# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=30 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [Moving CGM Sensor from belly to either thigh or upper arm?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-cgm-sensor-from-belly-to-either-thigh-or-upper-arm/8867)
**Author:** [@shott](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/shott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-cgm-sensor-from-belly-to-either-thigh-or-upper-arm/8867 "2020-01-13T16:05:03Z")
Hello: I’ve been a T1D for 47+ years and have used my belly first for MDI and now for CGM Sensor (G5) and pump infusion set … so, yes, I’m an old dog. My endo wants me to begin using either my upper arm or thigh for my… --- ## [Serious OmniPod PDM failure and pump reconsiderations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/serious-omnipod-pdm-failure-and-pump-reconsiderations/9049)
**Author:** [@John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/serious-omnipod-pdm-failure-and-pump-reconsiderations/9049 "2020-01-13T02:27:57Z")
First I did not want to start a new thread since I just had “another Omnipod PDM failure :-)” https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yet-another-omnipod-pdm-failure/2795/15 which might qualify as the worst possible. But it brin… --- ## [Hit my first vein - whoa boy - Never seen a drop like that before!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hit-my-first-vein-whoa-boy-never-seen-a-drop-like-that-before/9087)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hit-my-first-vein-whoa-boy-never-seen-a-drop-like-that-before/9087 "2020-01-12T15:55:07Z")
I bolus via injection with 5mm pen needles. I tend to bleed with 50% of my injections. I’m also trying to do a really good job of rotating my injection sites to preserve my skin. I injected during MDI in my upper outside… --- ## [Looping and tunneling](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-and-tunneling/9070)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-and-tunneling/9070 "2020-01-08T23:38:09Z")
Though I’d love to loop, for various reasons I’m not doing it yet. But I wonder if tunneling presents a complication. Because of tunneling, I have to limit my pod bolus to 3 to 5 units and inject the rest – and therefor… --- ## [Which one would drop you more? (Lantus vs. Pump Basal)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-one-would-drop-you-more-lantus-vs-pump-basal/9075)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-one-would-drop-you-more-lantus-vs-pump-basal/9075 "2020-01-08T16:07:03Z")
Hypothetically, if you were using a “perfect” dose of Lantus for basal, vs. if you were using a “perfect” basal profile with Humalog, which one would drop you more during exercise? I.E. Which type of insulin would be mor… --- ## [Formulary.... Novolog instead of Humalog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/formulary-novolog-instead-of-humalog/9044)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/formulary-novolog-instead-of-humalog/9044 "2020-01-07T01:51:50Z")
My insurer, Medica, now covers insulin with a max copay of $25 per month. I decided to check it out. Since it has been some time since I’ve bought insulin in the US, I got new prescriptions for Levemir and Humalog. T… --- ## [Sick day or not? Solve this puzzle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-or-not-solve-this-puzzle/9056)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-or-not-solve-this-puzzle/9056 "2020-01-06T23:03:15Z")
So I know it sounds crazy that I can’t tell if I’m having a sick day or not, but l have a lot going on. My symptoms, although I feel like crap, are relatively mild. Mainly malaise, headache, face feels flushed, eyes fee… --- ## [Adventures abroad - Belize](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adventures-abroad-belize/9038)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adventures-abroad-belize/9038 "2020-01-05T02:25:05Z")
I went on a trip to Belize mid-December. I don’t remember any specific instance when I was young that made me feel like I couldn’t travel to less developed countries or go backpacking, but somehow I had the impression th… --- ## [Xdrip+ suddenly stopped uploading data from G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-suddenly-stopped-uploading-data-from-g6/5638)
**Author:** [@hopadom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/hopadom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-suddenly-stopped-uploading-data-from-g6/5638 "2020-01-03T12:42:47Z")
Hi all, this is my first post. My husband is Type 1 and uses a Dexcom G6 transmitter, that uploads to xdrip on his phone and/or watch. Today I put a new sensor in for him and for some reason it won’t connect to the xdrip… --- ## [Any Apple Watch Direct connect insight/update?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-apple-watch-direct-connect-insight-update/8965)
**Author:** [@Carofosho](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Carofosho)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-apple-watch-direct-connect-insight-update/8965 "2020-01-02T03:28:51Z")
Hi, thanks for allowing me into your group. My daughter who turns 7 last month was diagnosed a week ago with T1–as you all know it’s been a tough week. I got her the DG6 and an iPhone (she was quite pleased that) and whi… --- ## [Augmentin and BG spikes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/augmentin-and-bg-spikes/9000)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/augmentin-and-bg-spikes/9000 "2019-12-31T17:52:39Z")
I just heard from @daisymae, who is recovering from sinusitis. She is going to start taking augmentin. I mentioned to her that I heard it can cause BG spikes. I think she said she has taken it before, but sometimes it i… --- ## [Not letting this stupid disease get in my way](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-letting-this-stupid-disease-get-in-my-way/8958)
**Author:** [@DynaGlide](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DynaGlide)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-letting-this-stupid-disease-get-in-my-way/8958 "2019-12-29T23:53:15Z")
I was diagnosed t2d almost 5 years ago a week before my first child’s birth. About a year and a half ago that diagnosis changed to T1D on my insistence for further testing. Those years in between were very confusing. I … --- ## [Nicky's Mishaps and Running Thread (Round 2)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickys-mishaps-and-running-thread-round-2/8983)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickys-mishaps-and-running-thread-round-2/8983 "2019-12-29T19:01:39Z")
So, @LarissaW, I know how this looks. :smiley: Before I get to what I’m hoping to do with the thread, I’d like you to know this is in no way any kind of thread like yours. I’ve been meaning to get it going for a few week… --- ## [Running with OmniLoop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-with-omniloop/7533)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-with-omniloop/7533 "2019-12-28T13:17:36Z")
I’ve been using the recently released to public version of Loop for OmniPod for about a week, though only a few FULL days of that week, due to various issues, like bad G6 sensor, Loop build issues, etc. I won’t go into … --- ## [US Loopers+miaomiao+android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-loopers-miaomiao-android/8772)
**Author:** [@lydiaji](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lydiaji)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 6:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-loopers-miaomiao-android/8772 "2019-12-26T06:35:42Z")
For the US Loopers out there, who are now a little lost without being able to use the Libre US 14 day sensor to loop, I wanted to post a quick guide to getting the US 14 Day Libre sensor working with Loop. I am sure many… --- ## [Retinopathy test today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/retinopathy-test-today/8910)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/retinopathy-test-today/8910 "2019-12-24T15:10:56Z")
I had a diabetic retinopathy test today. I had a retinal OCT (optical coherence tomography) test, and a slit-lamp exam. The test report output gave ranges with color-coding - green, yellow, orange, and red. Green is no… --- ## [Blog posting on clinical trials using probiotics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blog-posting-on-clinical-trials-using-probiotics/8953)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 7:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blog-posting-on-clinical-trials-using-probiotics/8953 "2019-12-23T07:12:38Z")
I wrote a blog posting on clinical trials using probiotics. It summarizes five studies which are currently underway: --- ## [Pod Expiration question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-expiration-question/8914)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-expiration-question/8914 "2019-12-23T00:16:24Z")
Quick question… Does “Pod Expiration: pod expires at 2:02 pm” mean what I think it means? Or can it mean something else? :grimacing: --- ## [Diabetes in the Rainforest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-in-the-rainforest/7500)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-in-the-rainforest/7500 "2019-12-22T01:11:59Z")
I’d like to stay at an eco-lodge deep in the jungle near San Ignacio, Belize in December. I’ve been thinking through how to handle my D while on the trip, and I’d love to hear any suggestions you all have. I know Decembe… --- ## [How often should I get a new glucometer? Mine is at least 7 years old. I have a G6, but still test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-should-i-get-a-new-glucometer-mine-is-at-least-7-years-old-i-have-a-g6-but-still-test/8785)
**Author:** [@JW\_dx2002](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JW_dx2002)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-should-i-get-a-new-glucometer-mine-is-at-least-7-years-old-i-have-a-g6-but-still-test/8785 "2019-12-20T14:37:49Z")
It seems to still be working, bit the LCD is damaged. How often does everyone else replace theirs? --- ## [IV Injection](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iv-injection/8920)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iv-injection/8920 "2019-12-19T04:28:43Z")
Hi everyone. I know the subject of IV injection causes some to get squirmy. That’s fine. If you don’t want to do it - don’t do it. I would never try to talk anyone into it. And there is no need to reply and say it is b… --- ## [Iphone 11 and dexcom g6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-11-and-dexcom-g6/8900)
**Author:** [@flyerfansince79](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/flyerfansince79)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-11-and-dexcom-g6/8900 "2019-12-19T01:16:01Z")
Does anyone have any information as to when Dexcom will be updating to operate with iphone 11? I am in the market for a new phone and may have to purchase an earlier model. --- ## [My T1 Daily Management, and Using Fiasp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-t1-daily-management-and-using-fiasp/8916)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-t1-daily-management-and-using-fiasp/8916 "2019-12-18T20:34:55Z")
There have been many people asking me about my “diet” and my daily routine. People with T1, or their T1 kids, who are newly diagnosed seem to think my many years with T1D, and no serious complications makes my routine a … --- ## [Winner Announced - The "Guess DM's A1C Contest!"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winner-announced-the-guess-dms-a1c-contest/8864)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winner-announced-the-guess-dms-a1c-contest/8864 "2019-12-16T21:56:53Z")
Hi everyone! @daisymae told me she was getting her blood-work done today, and I asked her if she would mind having a contest. She thought it would be a fun idea, so I am presenting the contest here. If you want to subm… --- ## [T1 Switched to Humalog from Novolog and Insurance WON'T PAY! ❤️️](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-switched-to-humalog-from-novolog-and-insurance-wont-pay/8807)
**Author:** [@Winterprincess](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Winterprincess)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-switched-to-humalog-from-novolog-and-insurance-wont-pay/8807 "2019-12-16T21:20:42Z")
I am about to lose my natural mind. My son was switched from Novolog which he was on since he was 13 to Humalog now at 26. First of all I’ve read there is a significant difference between Humalog and Novolog, and now the… --- ## [Lost weight again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lost-weight-again/8623)
**Author:** [@arnolfo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/arnolfo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lost-weight-again/8623 "2019-12-16T20:44:52Z")
Just venting here… I had a really busy October as I had my daughter was in from California, and my wife and I remade many of our Halloween displays in which the rebuild took up space in my usual workout area in my baseme… --- ## [Dexcom G5 Calibrations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-calibrations/8788)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-calibrations/8788 "2019-12-16T19:56:54Z")
I’m comparing Dexcom readings (using Dexcom receiver) and Xdrip readings (using Phone and Native not checked) at the same time. Readings are being compared to Contour Next meter which I have found to be very accurate. … --- ## [Feeling less attractive since wearing CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-less-attractive-since-wearing-cgm/8612)
**Author:** [@Tallredmrs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tallredmrs)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-less-attractive-since-wearing-cgm/8612 "2019-12-16T00:14:04Z")
Just got a Dexcom G6. My husband loves to see my glucose readings. He’s told me he thinks it makes me bionic and I’m still beautiful but I’m having a hard time getting used to this sensor attached to me. I know it’s a s… --- ## [Is Buying a NEW but Outdated G5 Transmitter a Mistake?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-buying-a-new-but-outdated-g5-transmitter-a-mistake/8875)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-buying-a-new-but-outdated-g5-transmitter-a-mistake/8875 "2019-12-15T21:30:32Z")
I am concerned that Dexcom will force me on to the G6. If they do, I will simple begin accumulating G6 sensors and transmitters, which is fine, while still using my G5 sensors and transmitters. Nonetheless, I will need t… --- ## [Anyone with experience with companies that train service dogs for diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-with-experience-with-companies-that-train-service-dogs-for-diabetes/8776)
**Author:** [@Docjane](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Docjane)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-with-experience-with-companies-that-train-service-dogs-for-diabetes/8776 "2019-12-11T19:10:51Z")
My daughter is seeking a diabetic alert dog. There are so many companies out there, I was wondering if anyone here has had experience with any of the companies that train and place service dogs? My daughter has type 1, … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=29) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=31)