# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=49 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 50 --- ## [Newly diagnosed teen swimmer, too embarrassed to wear Dexcom, Advice?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-diagnosed-teen-swimmer-too-embarrassed-to-wear-dexcom-advice/3482)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-diagnosed-teen-swimmer-too-embarrassed-to-wear-dexcom-advice/3482 "2018-05-11T01:02:09Z")
WE have a local support group and a parent is asking for help with her newly-diagnosed 14-year-old son, who is a competitive swimmer. He’s too embarrassed to be seen wearing the Dexcom and wants to just quit the swim tea… --- ## [JNJ Lifescan maker of OneTouch meters and strips to be acquired](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jnj-lifescan-maker-of-onetouch-meters-and-strips-to-be-acquired/4004)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jnj-lifescan-maker-of-onetouch-meters-and-strips-to-be-acquired/4004 "2018-05-09T11:04:51Z")
Johnson & Johnson Announces Binding Offer from Platinum Equity to Acquire LifeScan, Inc. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., \[March 16, 2018\] – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that it has received a binding offer from Pl… --- ## [Closed Loop with Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/closed-loop-with-omnipod/4009)
**Author:** [@Seliebl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Seliebl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/closed-loop-with-omnipod/4009 "2018-05-08T03:27:02Z")
I’m type 1 and want to know if I can create a closed loop system with an Omnipod and Dex G4 CGM? If possible, I’m not very familiar with coding and would need some step-by-step instructions. Please advise. Thank you. --- ## [Everything Minimed 670G (Sharing What I’ve Learned thus Far and Forever Looking for Others’ Experiences)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everything-minimed-670g-sharing-what-i-ve-learned-thus-far-and-forever-looking-for-others-experiences/3955)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everything-minimed-670g-sharing-what-i-ve-learned-thus-far-and-forever-looking-for-others-experiences/3955 "2018-05-07T01:59:12Z")
I came here looking for ideas and strategies to add to what I already know about diabetes and decided to leave information for people who are doing the same. I make YouTube videos about the Minimed 670G, and I have done … --- ## [DKA Myths tips and lesser known facts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-myths-tips-and-lesser-known-facts/4000)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-myths-tips-and-lesser-known-facts/4000 "2018-05-06T17:09:58Z")
I wanted to share this article: https://www.sugarsurfing.com/single-post/2018/05/06/Diabetic-Ketoacidosis-myths-tips-and-lesser-known-facts --- ## [How to combat high sugars after a cortisol injection?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-combat-high-sugars-after-a-cortisol-injection/3989)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-combat-high-sugars-after-a-cortisol-injection/3989 "2018-05-05T16:32:29Z")
So I had a ESI for my back and now my sugars are 300’s solid and no matter how much Afrezza or Novolog I taken it only comes down to like 280. Any idea of other things I can take to blunt the sugar rise? Benedryl? --- ## [I heard from a source that there is now a way to hard reset g5 transmitters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-heard-from-a-source-that-there-is-now-a-way-to-hard-reset-g5-transmitters/3979)
**Author:** [@Ubas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ubas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-heard-from-a-source-that-there-is-now-a-way-to-hard-reset-g5-transmitters/3979 "2018-05-02T16:36:12Z")
For anyone familiar with Dexcom and G5 transmitters or xDrip+ Software alternative allowing extended use of the G5 transmitter that normally shuts itself off after 90 days. But a reliable source has said there is now a w… --- ## [Are we closer to a universal screening for T1D?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-we-closer-to-a-universal-screening-for-t1d/1986)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-we-closer-to-a-universal-screening-for-t1d/1986 "2018-05-01T03:54:34Z")
This would be a huge improvement for many people if this new test was validated and then widely adopted. Preventive treatments for T1D would a) all of a sudden likely have many more potential volunteers for clinical tria… --- ## [A1C test results - calculating your RBC lifespan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-test-results-calculating-your-rbc-lifespan/3965)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-test-results-calculating-your-rbc-lifespan/3965 "2018-04-30T21:44:16Z")
A person’s A1C can be influenced by how long their red blood cells (RBC) last. A person whose RBC’s live longer will have a comparatively higher A1C, and a person whose RBC’s live shorter will have a comparatively lower … --- ## [If pharmas could cure T1D, would they?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-pharmas-could-cure-t1d-would-they/3887)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-pharmas-could-cure-t1d-would-they/3887 "2018-04-29T20:08:33Z")
I thought of a post someone had on here recently where they asked whether pharmas would work on curing diseases if they could. It seems for orphan diseases, the big drug makers have decided it’s just not worth it: https… --- ## [Kids With Type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kids-with-type-1/3945)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kids-with-type-1/3945 "2018-04-26T02:01:12Z")
This photo says it all!! \[384403\_508760139183166\_1519827971\_n\] --- ## [Research: muscle mitochondria damaged even in active, healthy youngsters with T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-muscle-mitochondria-damaged-even-in-active-healthy-youngsters-with-t1d/3921)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-muscle-mitochondria-damaged-even-in-active-healthy-youngsters-with-t1d/3921 "2018-04-24T02:19:24Z")
Not sure how significant the effect was – but it’s disheartening that even regular physical activity doesn’t seem to mitigate this mitochondrial dysfunction. Although maybe it does and they just haven’t figured out the r… --- ## [Talk about hyperbole](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/talk-about-hyperbole/3934)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/talk-about-hyperbole/3934 "2018-04-23T19:51:22Z")
Headline: Revolutionary ‘Artificial Pancreas’ Is Proving to Be Incredible For Type 1 Diabetics Dek: Thank you, science! … the small print… “The team found that volunteers trialling this class of device spent roughly 1… --- ## [Http://drc.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000440](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/http-drc-bmj-com-content-5-1-e000440/3872)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/http-drc-bmj-com-content-5-1-e000440/3872 "2018-04-23T01:35:21Z")
http://drc.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000440 Carbohydrate-last meal pattern lowers postprandial glucose and insulin excursions in type 2 diabetes The subjects in the article were type 2 diabetics. However, I think the carbo… --- ## [Health burnout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/health-burnout/3928)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/health-burnout/3928 "2018-04-22T03:10:51Z")
This has been a rough week health-wise. Diabetes (crazy blood sugars with off-the-charts readings both high and low, transmitter battery dying), allergies (two new food allergies confirmed, going back to weekly allergy … --- ## [Young Woman, Kidney & Pancreas Transplants](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/young-woman-kidney-pancreas-transplants/3910)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/young-woman-kidney-pancreas-transplants/3910 "2018-04-17T03:32:13Z")
This is as wonderful story as told by a young woman who has had a kidney and pancreas transplant. --- ## [A1c disappointment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-disappointment/3897)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-disappointment/3897 "2018-04-16T18:10:41Z")
I try not to get disappointed with anything related to diabetes, but I got my A1c done today and was actually disappointed at the result. I have been working so hard on trying to break through that 5% barrier and really … --- ## [Stem Cell Educator Starts Two Phase-II Trials](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-educator-starts-two-phase-ii-trials/3898)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-educator-starts-two-phase-ii-trials/3898 "2018-04-15T18:50:29Z")
I just published a new blog posting: Stem Cell Educator Starts Two Phase-II Trials --- ## [Tracking package](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tracking-package/3846)
**Author:** [@arnolfo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/arnolfo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tracking-package/3846 "2018-04-12T01:02:44Z")
Tracking an order from Marks Marine. This will be a first time oder so i am on pins and needles hoping it doesn’t get delayed. Expected delivery is listed by April 6th - however that seems faster than I had expected. Any… --- ## [Koolaid for correcting low BG?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/koolaid-for-correcting-low-bg/3829)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/koolaid-for-correcting-low-bg/3829 "2018-04-11T16:45:29Z")
Has anyone tried using cherry Kool-Aid, the powdered sugar containing variety, to correct their blood sugar? We are going backpacking, and I think that it might save a lot of weight to use that as a correction while we a… --- ## [Who will profit from the cure for Type 1 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-will-profit-from-the-cure-for-type-1-diabetes/3860)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-will-profit-from-the-cure-for-type-1-diabetes/3860 "2018-04-08T14:50:23Z")
I’m unsure if this is the best place to share this article : https://beyondtype1.org/who-will-profit-from-the-cure-for-type-1-diabetes/ --- ## [Doctors and A1c's](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctors-and-a1cs/3830)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctors-and-a1cs/3830 "2018-04-06T00:38:07Z")
My A1c’s have been in the 5.4-6.4 range for almost 20 years. My internal med doc wanted me in the 5.5-6.0 range, and he wanted me to avoid lows. That is impossible, but I never convinced him. Then I started seeing endos … --- ## [Bad endos](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-endos/1514)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-endos/1514 "2018-04-04T00:54:00Z")
Hey, you too can enter your endo into the… 1st Annual FUD - Worst Endo of the Year Contest!!! This is just a small sampling of some of the comments I have seen on our forum about endos. I know I am forgetting many oth… --- ## [Bolusing for low GI/Slow Digesting Carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-low-gi-slow-digesting-carbs/3790)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-low-gi-slow-digesting-carbs/3790 "2018-03-31T20:28:44Z")
i know this might seem like a silly question considering how much i generally eat, but i have little experience when it comes to bolusing for foods like lentils, peas, corn, etc. i know that YDMV, but i was curious to k… --- ## [Biochemistry - Glucose and your brain](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-glucose-and-your-brain/3813)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-glucose-and-your-brain/3813 "2018-03-29T17:04:01Z")
There are a lot of different transporters for glucose that allow tissue to use it. I posted about GLUT4 recently. Today here is a little bit of information about the glucose transporter GLUT3, and why it is used by the … --- ## [Biochemistry - transporting glucose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-transporting-glucose/3803)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-transporting-glucose/3803 "2018-03-28T20:31:12Z")
Here is a little info on how glucose is transported in cells in the digestive system and in the red blood cells where it is used for energy. There are 3 different ways of transporting glucose: “Facilitated Diffusion”, “… --- ## [Decom swimmers please help me out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decom-swimmers-please-help-me-out/3778)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decom-swimmers-please-help-me-out/3778 "2018-03-27T06:05:40Z")
i have been on the dexcom before, but not during the period where i was swimming in a long, full sized swimming pool. i would like to go back on the dexcom as i believe it is such a helpful tool in learning about my tre… --- ## [Unlimited Teenager!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unlimited-teenager/3739)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unlimited-teenager/3739 "2018-03-25T18:56:06Z")
Today we are hosting the freshman baseball team meal. As you can imagine my wife and I have been preparing all weekend to host 14 hungry 15 year old’s for three hours. We purchased all of the supplies, and are ready. … --- ## [Teens Learning to Drive](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/teens-learning-to-drive/3680)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/teens-learning-to-drive/3680 "2018-03-25T15:05:17Z")
So my now 15 year old has passed his driving exam to get his permit and we are in the middle of the first 20 hours that I affectionately refer to as the “dreaded hours”. If any of you have taught someone to drive these … --- ## [My Athletic 12 year old and using his dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-athletic-12-year-old-and-using-his-dexcom/3774)
**Author:** [@Lepage5397](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lepage5397)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-athletic-12-year-old-and-using-his-dexcom/3774 "2018-03-24T13:31:00Z")
I have a question and looking for some advice. Our son was diagnosed about a month ago with Type 1 so we are trying to figure everything out as far as balancing sugars anyway. Next week he is going to receive a Dexcom … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=48) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=50)