# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=45 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 46 --- ## [Effect of 3 months' travel on blood glucose levels (BG): summary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-3-months-travel-on-blood-glucose-levels-bg-summary/5088)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-3-months-travel-on-blood-glucose-levels-bg-summary/5088 "2018-09-28T06:04:18Z")
This is the summary of what we have observed over 3 months of itinerant travel this summer with our T1D teen. In a few words: his BG was better while traveling than during the school year. Background When our boy went … --- ## [Symlin/Insulin combo reduces spikes significantly post-meal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/symlin-insulin-combo-reduces-spikes-significantly-post-meal/5072)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/symlin-insulin-combo-reduces-spikes-significantly-post-meal/5072 "2018-09-26T17:17:18Z")
Interesting, even though it’s a Phase I so basically just a safety trial. A 97% reduction in post-meal spikes seems pretty impressive; I wonder how it compares to manually doing a separate Symlin injection. However, I’ve… --- ## [Basal Testing for the 670G Auto Mode](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-testing-for-the-670g-auto-mode/5022)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-testing-for-the-670g-auto-mode/5022 "2018-09-24T01:51:39Z")
I started up auto this morning and have a question going in. This has been on my mind for a year. As Auto is a “dynamic insulin delivery” system, does that mean its “basal” delivery is exempt from basal testing? Every ho… --- ## [Scattered and looking for something new.... Been Pumping for 12 Years and have Really known Nothing But](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/scattered-and-looking-for-something-new-been-pumping-for-12-years-and-have-really-known-nothing-but/4871)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 301\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/scattered-and-looking-for-something-new-been-pumping-for-12-years-and-have-really-known-nothing-but/4871 "2018-09-23T19:17:19Z")
Okay, @Eric. My kittens should be safe. I’ve started a new thread. I’m not really sure what I’m doing, but I’m feeling an itch. I’ve been using the 670G since last June, and it has been all consuming. I have learned so … --- ## [NDC Codes, or how to ensure your endo prescribes the right stuff](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ndc-codes-or-how-to-ensure-your-endo-prescribes-the-right-stuff/5055)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ndc-codes-or-how-to-ensure-your-endo-prescribes-the-right-stuff/5055 "2018-09-23T11:53:32Z")
I used to get scripts for the wrong things from endo’s, so I started getting the NDC number and then when I request something I give them the NDC. That way they know what to write the script for, and they can’t debate … --- ## [Our experience of travel and time changes with insulin basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-experience-of-travel-and-time-changes-with-insulin-basal/5028)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-experience-of-travel-and-time-changes-with-insulin-basal/5028 "2018-09-22T01:56:31Z")
\[time change and insulin basal: we have been using an insulin pump all along, so this post may not apply directly to MDI users\] For the past three months, we have been traveling non-stop, all summer. We left the US on J… --- ## [Accuracy Expectations on the First Day of a Sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accuracy-expectations-on-the-first-day-of-a-sensor/5008)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accuracy-expectations-on-the-first-day-of-a-sensor/5008 "2018-09-21T20:19:23Z")
I’m reading about sensor technology this morning, and I wanted to ask you all a question about your own first day accuracy for comparison purposes. From my understanding, there is an FBR (foreign body response) effect t… --- ## [Drastically lowering basal rates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drastically-lowering-basal-rates/5037)
**Author:** [@sanfran](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sanfran)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drastically-lowering-basal-rates/5037 "2018-09-21T12:56:42Z")
I couldn’t find a thread that addressed this topic specifically so I started this. Feel free to point me in the right direction if one already exists. This is pretty simple but I’d like to see if anybody else has had th… --- ## [Ready to try my first IM injection, but](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ready-to-try-my-first-im-injection-but/3885)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ready-to-try-my-first-im-injection-but/3885 "2018-09-20T21:24:04Z")
I had a croissant (30 g carb) for a late lunch. Two hours later I’d risen from 5.4 (97) to 16.7 (300). Pod is new, looks dry. I’ve now levelled off but I’m not yet dropping. So it looks like a perfect time to experiment … --- ## [PreBolusing Time as a Measure of Basal Strength](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prebolusing-time-as-a-measure-of-basal-strength/5039)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prebolusing-time-as-a-measure-of-basal-strength/5039 "2018-09-20T20:36:46Z")
I’m always looking for additional indicators that will help me adjust my temp basal needs accurately and timely for my changing insulin sensitivity. (I use Humalog in my pods.) I’m currently watching how long it takes m… --- ## [Thanks FUD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanks-fud/5016)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanks-fud/5016 "2018-09-17T19:22:59Z")
I went to my endocrinologist appointment a couple of days ago. My A1c came back as… 5.1%!! Woot woot!! :clap::clap::clap: The lowest it’s ever been is 5.4%, and it was 5.5% around four months ago. I think the drop is a… --- ## [These unexplainable diabetes treatment events](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/these-unexplainable-diabetes-treatment-events/5018)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/these-unexplainable-diabetes-treatment-events/5018 "2018-09-19T03:52:42Z")
Sometimes what happens in the course of treatment goes so much against everything you know that it is difficult to keep your cool… My son, running normal basal, dialed 2.6U around 10:30pm to fight a mysterious 168 high … --- ## [NextCell Starts a Phase-I Study of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Treatment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nextcell-starts-a-phase-i-study-of-mesenchymal-stromal-cell-treatment/5019)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nextcell-starts-a-phase-i-study-of-mesenchymal-stromal-cell-treatment/5019 "2018-09-18T08:28:44Z")
I’ve written a blog on a study using a specific type of umbilical cord stem cell to try to cure type-1 diabetes in honeymooners: The good news, is that the study is already running, and should have some very early re… --- ## [Can Tea Consumption be a Safe and Effective Therapy Against Diabetes Mellitus-Induced Neurodegeneration?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-tea-consumption-be-a-safe-and-effective-therapy-against-diabetes-mellitus-induced-neurodegeneration/5013)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-tea-consumption-be-a-safe-and-effective-therapy-against-diabetes-mellitus-induced-neurodegeneration/5013 "2018-09-18T03:20:59Z")
I wanted to share this article: As if we didn’t have enough to worry about: “DM can trigger the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.” Next time, if my family member accuses me of having bad memory, I’ll tell them t… --- ## [Endos in Milwaukee WI area?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endos-in-milwaukee-wi-area/4805)
**Author:** [@Emilia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Emilia)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endos-in-milwaukee-wi-area/4805 "2018-09-17T13:58:07Z")
We are looking for a knowledgeable compassionate endo MD that listens to patient needs. Any recommendations? Southeastern WI. Thank you! --- ## [This Diabetic Sees Things Differently](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-diabetic-sees-things-differently/4867)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-diabetic-sees-things-differently/4867 "2018-09-15T04:16:05Z")
Hey I scour the internet world wide and post great ground breaking stuff on Facebook. Useful Scientific backed stuff you probably won’t hear anywhere else… Like there is a scientist reversing type 1 diabetes with an old… --- ## [Two pieces of good news](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/two-pieces-of-good-news/4962)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/two-pieces-of-good-news/4962 "2018-09-13T00:41:42Z")
This morning I got the results back for the bloodwork I had gotten in preparation of my endo appointment next week. My A1c came in at 7.2%, probably still a bit high compared to most in this crowd but I’m pretty happy wi… --- ## [Switching from Lantus to Tresiba](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-lantus-to-tresiba/3285)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-lantus-to-tresiba/3285 "2018-09-12T01:50:58Z")
As indicated in a few other threads, I’m switching from Lantus to Tresiba today. I’ve had some trouble determining what my starting dose should be, so I thought I’d create a thread documenting how a 1:1 conversion worked… --- ## [Unicorn Night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unicorn-night/4949)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unicorn-night/4949 "2018-09-10T21:53:44Z")
Well last night was a very unusual night for us, but when it happens it feels so good… --- ## [Need a Dallas Endo Recommendation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-a-dallas-endo-recommendation/4936)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-a-dallas-endo-recommendation/4936 "2018-09-10T00:58:34Z")
We’ll be relocating to Dallas, TX (for work) in the next month or two and I’ll need a new Endo there. I’m looking for a flexible, open minded practitioner (like my current Chicago Endo). I’d appreciate any recent info: g… --- ## [Hockey BG swing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hockey-bg-swing/4910)
**Author:** [@Ryan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ryan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hockey-bg-swing/4910 "2018-09-08T23:13:36Z")
Started out at game time with BG at 115, peaked at 250 when the game was over around 1hr30min and 2 goals later, then BG fell to 82 3hrs after it all started. Diabetes is nuts. But if I go for a long distance run, I … --- ## [Snacks... am i doing this right?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/snacks-am-i-doing-this-right/4433)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/snacks-am-i-doing-this-right/4433 "2018-09-06T19:58:32Z")
Probably a silly questions, but I’m wondering if others here snack between meals. And if so, do those snacks include carbs? I’ve always been a grazer, and I rarely don’t have some sort of snack mid-morning and mid-aftern… --- ## [Insulin on needle after injection... No need to worry?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-on-needle-after-injection-no-need-to-worry/4899)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-on-needle-after-injection-no-need-to-worry/4899 "2018-09-06T01:10:33Z")
I know I just read this somewhere around here, but I can’t find it now. Every time I do an injection, one of two things happen: I either find a small bubble of insulin atop my skin or one on the end of the needle. I thin… --- ## [Do you notice a rise in BG after antibiotic shots?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-notice-a-rise-in-bg-after-antibiotic-shots/4903)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-notice-a-rise-in-bg-after-antibiotic-shots/4903 "2018-09-05T21:55:57Z")
I’ve been fighting an infection off and on since June (ugh), have taken 2 rounds of oral antibiotics, and I haven’t really noticed any impact on my blood sugar levels. Yesterday, I saw my doctor and we decided to try an … --- ## [Discussion of Tandem's recently released Basal-IQ function](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussion-of-tandems-recently-released-basal-iq-function/4766)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussion-of-tandems-recently-released-basal-iq-function/4766 "2018-09-04T15:57:20Z")
--- ## [Why Does my Blood Sugar go up when I Exercise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-does-my-blood-sugar-go-up-when-i-exercise/4835)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-does-my-blood-sugar-go-up-when-i-exercise/4835 "2018-09-03T02:57:01Z")
This is not true for me… I plummet. Consistently. Predictably. Someone in my group was looking for answers though, and although I don’t have any, I know where to come for them… All I know is that she rises with exercise… --- ## [Results from a Phase-II Verapamil Trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/results-from-a-phase-ii-verapamil-trial/4889)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/results-from-a-phase-ii-verapamil-trial/4889 "2018-09-02T23:07:57Z")
Verapamil has finished a phase-II trial, and I’ve summarized and discussed the results here: --- ## [I love insulin (especially Fiasp)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-insulin-especially-fiasp/4814)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-insulin-especially-fiasp/4814 "2018-09-02T18:13:53Z")
The things I contemplate on a Thursday morning… I fell asleep after work yesterday with my clothes and all the lights on. I also had all my CGM alarms off because I had a period at work where I didn’t want anything vibr… --- ## [FRUSTRATING SICK DAYS; how do you handle them?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrating-sick-days-how-do-you-handle-them/4826)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrating-sick-days-how-do-you-handle-them/4826 "2018-08-31T21:51:01Z")
so i’ve been sick for the past 2 days. it happened suddenly. one minute i felt fine, and then the next i felt like i was on my deathbed. at first, my BGs were remaining very stable and on target; so i didnt think i was … --- ## [Proper Priming Technique for Pens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/proper-priming-technique-for-pens/4880)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/proper-priming-technique-for-pens/4880 "2018-08-31T12:34:30Z")
I’m doing a Levemir pen injection at 8:00 tomorrow morning and have been given strict instructions to “prime carefully” but don’t even know how to prime “poorly”. If anyone out there is able to give a quick answer before… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=44) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=46)