# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=99 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 100 --- ## [FastClix broke :(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180 "2019-12-07T19:34:22Z")
My FastClix lancing device broke this morning. Thankfully I did have a backup one. When I removed the lancet drum, the lancet counter didn’t spin back to 6, but got stuck at 1 and the lever now moves freely without movin… --- ## [Missing Insulin - Possibly leak I can't see?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/missing-insulin-possibly-leak-i-cant-see/8830)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/missing-insulin-possibly-leak-i-cant-see/8830 "2019-12-06T23:25:59Z")
Been pumping for a few months now (maybe longer…time stands still in the D-World to some extent) and, before today, we hadn’t seen the POD reservoir image change from 50+ (the default that the system shows until you hit … --- ## [Pretty peaks and valleys](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretty-peaks-and-valleys/8815)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretty-peaks-and-valleys/8815 "2019-12-05T16:10:04Z")
An excerpt from an assignment that I will be presenting to classmates (medical students) and physicians (still to be edited, but just wanted to share) Lastly, I want to discuss my choice in background I made for this … --- ## [First A1c on Libre (instead of Dexcom)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-a1c-on-libre-instead-of-dexcom/8627)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-a1c-on-libre-instead-of-dexcom/8627 "2019-12-05T05:44:55Z")
I just got my first A1c after three months of Libre use. It rose from 6.5% to 7.1%. I was working hard to get that 6.5%, and I’m still working just as hard. I think this is a reflection of a) no alarms (although I do sc… --- ## [Avotres's AVT001 Starts A Phase-I Trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/avotress-avt001-starts-a-phase-i-trial/8803)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 7:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/avotress-avt001-starts-a-phase-i-trial/8803 "2019-12-04T07:40:41Z")
I’ve written a blog on a new cellular treatment for type-1 diabetes: --- ## [Xdrip with G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-g6/4739)
**Author:** [@Ahenrietta](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ahenrietta)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-g6/4739 "2019-12-04T02:50:52Z")
I just switched back from iPhone to android, and apparently my phone is not compatible with the official dexcom app. From my searches on this site, it looks like xdrip should work with the G6. I’ve never used xdrip, so I… --- ## [I did it!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-did-it/8741)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-did-it/8741 "2019-12-04T01:59:09Z")
Super proud of myself for running the philly half marathon and living life fully unlimited from diabetes #FUdiabetes !!! Thank you @Eric for everything. You’re an incredible person and diabetes/running/life coach. --- ## [Dexcom Share / Follow - Issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-share-follow-issue/5964)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-share-follow-issue/5964 "2019-12-04T00:11:10Z")
FYI - Dexcom Share/Follow stopped working about 1-1/2 ~ 2 hrs ago. I just confirmed with Dexcom Technical Support that the problem is with the Dexcom servers and is not any sort of end-user issue. No current eta on res… --- ## [Diabetes and Bears](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-bears/8724)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-bears/8724 "2019-12-03T20:53:47Z")
What do you do with your middle-of-the-night glucose when you’re camping/backpacking? Are bears attracted to insulin? When doing some research on this question, I came across a few posts where people said that insulin sh… --- ## [Insertion site, Lipohypertrophy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insertion-site-lipohypertrophy/8793)
**Author:** [@Unstuck](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Unstuck)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insertion-site-lipohypertrophy/8793 "2019-12-03T17:02:08Z")
Day 1 is a bliss, day1.5 BGs spike and insulin requirement 2X,3x,4x; As of day1.5, the insertion site is swollen/bump/bleeding. Rotating sites frequently use up “real estate” on a child’s body. I use Cavillon skin barri… --- ## [Webinar on Time-in-Range on Thursday, 12/12/19 @11AM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/webinar-on-time-in-range-on-thursday-12-12-19-11am/8802)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/webinar-on-time-in-range-on-thursday-12-12-19-11am/8802 "2019-12-03T16:06:22Z")
I received this invite at work but can’t attend at the scheduled time. It may be a bit data-science heavy, but feel free to register and attend if you want. It’s free as far as I can tell- they’ll just have your email ad… --- ## [Collapsible water bottles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/collapsible-water-bottles/8797)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/collapsible-water-bottles/8797 "2019-12-03T15:03:12Z")
Here are a couple of collapsible water bottles, if this is something that might be useful for you. I know there are a bunch of different versions of these, but these are the ones that have been recommended by Runner’s W… --- ## [Dexcom Servers down all day November 30, 2019](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-servers-down-all-day-november-30-2019/8787)
**Author:** [@Toni](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Toni)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-servers-down-all-day-november-30-2019/8787 "2019-12-02T17:07:19Z")
So I’ve been trying to sign on to the Dexcom app all day. From 11 am to 10 pm. It says temporary issue with the servers. Try again later. Anyone else having this problem? I have deleted the app and reinstalled. Reboote… --- ## [How to get xdrip+ to upload to Dexcom Server](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-xdrip-to-upload-to-dexcom-server/8777)
**Author:** [@Mikey417](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mikey417)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-xdrip-to-upload-to-dexcom-server/8777 "2019-12-01T21:41:12Z")
I am new to xdrip+ on my Samsung s10+ after using Dexcom G5 for a long time, and I have been able to figure out almost all of the features of xdrip+. However, I want the data to be uploaded to my Dexcom account, and in … --- ## [iPhone 11 and Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-11-and-dexcom/8765)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-11-and-dexcom/8765 "2019-12-01T18:31:57Z")
Anyone using an iPhone 11 with the Dexcom G5 app yet? --- ## [Dana R pump cannulas from other company](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dana-r-pump-cannulas-from-other-company/3900)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dana-r-pump-cannulas-from-other-company/3900 "2019-12-01T03:48:51Z")
After half a year of battle with my insurance carrier I finally got my Dana R pump now! I’m super excited to try it out and might start looping with AndroidAPS soon, if everything goes to plan. There’s just one thing th… --- ## [Dexcom app crashed and took out all settings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-crashed-and-took-out-all-settings/8775)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-crashed-and-took-out-all-settings/8775 "2019-11-30T06:03:34Z")
The Dexcom app on my phone crashed and when I started it back up, it acted as if I had never used it before and went through the whole setup process. The setup process requires knowing your sensor code and your transmit… --- ## [Muting the Tandem alarms](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/muting-the-tandem-alarms/8779)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/muting-the-tandem-alarms/8779 "2019-11-30T02:18:06Z")
How do other Tandem pump users dampen unwanted alarms in places like funerals, meetings etc? I am looking for a way to mute the bee-boo-boop for those times when I know I am not low and it’s a low cartridge or similar a… --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving to you!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-you/8773)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-you/8773 "2019-11-29T01:14:51Z")
I’d like to not let everything get out of hand today. No highs! Does anyone have any tips or suggestions to help keep BG in a reasonable range? --- ## [Dexcom picked up restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-picked-up-restart/8768)
**Author:** [@Miaary1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Miaary1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-picked-up-restart/8768 "2019-11-27T22:01:48Z")
This morning was the first time that I tried to restart a sensor for the Dexcom 6. I followed posted directions that many are using here. All went well until a half hour into the 2 hours warm up. It beeped and stopped t… --- ## [Pee Tests](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pee-tests/8657)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pee-tests/8657 "2019-11-27T16:46:44Z")
I was just thinking (dangerous I know, but I can’t help myself). There are a lot of us old timers here on FUD, and we all remember peeing on a stick. That would let us know what our range of Bg was maybe six or eight ho… --- ## [Looking for Supportive Sessions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-supportive-sessions/8760)
**Author:** [@T1DNurse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1DNurse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-supportive-sessions/8760 "2019-11-27T04:18:55Z")
I need help controlling my blood sugars. I was dxed when I was 2 yrs old, I’m 29, and I’ve been rocky with my A1Cs. I’ve had some good Keto runs lately (7.4 A1C) but now I’m back to the 9s. I’m getting complications and … --- ## [New on x drip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-on-x-drip/7200)
**Author:** [@Yery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Yery)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-on-x-drip/7200 "2019-11-26T15:47:32Z")
Hi! Just bought an s10 for us and dexcom g6 down not work. Ive downloaded xdrip app but im not getting any numbers. Swnsor is connected to an older phone for now but i dont want to carry 2 phones… help! --- ## [CVS/Caremark?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-caremark/8756)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-caremark/8756 "2019-11-26T08:00:06Z")
My work uses UHC for private health insurance. For prescriptions, we currently use Express Scripts, but in January they are switching to CVS/Caremark. Anyone have any experience with them? I’m spoiled because we have a… --- ## [Future of Diabetic Engineering](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/future-of-diabetic-engineering/8747)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/future-of-diabetic-engineering/8747 "2019-11-26T02:31:22Z")
Dexcom and Xdrip+ are great tools for managing Diabetes. In the interview given by Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer: “You’ve got to understand, medical device companies and hacking, those two concepts don’t go together well. So … --- ## [Skin Reaction to Injections (MDI)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/skin-reaction-to-injections-mdi/7426)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/skin-reaction-to-injections-mdi/7426 "2019-11-25T23:36:47Z")
A week or so ago, I had an itchy red circle around one of my (Novolog) injection sites from that day. There was a (tiny) little hard knot underneath, too. I had run out of alcohol prep pads, which I usually use to wipe m… --- ## [November 16th - Liam finally met his Diabetes Idol and Mentor/Teacher/Friend](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/november-16th-liam-finally-met-his-diabetes-idol-and-mentor-teacher-friend/8755)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/november-16th-liam-finally-met-his-diabetes-idol-and-mentor-teacher-friend/8755 "2019-11-25T05:29:38Z")
@Eric was in Virginia with his lovely wife this past November 16th for one of his Marathons and we were so happy to finally meet him. He and his wife are the nicest people I think I’ve ever met and Liam being able to me… --- ## [Thinking of getting an Apple iWatch 3 during black friday](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-of-getting-an-apple-iwatch-3-during-black-friday/8749)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-of-getting-an-apple-iwatch-3-during-black-friday/8749 "2019-11-25T02:40:15Z")
I’m currently Omnilooping, carrying an iPhone SE as well as a Samsung Galasxy S10+. I’m currently uploading data to tidepool, xdrip/heroku, and Dexcom. I currently have a Huwawei android wear watch but thinking of switc… --- ## [Buying insulin without going through insurance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-without-going-through-insurance/8707)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-without-going-through-insurance/8707 "2019-11-25T00:34:40Z")
Hello, I am wondering is Insulin available to buy without going through your insurance? Currently, my insurance only covers 2 boxes of humalog( 10 pens) pre filled pens for 90 days. It’s hardly enough. We need to give s… --- ## [Unable to get MM2/Xdrip data to display on Note9](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unable-to-get-mm2-xdrip-data-to-display-on-note9/8690)
**Author:** [@DavidL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DavidL)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unable-to-get-mm2-xdrip-data-to-display-on-note9/8690 "2019-11-23T18:40:50Z")
My home screen remains blank except for the manual entries. It does display the battery level of the MM2. The log seems to indicate that it’s collecting data, but the home screen remains empty. Using a Note9, and I’m so… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=98) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=100)