# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=7 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Omnipod 5 Approved in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-approved-in-canada/14715)
**Author:** [@Al.S](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Al.S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-approved-in-canada/14715 "2024-06-12T13:15:54Z")
There seems to be Good news from Insulet & Health Canada… As of April 12, 2024. I noticed a new section for Omnipod 5 on Omnipod Canda site. (use this link for Signup for email updates) The site - Type1Better.com als… --- ## [Now this](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/now-this/14709)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/now-this/14709 "2024-06-10T16:50:39Z")
Somehow I managed to survive the sachrin scare of the 80’s. Now I got this monkey on my back. Hope I make it to my next b-day. Wish me well. To be honest the only thing I’ve ever seen send my BG go up a 1000 fold is … --- ## [Always holding out hope for a cure in Liam’s life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-holding-out-hope-for-a-cure-in-liam-s-life/14698)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-holding-out-hope-for-a-cure-in-liam-s-life/14698 "2024-06-09T18:16:29Z")
I know there are lots of unanswered questions but i read them all with excitement and hope. --- ## [Stem Cell Right or Wrong](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-right-or-wrong/14702)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-right-or-wrong/14702 "2024-06-06T01:39:10Z")
Let your own conscious be your guide. I promised myself I would not be silent again & so here I am… About 10 years ago I was in a Pumpers Group in Tucson, Arizona. We got together once a month to share experiences & he… --- ## [Dexcom G7 Direct To Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-direct-to-apple-watch/14701)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-direct-to-apple-watch/14701 "2024-06-05T17:48:01Z")
They just announced this is now possible. Now we need Omnipod 5 compatibility. --- ## [Is anyone getting more than 7 good days out of a Dexcom sensor?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-getting-more-than-7-good-days-out-of-a-dexcom-sensor/13119)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-getting-more-than-7-good-days-out-of-a-dexcom-sensor/13119 "2024-06-05T00:39:44Z")
For the last 4-5 sensor placements-all on abdomen as suggested-I have only gotten 6-7 days out of a sensor before getting wonky readings. For example I just received an alert that BGL was 48 and falling fast. I feel fine… --- ## [Life with diabetes analogies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/life-with-diabetes-analogies/14699)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/life-with-diabetes-analogies/14699 "2024-06-03T19:59:27Z")
Explaining life with diabetes to non-diabetic people can be hard. Analogies may be helpful to convey some of the struggles we have with maintaining our blood glucose within a healthy range. A common example of this is th… --- ## [Dexcom G7 And Omnipod 5 Limited Market Release](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-and-omnipod-5-limited-market-release/14455)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-and-omnipod-5-limited-market-release/14455 "2024-06-02T07:41:09Z")
Guys, On the Omnipod 5 FAQ page, I just found the following news: When will Omnipod 5 be compatible with the Dexcom G7 CGM? We recently started a limited market release for Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7 integration so that… --- ## [Any experience with concierge care?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-experience-with-concierge-care/14659)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-experience-with-concierge-care/14659 "2024-06-01T15:26:46Z")
I’m considering switching to concierge care for my primary care and hoping they will also sign off on all of my diabetes needs. It seems like my endocrinology office thinks I’m taking good enough care of myself - I have … --- ## [Tandem sport vs Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-sport-vs-omnipod/14687)
**Author:** [@bas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-sport-vs-omnipod/14687 "2024-05-31T21:16:01Z")
Hello, I am new to this forum and hope to find some information and opinions. I have used the Omnipod pump for many years and am now on the Omnipod 5. My endo said that the Tandem closed loop algorithm is better than th… --- ## [Looking for Users Comparisons of Omnipod Dash vs Tandem T-Slim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-users-comparisons-of-omnipod-dash-vs-tandem-t-slim/12575)
**Author:** [@Suesa1c](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Suesa1c)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-users-comparisons-of-omnipod-dash-vs-tandem-t-slim/12575 "2024-05-30T15:01:40Z")
I am contemplating a return to Omnipod vs my current Tandem t-Slim pump since I really dislike being tethered by the tubing connection. The Tandem system is good overall. In hindsight, I loved the “pod” since it was easi… --- ## [Constantly Staying High](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/constantly-staying-high/9821)
**Author:** [@egreen76](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/egreen76)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/constantly-staying-high/9821 "2024-05-28T05:16:43Z")
For the past several days, regardless of what settings I put in my pump I am staying higher than 200. I’ve been checking my BG about every 2 hours. I feel like I’m constantly having to bolus to get it down. My basal is s… --- ## [Dexcom Tech Wait time 635 Minutes! What?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-tech-wait-time-635-minutes-what/14624)
**Author:** [@LADALady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LADALady)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-tech-wait-time-635-minutes-what/14624 "2024-05-26T04:38:38Z")
I have had cause to call Tech Support twice this week. The first time the wait-time was 420 minutes (I left a call back number), last night it was 635 minutes. Why does this always seem to happen at bedtime? I get rea… --- ## [Type 1 diabetes diagnosis: antibody tests and C-peptide](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetes-diagnosis-antibody-tests-and-c-peptide/1037)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetes-diagnosis-antibody-tests-and-c-peptide/1037 "2024-05-24T13:44:55Z")
Brief Summary Diabetes presents several forms that require different treatment. When your symptoms are ambiguous, or if you don't respond to treatment, a way to confirm your diagnosis is to get a C-peptide test combine… --- ## [Anyone tried the Medtronics 'InPen'?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-tried-the-medtronics-inpen/14661)
**Author:** [@LADALady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LADALady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-tried-the-medtronics-inpen/14661 "2024-05-20T14:54:10Z")
I am having trouble matching my insulin to my actual needs although I believe I am estimating correctly. Being LADA probably doesn’t help as I don’t know how much insulin my pancreas continues to make. I would love to … --- ## [Dexcom online sensor replacement page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-online-sensor-replacement-page/13617)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-online-sensor-replacement-page/13617 "2023-02-26T13:21:44Z")
Dexcom has a new website. The online sensor replacement request page is hard to find: https://dexcom.custhelp.com/ --- ## [Type 2 drugs for type 1 with insulin resistance (aka double diabetes)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-drugs-for-type-1-with-insulin-resistance-aka-double-diabetes/14594)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-drugs-for-type-1-with-insulin-resistance-aka-double-diabetes/14594 "2024-05-05T20:18:06Z")
I’ve been reading this post Ozempic and similar drugs for Type 1? wit interest. Perhaps the ADA and the JDRF can lobby the powers that be, whoever they are to add a new sub code for for type 1s with insulin resistance. … --- ## [Creating a Sugarmate calendar on my iPhone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/creating-a-sugarmate-calendar-on-my-iphone/14612)
**Author:** [@Xandy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Xandy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/creating-a-sugarmate-calendar-on-my-iphone/14612 "2024-05-01T02:47:03Z")
I am trying to get (Dexcom)Follow on my iPhone to communicate numbers to Sugarmate on my iPhone. In order for this to happen I have to have a Sugarmate calendar on my iPhone. How do I create a Sugarmate follow. --- ## [New BlueJay GTS Watch!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-bluejay-gts-watch/11498)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-bluejay-gts-watch/11498 "2024-04-30T18:56:26Z")
Well, it looks like Bluejay just released a new watch called the GTS. BlueJay GTS watch Has a more user friendly interface on the watch And, what really interests me, is that you can do a lot of things on the watch it… --- ## [Could someone help me to create an Omnipod 5 ID?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/could-someone-help-me-to-create-an-omnipod-5-id/14324)
**Author:** [@RaymondGan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RaymondGan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/could-someone-help-me-to-create-an-omnipod-5-id/14324 "2024-04-25T14:28:09Z")
I have just purchased a set of Omnipod 5 starter kit from a US online shop, namely DiabetesSaving dot com. I am a Malaysia citizen where there is no official Insulet coverage. In fact, there is also no official Insulet … --- ## [My BG track from this morning's marathon! :)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-bg-track-from-this-mornings-marathon/50)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-bg-track-from-this-mornings-marathon/50 "2024-04-15T14:27:45Z")
A new post on the world's greatest Flatliner's thread. \[image\] --- ## [Feeling like a yoyo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-like-a-yoyo/14550)
**Author:** [@Sally](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sally)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-like-a-yoyo/14550 "2024-04-05T21:40:02Z")
For about the past two weeks, my BG has been up and down, with both high and low alarms sounding seemingly at random. CGM changed. Injection sites changed. Insulin vials changed. Transmitter still good for a few weeks… --- ## [First time low-dose glucagon: was this an expected result?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-low-dose-glucagon-was-this-an-expected-result/14508)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-low-dose-glucagon-was-this-an-expected-result/14508 "2024-03-21T20:01:42Z")
I went out for dinner and seriously overestimated carbs when bolusing, so kept treating and crashing for over an hour. Back home, injected 0.5 mg glucagon, subcutaneous, around 11 p.m. BG quickly went up to about 6 (110)… --- ## [Tandem Mobi: Approved for Me but Tandem SIGI Seems Better](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-approved-for-me-but-tandem-sigi-seems-better/14520)
**Author:** [@KonaDan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KonaDan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-approved-for-me-but-tandem-sigi-seems-better/14520 "2024-03-21T04:27:35Z")
I am approved for a new Mobi system and seeking feedback from users, Likes, dislikes, The Tandem Sigi looks much more user friendly and is entirely tubeless, also using interchangeable insulin cartridges, so no self-fill… --- ## [Guess I'm Off OmniPod 5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guess-im-off-omnipod-5/14084)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guess-im-off-omnipod-5/14084 "2024-03-20T23:44:17Z")
I guess I’ve got to stop using the OmniPod 5 after over a year. I was very happy with the control I was getting (my last A1c was 6.1), and I’m certainly not looking forward to giving myself 6 - 8 injections each day (aga… --- ## [(another) Exercise question, I wonder if others have similar issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-exercise-question-i-wonder-if-others-have-similar-issues/14494)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-exercise-question-i-wonder-if-others-have-similar-issues/14494 "2024-03-19T19:28:09Z")
Hi All, So I’ve been exercising for many years but lately have increased the cardio significantly over the last few months particularly in the late mornings. I’m curious if anyone else has had repeated low blood sugars… --- ## [FreeStyle Libre2, accuracy, wither notes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre2-accuracy-wither-notes/14517)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre2-accuracy-wither-notes/14517 "2024-03-18T18:41:00Z")
I’m a 53 year T1D (lucky!), trying to be more strict in patterns after a good long stretch of getting away with much. I have been on an OmniPod Classic for 3 years, and using a FreeStyle Libre2 for 18 months. I do like … --- ## [Walgreens and Medicare Part B](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/walgreens-and-medicare-part-b/14383)
**Author:** [@mstan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mstan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/walgreens-and-medicare-part-b/14383 "2024-03-15T21:22:42Z")
I’m at my wit’s end with Walgreens and Part B coverage. For several weeks I’ve been trying to get test strips filled. They keep asking for different info from dr (who says they already sent). They say with new year, Medi… --- ## [Higher i tensity aerobic exercise and dexcom g6 inaccuracies (40 lower than actual)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-i-tensity-aerobic-exercise-and-dexcom-g6-inaccuracies-40-lower-than-actual/14487)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-i-tensity-aerobic-exercise-and-dexcom-g6-inaccuracies-40-lower-than-actual/14487 "2024-03-10T16:22:00Z")
Hi, all. I am struggling with how to deal with this. I walk very fast, high heart rate, for 4-5 miles most mornings. I have been thinking I was getting post-exercise highs and then dealing with that at breakfast as best … --- ## [New Lancet study on bihormonal closed-loop system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-lancet-study-on-bihormonal-closed-loop-system/14480)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-lancet-study-on-bihormonal-closed-loop-system/14480 "2024-03-07T19:51:13Z")
The Lancet published a new study on a bihormonal (insulin and glucagon) artificial pancreas: Bihormonal fully closed-loop system for the treatment of type 1 diabetes: a real-world multicentre, prospective, single-arm tr… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=8)