# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=26 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [Once weekly long-acting insulin?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/once-weekly-long-acting-insulin/9883)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/once-weekly-long-acting-insulin/9883 "2020-07-11T15:14:59Z")
Novo Nordisk just completed a Phase II of this new insulin. Seems like a cool option if it passes Phase III trials. I can imagine this giving a little peace of mind to parents of forgetful teenagers, for instance… --- ## [Insulin overdose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-overdose/9947)
**Author:** [@mariap](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mariap)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-overdose/9947 "2020-07-08T21:49:55Z")
Hi, Last night I inadvertently had my pump deliver 20 units of insulin. During the following 6 hours I was able to maintain my glucose levels between 220 and 100, by consuming 50 glucose tablets, having honey, sorbet an… --- ## [Relocated and Looking for a new Endocrinologist](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relocated-and-looking-for-a-new-endocrinologist/9955)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relocated-and-looking-for-a-new-endocrinologist/9955 "2020-07-07T19:05:43Z")
I recently relocated from SoCal to Gig Harbor WA and am looking for a new Endocrinologist. Does anyone have a recommendation? I am willing to drive to the greater Seattle area. If you prefer not to post a name on this fo… --- ## [Everyone should get one of these - a pulse oximeter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everyone-should-get-one-of-these-a-pulse-oximeter/9954)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everyone-should-get-one-of-these-a-pulse-oximeter/9954 "2020-07-06T20:38:03Z")
This is a good thing to have in case you get an infection. It is used to check your oxygen saturation. Hemoglobin is the molecule in your red blood cells that carries oxygen. A pulse oximeter checks the percentage of he… --- ## [Ultrafast-acting form of insulin developed by Stanford researchers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ultrafast-acting-form-of-insulin-developed-by-stanford-researchers/9939)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ultrafast-acting-form-of-insulin-developed-by-stanford-researchers/9939 "2020-07-06T15:14:22Z")
I saw this post on FB by ‎Scott Paradis‎ to CGMitC Off Topic #T1DIY with link to Ultrafast-acting form of insulin developed by Stanford researchers It says "90% of peak activity only 5-minutes after injection. "! Still… --- ## [Drinking Lots of Water and Lowered BGs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drinking-lots-of-water-and-lowered-bgs/9942)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drinking-lots-of-water-and-lowered-bgs/9942 "2020-07-03T18:02:49Z")
Has this happened to anyone? When I drink a lot of water, my blood sugars will go low. I have experimented with this countless times, and it has happened every time with me. But I am not talking about a glass of water; … --- ## [Libre - MM2 - XDrip+ - SIM card smartwatch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-mm2-xdrip-sim-card-smartwatch/9931)
**Author:** [@carolbruzos](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/carolbruzos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-mm2-xdrip-sim-card-smartwatch/9931 "2020-07-03T01:43:59Z")
Hello… I’m sorry if I’m asking something that’s not anything new… But I haven’t quite got the exact answer I need… I want to give my T1 husband a smartwatch… But since he hates carrying a phone, I need a SIM card smartw… --- ## [Dexcom 5 on top of upper leg (thigh); is heat from laptop a problem? Rant about "economics of a cure"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-5-on-top-of-upper-leg-thigh-is-heat-from-laptop-a-problem-rant-about-economics-of-a-cure/9141)
**Author:** [@Jimw338](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jimw338)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-5-on-top-of-upper-leg-thigh-is-heat-from-laptop-a-problem-rant-about-economics-of-a-cure/9141 "2020-07-02T22:04:13Z")
I have my Dexcom on the top of my upper thigh (one of the spots that isn’t too torn up yet (\*) (\*) The curse of insulin pumps and cgm - you exchange fingertips that are torn up with skin in about 15 or 16 places that is… --- ## [Joslin Medalists and the Medals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/joslin-medalists-and-the-medals/6605)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/joslin-medalists-and-the-medals/6605 "2020-06-30T01:58:35Z")
The Joslin Medalists are people who have completed 50 years with type 1 diabetes, and who have been awarded a medal for that accomplishment. There are more than 5000 individuals who have this medal. The picture below sho… --- ## [Dexcom G6 and Angiogram](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-angiogram/9902)
**Author:** [@egreen76](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/egreen76)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-angiogram/9902 "2020-06-28T21:04:24Z")
I have to have an angiogram in the morning. I found out I have to take my Omnipod off due to X-rays being used. Do I also need to remove my Dexcom?? I failed to ask. --- ## [Kids with COVID-19 and pediatric multi-inflammatory syndrome are now exhibiting diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kids-with-covid-19-and-pediatric-multi-inflammatory-syndrome-are-now-exhibiting-diabetes/9813)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kids-with-covid-19-and-pediatric-multi-inflammatory-syndrome-are-now-exhibiting-diabetes/9813 "2020-06-25T19:39:10Z")
This is scary. I am sure these parents must feel awful. Though I wonder if we could potentially learn something about the mechanisms of disease occurring in T1 by studying some of these children. --- ## [Hurry up and get your alcohol swabs!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurry-up-and-get-your-alcohol-swabs/9423)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurry-up-and-get-your-alcohol-swabs/9423 "2020-04-12T03:08:56Z")
Hey everyone, Don’t know if it’s crazy yet where you live, but stores here are out of hand-soap, hand-sanitizer, and alcohol swabs! I’m not too worried about the virus, more worried abut the ensuing sanity. I have a b… --- ## [Getting my head around with xdrip+, smartwatch and Dexcom g5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-my-head-around-with-xdrip-smartwatch-and-dexcom-g5/9009)
**Author:** [@keuspastis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/keuspastis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-my-head-around-with-xdrip-smartwatch-and-dexcom-g5/9009 "2020-06-22T01:54:31Z")
Hi everyone, Trying to help my GF to get setup with a smartwatch and xdrip+. Few questions though. She’s got an android phone and using the Dexcom application at the moment. Questions: 1\* When installing xdrip+ you h… --- ## [On a Good Note!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/on-a-good-note/9874)
**Author:** [@egreen76](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/egreen76)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/on-a-good-note/9874 "2020-06-22T00:05:16Z")
Keep in mind I haven’t been on Omnipod this full time…but for the last 30 days my average blood sugar has been 167 with 46% in range…The last 2 weeks my average blood sugar has been 142 with 63% in range…I think that’s a… --- ## [The Bureaucratic Joy of Switching to G6 Prescriptions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-bureaucratic-joy-of-switching-to-g6-prescriptions/9773)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-bureaucratic-joy-of-switching-to-g6-prescriptions/9773 "2020-06-15T19:43:09Z")
Since G5 will not be supported by Dexcom in the coming months, I’m communicating with my endo office prior to my quarterly appointment this week about getting Rxs for the G6 system. I sent them the prescription form for… --- ## [First data on T1D and COVID-19](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-data-on-t1d-and-covid-19/9784)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-data-on-t1d-and-covid-19/9784 "2020-06-08T20:15:13Z")
Seems like death rates are 3X that of non-diabetics. Some mitigation by HbA1C, but not a ton: For younger people, death rates still seem low of course, but not as low as they would be if you don’t have T1D :frowning: … --- ## [Bolusing, Foods and their effects on BG...and yes I am a chicken and may be over reacting to my lows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-foods-and-their-effects-on-bg-and-yes-i-am-a-chicken-and-may-be-over-reacting-to-my-lows/9673)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-foods-and-their-effects-on-bg-and-yes-i-am-a-chicken-and-may-be-over-reacting-to-my-lows/9673 "2020-06-06T12:05:13Z")
Tonight, I experimented and baked some almond flour cookies using only 4 ingredients: almond flour, butter, egg, fructose. These ingredients were what I had around the house. about less than 3/4 Cup almond flour 4 tea… --- ## [Dawn Effect](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dawn-effect/6560)
**Author:** [@redhawks2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/redhawks2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dawn-effect/6560 "2020-06-06T16:11:22Z")
Well I’ve had T1 for25 years and am using R and N insulin. I never was bothered by the dawn efffect. But in the last couple of years ever since I’ve been using a CGM my BG ramps up in the morning after getting up over 10… --- ## [Using A Pump in 1978](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-a-pump-in-1978/9827)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-a-pump-in-1978/9827 "2020-06-04T05:23:45Z")
The following blog was written by a lady who used an insulin pump in 197 Now I will show you the blog written by that lady, in her own words, describing how she used the pump. She gave me permission to post this blog. (… --- ## [Generic Novolog Fill?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/generic-novolog-fill/9825)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/generic-novolog-fill/9825 "2020-06-03T14:45:45Z")
I just picked up my Novolog vials and pens. For the first time ever, they were filled with generic Insulin Aspart. The packaging is identical except it says “Insulin Aspart” instead of Novolog. Anyone else have this ha… --- ## [Funny hospital story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-hospital-story/9830)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-hospital-story/9830 "2020-06-03T03:43:03Z")
I had forgotten all about this because it was so long ago, but my wife was on the phone tonight telling someone this story, laughing so hard, and it reminded me of what happened! I thought it would be funny to share it. … --- ## [Officially on the OmniPod DASH Train! :-)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/officially-on-the-omnipod-dash-train/9828)
**Author:** [@egreen76](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/egreen76)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/officially-on-the-omnipod-dash-train/9828 "2020-06-03T03:33:30Z")
I finished my training and am officially a PODDER!!! :slight\_smile: I’m SO excited! I just want to say THANK YOU to all of you who have helped me make the decision to switch over. It has been nice to be FREE of tubes to… --- ## [DM's new basal and IC numbers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dms-new-basal-and-ic-numbers/8708)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dms-new-basal-and-ic-numbers/8708 "2020-05-31T10:07:07Z")
Hi DM, From our talk today, there are a few things that struck me as being good things to change. Let me start with posting your current numbers. Current IC ratios: Breakfast IC = 1:6.2 Lunch IC = 1:12 Dinner IC = 1… --- ## [Splitting larger doses via MDI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/splitting-larger-doses-via-mdi/9811)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/splitting-larger-doses-via-mdi/9811 "2020-05-29T14:21:47Z")
If you have to use what I would call a larger dose of insulin, like 10 u or more, do you split it into 2 doses (given at same time but different locations)? (We do this with our cattle, if they are sick and we have to tr… --- ## [New to Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-omnipod/9583)
**Author:** [@Loganbear](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Loganbear)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-omnipod/9583 "2020-05-29T04:16:41Z")
I am about to start using the omnipod for the first time. I’ve been using injections so this will be my first insulin pump. Any suggestions for a first time user. Any problems with reliability with Omnipod? Any prefer… --- ## [Monk fruit sweetner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/monk-fruit-sweetner/9752)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/monk-fruit-sweetner/9752 "2020-05-24T03:20:17Z")
Has anyone had experience with monkfruit. (I’m not sure if it’s two words or one word monk fruit) sweetner? Is it packaged like granulated sugar? --- ## [Can you spot when finals ended?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-spot-when-finals-ended/9787)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-spot-when-finals-ended/9787 "2020-05-21T22:00:03Z")
Edit - Control IQ for the night win! --- ## [Interesting case study on remission in T1D with a cholesterol drug](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-case-study-on-remission-in-t1d-with-a-cholesterol-drug/9782)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-case-study-on-remission-in-t1d-with-a-cholesterol-drug/9782 "2020-05-20T16:47:00Z")
It’s the definition of anecdata, but still interesting. My personal theory is that there may be dozens of things out there that could potentially put T1D into remission in one or two people in the world, but not on a mas… --- ## [MDI - sorry for complaining/venting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-sorry-for-complaining-venting/9030)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-sorry-for-complaining-venting/9030 "2020-05-20T01:18:46Z")
I haven’t posted in awhile. The holiday gatherings were a bit tough for me. It’s a lot easier to manage diabetes when I eat “similar” meals. But, holidays, and get togethers…How many of you are “good” diabetics? Dur… --- ## [Jerusalem artichoke](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jerusalem-artichoke/9762)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jerusalem-artichoke/9762 "2020-05-17T04:20:03Z")
Is anyone familiar with Jerusalem artichoke? Where to buy it? I don’t know anything about it other than it may be beneficial: https://www.chatelaine.com/health/diet/five-health-benefits-of-jerusalem-artichokes-sunchoke… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=25) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=27)