# Type 1 & LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/7.md?page=9 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Levothyroxine impacts BG/Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/levothyroxine-impacts-bg-insulin/14181)
**Author:** [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/levothyroxine-impacts-bg-insulin/14181 "2023-10-19T00:47:32Z")
Anyone else experience lower BG (and lower insulin needs) when starting levothyroxine, or any other hypothyroid medicine? The back story: My Endo has decided to treat my Hashimoto’s, now that 3 seasons of tests have co… --- ## [Omnipod Replacement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-replacement/14173)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-replacement/14173 "2023-10-07T23:46:49Z")
Got an email from Insulet this morning saying they’ve added the capability to ask for a replacement pod along with an update to Podder Central. Have thought they’d been missing the boat per other manufacturers’ systems. … --- ## [More showing off (#31)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-showing-off-31/14170)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-showing-off-31/14170 "2023-10-06T16:55:28Z")
Had another race, nice conditions, results and blood sugars were good! --- ## [Insurance dropped Humalog (Rant Ahead)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-dropped-humalog-rant-ahead/14174)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-dropped-humalog-rant-ahead/14174 "2023-10-06T15:35:09Z")
I put in my usual request to refill my Humalog Jr pens and needles this weekend. The needles came up, but not the pens. I figured I must have mischecked the box and submitted again. Still nothing listed as in process. Fi… --- ## [Multiple hypos overnight even with Basal suspended by pump most of the night -why and what to do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-hypos-overnight-even-with-basal-suspended-by-pump-most-of-the-night-why-and-what-to-do/14161)
**Author:** [@Rasheedacoo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rasheedacoo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-hypos-overnight-even-with-basal-suspended-by-pump-most-of-the-night-why-and-what-to-do/14161 "2023-10-04T00:21:36Z")
Hi, I’m hoping the brains trust here can help me. I have been a T1 for for over 25 years. I started on Tandem x2 a year ago, and have found Control IQ works really well. I am used to having hypos but these have lessened… --- ## [My first experience with 780G](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-first-experience-with-780g/14154)
**Author:** [@Mike2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mike2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-first-experience-with-780g/14154 "2023-09-27T15:36:34Z")
I was due for a new pump and my endo pushed me to getting the new 780G with Guardian 4 sensors. I had been using the Tandem X2 and Dexcom G6 over the past four years. I installed the first Guardian sensor last week an… --- ## [Big travel with T1D - management challenges](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/big-travel-with-t1d-management-challenges/14148)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/big-travel-with-t1d-management-challenges/14148 "2023-09-25T15:04:02Z")
Hi everyone - just back from a month long trip - Boston - So Cal - Japan - Korea - Boston. Missed you all. I noticed Big changes in insulin usage! on the trip. When I got to asia, I was running seriously low in the mo… --- ## [I am yoyo'ing from 2.0 to 20.0, day in, day out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-yoyoing-from-2-0-to-20-0-day-in-day-out/14118)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-yoyoing-from-2-0-to-20-0-day-in-day-out/14118 "2023-09-25T13:17:33Z")
…and i haven’t changed anything! 20u of Tresiba 3-5u per meal of Novorapid, and plenty of correcting (clearly i overrcorrect, but i can’t see how not to, otherwise i languish at 20) I gave up carb counting 10yrs ago a… --- ## [Insurance & Omnipod 5 / Dexcom g6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6/14133)
**Author:** [@Amandaelizabethmorg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Amandaelizabethmorg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6/14133 "2023-09-23T04:55:35Z")
Hi guys, I have been looking for some good advice related to insurance plans that fully cover the omnipod 5 and dex systems. Recently my Medicaid coverage ended and I’m running out of funds and my pods. --- ## [Tubed alternatives to Omnipods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tubed-alternatives-to-omnipods/14060)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tubed-alternatives-to-omnipods/14060 "2023-09-19T12:06:20Z")
I’ve been increasingly dissatisfied with one attribute of Omnipod 5: Slow or spotty absorption. For several months I’ve been limiting my meal bolus to 5 units, followed up by the remaining bolus as a 30 minute extended b… --- ## [Hero, Royo, Better Bread, etc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hero-royo-better-bread-etc/14087)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hero-royo-better-bread-etc/14087 "2023-09-02T15:24:27Z")
Ok, I’ve tried Better Brand, Hero, and other breads claiming low carb counts with some claiming low “net” carbs based on fiber counts. I’ve had mixed results. Sometimes they seem to work, i.e. the lower carb count seems … --- ## [What to do with omnipod dash pods that expire next month 10/19/23?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-do-with-omnipod-dash-pods-that-expire-next-month-10-19-23/14096)
**Author:** [@emarie1107](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/emarie1107)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-do-with-omnipod-dash-pods-that-expire-next-month-10-19-23/14096 "2023-09-01T00:04:16Z")
So i just switched to omnipod 5 and have 6 boxes of dash pods. I was going to sell them to 2moms but they are to close to the expiration and I cant :frowning: any other ways to get rid of them without it being a complete… --- ## [Walgreen's Pharmacy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/walgreens-pharmacy/14082)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/walgreens-pharmacy/14082 "2023-08-25T15:42:34Z")
Has anyone else with both primary and secondary insurance experienced their pharmacy constantly resetting which is primary. I have Medicare (primary) and Tricare for Life (secondary) (TFL - retired military). Walgreens c… --- ## [Freesyle Libre 2 sensor from UK compatible with LibreLink app from Austria?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freesyle-libre-2-sensor-from-uk-compatible-with-librelink-app-from-austria/14070)
**Author:** [@Flavia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Flavia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freesyle-libre-2-sensor-from-uk-compatible-with-librelink-app-from-austria/14070 "2023-08-24T02:02:22Z")
Hey everyone! I am going on vacation soon and I was wondering if I could buy some Freestyle Libre sensors from the UK, when my LibreLink app is from Austria. I have read on the UK Abbott site that this isn’t really recom… --- ## [Blood Glucose Readings On My Apple Watch With Miaomiao](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-glucose-readings-on-my-apple-watch-with-miaomiao/8977)
**Author:** [@lydiaji](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lydiaji)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-glucose-readings-on-my-apple-watch-with-miaomiao/8977 "2023-08-21T20:11:51Z")
When I didn’t think technology could get much better after getting the Freestyle Libre sensor, this has blown my mind! I did some research into how best to get my blood sugar readings on my Apple Watch and here we have … --- ## [Neonatal Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/neonatal-diabetes/14058)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/neonatal-diabetes/14058 "2023-08-16T18:28:46Z")
Neonatal diabetes, I communicated with someone who lives in the UK, and she was born with diabetes. I was so impressed with her report in a UK group. She gave me permission to post her story. This report was given in 20… --- ## [Omnipod with the Samsung Galaxy Z fold series](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-with-the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-series/14044)
**Author:** [@dmilligan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dmilligan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-with-the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-series/14044 "2023-08-10T15:12:14Z")
I recently filled my Rx for my first round of Omnipods. Super excited for them, HOWEVER, I just found out that my phone is not supported. I have the Zfold 3 from Samsung. It does not “support” the Dexcom app either, h… --- ## [OmniPod 5 Disaster](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-disaster/13062)
**Author:** [@Deanernet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Deanernet)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-disaster/13062 "2023-08-06T16:32:21Z")
Been a type 1 diabetic since I was 13, 56 now. Just switched from Tandem TSlim with CIQ to Omnipod 5 (I hate tubed systems). First week went perfectly. Great blood sugar numbers. Overnight was perfect, I slept like a ba… --- ## [Returning member in need](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/returning-member-in-need/14022)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/returning-member-in-need/14022 "2023-08-04T18:18:40Z")
I’m in Boston for my son’s surgery and my G6 sensor just got pulled out. Can anyone spare one? The Joslin Center couldn’t even part with one! I can drive to pick up. Thanks for your help! BobCarlson Please PM Bob if you… --- ## [I need 1 G6 sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-need-1-g6-sensor/14021)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-need-1-g6-sensor/14021 "2023-08-04T01:17:56Z")
I’m at Brigham and Women’s hospital for my son’s colectomy and my sensor got pulled out. Can anyone spare one for me today? Thank you! Bob Carlson Please PM Bob if you can help! --- ## [Tandem pump cartridge liner makes insulin "sticky"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-cartridge-liner-makes-insulin-sticky/14028)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-cartridge-liner-makes-insulin-sticky/14028 "2023-08-03T18:26:59Z")
Tandem gave a webinar today and the presenter explained why they recommend changing the pump cartridge every time you change the infusion set. She said the plastic liner in the cartridge makes the insulin “sticky” and th… --- ## [Librelink patched having bluetooth connections with samsung galaxy s23+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/librelink-patched-having-bluetooth-connections-with-samsung-galaxy-s23/14016)
**Author:** [@Elenek](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Elenek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/librelink-patched-having-bluetooth-connections-with-samsung-galaxy-s23/14016 "2023-07-31T13:07:25Z")
Hello everyone! Recently bought samsung galaxy s23+ and seems like Librelink looses connection constantly. I’M using a patched app version which is connected with xdrip+. Latter is the newest version but librelink ia no… --- ## [Omnipod Adhesive issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-adhesive-issues/13971)
**Author:** [@Lethean](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lethean)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-adhesive-issues/13971 "2023-07-31T00:54:24Z")
OK, I know there are a lot of topics about this all over the internet, a lot of which I’ve read… but maybe I’ve read too much because now it seems overwhelming. Here’s my story: I started using Omnipod 5 in December 20… --- ## [Time In Range, A1C the ADA, FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-in-range-a1c-the-ada-fda/13955)
**Author:** [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-in-range-a1c-the-ada-fda/13955 "2023-07-30T01:54:36Z")
Read about Time in Range (vs A1C), and why the latest FDA draft guidance document is so important. Full article Or follow the discussion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuj6ZfDOFaY/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== --- ## [Issues with Omnipod 5 Prescription when live outside the US](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/issues-with-omnipod-5-prescription-when-live-outside-the-us/14011)
**Author:** [@Gozal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gozal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/issues-with-omnipod-5-prescription-when-live-outside-the-us/14011 "2023-07-29T21:57:45Z")
Living with type 1 while outside the US but received Omnipod 5 to set it up needs a prescription from a US doctor --- ## [Tandem tslim vs Omnipod 5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-vs-omnipod-5/13042)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-vs-omnipod-5/13042 "2023-07-27T22:08:52Z")
I have been reading about people with the O5 and some of their issues so far. I am confident that I can overcome almost everything that I have read so far. My Tandem tslim is out of warranty, and my new insurance provi… --- ## [Januvia recommended for Adult onset T1?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/januvia-recommended-for-adult-onset-t1/13995)
**Author:** [@jpf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jpf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/januvia-recommended-for-adult-onset-t1/13995 "2023-07-26T06:57:49Z")
Hi all- Has anyone had experience with or heard anything about Januvia for people with T1 LADA? My new endo recommended it saying it helps lower glucose levels and my c-peptide test has me at the right level for trying… --- ## [Switching from Lyumjev 100 to 200](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-lyumjev-100-to-200/13878)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-lyumjev-100-to-200/13878 "2023-07-25T16:15:34Z")
Well, today is my first day of using Lyumjev 200. I am using it in my Omnipod 5. And as we all know, there are very few things we can change/adjust ourselves with this pump. Well, changing the strength of the insulin i… --- ## [FOTF Drop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fotf-drop/12642)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fotf-drop/12642 "2023-07-25T03:38:59Z")
Ok, after reading enough other people’s posts, it seems that people have DP and FOTF and they get spikes. I do raise my basals at night some because of changing BGs, but the weird part with me is that my FOTF reaction i… --- ## [Insurance in Georgia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-in-georgia/13986)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-in-georgia/13986 "2023-07-22T20:00:47Z")
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