# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=35 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 36 --- ## [MER3101 Starts a Phase-I Clinical Trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mer3101-starts-a-phase-i-clinical-trial/7728)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mer3101-starts-a-phase-i-clinical-trial/7728 "2019-06-19T04:29:53Z")
I’ve written a blog on the start of a new clinical trial: Joshua --- ## [And a light bulb goes on!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/and-a-light-bulb-goes-on/7678)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/and-a-light-bulb-goes-on/7678 "2019-06-19T01:14:56Z")
Since I started reducing my basal overnight by 5%, more of my nights look like this: --- ## [Tidepool plans to push out an FDA-approved version of Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-plans-to-push-out-an-fda-approved-version-of-loop/5164)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-plans-to-push-out-an-fda-approved-version-of-loop/5164 "2019-06-18T07:08:15Z")
What do folks think about this? I think, if they can get the FDA to approve the app without all the dumb safety features that were required for the Medtronic 670G, this would be GREAT!! https://tidepool.org/tidepool-del… --- ## [Help Finding a Paper](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-finding-a-paper/7702)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-finding-a-paper/7702 "2019-06-16T22:30:03Z")
I can’t seem to find the reference, but someone recently posted a great graphic about Alpha and Beta cell activity graphed against number of years since diagnosis. The graph went out to 10 or 15 years and showed that so… --- ## [Can’t get G6 Reading on T:slim but is working fine on phone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-t-get-g6-reading-on-t-slim-but-is-working-fine-on-phone/7703)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-t-get-g6-reading-on-t-slim-but-is-working-fine-on-phone/7703 "2019-06-15T02:34:16Z")
My friend’s got a problem. Her daughter’s t:slim won’t pick up her G6 reading. Says it hasn’t picked it up since changing the sensor. They’re new to the system, so they’re not really familiar with any of it yet. Facts: … --- ## [Making your own insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-your-own-insulin/7696)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-your-own-insulin/7696 "2019-06-14T16:52:43Z")
Hi All, Not that I’m endorsing this, but I read this and found it very informative: https://futurism.com/the-byte/biohackers-insulin-diabetes. There were discussions referencing pharmaceutical benefits managers in our … --- ## [Study: glucose variability and inflammation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-glucose-variability-and-inflammation/7688)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-glucose-variability-and-inflammation/7688 "2019-06-13T01:58:18Z")
I know that the relevance of glucose variability in Type 1 diabetes has come up before, so I thought this study was interesting. I also find it interesting because my hsCRP has come back slightly high for years, and this… --- ## [At 9:30 I ate 2 servings of chips.... At midnight I’m 200 and rising. Is this the chips or could this really be protein?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-9-30-i-ate-2-servings-of-chips-at-midnight-i-m-200-and-rising-is-this-the-chips-or-could-this-really-be-protein/4841)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-9-30-i-ate-2-servings-of-chips-at-midnight-i-m-200-and-rising-is-this-the-chips-or-could-this-really-be-protein/4841 "2019-06-10T23:04:11Z")
My kids start school tomorrow, and I told @Eric I’d be back in a couple of days once things got settled. I made it a whopping 4 hours before needing some insight. You guys talk all day about protein and bolusing. I even… --- ## [Needle free cgm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needle-free-cgm/7631)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needle-free-cgm/7631 "2019-06-07T20:44:25Z")
https://www.medgadget.com/2019/06/new-sugarbeat-needle-free-continous-glucometer-gets-european-green-light.html Found this to be pretty interesting. --- ## [Help? What does the Dexcom G6 Transmitter Kit Look Like?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-what-does-the-dexcom-g6-transmitter-kit-look-like/7608)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-what-does-the-dexcom-g6-transmitter-kit-look-like/7608 "2019-06-07T06:17:10Z")
We’ve lost our only Dexcom transmitter. I assume it’s out of the box since we can’t find it. Unfortunately I can’t find a photo on the ten websites I’ve checked for what it would look like out of the box. If anyone is s… --- ## [I'm so happy! +other health updates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-so-happy-other-health-updates/7647)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-so-happy-other-health-updates/7647 "2019-06-06T23:26:36Z")
This post can serve as an upgrade to my fun times of health bs+ medicaid. My a1c is back down to 5.5%! After being around 6% for the last 2 tests! I’m so happy because that’s where I prefer being and I feel healthier i… --- ## [PDM dropped in water](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-dropped-in-water/7643)
**Author:** [@ibs97](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ibs97)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-dropped-in-water/7643 "2019-06-06T20:17:56Z")
Hi everyone! I accidentally dropped my Omnipod pdm in water and now it won’t switch on. Insulet is quoting me $199 but it was flashing before and I’m still hoping it will turn on. Does anyone have any experience/advice … --- ## [Byram Health care is awful - any advice on how to switch? Dexcom can't ship directly to me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/byram-health-care-is-awful-any-advice-on-how-to-switch-dexcom-cant-ship-directly-to-me/7550)
**Author:** [@sturano](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sturano)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/byram-health-care-is-awful-any-advice-on-how-to-switch-dexcom-cant-ship-directly-to-me/7550 "2019-06-06T14:45:33Z")
Byram Healthcare is Awful: I am doing everything I can to not have to use Byram Healthcare ever! They do NOT care about their patients at all. They follow their own practices/polices rather than the standard and they mak… --- ## [What’s the difference between Levemir and Lantus? (Long-acting insulin questions for my friend and her son)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-s-the-difference-between-levemir-and-lantus-long-acting-insulin-questions-for-my-friend-and-her-son/5416)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-s-the-difference-between-levemir-and-lantus-long-acting-insulin-questions-for-my-friend-and-her-son/5416 "2019-06-05T19:40:54Z")
I’m trying to get my friend here so that she can get information on Lantus, Levemir, and everything else MDI. She’s looking for information, but she’s looking in the wrong place. (Clearly the 670G users are a pretty conf… --- ## [Afrezza.... your doctor’s thoughts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-your-doctor-s-thoughts/7592)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-your-doctor-s-thoughts/7592 "2019-06-05T17:53:26Z")
Been to the endo today and asked for an Afrezza sample (which is not pronounced uh-freeze-uh, by the way. :roll\_eyes:) Anyway, I asked for a sample and had to laugh at her response… She told me she no longer had any beca… --- ## [Do you prime your insulin pens regularly?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-prime-your-insulin-pens-regularly/7580)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-prime-your-insulin-pens-regularly/7580 "2019-06-05T13:52:52Z")
I know lots of you use pumps, so this may not be applicable. I thought I’d pose the question anyway (hopefully I did it right). Do you prime your pens every time you do an injection? Yes No 0 voters I’ve b… --- ## [What numbers do you give the NON ENDO?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-numbers-do-you-give-the-non-endo/7558)
**Author:** [@Dc53705](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dc53705)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-numbers-do-you-give-the-non-endo/7558 "2019-06-01T21:29:12Z")
I am constantly annoyed with pretty much any providers besides the Endo asking me for all sorts of info on my insulin and BS? If it’s not their specialty why waste my time to give it to you and your time to write it down… --- ## [Recent weather shift to hot/muggy/needing a/c = higher morning number?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recent-weather-shift-to-hot-muggy-needing-a-c-higher-morning-number/7554)
**Author:** [@MNTexan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MNTexan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recent-weather-shift-to-hot-muggy-needing-a-c-higher-morning-number/7554 "2019-05-31T18:11:03Z")
My understanding is that the higher the temperature the lower the number? That’s kind of what I have experienced in the last year generally, however, the last couple weeks my morning number has been significantly higher… --- ## [Hypos long term effects?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypos-long-term-effects/7572)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypos-long-term-effects/7572 "2019-05-28T22:02:03Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve search across the internet and I’ve only found the somewhat ‘immediate’ possible effects of hypoglycemia, like possible loss of consciousness, shivering, cold sweat, even coma etc… not the long term… --- ## [Contour Next One Test Strip Prices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-next-one-test-strip-prices/7565)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-next-one-test-strip-prices/7565 "2019-05-27T20:52:57Z")
I don’t know if I’m just doing something wrong, but I used to order my test strips off of Amazon for approximately $0.22/strip. On my most recent order, the best I could come up with was $0.32/strip. With the way I test,… --- ## [UK Drugmaker, Fraud Settlement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uk-drugmaker-fraud-settlement/7568)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uk-drugmaker-fraud-settlement/7568 "2019-05-26T17:39:15Z")
I am type 1, and I was diagnosed with insulin resistance (IR) in 1998. That was 53 years after my diagnosis. My Internal Med Doc prescribed Avandia. He did not believe that Metformin should be used by T1D’s. I used Avand… --- ## [What bg information do you show your endos?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-bg-information-do-you-show-your-endos/4039)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-bg-information-do-you-show-your-endos/4039 "2019-05-26T00:01:29Z")
I had an endo appointment today. It’s the first appointment I’ve had since I started Afrezza. I showed him my Dexcom Clarity Report, and he was happy about it overall. I prefaced it by saying that I’d been struggling wi… --- ## [Eli Lilly's lower-priced insulin goes on sale amid drug price debate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lillys-lower-priced-insulin-goes-on-sale-amid-drug-price-debate/7557)
**Author:** [@Dc53705](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dc53705)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lillys-lower-priced-insulin-goes-on-sale-amid-drug-price-debate/7557 "2019-05-24T23:29:14Z")
The saddest part of this is that it took this long when: 1) the patent expired in 2013: and 2) since Lily is the brand name manufacturer, essentially what they will do is make the same product, and put a generic label … --- ## [I love it when the guessing works](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-it-when-the-guessing-works/7544)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-it-when-the-guessing-works/7544 "2019-05-24T23:11:54Z")
I had a dentist appointment at 5:00 tonight. When I was a teenager and had a two-hour appointment to get orthotics (and was on R and NPH), I either went low or was almost low. Eitehr way, it was a big topic of discussi… --- ## [Has anyone had a colonoscope with type 1?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-had-a-colonoscope-with-type-1/7508)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-had-a-colonoscope-with-type-1/7508 "2019-05-24T19:39:35Z")
on this coming tuesday, i am having a colonoscope. its not the procedure that frightens me, its the prep work that does. i start out by eating lightly, removing many foods from my diet. then i must take Milk of Magnesia,… --- ## [FDA warning for DIY closed-loop systems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-warning-for-diy-closed-loop-systems/7527)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-warning-for-diy-closed-loop-systems/7527 "2019-05-23T00:48:15Z")
Hopefully this is just the one sternly-worded letter they are required to issue and they won’t actually take any action on this, but posting here for awareness. Article on statement: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti… --- ## [Why have diabetes devices gotten so...annoying?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-have-diabetes-devices-gotten-so-annoying/7530)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-have-diabetes-devices-gotten-so-annoying/7530 "2019-05-21T21:58:43Z")
Is it just me? Or have devices like pumps and CGMs gotten increasingly annoying over the years? My Dexcom G4 used to alarm if I was high, low, rising, falling, or if I was out of range. All of those could be set to vibr… --- ## [1st 100% TIR!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-100-tir/6840)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-100-tir/6840 "2019-05-21T02:47:56Z")
My 1st time getting 100% time in range (60-140) over 24 hours !! :crazy\_face::partying\_face: --- ## [What Is The Attraction To Wearing An OmniPod vs. A Tethered Pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-attraction-to-wearing-an-omnipod-vs-a-tethered-pump/4098)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-attraction-to-wearing-an-omnipod-vs-a-tethered-pump/4098 "2019-05-19T19:25:24Z")
to all of you out there who are on the POD, i was wondering what it was that made you decide that this type of pump was right for you. What were the key selling points that persuaded you in your choice? I have been on t… --- ## [First flu after diagnosis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-flu-after-diagnosis/7375)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-flu-after-diagnosis/7375 "2019-05-18T21:31:25Z")
First flu since I was diagnosed last December… and I have to say… yikes… Yesterday spent almost all day on bed (yesterday was a holiday in Mexico so good matching I guess). BG was around 180/200 all day… managed to br… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=34) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=36)