# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=33 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [Does Anyone on a Sensor Take Herbs or Vitamins (or Supplments)?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-on-a-sensor-take-herbs-or-vitamins-or-supplments/8290)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-on-a-sensor-take-herbs-or-vitamins-or-supplments/8290 "2019-09-10T20:27:23Z")
i know that us sensor people are warned about taking Tylenol, but has anyone been told by either Dexcom or Abbott FS Libre not to take Vitamin C, D, or B ? Abbott told me that if i was needing Tylenol, i would have to w… --- ## [Fascinating: Is hypoglycemia a thing in non-diabetic people?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fascinating-is-hypoglycemia-a-thing-in-non-diabetic-people/8209)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fascinating-is-hypoglycemia-a-thing-in-non-diabetic-people/8209 "2019-08-31T17:54:57Z")
I’ve often had symptoms of hypoglycemia, even though I don’t have T1 or T2. I This study is really interesting to me for that reason. IT’s a small one. HEre’s an excerpt in case you can’t access Medscape: The new stud… --- ## [Medicare did what now? test strips issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-did-what-now-test-strips-issue/8114)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-did-what-now-test-strips-issue/8114 "2019-08-30T19:38:29Z")
i went to my drug store to figure out why i havent gotten my test strips yet. it was because it needed the icd code. once that was submitted, medicare comes back saying it wont cover the testing of 4 times a day but only… --- ## [Trying to Find A GI Nutritionist Specialist to Deal with D Digestive Disorders](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-find-a-gi-nutritionist-specialist-to-deal-with-d-digestive-disorders/8217)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-find-a-gi-nutritionist-specialist-to-deal-with-d-digestive-disorders/8217 "2019-08-29T20:22:27Z")
Some of you know that i have been going through some tough times with my tummy and have been on a new course of Xifaxan for SIBO. i already deal with Gastroparesis and IBS for which i take Domperidone (which i get from … --- ## [Probably Should Stay Away From Tramadol](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/probably-should-stay-away-from-tramadol/8208)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/probably-should-stay-away-from-tramadol/8208 "2019-08-28T15:46:53Z")
New study shows that Tramadol increases hospitalizations from hypoglycemia --- ## [Flonase for ragweed season](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flonase-for-ragweed-season/8111)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flonase-for-ragweed-season/8111 "2019-08-28T03:43:24Z")
It’s ragweed season again, firing up my allergy symptoms. I’m considering using Flonase nasal spray to help this year, but am concerned about possible blood sugar impacts. Anyone have experience with this? --- ## [Type 1 diabetes linked to gut microbiome and genetic factors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetes-linked-to-gut-microbiome-and-genetic-factors/8206)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetes-linked-to-gut-microbiome-and-genetic-factors/8206 "2019-08-28T02:14:46Z")
The other article I just posted led me to this one—- fascinating to me that studies of gut microbiome are starting to bear fruit and stand up to scientific scrutiny finally after years of being decried as nonsense. Was… --- ## [Things You Have Done To Help You Be UNLIMITED](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-you-have-done-to-help-you-be-unlimited/8082)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-you-have-done-to-help-you-be-unlimited/8082 "2019-08-27T18:01:53Z")
OKAY, Here Goes: there are many things that i have learned to do along the way that have helped me to feel unlimited. However, the greatest thing i’ve done to show me that i can be Unlimited is my swimming. after the lo… --- ## [How Did You Learn How To Inject Yourself?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-did-you-learn-how-to-inject-yourself/8073)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-did-you-learn-how-to-inject-yourself/8073 "2019-08-27T04:49:08Z")
just wondering: bc when i was given my first syringe, i was also given an orange, and i was told that i could get used to the “feeling” of injecting myself by injecting the orange. yeah, right :rofl: and, i was not allo… --- ## [Help with dexcom 6 restarting sensor and Galaxy S8+ phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-dexcom-6-restarting-sensor-and-galaxy-s8-phone/8185)
**Author:** [@Zr8000](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Zr8000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-dexcom-6-restarting-sensor-and-galaxy-s8-phone/8185 "2019-08-26T07:04:50Z")
I am a type 1 diabetic. I have a dexcom 6 CGM. I have been reading how people extend their sensors past 10 days. I have been unable to do this and I use a Samsung Galaxy S8+. Does anyone have the exact instructions … --- ## [CGM, visually impaired](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-visually-impaired/8182)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-visually-impaired/8182 "2019-08-26T00:00:36Z")
My brother is T1 since about 3. He is also legally blind. He has had some pretty close calls with getting very low and basically becoming unconscious. Luckily someone has found him in each case and got him help/treatment… --- ## [Can Taking Antibiotics Raise BG levels?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-taking-antibiotics-raise-bg-levels/8171)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-taking-antibiotics-raise-bg-levels/8171 "2019-08-24T20:20:32Z")
Recently this week, i saw my GI Specialist for some tummy problems.I have had GP as well as IBS for many many years and take medications for both of them without problems. however recently (w/in the past 2 months) i have… --- ## [Sony 3 Smart Watch - can it be used with an iPad Touch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-3-smart-watch-can-it-be-used-with-an-ipad-touch/8174)
**Author:** [@alliaz18](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/alliaz18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-3-smart-watch-can-it-be-used-with-an-ipad-touch/8174 "2019-08-24T01:49:40Z")
I know there is a way to sync a Sony 3 with a smart phone, and then to get readings on the watch face, without having the phone around. I have the Sony 3, I have an HTC android to get it set up, and also have an iPod To… --- ## [Equipping a Runner to Run Diabetic Style](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/equipping-a-runner-to-run-diabetic-style/8023)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/equipping-a-runner-to-run-diabetic-style/8023 "2019-08-21T15:13:44Z")
--- ## [Tandem's Control IQ - free update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandems-control-iq-free-update/8017)
**Author:** [@Dc53705](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dc53705)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandems-control-iq-free-update/8017 "2019-08-18T02:38:08Z")
Tandem called me today to tell me that when Control IQ is released it will be a free software update. The rep told me that “free” was announced at Tandem today and should be on the website. I don’t see that announcement … --- ## [All About Using a Temporary Basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/all-about-using-a-temporary-basal/1242)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/all-about-using-a-temporary-basal/1242 "2019-08-17T21:32:50Z")
Hi Everyone. its Daisy Mae here, and i wanted to open up a new thread because i have not been able to find one on this subject and i need some help and suggestions and any answers that anyone of you may have. many of u… --- ## [Does your weight effect your basal rates?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-your-weight-effect-your-basal-rates/8103)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-your-weight-effect-your-basal-rates/8103 "2019-08-17T18:06:37Z")
as a swimmer, i am physically fit. however in the last year, with no major changes in my diet, i have gained about 5 pounds (not bad ). but the thing that seemed to present itself right away with the weight change, was t… --- ## [What Are Some of Your Favorite Foods to Correct a Low?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-some-of-your-favorite-foods-to-correct-a-low/8106)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-some-of-your-favorite-foods-to-correct-a-low/8106 "2019-08-17T00:03:04Z")
over the years, i have found that certain foods/drinks correct lows at different rates over different periods of time. if i have a BG of 30/40, i go right for the juice. ( i prefer apple cider to OJ). it is fast and effi… --- ## [A1CNow+ Professional Multi-test Hb-A1c System Results: 4 tests—big range](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1cnow-professional-multi-test-hb-a1c-system-results-4-tests-big-range/8042)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1cnow-professional-multi-test-hb-a1c-system-results-4-tests-big-range/8042 "2019-08-14T22:56:34Z")
I’ve run out of reasons to test my BG 28 times a day, so I’ve been forced to try to get my fix from home A1c tests… Now unfortunately, I do not have a lab draw to compare against. So I know that’s a real bummer… because … --- ## [Time-in-Range article for non-Ds](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-in-range-article-for-non-ds/8099)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-in-range-article-for-non-ds/8099 "2019-08-14T21:32:39Z")
This DiaTribe link has an interesting article on FNIR - Flat, Narrow, Time-in-Range. I think it is getting its data from the ADA article referenced here which @EdD posted. It mentions: “What is time-in-range in people… --- ## [Supplements to help insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supplements-to-help-insulin/7953)
**Author:** [@arnolfo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/arnolfo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supplements-to-help-insulin/7953 "2019-08-14T01:20:46Z")
Anyone have thoughts on taking supplements to help with insulin absorption or resistance? --- ## [Afrezza stock pile](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-stock-pile/8038)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-stock-pile/8038 "2019-08-13T01:34:35Z")
If there is anyone who has large out of pocket costs I have a few boxes of Afrezza to give away. Shipping costs only. Moving to tiny house and no room to store all my stock piled supplies. :slightly\_smiling\_face: PM me… --- ## [Xdrip question and help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-question-and-help/8084)
**Author:** [@Jenniferdawn24](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jenniferdawn24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-question-and-help/8084 "2019-08-11T22:09:59Z")
Hi! New here! I am trying to get set up with xdrip on my iPhone and having a difficult time. Here’s the thing… I have been using sugarmate for a long time which I love! But lately something is major wrong with it :weary: … --- ## [It was a weird day today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-was-a-weird-day-today/8011)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-was-a-weird-day-today/8011 "2019-08-11T14:36:45Z")
Samson is at a new camp, where breakfast is biscuits and honey or oatmeal, lunch is pizza, fruit is just freely available to take in stations around the campus and snacks include yogurt parfait, popsicles and other carb-… --- ## [Lilly, The Insulin Doll](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lilly-the-insulin-doll/8052)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lilly-the-insulin-doll/8052 "2019-08-10T16:31:02Z")
LILLY - the insulin doll. Created in celebration of the 77th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. Eli Lilly and Company was the first to make insulin commercially available. In the early 1920s, the company supplied … --- ## [Anyone Have Food Allergies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-food-allergies/8064)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-food-allergies/8064 "2019-08-10T16:05:16Z")
For the past (about) 6 months i have been living with a very uncomfortable abdominal belly bloating. i physically am very thin, but my belly literally looks like i am pregnant. i have not changed much of anything in my … --- ## [Using lag time](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-lag-time/8057)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-lag-time/8057 "2019-08-10T15:36:18Z")
I have recently transitioned to the fsl and omnipod, have been on fsl 4+ months and pod 3 weeks. I feel like I have been chasing my sugar for a few months. Alot has to do with my eating habblit (terrible stomach issues) … --- ## [Dexcom G6 issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-issues/7955)
**Author:** [@Miaary1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Miaary1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-issues/7955 "2019-08-09T18:33:00Z")
Hello. I have had type 1 diabetes for almost 40 years. I decided to give the Dexcom 6 a try. I am at a loss. When it works it is wonderful but when it fails, which it seems to continually do I get overwhelmed. I have fol… --- ## [Travel to Japan with Insulin pump and supplies - permit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-to-japan-with-insulin-pump-and-supplies-permit/8037)
**Author:** [@mariap](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mariap)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-to-japan-with-insulin-pump-and-supplies-permit/8037 "2019-08-05T13:43:18Z")
Hi, it looks like I will need a special permit to go through customs with my diabetes supplies (including syringes and pump). Has anybody applied for the permit called Yakkan Shoumei? I would like to know what I have t… --- ## [Giving a presentation on "Life with T1" at work](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/giving-a-presentation-on-life-with-t1-at-work/7901)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/giving-a-presentation-on-life-with-t1-at-work/7901 "2019-08-02T11:56:11Z")
So, as previously discussed a bit here, this summer I’m interning at a lab that is exploring one possible technique for protecting pancreatic islet cells from the immune system, and I am there through the JDRF internship… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=32) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=34)