# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=94 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 95 --- ## [Best new smartwatch as collector with strongest vibrations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-new-smartwatch-as-collector-with-strongest-vibrations/9275)
**Author:** [@ast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ast)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-new-smartwatch-as-collector-with-strongest-vibrations/9275 "2020-02-07T03:07:26Z")
I have miaomiao2 with libre and find that vibration works much better to wake up for lows and highs . I tried a kospet prime se standalone android and found that the vibration was weak ,the alarms were inconsistent and … --- ## [Pharmacy split insulin boxes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pharmacy-split-insulin-boxes/9255)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pharmacy-split-insulin-boxes/9255 "2020-02-06T01:57:47Z")
So finally encountered the split boxes of pens myself. Not sure if this is a state by state thing or if everywhere is doing it now. This was the first time I’d picked up at a brick and mortar pharmacy recently and they… --- ## [Tylenol vs Advil - for exercise, and also for parents](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tylenol-vs-advil-for-exercise-and-also-for-parents/9224)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tylenol-vs-advil-for-exercise-and-also-for-parents/9224 "2020-02-05T17:49:55Z")
This started as an exercise post, but I think this topic may be useful for anyone with not only exercise, but also for anyone who is working hard outside in the hot weather. And also for parents choosing between Advil or… --- ## [Expiration date on G6 sensors: real?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expiration-date-on-g6-sensors-real/8330)
**Author:** [@audie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/audie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expiration-date-on-g6-sensors-real/8330 "2020-02-05T02:00:08Z")
Hi- I’m curious, for insurance reasons, how long G6 sensors actually last past their “expiration” date. I’ve been hesitant to use them past that date. However, I’m having a hard time imagining that they actually need to … --- ## [Prior authorization Novolog - magic words](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prior-authorization-novolog-magic-words/9079)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prior-authorization-novolog-magic-words/9079 "2020-02-04T18:49:51Z")
Due to my current crappy insurance, I have a new doctor, and need prior authorization for Novolog pen fills capable of half units. What are the magic words that the doctor should use ? I did try the other short term in… --- ## [Xdrip adventure to date](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-adventure-to-date/8968)
**Author:** [@churcr](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/churcr)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-adventure-to-date/8968 "2020-02-04T03:41:25Z")
I’ve been testing the xdrip app for about a week now with a Tandem tslim pump and a Dexcom G6. The pump is acting as the receiver and I had the G6 app installed on an Android Galaxy s8+. I just wanted to share my recen… --- ## [Samsung watch dexcom g6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch-dexcom-g6/8377)
**Author:** [@Russellxx10](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Russellxx10)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch-dexcom-g6/8377 "2020-02-03T18:40:13Z")
Hello! I am trying to connect my dexcom g6 to my samsung galaxy 46mm watch. I would love to figure out how to have my dexcom g6 connected to my watch and not my phone. If you have any advice please help! --- ## [Dexcom alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-alerts/9247)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-alerts/9247 "2020-02-03T04:19:10Z")
Where do you set your high alert? And repeat after how long? (Mainly interested in nighttime, obviously) --- ## [Waterproof and crushproof case for PDM and other stuff](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-and-crushproof-case-for-pdm-and-other-stuff/9246)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-and-crushproof-case-for-pdm-and-other-stuff/9246 "2020-02-02T21:26:42Z")
I found this waterproof and crushproof case on Amazon. It is waterproof rated to 100 feet and crushproof rated for 1,000 pounds. It can hold a PDM, at least 15 of the 0.3ml size syringes, it can hold at least 4 vials… --- ## [Sick day rules](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-rules/9235)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-rules/9235 "2020-02-02T03:53:27Z")
I’ve got a bad respiratory virus, and am having trouble keeping BG down. Anyone have “rules of thumb” for changing I:C ratios and correction factors? I’m MDI with Humalog and Lantus. --- ## [A thought for Basal-IQ, Control-IQ, and Loop users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-thought-for-basal-iq-control-iq-and-loop-users/9218)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-thought-for-basal-iq-control-iq-and-loop-users/9218 "2020-02-01T02:29:52Z")
I wanted to share something that came to mind recently. If you are using any of the closed loop setups, imagine that for months and months your pump and CGM are churning along and making automatic adjustments. It takes… --- ## [Dexcom G6, new sensor, how many calibrations should I try before I give up?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-new-sensor-how-many-calibrations-should-i-try-before-i-give-up/9197)
**Author:** [@AZdadoh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/AZdadoh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-new-sensor-how-many-calibrations-should-i-try-before-i-give-up/9197 "2020-01-31T21:36:06Z")
I installed my first G6 sensor 2 days ago, I was fasting and xDrip in native mode showed a reading 30 mg/dl higher than my fingersticks. I waited a couple of hours after warmup and tried again, it was still high so I cal… --- ## [Crazy Cool New Artificial Pancreas - early stages](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-cool-new-artificial-pancreas-early-stages/9234)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-cool-new-artificial-pancreas-early-stages/9234 "2020-01-30T23:20:35Z")
Now, I am not saying that running around with an oxygen reservoir is an ideal state, but it could be worth the trade-off for some. Nice to see some out of the box thinking. --- ## [Trouble with Dexcom Follow Me App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trouble-with-dexcom-follow-me-app/9216)
**Author:** [@DexcomMama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DexcomMama)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trouble-with-dexcom-follow-me-app/9216 "2020-01-30T01:43:26Z")
Hi Everyone, I just decided to get a cell phone for my 10 yr son who is a T1Din the 5th grade, in preparation for Middle School. We are using the Dexcom G6 series. I was excited abt getting the IPhone for him because … --- ## [Endo Office Voicemail](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-office-voicemail/9159)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-office-voicemail/9159 "2020-01-29T16:15:34Z")
I wanted to check out a new endo. I called their office to make an appointment and heard their voicemail. And that was enough. Because sometimes a voicemail tells you everything you need to know… --- ## [Past the expiration date](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/past-the-expiration-date/9207)
**Author:** [@Vwahlberg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Vwahlberg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/past-the-expiration-date/9207 "2020-01-29T05:26:15Z")
Hello everyone I have been a type 1 diabetic for 49 years old school of course no pump just pens an injections. Just wanted to tell all you guys about a little Discovery I made I was very amazed and I thought I should pa… --- ## [How I survived death from IV-injected Lantus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-i-survived-death-from-iv-injected-lantus/6639)
**Author:** [@Gomer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gomer)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-i-survived-death-from-iv-injected-lantus/6639 "2020-01-29T03:00:17Z")
At 0806 (am) on March 01, 2018, the nurse came in and asked me if she could give me my insulin. I said “yes”. Then she started giving me my morning Lantus. One problem, she injected the Lantus direct into my IV port. I c… --- ## [Methods of raising BG without carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/methods-of-raising-bg-without-carbs/9194)
**Author:** [@mentat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mentat)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/methods-of-raising-bg-without-carbs/9194 "2020-01-29T00:09:33Z")
I’m doing OK with keto, but it can fall apart when D goes particularly brittle and I need to deal with lows. I need to run my BG pretty high to avoid this. I have found caffeine is a useful way to kick up my blood suga… --- ## [Sensors Errors, go to xDrip Algorithm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensors-errors-go-to-xdrip-algorithm/9217)
**Author:** [@tiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/tiver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensors-errors-go-to-xdrip-algorithm/9217 "2020-01-28T23:17:04Z")
Hi there, I’m suffering a lot the error “sensors error” with sensors only 6-7 days old. I’m using G6, huawei mate 20, android 10, and the latest xdrip version, 26th January. I have read that I should try to use the xd… --- ## [Corrections: what is the least you correct for?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/corrections-what-is-the-least-you-correct-for/5489)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/corrections-what-is-the-least-you-correct-for/5489 "2020-01-28T20:09:21Z")
I don’t think so. It can be the difference between taking insulin or not taking it. --- ## [Dexcom Tandem Problems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-tandem-problems/9198)
**Author:** [@mike1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-tandem-problems/9198 "2020-01-25T23:48:31Z")
Yesterday I had a Dexcom G6 go bad. I called Dexcom to report the problem and waited forever on the line. After waiting about 1.5 hours, I left a message for them to call back. I tried calling at 4 am this morning si… --- ## [FYI - Omnipod clinical trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-omnipod-clinical-trial/9180)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-omnipod-clinical-trial/9180 "2020-01-24T23:11:57Z")
Omnipod Horizon Hybrid Closed-Loop Study Seeking Participants with Type 1 Diabetes 1-21-20 A clinical trial testing the safety and effectiveness of Insulet’s Omnipod Horizon hybrid closed loop system is now enrolling… --- ## [I am a student,and i am type 1 Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-a-student-and-i-am-type-1-diabetes/9077)
**Author:** [@lydiaji](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lydiaji)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-a-student-and-i-am-type-1-diabetes/9077 "2020-01-24T00:48:06Z")
Hello, everyone . my name is Emma.i have been diagnosed with diabetes about ten years. My parents just are normal worker in factory .but they give me more love and care . i love them . they brought Dexcom for me .but i… --- ## [I stopped using Fiasp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-stopped-using-fiasp/9085)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-stopped-using-fiasp/9085 "2020-01-24T00:30:04Z")
I had to stop using Fiasp. I had allergies. I used it in my pump for a week and had unusual symptoms. Tensing of my muscles, and losing a lot of sleep at night. That happened during my early stages, but I had not thought… --- ## [Newbie general DIY loop ?’s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-general-diy-loop-s/9177)
**Author:** [@borg511](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/borg511)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-general-diy-loop-s/9177 "2020-01-24T00:06:02Z")
Thanks in advance for any info. I’ve ordered an MM2 for libre sensor. I’m confused regarding app (xdrip/spike) and Nightscout webpage. Can I use just my phone/app to see BGs and look at trends without Nightscout webp… --- ## [xDrip+ anybody ever see this error before?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-anybody-ever-see-this-error-before/9184)
**Author:** [@AZdadoh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/AZdadoh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-anybody-ever-see-this-error-before/9184 "2020-01-23T16:05:14Z")
Hello all, I successfully used xDrip for 9 months with my Libre, I just implanted my first Dexcom G6 and it won’t connect. The error is: “Invalid dex transmitter in getDexTime” I have googled that and get no useful re… --- ## [Data leak on nightscout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-leak-on-nightscout/9031)
**Author:** [@NickR](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/NickR)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-leak-on-nightscout/9031 "2020-01-23T08:22:29Z")
I set up nightscout yesterday in readiness for my miaomaio to arrive. I got a web address myuser.herokuapp.com. All very good. I went back to my browser later and accidentally mistyped that address and got a page full o… --- ## [How long does a G6 Transmitter REALLY last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g6-transmitter-really-last/7764)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g6-transmitter-really-last/7764 "2020-01-22T11:31:58Z")
Well I guess I won’t really be able to say, since I pulled the plug today while it was still running. But I will say it lasted pretty darned long. I started using G6 on December 23, and finally switched to a new transmit… --- ## [New NovoPen 4](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-novopen-4/9112)
**Author:** [@arnolfo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/arnolfo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-novopen-4/9112 "2020-01-21T19:01:42Z")
I’ve received a brand new pen upon delivery of my order but I have no use for it since I have two. I’m thinking of giving this away to anyone in need but am doubtful there’s a need. Ideas? --- ## [Open/closed loop newbie help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/open-closed-loop-newbie-help/9132)
**Author:** [@Hobbzz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hobbzz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 9:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/open-closed-loop-newbie-help/9132 "2020-01-21T09:47:54Z")
New member here, type 1 for 37 years. I recently started using the ominpod last week (my first pump) and I’m looking into open/closed loop systems but I’m finding it very hard to find a good basic wiki/faq. The fact that… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=93) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=95)