# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=21 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Libre 2 xDrip+ - patching the app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-xdrip-patching-the-app/11280)
**Author:** [@Scotteric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scotteric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-xdrip-patching-the-app/11280 "2021-04-29T20:23:52Z")
I’m not sure if this has been posted about before, but I am trying to get xDrip+ to work directly with a Libre 2 sensor so that no MiaoMiao is needed. I have read that the LibreLink app needs to be patched. I found instr… --- ## [CT Calcium Scoring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ct-calcium-scoring/11277)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ct-calcium-scoring/11277 "2021-04-25T02:26:42Z")
Last week I took the CT Calcium Scoring test and recieved the results today. The primary reason for getting the test was my dad (also Type 1) died at 40 from heart disease(undignoised). I would like to prevent/delay th… --- ## [Insulin Requirements When Sick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-requirements-when-sick/10848)
**Author:** [@mike1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-requirements-when-sick/10848 "2021-04-21T16:12:26Z")
I posted yesterday about severe pain I experienced when my blood sugar went high. Long story short, I was in ketoacidosis. After getting sufficient insulin I was able to recover mostly. Thanks to everyone who respo… --- ## [Smartphone support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartphone-support/11263)
**Author:** [@Patty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Patty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartphone-support/11263 "2021-04-21T04:20:00Z")
I have received, on two occasions now, a notice on my Dexcom app on my phone, that as of May 20, 2021 that my Dexcom app might no longer be able to receive updates. I am using an older android Samsung S7 with an OS of 8… --- ## [Humalog to Novalog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humalog-to-novalog/11171)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humalog-to-novalog/11171 "2021-04-17T02:00:00Z")
I need the scoop on differences between Humalog and Novalog, please. My insurance will no longer pay for Humalog, not even with a larger co-pay (what they used to do). I’ve used Humalog forever, but never Novalog. And … --- ## [Allergic reaction to new sensor tape](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/allergic-reaction-to-new-sensor-tape/10723)
**Author:** [@mawmawned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mawmawned)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/allergic-reaction-to-new-sensor-tape/10723 "2021-04-13T22:55:02Z")
I am T1 LADA…I am a pumper for many years…started with the Paradigm…I use the Medtronic 670G now and the Dexcom g6 sensors. Both work great and my A1c is 6.8. I say the work great…UNTIL Dexcom decided to change the adh… --- ## [Finally got my pump!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-got-my-pump/11233)
**Author:** [@eilatan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/eilatan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-got-my-pump/11233 "2021-04-13T18:44:31Z")
After five months of fuckery from the DME–seriously, the company I got stuck with for the pump order is genuinely terrible–I finally got my Tandem pump a month ago and started using it two weeks ago and–oh my god. Y’all … --- ## [Samsung S21+ and sDrip Bluetooth Connection Problems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-s21-and-sdrip-bluetooth-connection-problems/11214)
**Author:** [@LauraBetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LauraBetes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-s21-and-sdrip-bluetooth-connection-problems/11214 "2021-04-09T06:12:58Z")
Hi! First Timer here. I recently got myself a Samsung S21+ phone, and became fast aware that the Dexcom App will not work on this phone. (Thanks Dexcom). I’m running a G6 currently. I have downloaded xDrip, however I … --- ## [First time Android APS, Omnipod, Xdrip+ G6 Config](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-android-aps-omnipod-xdrip-g6-config/11159)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-android-aps-omnipod-xdrip-g6-config/11159 "2021-04-05T03:57:43Z")
Hi All, I’ve done my best to follow the directions on AndroidAPS Omnipod Insulin Pump Driver Documentation — AndroidAPS 2.8 documentation and AndroidAPSdocs/xdrip.md at master · openaps/AndroidAPSdocs · GitHub to try to… --- ## [A primer on cortisol and adrenaline and blood sugar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-primer-on-cortisol-and-adrenaline-and-blood-sugar/11149)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-primer-on-cortisol-and-adrenaline-and-blood-sugar/11149 "2021-04-03T21:23:57Z")
Blood sugar and hormones have been discussed a million times here, but I couldn’t really find a single post that gives a simple explanation or simple summary for how and why certain hormones cause your blood sugar to ris… --- ## [Switching from Levemir to Tresiba](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-levemir-to-tresiba/11118)
**Author:** [@Marblejane](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marblejane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-levemir-to-tresiba/11118 "2021-03-25T04:41:14Z")
Hi All - I’m a 37 yo woman, recently diagnosed (six months ago) as Type 1, suspected LADA. I’ve been using Levemir as my long acting insulin since my diagnosis, and decided it was time to give Tresiba a try. Hoping to do… --- ## [Ticwatch Pro and Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro-and-dexcom-g6/11053)
**Author:** [@GoldenJackass](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GoldenJackass)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro-and-dexcom-g6/11053 "2021-03-21T04:36:25Z")
HELP! I’m hoping someone can help me… I have the dexcom g6 and just purchased a ticwatch pro. I can’t figure out how to get the watch to show my blood sugar. Just a heads up I’m not tech savvy, but I really hope I didn’… --- ## [Standalone watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-watch/11102)
**Author:** [@Rami](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rami)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-watch/11102 "2021-03-19T18:47:08Z")
Recommendation for standalone watch without phone for Dexcom Please --- ## ["Severe Type 1 Diabetics" are eligible for COVID vaccine in IN now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/severe-type-1-diabetics-are-eligible-for-covid-vaccine-in-in-now/11040)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/severe-type-1-diabetics-are-eligible-for-covid-vaccine-in-in-now/11040 "2021-03-19T01:37:36Z")
Evidently if you are T1D and have been hospitalized in the last year you are (1.) “severe” and (2.) eligible for the COVID vaccine. Glad I don’t have “severe” T1D! But wish I could get the vaccine! --- ## [Watch like a “maestro” - Diabox and xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-like-a-maestro-diabox-and-xdrip/11087)
**Author:** [@Agnes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Agnes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-like-a-maestro-diabox-and-xdrip/11087 "2021-03-18T00:12:49Z")
Hi, does anybody knows if there is any watch or wearable that can works like a “maestro” with Libre2? Nowadays we are reciving the Numbers with Diabox and xDrip. I Don’t know if exists a watch that works with these apps … --- ## [Tresiba night time lows daytime highs? Go back to Lantus? ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-night-time-lows-daytime-highs-go-back-to-lantus/3835)
**Author:** [@airtas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/airtas)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-night-time-lows-daytime-highs-go-back-to-lantus/3835 "2021-03-17T03:30:54Z")
Hi all, Looking for some guidance been on Tresiba for about a year coming from Lantus where I was on that for about 12. Recently we reduced my Tresiba dose to 18 units from 20 due to night time lows. I was running low… --- ## [Winds of change](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winds-of-change/10941)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winds-of-change/10941 "2021-03-15T21:07:08Z")
Have been learning a lot about how different dynamics add so many variables to managing diabetes… I’ve started a new job, in addition to my old one… and with the new job, for several years, I’m no longer the star of the… --- ## [The 75 Year Joslin Medal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-75-year-joslin-medal/10122)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-75-year-joslin-medal/10122 "2021-03-14T22:20:39Z")
I received my Joslin 75 year medal on August 10. I will not complete 75 years of Type 1 until September 15, so I have received the medal early. Several days ago I mailed a copy of my book to Joslin. It gave a thorough de… --- ## [Dexcom covered as a Pharmacy Benefit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-covered-as-a-pharmacy-benefit/9722)
**Author:** [@Maggie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Maggie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-covered-as-a-pharmacy-benefit/9722 "2021-03-11T00:17:38Z")
Hello All, I am in sticker shock as to the price of the Dexcom G-6 through a diabetic supply house using the in-network DME side of my employer-sponsored insurance. So I m wring an appeal to my insurance carrier to re… --- ## [LADA and insulin resistance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lada-and-insulin-resistance/9950)
**Author:** [@Sherba](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sherba)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lada-and-insulin-resistance/9950 "2021-03-08T05:58:29Z")
Reading comments I have noticed I am using a lot of insulin. I take 66 units of Toujeo at night and use a 1 carb to 1 unit ratio of Novorapid in the morning and one carb to .75 unit insulin later in the day. I was on FIA… --- ## [Bad insulin? Or resistant to specific type of insulin?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-insulin-or-resistant-to-specific-type-of-insulin/10983)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-insulin-or-resistant-to-specific-type-of-insulin/10983 "2021-03-05T16:34:36Z")
I’ve been needing more and more fast acting (but not basal) insulin lately. I chalked it up to getting less exercise and let it go until yesterday. I had a standard frozen meal for lunch that should have needed 7 units o… --- ## [New T1D, Wondering what your Sick Day Protocol looks like?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-t1d-wondering-what-your-sick-day-protocol-looks-like/10997)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-t1d-wondering-what-your-sick-day-protocol-looks-like/10997 "2021-03-03T21:38:05Z")
@lspielberg, would appreciate if you could share your sick day protocol. I’m knew to T1D (3 months) and have gone through a flu or anything like it as yet. As I got Moderna also, I’d like to be prepared for the potential… --- ## [Post-COVID shot carb ratios](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-covid-shot-carb-ratios/10935)
**Author:** [@lspielberg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lspielberg)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-covid-shot-carb-ratios/10935 "2021-03-01T19:16:42Z")
Hey there, Has anyone had their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and seen a change in their carb ratio and/or basal rate needs? I had my second shot of Moderna last Tues, so I’m one week out until estimated immunity real… --- ## [Resistant low - puzzling?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resistant-low-puzzling/9317)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resistant-low-puzzling/9317 "2021-02-26T00:07:04Z")
I was up about 2 hours last night with a resistant low that I couldn’t get to come up. The night before I had 3 homemade tacos for dinner and took 4u Humalog for the 30 carbs (taco shells and beans) and everything was f… --- ## [Dexcom g6 issues - need help!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-issues-need-help/10933)
**Author:** [@Hnriley15](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hnriley15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-issues-need-help/10933 "2021-02-25T01:45:18Z")
Good morning I am hoping to have some kind of relief with my dexcom and cost. I seem to have ran into some kind of issue. last year in 2020 I was able to get a month supply of my dexcom g6 supplies for only $30 through … --- ## [Non-visibile pump infections?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-visibile-pump-infections/10953)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-visibile-pump-infections/10953 "2021-02-21T02:24:14Z")
I recently switched from medtronic to omnipod pumps (I think my only other post is about making the switch). Historically I’ve had very little trouble with infected pump sites and at worst they were only irritated for a… --- ## [Advice on sharing CGM data from Xdrip+ with clinicians via Nightscout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-on-sharing-cgm-data-from-xdrip-with-clinicians-via-nightscout/10939)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-on-sharing-cgm-data-from-xdrip-with-clinicians-via-nightscout/10939 "2021-02-20T03:32:17Z")
Me and my son are both T1D and use a Dexcom G6 with Xdrip+. He was recently diagnosed and his clinicians would like me to share the Dexcom data via Clarity. But we don’t use Clarity. I’m really happy with the setup we ha… --- ## [Blind and have questions about Dexcom (Edit from descomunal)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blind-and-have-questions-about-dexcom-edit-from-descomunal/9352)
**Author:** [@jworthin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jworthin)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blind-and-have-questions-about-dexcom-edit-from-descomunal/9352 "2021-02-19T00:46:13Z")
Hello all, I’m new here so first, let me introduce myself. My name is Jeff and am a blind T 1. My doctor was going to proscribe me the Free Stile Libre, but, is not covered with my health plan. The Dexcom is so tomorrow… --- ## [Anyone still use dexcom g5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-still-use-dexcom-g5/10894)
**Author:** [@Danam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Danam)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-still-use-dexcom-g5/10894 "2021-02-16T18:25:41Z")
Hello, does anyone still use Dexcome g5 and if so where do you get your supplies since Dexcom discontinued them? Thank you!! --- ## [Dexcom G6 Sensor Error how long do you wait before calling?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-error-how-long-do-you-wait-before-calling/10131)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-error-how-long-do-you-wait-before-calling/10131 "2021-02-16T14:43:19Z")
How long do you wait before calling Dexcom when you get a Sensort Error? The Dexcom app says, “Temporary issue. Wat up to 3 hours.” If you tap Help, it says contact support for more than 3 hours of Sensor Error. That’s… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=20) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=22)