# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=95 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 96 --- ## [Busted my Tandem pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/busted-my-tandem-pump/9172)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/busted-my-tandem-pump/9172 "2020-01-20T23:39:29Z")
My Tandem Tslim fell out of its belt pouch onto a ceramic tile floor, and froze with an error message that turned out to be a software error. It has one corner bashed in a little where it hit. Called Tandem and we tried … --- ## [Leftovers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/leftovers/9100)
**Author:** [@Trever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trever)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/leftovers/9100 "2020-01-19T20:05:30Z")
Hey all, I switched from using minimed paradigm infusion sets to my new t:slim x2. I am very happy with the change…but not so happy with all the paradigm supplies laying around. Does anyone have any suggestions of what c… --- ## [Dexcom G6 and Xdrip+ / Samsung Galaxy S10+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-xdrip-samsung-galaxy-s10/6890)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-xdrip-samsung-galaxy-s10/6890 "2019-04-06T03:20:20Z")
I’m currently on the Dexcom G6 running a Samsung galaxy S8+ with the latest Xdrip+ and a Huwawei watch not as a collector, which I’m fine with. I also upload to Nightscout via Heroku and display my BG as a tab in Chrome … --- ## [T:Slim X2 w/ G6 or Medtronic 670G?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-w-g6-or-medtronic-670g/8798)
**Author:** [@Ssahli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ssahli)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-w-g6-or-medtronic-670g/8798 "2020-01-17T12:40:21Z")
I currently use the 670g and have had pretty great success with the auto mode. However the Guardian sensor which I have found to be accurate is such an annoyance with calibrations and alarms. I’m thinking of switching… --- ## [Expiring Dexcom G4/G5 sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expiring-dexcom-g4-g5-sensors/3999)
**Author:** [@John\_T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John_T1D)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expiring-dexcom-g4-g5-sensors/3999 "2020-01-17T10:24:57Z")
Hi everyone and Happy Sunday!! I recently found out that Blue Cross of MA will not be covering Dexcom sensors or transmitters via prescription drug benefit after July 1st and it will be DME of course with deductible in … --- ## [Food photography and carb estimation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/food-photography-and-carb-estimation/9130)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/food-photography-and-carb-estimation/9130 "2020-01-17T00:31:07Z")
Prompted by @RogerType1’s comment about Bitesnap from MDI - sorry for complaining/venting I started looking at “food photography” apps which could estimate carb (and other nutrition) content. I found Bitesnap, Suggestic … --- ## [CGM and Scar Tissue: What could one expect?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-and-scar-tissue-what-could-one-expect/6303)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-and-scar-tissue-what-could-one-expect/6303 "2020-01-16T16:05:24Z")
Got a lady in my group who uses the G6. I posted something to them last night about extending my sensor (day 17, by the way, and spot-frickin-on), and she came back with a question that belongs here. I mentioned having u… --- ## [Drunk flatliner Hall of Fame](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drunk-flatliner-hall-of-fame/9111)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drunk-flatliner-hall-of-fame/9111 "2020-01-14T22:08:30Z")
I saw @T1Allison’s BG trace from last night. All I gotta say is that girl’s got better BG drunk than I have when sober… You gotta be kidding me! Get drunk more often, Alli! :dizzy\_face: @T1Allison, the content pro… --- ## [Travel considerations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-considerations/3985)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-considerations/3985 "2020-01-14T20:51:50Z")
Sorry if this has been asked before - I did a search but only found tidbits here and there on other posts. I’m flying for the first time since diagnosis in a couple weeks, and I’m curious how you all go about packing sup… --- ## [xDrip+ adjust "range limits" in statistics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-adjust-range-limits-in-statistics/9120)
**Author:** [@emp00](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/emp00)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-adjust-range-limits-in-statistics/9120 "2020-01-14T20:16:52Z")
In my case xDrip displays “\>95% in range” under “statistics” almost all the time - but I have no idea if this is for 70-180 mg/dl or probably even a much broader range. How can I make the range more narrow so that I see… --- ## [New Dexcom G6 user -- can someone define exactly what xDrip+ does?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-g6-user-can-someone-define-exactly-what-xdrip-does/6136)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-g6-user-can-someone-define-exactly-what-xdrip-does/6136 "2020-01-14T15:49:17Z")
I see a lot of talk about xDrip+ here (I’m on Android) but can’t seem to find a very clear, exact description of precisely what it is and why I would want it. It looks like it does some cool things but I’m not really cle… --- ## [Distinguishing T1 from LADA—new research](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/distinguishing-t1-from-lada-new-research/9110)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/distinguishing-t1-from-lada-new-research/9110 "2020-01-14T15:05:40Z")
Found this article in Apple News: Genetic differences help distinguish type 1 diabetes in children from ‘type 1.5’ in adults CHOP researchers believe the discovery could lead to more effective diagnostic methods Phila… --- ## [Can't get G6 to work with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-get-g6-to-work-with-xdrip/8597)
**Author:** [@Tigs1962](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tigs1962)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-get-g6-to-work-with-xdrip/8597 "2020-01-14T12:00:50Z")
Yesterday i started using a Dexcom G6 CGM on my right arm. I still have my Libre/MiaoMiao on my left arm! The reason i bought the Dexcom G6 Starter Kit is because just over a week ago i was given a Tandem t:slim X2 pum… --- ## [Some info on milk spikes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-info-on-milk-spikes/4188)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-info-on-milk-spikes/4188 "2020-01-14T06:31:48Z")
Just a little bit of info for a topic @daisymae has mentioned a few times. Lactose is a form of sugar found in milk. It is a disaccharide. Disaccharides are sugars made of two units of different forms of sugar. Lactose … --- ## [Xdrip+ and G6. Strange system status](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-g6-strange-system-status/9136)
**Author:** [@churcr](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/churcr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-g6-strange-system-status/9136 "2020-01-14T01:48:47Z")
Last night I inserted a new Dexcom G6 sensor and started it with my Tandem pump, using the correct sensor code. It went into the 2 hour warm up period and xdrip showed sensor still in warm up. After 2 hours the pump st… --- ## [Baqsimi Canada (glucagon spray)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/baqsimi-canada-glucagon-spray/8924)
**Author:** [@Kels\_eh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kels_eh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/baqsimi-canada-glucagon-spray/8924 "2020-01-13T23:35:25Z")
For my fellow Canadians. Great news Baqsimi is now in Canada. It is a nasal glucagon spray! I have not had to use glucosamine injections on my son but I could only image how stressful the situation would be nevermind a… --- ## [Omnipod DIY Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-diy-loop/7104)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-diy-loop/7104 "2020-01-13T22:14:30Z")
Just heard in a lecture at TCOYD from a Stanford researcher that works with Bruce Buckingham that older versions of Omnipod running 400mhz pods will be able to use Tidepool Loop imminently. It was intimated that an anno… --- ## [Help with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-xdrip/9127)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-xdrip/9127 "2020-01-13T22:05:27Z")
I have been trying to get the xDrip+ app to work on my Samsung S9+ phone and after I figured out how to download it, I started with a new transmitter AND sensor. I clicked on the G6 in the options and clicked on Use the… --- ## [Mastering Diabetes conference starts jan 15 - focus on food - online](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mastering-diabetes-conference-starts-jan-15-focus-on-food-online/9129)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mastering-diabetes-conference-starts-jan-15-focus-on-food-online/9129 "2020-01-13T17:47:57Z")
Hi - a buddy of mine just forwarded this along. I won’t be attending and can’t vouch for the content, but thought some of you might be interested??? Hi Brad, If you or anyone you love is concerned about type 1, typ… --- ## [Moving CGM Sensor from belly to either thigh or upper arm?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-cgm-sensor-from-belly-to-either-thigh-or-upper-arm/8867)
**Author:** [@shott](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/shott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-cgm-sensor-from-belly-to-either-thigh-or-upper-arm/8867 "2020-01-13T16:05:03Z")
Hello: I’ve been a T1D for 47+ years and have used my belly first for MDI and now for CGM Sensor (G5) and pump infusion set … so, yes, I’m an old dog. My endo wants me to begin using either my upper arm or thigh for my… --- ## [Serious OmniPod PDM failure and pump reconsiderations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/serious-omnipod-pdm-failure-and-pump-reconsiderations/9049)
**Author:** [@John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/serious-omnipod-pdm-failure-and-pump-reconsiderations/9049 "2020-01-13T02:27:57Z")
First I did not want to start a new thread since I just had “another Omnipod PDM failure :-)” https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yet-another-omnipod-pdm-failure/2795/15 which might qualify as the worst possible. But it brin… --- ## [Dexcom App For All Android Phones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-for-all-android-phones/1772)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-for-all-android-phones/1772 "2020-01-13T00:12:00Z")
For anyone wanting to run the official Dexcom App on your Android phone, but don’t have one of the phones that Dexcom supports, a group recompiled the official Dexcom app and tweaked it so it will run on virtually any An… --- ## [Xdrip g6 state isn't currently known](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-g6-state-isnt-currently-known/9092)
**Author:** [@Nikoniko2809](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nikoniko2809)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-g6-state-isnt-currently-known/9092 "2020-01-12T23:41:32Z")
Can anyone help me? --- ## [“Real Diabetes” - TV Show Comment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-diabetes-tv-show-comment/9115)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-diabetes-tv-show-comment/9115 "2020-01-12T18:17:45Z")
One of the shows that my husband cannot believe I waste my time on is “Married at First Sight”. People apply and interview to be matched with someone whom they meet at their legal wedding. Then they follow the couples fo… --- ## [Accu-Chek 360 Configuration Software needed!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-360-configuration-software-needed/9118)
**Author:** [@Daryn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Daryn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-360-configuration-software-needed/9118 "2020-01-12T17:11:29Z")
Hey! I’ve spent all weekend looking into looping with my Accu-Chek Spirit Combo. (Found in the AndroidAPS documentation under “Accu-Chek Combo tips for basic usage”) Currently stuck as I am missing the “Accu-Chek 360 C… --- ## [Hit my first vein - whoa boy - Never seen a drop like that before!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hit-my-first-vein-whoa-boy-never-seen-a-drop-like-that-before/9087)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hit-my-first-vein-whoa-boy-never-seen-a-drop-like-that-before/9087 "2020-01-12T15:55:07Z")
I bolus via injection with 5mm pen needles. I tend to bleed with 50% of my injections. I’m also trying to do a really good job of rotating my injection sites to preserve my skin. I injected during MDI in my upper outside… --- ## [Ketone breathe meter - no ongoing costs (it seems)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ketone-breathe-meter-no-ongoing-costs-it-seems/9113)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ketone-breathe-meter-no-ongoing-costs-it-seems/9113 "2020-01-12T03:05:44Z")
I saw this in diaTribe and thought it sounded interesting! It seems this may have no ongoing costs once it’s purchased. I do wonder if it has downsides like the urine strips do, such as delayed results compared to blood. … --- ## [If everyone was T1D or T2D, would that change how you feel about it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-everyone-was-t1d-or-t2d-would-that-change-how-you-feel-about-it/9047)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-everyone-was-t1d-or-t2d-would-that-change-how-you-feel-about-it/9047 "2020-01-11T18:59:28Z")
If everyone was T1D (or T2D, as the case may be on here), would you feel different about living with this condition? Is the thing that can make it hard the fact that not everyone has to do the things we do to take care … --- ## [Developing better infusion sets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/developing-better-infusion-sets/9094)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/developing-better-infusion-sets/9094 "2020-01-09T22:25:30Z")
--- ## [Multiple G6 sensor errors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-g6-sensor-errors/9095)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-g6-sensor-errors/9095 "2020-01-09T20:10:32Z")
Yesterday I was in the process of starting a new G6 sensor, and was about 1/2 hour into the warm up when I got a Sensor Error. Anyone else had this? The application went smoothly. The error went away after about 15 min… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=94) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=96)