# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=6 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [Looking for antique diabetes management gear](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-antique-diabetes-management-gear/14861)
**Author:** [@chamming](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/chamming)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-antique-diabetes-management-gear/14861 "2024-09-01T01:39:03Z")
Hi I have lived with Type 1 diabetes since 1983 and have been a diabetes nurse educator for 20 years. I have a fascination with what we used to use to mage this disease compared to what we have today and trying to put to… --- ## [Never Seen a Real Pod and am Asking for Pictures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/never-seen-a-real-pod-and-am-asking-for-pictures/5299)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/never-seen-a-real-pod-and-am-asking-for-pictures/5299 "2024-09-04T13:23:18Z")
My mom’s trying to talk me into calling my insurance company tomorrow to start an inquiry into getting a new pump. It’s going to be a long process, it might not even happen, and I’m happy as can be doing injections right… --- ## [Omnipod-5 and G7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-and-g7/14842)
**Author:** [@Andee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Andee)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-and-g7/14842 "2024-09-01T18:22:15Z")
Has anyone been using omnipod-5 and G7 CGM and if so can you share your experience? --- ## [Crack in my Novorapid vial : does this render it useless?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crack-in-my-novorapid-vial-does-this-render-it-useless/14866)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crack-in-my-novorapid-vial-does-this-render-it-useless/14866 "2024-09-01T14:28:08Z")
Dear all I am injecting hefty doses today, and noticing abnormal BG reaction to very usual breakfast and lunch. I became suspicious and looked closely at my pen, and see a crack in the vial. Should wildly high BG be ex… --- ## [Anyone lined up for the dexcom G7?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-lined-up-for-the-dexcom-g7/13604)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-lined-up-for-the-dexcom-g7/13604 "2024-08-31T19:27:30Z")
Ever since I saw that Superbowl Commercial with Joe Jonas showing his Dex G7, I wanted it. It was smaller than my G6 and it looked easier to insert. After several years of failures trying the G4 and G5, I finally got the… --- ## [Upgrade to Libre 3 from Libre 2 (using xDrip+ on Android)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrade-to-libre-3-from-libre-2-using-xdrip-on-android/14774)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrade-to-libre-3-from-libre-2-using-xdrip-on-android/14774 "2024-08-31T03:27:16Z")
Greetings all ; not posted for a while, so please forgive asking a question that has likely already been asked. Do members recommend upgrading from the Libre 2 to 3? What are the pros and cons? The main one i’m aware of … --- ## [Cartridge vs Vial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cartridge-vs-vial/5862)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cartridge-vs-vial/5862 "2024-08-26T18:17:50Z")
What is the difference between insulin cartridges and insulin vials? I use a pump but my dr called in a new prescription to my pharmacy for insulin cartridge, not my regular insulin vial prescription. Can I use cartrid… --- ## [If You Knew What Living with Diabetes was like 30 years ago, You’d be more Appreciative of your Current Technology....?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-knew-what-living-with-diabetes-was-like-30-years-ago-you-d-be-more-appreciative-of-your-current-technology/7081)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-knew-what-living-with-diabetes-was-like-30-years-ago-you-d-be-more-appreciative-of-your-current-technology/7081 "2024-08-25T01:21:07Z")
I didn’t have diabetes 50 years ago… or 40… or 30… or even 20. I developed it later in life than most which, for me, was 15 years ago. I couldn’t tell you what it was like managing diabetes at that time because I wasn’t … --- ## [iAPS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iaps/14561)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iaps/14561 "2024-08-19T20:55:10Z")
iAPS is DIY software for use as an Integrated Automated Glycemic Controller (iAGC) for use in an AID system. Think of it as the software brains that integrates data from a CGM and controls an insulin pump…ala Tandem Cont… --- ## [Please help if you can - low sodium and chloride, but pedialyte ramped up BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-help-if-you-can-low-sodium-and-chloride-but-pedialyte-ramped-up-bg/14850)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-help-if-you-can-low-sodium-and-chloride-but-pedialyte-ramped-up-bg/14850 "2024-08-19T16:56:05Z")
Hi, all. I am just looking into this, but feel too sick to really comprehend the complexities with us T1Ds between sodium levels and blood sugars and such. Long story made short(er) I was put on an eyedrop called cosopt … --- ## [Pancreatic Insufficiency AKA The hits just keep on rolling](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreatic-insufficiency-aka-the-hits-just-keep-on-rolling/14816)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreatic-insufficiency-aka-the-hits-just-keep-on-rolling/14816 "2024-08-18T15:53:55Z")
Well, the hits just keep on comin’! Apparently, I’m going to receive the diagnosis tomorrow from an NP I saw a few weeks back that my loving pancreas, other than not providing insulin, also isn’t providing enough Pancrea… --- ## [Glucagon expiration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-expiration/14832)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-expiration/14832 "2024-08-18T05:48:04Z")
Some info on glucagon expiration… I have tested the old red Lilly glucagon kits. The old ones that you needed to mix. (They are now made by a different company, but still available as a generic.). Those never expire (… --- ## [Anyone have high days that won't come down?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-high-days-that-wont-come-down/8511)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-high-days-that-wont-come-down/8511 "2024-08-17T01:50:33Z")
I have some days where I can’t seem to get my BG down, it hovers around 200. My normal insulin/carb ratios don’t work. Anyone else? How do you deal? --- ## [BG readings on new Galaxy Watch Ultra / 7?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-readings-on-new-galaxy-watch-ultra-7/14838)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-readings-on-new-galaxy-watch-ultra-7/14838 "2024-08-14T01:02:08Z")
I got the new Galaxy Watch Ultra. Very nice watch, and really nice battery life (Reason I got this over the 7, big difference in battery size/life.) But, the new Wear Os 5 doesn’t allow for all the previous watch faces… --- ## [Dexcom G6 filament broke and may be in my leg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-filament-broke-and-may-be-in-my-leg/14825)
**Author:** [@diabetic101](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/diabetic101)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-filament-broke-and-may-be-in-my-leg/14825 "2024-08-09T20:04:36Z")
I put a new one in, had some trouble as I forgot to remove the covers over adhesive. I managed to remove them while it was on and I saw the wire in me slip and it went back in. When it attached I had pressed the button b… --- ## [CGM is lasting a SHOCKING amount of days!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-is-lasting-a-shocking-amount-of-days/14819)
**Author:** [@Liam-M](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Liam-M)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-is-lasting-a-shocking-amount-of-days/14819 "2024-08-09T00:38:25Z")
This is a world record… My CGM has lasted for 18 DAYS! And it is about to be 19! It looks so beat up but it still works somehow… --- ## [Admelog vials not lasting more than one month](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog-vials-not-lasting-more-than-one-month/14801)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog-vials-not-lasting-more-than-one-month/14801 "2024-08-07T15:00:14Z")
Is anyone else experiencing this? I have been a low dose user and a vial of insulin can usually last me for several months. At least that was my experience with both Humalog and Novolog for years. But it seems that the l… --- ## [Clarity clarity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clarity-clarity/13800)
**Author:** [@jpf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jpf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clarity-clarity/13800 "2024-08-04T03:01:44Z")
Hi Everyone- I am fiddling around with those reports on Clarity and wondering which ones you all find most useful. For me, a person with recently diagnosed Type 1 LADA, it’s hard to discern what information is actually … --- ## [Beta bionics I let pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beta-bionics-i-let-pump/14640)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beta-bionics-i-let-pump/14640 "2024-08-03T18:20:39Z")
Good morning all, i am curious if anyone is on the ilet pump yet and there impressions of it, and any opinions of this product. It is now covered as a Pharmacy benefit under my Medicaid plan. I was ready to make the swi… --- ## [Still No G7 Omnipods at Kaiser SoCal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/still-no-g7-omnipods-at-kaiser-socal/14818)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/still-no-g7-omnipods-at-kaiser-socal/14818 "2024-08-02T15:25:07Z")
Just picked up my Omnipod 5 pod refills today at Kaiser here in SoCal. I have 3 Dexcom G6 Sensors left, and I hoped to get the newer pods that work with both G6 and G7 in time to request a prescription for the G7 before … --- ## [G7 - Compression Lows?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-compression-lows/14806)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-compression-lows/14806 "2024-07-28T19:19:29Z")
I seem to have way more compression lows with G7. I never really had that issue with G6. Curious if others are experiencing the same thing. --- ## [College son not hearing Dexcom low alarms at night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/college-son-not-hearing-dexcom-low-alarms-at-night/11797)
**Author:** [@mlg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mlg)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/college-son-not-hearing-dexcom-low-alarms-at-night/11797 "2024-07-27T18:42:59Z")
Hi! My T1 son is in college and has not been hearing low alarms on his Dexcom at night. He has me on the share app so I get the alarms and am freaking out because he is not responding. Last night after several urgent lo… --- ## [Loop 3.4](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-3-4/14784)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-3-4/14784 "2024-07-22T16:34:22Z")
FYI, Loop 3.4 main was released yesterday. It can be built using a Mac and Xcode, or you can build using GitHub with just about any web browser. The “Mac/Xcode” build is a bit involved, but doable by a non-techie person … --- ## [Bluejay gts pin receiver for strap broken](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-pin-receiver-for-strap-broken/14785)
**Author:** [@Dubdave](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dubdave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-pin-receiver-for-strap-broken/14785 "2024-07-19T03:26:21Z")
Hi guys, just checking if this has happened to anyone. Broken where the pin for the strap connects to the watch --- ## [Blose watch face - Galaxy Watch4](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blose-watch-face-galaxy-watch4/14589)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blose-watch-face-galaxy-watch4/14589 "2024-07-05T21:13:14Z")
I’ve been using the Blose watch face with Galaxy Watch4. Nice to have some configuration options. So far no issues. --- ## [Intermittent fasting and DP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intermittent-fasting-and-dp/14753)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intermittent-fasting-and-dp/14753 "2024-07-03T03:50:25Z")
Hi guys, Been a while since I’ve been around FUD, too busy with life. This is kind of a rabbit hole, so please bear with me. So after listening to a podcast or two, I made a couple rather drastic changes in my diet, o… --- ## [Pip Lancets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pip-lancets/14749)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pip-lancets/14749 "2024-07-01T18:19:59Z")
I saw an ad for these and thought they were interesting. Reminds me of what they use at the dr office. I haven’t bought a Lancet in probably 20 years, but I do like small size. Pip 100 Lancets | All-in-One 30G-1.0mm D… --- ## [Neuropathy and a potential cure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/neuropathy-and-a-potential-cure/14696)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/neuropathy-and-a-potential-cure/14696 "2024-06-27T12:59:41Z")
I have terrible neuropathy in both my feet, lower legs around my ankles as well as my feet (and gastropareses). I have tried everything on the planet to rid myself of this curse. Often, i might trying standing up from be… --- ## [Insulet Fully Rolls Out Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7 in U.S., Launches iPhone App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-fully-rolls-out-omnipod-5-with-dexcom-g7-in-u-s-launches-iphone-app/14737)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-fully-rolls-out-omnipod-5-with-dexcom-g7-in-u-s-launches-iphone-app/14737 "2024-06-24T16:13:34Z")
I found this online as of 6/20/24. See this link: --- ## [Potential new pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/potential-new-pump/11399)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/potential-new-pump/11399 "2024-06-15T02:04:44Z")
My warranty runs out on my Tandem X2 pump in June. Of course a Tandem rep has called me asking about getting a new pump. Honestly, my X2 pump works good! That being said, I plan on using it until I have issues. Havin… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=7)