# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=14 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 15 --- ## [New drug to postpone onset of type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-drug-to-postpone-onset-of-type-1/13334)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-drug-to-postpone-onset-of-type-1/13334 "2022-11-19T15:52:54Z")
V expensive immunotherapy drug approved today to delay onset of type 1 by 2+ years (but requires v early identification of antibodies). Gift (free) NYT article. Will you try to have your kids’ antibodies monitored? --- ## [Celecoxib nsaid risks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/celecoxib-nsaid-risks/13308)
**Author:** [@arnolfo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/arnolfo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/celecoxib-nsaid-risks/13308 "2022-11-18T20:58:23Z")
I recently was prescribed Celecoxib for ongoing pains in my upper inside leg muscles. However, after reading up on rx level nsaids there’s an increased risk of heart related events. I’m a 59 year old man with LADA diabe… --- ## [I started Omnipod 5 a week ago, I am not happy!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-started-omnipod-5-a-week-ago-i-am-not-happy/13027)
**Author:** [@Josephine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josephine)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-started-omnipod-5-a-week-ago-i-am-not-happy/13027 "2022-11-18T20:24:28Z")
I started on Omipod 5 a week ago. Today my PDM controller went crazy on me. It glitched all day. Then restarted itself. I worked with a messed up screen for a while. Then the screen got better, 3 hours ago it stopped wor… --- ## [No Dexcom!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-dexcom/13299)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-dexcom/13299 "2022-11-18T20:23:01Z")
I need help, or perhaps I should say that my Dr. and pharmacist need help trying to get Medicare to pay for Dexcom through Walgreens. Anyone have any advice? Medicare seems to keep raising walls (that’s what pharmacist s… --- ## [Using an Infusion Set Longer Than 3 Days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-an-infusion-set-longer-than-3-days/8143)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-an-infusion-set-longer-than-3-days/8143 "2022-11-14T00:28:00Z")
Using an infusion set longer than 3 days??? “The FDA approved on Friday a proposed trial of an insulin infusion set that can be worn for 7 days, according to a press release from Medtronic.” That would cause so much tr… --- ## [Season/Insulin changes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/season-insulin-changes/13257)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/season-insulin-changes/13257 "2022-11-11T14:16:16Z")
Hi all, It’s that time of year again, where I’m heading into the warmer months and I have to muck about with my insulin doses because otherwise I’m completely out of whack. :roll\_eyes: Last night for example, I was 8.9… --- ## [Control IQ is working great on my Tandem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-is-working-great-on-my-tandem/13254)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-is-working-great-on-my-tandem/13254 "2022-11-10T22:47:27Z")
I have to say after a few years of ditching my new tandem x2 cause I gave up its really working well a few weeks in. I went from like a 33% time in range to currently at 68%. Previously I keep trying to do the untethered… --- ## [This is new to me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-is-new-to-me/12059)
**Author:** [@3cTim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/3cTim)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-is-new-to-me/12059 "2022-11-03T02:03:47Z")
am highs for the last week for the last week I have been going very high in the early morning (highest between 5:00 am and 6:30 am) I have heard of the dawn effect but this is the first time it has happened to me and I… --- ## [OMNIPOD 5 - Has anyone noticed this?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-has-anyone-noticed-this/13287)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-has-anyone-noticed-this/13287 "2022-11-01T16:20:18Z")
I didn’t know this was happening to everyones pdm or if it was just me. After talking to a omnipod rep she said its everyone. She said that most people are not as involed in their insulin pumps and would not notice the t… --- ## [Omnipod 5 app updated](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-app-updated/13210)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-app-updated/13210 "2022-11-01T03:40:10Z")
I started using the O5 with the stock PDM because of the issues I was hearing that people with the newer Samsung phones were having. Last week the app was updated to fix the issues with the S20 phones. I have a Note20 … --- ## [Switching insulin for pods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-insulin-for-pods/13283)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-insulin-for-pods/13283 "2022-10-31T14:45:05Z")
I had a long run successfully using Fiasp in Omnipods but my Medicare Part D drug plan does not cover Fiasp. So I switched to Lyumjev recently and it seems to be about equivalent to Fiasp for onset time and duration. Lyu… --- ## [Pump settings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-settings/13258)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-settings/13258 "2022-10-25T18:59:48Z")
Good afternoon all, let me begin by saying I suffer from the can’t remember s\*\*\* syndrome, have forgotten most of what I knew about diabetes and pumps. With that being said I am working on testing my settings for I/c ra… --- ## [Anyone need Omnipod Dash pods?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-need-omnipod-dash-pods/13248)
**Author:** [@dianalewis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dianalewis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-need-omnipod-dash-pods/13248 "2022-10-25T10:09:34Z")
I just switched to Omnipod 5 and have lots of DASH pods! --- ## [Allergic reaction to Omnipod cannula](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/allergic-reaction-to-omnipod-cannula/13176)
**Author:** [@flowergirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/flowergirl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/allergic-reaction-to-omnipod-cannula/13176 "2022-10-14T22:05:19Z")
First time on this site so hope I do it all correctly! I have developed a reaction at the site where my Omnipod cannula is inserted into my skin. After about two days, it starts to itch and when I remove the pod on the t… --- ## [Insulin in England bc i can not get a refill before I leave](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-in-england-bc-i-can-not-get-a-refill-before-i-leave/13212)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-in-england-bc-i-can-not-get-a-refill-before-i-leave/13212 "2022-10-12T20:39:10Z")
Travelling to London Saturday for a week and I am almost out of insulin. Insurance wont cover a refill until after I return. Hiw hard is it to get insulin in England? Also considering hittong walmart before I leave. Any … --- ## [Anyone need Dexcom G5 sensors?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-need-dexcom-g5-sensors/13236)
**Author:** [@Becky](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Becky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-need-dexcom-g5-sensors/13236 "2022-10-12T14:46:24Z")
I wasn’t sure which topic to post this under, as it obviously doesn’t only apply to type 1s. Is anyone still using the Dexcom G5? I ask because I’m trying to find someone who could use some sensors. I don’t have any tra… --- ## [Novolin 70/30 in pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolin-70-30-in-pump/13217)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolin-70-30-in-pump/13217 "2022-10-07T15:55:10Z")
Can it be used in an omnipod? Everyrhkng i have read says no but ws wondering if that is totally true. --- ## [Different Ratio for Certain Foods?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/different-ratio-for-certain-foods/13209)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/different-ratio-for-certain-foods/13209 "2022-10-04T01:14:42Z")
Curious, the I:C ratio of 1:8 works well for me for a lot of foods, but not for yogurt. Do I just accept that I need to bolus a bit more for yogurt? I’m not nixing it as I’m trying really hard to not put restrictions on … --- ## [Endocrinologist recommendation Sarasota/Bradenton Florida](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endocrinologist-recommendation-sarasota-bradenton-florida/13188)
**Author:** [@Luchadora](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Luchadora)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endocrinologist-recommendation-sarasota-bradenton-florida/13188 "2022-09-27T15:38:09Z")
Hello, I am moving to Sarasota, Florida soon and am looking for a new endo. If anyone has one they like in this area, please let me know ASAP (or one to avoid…) Thanks! --- ## [To calibrate, or not!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-calibrate-or-not/13153)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-calibrate-or-not/13153 "2022-09-27T02:58:51Z")
I’m on Day 3 of my G6 sensor. It seemed to settle down by day 2, with 1 point diff from finger stick. Today was a different story. After biking for 3 hours Dexcom showed BG in the 70s. Did finger stick when I returned h… --- ## [Swimming screwup- need advice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swimming-screwup-need-advice/13186)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swimming-screwup-need-advice/13186 "2022-09-27T00:33:42Z")
I really screwed up swimming this week and I’m not sure what I did wrong. I swam for about 25 minutes in cold water. When I got out and checked with a meter it read the dreaded LOW. A first for me. I felt ok but was sha… --- ## [Libre reads low in lean individuals?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reads-low-in-lean-individuals/12962)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reads-low-in-lean-individuals/12962 "2022-09-25T17:49:52Z")
I’m just curious, think I read something like this here? I’ve shed about 35 lbs over the past couple years. At this point, I’m about 6 ft tall, 170lb, a lot leaner than before, prob 12%bf or so. My current Libre2 sens… --- ## [Do most people not look at dexcom or pump reports?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-most-people-not-look-at-dexcom-or-pump-reports/13177)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-most-people-not-look-at-dexcom-or-pump-reports/13177 "2022-09-25T13:58:19Z")
My long time PCP who handled my diabetes retired so I had to find someone to handle my diabetes. I went ahead and went to an endocrinology practice and will see a nurse practitioner who’s daughter also has diabetes. B… --- ## [40 Years - Type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/40-years-type-1/11691)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/40-years-type-1/11691 "2022-09-23T22:59:22Z")
This week is my 40th diabetes anniversary. I was diagnosed during the county fair so it’s easy to remember. It was pretty classic systoms; boy who pees alottttttttt:) My mom knew right away that I had diabetes (my dad… --- ## [Tslim Control IQ - How Do They Calculate Insulin On Board](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-control-iq-how-do-they-calculate-insulin-on-board/10013)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-control-iq-how-do-they-calculate-insulin-on-board/10013 "2022-09-19T20:17:37Z")
Only recently switched to Tandem Tslim Control IQ. Like it a lot especially in SLEEP mode. But I can’t figure out what IOB refers to when you are using Control IQ. Coming from Medtronic pump, I am used to IOB meaning b… --- ## [Surgery Coming Up](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-coming-up/13142)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-coming-up/13142 "2022-09-19T14:24:01Z")
I have a small surgery coming up and my sugars are supposed to be well controlled for 2 weeks prior. I’m a couple days short of that because I can’t seem to get control with my stress and anxiety. I’m thinking of going h… --- ## [Help please - possible DKA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-please-possible-dka/13151)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-please-possible-dka/13151 "2022-09-18T21:02:09Z")
I woke up with normal numbers in the 5.2 range. Times that by 18 to get American #s. Anyhow, did a pump change, about 2 hrs later blood sugars were surprisingly high and felt sick. Gave a correction, got sicker, started … --- ## [T:slim Belt Clip Options](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-belt-clip-options/7487)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-belt-clip-options/7487 "2022-09-16T20:07:27Z")
I have my t:slim, suspended by metal clip, hanging on the waistline of my pants. I’m pretty much okay with it but figured I’d ask if anyone out there does anything differently? I’ve heard you can remove the clip (which I… --- ## [Omnipod customer service is the worst!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-customer-service-is-the-worst/13126)
**Author:** [@dianalewis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dianalewis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-customer-service-is-the-worst/13126 "2022-09-10T14:34:54Z")
I have been using the Omnipod 5 for several weeks. Customer service claims it is available 24/7, but every time I call I am either on hold for over an hour (and then am hung up on), or, if I leave a message, I do not ge… --- ## [Omnipod 5 PDM trouble connecting to glooko](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-pdm-trouble-connecting-to-glooko/13118)
**Author:** [@Josephine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josephine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 6:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-pdm-trouble-connecting-to-glooko/13118 "2022-09-07T06:27:39Z")
Has anyone had trouble getting their Omnipod 5 PDM connecting to glooko? I should explain, the back story is, my first PDM malfunctioned. Omnipod customer service overnighted me a new one. I got it all set up and registe… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=13) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=15)