# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Starting over with Omnipod 5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-over-with-omnipod-5/15766)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-over-with-omnipod-5/15766 "2026-03-26T20:22:53Z")
I had a rough start with Omnipod 5 when it first came out, lots of sticky highs and no cooperation between a needed correction bolus and the “Auto mode”. So I spent about the last 9 months plus using the Omnipod 5 mostl… --- ## [Breakthru T1D has a bill](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakthru-t1d-has-a-bill/15960)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakthru-t1d-has-a-bill/15960 "2026-03-26T14:44:04Z")
Looks like they pushing Federal copay caps onto private insurance. A lot of people get mad at the advocacy orgs because they haven’t pushed this sooner. Of course copay caps exist at a state level in a lot of places now… --- ## [Coupons - deep dive from one of the ex-TUD members](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/coupons-deep-dive-from-one-of-the-ex-tud-members/15933)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/coupons-deep-dive-from-one-of-the-ex-tud-members/15933 "2026-03-25T01:47:29Z")
I have never had much knowledge of coupons, but Scott S posted this today to walk people through the insulin side of things. I don’t have much need for this because I have insurance and state copay caps, but if you need … --- ## [In-Pen not working and technical support from Medtronic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-pen-not-working-and-technical-support-from-medtronic/15909)
**Author:** [@amee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-pen-not-working-and-technical-support-from-medtronic/15909 "2026-03-22T15:13:59Z")
UPDATE: It’s now 3/9/26. I wrote this post 2-3 weeks ago. I am still on hold with Medtronic/InPen. I gave up on the inpen, and just ordered humalog/lispro pens from my doctor. What is a reasonable amount of time to … --- ## [Medtronic Urgent Device Correction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-urgent-device-correction/15890)
**Author:** [@Frantastic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Frantastic)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-urgent-device-correction/15890 "2026-03-21T00:21:58Z")
Anyone concerned about this latest message from Medtronic? (re: how far away you wear the pump away from the infusion site) https://app.medtronicdib.mdtpatient.com/e/es?s=357929245&e=1577282&elqTrackId=00672aa9ad4c45488… --- ## [Supply Chain Issues with Tandem TrueSteel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supply-chain-issues-with-tandem-truesteel/15927)
**Author:** [@lichan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lichan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supply-chain-issues-with-tandem-truesteel/15927 "2026-03-20T20:55:22Z")
I received the following email from Tandem this morning Dear Tandem Customer, Followin… --- ## [Always have syringes and basal/bolus Rx as backup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-have-syringes-and-basal-bolus-rx-as-backup/15929)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-have-syringes-and-basal-bolus-rx-as-backup/15929 "2026-03-15T14:31:56Z")
I’m just doing my periodic reminder to have your backup plans available in case your pump fails. I’ve always been really bad at this, so it’s good for me to have the reminder. Iran can be a bunch of jerks with their hack… --- ## [Dexcom overpatch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-overpatch/15904)
**Author:** [@EOS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EOS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-overpatch/15904 "2026-03-15T00:43:52Z")
I had a Dexcom G7 failure today. I called Dexcom for a replacement and the rep asked if I used an over patch. I told him I have been using Dexcom sensors for over 10 yrs and have never needed to use an over patch. Not… --- ## [Guardian 4 Sensor Updating Immediatley after Warm Up](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guardian-4-sensor-updating-immediatley-after-warm-up/15892)
**Author:** [@GSalge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GSalge)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guardian-4-sensor-updating-immediatley-after-warm-up/15892 "2026-03-12T13:40:48Z")
I have the 780G pump and Guardian 4 sensors. The majority of the time, I have no issues. I just started a new batch, and so far, 3 have failed. The last two have begun updating as soon as the warm-up is complete. I can o… --- ## [Lets talk about this differently](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lets-talk-about-this-differently/15901)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lets-talk-about-this-differently/15901 "2026-03-02T14:26:05Z")
Today the doctors ask, “Are insurers liable when they make medical decisions?” They ask, “Are doctors liable when they allow an insurer to make a medical decision on their behalf?” They ask, “Who the heck is in charge … --- ## [Darn it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/darn-it/15884)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/darn-it/15884 "2026-02-25T16:02:20Z")
I want to send one of my favorite diabetes papers to some doctors at the VA. For some reason, I can’t access it. Maybe the website that hosts it went down. The URL used to be this http://main.diabetes.org/dorg/PDFs/Ad… --- ## [Dexcom g6 signal loss issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-signal-loss-issues/7059)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-signal-loss-issues/7059 "2026-02-21T14:01:10Z")
I started using dexcom g6 2 months and 2.5 weeks ago. I was hoping to extend my transmitter using the spike app, but the past few days I’ve been getting signal loss errors (about once and hour now) and it’ll last for 5 m… --- ## [Public comment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/public-comment/15877)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/public-comment/15877 "2026-02-20T21:38:06Z")
I think someone is asking for public comment from the community on the topic of A1c. One of the doctors posted it. I had to look up the acronyms to understand what I am reading. NCQA = National Committee for Quality As… --- ## [? re: Tu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-tu/15865)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-tu/15865 "2026-02-17T17:12:06Z")
I thought that the web forum would be down by now. Why am I still able to access the forum? It’s great if it is permanently still available like this. What’s up? I’m confused. https://forum.tudiabetes.org/ --- ## [Dexcom G6 Calibrate requirement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-calibrate-requirement/13313)
**Author:** [@CJ-7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CJ-7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-calibrate-requirement/13313 "2026-02-15T19:24:19Z")
T1 LADA Tandem t:slim X2 with Dexcom G6 for about 1 1/2 years. I recently started receiving a “Calibrate Required” on my pump, the Dexcom app, and the t:connect app. They come in about once a day. When I changed the … --- ## [PBM reform - final leg vote Monday](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pbm-reform-final-leg-vote-monday/15822)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pbm-reform-final-leg-vote-monday/15822 "2026-02-14T16:53:05Z")
LEGISLATURE It’s the bill known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148). https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/house-passes-hr-7148-advancing-new-pbm-4262549/ Here’s a link to the bill text… https://www.co… --- ## [We win](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-win/15835)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-win/15835 "2026-02-09T15:33:08Z")
PBM transparency legislation was passed via the PBM Reform Act (Rep Buddy Carter). FTC settled with 2/3 of the big three PBMs. There are 30 days for public comment. We are still waiting for a UHG settlement. --- ## [Routine exams for long-term type 1 diabetics?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/routine-exams-for-long-term-type-1-diabetics/15634)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/routine-exams-for-long-term-type-1-diabetics/15634 "2026-02-09T00:00:18Z")
I just hit 30 years with type 1 diabetes in October, and am thankful to have no complications that I know of. I see an ophthalmologist annually, my dentist twice a year, and get labwork done about twice per year to check… --- ## [I am astonished and feel like I’m in another universe!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-astonished-and-feel-like-i-m-in-another-universe/15704)
**Author:** [@Summermom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Summermom)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-astonished-and-feel-like-i-m-in-another-universe/15704 "2026-02-07T03:01:32Z")
My 12 year old daughter was diagnosed at 8 years old with type 1 diabetes. People in general have left me flabbergast with comments about type 1. First, my daughter’s teacher told her she was born with type . This left h… --- ## [Tandem Tslim X2 vs Mobi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-vs-mobi/15813)
**Author:** [@Lauren](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lauren)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-vs-mobi/15813 "2026-02-06T02:35:44Z")
I’m currently on the X2 and my warranty is up. I’m either going to stay with the X2 or move to the Mobi after it’s updated to be used with Android. Anyone on Mobi? What has your experience been? I talked to Tandem and t… --- ## [Beyond the Beyond Type n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beyond-the-beyond-type-n/15821)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beyond-the-beyond-type-n/15821 "2026-01-31T00:54:47Z")
I was, emphasis on was, a member of both Beyonds. I thought I’d take a look see on both sites. Evidently there’s no way to sign in or I’m too obtuse to do it. What interested me is the big button to DONATE. --- ## [Lyumjev short acting now not covered by insurance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lyumjev-short-acting-now-not-covered-by-insurance/15737)
**Author:** [@sturonasbrown](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sturonasbrown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lyumjev-short-acting-now-not-covered-by-insurance/15737 "2026-01-30T22:59:11Z")
My new pharmacy coverage is no longer covering my Lyumjev insulin. Through GoodRx it’s running $300/vial. Any suggestions? --- ## [Zverev (German tennis player)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zverev-german-tennis-player/15819)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zverev-german-tennis-player/15819 "2026-01-30T16:47:54Z")
Zverev is in the semifinals right now at the Australian Open…100% he exhibits our kind of “unlimited”. Here’s an article about him: --- ## [Because Minneapolis is asking about detention scenarios](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/because-minneapolis-is-asking-about-detention-scenarios/15787)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/because-minneapolis-is-asking-about-detention-scenarios/15787 "2026-01-30T03:31:31Z")
Let’s just talk about this…. When I was in grad school, the state would threaten me with jailtime for being diabetic (that’s the quick and dirty). What I did was ALWAYS have a few weeks of medications on my person. I ha… --- ## [Tirzepatide/Mounjaro/Zepbound experience with T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tirzepatide-mounjaro-zepbound-experience-with-t1d/14884)
**Author:** [@Mary55](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mary55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tirzepatide-mounjaro-zepbound-experience-with-t1d/14884 "2026-01-29T12:59:48Z")
Hi All, Are there any T1D’s out there who could share experiences using Tirzepatide, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? I’m particularly interested to know if you’ve noticed any increase in dawn phenomenon or highs after eating or… --- ## [Any other long-term pump users out there?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-other-long-term-pump-users-out-there/15761)
**Author:** [@Shells](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Shells)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-other-long-term-pump-users-out-there/15761 "2026-01-28T14:07:34Z")
I’m looking to connect with people who started insulin pump therapy in the mid to late 1980s and have stayed on it continuously. I began pumping in 1987 and have been on a pump ever since. I’m interested in comparing lo… --- ## [Emergency meds: Glucagon, Baqsimi, Gvoke, Zegalogue?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-meds-glucagon-baqsimi-gvoke-zegalogue/15767)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-meds-glucagon-baqsimi-gvoke-zegalogue/15767 "2026-01-24T01:48:26Z")
OK guys. Got a checkup coming up this week, and I need to ensure my prescriptions are up to date. My glucagon kits are way expired, so I thought I’d update my emergency kits. My insurer covers 100% of the following: 1)… --- ## [Experience with flu antivirals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experience-with-flu-antivirals/15762)
**Author:** [@TTnyc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TTnyc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experience-with-flu-antivirals/15762 "2026-01-23T19:22:20Z")
Has anyone taken an antiviral for the flu? I tested positive for Flu A and have only had symptoms for 24 hours so I’m eligible. Not sure I want to go through the hassle but was curious if anyone found one effective or if… --- ## [Policy/legal question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/policy-legal-question/15760)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/policy-legal-question/15760 "2026-01-21T23:18:23Z")
They say that we might not have an FTC ruling until summer. It’s not exactly helping The Dragons of healthcare when the establishment drags their feet because the states are gonna start suing for monetary damages. The… --- ## [U-shaped glycemic excursions, and what they are](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/u-shaped-glycemic-excursions-and-what-they-are/15771)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/u-shaped-glycemic-excursions-and-what-they-are/15771 "2026-01-21T02:23:18Z")
Dear all, Having a horrid day today, and i wonder whether it stems from being high all night. I know we have discussed this ad nauseum, but i remain convinced that recent glycemic history has an impact on future glycemi… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=4)