# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=96 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 97 --- ## [Looping and tunneling](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-and-tunneling/9070)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-and-tunneling/9070 "2020-01-08T23:38:09Z")
Though I’d love to loop, for various reasons I’m not doing it yet. But I wonder if tunneling presents a complication. Because of tunneling, I have to limit my pod bolus to 3 to 5 units and inject the rest – and therefor… --- ## [Any luck with 12/31/19 build of xDrip+ w/G6 and Android 10 software?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-luck-with-12-31-19-build-of-xdrip-w-g6-and-android-10-software/9081)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-luck-with-12-31-19-build-of-xdrip-w-g6-and-android-10-software/9081 "2020-01-08T16:17:03Z")
I want so badly to get off of the G6 app and back to xDrip+. Has anyone had any luck specifically with the 12/31/19 build and Android 10 software, with or without Samsung phones? I can’t test it out because the G6 app is… --- ## [Which one would drop you more? (Lantus vs. Pump Basal)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-one-would-drop-you-more-lantus-vs-pump-basal/9075)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-one-would-drop-you-more-lantus-vs-pump-basal/9075 "2020-01-08T16:07:03Z")
Hypothetically, if you were using a “perfect” dose of Lantus for basal, vs. if you were using a “perfect” basal profile with Humalog, which one would drop you more during exercise? I.E. Which type of insulin would be mor… --- ## [Pros and Cons of intramuscular insulin injections?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pros-and-cons-of-intramuscular-insulin-injections/6372)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 4:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pros-and-cons-of-intramuscular-insulin-injections/6372 "2020-01-08T04:56:21Z")
Hello everybody how are you today? My question is, is there any benefits or let’s say ‘different’ characteristics of intramuscular insulin injections vs subcutaneous? I read somewhere that the absorption is quicker… bu… --- ## [Latest Android update causes major xDrip+ issues here with G6 and I sadly can't use it...any suggestions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/latest-android-update-causes-major-xdrip-issues-here-with-g6-and-i-sadly-cant-use-it-any-suggestions/8946)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/latest-android-update-causes-major-xdrip-issues-here-with-g6-and-i-sadly-cant-use-it-any-suggestions/8946 "2020-01-08T02:25:30Z")
For some reason my Samsung S10e decided to update on its own without asking me like it usually does – I usually never update until I know it works with xDrip+ first. I’m using it with a Dexcom G6, and xDrip+ has been wor… --- ## [Humalog U-200 and Omnilooping?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humalog-u-200-and-omnilooping/9015)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humalog-u-200-and-omnilooping/9015 "2020-01-07T02:04:34Z")
I’m getting abut 1 to 1.5 days out of my omnipod using Omnilooping. I have some U200 pens and was wondering what I would change if I wanted to use them to get to the 3 days use and use less pods? --- ## [Formulary.... Novolog instead of Humalog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/formulary-novolog-instead-of-humalog/9044)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/formulary-novolog-instead-of-humalog/9044 "2020-01-07T01:51:50Z")
My insurer, Medica, now covers insulin with a max copay of $25 per month. I decided to check it out. Since it has been some time since I’ve bought insulin in the US, I got new prescriptions for Levemir and Humalog. T… --- ## [xDrip+ Stuck on Collecting Initial Readings - "No data received in last 21 minutes"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stuck-on-collecting-initial-readings-no-data-received-in-last-21-minutes/9073)
**Author:** [@ScottC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ScottC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stuck-on-collecting-initial-readings-no-data-received-in-last-21-minutes/9073 "2020-01-06T23:36:03Z")
I have been using my Samsung S10+ with a Dexcom G5 transmitter but recently it stopped working. The xDrip screen reads “Collecting Initital Readings” and the hour glass is stuck on the “Received Some Recent Data”… it al… --- ## [Sick day or not? Solve this puzzle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-or-not-solve-this-puzzle/9056)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-or-not-solve-this-puzzle/9056 "2020-01-06T23:03:15Z")
So I know it sounds crazy that I can’t tell if I’m having a sick day or not, but l have a lot going on. My symptoms, although I feel like crap, are relatively mild. Mainly malaise, headache, face feels flushed, eyes fee… --- ## [Test Volunteers - Relion Premier Classic Meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/test-volunteers-relion-premier-classic-meter/9040)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/test-volunteers-relion-premier-classic-meter/9040 "2020-01-06T17:19:24Z")
Similar to last year’s meter test, the Relion marketing team has agreed to provide up to 5 of the Relion Premier Classic Meters to our readers. If you are interested, please reply to this thread or PM me. If we get mor… --- ## [Any podcast or song recommendations?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-podcast-or-song-recommendations/9051)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-podcast-or-song-recommendations/9051 "2020-01-06T13:35:24Z")
I had a very nice relaxed run yesterday listening to a podcast. Since I am training to be https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/26 (see what I did there? :smiley: ) I’ve got some mental space in my sch… --- ## [I don't appreciate much about T1D, but I do appreciate this:](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-dont-appreciate-much-about-t1d-but-i-do-appreciate-this/9046)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-dont-appreciate-much-about-t1d-but-i-do-appreciate-this/9046 "2020-01-06T03:00:28Z")
I don’t appreciate much about T1D, but I do appreciate these three things that it’s added to my life: perspective, priorities, and clarity. I was diagnosed at age 21. It was eye opening after diagnosis to see the cause … --- ## [Changes, they are a comin' (Jan 2020)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-they-are-a-comin-jan-2020/8754)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-they-are-a-comin-jan-2020/8754 "2020-01-05T22:09:50Z")
Received letters today from CVS. It seems our coverage is changing and, effective January 1st, 2020, we are no longer going to be covered for Lantus; instead, we’re being switched to Levemir. I have read some older thr… --- ## [Los Angeles Domestic Help with T1D Experience](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/los-angeles-domestic-help-with-t1d-experience/9055)
**Author:** [@Carofosho](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Carofosho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/los-angeles-domestic-help-with-t1d-experience/9055 "2020-01-05T18:53:55Z")
Long shot here… We have a recently diagnosed 7 year old, both parents work, thankfully one of us at her school, but hours are often inflexible and childcare is needed. I have looked at safesittings.com which seems to b… --- ## [Adventures abroad - Belize](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adventures-abroad-belize/9038)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adventures-abroad-belize/9038 "2020-01-05T02:25:05Z")
I went on a trip to Belize mid-December. I don’t remember any specific instance when I was young that made me feel like I couldn’t travel to less developed countries or go backpacking, but somehow I had the impression th… --- ## [Interesting developer interview - new testing technology](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-developer-interview-new-testing-technology/9043)
**Author:** [@NickR](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/NickR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-developer-interview-new-testing-technology/9043 "2020-01-04T04:02:48Z")
I hope this is the right section to post this. Feel free to move it! I heard this interview on RNZ National this morning. RNZ is New Zealand’s public service broadcaster. From the website: Coming up with a new manage… --- ## [Christmas Goodies!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/christmas-goodies/8880)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/christmas-goodies/8880 "2020-01-04T00:37:18Z")
I got some Christmas goodies in the mail today from an FUD friend! Sometimes I put the pod on my butt. And I was reminded in the card today, that insulin is indeed a drug. So they sent me the perfect bottle opener! A… --- ## [Backpacking with a young T1D?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/backpacking-with-a-young-t1d/9026)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/backpacking-with-a-young-t1d/9026 "2020-01-03T15:44:50Z")
So, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about wanting to go on a real outdoor trip with my kids. I think the experience of being self-sufficient, of pushing their limits, etc. will really be good for them. Of course, with Sa… --- ## [Xdrip+ suddenly stopped uploading data from G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-suddenly-stopped-uploading-data-from-g6/5638)
**Author:** [@hopadom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/hopadom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-suddenly-stopped-uploading-data-from-g6/5638 "2020-01-03T12:42:47Z")
Hi all, this is my first post. My husband is Type 1 and uses a Dexcom G6 transmitter, that uploads to xdrip on his phone and/or watch. Today I put a new sensor in for him and for some reason it won’t connect to the xdrip… --- ## [Bad box of Omnipod Pods?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-box-of-omnipod-pods/8990)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-box-of-omnipod-pods/8990 "2020-01-02T21:20:24Z")
Has anyone ever had a string of pod failures from the same lot/box of pods? We are on the third or fourth pod failing in a row a day or two early from the same lot number. None have alarmed. All have seemed to either le… --- ## [Any Apple Watch Direct connect insight/update?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-apple-watch-direct-connect-insight-update/8965)
**Author:** [@Carofosho](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Carofosho)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-apple-watch-direct-connect-insight-update/8965 "2020-01-02T03:28:51Z")
Hi, thanks for allowing me into your group. My daughter who turns 7 last month was diagnosed a week ago with T1–as you all know it’s been a tough week. I got her the DG6 and an iPhone (she was quite pleased that) and whi… --- ## [Happy New Year!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-new-year/9022)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-new-year/9022 "2020-01-01T22:34:05Z")
Happy New Year! A few months ago, I made a pact with @T1Allison. I am not going to let her down. Pound for pound, baby! So I am doing my part to finish strong in 2019. Pre-dinner goodies: Cucumber salad: Sourdo… --- ## [Happy birthday little man!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-birthday-little-man/9013)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-birthday-little-man/9013 "2020-01-01T16:45:20Z")
Today is a special day. Today is the birthday of one of my favorite people in the whole world!! I know there is someone here who is probably up to his elbows in birthday cake and stuff, but happy birthday Liam! :heart: … --- ## [It finally happened](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-finally-happened/8993)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-finally-happened/8993 "2020-01-01T03:24:28Z")
Some of you may remember some posts i had created a year or two ago reference the loss of my contract (defense contractor) i had been working on for the past 15 years. Well, it’s finally happening. January 15th is it. … --- ## [When Diabetics Go All Unlimited!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-diabetics-go-all-unlimited/8956)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-diabetics-go-all-unlimited/8956 "2020-01-01T02:52:38Z")
So I am a proud papa today! My diabetic son got his PSAT score the day after taking the SAT, and I can say we are excited. My son got one wrong on the PSAT which gave him a 1500/1520 and followed that up with a 1560/16… --- ## ["Dumb" CGM questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-cgm-questions/8991)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-cgm-questions/8991 "2019-12-31T18:58:09Z")
Ok, I’m sure there will be more. :hugs: Do you cover your sensor with clothing when you sleep? I’m somewhat nervous about pulling it off while sleeping, so I always wear a 3/4 or long sleeve T because I wear my sensor … --- ## [Augmentin and BG spikes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/augmentin-and-bg-spikes/9000)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/augmentin-and-bg-spikes/9000 "2019-12-31T17:52:39Z")
I just heard from @daisymae, who is recovering from sinusitis. She is going to start taking augmentin. I mentioned to her that I heard it can cause BG spikes. I think she said she has taken it before, but sometimes it i… --- ## [Tri Cities WA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tri-cities-wa/7673)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tri-cities-wa/7673 "2019-12-30T20:18:54Z")
My family and I are moving to the Tri Cities, WA area over the next couple weeks. My online research hasn’t turned up any active local diabetes groups in the area that I’ve seen… although it’s a big enough area that I … --- ## [Waffle wha?!? 🤔](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waffle-wha/8273)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waffle-wha/8273 "2019-12-30T19:19:37Z")
I got a new waffle iron. The old one met an unfortunate demise after 25 years. :frowning\_face: So I wanted to condition the new iron, and then make some waffles to eat. :yum: The box has the directions. Add 1 1/2 cups … --- ## [Unable to calibrate with Dexcom 8G Transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unable-to-calibrate-with-dexcom-8g-transmitter/8989)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unable-to-calibrate-with-dexcom-8g-transmitter/8989 "2019-12-30T17:31:09Z")
I’ve had good results with xDrip+ & the 80 or 81 transmitters but have just switched to an 8G transmitter. If I enter an initial calibrtaion, it is rejected “Calibration rejected: Rejected Could not reply to auth chal… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=95) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=97)