# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=98 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 99 --- ## [Panama City, Panama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/panama-city-panama/8923)
**Author:** [@Kels\_eh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kels_eh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/panama-city-panama/8923 "2019-12-19T16:48:15Z")
Are there any families on here from Panama City, Panama? Only 2 months into T1D diagnosis, would be great to have a connection if we need anything or for kids to meet up. My son,9 has yet to meet anyone his age with T1… --- ## [IV Injection](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iv-injection/8920)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iv-injection/8920 "2019-12-19T04:28:43Z")
Hi everyone. I know the subject of IV injection causes some to get squirmy. That’s fine. If you don’t want to do it - don’t do it. I would never try to talk anyone into it. And there is no need to reply and say it is b… --- ## [Iphone 11 and dexcom g6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-11-and-dexcom-g6/8900)
**Author:** [@flyerfansince79](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/flyerfansince79)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-11-and-dexcom-g6/8900 "2019-12-19T01:16:01Z")
Does anyone have any information as to when Dexcom will be updating to operate with iphone 11? I am in the market for a new phone and may have to purchase an earlier model. --- ## [My T1 Daily Management, and Using Fiasp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-t1-daily-management-and-using-fiasp/8916)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-t1-daily-management-and-using-fiasp/8916 "2019-12-18T20:34:55Z")
There have been many people asking me about my “diet” and my daily routine. People with T1, or their T1 kids, who are newly diagnosed seem to think my many years with T1D, and no serious complications makes my routine a … --- ## [Sayer Again Teases Apple Watch Integration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sayer-again-teases-apple-watch-integration/7699)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sayer-again-teases-apple-watch-integration/7699 "2019-12-18T00:08:22Z")
Kevin Sayer, CEO of Dexcom, apparently is committed to making Dexcom to Apple Watch a reality. I’m not holding my breath… https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/06/13/dexcom-ceo-teases-apple-watch-diabetes-collaboration.html --- ## [Examples of what to.pack for.school lunch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/examples-of-what-to-pack-for-school-lunch/8859)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/examples-of-what-to-pack-for-school-lunch/8859 "2019-12-17T00:43:57Z")
What do you pack your child for lunch in their lunch box? My 6 year old doesnt really like low carb lunch food and the higher carb food spikes her too much. Running out of ideas. We are on shots right now. --- ## [Winner Announced - The "Guess DM's A1C Contest!"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winner-announced-the-guess-dms-a1c-contest/8864)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winner-announced-the-guess-dms-a1c-contest/8864 "2019-12-16T21:56:53Z")
Hi everyone! @daisymae told me she was getting her blood-work done today, and I asked her if she would mind having a contest. She thought it would be a fun idea, so I am presenting the contest here. If you want to subm… --- ## [T1 Switched to Humalog from Novolog and Insurance WON'T PAY! ❤️️](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-switched-to-humalog-from-novolog-and-insurance-wont-pay/8807)
**Author:** [@Winterprincess](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Winterprincess)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-switched-to-humalog-from-novolog-and-insurance-wont-pay/8807 "2019-12-16T21:20:42Z")
I am about to lose my natural mind. My son was switched from Novolog which he was on since he was 13 to Humalog now at 26. First of all I’ve read there is a significant difference between Humalog and Novolog, and now the… --- ## [Lost weight again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lost-weight-again/8623)
**Author:** [@arnolfo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/arnolfo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lost-weight-again/8623 "2019-12-16T20:44:52Z")
Just venting here… I had a really busy October as I had my daughter was in from California, and my wife and I remade many of our Halloween displays in which the rebuild took up space in my usual workout area in my baseme… --- ## [Dexcom G5 Calibrations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-calibrations/8788)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-calibrations/8788 "2019-12-16T19:56:54Z")
I’m comparing Dexcom readings (using Dexcom receiver) and Xdrip readings (using Phone and Native not checked) at the same time. Readings are being compared to Contour Next meter which I have found to be very accurate. … --- ## [ReliOn Premier Blu Will Not Pair](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-premier-blu-will-not-pair/5170)
**Author:** [@jdrad](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jdrad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-premier-blu-will-not-pair/5170 "2019-12-16T19:17:09Z")
I have tried repeatedly to get my Premier Blu meter to pair with the ReliOn app on my iPhone. Nothing… All my other Bluetooth devices work just fine, speaker, remote camera shutter. When I get to the Pl n “pair”, noth… --- ## [CGM alarms and time-in-range study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-alarms-and-time-in-range-study/8893)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-alarms-and-time-in-range-study/8893 "2019-12-16T13:52:35Z")
Here’s an abstract of a recent analysis of CGM use among T1Ds: --- ## [A shout-out to Insulet!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-shout-out-to-insulet/8871)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-shout-out-to-insulet/8871 "2019-12-16T03:53:31Z")
My PDM went on the fritz—internal battery failing, I reckon, based on another FUD thread—and they overnighted a new one immediately!! Hooray!! --- ## [Xdrip version corrupted?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-version-corrupted/8892)
**Author:** [@Osoblu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Osoblu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-version-corrupted/8892 "2019-12-16T02:45:00Z")
I recently downloaded an update a few days ago. Yesterday I started a new sensor. I now notice error on the status page. Connection Status:FW: null Version : Information corrupted --- ## [TV SERIES, SHOWS, MOVIES, DOCUMENTARIES and more](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tv-series-shows-movies-documentaries-and-more/2816)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tv-series-shows-movies-documentaries-and-more/2816 "2019-12-16T02:31:17Z")
there can be so much downtime and wait-it-out time with us PWD. sometimes we have a stubborn low, and unexpected high, and we have to wait for the resolution to take place. but what do we do in the meantime? we can choos… --- ## [Dairy-free, egg-free, low-carb with allergies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dairy-free-egg-free-low-carb-with-allergies/7754)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dairy-free-egg-free-low-carb-with-allergies/7754 "2019-12-16T02:11:48Z")
I’m back at it! Low carb, that is. So much of low-carb focuses on dairy and eggs, which I can’t eat. And red and processed meat, which I often can’t eat (due to cross-contamination). And so I thought I’d start a thread … --- ## [Feeling less attractive since wearing CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-less-attractive-since-wearing-cgm/8612)
**Author:** [@Tallredmrs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tallredmrs)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-less-attractive-since-wearing-cgm/8612 "2019-12-16T00:14:04Z")
Just got a Dexcom G6. My husband loves to see my glucose readings. He’s told me he thinks it makes me bionic and I’m still beautiful but I’m having a hard time getting used to this sensor attached to me. I know it’s a s… --- ## [Is Buying a NEW but Outdated G5 Transmitter a Mistake?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-buying-a-new-but-outdated-g5-transmitter-a-mistake/8875)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-buying-a-new-but-outdated-g5-transmitter-a-mistake/8875 "2019-12-15T21:30:32Z")
I am concerned that Dexcom will force me on to the G6. If they do, I will simple begin accumulating G6 sensors and transmitters, which is fine, while still using my G5 sensors and transmitters. Nonetheless, I will need t… --- ## [Elder care and diabetes: anyone older have any issues in this regard?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/elder-care-and-diabetes-anyone-older-have-any-issues-in-this-regard/5759)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 6:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/elder-care-and-diabetes-anyone-older-have-any-issues-in-this-regard/5759 "2019-12-15T06:35:25Z")
Found this article on one of the FB groups I’m in and read it…hadn’t ever thought about it, but after reading it, it’s added a new level of worry that I have for Liam that he’ll possibly have to experience in his lifetim… --- ## [DN’s Running and Other Mishaps Thread](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dn-s-running-and-other-mishaps-thread/4398)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 2087\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dn-s-running-and-other-mishaps-thread/4398 "2019-12-15T04:35:39Z")
I had to alter the suggested title a little bit, in case something happens to the running part of this thread… then it’s a catch-all… So I’m up. I have no idea what to include here… But I’ll wing it. 41 year young fema… --- ## [Dexcom support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-support/8835)
**Author:** [@redhawks2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/redhawks2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-support/8835 "2019-12-14T04:23:11Z")
Having trouble getting my new sensors from Dexcom. Their support people in India are not following through with orders and I am getting low on sensors. I called Dexcom’s support phone number and was shocked that they no … --- ## [Iron absorption - immediately post-exercise is best](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iron-absorption-immediately-post-exercise-is-best/8806)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iron-absorption-immediately-post-exercise-is-best/8806 "2019-12-12T17:20:08Z")
@LarissaW, here is the other thing I was mentioning about iron absorption. Sorry it took me a while to get to this… For runners who have an iron deficiency, there is an additional problem because the release of the horm… --- ## [On Omnipodding](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/on-omnipodding/8663)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/on-omnipodding/8663 "2019-12-12T01:14:09Z")
I’m 49 years Type 1 and have been on a pump since 2006- I’m on my third Medtronic Minimed and am giving serious thought to getting an OmniPod after a demo from a diabetes educator. I tire of the number of times I have c… --- ## [Anyone with experience with companies that train service dogs for diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-with-experience-with-companies-that-train-service-dogs-for-diabetes/8776)
**Author:** [@Docjane](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Docjane)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-with-experience-with-companies-that-train-service-dogs-for-diabetes/8776 "2019-12-11T19:10:51Z")
My daughter is seeking a diabetic alert dog. There are so many companies out there, I was wondering if anyone here has had experience with any of the companies that train and place service dogs? My daughter has type 1, … --- ## [Capsaicin supplementation for exercise performance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/capsaicin-supplementation-for-exercise-performance/8855)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/capsaicin-supplementation-for-exercise-performance/8855 "2019-12-10T20:33:46Z")
Capsaicin is an active component found in chili peppers. There have been some recent studies suggesting that it can improve athletic performance. Reading through this, these studies are both small (10 participants), but… --- ## [What's your bedtime target BG range?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whats-your-bedtime-target-bg-range/8646)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whats-your-bedtime-target-bg-range/8646 "2019-12-10T20:31:52Z")
Interested in what you consider an appropriate bedtime target BG. And if you snack at bedtime for BG reasons. My CDE says “No snacks!” (obviously if I have a low that’s different) and that “I need to reassess my idea of … --- ## [New to all of this. Looking for some guidance on xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-all-of-this-looking-for-some-guidance-on-xdrip/8844)
**Author:** [@DalyDiabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DalyDiabetes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-all-of-this-looking-for-some-guidance-on-xdrip/8844 "2019-12-10T16:36:26Z")
Hi there, I am reaching out to get a few questions answered and hopefully get an instruction link to a step by step xdrip set up thread. Question 1) We are currently set up with Dexcom G6 through the cell phone but wa… --- ## [Decorating for the holidays 😄](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decorating-for-the-holidays/8840)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decorating-for-the-holidays/8840 "2019-12-09T04:52:38Z")
You get creative on ways to save money in your 20s :hugs::christmas\_tree: --- ## [Doctor advised me I can use Novolin R instead of Novolog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctor-advised-me-i-can-use-novolin-r-instead-of-novolog/4888)
**Author:** [@CharlesFurniss](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CharlesFurniss)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctor-advised-me-i-can-use-novolin-r-instead-of-novolog/4888 "2019-12-09T03:31:47Z")
At my usual 3-4 month check up with my diabetes Doc.,(Endocrinologist) I asked if I could use Novolin R and stop the expensive Novolog Kwikpen. She quickly responded, “They are the same”. Just different timing. Take … --- ## [A new take on Type 2 from a correlational study:](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-take-on-type-2-from-a-correlational-study/2906)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-take-on-type-2-from-a-correlational-study/2906 "2019-12-08T07:58:18Z")
Interesting article but do take note of the last paragraph: “However, they note that the causality may lie in either direction. It may be that people experiencing the early symptoms of an impaired glucose metabolism —… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=97) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=99)