# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=44 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 45 --- ## [So Word on FUD Street is Contour is the Meter to go with.... but why?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-word-on-fud-street-is-contour-is-the-meter-to-go-with-but-why/4506)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-word-on-fud-street-is-contour-is-the-meter-to-go-with-but-why/4506 "2018-09-16T18:52:56Z")
I know it’s frowned upon to use 18 different meters and test 24 times a day with each… and to sport the Libre and Guardian… but I can’t stop. I’m INTRIGUED by the numbers. I’m maybe a month out of my next endo appointme… --- ## [Peaks at school but not at home: do you get them?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peaks-at-school-but-not-at-home-do-you-get-them/3079)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peaks-at-school-but-not-at-home-do-you-get-them/3079 "2018-11-12T03:10:24Z")
This is a question for other teenagers (and their parents). Some peaks I get, I seem to only get them at school, For instance, 4 mornings out of 5, during the school week, I get a peak starting at 9:30 or 10. But I norm… --- ## [T:slim X2 Insulin Pump Approved in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-insulin-pump-approved-in-canada/5213)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-insulin-pump-approved-in-canada/5213 "2018-11-11T18:41:12Z")
Well finally the t:slim X2 Insulin Pump is approved in Canada. Reports say that a province by province roll out will occur “this quarter”. Sorry all the links that I have on the story come from financial pages… none fro… --- ## [Bad news: cannabis associated with 80% higher risk of DKA!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-news-cannabis-associated-with-80-higher-risk-of-dka/5441)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-news-cannabis-associated-with-80-higher-risk-of-dka/5441 "2018-11-11T05:56:09Z")
This JAMA letter discusses the association between self-reported cannabis use and DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis): To read the full article, you need to sign up for a free account—or you can read the summary on WebMD: T… --- ## [Xdrip and dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-dexcom/5461)
**Author:** [@Ebenoit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ebenoit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-dexcom/5461 "2018-11-10T21:11:17Z")
I am about one week into using xdrip and I love it but has a few questions that I am hoping someone out there can help me answer. I was under the impression that I couldn’t”t run both dexcom (clarify) and xdrip but there… --- ## [Quick Question about Insulin and Weight Gain \](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-question-about-insulin-and-weight-gain-sigh/4353)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-question-about-insulin-and-weight-gain-sigh/4353 "2018-07-07T05:15:18Z")
It might be the late night peanuts, or, I suppose, it could’ve had something to do with the cookie raids, but since that seems highly unlikely, I thought I’d ask about whether or not my recent increase in insulin could b… --- ## [BG impacts of minor surgery?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-impacts-of-minor-surgery/5404)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-impacts-of-minor-surgery/5404 "2018-11-07T18:52:33Z")
So I just had a minor (out-patient) surgery. Removal of lipoma (fatty growth) from shoulder. Fairly common, not genetic, about 1/5 of people have one according to the surgeon. I’ve had it for ten years or so, and only ha… --- ## [Thought this research was interesting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thought-this-research-was-interesting/5393)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thought-this-research-was-interesting/5393 "2018-11-06T15:43:18Z")
--- ## [The Joslin Medals for long term T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-joslin-medals-for-long-term-t1d/5398)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-joslin-medals-for-long-term-t1d/5398 "2018-11-06T12:13:30Z")
On February 26, 2017 there were 5,123 people who had received the 50 year Joslin medal. There were also 95 who had the 75 year medal, and 9 had the 80 year medal. Since that date I have read that there are now more than … --- ## [BG rebound after low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-rebound-after-low/5401)
**Author:** [@Catalyst5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catalyst5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-rebound-after-low/5401 "2018-11-05T17:03:14Z")
Lately, I have noticed a change in my son’s BG patterns- he often measures in the 70s or low 80s one hour after eating, and for fear he is going lower, he usually eats 2-3 grams of carb trying to avoid going lower than 7… --- ## [Anyone hear/know about this ? From 2014](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-hear-know-about-this-from-2014/5400)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-hear-know-about-this-from-2014/5400 "2018-11-05T01:06:13Z")
--- ## [Dexcom backorder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-backorder/5381)
**Author:** [@Kbarense](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kbarense)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-backorder/5381 "2018-11-03T04:43:36Z")
I have Kaiser and let them now a few weeks ago that I need to refill my Dexcom supplies. They told me that they have no idea when they will become available has Dexcom in backorder mode. Anyone have any more info about… --- ## [What has two thumbs, a cute smile and ZERO T1 antibodies!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-has-two-thumbs-a-cute-smile-and-zero-t1-antibodies/5377)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-has-two-thumbs-a-cute-smile-and-zero-t1-antibodies/5377 "2018-11-02T23:07:39Z")
This guy!!! I know that doesn’t guarantee Samson’s little brother won’t get type 1, but it’s nice to have some of that risk decreased a little. I’m sure I’ll still hold my breath just a little right around this time n… --- ## [Pretty flat: 12h and 6h](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretty-flat-12h-and-6h/5361)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretty-flat-12h-and-6h/5361 "2018-11-01T22:41:37Z")
--- ## [Basal Discussion Deep Dive for Everyone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-discussion-deep-dive-for-everyone/4536)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-discussion-deep-dive-for-everyone/4536 "2018-11-01T19:22:12Z")
I think putting my deep dive questions in my “Basal Rates & Hormones” thread was confusing some people as to what I was asking yesterday, so I want to start a new thread to just discuss the ins and outs of basal insulin … --- ## [Golimumab Update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/golimumab-update/5329)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/golimumab-update/5329 "2018-11-01T09:52:07Z")
I just posted a blog which is a general update to research on Golimumab (sold as Simponi). There are three clinical trials underway right now: --- ## [I've missed you! & NEW GADGETS, FINALLY](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ive-missed-you-new-gadgets-finally/5346)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ive-missed-you-new-gadgets-finally/5346 "2018-10-31T20:14:15Z")
Hi FUD, feels like it has been ages since I’ve talked to you all. I’ve been gone because my big synthetic biology competition was this last week. It’s been hectic, and everything magically came together in the last 48 h… --- ## [Study: this enzyme lowers BG without insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-this-enzyme-lowers-bg-without-insulin/5204)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-this-enzyme-lowers-bg-without-insulin/5204 "2018-10-17T00:05:26Z")
This interesting study discovered an enzyme that temporarily lowers BG without requiring insulin: Medical News Today: Could this amino acid improve glucose control in diabetes?. It appears that the amino acid \[alanin… --- ## [What is the most frustrating thing about living with diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-most-frustrating-thing-about-living-with-diabetes/3997)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-most-frustrating-thing-about-living-with-diabetes/3997 "2018-08-22T02:54:19Z")
I belong to a few FB groups for diabetics and just wanted to put forth this topic and discussion. Some of the posts were: I hate all the pricks in the day. Inability to eat all the carby foods. Unsupportive, ignorant… --- ## [College Project...Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/college-project-diabetes/5202)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/college-project-diabetes/5202 "2018-10-13T22:32:48Z")
I have a grandniece who has graduated from high school, and she has started college. She was given an assignment in her Student Development class. Her project is to identify obstacles in her own life that have kept her … --- ## [First endo appointment since getting my act together/finding FUD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-endo-appointment-since-getting-my-act-together-finding-fud/5050)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-endo-appointment-since-getting-my-act-together-finding-fud/5050 "2018-10-12T06:21:35Z")
He walked into the room and asked “have you been keeping any logs?”, probably expecting my usual “no not really, sorry…” but instead I produced a folder containing 2 months worth of fingerstick logs and probably about 20… --- ## [JDRF Funding for a Cure 2018](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jdrf-funding-for-a-cure-2018/5156)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jdrf-funding-for-a-cure-2018/5156 "2018-10-09T05:13:52Z")
I just made my annual blog posting which lists all clinical trials aimed at curing type-1 diabetes, and then describes which are funded by JDRF and which are not. It is a good posting both to see an overview of everythi… --- ## [27 year diaversary :)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/27-year-diaversary/5173)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/27-year-diaversary/5173 "2018-10-09T01:21:23Z")
I just realized that today is my 27 year diaversary. :slight\_smile: It is also Thanksgiving here in Canada (well, technically yesterday, but my parents and siblings and I are doing the feast today). And I have a lot to … --- ## [Omnipod Dash slow release](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-slow-release/4847)
**Author:** [@aleasa24](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/aleasa24)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-slow-release/4847 "2018-10-07T19:55:32Z")
So has anyone (Omnipod users) been selected by their doctors to use the dash in its begging release. Unfortunately my doctor was not selected to be apart of it so I won’t be able to get my hands on it earlier but if and … --- ## [Shower Drops](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shower-drops/5149)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shower-drops/5149 "2018-10-07T05:08:32Z")
Took a shower 3 hours after my dinner bolus. 0.9 IOB. This is a pretty typical shower drop for me and I caught it with two glucose tabs. Do others experience this? --- ## [Dropping Four Research Programs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dropping-four-research-programs/5105)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dropping-four-research-programs/5105 "2018-10-05T05:18:28Z")
I just posted a blog on four research programs that I no longer think are cure focused research, either because they have not published any forward progress for a long time, or changed their focus away from a cure: I… --- ## [Type 1 For 89 Years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-for-89-years/5120)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-for-89-years/5120 "2018-10-04T00:53:47Z")
This is a link to the type 1 diabetes life of Lillian Stamps. The link is three years old, so she is now 92 years old, and has lived for 89 years with type 1. That is 16 more years than my 73 years with type 1. I need he… --- ## [Basal comparison for kids](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-comparison-for-kids/5092)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-comparison-for-kids/5092 "2018-10-02T21:56:33Z")
Michel’s post got me thinking about this topic. This probably doesn’t apply as much to pre-k kids, because their school schedules and activities are probably more variable. But for those of you with kids in elementary,… --- ## [Tandem Basal-IQ in Action!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-basal-iq-in-action/5085)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-basal-iq-in-action/5085 "2018-09-30T03:23:12Z")
As many of you know, way too many of our nights look like the following picture due to teenage hormones. It is unpredictable though, which has prevented us from being more aggressive. By unpredictable I mean that 3/5 n… --- ## [Dexcom/insurance question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-insurance-question/4993)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-insurance-question/4993 "2018-09-28T22:16:20Z")
Ugh, my Dexcom G5 transmitter just died and I have six G5 sensors left. I have been going back and forth with New England Home Medical Equipment, the supply house for my CGM stuff, about getting CGM supplies refilled. … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=43) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=45)