# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=28 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [MDI Lantus - take a night or 2 off?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-lantus-take-a-night-or-2-off/9541)
**Author:** [@Jess](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jess)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-lantus-take-a-night-or-2-off/9541 "2020-04-03T15:18:26Z")
Liam was diagnosed about 2 months ago and 2 units of Lantus and night and 1 unit per 25 has been working pretty well up to the last week or so. Now it seems like he is going low a lot. Last night we literally had to g… --- ## [Finally learned how to bolus for my favorite lunch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-learned-how-to-bolus-for-my-favorite-lunch/4879)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-learned-how-to-bolus-for-my-favorite-lunch/4879 "2020-04-02T13:29:59Z")
Well, my favorite lunch that can be bought on my college campus anyways. It’s a “veggie quesadilla” from a Mexican food truck that conveniently parks near where I am everyday for a summer research program. 2 large flour… --- ## [Toilet Paper Woes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/toilet-paper-woes/9580)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/toilet-paper-woes/9580 "2020-04-01T21:29:29Z")
I gave up getting toilet paper in my local stores in Kingston, NY. I ordered 12 rolls from Amazon. That was a mistake! The shipment from Star999 in the Virgin Islands, is due to arrive April 29-May 20. That is a 33-56 da… --- ## [What is the deal with Diabetes and Sleep? I Slept like a Baby last Night and Would like to see it Happen Again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-deal-with-diabetes-and-sleep-i-slept-like-a-baby-last-night-and-would-like-to-see-it-happen-again/4643)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-deal-with-diabetes-and-sleep-i-slept-like-a-baby-last-night-and-would-like-to-see-it-happen-again/4643 "2020-04-01T03:33:47Z")
I thought it was my diabetes that was messing up my slumber every SINGLE night, but then last night, by luck, my pump was completely quiet, and I slept a solid and glorious 6 hours. Now I’m curious… has it been my pump a… --- ## [Fiasp - considering switching to Fiasp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-considering-switching-to-fiasp/9546)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-considering-switching-to-fiasp/9546 "2020-04-01T02:25:59Z")
Hi all, There are a few threads on Fiasp (they are old threads -so I’m unsure if still relevant, maybe some users have stopped using Fiasp) I’m considering switching from Novolog to Fiasp because Fiasp is supposed to s… --- ## [Glycemic Index - how "reliable" is it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glycemic-index-how-reliable-is-it/9559)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glycemic-index-how-reliable-is-it/9559 "2020-03-31T04:59:29Z")
I wish to know, how “reliable” are the guidelines? Have you found, for example, pumpernickel bread to spike BG less than baguette (yummy)? apple is less likely to spike than banana? I like beans and nuts. They have… --- ## [Low Carb for Type 1?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-for-type-1/2421)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-for-type-1/2421 "2020-03-30T21:34:11Z")
Low carb for type 1? I am type 1, diagnosed in 1945. I knew nothing about an appropriate way of eating. My doctor told me to take my insulin before breakfast and to avoid sugar, but there was no other advice given back … --- ## [How much wait time after insulin dose?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-wait-time-after-insulin-dose/8519)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-wait-time-after-insulin-dose/8519 "2020-03-30T03:28:00Z")
Just curious about how much time you typically wait after dosing insulin before eating (I inject Humalog and use Lantus), and what factors you use to adjust the timing. --- ## [Can someone help me determine correction factor?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-someone-help-me-determine-correction-factor/9175)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-someone-help-me-determine-correction-factor/9175 "2020-03-30T00:29:55Z")
@Eric @Nickyghaleb @docslotnick When I was “trained” on the Dexcom G6, the CDE told me to use 1 u for 35 mg/dL correction, and to use 130 mg/dL as my correction target. (I use MDI with Humalog and 1 nighttime bolus of… --- ## [Eating Basal vs Fasting Basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eating-basal-vs-fasting-basal/8059)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eating-basal-vs-fasting-basal/8059 "2020-03-25T14:30:23Z")
In case this helps anyone else I’m posting this here. YDMV. \[Background: My basal rates have all been set during careful fasting tests. And confirmed with multiple fasting tests. I am moderate to high carb. On more can… --- ## [Raising basal rates during CoVid](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/raising-basal-rates-during-covid/9510)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/raising-basal-rates-during-covid/9510 "2020-03-23T18:52:00Z")
During this time of self isolation and major inactivity (except for Eric, of course), we may be finding ourselves in need of extra insulin. YDMV, but I have noticed for myself that I have had to use an increased TB% as w… --- ## [Determining Your Pre-Bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/determining-your-pre-bolus/1279)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/determining-your-pre-bolus/1279 "2020-03-23T18:36:45Z")
when all of this new and fancy (and overly priced) fast acting insulin came on the market, i was told that now, instead or having to wait 20 minutes after injecting R insulin before our meal, we could inject and eat righ… --- ## [The Power of PreBolusing w Novolog (Flatliners: Look Away, Please....)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-power-of-prebolusing-w-novolog-flatliners-look-away-please/6852)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-power-of-prebolusing-w-novolog-flatliners-look-away-please/6852 "2020-03-23T03:54:41Z")
So I have appreciated @Nickyghaleb’s openness about having been essentially afraid of insulin for a long time (I apologize if I’m misquoting you, Nicky). I am, too. I didn’t used to be. But as I’ve mentioned probably a l… --- ## [Lows, treatments and timing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lows-treatments-and-timing/8556)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lows-treatments-and-timing/8556 "2020-03-22T23:55:21Z")
I’m learning a lot with my new venture into CGM. Some questions about lows. What do you consider a low (enough to treat)? Do you use a number or a trend or symptoms? What do you use to treat? And how much do you usually … --- ## [Dark chocolate - what's your favorite and how much do you eat?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dark-chocolate-whats-your-favorite-and-how-much-do-you-eat/9507)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dark-chocolate-whats-your-favorite-and-how-much-do-you-eat/9507 "2020-03-22T17:39:59Z")
What is your favorite? And how much do you eat? Mine is valhrona - available at Trader Joe. I would like to probably eat a bar a day. But I eat about 1/4 to about 1/3 of a bar. Godiva Masterpieces from Costco - indiv… --- ## [Pizza line](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pizza-line/376)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pizza-line/376 "2020-03-19T21:15:12Z")
I ate a pizza today for lunch (it was only a medium pizza, 132 grams of carbs total). For reference, I set the "high" number on the Dexcom to 120, just to give a good visual of it. A good downward slope before I sta… --- ## [MDI bolusing and extended bolus for complex food](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-bolusing-and-extended-bolus-for-complex-food/9484)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-bolusing-and-extended-bolus-for-complex-food/9484 "2020-03-19T13:33:32Z")
I am looking for help and advice on how to best bolus and extend bolus for complex food using MDI. First, I wish to have help in clarifying “complex food”. Please help me understand why pasta with some chicken thigh me… --- ## [How much insulin should I still have on board 2 hours after big injection?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-insulin-should-i-still-have-on-board-2-hours-after-big-injection/4887)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-insulin-should-i-still-have-on-board-2-hours-after-big-injection/4887 "2020-03-19T01:58:14Z")
LOVE the injections… it’s really going very, VERY well, but I did make a little mistake this morning. So far things are okay, but I’d like to see where I stand. My pump would usually just do all of these calculations for… --- ## [UMR/United Healthcare and Tandem Pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/umr-united-healthcare-and-tandem-pump/9458)
**Author:** [@rhosf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rhosf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/umr-united-healthcare-and-tandem-pump/9458 "2020-03-18T23:52:49Z")
Hi all, this is my first post here and I’m hoping for help. I tried using the search function and surprisingly wasn’t able to turn up much on this topic. I just made it through five months without heath insurance, and u… --- ## [So I want to eat something I have no business eating and at LEAST want to stand a fighting chance: What type of extended bolus is best?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-want-to-eat-something-i-have-no-business-eating-and-at-least-want-to-stand-a-fighting-chance-what-type-of-extended-bolus-is-best/4124)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-want-to-eat-something-i-have-no-business-eating-and-at-least-want-to-stand-a-fighting-chance-what-type-of-extended-bolus-is-best/4124 "2020-03-18T15:28:55Z")
Eric is why I’m referring to them all as “extended bolus”… So if I am wrong in that I’d like to pass blame. :slight\_smile: The “extended boluses” I’m aware of are: “square wave” and “dual wave” boluses (per Medtronic), … --- ## [One UK Type 1's experience with Covid-19](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-uk-type-1s-experience-with-covid-19/9440)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-uk-type-1s-experience-with-covid-19/9440 "2020-03-14T17:10:25Z")
--- ## [Flat line, but that's not the point](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flat-line-but-thats-not-the-point/1259)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flat-line-but-thats-not-the-point/1259 "2020-03-13T00:25:18Z")
This shows my last 24 hours: \[image\] Not exactly flat, but pretty darned close. What's interesting is there are carb entries but no bolus entries. In fact the last time I took novolog was 8:55 pm Tuesday night. A who… --- ## [Do you have a gimmick that helps?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-have-a-gimmick-that-helps/9428)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-have-a-gimmick-that-helps/9428 "2020-03-11T03:57:41Z")
A T1 friend has asked if any of us follow a gimmick, like using cinnamon, that helps with our diabetes. I don’t follow any gimmicks, unless I have a gimmick that I don’t realize is a gimmick. For instance, I have an af… --- ## [The FDA approval for Fiasp with Omnipod Dash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-fda-approval-for-fiasp-with-omnipod-dash/8698)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-fda-approval-for-fiasp-with-omnipod-dash/8698 "2020-03-10T02:31:52Z")
A press release from Insulet this (2019) October states that the FDA has approved the use of Fiasp in Omnipod Dash: Insulet states that this is the first FDA approval for Fiasp use with a pump although based on other … --- ## [Any body like the670g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-body-like-the670g/5967)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-body-like-the670g/5967 "2020-03-07T22:33:17Z")
I see almost all mentions of the 670g are negitive, probably with reason. Just wondering if anyone likes this system. I know I loved the 530g and will be starting back on it in the next couple of weeks. I can upgrade (my… --- ## [New Insulet survey](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insulet-survey/9407)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insulet-survey/9407 "2020-03-07T02:51:15Z")
So Insulet are sending out a survey to known users. Some of the questions might be of interest to other people on this list. I quote verbatim (question 11 of 15 or so): Shaping the Future of Diabetes Management Techn… --- ## [Insulin Stacking Question - Educator confusing the bejeezus out of me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-stacking-question-educator-confusing-the-bejeezus-out-of-me/9376)
**Author:** [@Jess](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jess)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-stacking-question-educator-confusing-the-bejeezus-out-of-me/9376 "2020-03-05T17:42:26Z")
So here’s the situation: Dinner Last night (BG 110) is 43 carbs at 8PM. We MDI with Dexcom G6 (though these levels are verified with meter). I dose Liam 1.5 (1 per 25) levels are solid between 100-150 (150 for a tiny b… --- ## [Tryptophan, depresson connection](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tryptophan-depresson-connection/9105)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tryptophan-depresson-connection/9105 "2020-03-05T03:32:28Z")
I have come across articles that : diabetics may be more likely to experience depression. We face challenges and demands that non diabetics do not experience. BG swings can cause mood swings. So that’s understandable. I… --- ## [Dexcom g5 sensor expiration dates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-sensor-expiration-dates/9377)
**Author:** [@cmason3983](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cmason3983)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-sensor-expiration-dates/9377 "2020-03-02T18:26:55Z")
Hi my name is Chris I’m a type 1 l a d a i have no insurance and I found some expired sensors for sale dexcom G5 from 2016 and 2017 wondering people’s input if I should try them or not… PS if anyone has any G5 sensors t… --- ## [Tslim X2 Piston Squeaking when Filling](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-x2-piston-squeaking-when-filling/9307)
**Author:** [@T1DNurse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1DNurse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-x2-piston-squeaking-when-filling/9307 "2020-02-16T22:53:42Z")
My x2 squeaked while filling a new cartridge today, first time. Not sure if this is something that is common or should I call tech support? I’ve had my animas vibe/ping for 13 years and it never squeaked with that rotati… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=27) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=29)