# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=48 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 49 --- ## [Does Anyone Have Recommendations for how to Help Family Members Understand the Complexities of this Disease](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-have-recommendations-for-how-to-help-family-members-understand-the-complexities-of-this-disease/4196)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-have-recommendations-for-how-to-help-family-members-understand-the-complexities-of-this-disease/4196 "2018-06-13T11:07:02Z")
Bringing over another question from my group… I’ve already told her she was welcome to invite family to join the facebook group and that I’d post here to see what you all had to say… “Can anyone recommend a book/article… --- ## [Switching to omnipod in a couple days from Tresiba looking for some tips on basals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-omnipod-in-a-couple-days-from-tresiba-looking-for-some-tips-on-basals/4068)
**Author:** [@airtas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/airtas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-omnipod-in-a-couple-days-from-tresiba-looking-for-some-tips-on-basals/4068 "2018-06-12T02:24:00Z")
Hi all, I am switching from Tresiba to Omnipod in a couple days. Meeting with my endo and wanted to get ahead of the dosing. If I am taking 16 Units of Tresiba do you merely divide my 24 and reduce by 20% to get your … --- ## [Stopped Chewing Gum](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stopped-chewing-gum/4194)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stopped-chewing-gum/4194 "2018-06-11T02:20:42Z")
never thought this would matter much, but i was, now that i look back to it, a compulsive sugar-free gum chewer. i noticed that from time to time my BG would rise after chewing several pieces of gum, but i never thought … --- ## [How do you handle 15 g of carbs when starting at a low/normal BG?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-handle-15-g-of-carbs-when-starting-at-a-low-normal-bg/4154)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-handle-15-g-of-carbs-when-starting-at-a-low-normal-bg/4154 "2018-06-08T22:37:21Z")
I’m not looking for medical advice, and, in fact, I might not do anything any differently than I’m already doing it anyway (which includes wild guesses and living for the moment), but I thought I’d present a scenario and… --- ## [Eli Lilly Making An Insulin Pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lilly-making-an-insulin-pump/2705)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lilly-making-an-insulin-pump/2705 "2018-06-08T15:17:54Z")
Eli Lilly, one of the makers of insulin, is entering the insulin delivery devices business. A serious competitor for Medtronic, Insulet and Tandem?? Maybe, but is this good? How will the smaller existing pump companies s… --- ## [Omnipod Q3 Earnings Call - DASH PDM Update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-q3-earnings-call-dash-pdm-update/2576)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-q3-earnings-call-dash-pdm-update/2576 "2018-06-07T21:21:52Z")
I read through the transcript of the Insulet Q3 Earnings call. There were a couple of updates on the new DASH PDM (you known - the locked down android phone that communicates via bluetooth to the pod.) so I though I woul… --- ## [Substantial private term life insurance for T1Ds?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/substantial-private-term-life-insurance-for-t1ds/4147)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/substantial-private-term-life-insurance-for-t1ds/4147 "2018-06-07T18:36:43Z")
There was a thread about a year ago on life insurance and I didn’t see the info I was looking for so I thought I’d see if anyone has new info: Has anyone out there recently had luck getting a substantial ($1+ million) t… --- ## [When your Insulin Pump shows that your Reservoir is at 0](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-your-insulin-pump-shows-that-your-reservoir-is-at-0/4125)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-your-insulin-pump-shows-that-your-reservoir-is-at-0/4125 "2018-06-06T04:54:18Z")
I hope this is allowed… 2 new threads in such close proximity of one another… I always took those warnings very seriously about the amount of insulin that was left in my reservoir and always made sure to change my set, … --- ## [Pumping in !978](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-in-978/4141)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-in-978/4141 "2018-06-02T22:31:59Z")
The following article was written by a lady who started using an insulin pump in 1978. She gave me permission to post this. (Written in 2003) "I was thinking at some ungodly hour last night how much I love the current … --- ## [New to the forum](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-the-forum/4112)
**Author:** [@Ryan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ryan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-the-forum/4112 "2018-06-01T10:52:58Z")
Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed type 1 in November 2017 at 31 years old. I’ve been soaking up all of the info I can regarding diabetes and have been on this site many times, but only now decided to create an acco… --- ## [Metformin for type 1s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-for-type-1s/4097)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-for-type-1s/4097 "2018-05-29T18:03:51Z")
i saw my endo on tuesday where we talked about my sugar levels and how they are doing, where my a1c is (7.4%), and about my weight which ive been gaining instead of losing as i thought i was doing. so he put me on metfor… --- ## [A1Cs in 1980-90s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1cs-in-1980-90s/4116)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1cs-in-1980-90s/4116 "2018-05-29T02:53:07Z")
My first recollection of having an A1C done was maybe in 1983. The doctor (GP, not endo) ordered the test, and verbally gave me the result. It was something in the teens. Don’t recall if she told me what normal range … --- ## [Where is everyone from?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-is-everyone-from/4051)
**Author:** [@John\_T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John_T1D)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-is-everyone-from/4051 "2018-05-29T02:28:38Z")
Hi everyone, I’m fairly new to the group and diabetes as well, 1/22/16 is a day I’ll never forget. With that said, I have met only 1 other T1 in person and wondering where everyone is from. Who knows there could be mee… --- ## [What IS currently available in diabetes management devices?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-currently-available-in-diabetes-management-devices/4064)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-currently-available-in-diabetes-management-devices/4064 "2018-05-27T17:16:39Z")
I am feeling REALLY overwhelmed on this particular Monday morning, so I figured I would give you guys a shot. (And for sharing my angst, you’re welcome.) This all started over the weekend while I was having a debate wit… --- ## [670g predictive alert in auto?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-predictive-alert-in-auto/3982)
**Author:** [@T1Dmom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Dmom)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-predictive-alert-in-auto/3982 "2018-05-27T13:40:54Z")
Can you turn on Predictive low glucose alert while in auto mode (670g)? Or are predictive alerts only available in manual mode? --- ## [Super Boluses... what are they? Do you use them? Is there any drawback?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/super-boluses-what-are-they-do-you-use-them-is-there-any-drawback/4089)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/super-boluses-what-are-they-do-you-use-them-is-there-any-drawback/4089 "2018-05-26T16:53:19Z")
I read about these 15 years ago… It was the first book I had received about diabetes, I had absolutely no idea what it was talking about, so I skimmed, dismissed, and proceeded to deny that I had diabetes for some years … --- ## [Very basic insulin using question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-basic-insulin-using-question/4090)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-basic-insulin-using-question/4090 "2018-05-25T15:14:40Z")
Hello! I have a question that’s probably the most basic, beginner insulin-use question you’ve seen in a while, so I hope you’ll humor me :slight\_smile: I’m new-ish at this and working hard at it but still learning the r… --- ## [How long does low blood sugar usually last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-low-blood-sugar-usually-last/4086)
**Author:** [@Kisa.M](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kisa.M)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-low-blood-sugar-usually-last/4086 "2018-05-25T14:11:53Z")
So ive been told when my blood sugar is low, have 15g of some sort of carb and/or protein along with it. Thats like 2-5 mins of eating but i still have symptoms of low blood sugar for the next 30-45 mins, is that amount … --- ## [Travel dosing strategy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-dosing-strategy/4033)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-dosing-strategy/4033 "2018-05-24T16:56:00Z")
So, just curious, how do y’all approach dosing for food while traveling? We’ll be going on a trip soon, where many meals will consist of either fried seafood or boiled seafood with potatoes, corn, etc (YUM). I only get e… --- ## [What Do You Do With Yourself During Sick Days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-yourself-during-sick-days/4083)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-yourself-during-sick-days/4083 "2018-05-24T00:30:56Z")
THIS APPLIES TO NON-D AS WELL: i am home sick. some version of the Flu, but without the fever. aches, pains, hot, cold, no appitite, and a little nausea thrown in (why not ? :wink: ). its wednesday and i have been ill … --- ## [New Blog on Results from a Phase-II ATG and GCSF Combination Trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-on-results-from-a-phase-ii-atg-and-gcsf-combination-trial/4061)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-on-results-from-a-phase-ii-atg-and-gcsf-combination-trial/4061 "2018-05-22T21:05:39Z")
I just posted this blog: http://cureresearch4type1diabetes.blogspot.com/2018/05/results-from-phase-ii-atg-and-gcsf.html --- ## [If our BG finger sticks can be up to 20% off our true number, our SGs are likely lagging, and now our A1cs are up for questioning, where do you turn to track improvement?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-our-bg-finger-sticks-can-be-up-to-20-off-our-true-number-our-sgs-are-likely-lagging-and-now-our-a1cs-are-up-for-questioning-where-do-you-turn-to-track-improvement/3962)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-our-bg-finger-sticks-can-be-up-to-20-off-our-true-number-our-sgs-are-likely-lagging-and-now-our-a1cs-are-up-for-questioning-where-do-you-turn-to-track-improvement/3962 "2018-05-21T16:03:54Z")
I test my fingers a disturbing amount of times everyday because it’s the only number (just below most of the time) I can trust. My SG… I won’t start… I’ll just say my SG is at BEST unreliable, and that’s not because it’s… --- ## [Ingenuity saves a life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ingenuity-saves-a-life/4043)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ingenuity-saves-a-life/4043 "2018-05-18T20:11:16Z")
This was an interesting story! Reminds me of some of the hacks folks here at FuD engage in. --- ## [T1d 19 years; hiiiiiiiii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-19-years-hiiiiiiiii/2919)
**Author:** [@bryn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bryn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-19-years-hiiiiiiiii/2919 "2018-05-17T23:35:44Z")
I happened upon this site while searching for real, t1d-tested, dexcom guidelines. And. Wow! What a resource! Necessary community! I’m a public high school teacher in San Francisco. I’ve been teaching for nearly a de… --- ## [Interesting Study About T1D Honeymoon and LDL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-about-t1d-honeymoon-and-ldl/4044)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-about-t1d-honeymoon-and-ldl/4044 "2018-05-17T18:49:40Z")
--- ## [Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypoglycemia-without-diabetes/3993)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypoglycemia-without-diabetes/3993 "2018-05-17T15:57:47Z")
Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes In the 1980s I was teaching an evening math class in a summer session at a community college. I had a student who told me she had hypoglycemic episodes, but she did not have diabetes. I gav… --- ## [Most BG tests you've done in a day?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/most-bg-tests-youve-done-in-a-day/3799)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/most-bg-tests-youve-done-in-a-day/3799 "2018-05-16T03:00:55Z")
I had a bit of a mission today, and I tested my BG a lot. I just looked at my numbers. 59 tests so far today, and it’s not over yet. Not a normal day! :smiley: What’s your BG testing record for most times in a day? --- ## [Freestyle Libre thoughts... Great when stable, but the lag is real](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-thoughts-great-when-stable-but-the-lag-is-real/4025)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-thoughts-great-when-stable-but-the-lag-is-real/4025 "2018-05-13T17:14:33Z")
\[Libre%20log\] I’m doing some testing to try to figure out the morning BG rise that can occur with the 670G auto mode, but I’ve begun tracking the Libre as well. I figured I would put up a log if anyone wants to see how … --- ## [Diverse causes of inflammation in Type 1s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diverse-causes-of-inflammation-in-type-1s/3662)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diverse-causes-of-inflammation-in-type-1s/3662 "2018-05-13T15:04:11Z")
Another interesting, if preliminary finding: The causes of inflammation in people with Type 1 are diverse – so perhaps using anti-inflammatories that are targeted to the specific ones in a given person could help. (No da… --- ## [Previously Healthy, A Child's Story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/previously-healthy-a-childs-story/4022)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/previously-healthy-a-childs-story/4022 "2018-05-12T22:13:59Z")
This is a wonderful story about a very young child who was misdiagnosed, and then diagnosed with type 1. So well presented, with great pictures. Sad story, but well worth reading! Click on the link below to read the comp… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=47) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=49)