# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=17 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [Why are hospitals treating diabetes the wrong way](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-hospitals-treating-diabetes-the-wrong-way/7986)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-hospitals-treating-diabetes-the-wrong-way/7986 "2022-04-13T23:14:43Z")
i was in the hospital this past monday till weds morning due to a DKA. every time im in the hospital for it they treat diabetes the wrong way. they ER dept gives me the fluids i need including the insulin drop which is c… --- ## [Spiking Ominipod levels following run (hot) using Humalog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spiking-ominipod-levels-following-run-hot-using-humalog/12598)
**Author:** [@runtx](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/runtx)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spiking-ominipod-levels-following-run-hot-using-humalog/12598 "2022-04-12T02:03:47Z")
After a hot run (in Texas), it appears that my insulin is less effective in my pod during the evening/overnight. I tend to need to replace my pod early because of this. I read that Humalog does not do well with a lot of … --- ## [Use pens to fill vials](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/use-pens-to-fill-vials/12570)
**Author:** [@Pmcd212](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pmcd212)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/use-pens-to-fill-vials/12570 "2022-04-05T17:37:36Z")
My 12 y daughter now uses Omnipod and we have many unused pens. Is there a way to refill our vials (same brand) with the pens? Or can I use the pens to fill her pod? Thanks in advance for the help. This is my first post … --- ## [Novolog side effects](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-side-effects/12561)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-side-effects/12561 "2022-04-02T01:18:31Z")
I switched from Fiasp to Novolog with Omnipod and am still on pod #1 with Novolog. So far so good on adjusting my basal (about 10% lower) and bolus (about 20% lower). Generally seems to absorb better than Fiasp, although… --- ## [Phone compatibility and Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/phone-compatibility-and-dexcom/12557)
**Author:** [@pixieagogo003](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/pixieagogo003)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/phone-compatibility-and-dexcom/12557 "2022-04-01T22:37:03Z")
So, I recently made the decision to get a new phone around the same time my doctor got me set up to get the Dexcom. My question is what are the best phones that work with Dexcom? I use straight talk but there are a varie… --- ## [Correction Factor Calculation?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/correction-factor-calculation/12441)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/correction-factor-calculation/12441 "2022-03-29T23:13:52Z")
I am trying to determine my correction factor, as I have to provide the info to my pump trainer. I asked my Endo’s office what it is and they said 2.5 but when I check my pump it says 3.5. I don’t use it ever, I just g… --- ## [Tandem t:slim X2 Insulin Pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2-insulin-pump/12470)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2-insulin-pump/12470 "2022-03-26T17:03:09Z")
Hello! If you have used or are using the above-noted pump, please give me any advice you think I may not come to know through the training video and (virtual) pump training session that I’ll be doing this Thursday. In … --- ## [Crappy G6 sensor experience](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crappy-g6-sensor-experience/12513)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crappy-g6-sensor-experience/12513 "2022-03-20T00:26:32Z")
I inserted a sensor yesterday in what looked like a good spot on my right thigh and experienced a bit of bleeding at the site….but went ahead with this sensor after a few hours of “presoaking”. Long story short, I was up… --- ## [Omnipod failing early](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-failing-early/12480)
**Author:** [@Oshii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Oshii)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-failing-early/12480 "2022-03-19T02:38:43Z")
My son (8 years old now) was diagnosed with Type 1 about 6 months ago. We have been struggling with control ever since but out most recent issues is with the omnipod dash pump. He was started on this about 3 months ago… --- ## [T1D- How fast do you heal?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-how-fast-do-you-heal/12494)
**Author:** [@Mindy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mindy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-how-fast-do-you-heal/12494 "2022-03-14T18:23:30Z")
Hi! I have had type 1 for 36 years, I was diagnosed as child. I am here in hope that I can find an answer to an odd question. I have a team of doctors, all of whom I have asked, so I am aware of the more common answers. … --- ## [I feel lost](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-feel-lost/11553)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-feel-lost/11553 "2022-03-14T18:16:55Z")
Well, I guess most of either have, or will, experience the loss of a great practitioner. And while mine just left the practice (feels premature, but I imagine it was a life choice kind of thing with family, etc.), I stil… --- ## [Insulin for Ukraine?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-for-ukraine/12446)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-for-ukraine/12446 "2022-03-13T15:55:55Z")
I know this is sort of political, but does anyone know of any way to help get insulin to people in Ukraine? There are 15,000 children with type 1 diabetes in the country apparently. I found this charity but I don’t know … --- ## [From Swimming To Running; Adjusting to the Pandemic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-swimming-to-running-adjusting-to-the-pandemic/9797)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 902\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-swimming-to-running-adjusting-to-the-pandemic/9797 "2022-03-11T22:40:56Z")
Daisy Mae Must Change Her Routine (and her whole life, LOL) So as most of you are familiar with my two year education on how to swim as a pump wearer and an insulin dependent D, the swimming came to an abrupt halt when … --- ## [Interesting drugs in development](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-drugs-in-development/12427)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-drugs-in-development/12427 "2022-03-06T18:57:06Z")
These are still in early development, but both sound like promising approaches to reduce hypoglycemia: Even earlier: I know many folks on here who are not worried about hypos, but for us, hypos are a barrier that pre… --- ## [Loop vs AAPS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-vs-aaps/12451)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-vs-aaps/12451 "2022-03-04T19:45:56Z")
Per the discussion of Horizon, etc, I finally took the plunge and started getting my life together to build AAPS. I downloaded the modules, ordered a cheap Android phone to test it out with, then this morning saw the ne… --- ## [To good to be true?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-good-to-be-true/12453)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-good-to-be-true/12453 "2022-03-04T15:26:43Z")
That’s about the price I was paying in 1997 when I was in college with no insurance. --- ## [High right after exercise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-right-after-exercise/12424)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-right-after-exercise/12424 "2022-02-28T13:16:31Z")
Has anyone experienced this one before??? BC its brand new to me: When I used to be more active (before my surgery, obviously), at the end of my exercise my BGs would continue to go lower for the first half hour since I… --- ## [Anyone gone back to shots after years on the pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-gone-back-to-shots-after-years-on-the-pump/12336)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-gone-back-to-shots-after-years-on-the-pump/12336 "2022-02-27T00:44:24Z")
I’ve been on the Omnipod for years, and have had constant issues (mainly cannot wear it without pain save for my stomach, and that area has been WAY overused). After trying a new arm location and suffering through the pa… --- ## [DIY Looping - Libre 2, Bubble, Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-looping-libre-2-bubble-omnipod/11676)
**Author:** [@gregorgregor25](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/gregorgregor25)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-looping-libre-2-bubble-omnipod/11676 "2022-02-25T03:42:43Z")
Hi everyone, I am new to FUdiabetes, thanks for having me. Im looking for information on DIY looping. I currently have Libre2 and I am considering a swap to the omnipod or simlar. I am wondering if there is a way to … --- ## [Remote bolus for Tandem T Slim x2 from cell phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-bolus-for-tandem-t-slim-x2-from-cell-phone/7266)
**Author:** [@vernon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/vernon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-bolus-for-tandem-t-slim-x2-from-cell-phone/7266 "2022-02-23T18:01:08Z")
Switched from Animus Ping to Tandem T Slim X2 over a year ago. I really miss the remote ability of the Animus Ping system. Has there been any talk of Tandem possibly adding a remote bolus ability to the T Slim that can b… --- ## [Insulin Gone South?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-gone-south/12233)
**Author:** [@Denise0730](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Denise0730)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-gone-south/12233 "2022-02-22T00:49:55Z")
I’m wondering if anyone has had a similar experience with insulin as have I: toward the end of a bottle of insulin, it starts to lose its effectiveness. I am very careful to only use a bottle for 28 days and then discar… --- ## [Tandem prepping for something new?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-prepping-for-something-new/12366)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-prepping-for-something-new/12366 "2022-02-11T20:24:01Z")
Probably just maintenance, but be awesome if those items pending FDA approval are be prepped for that approval.:crossed\_fingers: ‐-------------- Dear Tandem User, We will be undergoing important network maintenance on… --- ## [Jumping in to pumping with Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jumping-in-to-pumping-with-omnipod/9099)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jumping-in-to-pumping-with-omnipod/9099 "2022-02-01T03:31:18Z")
I am taking the plunge into podding by switching over from MDI Tresiba/Fiasp (using MDI my A1c was in the 6 +/- 0.3 range for 5 years with good TIR) to Omnipod pumping. I think the main driver for making the switch right… --- ## [Samsung Watch4 wth Dexcom, hybrid WearOS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch4-wth-dexcom-hybrid-wearos/12218)
**Author:** [@JGJpal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JGJpal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch4-wth-dexcom-hybrid-wearos/12218 "2022-01-30T04:10:08Z")
Hi, looking at the new Samsung watch 4. previously Samsung watches had their own OS that wasn’t supported by Dexcom. These new ones have a Wear OS, with Samsung “modifications” (?). Has anyone tried it?? I used a TicW… --- ## [Problem with the Libre Link app after an update from Samsung](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-with-the-libre-link-app-after-an-update-from-samsung/12280)
**Author:** [@MichaelS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MichaelS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-with-the-libre-link-app-after-an-update-from-samsung/12280 "2022-01-26T16:57:05Z")
Hi everyone, this is a quick note to let everyone know that if you are using a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE phone and the Libre Link app, that Samsung has sent an update to the UI software that will disable the sound/vibration … --- ## [Xdrip-spoken alarms?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-spoken-alarms/12270)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-spoken-alarms/12270 "2022-01-15T20:14:07Z")
Hey y’all, An obscure question, might be easy for an Android expert: is it possible to have xdrip alarms spoken? Like, “low glucose” spoken for a low glucose alarm? I don’t use text to speech on my phone, but though… --- ## [Help pleaee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-pleaee/12260)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-pleaee/12260 "2022-01-14T17:18:12Z")
I am on a surf trip to Cosra Rica and I loop using an Riley link. Took the Rileylink surfing yesterday so no more omnipod for the rest of the week. I fochave a back up at home but have no basal insulin here. An suggest… --- ## [Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/12266)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/12266 "2022-01-12T18:10:52Z")
I have a problem with a reoccurring foot foot ulcer caused by pressure from working on my feet and surfing. When I return to the states my doc wants me to do HBO therapy combined with and amniotic graft to heal the wound… --- ## [Anyone here take gabapenten?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-here-take-gabapenten/12020)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-here-take-gabapenten/12020 "2022-01-07T18:49:54Z")
Has anyone here taken Gabapentin (for either neuropathy or any other reason)? I’ve began taking it post op for my neuropathic pain in my left thigh, which has been, since surgery, in burning pain. Its a weird sensation … --- ## [Thank God tomorrow is a new day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thank-god-tomorrow-is-a-new-day/12107)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thank-god-tomorrow-is-a-new-day/12107 "2022-01-05T18:06:36Z")
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