# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Type 1 & LADA category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-type-1-lada-category/31)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-type-1-lada-category/31 "2026-06-03T10:54:45Z")
For anyone with T1 diabetes or LADA, and caregivers. --- ## [Medicare Advice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-advice/16374)
**Author:** [@lichan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lichan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-advice/16374 "2026-09-27T04:31:49Z")
I’ll be 72 in October, 47 year type 1 (Tandem Tslim-x2, G7, Oklahoma) and retiring end of the year. What advice for Medicare sign up. Already have Soc Sec and therefore, Part A (worthless so far), I’m assuming Part B,Par… --- ## [THIS will interest you!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-will-interest-you/16379)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-will-interest-you/16379 "2026-09-24T02:14:17Z")
There’s no way that you can say this isn’t the most interesting thing in the world. No way, no how that you can say this isn’t interesting. It’s the government explaining what they consider fraud in healthcare. … --- ## [Thank you all for the informed useful info in my request for feedback](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thank-you-all-for-the-informed-useful-info-in-my-request-for-feedback/16307)
**Author:** [@andrea8](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/andrea8)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thank-you-all-for-the-informed-useful-info-in-my-request-for-feedback/16307 "2026-09-24T00:08:58Z")
I still cannot figure our the reason for my prolonged (2-3) day high BS despite my injecting 80-100 units or more in attempt to bring it down. Also kept adding units from my AID which I changed, checked that it was actu… --- ## [Waterproof Case for Mobi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-case-for-mobi/16381)
**Author:** [@Brianna1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Brianna1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-case-for-mobi/16381 "2026-09-23T17:17:23Z")
Hello! I read on the Tandem site that the mobi is water resistant, but not water proof. I will be going on a trip that will likely involve some snorkeling/swimming, and was wondering if anyone had found any good options… --- ## [Do you use extra adhesive overlays for your sensor or pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-extra-adhesive-overlays-for-your-sensor-or-pump/16256)
**Author:** [@James.J.Igoe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/James.J.Igoe)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-extra-adhesive-overlays-for-your-sensor-or-pump/16256 "2026-09-23T00:56:28Z")
I am finding the pump overlays a bit too much - it hurts to pull off, especially with hair - and I’m wondering if the sensor one makes sense, or if anyone has as any nuances about usage. --- ## [Tandem - Clinic Sharing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-clinic-sharing/16380)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-clinic-sharing/16380 "2026-09-23T00:43:14Z")
I had my first experience with Tandem Clinic Sharing recently. Honestly, I’d completely forgotten I even enabled it! When I went to my appointment and tried to hand my pump to the medical assistant, she said, don’t worry… --- ## [Pod placement hit a nerve](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-placement-hit-a-nerve/16321)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-placement-hit-a-nerve/16321 "2026-09-22T14:23:48Z")
I have a nice pod placement on the back-side of my stomach (flank?) where I can grab an area of subQ fat. On this rotation, though, the cannula seems to have grazed a nerve and if I move the pod at all, it causes pain. … --- ## [Medicare enrollment on the horizen?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-enrollment-on-the-horizen/16365)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-enrollment-on-the-horizen/16365 "2026-09-16T00:14:50Z")
Registration link: Webinar Registration - Zoom --- ## [New insurance is sending me back to MDI after 5yrs on Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insurance-is-sending-me-back-to-mdi-after-5yrs-on-omnipod/16011)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insurance-is-sending-me-back-to-mdi-after-5yrs-on-omnipod/16011 "2026-09-15T09:51:33Z")
I haven’t been on this site since my diagnosis at least 5-6 years ago, it’s nice to see some of the faces I used to communicate with are still on here and the forum is still up and running! I learned so many things here. … --- ## [Tandem TSlim auto-soft 30 infusion sets - supply shortage?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-auto-soft-30-infusion-sets-supply-shortage/16308)
**Author:** [@Jess41](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jess41)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-auto-soft-30-infusion-sets-supply-shortage/16308 "2026-09-13T00:44:12Z")
My supplier CCS Medical says there’s a shortage of auto-soft 30 infusion sets, so they are sending me the auto-soft 90, which are not so easy to use. Has any other supplier experienced such shortages. CCS Medical says t… --- ## [Hope for the Future](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hope-for-the-future/15844)
**Author:** [@SAFA1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SAFA1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hope-for-the-future/15844 "2026-09-08T11:33:13Z")
I just saw this post on Facebook from a woman named Katie Beth Hand. Her post reads as follows: “Exactly one month ago I had an islet cell transplant to cure my (previously believed to be “incurable”) Type 1 diabetes. … --- ## [Incredible delays in impact from insulin and sometimes from eating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/incredible-delays-in-impact-from-insulin-and-sometimes-from-eating/16337)
**Author:** [@samulli99](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/samulli99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/incredible-delays-in-impact-from-insulin-and-sometimes-from-eating/16337 "2026-09-01T14:36:20Z")
I’ve completely lost control of my sugars the last two weeks, 3 different pod sites since I started noting that and it just seems like there’s backup of insulin being processed or extreme delay or something I can’t imagi… --- ## [Need FUD feedback from forum](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-fud-feedback-from-forum/16296)
**Author:** [@andrea8](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/andrea8)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-fud-feedback-from-forum/16296 "2026-08-31T11:02:57Z")
I am a TWIIST AID user and have as late been having high blood sugars. My infusion site seems to be showing a decrease in insulin as it seems to be absorbing. When I kept being over 300, one time 478, and even after … --- ## [Finally had positive endo experience after 4 years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-had-positive-endo-experience-after-4-years/16311)
**Author:** [@andrea8](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/andrea8)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-had-positive-endo-experience-after-4-years/16311 "2026-08-24T12:56:00Z")
Finally had good experience with endo NP Called a month ago for review of my AID therapy settingsand no response from doc for over a month. called the practice and was offered appt. with NP whichnI had last summer, man… --- ## [Finding a good Endo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finding-a-good-endo/11041)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finding-a-good-endo/11041 "2026-08-21T19:05:01Z")
Do you have a good Endo? How did you find him/her? Did you just luck out background/questions did you ask? Anyone have recommendation for the northern VA area (Loudoun to Tysons)? (Yes, I realize that last one is a stret… --- ## [Medicare & the pump warranty gap](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-the-pump-warranty-gap/16269)
**Author:** [@drbbennett](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drbbennett)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-the-pump-warranty-gap/16269 "2026-08-17T00:24:14Z")
I’m on Medicare and got my current pump, a Tandem X2, in March 2023. As with virtually every pump maker, Tandem’s warranty is 4 years, meaning starting next March I’m going to be out of warranty for a whole year. Not onl… --- ## [Looking for a way my sons can monitor my wellbeing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-way-my-sons-can-monitor-my-wellbeing/16196)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-way-my-sons-can-monitor-my-wellbeing/16196 "2026-08-15T23:38:17Z")
I live alone except for the cats and dogs. I’m 76 so while I’m reasonably good health I know I could be injured, get ill etc. Apple Health would be great if it could easily be shared with android phones. I have iPhone t… --- ## [Starting up with metformin as a T1 - in conjunction with insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-up-with-metformin-as-a-t1-in-conjunction-with-insulin/15287)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-up-with-metformin-as-a-t1-in-conjunction-with-insulin/15287 "2026-08-13T13:02:40Z")
Like many older T1s, I was first diagnosed as a T2, and given metformin. When i was correctly diagnosed, i stopped taking metformin and went on to insulin only, going in a couple of years from pens to a pump. I’ve bee… --- ## [Centers for Medicaid and Medicare New regulations Februrary 26, 2026](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/centers-for-medicaid-and-medicare-new-regulations-februrary-26-2026/15902)
**Author:** [@Rphil2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rphil2)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/centers-for-medicaid-and-medicare-new-regulations-februrary-26-2026/15902 "2026-08-12T17:44:29Z")
A temporary ban has been placed on the enrollment of DME providers as of February 26, 2026. WASHINGTON – The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will implement a six-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicar… --- ## [Benefits of Looping](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/benefits-of-looping/15270)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/benefits-of-looping/15270 "2026-08-12T17:20:54Z")
I currently use the G7 and Mobi pump and would like to understand more about looping and the various apps that support it. Can someone explain the benefits to me given what I am currently using? About 8-10 years ago, whe… --- ## [Pod recycling program](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-recycling-program/15837)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-recycling-program/15837 "2026-08-12T17:14:51Z")
You all have been asking for this, for years…. --- ## [What GLP1 are you using?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-glp1-are-you-using/16279)
**Author:** [@Gayler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gayler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-glp1-are-you-using/16279 "2026-08-11T18:07:37Z")
I tried ozempic and it made me really sick. Insurance won’t cover others. I see lots of places selling glp1’s I expensively. Just curious what others are using and what it’s costing. --- ## [Omnipod beeps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-beeps/16265)
**Author:** [@Rphil2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rphil2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-beeps/16265 "2026-08-04T02:25:16Z")
I am having a discussion with a T1D buddy of mine, perhaps someone with more experience can settle or discussion. When filling an Omnipod will it double beep if the plastic tab is removed? I say it will not, my friend s… --- ## [First time experience with Omnipod 5 - Advice?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-experience-with-omnipod-5-advice/16119)
**Author:** [@James.J.Igoe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/James.J.Igoe)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-experience-with-omnipod-5-advice/16119 "2026-07-29T21:00:10Z")
The first day was yesterday and seemed great, but while sleeping, my blood sugar dropped below 55. Little helped, so I ate too much sugar, and then corrected the defaults for my bolus and correction. That worked, and I w… --- ## [6.5 and Dropping](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/6-5-and-dropping/16238)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/6-5-and-dropping/16238 "2026-07-22T15:36:16Z")
Heading this year into 56 cycles of T1D very happy to get latest A1C at 6.5 have not been down in this region since the years I ran half marathons. so much is to do with fine tuning with my Tandem t:slim. Look out I hop… --- ## [Tandem Mobi is now compatible with G7 15 day CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-is-now-compatible-with-g7-15-day-cgm/16243)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-is-now-compatible-with-g7-15-day-cgm/16243 "2026-07-21T19:25:07Z")
Just received this today… --- ## [Manual infusion sets for Tandem - any advice?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/manual-infusion-sets-for-tandem-any-advice/16198)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/manual-infusion-sets-for-tandem-any-advice/16198 "2026-07-20T19:24:50Z")
I got my latest shipment of Tandem supplies and instead of receiving their Autosoft 30, which has an automatic inserter, I got small boxes of something called Varisoft, which is a manual insertion. I feel a tad embarass… --- ## [Anyone know where to get a reusable Humalog pen? Luxura or Savvio, I don't care](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-know-where-to-get-a-reusable-humalog-pen-luxura-or-savvio-i-dont-care/11119)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-know-where-to-get-a-reusable-humalog-pen-luxura-or-savvio-i-dont-care/11119 "2026-07-16T16:24:39Z")
I’m trying to switch from Novolog to Humalog. I like having a reusable pen for my fast-acting insulin because it is more different that another disposable pen and I’m less likely to mix them up. Also the less plastic was… --- ## [They won't write me a year long insulin script](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/they-wont-write-me-a-year-long-insulin-script/16026)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/they-wont-write-me-a-year-long-insulin-script/16026 "2026-07-14T23:24:56Z")
It’s been 5 months. They just aren’t gonna do it. I think I have to go onto over the counter Walmart NPH. I’ve tried everything. I’m not OK with the type of leverage a temporary insulin script brings to the table. It’s… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=1)