# \#mdi **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/mdi/37.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [Minimed Go users?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-go-users/16291)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-go-users/16291 "2026-08-26T11:03:54Z")
I have been MDI for 2 years, using Dexcom and the Novo Nordisk Echo pen, but just ran across the Minimed Go system - it looks good online but I can’t find much about it! Anyone with actual experience with the Minimed sen… --- ## [Metformin + type 1 on MDI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-type-1-on-mdi/15259)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-type-1-on-mdi/15259 "2025-08-18T23:30:35Z")
There are some fantastic older threads about metformin and type 1, such as this one: Trying out Metformin... Wow! A little while ago, I had a virtual meeting with someone from Integrated Diabetes and she made several su… --- ## [Hitting a vein while injecting treshiba](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hitting-a-vein-while-injecting-treshiba/13458)
**Author:** [@Pac-reas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pac-reas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hitting-a-vein-while-injecting-treshiba/13458 "2024-10-05T00:12:55Z")
Hi there! So I came across a video of a type 1 diabetic that apparently hit a vein while injecting treshiba basal insulin and he said that because of that he got a severe hypoglycemia.Does anyone have a similar experien… --- ## [Study: Insulin Pumps Decrease Quality of Life and Increase A1c in CGM Users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-insulin-pumps-decrease-quality-of-life-and-increase-a1c-in-cgm-users/5575)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-insulin-pumps-decrease-quality-of-life-and-increase-a1c-in-cgm-users/5575 "2019-01-03T20:37:19Z")
This is a minor conclusion from the DIAMOND study, whose major conclusion was that CGM use in MDI is better than fingerstick use and MDI as far as A1c, time in range, hypo and hyperglycemia events and quality of life. … --- ## [Injection woes for skinny folks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/injection-woes-for-skinny-folks/12970)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/injection-woes-for-skinny-folks/12970 "2022-08-06T03:41:39Z")
Hi FUD folks. Newbie T1/LADA question. I am doing MDI right now (Humalog before meals and Tresiba basal) and having a really hard time finding good sites and setting up a site rotation. Using standard 4mm needles and pen… --- ## [Newly Diagnosed 5yo- Exhausted Parents](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-diagnosed-5yo-exhausted-parents/11128)
**Author:** [@Dusty\_19](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dusty_19)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-diagnosed-5yo-exhausted-parents/11128 "2021-04-10T03:52:47Z")
Hello all- Fortunately, but unfortunately I have found myself here, searching through the forum looking for advice on caring after my newly diagnosed 5 year old son. His birthday is tomorrow, and today marks day number… --- ## [MDI tracking insulin usage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-tracking-insulin-usage/219)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-tracking-insulin-usage/219 "2020-08-18T02:44:02Z")
Hi All, What do you use to keep track of your insulin dosage if on MDI? Do you use an app? I currently just log it into my phone under memo. It's probably only important when I attend one of those functions where I … --- ## [24 hours under 100](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/24-hours-under-100/449)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/24-hours-under-100/449 "2019-01-04T23:37:34Z")
I was able to keep my BG under 100 for 24 straight hours. I did this as somewhat of an experiment. It was just a proof-of-concept, and an opportunity to practice self-discipline and just bring to the surface the factor… --- ## [In pen App approved for Android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-pen-app-approved-for-android/4665)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-pen-app-approved-for-android/4665 "2018-08-08T13:36:41Z")
Companion Medical announced today that the FDA has provided clearance for an Android app for their Bluetooth Smart insulin pen, the InPen. It is scheduled to be available in the fourth quarter of this year. Great news fo… --- ## [Switching to omnipod in a couple days from Tresiba looking for some tips on basals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-omnipod-in-a-couple-days-from-tresiba-looking-for-some-tips-on-basals/4068)
**Author:** [@airtas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/airtas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-omnipod-in-a-couple-days-from-tresiba-looking-for-some-tips-on-basals/4068 "2018-06-12T02:24:00Z")
Hi all, I am switching from Tresiba to Omnipod in a couple days. Meeting with my endo and wanted to get ahead of the dosing. If I am taking 16 Units of Tresiba do you merely divide my 24 and reduce by 20% to get your … --- ## [Social benefits of inhaling insulin vs injecting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-benefits-of-inhaling-insulin-vs-injecting/598)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-benefits-of-inhaling-insulin-vs-injecting/598 "2017-04-25T17:47:55Z")
As many of you know I'm a big fan of afrezza. In trying to explain its benefits, one theme I keep coming back to in my mind is the superiority in the social context. Injecting medications is absolutely perceived as … --- ## [How to get an Afrezza sample?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-an-afrezza-sample/249)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-an-afrezza-sample/249 "2017-04-05T12:26:05Z")
Sam, At my Endo appointment today, my doc said she doesn't have access to Afreeza samples but mentioned there may be a way to get a sample from Mankind. Have you heard of this? She did give me an Rx for it but I w…