# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=43 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 44 --- ## [T1D medical alert tattoos?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-medical-alert-tattoos/5708)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-medical-alert-tattoos/5708 "2018-12-09T16:34:20Z")
I used to have a medic alert tag on my watchband to notify EMTs that I have T1D in case I was injured and unresponsive. It was a bit uncomfortable and eventually wore off, but I liked the idea. I’ve been thinking about g… --- ## [Falling asleep while working out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/falling-asleep-while-working-out/5752)
**Author:** [@arnolfo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/arnolfo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/falling-asleep-while-working-out/5752 "2018-12-08T23:17:42Z")
While working out an hour after dinner and insulin shot I feel my numbers rise thus become sleepy - feel like a zombie. But I push through it best I can. Anyone else have this battle? Am I doing more harm than good? --- ## [Best overnight EVER!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-overnight-ever/5738)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-overnight-ever/5738 "2018-12-08T03:33:42Z")
--- ## [Basal 0.50 or bolus adjustment?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-0-50-or-bolus-adjustment/5725)
**Author:** [@airtas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/airtas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-0-50-or-bolus-adjustment/5725 "2018-12-07T04:21:01Z")
Hi all, was wondering your thoughts on this. Had a lunch bolus of 7.5 units at 1:11pm 123 was my glucose. at 4:31 I was dropping low so I had 25 grams of carbs. at 6:10 I was dropping again so I had 18 grams of carbs… --- ## [Workaround for downtime on G6 sensor swap?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/workaround-for-downtime-on-g6-sensor-swap/5743)
**Author:** [@eugmocoo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/eugmocoo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/workaround-for-downtime-on-g6-sensor-swap/5743 "2018-12-06T22:10:00Z")
Has anyone got a methodology for doing a Dexcom G6 sensor swap to eliminate the downtime? Possibly utilizing the G6 receiver and the phone simultaneously? --- ## [Micro-dosing glucagon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/micro-dosing-glucagon/5689)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/micro-dosing-glucagon/5689 "2018-12-06T14:10:49Z")
It didn’t occur to me during the night – I was too busy consuming two tubes of glucose tabs, plus juice boxes and cookies – but it looks like the ideal time to have tried a micro-dose of glucagon. Except I’d have no clue… --- ## [Gastroparesis, too much bolus or too much basal?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gastroparesis-too-much-bolus-or-too-much-basal/5535)
**Author:** [@airtas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/airtas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gastroparesis-too-much-bolus-or-too-much-basal/5535 "2018-12-06T08:46:29Z")
Today I had pizza around 726 for dinner two slices probably 70 carbs. I did 5 units up front and 2 over 2 hours. I was at 120 and corrected at 160 at 5pm with 1.50 units. By 8:26 I was at 62 had about 30 carbs of Peps… --- ## [Celiac disease and Cystic Fibrosis Drug](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/celiac-disease-and-cystic-fibrosis-drug/5728)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/celiac-disease-and-cystic-fibrosis-drug/5728 "2018-12-05T19:57:55Z")
I thought this was an interesting research finding, though only tangentially related to T1D: There is also a celiac vaccine in Stage II clinical trials: https://celiac.org/about-the-foundation/featured-news/2018/09/… --- ## [Pump malfunction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-malfunction/5698)
**Author:** [@savvv.05](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/savvv.05)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-malfunction/5698 "2018-12-05T13:15:34Z")
My t:slim pump was at 30 something units this morning and I got to class and it said it was empty. I didn’t bolts anything, I didn’t prime anything, nothing. I don’t understand what’s going on…maybe a leak in the tubing … --- ## [Instinct versus observation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/instinct-versus-observation/5688)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/instinct-versus-observation/5688 "2018-12-05T07:10:50Z")
Last night I was low and my wife brought me some juice. I was sipping out of the bottle, but kept drinking, because I really felt low. At some point, my wife said to me, “That’s enough, you are going to go high”. But I k… --- ## [New to Basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-basal/5482)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-basal/5482 "2018-12-03T19:33:11Z")
I started Tresiba 3 nights ago, after finally getting a prescription from my doctor. I’d like to share my experience because I was looking for threads from anyone with LADA on MDI just getting started on basal, and I did… --- ## [Nicky's Chip Challenge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickys-chip-challenge/5631)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickys-chip-challenge/5631 "2018-12-02T22:56:20Z")
Hi @Nickyghaleb, I want you to try this. I know it probably won’t work for you. But you should at least give it a shot. Because after-all, we learn more from our failures. So this might be a good thing to help you lear… --- ## [ISIG and Calibration Factor: Using my Sensor Raw Data as part of Blood Sugar Management:](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/isig-and-calibration-factor-using-my-sensor-raw-data-as-part-of-blood-sugar-management/4099)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/isig-and-calibration-factor-using-my-sensor-raw-data-as-part-of-blood-sugar-management/4099 "2018-12-01T23:50:36Z")
Okay. I’ve been here long enough to throw out the big one… I will prepare myself to be told I’m wrong (and that would be okay), to be told everyone’s already doing it (then maybe someone will show me how), or the most li… --- ## [Blog on Vitamin D and Omega-3s (EPA/DHA "Fish Oil") Start a Patient Driven Study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blog-on-vitamin-d-and-omega-3s-epa-dha-fish-oil-start-a-patient-driven-study/5680)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blog-on-vitamin-d-and-omega-3s-epa-dha-fish-oil-start-a-patient-driven-study/5680 "2018-12-01T22:27:45Z")
I’ve just posted a long blog on a Vitamin D / Omega-3 study: Joshua --- ## [Is the Medtronic 670G a more/less forgiving pump (discussion fork)?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-the-medtronic-670g-a-more-less-forgiving-pump-discussion-fork/5661)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-the-medtronic-670g-a-more-less-forgiving-pump-discussion-fork/5661 "2018-11-30T16:28:39Z")
Not to bring this back around to the 670G again, but I don’t believe that to be true when you have a pump that is administering insulin without your input. My pump could give me 0 insulin or could give me more than 200%… --- ## [Do I need basal? No basal in early diagnosis of T1D, but dealing with pretty big and frequent spikes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-i-need-basal-no-basal-in-early-diagnosis-of-t1d-but-dealing-with-pretty-big-and-frequent-spikes/5561)
**Author:** [@Flavia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Flavia)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-i-need-basal-no-basal-in-early-diagnosis-of-t1d-but-dealing-with-pretty-big-and-frequent-spikes/5561 "2018-11-29T13:35:06Z")
Well hello! Nice to meet you! I am not really sure how everything around here works yet, since I am very very new to this forum, but I didn’t seem to find any thread to answer my question. If there is one, please direct… --- ## [Calling All T1D Women: Please help our survey!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calling-all-t1d-women-please-help-our-survey/5331)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calling-all-t1d-women-please-help-our-survey/5331 "2018-11-28T04:00:31Z")
T1D FUD Women, I am working on compiling what women have to say about their experience with Type 1 Diabetes. I want to compile a Wiki based on the many female experiences we have here on FUD. How did being female impact… --- ## [Basal rates related to food consumption](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-rates-related-to-food-consumption/5616)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-rates-related-to-food-consumption/5616 "2018-11-27T22:17:07Z")
I know that there is a general rule-of-thumb which says that basal insulin has nothing to do with food. You bolus for food and you take basal for when you are not eating. And people are told that you do basal testing by … --- ## [Hormone peaks: what I learned so far](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hormone-peaks-what-i-learned-so-far/5574)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hormone-peaks-what-i-learned-so-far/5574 "2018-11-23T10:49:37Z")
The hardest thing I have to control is hormone peaks. I have made progress in the last year, but I am not yet able to deal with them well. Just better than I used to. I get morning hormone peaks at school almost every d… --- ## [Endo appointment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-appointment/5562)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-appointment/5562 "2018-11-21T10:28:59Z")
I had my endo appointment today. It was a phenomenal experience. As you may recall, I interviewed the endo a few months ago. Today was my first actual appointment with her. I sent her some topics to discuss a week prio… --- ## [Omnipod what the heck](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-what-the-heck/5445)
**Author:** [@Catiya](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catiya)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-what-the-heck/5445 "2018-11-20T23:38:36Z")
I have been using the Ominipod since August and have very little problems until this week. On Tuesday I went into my Endo and we did some adjustments to my basal insulin program to cover parts of the day/night where I a… --- ## [Post low muscle weakness?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-low-muscle-weakness/5541)
**Author:** [@Catiya](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catiya)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-low-muscle-weakness/5541 "2018-11-19T16:04:53Z")
I’m wondering if anyone knows if exaggerated muscle weakness can develop after a hypoglycemia episode? Went down to 42 last night and this morning I can barely pick up my feet to walk. Muscle weakness is a known issue f… --- ## [Thank you, FUD, for being the Bad Bums you are (and for helping me to find my groove)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thank-you-fud-for-being-the-bad-bums-you-are-and-for-helping-me-to-find-my-groove/5520)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thank-you-fud-for-being-the-bad-bums-you-are-and-for-helping-me-to-find-my-groove/5520 "2018-11-18T19:06:02Z")
I went to my endo this morning, and as I sat in her office, looking at all of the generic diabetes stuff plastered on the walls and coming through the TV, I thought about you guys. I don’t have spectacular numbers to re… --- ## [PWDs on SGLT2 inhibitors have 2x risk of amputation and DKA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pwds-on-sglt2-inhibitors-have-2x-risk-of-amputation-and-dka/5526)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pwds-on-sglt2-inhibitors-have-2x-risk-of-amputation-and-dka/5526 "2018-11-17T11:42:08Z")
This is a new, large observational study, which muddies up the field of SGLT2 inhibitors. It links use of SGLT2 inhibitors in general with a 2x risk of lower limb amputation and of Diabetic Keto Acidosis. So far, one SG… --- ## [Interesting? Maternal gluten consumption & T1D development in offspring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-maternal-gluten-consumption-t1d-development-in-offspring/5506)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-maternal-gluten-consumption-t1d-development-in-offspring/5506 "2018-11-17T03:03:40Z")
--- ## [Bagels -- The Perfect Food for Blood Sugar Management](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bagels-the-perfect-food-for-blood-sugar-management/5503)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bagels-the-perfect-food-for-blood-sugar-management/5503 "2018-11-16T20:06:20Z")
Sometimes, the best food for blood sugar control is not what you think. This is Samson’s BG 4 hours after eating a bagel for breakfast. It’s kinda funny – for us this is kind of a “parenting fail” because it meant we wer… --- ## [Grande Pumpkin Spiced Latte + a Glazed Donut: Thanks Basal-IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grande-pumpkin-spiced-latte-a-glazed-donut-thanks-basal-iq/5483)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grande-pumpkin-spiced-latte-a-glazed-donut-thanks-basal-iq/5483 "2018-11-16T18:27:43Z")
So let me first say, I don’t typically have 100 carbs of pure sugar for breakfast. I got my blood drawn this morning, and I decided to treat myself afterwards to break the fast, since the clinic just happened to be next … --- ## [Omnipod for basal, Kwikpen for bolus?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-for-basal-kwikpen-for-bolus/4018)
**Author:** [@John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-for-basal-kwikpen-for-bolus/4018 "2018-11-14T14:21:58Z")
Anyone who is using this combination? I am a type1 for 30 years this summer and pretty decently adjusted. So far I am using Lantus insulin as the basal insulin but suspect that Lantus to have some unwanted sideeffects. … --- ## [Diabecell Research Closes Out (With Comments on Encapsulation In General)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabecell-research-closes-out-with-comments-on-encapsulation-in-general/3299)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabecell-research-closes-out-with-comments-on-encapsulation-in-general/3299 "2018-11-14T01:27:48Z")
Diabecell is an encapsulated pig beta cell treatment aimed at curing type-1 diabetes. This research started in the 1990s, and was part of a group of encapsulated stem cell cures which were developed at the same time by … --- ## [The differences between teens and adults in diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-differences-between-teens-and-adults-in-diabetes/5472)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-differences-between-teens-and-adults-in-diabetes/5472 "2018-11-13T18:08:54Z")
We all write about YDMV, but we also try to draw lessons from what we see. I think it makes sense because there must be patterns that apply to groups or to many, and at the same time the patterns don’t apply to everyone. … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=42) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=44)