# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=22 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [Lantus Storage Question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lantus-storage-question/10866)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lantus-storage-question/10866 "2021-02-16T00:22:19Z")
Hi All, Was wondering if anyone knew the best strategies for storing opened Lantus? I’ve tried in the fridge and out of the fridge but was wondering if anyone has optimized this. Thank you --- ## [Omnipod and Medicare](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-and-medicare/10704)
**Author:** [@SorinCNC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SorinCNC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-and-medicare/10704 "2021-02-15T17:15:40Z")
Hello everyone! New here and already found this group very useful. I am new to Medicare ( my first “learning” year). I was used to being self insured for the past 20 years of my life and this has been quite of experience… --- ## [Dexcom G6 / Dexcom Follow on Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-dexcom-follow-on-apple-watch/10851)
**Author:** [@cb1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cb1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-dexcom-follow-on-apple-watch/10851 "2021-02-12T14:28:15Z")
Hi, new to this forum, but with an 11 years old diagnosed with T1 almost 10 years ago. We have used Medtronic 640G with CGM, but we now give up Medtronic CGM in favour of G6, for multiple reasons. primarily the “Follow… --- ## [Hey Joslin, my Application is in the Mail!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-joslin-my-application-is-in-the-mail/10426)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-joslin-my-application-is-in-the-mail/10426 "2021-02-11T05:55:58Z")
Last Tuesday marked the 50th year since my Type 1 diagnosis. I mailed to Boston my application for the 50 Year Joslin Medal. I would not have even known of the program if I had not read about it in FUDiabetes. My journe… --- ## [Tandem tslim Bluetooth to watch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-bluetooth-to-watch/10849)
**Author:** [@70sbudget](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/70sbudget)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-bluetooth-to-watch/10849 "2021-02-08T19:13:23Z")
So I just found out that the tslim pump has Bluetooth and after downloading the tslim app to my phone, I was able to sync most of my pump data to my phone! Now I can see my insulin onboard on my phone! So, in a search f… --- ## [Good price on G6 transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-price-on-g6-transmitter/10871)
**Author:** [@Rhondayn2018](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rhondayn2018)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-price-on-g6-transmitter/10871 "2021-02-07T04:06:35Z")
Hi Guys, my name is Rhondalyn and I’m new here. I’ve learn so much here and I want to Thank All for very informative information. I wanted to give back . It’s probably posted already but I could not find it. I got the dr… --- ## [Dexcom and Exercise Questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-exercise-questions/10881)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-exercise-questions/10881 "2021-02-07T20:10:16Z")
Bostrav59: Yes, I tend to be proactive and do my best to stay low carb, take meds, monitor the CGM, etc. Have thought about pumps, but with my relatively minimal need for insulin (11 unit basal, 2-5 units mealtime) seem… --- ## [High blood sugar reactions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-blood-sugar-reactions/10838)
**Author:** [@mike1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-blood-sugar-reactions/10838 "2021-02-05T16:57:21Z")
I have a question. I have been a type-1 since childhood and I am now in my 60’s. I wear a tandem pump and deacon g6 for the past few years. I am slim, keep my A1C’s in the low 6’s and swim everyday. Over the years, I… --- ## [Reacting to metal infusion set- h](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reacting-to-metal-infusion-set-h/10645)
**Author:** [@PegE](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PegE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reacting-to-metal-infusion-set-h/10645 "2021-02-05T16:55:46Z")
Hi FU people, I am hoping someone in this wise and smart group will have ideas for me. My TrueSteel (Tslimx2) infusion sets which are like the Medtronic SureT infusion sets have been failing. (three in a row today!) I … --- ## [Why I choose not to share my Dexcom data](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-choose-not-to-share-my-dexcom-data/10693)
**Author:** [@JW\_dx2002](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JW_dx2002)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-choose-not-to-share-my-dexcom-data/10693 "2021-02-03T01:42:35Z")
I never have shared my data with my family. I feel like it would get annoying. We all know how variable the glucose can be with extra activity, a miss count of carbohydrates, stress response, a late dose of mealtime insu… --- ## [Standalone watch with android and iphone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-watch-with-android-and-iphone/10820)
**Author:** [@70sbudget](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/70sbudget)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-watch-with-android-and-iphone/10820 "2021-01-31T22:36:36Z")
Good afternoon. I’ll try to do a short question with a long explanation as to why. Q: can a watch be used as a standalone cgm monitoring device? Can I blend android and iphone to make this happen? I work as an ER tech… --- ## [G6 won't stay paired](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-wont-stay-paired/10797)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-wont-stay-paired/10797 "2021-01-27T20:26:33Z")
I have tried everything I can find for settings on Galaxy s10 running Android 10. Any help would be appreciated. Jeff --- ## [Free Style Libre 2 : Anyone use this yet?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-2-anyone-use-this-yet/10507)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-2-anyone-use-this-yet/10507 "2021-01-26T19:18:20Z")
I have been on the Dexcom without success, despite trying both the G4 and the G5 over about a total of a 3 year period. In the past 2 years I have been using the Abbott FreeStyle Libre (14 day) with a modicum of success.… --- ## [First time in over 4 years I got a refill for Dexcom transmitter from VA!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-in-over-4-years-i-got-a-refill-for-dexcom-transmitter-from-va/10791)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-in-over-4-years-i-got-a-refill-for-dexcom-transmitter-from-va/10791 "2021-01-22T20:25:53Z")
Well, I use a private Endo that is approved through the Community Care / Triwest portion of Veteran Affairs. All requests for DME go through Prosthetics. And the Dexcom transmitters fit in this category until now. I go… --- ## [Thinking about taking a pump break](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-about-taking-a-pump-break/10779)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-about-taking-a-pump-break/10779 "2021-01-22T17:56:45Z")
I seem to be struggling with Pods lately, poor absorption, unexpected highs, a pump site spot that hasn’t healed after 2 weeks, etc. So I am thinking it’s time for a pump break and need to buy more insulin syringes (I ju… --- ## [Medtronic cgm: anyone use this before?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-cgm-anyone-use-this-before/10755)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-cgm-anyone-use-this-before/10755 "2021-01-21T20:41:17Z")
I just received my newest Medtronic pump, and it is compatible with either the Medtronic CGM or the Dexcom. I have had terrible experiences with the Dex and was wondering if anyone has ever tried out Medtronic’s CGM and … --- ## [DM Struggles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dm-struggles/10770)
**Author:** [@sturonasbrown](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sturonasbrown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dm-struggles/10770 "2021-01-20T18:41:51Z")
, this term, “3c” is new for me. I had to look it up. I’m a LADA and am loosely diagnosed as a Type 1.5. I’m 52 and learned my panc doesn’t produce any insulin. I’ve gone through many different types of insulin but am cu… --- ## [New Medtronic 770G pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-medtronic-770g-pump/10767)
**Author:** [@mawmawned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mawmawned)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-medtronic-770g-pump/10767 "2021-01-20T18:40:27Z")
Does anyone have the new 770g Medtronic insulin Pump? I have the 670G. I stopped using the guardian CGM that works with the pump because medicare doesn’t pay for the sensors. I also found that the results showing on m… --- ## [Long term pump use and infusion sets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-term-pump-use-and-infusion-sets/10709)
**Author:** [@HippieNerdBabe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/HippieNerdBabe)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-term-pump-use-and-infusion-sets/10709 "2021-01-16T17:24:43Z")
I have been using an insulin pump for a little over 30 years. Most of the time it was a Medtronic although I did have a Disetronic for a few years. Bottom line - I am out of sites to put the infusion set and have squea… --- ## [Smart Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smart-watch/10749)
**Author:** [@GoldenJackass](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GoldenJackass)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smart-watch/10749 "2021-01-11T00:54:29Z")
Hello! I recently got the G6 and was looking for a cheap smartwatch that works with it. I have Android, and am thinking about switching to xDrip instead of the Dexcom app. (I just have to figure out how to use xDrip befo… --- ## [Dexcom in Bosnia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-in-bosnia/10731)
**Author:** [@justwannahelp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/justwannahelp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-in-bosnia/10731 "2021-01-05T03:58:32Z")
Hi everyone, Dexcom is not available to purchase in Bosnia. I live in the USA and I would like to get Dexcom for my relative. I am planning to bring them to US for a few weeks and go to a medical doctor in the USA. I am… --- ## [Basal Pumping Question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-pumping-question/10681)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-pumping-question/10681 "2020-12-26T17:04:08Z")
Went low last night at work, thanks to CGM Alarm I caught in time and had a shot of apple juice. I am a bartender so my work is fairly active. According to pump I had no IOB. My question is should i try suspending my Ba… --- ## [Small win & an observation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-win-an-observation/10617)
**Author:** [@eilatan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/eilatan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-win-an-observation/10617 "2020-12-14T17:30:25Z")
I just got my most recent A1C test results back and it’s 5.8! This year has been really challenging for me on a lot of different fronts, so I’m really happy to have a small win. One observation I’ve made is that my insu… --- ## [New insights into the role of HDL in heart disease risk of T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insights-into-the-role-of-hdl-in-heart-disease-risk-of-t1d/3337)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insights-into-the-role-of-hdl-in-heart-disease-risk-of-t1d/3337 "2020-12-13T21:14:07Z")
Really fascinating. --- ## [Omnipod pod re-use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-re-use/10445)
**Author:** [@PTPiper](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PTPiper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-re-use/10445 "2020-12-08T09:00:57Z")
Does anyone know of groups or organizations actively working on resetting and reusing omnipod pods? Thanks Ljw --- ## [Xdrip app on lte smartwatch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-app-on-lte-smartwatch/10609)
**Author:** [@Pulsar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pulsar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-app-on-lte-smartwatch/10609 "2020-12-07T19:40:25Z")
hi all my first post i want to leave my iphone behind and just use a smartwatch cellular i was using xdrip4ios but still needed the iphone to collect the data and send it to the cellular apple watch, i was wondering if … --- ## [Weekly basal clinical trial, Seattle area](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weekly-basal-clinical-trial-seattle-area/10587)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weekly-basal-clinical-trial-seattle-area/10587 "2020-12-07T02:03:21Z")
Weekly Basal Insulin to Treat Type 1 Diabetes | Rainier Clinical Research Center (rainier-research.com) I have no insider info about this but wanted to throw it out there for those Type 1s in western WA who might be int… --- ## [Discovery of Insulin - the rest of the story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discovery-of-insulin-the-rest-of-the-story/10597)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2020, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discovery-of-insulin-the-rest-of-the-story/10597 "2020-12-05T10:56:46Z")
I didn’t want to muddy up @elver post on the 100 year anniversary of insulin, but his post prompted me to go look for the video on “the story of insulin” that I saw years ago. The wonders of youtube returned this video.… --- ## [Control IQ approved in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-approved-in-canada/10531)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-approved-in-canada/10531 "2020-12-04T12:47:34Z")
--- ## [Tslim and control IQ in Europe/Netherlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-and-control-iq-in-europe-netherlands/10557)
**Author:** [@Bzerk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bzerk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-and-control-iq-in-europe-netherlands/10557 "2020-12-02T04:40:02Z")
Hi everybody. After about a 2 year struggle with the insurance companies my girlfriend is finally eligable for a TSlim x2 pump. She’s over the moon about it, but apparently in the Netherlands you are only able to get i… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=21) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=23)