# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=11 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Quick shoutout to new member](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-shoutout-to-new-member/12869)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-shoutout-to-new-member/12869 "2023-05-20T17:06:16Z")
Hey, a quick shout-out to @needlesandmath who I met today and shared our site. He saw my OmniPod, and it’s always a conversation starter. Would be cool if we could get FUD stickers for our OmniPods, right? :grinning: A… --- ## [Ambient music was Gluroo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ambient-music-was-gluroo/13830)
**Author:** [@James](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/James)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ambient-music-was-gluroo/13830 "2023-05-16T07:18:55Z")
Gluroo app removed. Now my Galaxy S21 Ultra phone ultra acts normal again. The only reason I have this phone is to run the Omni pod 5 and Dexcom G6 simultaneously. I have to admit this is the best control I’ve ever had. --- ## [Post-Covid insulin needs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-covid-insulin-needs/13803)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-covid-insulin-needs/13803 "2023-05-12T03:28:41Z")
I’m recovering from my first bout of Covid and have noticed my insulin needs have changed drastically. Normally, I’d need 3-5 units for breakfast, 4-5 for lunch, and 4-5 for dinner. I’d keep most of the day in range (70… --- ## [G6 Advice Swimming](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-advice-swimming/13814)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-advice-swimming/13814 "2023-05-11T05:16:56Z")
Hi All, Was wondering if anyone had any good waterproofing strategies for swimming with G6. It seems as though lately the sensors have been failing for a variety of water related reasons, not just swimming. Thank you --- ## [Bluejay GTS won't turn on](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-wont-turn-on/12799)
**Author:** [@Dubdave](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dubdave)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-wont-turn-on/12799 "2023-05-02T04:47:38Z")
Hi guys, I have my bluejay GTS a couple of months. Working like a dream until yesterday. Fully charged since the day before. Working fine until lunchtime and then gone. Screen blank, won’t take a charge, won’t turn on. … --- ## [Tandem infusion set won’t connect](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-infusion-set-won-t-connect/13228)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-infusion-set-won-t-connect/13228 "2023-05-01T03:44:49Z")
Ok I have been out of the pump game for awhile as just didn’t feel like wearing mine so went back to shots but I wanted to try out the new bolus from pump thing with my tandem x2. So I loaded cartridge with insulin then … --- ## [I can't wake up to my alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-cant-wake-up-to-my-alerts/13048)
**Author:** [@edison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/edison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-cant-wake-up-to-my-alerts/13048 "2023-05-01T03:39:01Z")
Hello, I’m a 12 year old that has had diabetes for 9 years and my alerts go off in the middle of the night. I have ADHD and ADD, I also have sleeping issues so I’ll usually fall asleep around 11-3 pm/am. I NEED a new roo… --- ## [Extra TSlim AutoSoft 90 infusion sets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extra-tslim-autosoft-90-infusion-sets/13791)
**Author:** [@TommyGadd](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TommyGadd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extra-tslim-autosoft-90-infusion-sets/13791 "2023-05-01T03:24:37Z")
I have a box full of AutoSoft 90 infusion sets to give away to someone if they need them. I use the TrueSteel sets now and want desperately to give these to someone that needs them. I have about a 2 months supply of ever… --- ## [A little help with IPhone and Dex](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-help-with-iphone-and-dex/13779)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-help-with-iphone-and-dex/13779 "2023-04-25T21:16:09Z")
Until yesterday I had two iPhone widget things. Then one was suddenly gone from the Home Screen. I have no idea how I did that. I also can’t find it on the add menu. Does anyone know what this is called. I want to add i… --- ## [New Covid vaccine - april 2023- are T1's eligible?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-covid-vaccine-april-2023-are-t1s-eligible/13771)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-covid-vaccine-april-2023-are-t1s-eligible/13771 "2023-04-25T02:04:49Z")
fyi - here’s a news story on this below. My question - are T1 Diabetics defined by the CDC as “immunocompromised” and thus eligible for this vaccine? When I look at the CDC documentation, they don’t specifically mentio… --- ## [Cost of G6 Sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-g6-sensors/9418)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-g6-sensors/9418 "2023-04-23T01:29:59Z")
I recently placed an order for G6 sensors and was gobstruck when told how much my share of the cost would be. My distributor said one 3-pack of sensors is about $1900.00. With my small deductible of $150 and my insurer p… --- ## [Going back to Omnipod 5, how long to wait post Tresiba? Reset or no?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-omnipod-5-how-long-to-wait-post-tresiba-reset-or-no/13764)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-omnipod-5-how-long-to-wait-post-tresiba-reset-or-no/13764 "2023-04-20T14:54:36Z")
Hi, all. I am thinking of going back to OP5 after a brief pump break. I currently take Tresiba at 7 am each day. If I want to begin pod tomorrow, can I begin at 7? Thanks for any suggestions/ideas to help this run smoot… --- ## [Hospital stay](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hospital-stay/13766)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hospital-stay/13766 "2023-04-19T18:49:10Z")
Good Morning all, I have not been right since my adventure with bg’s the week before, and the day before I ended up in ER to which they kept me until this morning. First off they did cat scan thought I had a stroke, afte… --- ## [Diet and Exercise? Does it matter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diet-and-exercise-does-it-matter/13733)
**Author:** [@jpf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jpf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diet-and-exercise-does-it-matter/13733 "2023-04-12T14:38:10Z")
Hi Everyone, Since my LADA diagnosis in late January 2023, I have been very careful about what I eat. A fairly low carb diet of 20-30 carbs/meal (fresh veggies, yogurt, nuts, occasional legumes). Oh, and a serving of … --- ## [If basal rate is 0.05 E/h and you increase with 95% what happens?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-basal-rate-is-0-05-e-h-and-you-increase-with-95-what-happens/13355)
**Author:** [@Olorin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Olorin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-basal-rate-is-0-05-e-h-and-you-increase-with-95-what-happens/13355 "2023-04-10T20:17:29Z")
Hi all! We cant increase basal rate temporarily more than 95% with our PDM for omnipod DASH. I would assume that when basal-rate is increased from 0.05 E/h to ~0.09 E/h that it rounds it up to 0.1 E/h and delivers that … --- ## [Very high copay for Omnipod 5?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-high-copay-for-omnipod-5/13751)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-high-copay-for-omnipod-5/13751 "2023-04-10T17:26:32Z")
We recently ordered the free month trial of the Omnipod 5 and the pharmacy told us that our copay for the pods was going to be well over $1k for 90 days of pod supplies. This seems unusually high given that our insurance… --- ## [So low you can't think?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-low-you-cant-think/13735)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-low-you-cant-think/13735 "2023-04-06T16:36:55Z")
Good evening, I have had a ridicules day and don’t know why it started. But this morning I got up and was high, switched to manual and did a correction dose of 2 units which is nothing for me, didn’t check graph to see … --- ## [Need fasting BG under 100mg/dl with a C-peptide test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-fasting-bg-under-100mg-dl-with-a-c-peptide-test/12464)
**Author:** [@psfud123](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/psfud123)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-fasting-bg-under-100mg-dl-with-a-c-peptide-test/12464 "2022-03-12T09:09:53Z")
I’m trying to get Medicare approval for a pump. My endo says I must have my BG under 100 when the c-peptide test is done. I’m finding that very difficult to accomplish. Fasting for 12 hours doesn’t do it. Taking my mo… --- ## [Tandem control IQ What to do if you forgot to bolus for food](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-what-to-do-if-you-forgot-to-bolus-for-food/12634)
**Author:** [@JGJpal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JGJpal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-what-to-do-if-you-forgot-to-bolus-for-food/12634 "2022-04-26T21:46:09Z")
Hello all. 54yrs TD1, New to control IQ. Great TIR- like 91%, so I’m thrilled. But, my excurions high occur at times that i “grab a taste of that treat sitting there”, or testing the flavors as i cook. Things i for… --- ## [GLP-1 success](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1-success/13383)
**Author:** [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1-success/13383 "2023-03-24T19:03:05Z")
Curious if anyone else has been prescribed a GLP-1 (off label), and how you’re doing? What’s your dose? Side effects? How long have you been on it? Years ago I was on Victoza, low dose. Went very well for about 2 years,… --- ## [Greater insulin resistance in winter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/greater-insulin-resistance-in-winter/13485)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/greater-insulin-resistance-in-winter/13485 "2023-03-25T14:39:41Z")
Since this is my first year with T1 I wanted to ask: do folks get greater insulin resistance in winter? The past month and a half or so my ratios have shifted from approximately 1:10, 1:15, 1:18 (on exercise days) and 1… --- ## [Insulin needs suddenly increase](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-needs-suddenly-increase/13685)
**Author:** [@mstan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mstan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-needs-suddenly-increase/13685 "2023-03-24T18:55:01Z")
For past several weeks, my sugars have been running high. I use insulin aspart in tandem pump. (this is a generic novolog required by Medicare) Bolusing extra doesn’t seem to work; need multiple boluses. Often resort to … --- ## [Bi-hormonal dysfunction in both type 1 and 2 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bi-hormonal-dysfunction-in-both-type-1-and-2-diabetes/13664)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bi-hormonal-dysfunction-in-both-type-1-and-2-diabetes/13664 "2023-03-23T14:26:16Z")
This is sort of a continuation of @MsCris thread - What got me my attention again was reading about the iLet pump that is in the investigative phase of FDA approval. There is the possibility of this becoming a dual pum… --- ## [Pump averse luddite new to Omnipod5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-averse-luddite-new-to-omnipod5/13682)
**Author:** [@diabetiquette](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/diabetiquette)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-averse-luddite-new-to-omnipod5/13682 "2023-03-21T02:47:38Z")
I doubt anything I’m about to say is new. I’m a week and two days into Omnipod5. I’ve had the Dexcom6 on for about 45 days. Prior to that I was sticking and penning. For a year I had the Medtronic 670G and it made me hat… --- ## [Mini-dose glucagon study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mini-dose-glucagon-study/13655)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mini-dose-glucagon-study/13655 "2023-03-19T17:28:41Z")
Recently the results of a mini-dose glucagon study by Xeris Pharma were published. Their goal was to prevent exercise-induced hypoglycemia, but if this mini-dose product reaches the market, we can repurpose it for other … --- ## [Soliciting more advice-allergy meds/pump/mdi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/soliciting-more-advice-allergy-meds-pump-mdi/13647)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/soliciting-more-advice-allergy-meds-pump-mdi/13647 "2023-03-17T10:14:51Z")
Good morning, my tribe!:grin::grin: I have returned after a only a few days on MDI, from the Omnipod 5 Pump, and have another decision to make since allergy season is here with a vengeance! I’ve spent the last hour stud… --- ## [Loop is working WITHOUT Dex app being open](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-is-working-without-dex-app-being-open/13653)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-is-working-without-dex-app-being-open/13653 "2023-03-16T19:12:21Z")
Does anyone know how to get Loop in this state? I like it, but I am not sure how to make it happen consistently! Usually (I think) you need the Dexcom app running to get closed Loop to work. I only do closed Loop when … --- ## [Tandem control](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control/13672)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control/13672 "2023-03-15T13:01:14Z")
Okay, today I had an exchange with an individual who informed me the Dexcom app doesn’t have a target range and that my doctor should be determining what It should be. Through a couple of exchanges he informed me that o… --- ## [Insulin not working how we thought it did](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-not-working-how-we-thought-it-did/13658)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-not-working-how-we-thought-it-did/13658 "2023-03-12T21:38:12Z")
TLDR: Much of the insulin that diabetics currently put into their bodies may not actually be getting absorbed as expected. While the researchers emphasize that this is not outright dangerous for patients, it does show … --- ## [When is it time to get a new glucose meter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-is-it-time-to-get-a-new-glucose-meter/10018)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-is-it-time-to-get-a-new-glucose-meter/10018 "2023-03-10T00:05:44Z")
I am wondering how to decide when it is time for a new blood glucose meter. Recently I’ve been getting a wide range of readings from my meter, so much so that I’ve started taking multiple finger sticks at the same time.… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=10) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=12)