# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=15 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [Omnipod 5 and dexcom newbie help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-and-dexcom-newbie-help/12993)
**Author:** [@Lethean](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lethean)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-and-dexcom-newbie-help/12993 "2022-09-03T18:29:45Z")
Hello. Intro - I’m a type 1 diabetic who’s been using dexcom for a while now, but who’s never had a pump. I’ve never liked the idea of the tubed pumps, but my doctor has convinced me to try a tubeless Omnipod, and at f… --- ## [Libre 2 as CGM in USA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-as-cgm-in-usa/12820)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-as-cgm-in-usa/12820 "2022-08-31T21:13:20Z")
Hello everyone. I’ve spent about a year using dexcom G6 with the VDISC study. It was good, but now I’m back using freestyle libre 2. I’m using the Android app with my phone instead of the receiver as previously. It’… --- ## [My CGM Isn't Working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-cgm-isnt-working/13092)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-cgm-isnt-working/13092 "2022-08-30T17:19:43Z")
I woke up with an alarm going off and my sensor read that it can’t be reused or something…IDK the error message is gone and I was so groggy. I tried restarting my CGM by going new sensor then rescanning the code, etc. bu… --- ## [Get Back On Track](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/get-back-on-track/13085)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/get-back-on-track/13085 "2022-08-28T04:07:39Z")
Tips for getting in the mindset to get back on track/get disciplined? I have just come out of the most brutal breakup I have ever experienced, and during the last few weeks I’ve pretty much ignored my Diabetes. I wish I … --- ## [No Dexcom on the Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-dexcom-on-the-ticwatch-pro-3-gps/13078)
**Author:** [@Cgarza5562](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cgarza5562)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-dexcom-on-the-ticwatch-pro-3-gps/13078 "2022-08-26T04:51:41Z")
So, I recently got a Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS and I can’t figure out how to put the dexcom app on there. I even tried to put in the xdrip app but that doesn’t show up on the watch’s playstore either. What do I do? --- ## [Hey all Omnipod 5ivers check out Juicebox Podcast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-all-omnipod-5ivers-check-out-juicebox-podcast/13039)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-all-omnipod-5ivers-check-out-juicebox-podcast/13039 "2022-08-24T01:04:43Z")
FYI The Juicebox Podcast Omnipod 5 episodes released today. There are three so far. I’m listening to the first one now and he interviews a RN who works at Barbara Davis. She has been working with families for 2 years on … --- ## [Omnipod 5 Makes Dexcom Receiver Unnecessary?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-makes-dexcom-receiver-unnecessary/12920)
**Author:** [@Tim418](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tim418)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-makes-dexcom-receiver-unnecessary/12920 "2022-08-23T23:17:16Z")
My 13-yo son just got the Omnipod 5 after using the Dash. He does not yet have a smartphone, so we had been using the Omnipod PDM with the Dexcom G6 receiver. But from what I gather, it seems like Dexcom receiver is no l… --- ## [What’s the best go-bags for emergency supplies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-s-the-best-go-bags-for-emergency-supplies/12640)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-s-the-best-go-bags-for-emergency-supplies/12640 "2022-08-15T01:23:22Z")
It came to my attention that it would be a good idea to have an emergency kit that could be taken to hospital if necessary. It was suggested that there be enough pump supplies, CGM sensors, glucose tablets, syringes, glu… --- ## [Parent tracking CGM through smartwatch options](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parent-tracking-cgm-through-smartwatch-options/13010)
**Author:** [@Jenni](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jenni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parent-tracking-cgm-through-smartwatch-options/13010 "2022-08-10T20:12:49Z")
Hi there, I am wondering if the following set up is available: My son (T1) wears a Libre 2. Currently he wears the reader as his alarm system. I was hoping to slightly change this set up so I can monitor while I am at w… --- ## [My 3 minute ophthalmologist appointment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-3-minute-ophthalmologist-appointment/12521)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-3-minute-ophthalmologist-appointment/12521 "2022-06-09T21:27:26Z")
I had my annual 3 minute ophthalmologist appointment. He complemented me on my BS ( maybe he noticed I answered the What was your last BS question as “100” for 15 years🤪). As he gave notes to his nurse, I always liste… --- ## [Successful transplant of pancreatic islets using local instead of global/long term immunosuppression](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-transplant-of-pancreatic-islets-using-local-instead-of-global-long-term-immunosuppression/12800)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-transplant-of-pancreatic-islets-using-local-instead-of-global-long-term-immunosuppression/12800 "2022-06-18T17:46:10Z")
Not in humans yet, but in a large animal model and I’d expect human trials to be the next step. TLDR- They included a microgel with the islet transplant which “resulted in robust glycemic control, sustained C-peptide le… --- ## [Omnipod Looping](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-looping/8012)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-looping/8012 "2022-08-07T00:34:36Z")
--- ## [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… --- ## [So I just ran out of long-acting insulin and won't get more for a few days. Anyone have advice about what to do in the meantime?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-just-ran-out-of-long-acting-insulin-and-wont-get-more-for-a-few-days-anyone-have-advice-about-what-to-do-in-the-meantime/12423)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-just-ran-out-of-long-acting-insulin-and-wont-get-more-for-a-few-days-anyone-have-advice-about-what-to-do-in-the-meantime/12423 "2022-03-12T23:57:20Z")
Background- I use MDI with Humalog and Basaglar with a Dexcom G6. My doc said to just message him if I ever needed an Rx renewed, but then when I did this we ended up having a multi-day back-and-forth message exchange d… --- ## [Really can't imagine going back to an insulin pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/really-cant-imagine-going-back-to-an-insulin-pump/12379)
**Author:** [@Luke](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Luke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/really-cant-imagine-going-back-to-an-insulin-pump/12379 "2022-02-17T11:19:19Z")
Hey there, first, a little bit of introduction: I’m Luke, 31 years old and having T1 Diabetes since 2002. I have had been using an insulin pump (Accu Check Insight) for quite some time, when a couple of weeks ago, I wo… --- ## [Blood test results:(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-test-results/12702)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-test-results/12702 "2022-08-02T22:43:10Z")
I just had blood work done and it shows my potassium is too high it says: A5.2 and shows the normal range is 3.5-5.0. Can someone tell me if I should start freaking out? --- ## [Roller coaster?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/roller-coaster/12954)
**Author:** [@Menmypod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Menmypod)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/roller-coaster/12954 "2022-07-25T20:59:40Z")
I can’t figure out what’s going on. I’m using honey as muscle recovery and also as a easy to digest carb. I can only take insulin for 50% of the cards otherwise I go low. This is been happening recently, I’m waking up … --- ## [Smartwatches that Work Standalone Data Collector of Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatches-that-work-standalone-data-collector-of-dexcom-g6/12972)
**Author:** [@dmac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dmac)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatches-that-work-standalone-data-collector-of-dexcom-g6/12972 "2022-08-01T03:16:56Z")
Does anyone know of any new Smartwatches that can work standalone to collect data every 5 minutes from the Dexcom CGM system? The only ones that I know are the Bluejay and the Sony Smartwatch 3, SWR50. I have been using … --- ## [Type 1 for 76 years, life is good!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-for-76-years-life-is-good/12061)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-for-76-years-life-is-good/12061 "2022-07-29T21:06:09Z")
In 1945, when I was diagnosed, my family did not know that an early death for diabetics was very likely. I had to wait until I was in my 30’s to find that my life expectancy in 1945 was not so good. I might have died whi… --- ## [Control IQ and the Dawn Phenomenon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-and-the-dawn-phenomenon/12967)
**Author:** [@Bananaman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bananaman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-and-the-dawn-phenomenon/12967 "2022-07-29T18:48:46Z")
I have some success with Tandem’s Control IQ; at times it works, at others it just can’t cope with the number of variables involved. Anyway, during the night it’s pretty effective but then things go awry first thing in t… --- ## [Heat Question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heat-question/12949)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heat-question/12949 "2022-07-26T23:57:53Z")
Hi Everyone, I’ve heard that higher temperatures result in more insulin needed…I was wondering how much this is the case if you’ve experienced it. --- ## [Neuropathic Bladder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/neuropathic-bladder/11783)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/neuropathic-bladder/11783 "2022-07-26T10:28:25Z")
Neuropathic Bladder Several years ago I started having difficulty with urination. I used a medication called Flomax, which helped. A few years later my bladder was not being emptied properly, and I started using Rapoflo… --- ## [G6 Sensor Calibration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-calibration/12904)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-calibration/12904 "2022-07-24T21:36:46Z")
I just replaced my G6 sensor yesterday using the usual process and since then, I have been prompted several times to calibrate my BGL with a finger stick. In all the years I have been using Dexcom sensors, I have never b… --- ## [What do complications really look like](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-complications-really-look-like/12924)
**Author:** [@Polli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Polli)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-complications-really-look-like/12924 "2022-07-21T17:18:08Z")
Hey guys! I am a type1d for more than 15 years now and had always had average to poor control, but lately, for the past year or so, it has been the most difficult period whith my a1c being a lot higher than safe. I am s… --- ## [Accidentally stopped sensor. How to restart?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accidentally-stopped-sensor-how-to-restart/12895)
**Author:** [@Peep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Peep)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accidentally-stopped-sensor-how-to-restart/12895 "2022-07-21T03:56:34Z")
Accidentally stopped sensor. Still have 5 days. How to restart? --- ## [Ferritin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ferritin/12906)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ferritin/12906 "2022-07-20T21:57:42Z")
I’m awaiting a bunch of blood tests to see why I’ve been feeling so nauseous/tired and getting headaches. I see my Ferritin is low at 4 (reference says 27-254). I heard iron supplements can make people feel awful, so no… --- ## [What to expect from 1st endo appt](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-expect-from-1st-endo-appt/12032)
**Author:** [@amusesbouche](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amusesbouche)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-expect-from-1st-endo-appt/12032 "2022-07-18T14:28:05Z")
Relatively new to diabetes (I am insulin-dependent) and tomorrow I got off the waitlist to see my endocrinologist for the first time ever! I’ve spoken to him a couple of times over the past year but all via video visit d… --- ## [Exercise / Tubed Insulin Pumps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-tubed-insulin-pumps/12871)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2022, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-tubed-insulin-pumps/12871 "2022-07-17T16:57:43Z")
Wondering if any of you regularly unclip your pump for activity, and if so, for how long? I’m constantly going low at the gym these days, despite putting on the exercise mode, which if I know I put on an hour pre activit… --- ## [Tandem users help! Sending data to diabetic nurse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-users-help-sending-data-to-diabetic-nurse/12877)
**Author:** [@Novo\_32g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Novo_32g)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-users-help-sending-data-to-diabetic-nurse/12877 "2022-07-15T03:20:38Z")
Sending data to diabetc nurse while using Bluejay watch, Dexcom G6 and Tandem x2 pump. No phone. Do i need a phone with xdrip installed? My nurse is requesting i use Dexcom Clarity app. Im in Canada --- ## [Bluejay GTS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts/12905)
**Author:** [@Novo\_32g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Novo_32g)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts/12905 "2022-07-14T00:36:26Z")
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