# \#wiki **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/wiki/11.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [List of NDC numbers for diabetes equipment and meds](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/list-of-ndc-numbers-for-diabetes-equipment-and-meds/5057)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/list-of-ndc-numbers-for-diabetes-equipment-and-meds/5057 "2026-07-17T22:54:57Z")
Important: to help other members, please add your NDC numbers to the thread if your meds/ equipment are not listed here! What are NDC numbers? NDC numbers, in the US, are universal numbers that can be given are a uniqu… --- ## [Loop: Getting Started](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-getting-started/2216)
**Author:** [@dm61](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dm61)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-getting-started/2216 "2024-09-13T17:18:25Z")
Loop is a do-it-yourself closed-loop insulin delivery system, which consists of 4 components: Open-source Loop app running on an iPhone CGM (Dexcom G6, G5, or G4+share, or Medronic Enlite) A compatible insulin pump, in… --- ## [Omnipod Alarm Explanations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-alarm-explanations/3022)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-alarm-explanations/3022 "2024-06-15T19:53:47Z")
Thank you @Eric for compiling and sharing this information! Omnipod alarm codes on the PDM are displayed under Alarm History. The alarm number is a sequence of 2 digits, followed by 5 digits, followed by another 5 digi… --- ## [Type 1 diabetes diagnosis: antibody tests and C-peptide](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetes-diagnosis-antibody-tests-and-c-peptide/1037)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetes-diagnosis-antibody-tests-and-c-peptide/1037 "2024-05-24T13:44:55Z")
Brief Summary Diabetes presents several forms that require different treatment. When your symptoms are ambiguous, or if you don't respond to treatment, a way to confirm your diagnosis is to get a C-peptide test combine… --- ## [How to deal with a Dexcom allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-a-dexcom-allergy/2138)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-a-dexcom-allergy/2138 "2024-05-07T15:07:39Z")
How do you deal with an allergic reaction to a Dexcom sensor when you want to wear a CGM? Many Dexcom users suffer from allergic reactions, which make it difficult for them to withstand a sensor for 7 days or more. Thes… --- ## [Post exercise blood sugar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-blood-sugar/205)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-blood-sugar/205 "2023-04-27T14:24:03Z")
How do I control my BG after exercise? . Post-exercise blood sugar is sometimes a challenge. A few different things can happen that will affect your blood sugar following a workout: Sometimes you will see a low beca… --- ## [EMERGENCY: Cheapest insulin and diabetes supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-cheapest-insulin-and-diabetes-supplies/989)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-cheapest-insulin-and-diabetes-supplies/989 "2021-05-13T00:25:30Z")
What do you do when you can't afford your expensive analogue insulin this month? The horrifying story of Shane Boyle made me wonder what the cheapest diabetes supplies for a month would be -- I mean rock-bottom, what y… --- ## [What should I consume after exercise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-consume-after-exercise/201)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-consume-after-exercise/201 "2019-07-10T06:16:33Z")
What should I consume after exercise? . For post-workout recovery, you need 3 things - fluids, carbs, and protein: Fluids to replace what you lost. Carbs to resupply the fuel tank your muscles used during your workou… --- ## [How to create wiki posts ("wikis")](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-create-wiki-posts-wikis/2312)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-create-wiki-posts-wikis/2312 "2018-09-23T19:51:42Z")
This capability is one of the neatest features of Discourse, our forum software! It allows “regular” members (trust level 3 and above) to create posts (wikis) that are editable by any other regular member, for the purpos… --- ## [Post-exercise - "wasted" carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-wasted-carbs/1288)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-wasted-carbs/1288 "2019-01-29T00:07:57Z")
This topic was recently brought up and I wanted to create a wiki to discuss it. (It may be helpful to read these first:) What should I consume before exercise? How does my body fuel exercise? So the question was bro… --- ## [Tips, Tech & Gear wiki Table of Contents](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-tech-gear-wiki-table-of-contents/1051)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-tech-gear-wiki-table-of-contents/1051 "2017-05-25T20:06:12Z")
Tips, Tech & Gear: Wiki Table of Contents References Activation curves for different types of insulin . Tips EMERGENCY: cheapest insulin and diabetes supplies Insulin pre-bolus: a necessary technique for flatlining … --- ## [Odds of developing Type 1 Diabetes after a positive Trialnet test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/odds-of-developing-type-1-diabetes-after-a-positive-trialnet-test/5140)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/odds-of-developing-type-1-diabetes-after-a-positive-trialnet-test/5140 "2018-10-06T15:22:51Z")
What are the odds of your child being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) if he or she tests positive to a Trialnet antibody test? What itsTrialNet? TrialNet is a multinational project and set of trials, supported by … --- ## [Medicines: Wiki Table of Contents](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicines-wiki-table-of-contents/1233)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicines-wiki-table-of-contents/1233 "2017-06-13T07:31:34Z")
Medicines: Wiki Table of Contents . Insulin Are Basaglar and Lantus the same? Tresiba: how do I calculate my daily dose? How to legally obtain FIASP in the USA Medicines – general Buying diabetes medicines and sup… --- ## [How to calibrate a Dexcom G4/G5 CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-calibrate-a-dexcom-g4-g5-cgm/2049)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-calibrate-a-dexcom-g4-g5-cgm/2049 "2018-06-22T15:46:02Z")
The accuracy of your Dexcom G4/G5 CGM readings depends upon the quality of your calibration. If your calibration is off by 20 points, your next 12 hours of readings will be off by, likely, more than 20 points. So, if you… --- ## [How does my body fuel exercise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-my-body-fuel-exercise/203)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-my-body-fuel-exercise/203 "2018-06-20T21:56:32Z")
How does my body fuel exercise? . It depends on the exercise! The body has 3 main fuel tanks it uses - glucose stored as muscle glycogen, fatty acids stored as triglycerides, and muscle protein (amino acids). (For th… --- ## [How your Dexcom CGM reacts to calibration input](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-your-dexcom-cgm-reacts-to-calibration-input/2293)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-your-dexcom-cgm-reacts-to-calibration-input/2293 "2018-05-06T05:15:12Z")
When you enter a calibration value into your Dexcom receiving device, your Dexcom data does not automatically line up on the new value. \[DexcomOngoingCalibrationScreen\_2017-10-07\] it is easy to understand why. The meas… --- ## [How to deal with an Omnipod allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-an-omnipod-allergy/2141)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-an-omnipod-allergy/2141 "2018-03-19T21:58:34Z")
How do you deal with an allergic reaction to an OmniPod when you want to wear a tubeless pump? Many Omnipod users suffer from allergic reactions, which make it difficult for them to withstand a Pod for 3 days. These all… --- ## [Tresiba: how do I calculate my daily dose?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-how-do-i-calculate-my-daily-dose/398)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-how-do-i-calculate-my-daily-dose/398 "2018-01-20T20:44:03Z")
I take X units of basal insulin daily. Tresiba lasts longer than 1 day. Should I take less each day or take it every other day? NO! You should do neither! Tresiba is a once-daily basal insulin that can be taken at an… --- ## [Why should I exercise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-should-i-exercise/204)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-should-i-exercise/204 "2017-12-16T20:49:45Z")
Why should I exercise? Your heart is a muscle. Exercising your heart is the same as exercising other muscles. By increasing the demand on it during exercise, you make it bigger and stronger. Just like doing pushups. A … --- ## [Dexcom Quarterly Earnings Call](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-quarterly-earnings-call/2373)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-quarterly-earnings-call/2373 "2017-11-08T15:15:10Z")
Links for Dexcom Quarterly Earnings Calls. There are often great nuggets of information buried in these. Dexcom 2017 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript Dexcom 2017 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript Dexcom 2017 Q1 - Earnings C… --- ## [How does a Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor work?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-a-dexcom-continuous-glucose-monitor-work/2292)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-a-dexcom-continuous-glucose-monitor-work/2292 "2017-10-17T02:16:13Z")
A Continous Glucose Monitor (CGM) inserts a glucose sensor in your skin, and allows you to obtain an ongoing readout of your glucose on a device somehow connected to the sensor (generally through radio waves) until the s… --- ## [Choosing running shoes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-running-shoes/427)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-running-shoes/427 "2017-10-05T00:55:44Z")
The most important piece of equipment you need for running is the running shoe. It’s practically all you need (maybe some shorts and a shirt so you don’t get arrested). Although a well fitting shoe is important to every … --- ## [Insulin pre-bolus: a necessary technique for flatlining](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pre-bolus-a-necessary-technique-for-flatlining/1969)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pre-bolus-a-necessary-technique-for-flatlining/1969 "2017-09-14T18:21:05Z")
A well-timed pre-bolus can do a great job with many meals! We find that there is no way we can stop meal spikes unless we do a good job pre-bolusing. First, we established how long it takes us for our insulin to become … --- ## [The 3 energy pathways](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-3-energy-pathways/1809)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-3-energy-pathways/1809 "2017-09-01T11:58:04Z")
Not much here on diabetes particularly, but just a background on energy pathways used during exercise which can be explored further in other topics. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is the immediate source of chemical ener… --- ## [Exercise: predicting blood sugar (BG) changes up or down](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-predicting-blood-sugar-bg-changes-up-or-down/202)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-predicting-blood-sugar-bg-changes-up-or-down/202 "2017-03-24T22:27:28Z")
During and after exercise - why does my blood sugar sometimes go up, and sometimes go down? . Different types of exercise will affect you in different ways. For example, if you are doing a very easy activity, you will … --- ## [Glycogen replenishment after exercise: science and timing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glycogen-replenishment-after-exercise-science-and-timing/852)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glycogen-replenishment-after-exercise-science-and-timing/852 "2017-05-10T13:13:14Z")
Glycogen is the fuel the body stores in some of its different parts to allow muscles to function during sustained exercise sessions. It is stored in many parts of the body -- but, for the purpose of this discussion, we … --- ## [Running terms: LSD and Speed?!?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-terms-lsd-and-speed/434)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-terms-lsd-and-speed/434 "2017-04-11T16:18:30Z")
LSD? Speed? Relax, this is the exercise page, we don’t do that here! The benefits of exercise are wide ranging. Regular exercise can help people reduce the risks associated with both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Running … --- ## [Sports & Exercise Wiki Table of Contents](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sports-exercise-wiki-table-of-contents/304)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sports-exercise-wiki-table-of-contents/304 "2017-04-01T06:48:24Z")
Sports & Exercise: Wiki Table of Contents . Why should I exercise? How does my body fuel exercise? Choosing running shoes Exercise: predicting blood sugar (BG) changes up or down Post exercise blood sugar: how do I…