# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=24 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [G6 Sensor stops before 10 day auto shut off](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-stops-before-10-day-auto-shut-off/10351)
**Author:** [@westlight](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/westlight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-stops-before-10-day-auto-shut-off/10351 "2020-10-15T01:30:49Z")
I’m using the XDrip plus app. Started using it about 6 weeks ago and at least twice now my sensor has stopped before the 10 day auto shut-off period. Is there a setting I’m missing. Sorry, perhaps the wrong forum for th… --- ## [Savory low treatments?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/savory-low-treatments/10324)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/savory-low-treatments/10324 "2020-10-13T21:47:22Z")
So, Samson has become sick of candy, glucose tabs, and the like. I’m wondering if anyone has ever heard of a savory low treatment that works well? I know it’s a long shot, but thought I’d ask! --- ## [Cortisone shot and high blood sugars](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cortisone-shot-and-high-blood-sugars/494)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cortisone-shot-and-high-blood-sugars/494 "2020-10-09T00:07:34Z")
So I got a back procedure done last week with included cortisone and lidocaine and now my sugars spike sky high whenever I eat. I have to take twice as much Afrezza to bring them down, and every night it just continues t… --- ## [Meal supplements](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meal-supplements/10320)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meal-supplements/10320 "2020-10-08T22:04:51Z")
Anyone have experience with meal supplements like Ensure or Boost? Due to other medical issues, I’ve lost weight and am having trouble with my appetite. My diabetes clinic dietitian suggested using Boost High Protein as … --- ## [Apple Watch only showing lines for BG reading](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-only-showing-lines-for-bg-reading/10309)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-only-showing-lines-for-bg-reading/10309 "2020-10-08T12:18:50Z")
So just got my Apple Watch SE today. Setup the Dexcom face and for a minute it showed my BG in the Home Screen. Now it only shows ——— but if I click on it to open the actual app it shows the BG fine. Ideas? Never had an … --- ## [COVID-19 and Type 1 vs. Type 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-and-type-1-vs-type-2/10293)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-and-type-1-vs-type-2/10293 "2020-10-01T18:18:04Z")
Dr. Fauci gave a lecture that you can find on YouTube: In minute 23 he shows a list of underlying medical conditions associated with increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness. Type 2 Diabetes is among them… --- ## [New xDrip+ update - what does it do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-xdrip-update-what-does-it-do/10289)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-xdrip-update-what-does-it-do/10289 "2020-09-29T02:15:19Z")
Greetings all. I found a new update for xDrip+ (upon which i now rely heavily!) arrive this morning. Could anyone let me know what is does differently? Or perhaps someone could point me to the update comments/log? I can’… --- ## [Has anyone heard of this CGM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-heard-of-this-cgm/10295)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-heard-of-this-cgm/10295 "2020-09-28T01:45:49Z")
https://glucomenday.com/?fbclid=IwAR0\_B4rVap-dHqrkl-I4fl10PNst\_57bWy5fwCnZHkMhKLNM-E1sFDAhJkg --- ## [Control IQ - First Day Thoughts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-first-day-thoughts/9388)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-first-day-thoughts/9388 "2020-09-19T02:48:48Z")
Well we upgraded to Control IQ last night and I have to say the first 24 hours were really great. Cody said he only touched the pump a few times, and he even got the 12 hour no touch shutoff warning message because he o… --- ## [Snacks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/snacks/10270)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/snacks/10270 "2020-09-18T22:55:35Z")
Has anyone tried: https://perfectsnacks.com/products/dark-chocolate-almond#cart? Trying to find some tasty delicious “treats” that don’t spike blood sugars like crazy. The Ezekiel raisin bread spikes me. --- ## [Anyone upgrade to ios14 yet? Does the G6 app support it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-upgrade-to-ios14-yet-does-the-g6-app-support-it/10265)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-upgrade-to-ios14-yet-does-the-g6-app-support-it/10265 "2020-09-18T00:53:49Z")
Wondering if Dexcom has kept up to date with the latest iOS. --- ## [Cells that Evade the Immune System - Warning more Type 1 mouse research](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cells-that-evade-the-immune-system-warning-more-type-1-mouse-research/10256)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cells-that-evade-the-immune-system-warning-more-type-1-mouse-research/10256 "2020-09-17T13:37:54Z")
Some interesting progress reported here: --- ## [Dealing with Diabetic Burnout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dealing-with-diabetic-burnout/10223)
**Author:** [@evvyponder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/evvyponder)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dealing-with-diabetic-burnout/10223 "2020-09-15T16:56:35Z")
I’m 17 years old, and I’ve been Type One Diabetic for more than 16 of those years. I recently started college but am back home quarantining because of COVID. Recently, I have been struggling more and more with my managem… --- ## [7 Pod Failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/7-pod-failures/10249)
**Author:** [@rhoadesaa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rhoadesaa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/7-pod-failures/10249 "2020-09-13T16:30:25Z")
I’ve had 7 pods fail in a month’s time. 2 different boxes; same shipment. All codes indicate insulin delivery stopped. All were in different areas of my abdomen. Diabetes educator suggested not using abdomen (ps—I do … --- ## [G6 Newbie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-newbie/10101)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-newbie/10101 "2020-09-13T15:24:48Z")
Just got my G6 and inserted my first sensor this afternoon. I downloaded the G6 app, Clarity app. There are so many questions that I have. Is there a computer based, web based Clarity? A few years ago, when I demo’ed a … --- ## [Free Style Libre Accuracy Readings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153 "2020-09-12T20:15:01Z")
There are many threads devoted to the Dexcom systems, but very few mentions of the FSLibre system. I was on the G4 and the G5 Dex and found little success. So, I moved over to the Libre. I have found that although when … --- ## [Insulin more effective on day 1 of pod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-more-effective-on-day-1-of-pod/10242)
**Author:** [@Poppa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Poppa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-more-effective-on-day-1-of-pod/10242 "2020-09-12T13:02:00Z")
When I start a new pod the insulin work better during the first 24 hours and then drops off slowly until the pod is finished any suggestions ? --- ## [A primer on intramuscular bolus injecting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-primer-on-intramuscular-bolus-injecting/10174)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-primer-on-intramuscular-bolus-injecting/10174 "2020-09-04T15:32:53Z")
Greetings all, I am finding an ever-increasing need for faster bolus action. Whether it’s a missed pre-bolus (the piping hot meal in front of me and i haven’t bolussed yet), eating out in restaurants where i’ve no idea … --- ## [Is Dexcom imploding?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-dexcom-imploding/6892)
**Author:** [@DDunn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DDunn)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-dexcom-imploding/6892 "2020-09-03T21:23:37Z")
You would never know it from their stock price, which is soaring, but as far as the actual performance of their product (overall, this is person-to-person, I know), and their customer service, it seems that Dexcom has ta… --- ## [PGS measure : does anyone use it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pgs-measure-does-anyone-use-it/10198)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pgs-measure-does-anyone-use-it/10198 "2020-09-03T19:32:35Z")
Greetings all, As i build my understanding around monitoring my glycemic control, i came across the PGS measure, which purports to summarize a lot of information around control in a single number (developed by Dexcom i … --- ## [Tandem Control-IQ study in children 6-13](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-study-in-children-6-13/10213)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-study-in-children-6-13/10213 "2020-09-03T19:18:24Z")
Control-IQ has been studied in children aged 6-13. The results have been published last week in NEJM: “A total of 101 children underwent randomization (78 to the closed-loop group and 23 to the control group); the glyca… --- ## [Anyone know how to see dex6 BG on homescreen, tracker on iphone xs?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-know-how-to-see-dex6-bg-on-homescreen-tracker-on-iphone-xs/10203)
**Author:** [@lisaloo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lisaloo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-know-how-to-see-dex6-bg-on-homescreen-tracker-on-iphone-xs/10203 "2020-09-02T20:53:02Z")
hello all! three T1D in our home, daughter and myself switching to omni loop w/riley link, we just got our iphone xs, added dexcom app, but I am wondering if there is a way to show your BG on home screen without having t… --- ## [Wanting to try again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wanting-to-try-again/10193)
**Author:** [@rscott1972](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rscott1972)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wanting-to-try-again/10193 "2020-09-02T02:23:24Z")
Hello everyone. I started posting here a little over a year ago when I started using dexcom g6. I tried using xdrip+ but could never get it to work with my phone consistently. Ive been reading some about people able to u… --- ## [xDrip+ Dexcom G6 Upgrade](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-dexcom-g6-upgrade/10187)
**Author:** [@dmac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dmac)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-dexcom-g6-upgrade/10187 "2020-08-30T05:11:32Z")
I have been using the Dexcom G5 with xDrip. I am using the SWR50 smartwatch as the collector. I will not be switching to the Dexcom G6. Are there any shortcuts in switching to the G6? --- ## [Recent transmitter failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recent-transmitter-failures/10175)
**Author:** [@Patty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Patty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recent-transmitter-failures/10175 "2020-08-27T01:55:44Z")
Last Sunday night I was watching TV about 9:30 pm and my smartphone started dinging about 5X. I got a message that my transmitter had failed. This transmitter was started July 18 and quit August 23. Fortunately, I had… --- ## [MongoDB add on](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mongodb-add-on/9971)
**Author:** [@flyerfansince79](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/flyerfansince79)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mongodb-add-on/9971 "2020-08-26T19:35:48Z")
I just received an email today saying this will no longer work in November. I would like this to remain free. In a nutshell, what are my options? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [When migrating to new iPhone does dexcom pair with existing transmitter and sensor?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-migrating-to-new-iphone-does-dexcom-pair-with-existing-transmitter-and-sensor/10168)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-migrating-to-new-iphone-does-dexcom-pair-with-existing-transmitter-and-sensor/10168 "2020-08-25T18:24:20Z")
I am migrating to a new iPhone (again!) using a backup of my old phone per Apple’s instructions. Hwr, I am unsure whether Dexcom will pair with the existing transmitter, and maintain access to the existing sensor. The … --- ## [Is it me, or am i managing this completely wrong?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-me-or-am-i-managing-this-completely-wrong/10000)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-me-or-am-i-managing-this-completely-wrong/10000 "2020-08-24T18:25:32Z")
Greetings all, I never cease to be amazed when i read about T1Ds looking to target c. 110-115 (6.1 to 6.4 in my European language) as a waking BG level, and those that look to keep standard deviations down to c. 25 (1.… --- ## [Dexcom G6+ (14 day) with Xdrip - accuracy issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-14-day-with-xdrip-accuracy-issues/9245)
**Author:** [@Dugald](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dugald)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-14-day-with-xdrip-accuracy-issues/9245 "2020-08-22T17:30:20Z")
Hi All Has anyone used xDrip with Dexcom G6+ transmitter/sensor? The transmitter SN is 22xxxx or 23xxxx. We have successfully connected to xDrip (nightly build - 16/01/2020) but accuracy is way out and reading are all … --- ## [Transmitter not working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/transmitter-not-working/8080)
**Author:** [@ClareR](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClareR)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/transmitter-not-working/8080 "2020-08-21T19:11:22Z")
Hi all! We’ve been having trouble with my 11yr old daughters transmitter. We’ve just started using a new transmitter and sensor yesterday and it continues to not be able to pair. We’ve now been attempting new pairs and … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=23) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=25)