# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=23 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [Should we call this condition "diabetes"?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-we-call-this-condition-diabetes/10475)
**Author:** [@JonDeutsch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JonDeutsch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-we-call-this-condition-diabetes/10475 "2020-11-29T19:29:21Z")
Hi All. On this World Diabetes Day 2020, I’ve decided to launch a new resource for the diabetes community that I’ve been working on for about a year: The “Type A” Diabetic Manifesto. Because this is such a thoughtful a… --- ## [New Dexcom Issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-issue/10474)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-issue/10474 "2020-11-27T21:54:56Z")
I was disappointed to find out that Dexcom would no longer be using expedited shipping for faulty equipment after being informed of a shortage. Perhaps this is a new strategy for “delivering shareholder value” at the co… --- ## [C peptide result: 1.2 ng/mL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/c-peptide-result-1-2-ng-ml/10459)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/c-peptide-result-1-2-ng-ml/10459 "2020-11-25T18:17:18Z")
Recent C peptide result came back as 1.2 ng/mL. My Endo, who is new (due to insurance plan), wants to verify with antibody tests. It seems like a reasonable idea. According to the internet, 0.5 - 2 ng/ml is the normal… --- ## [Does a vial of Fiasp really only last 28 days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-a-vial-of-fiasp-really-only-last-28-days/10527)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-a-vial-of-fiasp-really-only-last-28-days/10527 "2020-11-24T22:16:47Z")
Hi all! I have been using MDI to manage my diabetes for about 40 years. Recently my post meal highs have been persisting a bit longer, however, so I was considering trying Fiasp. Got my first vial and saw the claim on th… --- ## [Increase in BG after Exercise](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/increase-in-bg-after-exercise/10457)
**Author:** [@LatetotheParty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LatetotheParty)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/increase-in-bg-after-exercise/10457 "2020-11-24T00:44:02Z")
I’ve recently made some drastic changes to my diet and reduced both daily calories ~1400 and carbs \<50. I’m getting more frequent spikes in BG after exercise and it takes a while to get it back in range. I’ve read info … --- ## [Captain Obvious Overnight Dental Health...that I just recently figured out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/captain-obvious-overnight-dental-health-that-i-just-recently-figured-out/10522)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/captain-obvious-overnight-dental-health-that-i-just-recently-figured-out/10522 "2020-11-23T04:59:14Z")
So I don’t have as many overnight lows as I used to on Lantus…on my Lantus regimen they were a fact of my life…but I still get them. I treat with juice boxes on my nightstand. And then I chase the juice with water from … --- ## [Exercise Study at UNC if anyone is interested](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-study-at-unc-if-anyone-is-interested/10236)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-study-at-unc-if-anyone-is-interested/10236 "2020-11-22T23:22:34Z")
UNC Research Study Assessing Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise Looking for Participants Study 1, Research study: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is conducting a remote research study i n the U.S. to … --- ## [Echocardiogram and G6 Sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/echocardiogram-and-g6-sensor/10520)
**Author:** [@JacquelineM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JacquelineM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/echocardiogram-and-g6-sensor/10520 "2020-11-22T18:35:44Z")
I am having an echocardiogram on Wednesday. I am trying to find out if I need to remove my sensor. --- ## [Free G5 dexcom sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-g5-dexcom-sensors/10512)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-g5-dexcom-sensors/10512 "2020-11-22T02:46:25Z")
I have more than several boxes of G5 sensors (4 sensors per box). Sensors have probably expired. MSG me with how many you want and how I can send them to you. --- ## [OmniPod failure due to exercise movement?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-failure-due-to-exercise-movement/10509)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-failure-due-to-exercise-movement/10509 "2020-11-22T02:02:05Z")
I was on day 2 of my pod yesterday. It was working fine, absorption normal. After dinner I did a bit of rowing and stretches to combat after dinner spikes. This worked fine. I went from around 130 downto around 70. Shor… --- ## [IBM claims its AI can improve neonatal outcomes and predict the onset of Type 1 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ibm-claims-its-ai-can-improve-neonatal-outcomes-and-predict-the-onset-of-type-1-diabetes/10511)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ibm-claims-its-ai-can-improve-neonatal-outcomes-and-predict-the-onset-of-type-1-diabetes/10511 "2020-11-22T00:04:18Z")
IBM this week presented research investigating how AI and machine learning could be used to improve maternal health in developing countries and predict the onset and progression of Type 1 diabetes. Article here: IBM c… --- ## [G6 transmitter will not pair with Android Pixel XL running latest version of Xdrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-will-not-pair-with-android-pixel-xl-running-latest-version-of-xdrip/10448)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-will-not-pair-with-android-pixel-xl-running-latest-version-of-xdrip/10448 "2020-11-21T17:42:43Z")
My son was just diagnosed with T1D and I gave him my G6 transmitter and put a sensor on him to help manage his blood sugars until his own system arrives, but it’s not working with his phone. I made sure to disconnect it … --- ## [Emotional Spikes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emotional-spikes/10496)
**Author:** [@Vwahlberg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Vwahlberg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emotional-spikes/10496 "2020-11-19T21:37:19Z")
Just another experience I had yesterday due to the Covid Pandemic. I am 66 years old type 1 trying to be safe every day. I needed to go to my CVS to pickup my prescriptions my BG was 101 and I felt good. Jumped in the tr… --- ## [Frustrated with HCP's](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrated-with-hcps/10466)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrated-with-hcps/10466 "2020-11-18T04:26:04Z")
So, I went back to see the diabetes educator after having the g5 for the first 2 weeks, and I got really frustrated with being told that on 2 weeks of data, I should be increasing my night time Levemir when it generally … --- ## [74 Years With Type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/74-years-with-type-1/8791)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/74-years-with-type-1/8791 "2020-11-15T18:44:15Z")
Sept 15, 2019, was my 74’th diaversary. Still no complications except for some neuropathy in my feet and legs. I hope the research being done on long term T1D’s in Boston will explain why some of us are so lucky to have … --- ## [Recommended Daily Carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommended-daily-carbs/10451)
**Author:** [@LatetotheParty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LatetotheParty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommended-daily-carbs/10451 "2020-11-14T03:41:00Z")
First post. Diagnosed as T1 LATA 4 yeats ago at age 56. It’s taken me a while to adjust and I’m finally getting serious. Diet was horrible and used insulin to keep on my crappy diet. Latest A1C was bad 9.5, and had small… --- ## [Is anyone using the InPen?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-using-the-inpen/10453)
**Author:** [@evvyponder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/evvyponder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-using-the-inpen/10453 "2020-11-10T16:53:34Z")
Hi! I’m going to switch to the InPen for my MDI. Does anyone have experience with the InPen? Do you see a big difference in management? How has it been? Thanks! --- ## [Why I hate my Apple phone sometimes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-hate-my-apple-phone-sometimes/10440)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-hate-my-apple-phone-sometimes/10440 "2020-11-10T14:45:48Z")
Thanks to being a T1D, I have had a phone (Apple SE) for longer than most of my friends: so that is one benefit of D! My phone has been a great way to deal with D, much better than using other dedicated equipment for me… --- ## [New Tandem tslim! Have some questions!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-tandem-tslim-have-some-questions/10433)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-tandem-tslim-have-some-questions/10433 "2020-11-08T18:08:06Z")
I just got my new pump yesterday woohoo! Now I am trying to figure it out. :slight\_smile: Confused in control IQ… why do I need a basal rate in my profile if I’m using control iq? Doesn’t it raise and lower the basal fo… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Transmitter reset with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-transmitter-reset-with-xdrip/9634)
**Author:** [@Pbm58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pbm58)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-transmitter-reset-with-xdrip/9634 "2020-11-04T23:46:30Z")
My G6 transmitter expired a few days ago. After reading many forums I installed xDrip+ on my Samsung Galaxy tab, connected to the transmitter and reset. I checked the dates and it showed 108 days remaining. Unpaired from… --- ## [First A1C with Control IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-a1c-with-control-iq/10429)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-a1c-with-control-iq/10429 "2020-11-04T05:06:20Z")
I received my first A1C since starting Control IQ. It came in at 5.7 which is within my range of A1C’s for the past few years. So I’m happy to see that. I run in sleep mode all day. The best thing is more stable over… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Problem with xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-problem-with-xdrip/10417)
**Author:** [@dmac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dmac)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-problem-with-xdrip/10417 "2020-11-02T23:09:24Z")
I have just switched from the G5 to the G6. I made sure to follow all of the required changes including enabling the ‘Native Mode’. I had a small problem when the sensor did not start after the required warm-up period. … --- ## [Switch from Lantus to Tresiba not working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switch-from-lantus-to-tresiba-not-working/10382)
**Author:** [@Hidan123](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hidan123)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switch-from-lantus-to-tresiba-not-working/10382 "2020-10-29T19:02:44Z")
Hi All, I have been a type 1 since the last 5 years. Always been on lantus throughout for my basal, taking it one time in the night. Started off with 19 units and had reached 34 units until last month. Recently my endo … --- ## [Pretype1 diabetic?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretype1-diabetic/10381)
**Author:** [@clara](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/clara)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretype1-diabetic/10381 "2020-10-29T18:39:02Z")
Has anyone here had experiences with pre type1 diabetes? My husband and FIL both have type 1. We found out that my 17 year old son has a high HbA1c of 5.9 and will go over 200 sometimes with very high carb meals. His fas… --- ## [Treating a low on the road - what do you do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treating-a-low-on-the-road-what-do-you-do/10064)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treating-a-low-on-the-road-what-do-you-do/10064 "2020-10-29T18:35:12Z")
When i’m exercising, I try to bring some kind of snack along, but sometimes I forget or get surprised. Do you have a favorite approach for handling an unexpected low? I was out walking the other night, before dinner, a… --- ## [Error when trying to connect xdrip to libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/error-when-trying-to-connect-xdrip-to-libre/10402)
**Author:** [@RobertM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RobertM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/error-when-trying-to-connect-xdrip-to-libre/10402 "2020-10-27T21:08:46Z")
Hi, my daughters xdrip disconnected again through out the night. And I went through the usual process, stop sensor ( don’t stop) resetting bluetooth etc. But nothing clicking this time. It was stuck.with the messa… --- ## [Going back to the office](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-the-office/10357)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-the-office/10357 "2020-10-22T16:24:46Z")
So I’m going back to the office. I’m not required to, my employer has opened the opportunity to return only if we want. Being at home since March has started to impact my mental health. I just can’t do it anymore and… --- ## [CGM Dexcom G6 sensor restart Calibration Error message](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-dexcom-g6-sensor-restart-calibration-error-message/10182)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-dexcom-g6-sensor-restart-calibration-error-message/10182 "2020-10-22T02:55:43Z")
I just restarted my sensor about 1.5 hours ago. I received this error message 3 times. The sensor has been accurate. This is my second restart (1 day earlier because it’s more convenient to do it today). Has this h… --- ## [Inpen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inpen/10355)
**Author:** [@Maggie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Maggie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inpen/10355 "2020-10-21T18:19:25Z")
Hi all … Does anyone use the InPen ? I’m just curious of the Benefits, or cons Please let me know your opinion Thanks --- ## [Water, Hydration and Kidney Problems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/water-hydration-and-kidney-problems/2819)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/water-hydration-and-kidney-problems/2819 "2020-10-19T01:08:05Z")
just curious: whenever i have my 3 month blood work done, i get results showing that i am de-hydrated and am told i am not drinking enough water. i take a lot of medications which do indeed cause dehydration, and i do dr… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=22) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=24)