# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=16 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [Have you ever ? Job related question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-you-ever-job-related-question/12873)
**Author:** [@TiredbutDetermined](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiredbutDetermined)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-you-ever-job-related-question/12873 "2022-07-06T15:11:36Z")
Hi All! New to posting, but I’ve read topics here before… been T1 for a few decades… I guess i’ll start by asking the topic line. Have you taken a job or quit your job due to your condition? I’ve lived my whole life… --- ## [I hate the Omnipod 5 so far](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-hate-the-omnipod-5-so-far/12867)
**Author:** [@Sugarbeans](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sugarbeans)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-hate-the-omnipod-5-so-far/12867 "2022-07-05T00:55:28Z")
I’m only about 26 hours into this after switching from the Dash and my sugars have been horrible. Sky high after meals to where I’m constantly adding manual boluses because I feel sick. Overnight was a nightmare. I woke… --- ## [Welts, Knots, Bruises](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welts-knots-bruises/5896)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welts-knots-bruises/5896 "2022-07-02T00:08:52Z")
Does anyone else here ever get welts/knots/bruises at their pump site? My last three have done this and it’s messed with my absorption. I had to change my pod last night at 3AM bc it was clear it wasn’t absorbing anywher… --- ## [WHAT PAINKILLERS to take while you have Covid?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-painkillers-to-take-while-you-have-covid/11024)
**Author:** [@niewiem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/niewiem)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-painkillers-to-take-while-you-have-covid/11024 "2022-06-25T17:48:15Z")
WHAT PAINKILLERS to take while you have Covid? Can someone take what a diabetic is allowed to take while having covid? what painkillers, what pills, what medications to reduce temperature The answer to this question s… --- ## [Things I learned at diabetes camp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-i-learned-at-diabetes-camp/12797)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-i-learned-at-diabetes-camp/12797 "2022-06-24T05:06:01Z")
I learned this at camp when I was 8. It’s always good to be going low after you’ve finished dinner, so you can get a chocolate martini. --- ## [Recently-diagnosed T1D patients taking Verapamil required less daily insulin and had immunomodulatory benefits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recently-diagnosed-t1d-patients-taking-verapamil-required-less-daily-insulin-and-had-immunomodulatory-benefits/12487)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recently-diagnosed-t1d-patients-taking-verapamil-required-less-daily-insulin-and-had-immunomodulatory-benefits/12487 "2022-06-18T17:12:11Z")
I’m on an ACE inhibitor (Lisinopril) for BP control now. Maybe this is a good reason to switch over to this calcium channel blocker to do the same thing if its got other benefits. Full article here- Exploratory study … --- ## [Xdrip alarm question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-alarm-question/12805)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-alarm-question/12805 "2022-06-18T16:20:49Z")
I have a Samsung Galaxy and it seems as though nothing happens when the missed readings alert should chime after 40 minutes. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a phone setting that can fix it? --- ## [Can we get Dexcom transmitter prescribed for 30 days instead of 90 days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-we-get-dexcom-transmitter-prescribed-for-30-days-instead-of-90-days/11824)
**Author:** [@devineni](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/devineni)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-we-get-dexcom-transmitter-prescribed-for-30-days-instead-of-90-days/11824 "2022-06-12T03:58:25Z")
My insurance plan has out of pocket expense where a specialized drug costs $50 for 30 days supply and if its prescribed for 90 days it will become 3x so, $150. When I applied from Dexcom website I could see that my Dexco… --- ## [AquilX CGM, plus lactate and alcohol sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aquilx-cgm-plus-lactate-and-alcohol-sensor/12693)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aquilx-cgm-plus-lactate-and-alcohol-sensor/12693 "2022-06-11T07:01:48Z")
Anyone see this?? Looks promising from a UCSD lab. Small CGM that also monitors alcohol and lactate. Transmitter and electronics are reusabe and wirelessly charged. Only in startup phase now though with more testing n… --- ## [BG control after COVID?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-control-after-covid/12783)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-control-after-covid/12783 "2022-06-09T15:35:58Z")
I’m 21 days since my positive test for COVID, and I’m still having some unexpected BG highs. Some are after meal highs with some steeper than usual peaks, and others are gradual increases over a longer period. Just diffe… --- ## [Loop Dev](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-dev/12784)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-dev/12784 "2022-06-09T01:04:15Z")
Received this just now. Passing on for other Loopers using dev version: Pete Schwamb : @all ^^ If you are running dev, and use the watch for carb entries, please update as soon as possible. This is an important fix. Dupl… --- ## [BCBS of MA requiring prior approval for Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcbs-of-ma-requiring-prior-approval-for-dexcom/12068)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcbs-of-ma-requiring-prior-approval-for-dexcom/12068 "2022-06-07T16:11:40Z")
I just received notification that my insurer will require prior authorization for Dexcom / CGM usage ON AN ANNUAL BASIS starting January 1, 2022. I realize there are lots of things to get frustrated about in our lives to… --- ## [Tandem and a bubble bath?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-and-a-bubble-bath/12763)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-and-a-bubble-bath/12763 "2022-06-03T23:30:01Z")
If I rest the Tandem on a table beside the tub, can it stay attached to me with the tube stretching from my site (submerged) to the pump (placed next to the tub)? I love baths, but can’t relax when I have to unplug becau… --- ## [Extending life of G6 transmitter/sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-life-of-g6-transmitter-sensor/12753)
**Author:** [@Klondiker](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Klondiker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-life-of-g6-transmitter-sensor/12753 "2022-06-02T03:59:11Z")
I’m primarily interested in extending the life of G6 transmitters, since I don’t trust a sensor for 20 days. There are several online videos showing how to extend the life of a G6 transmitter by inserting a plastic strip… --- ## [Clinical study in WA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clinical-study-in-wa/11572)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clinical-study-in-wa/11572 "2022-05-27T22:50:50Z")
I have no clue if the weekly basal will be any good…but this looks like a great opportunity for anybody looking for all of their insulin and cgm costs to be covered for a year. New Weekly Basal Insulin | Rainier Clinica… --- ## [Omnipod 5 announced](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-announced/12315)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-announced/12315 "2022-05-27T20:54:07Z")
Pulling a new topic from TomH’s post, Omnipod 5 gets clearance. https://www.omnipod.com/what-is-omnipod/omnipod-5 A few quick thoughts: Ages 6 and up- Congrats to all the kiddos out there. Laughable smartphone compat… --- ## [Oops](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oops/12706)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oops/12706 "2022-05-26T22:45:16Z")
Just had a bath and forgot to put the cap on my site… hopefully that’s not too terrible. I knew I’d forget eventually :see\_no\_evil: --- ## [I guess I'm consistent](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-guess-im-consistent/12429)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-guess-im-consistent/12429 "2022-05-17T01:07:48Z")
Maybe the body likes consistency??? --- ## [Waffle + walk success!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waffle-walk-success/12688)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waffle-walk-success/12688 "2022-05-08T22:40:41Z")
I had a major win today in my book. Today I made waffles for the first time since diagnosis (Aug 2021), adjusting my trusty pre-diagnosis recipe to reduce the sugar, replace some flour with almond flour, and swap out co… --- ## [Tandem t:slim X2 Insulin Pump - 2 months later](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2-insulin-pump-2-months-later/12672)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 6:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2-insulin-pump-2-months-later/12672 "2022-05-08T06:45:46Z")
So I’ve been on the Tandem for just shy of 2 months now. My sugars are definitely improved…got my first A1C under 8 in over a year (7.5%) and that’s with my continued disordered eating issues (I restrict/“binge” (I think… --- ## [Get 1 reading from Xdrip+ from MM1 and US 14 day libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/get-1-reading-from-xdrip-from-mm1-and-us-14-day-libre/11709)
**Author:** [@hans77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/hans77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/get-1-reading-from-xdrip-from-mm1-and-us-14-day-libre/11709 "2022-05-06T19:40:02Z")
Aside from a stray reading once, maybe twice, a day (seemingly when I remove and reposition the MM), I’ve spent the last few weeks trying to get Xdrip+, MM(MiaoMiao)1 and US14Day working…with no luck. I’d been using Lib… --- ## [Starting methylprednisolone tomorrow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-methylprednisolone-tomorrow/12660)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-methylprednisolone-tomorrow/12660 "2022-05-05T17:37:29Z")
I am starting 5 days of methylprednisolone tomorrow. It is much stronger than prednisone. So I guess I’m gonna be jacked up for a while. --- ## [Libre 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2/12658)
**Author:** [@KJS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KJS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2/12658 "2022-04-30T14:55:54Z")
Libre 2. Inserted and used with reader working fine. Downloaded app now reader nor app working. Is the sensor useless now ? --- ## [Doctors Questioning Diagnosis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctors-questioning-diagnosis/12599)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctors-questioning-diagnosis/12599 "2022-04-30T02:31:46Z")
Hey, all! Been a while since I logged on; life. :sweat\_smile: Is a test of insulin levels at all helpful for someone who has previously been diagnosed with LADA and has been on insulin therapy for several years? Am I co… --- ## [I am back](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-back/12652)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-back/12652 "2022-04-29T14:03:36Z")
Hello all, I have been inactive for awhile, ( hoping to change that) hope everyone is doing well. I have been fighting both medically and mentally, have really let. My diabetes care fall to the wayside, haven’t even seen… --- ## [Glucagon Noob—but up for a good experiment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-noob-but-up-for-a-good-experiment/8501)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-noob-but-up-for-a-good-experiment/8501 "2022-04-28T15:56:49Z")
I’ve just not had the full diabetic experience until I’ve tried Glucagon, so I’m gearing up to give it a go. I know there’s good stuff all over FUD about ways to use it, but I figured I’d try for the easy (and lazy) solu… --- ## [Zombie sites?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zombie-sites/12607)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zombie-sites/12607 "2022-04-14T23:26:45Z")
I heard a new term today…”zombie” sites. My understanding is that it’s a theory that an old overused area can trap insulin in scar tissue then suddenly burst and you get a huge unexpected bolus? Sounds f’n terrifying…is … --- ## [Correlation or causation?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/correlation-or-causation/12604)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/correlation-or-causation/12604 "2022-04-14T17:06:25Z")
Greetings all, I haven’t been here in a while, i hope all is well with everyone. Something i noticed recently that i wanted to share and gather members’ thoughts on is the following chart, that graphs 7d rolling daily a… --- ## [Redefining Diabetes Tidepool Webinar from February 2022](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/redefining-diabetes-tidepool-webinar-from-february-2022/12610)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/redefining-diabetes-tidepool-webinar-from-february-2022/12610 "2022-04-14T16:13:01Z")
I added this to an old thread, that may not get much attention any longer. Perhaps that was a mistake, but I think this webinar is very important to all of us who are insulin dependent diabetics regardless of type. My ow… --- ## [Stomach sleeping](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stomach-sleeping/12602)
**Author:** [@Jdonn17](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jdonn17)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stomach-sleeping/12602 "2022-04-14T12:22:49Z")
Has anyone had their CGM on thie stomachs and are a stomach sleeper? Wondering if its okay to sleep on my stomach. Just got my dexcom. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=15) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=17)