# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=34 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 35 --- ## [Have hope here for newly diagnosed. What do u think?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-hope-here-for-newly-diagnosed-what-do-u-think/8015)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-hope-here-for-newly-diagnosed-what-do-u-think/8015 "2019-08-01T19:27:14Z")
--- ## [Update 7 (with photos): Blood blister... Pop it?... Change your lancet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-7-with-photos-blood-blister-pop-it-change-your-lancet/7883)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-7-with-photos-blood-blister-pop-it-change-your-lancet/7883 "2019-08-01T05:40:20Z")
It first started after poking my finger but instead of the normal poke I used like 6 points instead of 3 by accident (poke depth) It got a little swelled but then I pinched it… it bled and then after couple of days it b… --- ## [Lab Day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lab-day/7979)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lab-day/7979 "2019-07-26T17:37:41Z")
Monday was my first lab since February, testing for A1C, lipids, kidney function, thyroid, etc. It was a pretty good day overall, thanks to things I’ve learned from you guys. I’ll try to keep it somewhat brief: A1C : 5… --- ## [New app to control your bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-app-to-control-your-bolus/7983)
**Author:** [@SandraUK](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SandraUK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-app-to-control-your-bolus/7983 "2019-07-26T14:53:12Z")
Dear all, I am new here and happy to share tips :slight\_smile: I am dealing with a type 1 diabetes since I am 15 and I have been under bolus/basal treatment for 3 years now. Fonctionnal insulinotherapy was really givi… --- ## [Gabapentin Side Effects... Is this just how it’s gonna be?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gabapentin-side-effects-is-this-just-how-it-s-gonna-be/7967)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 6:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gabapentin-side-effects-is-this-just-how-it-s-gonna-be/7967 "2019-07-26T06:28:59Z")
So after a good long stretch without it, I’ve started back on Gabapentin because of some very annoying symptoms that are really getting on my nerves (baddum bum) :smiley: Sorry. On a serious note, my nerve stuff is firi… --- ## [Correct Diagnosing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/correct-diagnosing/7966)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/correct-diagnosing/7966 "2019-07-23T14:20:29Z")
--- ## [Any CGM options available OTC / prescription-free in Canada?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-cgm-options-available-otc-prescription-free-in-canada/7772)
**Author:** [@MNTexan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MNTexan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-cgm-options-available-otc-prescription-free-in-canada/7772 "2019-07-22T14:43:40Z")
My understanding is that Mexico does not have any options for buying a CGM over the counter prescription free. How about Canada? What are the CGM options there that one can pay out of pocket for? I’m headed “home” (i.… --- ## [Dexcom G6 repeated sensor error](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-repeated-sensor-error/7929)
**Author:** [@RandaN](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RandaN)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-repeated-sensor-error/7929 "2019-07-22T04:15:42Z")
Hi! My mom is type 1 and has been experiencing repeated sensor errors. Today the sensor kept losing signal and we changed it tonight and then it came up as “no restart allowed”. It’s a brand new sensor! So frustrating. D… --- ## [Type 1 for 81 Years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-for-81-years/7911)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-for-81-years/7911 "2019-07-16T13:42:27Z")
Don Ray has been type 1 for 81 years. He is a member of the Joslin Medalists Facebook group. He looks so good, and is older than me. I actually look older than him. lol --- ## [Disable G6 Urgent Low Alarm on iOS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/disable-g6-urgent-low-alarm-on-ios/7917)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/disable-g6-urgent-low-alarm-on-ios/7917 "2019-07-15T14:07:08Z")
Is there a way to disable / reduce the volume of the G6 Urgent Low Alarm on iOS Dexcom App? It scares my hounds, not to mention being inconvenient during meetings! For me, I already know the low is occurring, so I’d ra… --- ## [Trying to upcycle unused Medtronic supplies (I am transitioning to Omniloop)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-upcycle-unused-medtronic-supplies-i-am-transitioning-to-omniloop/7906)
**Author:** [@Lauren\_T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lauren_T1D)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-upcycle-unused-medtronic-supplies-i-am-transitioning-to-omniloop/7906 "2019-07-14T19:15:36Z")
Hello friends, I am a new user to this site, and excited to find an active community. I am in the process of transitioning from Medtronic 530g (& Enlite sensor that I haven’t used in months to Omniloop w Dexcom). In tha… --- ## [Ticwatch pro and miaomiao](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro-and-miaomiao/7908)
**Author:** [@Bradyboy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradyboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro-and-miaomiao/7908 "2019-07-14T13:10:31Z")
Any help getting ticwatch pro to be used as a standalone --- ## [Can't get xdrip reading displayed on smartwatch 3](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-get-xdrip-reading-displayed-on-smartwatch-3/7900)
**Author:** [@Timdiabetic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Timdiabetic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-get-xdrip-reading-displayed-on-smartwatch-3/7900 "2019-07-13T14:51:15Z")
Hi, I’ve recently installed xdrip + on my android phone (one+ 6). I’m about to go on a motorcycling tour through the Alps and require an easily accessible blood glucose reading. For some reason, I can’t get my bsl displa… --- ## [Tidepool to Glooko?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-to-glooko/7877)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-to-glooko/7877 "2019-07-12T20:06:45Z")
A question to the masses… I am using Omnipod LOOP (so no PDM) with Tidepool mobile. It works great but my endo is more familiar with Glooko. Any ideas of how I could sync/migrate insulin data to Glooko without using a … --- ## [Ticwatch pro](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro/7881)
**Author:** [@Bradyboy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradyboy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro/7881 "2019-07-11T18:57:04Z")
Hi can anyone help my son has the libre sensor and miaomiao and i have just bought a ticwatch pro hoping that it could be used as a stand alone option so that his phone(samsung j4 plus) doesn’t have to be beside him all … --- ## [Insulin Caravans](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-caravans/7878)
**Author:** [@BigBrown](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BigBrown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-caravans/7878 "2019-07-11T17:27:55Z")
How do you guys find ‘caravan’ groups to drive up to Canada to buy insulin? I need those savings… But I am having trouble finding a group to go up with. I don’t want to make the long drive alone and as a recently diagno… --- ## [FDA recall on Medtronic 600 series 0](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-recall-on-medtronic-600-series-0/7886)
**Author:** [@Dc53705](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dc53705)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-recall-on-medtronic-600-series-0/7886 "2019-07-11T16:03:05Z")
--- ## [Dexcom G6 Users (Setting Off Store Alarms)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-users-setting-off-store-alarms/7832)
**Author:** [@Ferrivas96](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ferrivas96)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-users-setting-off-store-alarms/7832 "2019-07-11T05:30:15Z")
Ok So I Recently Started The Dexcom G6 And Every Time I Would Walk In Or Out Of Any Store Their Alarms Go Off (No I Dont Steal :rofl:) I Was Wondering If This Has Happened To Any Other Users Or Know Why It Happens?? --- ## [Metformin reduces heart disease risk in Type 1s:](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-reduces-heart-disease-risk-in-type-1s/5290)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-reduces-heart-disease-risk-in-type-1s/5290 "2019-07-08T16:24:01Z")
It apparently improves heart disease markers and NOT because it’s lowering BGs; it has a completely different mechanism involving microRNAs that suppress new blood vessel growth: I love studies like these which show … --- ## [New Pump (Which One to Get?)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-pump-which-one-to-get/7820)
**Author:** [@jbecks011](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbecks011)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-pump-which-one-to-get/7820 "2019-07-05T13:54:47Z")
Hey Everyone, I am shopping for a new pump as my warranty with my Medtronic Paradigm has expired after 4 years. I currently use the Dexcom CGM and love it. The simple idea would be to go with the TSlim pump because the… --- ## [New Study - T1 Childhood Diagnosis & Genetic Testing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-t1-childhood-diagnosis-genetic-testing/7833)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-t1-childhood-diagnosis-genetic-testing/7833 "2019-07-05T07:17:00Z")
Here’s an article about monogenic diabetes - which is apparently 1-5% of young people who are diagnosed as T1. It’s an inherited condition that isn’t autoimmune in nature. Also, the article discusses beta cell function i… --- ## [Tandem Research](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-research/7807)
**Author:** [@T1DNurse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1DNurse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-research/7807 "2019-07-01T23:35:54Z")
Tandem pumps (ANY) Hello Everyone! Has anyone had any serious issues (not occlusions, simply things that can be fixed with ease, etc.) that caused harm to yourself or another patient that you know? Additionally, I am t… --- ## [Quick answer search! Sudden insulin resistance due to illness or any reason?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-answer-search-sudden-insulin-resistance-due-to-illness-or-any-reason/7244)
**Author:** [@John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-answer-search-sudden-insulin-resistance-due-to-illness-or-any-reason/7244 "2019-06-29T00:13:33Z")
I am searching for a quick answer. Has anyone ever experienced a sudden insulin resistance for any reason? I am T-1 for about 30 years. Well adjusted, according to dexcom, in the 5.9 GMI range for the last 90 and for th… --- ## [Getting a new T-slim? You may want to wait](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-a-new-t-slim-you-may-want-to-wait/7744)
**Author:** [@Dc53705](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dc53705)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-a-new-t-slim-you-may-want-to-wait/7744 "2019-06-25T19:15:54Z")
If you are considering switching to a t-slim, or your warranty has expired, and you are buying a new one, you may want to wait until 4th quarter when Control IQ is supposed to be released. After seeing the \* and supersc… --- ## [Article on misdiagnosis of T1 in adults \>30](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/article-on-misdiagnosis-of-t1-in-adults-30/7758)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/article-on-misdiagnosis-of-t1-in-adults-30/7758 "2019-06-24T16:34:49Z")
--- ## [What are odds of accidental 5mm injection into blood vessel?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-odds-of-accidental-5mm-injection-into-blood-vessel/7742)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-odds-of-accidental-5mm-injection-into-blood-vessel/7742 "2019-06-22T00:36:31Z")
I’ve often wondered this…but since I just had a gusher when I did my dinner injection…what are the odds of accidentally injecting into a blood vessel? I always assume when my injections bleed a bit that I’m just nicking … --- ## [Three Year Old Doing Her Own BG Test and Shot](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-year-old-doing-her-own-bg-test-and-shot/7741)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-year-old-doing-her-own-bg-test-and-shot/7741 "2019-06-21T22:06:39Z")
This is a video from diabetes.co.uk showing a little 3 year old girl checking her blood sugar, and giving herself a shot. So cute, and inspiring!! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Survival mode](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survival-mode/1609)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survival-mode/1609 "2019-06-21T16:59:52Z")
I had a little bit of a mess up last night that ended with a big low. This was the result: It’s a little bit hard to tell from the picture, but this is not a cupcake, or a mini-cake, it is (or was) a full sized chocolat… --- ## [Non Hormonal Insulin Regulation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-hormonal-insulin-regulation/7730)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-hormonal-insulin-regulation/7730 "2019-06-20T19:13:22Z")
Researchers in Canada have developed a non-hormonal, insulin-free treatment for hyperglycemia using a glucose-responsive nanogel. It can be injected to keep blood sugar levels within a healthy range, and could treat diab… --- ## [Hello](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hello/7733)
**Author:** [@erock](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/erock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hello/7733 "2019-06-20T14:25:19Z")
Hello new here. Been diabetic since I was five, almost 35 now. Never had cgm until 3 months ago or so. Currently lugging around my old Samsung s8+ because my dexcom g6 will no longer work with my g6. Havent tried thi… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=33) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=35)