# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=29 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 30 --- ## [Flu basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flu-basal/9392)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flu-basal/9392 "2020-02-29T21:39:15Z")
How much extra insulin do you typically use when you have the flu? Samson just tested positive for influenza A. Curious waht the ballpark increase in insulin is. --- ## [If your results are crazy unstable, remember to Basal Test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-your-results-are-crazy-unstable-remember-to-basal-test/6996)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-your-results-are-crazy-unstable-remember-to-basal-test/6996 "2020-02-28T20:41:37Z")
So my son had been having some pretty wild variations lately, which we had attributed to hormone swings, and undoubtedly some of them were. However we also had a “happy” accident. It is baseball season and we had switc… --- ## [Dexcom G4 Receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-receiver/9378)
**Author:** [@Carol](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Carol)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-receiver/9378 "2020-02-28T05:09:44Z")
My question has to do with the lifespan of a Dexcom G4 Receiver. I purchased my receiver in early 2017 and it is still working fine, though the volume may have diminished a bit. I’m presently traveling in locations whe… --- ## [At what BG do you start feeling lousy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-what-bg-do-you-start-feeling-lousy/9362)
**Author:** [@Jess](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jess)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-what-bg-do-you-start-feeling-lousy/9362 "2020-02-25T14:25:54Z")
So, we’ve gotten the CGM now (Dexcom g6) and are watching the hills and valleys (rather than just getting the every 3 hours info). We are not on a pump at this point— MDI seems to be working well for now. I’m wondering… --- ## [Stomach virus and ketones... help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stomach-virus-and-ketones-help/9342)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stomach-virus-and-ketones-help/9342 "2020-02-23T18:07:21Z")
Hi All, I haven’t posted in a long time but I could use some help. I’ve had a stomach virus since this afternoon. I haven’t kept any food down - gotten sick twice. Managed to keep my bg up after my lunch bolus with a Pe… --- ## [TSlim and G6 - some concerns](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-and-g6-some-concerns/9339)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-and-g6-some-concerns/9339 "2020-02-23T00:11:07Z")
I am supposed to go on the G6 when I get my next transmitter. And my Medtronic Paradigm pump is out of warranty so I can choose a new pump. I have seen many posts and believe many are a proponent of TSlim and is many fea… --- ## [TSlim-Control IQ Users Help Please](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-control-iq-users-help-please/9360)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-control-iq-users-help-please/9360 "2020-02-22T03:36:16Z")
I’m about to order Tandem Control-IQ pump and G6. Currently have a Medtronic pump (out of warranty) and G5. I currently spend a lot of time controlling my BG and believe I am doing it effectively as my Ave BG is 105 and… --- ## [Alarm history on my Omni pod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alarm-history-on-my-omni-pod/9363)
**Author:** [@Megeairn5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Megeairn5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alarm-history-on-my-omni-pod/9363 "2020-02-22T03:34:48Z")
I did not receive my Omni pod and activated until late December, how do I have all these alarms six months prior to me receiving my device? --- ## [How can you tell if you have a bad sensor or a bad transmitter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-can-you-tell-if-you-have-a-bad-sensor-or-a-bad-transmitter/9331)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-can-you-tell-if-you-have-a-bad-sensor-or-a-bad-transmitter/9331 "2020-02-21T19:14:05Z")
Just activated a new sensor which I had “soaked” (inserted but not activated) for 24 hours. So far, after another 12 hours, the readings have been all over the place. Normally the readings are great after soaking that … --- ## [Omnipod Dash PDM software issue(s)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-pdm-software-issue-s/9314)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-pdm-software-issue-s/9314 "2020-02-21T00:32:19Z")
I just received an email from Insulet advising of a bug in the Dash PDM software, so far as I can see no one has posted this yet. The summary from the email is: You are receiving this letter as our records indicate th… --- ## [Insulet press release about Dexcom integration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-press-release-about-dexcom-integration/9355)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-press-release-about-dexcom-integration/9355 "2020-02-20T02:20:04Z")
I’m not sure there is anything new in this press release, which came out today: http://investor.insulet.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dexcom-and-insulet-announce-commercial-agreement-integrate It does predict … --- ## [Vitamin D3 and insulin requirements](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vitamin-d3-and-insulin-requirements/9343)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vitamin-d3-and-insulin-requirements/9343 "2020-02-18T22:52:34Z")
Has anyone noticed whether taking Vitamin D3 supplements has helped with BG managment? Does Vitamin D help our body use insulin more effectively? --- ## [Ordering Dexcom g6 sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ordering-dexcom-g6-sensors/9295)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ordering-dexcom-g6-sensors/9295 "2020-02-18T09:29:09Z")
Where does everyone get their dexcom g6 sensors from? Right now we are getting them.from Byram healthcare with insurance. I am not happy with them and am constantly running out of sensors since there are always delays. W… --- ## [X-drip+ sync data from T-slim x2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/x-drip-sync-data-from-t-slim-x2/9329)
**Author:** [@keuspastis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/keuspastis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/x-drip-sync-data-from-t-slim-x2/9329 "2020-02-17T15:43:06Z")
Hi Everyone, Would like a bit of help please My girlfriend has the Dexacom G5 and is using xdrip+, she has the t.slim x2 pump. Is there a way to sync the data from the pump with x-drip + so she can share this with her … --- ## [Zoster vaccine for shingles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zoster-vaccine-for-shingles/9327)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zoster-vaccine-for-shingles/9327 "2020-02-17T03:12:49Z")
Sorry for another simple question.:blush: I had my booster vaccination for shingles yesterday (it requires 2doses a couple of months apart). Painful and sore upper arm muscle, where I got the shot, feel crappy, and sore… --- ## [What Causes This?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-causes-this/9321)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-causes-this/9321 "2020-02-15T23:11:02Z")
I was at day 10 of a G5 sensor and everything stable in the 90s. All of a sudden dropped 13 points and 5 minutes later increased 10 points. Then became stable again and two days later still ok. Was sitting on the couch … --- ## [Research on T1D prescreening in young children](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-t1d-prescreening-in-young-children/9312)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-t1d-prescreening-in-young-children/9312 "2020-02-13T19:07:24Z")
https://www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/screening-for-type-1-diabetes#Why-is-this-important? --- ## [Fasting before Surgery: What have you been told?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fasting-before-surgery-what-have-you-been-told/8356)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fasting-before-surgery-what-have-you-been-told/8356 "2020-02-13T06:43:16Z")
I’m having myself a little surgery in 11 days, and I’m starting to make some preparations. Went in for the pre-op consultation today and talked details with the surgeon. He passed me a piece of paper with my preparation … --- ## [Tidepool Development Updatee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-development-updatee/9298)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-development-updatee/9298 "2020-02-12T01:35:38Z")
Tidepool updated its development effort on their Tidepool Loop effort: https://www.tidepool.org/blog/tidepool-loop-development-update --- ## [Pharmacy split insulin boxes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pharmacy-split-insulin-boxes/9255)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pharmacy-split-insulin-boxes/9255 "2020-02-06T01:57:47Z")
So finally encountered the split boxes of pens myself. Not sure if this is a state by state thing or if everywhere is doing it now. This was the first time I’d picked up at a brick and mortar pharmacy recently and they… --- ## [Prior authorization Novolog - magic words](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prior-authorization-novolog-magic-words/9079)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prior-authorization-novolog-magic-words/9079 "2020-02-04T18:49:51Z")
Due to my current crappy insurance, I have a new doctor, and need prior authorization for Novolog pen fills capable of half units. What are the magic words that the doctor should use ? I did try the other short term in… --- ## [Dexcom alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-alerts/9247)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-alerts/9247 "2020-02-03T04:19:10Z")
Where do you set your high alert? And repeat after how long? (Mainly interested in nighttime, obviously) --- ## [Sick day rules](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-rules/9235)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-rules/9235 "2020-02-02T03:53:27Z")
I’ve got a bad respiratory virus, and am having trouble keeping BG down. Anyone have “rules of thumb” for changing I:C ratios and correction factors? I’m MDI with Humalog and Lantus. --- ## [Methods of raising BG without carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/methods-of-raising-bg-without-carbs/9194)
**Author:** [@mentat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mentat)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/methods-of-raising-bg-without-carbs/9194 "2020-01-29T00:09:33Z")
I’m doing OK with keto, but it can fall apart when D goes particularly brittle and I need to deal with lows. I need to run my BG pretty high to avoid this. I have found caffeine is a useful way to kick up my blood suga… --- ## [Dexcom Tandem Problems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-tandem-problems/9198)
**Author:** [@mike1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-tandem-problems/9198 "2020-01-25T23:48:31Z")
Yesterday I had a Dexcom G6 go bad. I called Dexcom to report the problem and waited forever on the line. After waiting about 1.5 hours, I left a message for them to call back. I tried calling at 4 am this morning si… --- ## [FYI - Omnipod clinical trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-omnipod-clinical-trial/9180)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-omnipod-clinical-trial/9180 "2020-01-24T23:11:57Z")
Omnipod Horizon Hybrid Closed-Loop Study Seeking Participants with Type 1 Diabetes 1-21-20 A clinical trial testing the safety and effectiveness of Insulet’s Omnipod Horizon hybrid closed loop system is now enrolling… --- ## [I am a student,and i am type 1 Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-a-student-and-i-am-type-1-diabetes/9077)
**Author:** [@lydiaji](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lydiaji)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-a-student-and-i-am-type-1-diabetes/9077 "2020-01-24T00:48:06Z")
Hello, everyone . my name is Emma.i have been diagnosed with diabetes about ten years. My parents just are normal worker in factory .but they give me more love and care . i love them . they brought Dexcom for me .but i… --- ## [I stopped using Fiasp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-stopped-using-fiasp/9085)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-stopped-using-fiasp/9085 "2020-01-24T00:30:04Z")
I had to stop using Fiasp. I had allergies. I used it in my pump for a week and had unusual symptoms. Tensing of my muscles, and losing a lot of sleep at night. That happened during my early stages, but I had not thought… --- ## [T:Slim X2 w/ G6 or Medtronic 670G?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-w-g6-or-medtronic-670g/8798)
**Author:** [@Ssahli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ssahli)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-w-g6-or-medtronic-670g/8798 "2020-01-17T12:40:21Z")
I currently use the 670g and have had pretty great success with the auto mode. However the Guardian sensor which I have found to be accurate is such an annoyance with calibrations and alarms. I’m thinking of switching… --- ## [Distinguishing T1 from LADA—new research](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/distinguishing-t1-from-lada-new-research/9110)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/distinguishing-t1-from-lada-new-research/9110 "2020-01-14T15:05:40Z")
Found this article in Apple News: Genetic differences help distinguish type 1 diabetes in children from ‘type 1.5’ in adults CHOP researchers believe the discovery could lead to more effective diagnostic methods Phila… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=28) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=30)