# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=47 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 48 --- ## [Not sure where this came from](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-sure-where-this-came-from/4510)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-sure-where-this-came-from/4510 "2018-07-19T00:33:02Z")
I know these home A1C tests are not exact, but I generally find them to be somewhat close. I wasn’t expecting this today. But really, my RBC’s don’t live long. And the past few months I have been killing them off at … --- ## [In Need of a Support Group for a Newly Diagnosed Teen...Does anyone know of somewhere for the teen and not just the mom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-need-of-a-support-group-for-a-newly-diagnosed-teen-does-anyone-know-of-somewhere-for-the-teen-and-not-just-the-mom/4484)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-need-of-a-support-group-for-a-newly-diagnosed-teen-does-anyone-know-of-somewhere-for-the-teen-and-not-just-the-mom/4484 "2018-07-17T04:59:06Z")
I haven’t even looked around in here as I’m only trying to find some quick ideas for a friend. There is a very concerned mom of a newly diagnosed 19 year old who is basically refusing to test or engage. Mom’s pretty upse… --- ## [Outside of deliciousness, what else can I expect when adding a spoonful of peanut butter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/outside-of-deliciousness-what-else-can-i-expect-when-adding-a-spoonful-of-peanut-butter/4431)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/outside-of-deliciousness-what-else-can-i-expect-when-adding-a-spoonful-of-peanut-butter/4431 "2018-07-12T17:24:35Z")
I’ve heard of the Glycemic Index since my first steps as a diabetic, but only recently have I given it more attention than a split second’s glance. I gave it a full 12 seconds glance and can no longer remember anything m… --- ## [Something’s up with my Interstitial Fluid: Looking for answers and starting with basics... what is insulin resistance? And can it affect IF Glucose?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-s-up-with-my-interstitial-fluid-looking-for-answers-and-starting-with-basics-what-is-insulin-resistance-and-can-it-affect-if-glucose/4394)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-s-up-with-my-interstitial-fluid-looking-for-answers-and-starting-with-basics-what-is-insulin-resistance-and-can-it-affect-if-glucose/4394 "2018-07-12T16:52:51Z")
The more I try to fix it, the more it goes in the other direction. Something’s happening, and it’s more than just an elevated number, but I’m having a heck of a time understanding it. I’m working my way up to a very long… --- ## [Libre sensors not sticking](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-sensors-not-sticking/4405)
**Author:** [@Wproulx](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Wproulx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-sensors-not-sticking/4405 "2018-07-12T14:44:43Z")
Hi there. Mom of a teenage boy with Type 1. We have been using the Libre with success but are running into problems with it staying on when my son has a long, warm shower or goes into a pool or hot tub. My impression was… --- ## [30 years of Type 1 - Changed to Tresiba after using Pumps for 18 years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/30-years-of-type-1-changed-to-tresiba-after-using-pumps-for-18-years/4423)
**Author:** [@SFBob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SFBob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/30-years-of-type-1-changed-to-tresiba-after-using-pumps-for-18-years/4423 "2018-07-10T02:14:07Z")
I’m new to FUDiabetes. But just want to say i’ve had great results going off the pump and using Tresiba. I’ve had type 1 for 30 years, and used about 5 different pumps over the last 18 years. I’ve had decent control w… --- ## [A parable about the IM shot and DM's twin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-parable-about-the-im-shot-and-dms-twin/4411)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-parable-about-the-im-shot-and-dms-twin/4411 "2018-07-07T18:23:48Z")
I sent this to DM in email earlier this year. I know I did the twin story last week for the weight gain thread, but it’s really a good way to illustrate things. So here is a different version. Anyway, last night DM told… --- ## [Adjusting basal on a pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adjusting-basal-on-a-pump/4209)
**Author:** [@airtas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/airtas)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adjusting-basal-on-a-pump/4209 "2018-07-08T19:37:55Z")
Hi, I just switched to an omnipod a couple weeks ago from mdf. Right now I have two profiles 0.50 from 12am to 6am and 0.65 throughout the rest of the day. I am noticing a jump of about 80 points from 2am to 5am. Assu… --- ## [Ideas for a Frustrated Friend: “Are there others out there like me?”](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ideas-for-a-frustrated-friend-are-there-others-out-there-like-me/4266)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ideas-for-a-frustrated-friend-are-there-others-out-there-like-me/4266 "2018-07-08T17:00:57Z")
I’ve tried to drag her here, but I don’t think she understands what “here” has to offer. So I thought I’d bring you to her if anyone here happens to have any thoughts on what she has expressed… I plan on going back in t… --- ## [Successful endo visit, why so blah?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-endo-visit-why-so-blah/4407)
**Author:** [@pancreaswanted](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/pancreaswanted)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-endo-visit-why-so-blah/4407 "2018-07-06T22:40:49Z")
i was at the endo today, i hadnt gone for two years, because they do nothing/they cant help me. so this was the new endo on the socialised medicine in spain. she was very nice and offered to change me to tresiba, which i… --- ## [New Blog Post: GNbAC1 Starts A Phase-II? Trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-post-gnbac1-starts-a-phase-ii-trial/4215)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-post-gnbac1-starts-a-phase-ii-trial/4215 "2018-07-06T23:03:32Z")
Posted a new blog on a possible cure for type-1 diabetes which is going through early tests on people. It is called “GNbAC1” and is based on a unique theory of what causes type-1 diabetes. Best of all, they are going to … --- ## [The IOB Predicament... What do you do with a climbing blood sugar prior to starting exercise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-iob-predicament-what-do-you-do-with-a-climbing-blood-sugar-prior-to-starting-exercise/4259)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-iob-predicament-what-do-you-do-with-a-climbing-blood-sugar-prior-to-starting-exercise/4259 "2018-07-02T23:10:43Z")
My roller coaster has continued into today, but I’m back to feeling less like a helpless lump and a little more driven to just make it stop. So I’m here with a scenario to see how the pros handle such sticky situations b… --- ## [What affects Interstial Fluid?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-affects-interstial-fluid/4306)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-affects-interstial-fluid/4306 "2018-07-01T17:18:32Z")
I just saw in another thread the mention of dehydration and its effect on interstitial fluid. I’m curious if anyone knows of anything else that could have an effect? I’m asking because I use my calibration factor to hel… --- ## [Starting to figure out correction doses](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-to-figure-out-correction-doses/4152)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-to-figure-out-correction-doses/4152 "2018-07-01T03:30:15Z")
Hello! I’ve been fortunate in my first few months of insulin use that things have been sort-of easy to control. I am certain this is a temporary state and as things progress things will undoubtedly get more squirrely. Th… --- ## [Advice on new hands-free cellphone law](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-on-new-hands-free-cellphone-law/4336)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-on-new-hands-free-cellphone-law/4336 "2018-06-30T20:51:00Z")
My state just passed a law that cellphones used while driving must be totally hands-free. Drivers cannot have an electronic device in their hands. The law also prohibits putting a phone in the lap or any part of the bod… --- ## [Nickle-sized Red Injection Marks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickle-sized-red-injection-marks/4322)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickle-sized-red-injection-marks/4322 "2018-06-28T21:14:22Z")
I have injected Humalog into my abdomen twice in the last 48 hours and I can still see a nickel-sized pink/red area around each injection site. This has happened one other time on my abdomen this year, but I don’t rememb… --- ## [Forgotten bolus - argh!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forgotten-bolus-argh/4302)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forgotten-bolus-argh/4302 "2018-06-26T20:24:02Z")
I used to forget boluses on a fairly regular basis before I got a CGM. But it’s been quite a long time since I’ve forgotten one, especially since must of the past few years has been eating low-carb. I’m currently burned… --- ## [New research from Harvard on insulin in a pill](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-research-from-harvard-on-insulin-in-a-pill/4300)
**Author:** [@Catalyst5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catalyst5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-research-from-harvard-on-insulin-in-a-pill/4300 "2018-06-26T11:42:53Z")
--- ## [DKA with relatively normal BG?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-with-relatively-normal-bg/4294)
**Author:** [@Catalyst5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catalyst5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-with-relatively-normal-bg/4294 "2018-06-25T23:53:52Z")
Has anyone heard of cases of DKA after an infection but with rather normal blood sugar level? --- ## [Normal Fasting Glucose without basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/normal-fasting-glucose-without-basal/4276)
**Author:** [@Catalyst5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catalyst5)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/normal-fasting-glucose-without-basal/4276 "2018-06-25T19:48:38Z")
My 16 yr old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes about 6 months ago. After a couple of weeks of both basal and bolus insulin use, he no longer needed basal or bolus with very low carb ( 70-80 gram a day). But about 3… --- ## [New blog posting on Alpha Difluoromethylornithine (DFMO)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-posting-on-alpha-difluoromethylornithine-dfmo/4287)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-posting-on-alpha-difluoromethylornithine-dfmo/4287 "2018-06-25T14:04:04Z")
New blog posting: https://cureresearch4type1diabetes.blogspot.com/2018/06/alpha-difluoromethylornithine-dfmo.html --- ## [This is my Cereal Bowl.... Unlimited? Or Unnecessary?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-is-my-cereal-bowl-unlimited-or-unnecessary/4226)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-is-my-cereal-bowl-unlimited-or-unnecessary/4226 "2018-06-24T22:54:33Z")
I HOPE that was my cereal bowl I just uploaded… and not anything else. But anyway. I’m not saying I’m buying anything just yet, but I’m up for a little window shopping. I’m curious what the word on the street is aroun… --- ## [ReliOn Premier Voice: First Impressions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-premier-voice-first-impressions/4278)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-premier-voice-first-impressions/4278 "2018-06-24T00:33:42Z")
I’m afraid if I don’t start this, it will all slip my mind, and i really do appreciate the opportunity… I LOVE my ReliOn Prime meter, and I was curious if I would love ALL ReliOn products. I also use their blood pressur… --- ## [BCG tuberculosis vaccine reverses diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-tuberculosis-vaccine-reverses-diabetes/4272)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-tuberculosis-vaccine-reverses-diabetes/4272 "2018-06-23T17:46:12Z")
Okay, okay. I used the word reverses in the title to be a little catchy, but interesting results, despite the hair-pulling statistics erroneously cited in this article. Also, my sincere apologies for dropping off in re… --- ## [Does a BG Roller Coaster Wear you Out?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-a-bg-roller-coaster-wear-you-out/4241)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-a-bg-roller-coaster-wear-you-out/4241 "2018-06-21T03:15:10Z")
recently (yesterday and today), i have experienced a terrible BG roller coaster going from something like 250 in the middle of the night, doing an IM shot to correct it, bumping up my Basal to120%, only to wake up 2 hour… --- ## [To Nibble or Cram? How do you get the most out of your glucose tablets?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-nibble-or-cram-how-do-you-get-the-most-out-of-your-glucose-tablets/4238)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-nibble-or-cram-how-do-you-get-the-most-out-of-your-glucose-tablets/4238 "2018-06-21T02:34:52Z")
Okay. 1. I know I haven’t responded to the responses about my little tiny cereal bowl. I’m reading everything and taking it all in. I’ll respond as soon as I get a free minute (because you guys are holding your breath). :… --- ## [Drinking and Type 1 Diabetes. A long discussion, with some good 'splainin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drinking-and-type-1-diabetes-a-long-discussion-with-some-good-splainin/4202)
**Author:** [@CarolynA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarolynA)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drinking-and-type-1-diabetes-a-long-discussion-with-some-good-splainin/4202 "2018-06-20T19:17:16Z")
LOL! Insulin! That would be really funny if whiskey were part of my emergency kit. But it really does stop the liver from dumping. Love the taste but hate being drunk so it would be temporary. And binge drinking isn’t ex… --- ## [Accidentally left humalog pen in the car for a few hours](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accidentally-left-humalog-pen-in-the-car-for-a-few-hours/4242)
**Author:** [@Ryan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ryan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accidentally-left-humalog-pen-in-the-car-for-a-few-hours/4242 "2018-06-18T08:52:14Z")
So my humalog pen slipped out of my pocket while getting out of my car this afternoon. It’s about 90 degrees outside and I had the windows rolled up. I just noticed it now while leaving for a hockey game, so about 3.5h… --- ## [Doctors in Portland](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctors-in-portland/4229)
**Author:** [@zoelula2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/zoelula2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctors-in-portland/4229 "2018-06-15T15:25:33Z")
Hi all I’m moving to Portland, OR very soon and am hoping to set up a doctor’s appointment prior to leaving. Does anyone live in Portland, preferably SE or NE and have a doctor to recommend so I can contact ahead of tim… --- ## [14 hours without insulin... what could you expect to happen?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/14-hours-without-insulin-what-could-you-expect-to-happen/4165)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/14-hours-without-insulin-what-could-you-expect-to-happen/4165 "2018-06-14T15:30:15Z")
I’m carrying this over from what appears to be the beginning of a debate in my group… I have a gentleman who has… mansplained… that I would be fine without insulin for 14 hours. That I’d “probably need some insulin” at t… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=46) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=48)