# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Cholesterol success](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cholesterol-success/15437)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cholesterol-success/15437 "2026-01-15T15:04:38Z")
Hi guys. Been a while since I’ve posted here, but wanted to share a success story. I’ve struggled with cholesterol since diagnosis 21 years ago (and probably prior, just didn’t go to the Dr.). I followed the Bernst… --- ## [Omnipod pod orientation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-orientation/15725)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-orientation/15725 "2026-01-05T04:34:23Z")
I recently learned that the Omnipod cannula inserts at less than a 90 angle (45\*?). I have been placing pods “right side up” (to me, with the curved side pointing down; then right side down (curve side pointing up) afte… --- ## [Has Dexcom changed the G7 adhesive recently?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-dexcom-changed-the-g7-adhesive-recently/15720)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-dexcom-changed-the-g7-adhesive-recently/15720 "2026-01-04T02:00:04Z")
After months of wearing the Dexcom G7 sensors, I have suddenly developed an allergy to the sensor adhesive. Two from the same batch caused angry skin reactions, so I pulled off the second one after only three days and re… --- ## [Unicorn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unicorn/15706)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unicorn/15706 "2026-01-03T15:18:35Z")
Can anyone find the distribution for a1c in diabetics across the U.S. for T1s and T2s? What percentage of the population achieves an a1c below 7 for both T1 and T2? I’m also wondering if these statistics have changed w… --- ## [Sub 7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sub-7/15647)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sub-7/15647 "2025-12-12T18:27:26Z")
My doc and I were pleased to see my latest A1c come in at 6.7– I have not had one below 7 in 20 years, that was the year I took up running and did a first half marathon. My tandem data is showing latest time in range at … --- ## [Fixing the Low to High Rollercoaster](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fixing-the-low-to-high-rollercoaster/14497)
**Author:** [@RachelMaraii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RachelMaraii)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fixing-the-low-to-high-rollercoaster/14497 "2025-12-05T17:17:29Z")
I’ve been reading Think Like a Pancreas and realized it’s not normal to go low multiple times a day, every day… :sweat\_smile: Haha. We convince ourselves of silly things, huh? (Still only 20% of the way through, so I’m s… --- ## [Should I take statins?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-i-take-statins/14968)
**Author:** [@Bananaman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bananaman)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-i-take-statins/14968 "2025-12-04T01:00:40Z")
Hi guys and gals, Some recent blood work came back with “Consider statins” printed across the top and my subsequent conversation with a physician had him trying to convince me of the merits of taking them. He says I sho… --- ## [Retinopathy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/retinopathy/15605)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/retinopathy/15605 "2025-11-20T17:23:12Z")
Anybody have retinopathy and know a bunch about treatment for it? I have someone who reached out for someone to speak on a panel. I don’t have it, nor do I know anything about it. --- ## [Is Epstein-Barr virus also possibly linked to T1 diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-epstein-barr-virus-also-possibly-linked-to-t1-diabetes/15596)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-epstein-barr-virus-also-possibly-linked-to-t1-diabetes/15596 "2025-11-19T16:22:05Z")
Read this fascinating article a few days ago: Stanford Medicine scientists tie lupus to a virus nearly all of us carry I am just right now wondering if this activation mechanism of Epstein-Barr could also be linked to T… --- ## [Your Most Accurate Dexcom Sensor Site](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-most-accurate-dexcom-sensor-site/4430)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-most-accurate-dexcom-sensor-site/4430 "2025-11-15T01:17:30Z")
i was on the Dexcom G4 and G5 a couple of years back (maybe 3 yrs ago??). i had too many problems with it, though. i did stick with it for about 1 &1/2 yrs. i tried different sites, but i just couldnt get it to work for … --- ## [T:Slim or Omnipod for 12/13 year old boy in 2025](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-or-omnipod-for-12-13-year-old-boy-in-2025/15550)
**Author:** [@CatBirdDog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatBirdDog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-or-omnipod-for-12-13-year-old-boy-in-2025/15550 "2025-11-12T18:09:52Z")
Hello all! This is my first post here. I know this has probably been covered quite a few times before. My son is 12, nearly 13, and was diagnosed at the beginning of August. We are using MDI and Dexcom G7. He would lo… --- ## [I know I asked this once before](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-know-i-asked-this-once-before/15572)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-know-i-asked-this-once-before/15572 "2025-11-11T23:14:11Z")
I kinda didn’t believe the responses, so I’m gonna ask one more time…. This is a slightly different slice of the diabetes population, so maybe I get a different answer. This stuff NEVER happens to you guys? When I c… --- ## [Does anyone know if the Bluejay gts is compatible with dexcom g7 or dexcom one plus?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-know-if-the-bluejay-gts-is-compatible-with-dexcom-g7-or-dexcom-one-plus/15082)
**Author:** [@Dubdave](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dubdave)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-know-if-the-bluejay-gts-is-compatible-with-dexcom-g7-or-dexcom-one-plus/15082 "2025-11-11T04:22:05Z")
Bluejay gts compatibility with dexcom g7 or dexcom one plus?? I have it operating with the G6 but I’m being softly pushed towards an alternative sensor. Has anyone any idea?? --- ## [Uplift our spirits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uplift-our-spirits/15554)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uplift-our-spirits/15554 "2025-11-07T18:29:04Z")
I want to run a couple exploratory threads to lift our spirits after the tu announcement. One idea might be to explore the wayback machine so everybody knows how to access old posts on tu. Another idea came up from Sco… --- ## [Tattoos with Insulin Pumps & CGMs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tattoos-with-insulin-pumps-cgms/15495)
**Author:** [@SarahFreq](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SarahFreq)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tattoos-with-insulin-pumps-cgms/15495 "2025-10-28T20:43:46Z")
Hello. I’m curious. I’ve had tattoos since I was 18, but as of recent, I started to get more. I’ve met a few diabetics at my tattoo shop & 2 of them said their CGMs work fine on their tattoos. This blew my mind. I was al… --- ## [Starting GLP1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-glp1/15476)
**Author:** [@mstan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mstan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-glp1/15476 "2025-10-03T23:13:57Z")
I am about to start using wegovy…a bit apprehensive. Any tips? --- ## [Ratio of Planned Carbs to Oops Carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ratio-of-planned-carbs-to-oops-carbs/7765)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ratio-of-planned-carbs-to-oops-carbs/7765 "2025-09-08T14:31:20Z")
Just curious for those who are happy with their control…or not…so everyone, really: What is your proportion of planned carbs in a day compared to your unplanned carbs (oops carbs, low carbs) in a day? --- ## [First islet cell transplant without immunosuppression](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-islet-cell-transplant-without-immunosuppression/15441)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-islet-cell-transplant-without-immunosuppression/15441 "2025-09-05T11:38:51Z")
A very interesting study by a Swedish-American collaboration of researchers was published recently. The focus of this study was islet transplantation without immunosuppression. This is supposedly the first time ever a ty… --- ## [Treating Hypos: Never Learned This](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treating-hypos-never-learned-this/15384)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treating-hypos-never-learned-this/15384 "2025-08-27T02:02:09Z")
Few non T1Ds truly understand the adrenaline thumping of a plummeting low, the alerts clanging, while waiting for a glass of juice to kick in. I was, as the Brits say, gobsmacked to read Dan Hellers piece, having never … --- ## [Ever had a weird reported lowness like this?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ever-had-a-weird-reported-lowness-like-this/15395)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ever-had-a-weird-reported-lowness-like-this/15395 "2025-08-21T23:51:50Z")
My meter said 35. I checked a different meter, and it said 31. Rechecked first meter, and it said 34. I feel fine. Dexcom is saying I am low. Another meter check, and it again said 35. ? Really feel fine still. --- ## [School Start & 504 Plans](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/school-start-504-plans/15412)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/school-start-504-plans/15412 "2025-08-15T20:00:34Z")
The website “Waltzing the Dragon” at https://mailchi.mp/waltzingthedragon/jun2025powerless-summertraveltips-carbfactoring-pbbananawrap-13791971?e=8a4aa73482 has some articles on starting a new school year for those with … --- ## [Ozempic and similar drugs for Type 1?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ozempic-and-similar-drugs-for-type-1/14566)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ozempic-and-similar-drugs-for-type-1/14566 "2025-08-15T18:06:45Z")
Why Ozempic, Mounjaro, and GLP-1s Could Be Game Changers for Type 1 Diabetes – Diabetes Daily Came across this article which started off interesting but ended up baffling me. Would appreciate hearing from anybody who ha… --- ## [Swedish study - higher risk developing T1DM in rural vs urban children](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swedish-study-higher-risk-developing-t1dm-in-rural-vs-urban-children/15400)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swedish-study-higher-risk-developing-t1dm-in-rural-vs-urban-children/15400 "2025-08-09T03:07:37Z")
Just heard a little blurb on the morning news about this study. Haven’t been able to find the actual paper but did find an article with more information. This is just a statistical study and does not go into reasons.Inte… --- ## [Interesting study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study/15401)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study/15401 "2025-08-05T05:53:38Z")
--- ## [Survey opportunity for $100 gift card](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survey-opportunity-for-100-gift-card/15359)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survey-opportunity-for-100-gift-card/15359 "2025-07-22T14:30:14Z")
Here is an opportunity to take part in a research study. I think it’s just answering some questions and it might take an hour. And you get a $100 gift card. It’s being put on by the Beta Cell Foundation. The requiremen… --- ## [Curious about CGM Shelf Life (G7, Libre 3, etc.) in Different Countries](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/curious-about-cgm-shelf-life-g7-libre-3-etc-in-different-countries/15372)
**Author:** [@ShichengZhou](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ShichengZhou)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/curious-about-cgm-shelf-life-g7-libre-3-etc-in-different-countries/15372 "2025-07-21T14:28:23Z")
Hi everyone, I’m curious about the typical shelf life of CGM sensors that people receive in different parts of the world. In my experience with Dexcom G7, the time until the “Use By” date can range from 12 to 18 months. … --- ## [Viacyte--Cautiously Optimistic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/viacyte-cautiously-optimistic/1534)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/viacyte-cautiously-optimistic/1534 "2025-07-17T13:53:09Z")
Just saw this recently. Hopefully devices like these can offer a practical cure sooner than later. Immunosuppressive drugs are a deal-breaker for me though. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2142976-first-implants… --- ## [What went wrong here, bolus or basal?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-went-wrong-here-bolus-or-basal/15351)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-went-wrong-here-bolus-or-basal/15351 "2025-07-16T21:20:42Z")
(Posting my latest snafu here as a starter, feel free to keep it going with your own on topic posts) My usual breakfast bolus has transitioned to a combo of 7 units Lyumjev injection plus 4u affrezza, followed by the… --- ## [C-Peptide replacement therapy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/c-peptide-replacement-therapy/15326)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/c-peptide-replacement-therapy/15326 "2025-06-26T15:02:01Z")
Most here know that the Beta cells secret proinsulin which is cleaved into insulin and C-Peptide. For a long time it was thought that the only use for C-Peptide was to measure secreted insulin since it has a longer half-… --- ## [Rule #1: if you want to criticise a Diabetic who is eating sugar, check first](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rule-1-if-you-want-to-criticise-a-diabetic-who-is-eating-sugar-check-first/15327)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rule-1-if-you-want-to-criticise-a-diabetic-who-is-eating-sugar-check-first/15327 "2025-06-21T23:02:31Z")
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