# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=37 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 38 --- ## [How Do You Shake Off Diabetes Worries?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-shake-off-diabetes-worries/7206)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-shake-off-diabetes-worries/7206 "2019-04-11T22:30:40Z")
I was hanging out and enjoying a pleasant lunch with a friend and he off-handedly mentioned that his friend from high school, who had type 1 diabetes, suddenly died in his sleep. My friend is 38 so this man couldn’t have… --- ## [Colorado Medicaid](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/colorado-medicaid/855)
**Author:** [@Dean](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dean)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/colorado-medicaid/855 "2019-04-11T01:53:57Z")
I'm looking in moving to Colorado from Utah for better heath insurance. It appears that in Colorado if you have a disability (type 1), You can qualify for Medicaid regardless of income. Has this worked for anyone here?… --- ## [Several studies in Science Magazine on T1D and Autoimmunity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/several-studies-in-science-magazine-on-t1d-and-autoimmunity/7186)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/several-studies-in-science-magazine-on-t1d-and-autoimmunity/7186 "2019-04-09T18:21:05Z")
Just starting to look at these but they seem interesting. Of course, involving mice, but still… https://immunology.sciencemag.org/ --- ## [60+ Years With T1D in 2008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/60-years-with-t1d-in-2008/7176)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/60-years-with-t1d-in-2008/7176 "2019-04-09T03:54:44Z")
The American Diabetes Association was created in 1940, five years before my diagnosis. The ADA magazine, Diabetes Forecast, began in 1948. In October, 2008 the magazine celebrated its 60’th anniversary. There was a searc… --- ## [Dexcom G6 & Moto 5 plus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-moto-5-plus/7115)
**Author:** [@ggulick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ggulick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-moto-5-plus/7115 "2019-04-09T06:37:24Z")
I have downloaded the xdrip + application on my Moto g5 plus. I cannot get it to provide information. At the top(in red) it says: “G6 State isn’t currently known. Next connection will update this.” I have read other pos… --- ## [Pinch an inch site rotation to a new place. It worked!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pinch-an-inch-site-rotation-to-a-new-place-it-worked/6475)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pinch-an-inch-site-rotation-to-a-new-place-it-worked/6475 "2019-04-08T16:41:32Z")
I’ve been rereading scores of posts that I’d missed over the last many months and recently stumbled on one of @eric’s “pinch an inch” suggestions. I decided to give it a try, in part because my belly has started rebellin… --- ## [Alarm Volume Issues and T:Slim/G6: Looking for ideas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alarm-volume-issues-and-t-slim-g6-looking-for-ideas/7108)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alarm-volume-issues-and-t-slim-g6-looking-for-ideas/7108 "2019-04-08T14:47:14Z")
I think my girl has already been through looking for ideas, but I’m posting to see what comes back. There are two main issues: Dexcom iPhone app volume is not adjustable and is very loud. My friend says it’s causing d… --- ## [No Benefit of Pumps Compared to MDI in Children: Study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-benefit-of-pumps-compared-to-mdi-in-children-study/7150)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-benefit-of-pumps-compared-to-mdi-in-children-study/7150 "2019-04-07T19:52:43Z")
An interesting read. Obviously, we’re on a pump, so we think it’s better for our family, but some of the numbers in this study are striking – namely the higher rate of adverse events on a pump: https://www.bmj.com/conten… --- ## [Dexcom Follow App Alarms no longer working after update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-follow-app-alarms-no-longer-working-after-update/7160)
**Author:** [@DDunn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DDunn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-follow-app-alarms-no-longer-working-after-update/7160 "2019-04-07T11:20:15Z")
We use Android Follow apps on our phones to receive alarms for my child. Yesterday, these follow apps, which always worked fine before, were updated to the “new improved” version. Now the app no longer alarms when BG g… --- ## [Does everyone eventually get hypo unawareness?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-everyone-eventually-get-hypo-unawareness/6940)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-everyone-eventually-get-hypo-unawareness/6940 "2019-04-07T13:11:42Z")
I read this claim in the magazine of the Dutch Diabetes association that most diabetics become hypo unaware 20 - 30 years after diagnosis and this process is accelerated by the frequency of hypos. They also claimed that … --- ## [Looking for a good vitamin supplement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-good-vitamin-supplement/7107)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-good-vitamin-supplement/7107 "2019-04-07T02:12:56Z")
An looking for a good suppliment to take to assist with helping me get goining again Wil list issues I want help with above and beyond dsups. Will list items I want to start with. Fatigue, ballance, mussel pain /weaknes… --- ## [New pump!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-pump/7112)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-pump/7112 "2019-04-06T00:49:15Z")
I am super excited because my new pump is coming in this week. I can’t wait. My endo has been recommending it and I have discussed it with him whenever he looks at my Clarity numbers and makes IC changes for me. Anytime… --- ## [New to FU!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-fu/7133)
**Author:** [@TopazRick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TopazRick)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-fu/7133 "2019-04-03T17:45:08Z")
Hello all!, I have a 670 system running in manual mode. I found that it never could catch up to my 2:1 CR and was always running high. In MM I have a 6.4 A1c…My question is I am interested in running the Spike app and… --- ## [Amazing site](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/amazing-site/7135)
**Author:** [@TopazRick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TopazRick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/amazing-site/7135 "2019-04-03T15:39:35Z")
I am really happy that I found this site…Going thru some of the older topics…Everyone here is totally on top of things that I always kinda blew off…But you all make it very interesting and concise. Thanks for the add! … --- ## [Start up help with Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/start-up-help-with-afrezza/6921)
**Author:** [@Jattzl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jattzl)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/start-up-help-with-afrezza/6921 "2019-04-03T14:57:57Z")
I have been reading all of FUD posts and links on Afrezza. I had no idea how uninformed I was and am going to start using it. I have talked with my doctor and I qualify as far as no lung issues. I’ve never smoked. I am … --- ## [Sick Day and Aftermath Settings post Stomach Bug](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-and-aftermath-settings-post-stomach-bug/7126)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-and-aftermath-settings-post-stomach-bug/7126 "2019-04-03T03:41:45Z")
How do you change your settings after a sick day? Samson had that period about 2 weeks ago where he was running super super high (like using 25 units a day). His numbers settled down. Then, a day later, he barfed. Since… --- ## [A flatline with the flu?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-flatline-with-the-flu/7099)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-flatline-with-the-flu/7099 "2019-03-30T19:22:30Z")
Ok, not an actual flatline, but I’m SUPER proud of my numbers over the last day or two. I have the flu and am using 200% basal and doubling boluses for meals then sugar surfing along the way. Last month with the stomach … --- ## [Newbie here and this T1D thing - anyone use Humulin 70/30 or the Walmart Novolin 70/30 with VLCD?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-here-and-this-t1d-thing-anyone-use-humulin-70-30-or-the-walmart-novolin-70-30-with-vlcd/6199)
**Author:** [@MNTexan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MNTexan)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-here-and-this-t1d-thing-anyone-use-humulin-70-30-or-the-walmart-novolin-70-30-with-vlcd/6199 "2019-03-29T14:57:00Z")
Would love some opinions on using the cheaper insulins while doing the Dr Bernstein low carb diet. I’m having pretty good results, very few hypos, but looking to dial it in a bit better (i.e. still running ~25 points hi… --- ## [Which CGM system is more advance, Dexcom, Freestyle Libre or Medtronic?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-cgm-system-is-more-advance-dexcom-freestyle-libre-or-medtronic/7042)
**Author:** [@Charlie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Charlie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-cgm-system-is-more-advance-dexcom-freestyle-libre-or-medtronic/7042 "2019-03-29T04:36:45Z")
\[Copying from the web\] CGM is a combination of sensor, transmitter and a reading device which can display glucose readings every 5 minutes without scanning the sensor and also user can get alerts. Dexcom CGM has all of … --- ## [Which would you change....Dexcom G5 runs 40 points low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-would-you-change-dexcom-g5-runs-40-points-low/6126)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-would-you-change-dexcom-g5-runs-40-points-low/6126 "2019-03-28T17:56:06Z")
AM Basal testing today has shown me how consistently my Dexcom G5 is running 40 points low. I had incorrectly assumed when I saw big spreads between fingersticks and Dexcom that it was lagging. This would also explain (a… --- ## [How to compensate for BG spike during HIIT workouts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-compensate-for-bg-spike-during-hiit-workouts/7087)
**Author:** [@Gadget](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gadget)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-compensate-for-bg-spike-during-hiit-workouts/7087 "2019-03-28T16:13:07Z")
Hello everyone, I just found the FUDiabetes forum and am reading daily- what a wealth of information. I’m 43, diagnosed T1D 3 years ago. My question is: Is there anything to help compensate for a significant BG spike d… --- ## [Azithromycin Starts A Phase-II? Clinical Trial (AIDIT)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/azithromycin-starts-a-phase-ii-clinical-trial-aidit/7048)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/azithromycin-starts-a-phase-ii-clinical-trial-aidit/7048 "2019-03-24T00:25:05Z")
I just posted a new blog: --- ## [Looking for a little feedback on Fish Oil and BGLs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-little-feedback-on-fish-oil-and-bgls/7039)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-little-feedback-on-fish-oil-and-bgls/7039 "2019-03-23T14:29:20Z")
Recently started taking 1 Fish Oil softgel daily and seems like BGLs have become more stable. But Dexcom curve shows these unusual (for me) single blips before returning to a more steady trend. Anyone have a good explana… --- ## [Insulin pump or CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-or-cgm/3969)
**Author:** [@Tali](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tali)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-or-cgm/3969 "2019-03-22T15:51:52Z")
I just recently was able to start on the pump again and was able to finally start the dexcom which I have been waiting or years to get…thank you good insurance finally! The issue I have run into is money. While my insu… --- ## [Insulin pump question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-question/7015)
**Author:** [@Tbjones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tbjones)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-question/7015 "2019-03-22T15:30:28Z")
I would love to know which pump ( you that are on pumps) would you recommend! My criteria would be easiest to learn and accuracy! I will be the first to admit that I am not very tech savvy! Thank you in advance for any … --- ## [New Gear](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear/7032)
**Author:** [@dennis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dennis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear/7032 "2019-03-21T22:01:45Z")
With my Animas Vibe (Which I loved. Best pump on the market IMO) officially out of warranty, and no hope for the future of Animas, it was time for an upgrade. A bit of background, I have been on a pump for about 20 year… --- ## [TrialNet no longer funding rescreening?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trialnet-no-longer-funding-rescreening/7027)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trialnet-no-longer-funding-rescreening/7027 "2019-03-21T04:36:19Z")
I just read a Facebook post saying that TrialNet is no longer offering yearly rescreening for autoantibody negative siblings. Apparently they lost their NIH funding. Does anyone know why and what’s going on? --- ## [Dexcom g6 sensor accuracy drops ~day 10](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-accuracy-drops-day-10/6849)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-accuracy-drops-day-10/6849 "2019-03-20T02:18:47Z")
I’ve read some other threads that have noted a decreasing trend in dexcom g6 accuracy, specifically around day 10. For my past 3 sensors (from 2 separate boxes) I’ve noticed that accuracy is pretty on target (within 20) … --- ## [Is there a "worse" kind of high bg?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-worse-kind-of-high-bg/4120)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-worse-kind-of-high-bg/4120 "2019-03-19T19:17:21Z")
Does anyone have any insight if there is a difference between being high (over 240) due to insulin interruption vs. being high (over 240) due to a food spike? I’ve always wondered if all highs are created equal as far as… --- ## [Hello, Dexcom. :D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hello-dexcom-d/5739)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hello-dexcom-d/5739 "2019-03-19T15:19:03Z")
So I got me some G6. :smiley: I’m all hooked up, being followed by all the family I need to be followed by (mom’s on it), and am already up and running on my phone AND Apple Watch. I have no idea how but suspect Dexcom … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=36) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=38)