# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=18 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [Dexcom questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-questions/12180)
**Author:** [@Merg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Merg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-questions/12180 "2021-12-25T23:16:29Z")
My doctor has suggested a dexcom for myself after years of slightly highs and slightly lows. My question is, has anyone had issues with violent sleeping? I’m a tossing and turning all night kind of girl and I fear it mig… --- ## [Issues transition from injections to pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/issues-transition-from-injections-to-pump/12192)
**Author:** [@Keely](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Keely)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/issues-transition-from-injections-to-pump/12192 "2021-12-24T22:35:59Z")
Me again! I’m curious if there’s anyone around here that had a rough transition from injections to a pump? I’m a freelance journalist and am piecing some info together about that topic. --- ## [Numb fingertips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/numb-fingertips/10822)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/numb-fingertips/10822 "2021-12-22T12:53:36Z")
I’ve been working on a house with no heat for the past few months. Today after lunch a few of my fingertips started to get numb, which seemed a little odd to me. The cold type of numbness, similar to being outdoors in fr… --- ## [Correcting with Omnipod not working?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/correcting-with-omnipod-not-working/12191)
**Author:** [@Keely](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Keely)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/correcting-with-omnipod-not-working/12191 "2021-12-22T01:16:00Z")
Hi all! I have just recently started with the Omnipod from injections and I’m honestly having a hell of a time. I had pretty good control with injections, but the pump was suggested as I was struggling with exercise (ru… --- ## [Christmas Poem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/christmas-poem/12194)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/christmas-poem/12194 "2021-12-19T21:10:08Z")
Posted by my friend in 2008, after her young daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. T’was the night before Christmas My Dexcom went beep. And so rudely awoke me, From a deep, cozy sleep. The juice boxes are li… --- ## [Omnipod Issues / Questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-issues-questions/8115)
**Author:** [@Geekbyte](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Geekbyte)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-issues-questions/8115 "2021-12-19T19:02:14Z")
Hello, i am new to the site but have lingered for a while doing some research. I have been diabetic for 32 years, and 32 of those years i have been on MDI, 20 years ago i trialed a pump when they had just come to Canada… --- ## [Days like this are more common now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/days-like-this-are-more-common-now/12188)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/days-like-this-are-more-common-now/12188 "2021-12-19T18:09:15Z")
Since we switched to Tslim, this type of day is more common! Note: he ate pizza at around 6pm. --- ## [SUPER discouraged post-endo appointment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/super-discouraged-post-endo-appointment/12037)
**Author:** [@amusesbouche](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amusesbouche)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/super-discouraged-post-endo-appointment/12037 "2021-11-18T00:00:51Z")
So I went to meet my endo in person for the first time ever today (I’ve only had diabetes for a year, and our few visits have been virtual so far). All I can say is that I’ve come out of it feeling super deflated and dis… --- ## [Optimal BG level for sleeping](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/optimal-bg-level-for-sleeping/9687)
**Author:** [@kalle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kalle)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/optimal-bg-level-for-sleeping/9687 "2021-12-12T23:44:44Z")
I’ve been thinking a lot about sleep lately, and I’m trying to understand the nuances of how my BG levels affect sleep quality. I chose to call this topic “optimal” because I’m not talking about avoiding highs, lows and … --- ## [Flat Times at Ridgemont High](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flat-times-at-ridgemont-high/12157)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flat-times-at-ridgemont-high/12157 "2021-12-09T22:55:43Z")
--- ## [Protein, fiber daily requirements - is there such a thing as too much protein?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/protein-fiber-daily-requirements-is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-protein/9801)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/protein-fiber-daily-requirements-is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-protein/9801 "2021-12-09T15:40:02Z")
I never counted my protein or fiber for the day, figuring that I eat a balanced meal of veggies, protein, some carbs. Using Carb Manager app to keep track of what I eat, I am surprised to find that I over consume protei… --- ## [Omnipod Dash and high blood sugars](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-and-high-blood-sugars/12092)
**Author:** [@clifton](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/clifton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-and-high-blood-sugars/12092 "2021-12-02T06:29:35Z")
I have problems with it not taking to the pod sites too well with absorption and not lowering my blood sugars. If I give boluses, it does not lower my sugar level and I get spikes over 300 because of pump issues. Anyone … --- ## [Will a glp-1 receptor agonist help me?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/will-a-glp-1-receptor-agonist-help-me/12022)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/will-a-glp-1-receptor-agonist-help-me/12022 "2021-11-29T20:33:59Z")
I’m not sure I am posting this in the appropriate spot; feel free to move this comment to a more relevant (type 1) spot. I have been researching the glp-1 receptor agonists and am thinking about making the argument to m… --- ## [Sweeteners](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sweeteners/4403)
**Author:** [@samia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/samia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sweeteners/4403 "2021-11-28T17:30:14Z")
Hi guys, I am Samia, family member had Diabetes, and I really love sweet things and I find it complicated to stop every kind of sweetener… Plus, I looove pancakes and how am I supposed to eat it now?? I am looking for th… --- ## [Low BG seizure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-bg-seizure/11289)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 5:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-bg-seizure/11289 "2021-11-27T05:52:19Z")
So my wife and I had a new experience Friday night. We attended a fundraiser gala which included dinner, auction, drinks, dancing, etc. It was fun, and ended too quickly for my tastes, but that’s always the case. At 1… --- ## [Thankgiving bolus suggestions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thankgiving-bolus-suggestions/12083)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thankgiving-bolus-suggestions/12083 "2021-11-26T19:50:34Z")
We have had this discussion on a few different threads here. If you search for the word “Thanksgiving” you can find some of the previous discussions. But since the day is coming up soon, we (@CatLady) wanted to bring it… --- ## [Novolog / Insulin Aspart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-insulin-aspart/12097)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-insulin-aspart/12097 "2021-11-25T16:45:38Z")
Basic questions, just checking cause I’m a “nervous Nelly” who has to switch from Humalog to Insulin Aspart. Insulin Aspart is the same as Novolog, just the generic version, correct? Does anyone keep the little orange … --- ## [New process grows insulin-producing Beta cells from stem cells](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-process-grows-insulin-producing-beta-cells-from-stem-cells/6713)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-process-grows-insulin-producing-beta-cells-from-stem-cells/6713 "2021-11-19T00:14:25Z")
This is really cool, and a step I have been waiting for for years: finally, scientists have been able to differentiate stem cells into beta cells that efficiently produce insulin. The process works in vivo (i.e. within a… --- ## [Control IQ in action](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-in-action/11391)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-in-action/11391 "2021-11-13T16:50:56Z")
Not perfect, but for initial release dang good. --- ## [Dexcom g6 multiple failures rant](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-multiple-failures-rant/12011)
**Author:** [@3cTim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/3cTim)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-multiple-failures-rant/12011 "2021-11-12T23:37:59Z")
In the last 2 days I have gone through 6 dexcom sensors and have yet to get an accurate reading… 50+ points off from my meter readings every time I test…constantly saying “calibration error” recalibrate at (x time). cri… --- ## [Does anyone get their Dexcom supplies from Edge Park?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-get-their-dexcom-supplies-from-edge-park/11891)
**Author:** [@Suesa1c](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Suesa1c)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-get-their-dexcom-supplies-from-edge-park/11891 "2021-11-12T03:39:41Z")
Since Dexcom stopped fulfilling supply orders and my insurance switched me to Edge Park for distribution, I continue to have difficulty getting sufficient supplies of sensors and transmitters. When I placed my first orde… --- ## [Supplies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supplies/12005)
**Author:** [@Uselesspancreasowner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Uselesspancreasowner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supplies/12005 "2021-11-12T03:23:41Z")
Does anyone know of places I could donate unused syringes to?? I have 50cc&100cc and I don’t need them anymore and am at a loss of what to do with them. I hate throwing supplies away, plus syringes in the trash is just T… --- ## [Lowest A1C in 13 years?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lowest-a1c-in-13-years/12007)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lowest-a1c-in-13-years/12007 "2021-11-09T16:40:43Z")
This isn’t a woo-hoo look at my low A1C post. This is a I so don’t get my A1C results. I got my A1C today and received a result of 5.0. The lowest in the 13 years I’ve been keeping record and maybe my lowest ever. Fr… --- ## [New pump/cgm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-pump-cgm/12019)
**Author:** [@2maus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/2maus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-pump-cgm/12019 "2021-11-09T03:07:53Z")
Hi I’m new to this forum. I’m looking for info on cgm/pump combos. Which ones people use & why do you like them. --- ## [Does omni work for everyone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-omni-work-for-everyone/11994)
**Author:** [@Uselesspancreasowner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Uselesspancreasowner)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-omni-work-for-everyone/11994 "2021-11-08T18:54:21Z")
I’m on day 3 of omnipod. Had to change a leaky sensor on day 2. Now my sugar has cruised its way to 200 like it did with leaky sensor and work come down. I’ve taken an injection in case, but this one does not seem to be … --- ## [Best day of the year!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-day-of-the-year/12012)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-day-of-the-year/12012 "2021-11-07T01:58:06Z")
Extra hour of sleep!!! Extra hour of sleep!!! :partying\_face: Boring D stuff - change your pump time. Who cares?!? Extra hour of sleep! --- ## [Dash failed me again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dash-failed-me-again/11989)
**Author:** [@Horsinaround1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Horsinaround1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dash-failed-me-again/11989 "2021-11-04T17:59:16Z")
A decade ago I tried the omnipod. I found it was good in concept but not for someone who is physically active such as cutting trees. The pod was way too big and rubbed off regularly. I tried it again 1 year ago and same … --- ## [Thinking Out Loud - Toying with Going back to Lantus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-out-loud-toying-with-going-back-to-lantus/11848)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-out-loud-toying-with-going-back-to-lantus/11848 "2021-11-02T21:15:12Z")
I currently use: Omnipod with Novolog for basal only Novolog pens for food/corrections Dexcom + Sugarmate So my pods tend to give up the ghost on basal absorption at about the 36 hour mark. They bleed frequently. Lik… --- ## [You might want to revisit your insurance coverage of Dexcom supplies- things could have changed for the better](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-might-want-to-revisit-your-insurance-coverage-of-dexcom-supplies-things-could-have-changed-for-the-better/10437)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-might-want-to-revisit-your-insurance-coverage-of-dexcom-supplies-things-could-have-changed-for-the-better/10437 "2021-11-02T13:31:49Z")
My 14-year old son was just diagnosed with T1D. Hospital trip for DKA, bad times. But that’s just background for something that might help others here out. In the process of getting him his own G6 I discovered that my i… --- ## [Adhd](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhd/11987)
**Author:** [@Uselesspancreasowner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Uselesspancreasowner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhd/11987 "2021-11-01T21:11:46Z")
So I have definitely struggled with ADHD my whole life, but had a sibling whose affected them way more so I was never diagnosed until adulthood. But when I was 18 (dx9yrs) we went to take me to get testing for learning … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=17) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=19)