim x2 pump. Is there a way to sync the data from the pump with x-drip + so she can share this with her … --- ## [Zoster vaccine for shingles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zoster-vaccine-for-shingles/9327)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zoster-vaccine-for-shingles/9327 "2020-02-17T03:12:49Z")
Sorry for another simple question.:blush: I had my booster vaccination for shingles yesterday (it requires 2doses a couple of months apart). Painful and sore upper arm muscle, where I got the shot, feel crappy, and sore… --- ## [Xdrip + Smartwatch collectors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-smartwatch-collectors/5372)
**Author:** [@Osoblu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Osoblu)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-smartwatch-collectors/5372 "2020-02-17T02:02:35Z")
I’ve been using X trip with my Samsung S7 phone for quite a while and I love it. I’ve seen the new Samsung gear s3 Frontier on sale recently and I’d love to use it as a collector instead of my phone. From what I’ve gathe… --- ## [Dexcom Server Issues - Feb 15, 2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-server-issues-feb-15-2020/9322)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-server-issues-feb-15-2020/9322 "2020-02-16T17:25:17Z")
Looks like multiple Dexcom Server issues Dexcom Server Status --- ## [What Causes This?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-causes-this/9321)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-causes-this/9321 "2020-02-15T23:11:02Z")
I was at day 10 of a G5 sensor and everything stable in the 90s. All of a sudden dropped 13 points and 5 minutes later increased 10 points. Then became stable again and two days later still ok. Was sitting on the couch … --- ## [Medtronic Recall from November - 630 and 670 Retainer Ring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall-from-november-630-and-670-retainer-ring/9309)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall-from-november-630-and-670-retainer-ring/9309 "2020-02-14T19:21:32Z")
https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/customer-support/product-and-service-updates/notice12-letter?elqTrackId=2983a68746ca45e3bcbd47503dd18bbe&elqaid=483&elqat=2 I am including this even though it is a bit stale because I c… --- ## [Diabetic Alert Dogs - Interesting NPR article](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-alert-dogs-interesting-npr-article/9311)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-alert-dogs-interesting-npr-article/9311 "2020-02-13T19:55:11Z")
This certainly matches our experience with the diabetic alert dogs in our community. Lovely, well mannered dogs, but they don’t replace the need for a meter or a sensor. --- ## [Research on T1D prescreening in young children](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-t1d-prescreening-in-young-children/9312)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-t1d-prescreening-in-young-children/9312 "2020-02-13T19:07:24Z")
https://www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/screening-for-type-1-diabetes#Why-is-this-important? --- ## [Default Design Based Around Men](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/default-design-based-around-men/9304)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/default-design-based-around-men/9304 "2020-02-13T14:11:24Z")
I’ve posted quite a bit regarding my observation that diabetes education and blood sugar management strategies almost universally omit Female endocrinology. The male body is the default for most everything diabetes relat… --- ## [Fasting before Surgery: What have you been told?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fasting-before-surgery-what-have-you-been-told/8356)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fasting-before-surgery-what-have-you-been-told/8356 "2020-02-13T06:43:16Z")
I’m having myself a little surgery in 11 days, and I’m starting to make some preparations. Went in for the pre-op consultation today and talked details with the surgeon. He passed me a piece of paper with my preparation … --- ## [Funny thing happened today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-thing-happened-today/9306)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-thing-happened-today/9306 "2020-02-12T10:15:23Z")
I received an email from am acquaintance from the county. We are both in a local diabetes families group. Here’s the email(s) she sent to me. So apparently we are big news. Lol. I’ve told her I’m always up for he… --- ## [Tidepool Development Updatee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-development-updatee/9298)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-development-updatee/9298 "2020-02-12T01:35:38Z")
Tidepool updated its development effort on their Tidepool Loop effort: https://www.tidepool.org/blog/tidepool-loop-development-update --- ## [Pairing a Samsung Galaxy S10 phone with Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pairing-a-samsung-galaxy-s10-phone-with-dexcom-g6/7770)
**Author:** [@lauriehess](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lauriehess)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pairing-a-samsung-galaxy-s10-phone-with-dexcom-g6/7770 "2020-02-10T14:46:36Z")
Hi all. I am new to this site but have had TID for 15 years and am using an Omnipod pump with the Dexcom G6. I have a Samsung Galaxy S10 phone which as you know is not compatible with the Dexcom G6 as earlier models of t… --- ## [Which pump is best?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-pump-is-best/9278)
**Author:** [@Mbee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mbee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-pump-is-best/9278 "2020-02-09T04:41:11Z")
Do you use a pump? Which one? Why do you like it and not the others? I’m looking to get a pump again. I used to have minimed in 2004, but stopped using it & switched to pens. I use Dexcom & love it. Thinking of going w… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Woes by](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-woes-by/6370)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-woes-by/6370 "2020-02-09T03:11:04Z")
I have been totally unsuccessful with the G6. First one, the transmitter failed after 4 days. Of course, it took the sensor with it. Dexcom Support was very understanding and overnighted a new transmitter and sensor. T… --- ## [Low blood sugar something else?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-blood-sugar-something-else/9273)
**Author:** [@Sarah2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sarah2020)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-blood-sugar-something-else/9273 "2020-02-08T19:57:36Z")
Hi all. I just wondered if anyone could help me. Last year I woke up as normal in the morning and went to the bathroom. As I was in there I started to feel quite hungry first then started sweating (ALOT) could litrally … --- ## [If you live in the PNW - This bread is amazing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-live-in-the-pnw-this-bread-is-amazing/9167)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-live-in-the-pnw-this-bread-is-amazing/9167 "2020-02-08T14:55:00Z")
So, my son has pretty much given up on bread as an everyday thing, just because he eats around 100-200 carbs a day, which seems like a lot, but honestly with meat and vegetable and a bit of fruit goes really fast. So I … --- ## [xdrip + correct the problem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-correct-the-problem/9265)
**Author:** [@line](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/line)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-correct-the-problem/9265 "2020-02-08T13:09:45Z")
After xdrip + correction, lines and correction points cannot be corrected --- ## [Stick-on disposable artifical pancreas?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stick-on-disposable-artifical-pancreas/9280)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stick-on-disposable-artifical-pancreas/9280 "2020-02-07T19:46:40Z")
“The \[daily\] adhesive patch monitors blood sugar and has doses of insulin pre-loaded in tiny microneedles on the patch to deliver medicine quickly when glucose levels reach a certain level. The insulin delivery slows … --- ## [Shotout to docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shotout-to-docslotnick/9254)
**Author:** [@Pastadude](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pastadude)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shotout-to-docslotnick/9254 "2020-02-07T07:18:22Z")
Just a shoutout to Docslotnick. He’s literally on just about every single topic, he’s always incredibly knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to all things tech and 'betes - just a stellar guy. So here’s to you @docslo… --- ## [Primary vs secondary formulary differences](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/primary-vs-secondary-formulary-differences/9269)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/primary-vs-secondary-formulary-differences/9269 "2020-02-07T05:54:56Z")
Does anyone know how this works: I have a primary rx coverage through my work. My wife’s work also has a prescription coverage through her work— which apparently by default makes it my secondary. They have different f… --- ## [Why I hate insurance test strips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-hate-insurance-test-strips/9268)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-hate-insurance-test-strips/9268 "2020-02-07T03:54:58Z")
Been mail ordering this script for a long time, current script, with refills… but everything with insurance has to be an issue and a headache. So instead of a 75 dollar copay for 900 strips, plus about $1000 worth of … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=92) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=94)