# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=55 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 56 --- ## [Gratuitous Flat Line Post](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gratuitous-flat-line-post/1348)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gratuitous-flat-line-post/1348 "2017-08-19T17:10:26Z")
I've reduced my carbs by about 25%/day, reduced basal from 70u/day to 50u/day, seen my C/I ratio go from .68 to around 2-3. And best of all I've been getting many more days like this: \[image\] If I would have known t… --- ## [Do Crazy BGs Effect Your Moods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-crazy-bgs-effect-your-moods/1452)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-crazy-bgs-effect-your-moods/1452 "2017-08-19T13:27:07Z")
just wondering if anyone else has had this type of scenario. i find that if i am stuck in either a BG roller coaster going high then low and on and on, or been high for a long time and insulin resistant, or low and unabl… --- ## [Diabetes camping supplies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-camping-supplies/1227)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-camping-supplies/1227 "2017-06-13T00:59:54Z")
The travel report from @Irish and @walkingthedragon88's travel thread are making me wonder, since I am taking my son camping next month: How do you deal with diabetes camping supplies? How different are they compared t… --- ## [OTC or at home A1C test kits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/otc-or-at-home-a1c-test-kits/1573)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/otc-or-at-home-a1c-test-kits/1573 "2017-08-17T22:40:57Z")
Has anyone had any experience with A1C kits, such as the one below? --- ## [Colonoscopy and Basal rate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/colonoscopy-and-basal-rate/1563)
**Author:** [@Spinlady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Spinlady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/colonoscopy-and-basal-rate/1563 "2017-08-16T21:07:53Z")
Any suggestions for me regarding Colonoscopy and Basal rates on my pump? I have had numerous experiences with this lovely procedure, but I am new to changing basal rates. I plan to have diet and regular 7UP on hand to r… --- ## [Vacation strategies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vacation-strategies/1525)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vacation-strategies/1525 "2017-08-16T04:44:16Z")
In @Michel’s thread on his son’s scary low one night at camp, several members offered suggestions for avoiding something similar in future. I got to thinking that others might have tips for travel/vacation adjustments. T… --- ## [What were your earliest symptoms if you were later diagnosed with LADA?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-were-your-earliest-symptoms-if-you-were-later-diagnosed-with-lada/1590)
**Author:** [@vprediabetic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/vprediabetic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-were-your-earliest-symptoms-if-you-were-later-diagnosed-with-lada/1590 "2017-08-15T21:43:42Z")
my mother was diagnosed with type 2, but became fully insulin dependent within 5 years, which can be i believe a characteristic of LADA. i seem to be very insulin sensitive based on fasting insulin and fasting glucose sc… --- ## [Forget diabetes for a moment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forget-diabetes-for-a-moment/1579)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forget-diabetes-for-a-moment/1579 "2017-08-14T22:34:14Z")
we are multidimensional.there are so many ways that we define ourselves. layers upon layers of information, details, good things, bad things, the in-between things. we are mothers, we are fathers, we are educators, we ar… --- ## [Spiking from Different Foods and How We Handle It](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spiking-from-different-foods-and-how-we-handle-it/1357)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spiking-from-different-foods-and-how-we-handle-it/1357 "2017-08-14T17:09:14Z")
i have been looking for a thread about spiking, and the only one i have seen is about coffee (which is one of the foods that causes me to spike) sometimes, i will eat something (like yogurt) and will not spike immediatel… --- ## [To anyone with Type One and Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-anyone-with-type-one-and-omnipod/1561)
**Author:** [@Engel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Engel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-anyone-with-type-one-and-omnipod/1561 "2017-08-14T03:16:46Z")
Questions or comments: I wear the Pod, Omnipod. I have for years but never had anyone to go to where I live, other then my type two dad, but hes type two. I have found highs and lows, but wanted to see if anyone else w… --- ## [Using Your Square Bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-your-square-bolus/1556)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-your-square-bolus/1556 "2017-08-11T22:37:24Z")
I have been on the Medtronic Paradigm Pump for almost 17 years. i love it. i could never imagine myself going back to MDIs.not for a minute. i have used almost every feature it offers me. Almost every feature :blush: i … --- ## [Give me some insight please](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/give-me-some-insight-please/1511)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/give-me-some-insight-please/1511 "2017-08-10T20:12:17Z")
Prior to Diabetes camp we had three weeks with almost perfect control (for us), since camp and baseball have ended we have been having a difficult time getting control back. It is almost as if, that crazy week of camp h… --- ## [Insulin Stacking](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-stacking/1533)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-stacking/1533 "2017-08-08T03:13:02Z")
MY endo ( who most of you know by now that i consider to be an imbecile) has told me that i should not bolus before 2 hours after i have finished eating my last meal, snack or whatever. so, if i am eating dinner, but sti… --- ## [NEJM article on Retinopathy Screening interval in Type 1s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nejm-article-on-retinopathy-screening-interval-in-type-1s/1517)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nejm-article-on-retinopathy-screening-interval-in-type-1s/1517 "2017-08-02T23:06:35Z")
Interesting article, showing that for Type 1’s with no evidence of retinopathy, extending your eye screenings may be a reasonable solution. Also interesting, they defined control as having an A1C in the 6% range, and … --- ## [A \<100 day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-100-day/1508)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-100-day/1508 "2017-07-31T22:44:42Z")
I was kinda surprised to notice this because I was not really focusing on it. Only a few lows which didn’t turn out to be that bad. \[image\] --- ## [Cord blood, cord tissue?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cord-blood-cord-tissue/1490)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cord-blood-cord-tissue/1490 "2017-07-29T19:19:21Z")
Wondering if folks here have done any research on the potential T1D treatments that may involve cord blood and/or cord tissue? With the upcoming baby we are probably going to do the cord blood banking. Even if the odds … --- ## [Insulin synthesis, storage, and utilization with Dr Najeeb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-synthesis-storage-and-utilization-with-dr-najeeb/1487)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2017, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-synthesis-storage-and-utilization-with-dr-najeeb/1487 "2017-07-28T16:12:22Z")
I just finally got around to starting the insulin lectures with Dr Najeeb after @TiaG mentioned them to me months ago and I wish I hd started much sooner. The man is a brilliant educator. Here’s lecture 1 out of 4 just… --- ## [Back to pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-pump/1453)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-pump/1453 "2017-07-21T14:28:43Z")
I have been doing mostly MDI for the past few months, but I am starting back on primarily doing pump again. Starting back full-time today. --- ## [Summer...Fun Filled with Diabetes Challenges](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/summer-fun-filled-with-diabetes-challenges/1433)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/summer-fun-filled-with-diabetes-challenges/1433 "2017-07-19T22:38:00Z")
Well the summer is in full swing and all of the challenges that come with it. Son went to diabetes camp, and of course had a great time and crappy control since the physician was the only one doling out insulin. One we… --- ## [Effect of Glucagon - dependent on amount of liver glycogen available](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-glucagon-dependent-on-amount-of-liver-glycogen-available/1426)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-glucagon-dependent-on-amount-of-liver-glycogen-available/1426 "2017-07-17T23:04:21Z")
In the expired-glucagon thread, I experimented with some expired glucagon, doing a mini-dose. Then I tried it again the next day to see how it would work after the glucagon had been mixed for a day and left out. The exp… --- ## [Pump question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-question/1418)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-question/1418 "2017-07-16T13:52:45Z")
So we're traveling and doing family stuff and my BG is all out of whack! Meal times and content have been erratic and I have obviously been underestimating carb/fat content. I hate hanging in the 200s (!!!!) and am wond… --- ## [Stress Bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stress-bolus/1404)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stress-bolus/1404 "2017-07-13T18:19:03Z")
Hi, Just got back from a 2 day ordeal testifying in a trial. A lot of anxiety, mental stress etc. Try as I might, I could not shake a high BG up around 200 +/- 20 despite corrections every few hours plus cranking up my I… --- ## [Eating Without Bolusing After 10am](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eating-without-bolusing-after-10am/1389)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eating-without-bolusing-after-10am/1389 "2017-07-13T02:32:03Z")
does anyone have this problem?????? when i wake up in the morning, i bolus for bfast. but, if i want a snack after that, i also need to bolus. but, that same snack i can eat without bolusing after 11am. and i can e… --- ## [Our endo clinic: "you can't argue with success!"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-endo-clinic-you-cant-argue-with-success/1339)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-endo-clinic-you-cant-argue-with-success/1339 "2017-07-11T22:46:59Z")
One frustrating subject of discussion in our community is our relationships with our endos and diabetes clinics. I remember, for instance, @Irish telling us about her HORRIBLE experience last time -- I felt that calling … --- ## [How much glucose is really in your blood?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-glucose-is-really-in-your-blood/1397)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-glucose-is-really-in-your-blood/1397 "2017-07-11T20:41:39Z")
In the U.S., blood glucose is measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). What does that actually look like in terms of an amount? How much glucose is floating around in your blood?!? I tried to simplify it using mor… --- ## [Kayak camping and Dexcom: a tough challenge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-and-dexcom-a-tough-challenge/1390)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-and-dexcom-a-tough-challenge/1390 "2017-07-11T17:09:59Z")
We just came back from a 10-day kayak camping trip on Lake Superior, where we tested multiple levels of CGM and GM redundancy (which is why we were all gone so long from the forum btw). The results were worse than I exp… --- ## [Endocrinologist or Nurse Practitioner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endocrinologist-or-nurse-practitioner/424)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endocrinologist-or-nurse-practitioner/424 "2017-07-10T21:26:44Z")
So, endo is a term we toss around here a good bit, but a recent post had me thinking about terminology we use. In my area seeing an actual endocrinologist doesn't seem possible. In both offices in which I've been a patie… --- ## [Alzheimer's Disease Is Type 3 Diabetes–Evidence Reviewed](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alzheimers-disease-is-type-3-diabetes-evidence-reviewed/1376)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alzheimers-disease-is-type-3-diabetes-evidence-reviewed/1376 "2017-07-10T21:24:50Z")
Here is an interesting article that I want to share with the group https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2769828/ The last sentence is quite interesting: " Some of the most relevant data supporting this concept… --- ## [Bolusing for Cheese, etc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-cheese-etc/1381)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-cheese-etc/1381 "2017-07-10T14:53:53Z")
I have a problem eating cheese. i have always had it, but i have always found it to be unpredictable. sometimes, i want to eat a handful of almonds with cheese as a snack. i do not bolus for this at all. even though it i… --- ## [What Was Your Journey to Learning How to Take Care of Yourself When You Were 1st DX?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-was-your-journey-to-learning-how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-you-were-1st-dx/1384)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2017, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-was-your-journey-to-learning-how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-you-were-1st-dx/1384 "2017-07-09T19:09:34Z")
i was losing weight and was exhausted all the time. i couldn't stop eating as my appetite was endless no matter how much i ate. i went to my PCP where he tested my blood on a meter and took blood from my vein in my arm. … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=54) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=56)