# New T1/LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/new-t1-lada-diagnosis/30.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Insane G6 failure rate during warmup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insane-g6-failure-rate-during-warmup/8550)
**Author:** [@whyg6why](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/whyg6why)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insane-g6-failure-rate-during-warmup/8550 "2019-10-25T15:26:15Z")
Hello everyone! I’m new to the forum but I’m at my wit’s end with this. I have had literally six Dexcom G6s fail during sensor warmup in a row. 10 days ago, I had two in a row fail during the warmup period. It would co… --- ## [Pump vs. ICT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-vs-ict/8432)
**Author:** [@Wolf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Wolf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-vs-ict/8432 "2019-10-01T21:46:22Z")
If this topic is still often discussed in the past, please let me know! If not, let’s talk about, because I’m interested if prescriptioning a pump, and in the near future a (monohormonal) “closed loop system”, is the b… --- ## [Dexcom G6 readings not accurate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-readings-not-accurate/7456)
**Author:** [@Zohairraza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Zohairraza)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-readings-not-accurate/7456 "2019-09-30T22:50:42Z")
Hey guys, I got my Dexcom G6 couple of days ago and my readings are way off when I compare it to my old school glucometer. It would say sugar level below 40 but actually it was 90 something. I calibrated it but still fac… --- ## [A1C vs all cause mortality](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-vs-all-cause-mortality/8397)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-vs-all-cause-mortality/8397 "2019-09-26T12:09:14Z")
Interesting article… maybe too much of a good thing (tight control) isn’t as great an idea as we thought https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/38/2/249 --- ## [Insulin Caravans](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-caravans/7878)
**Author:** [@BigBrown](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BigBrown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-caravans/7878 "2019-07-11T17:27:55Z")
How do you guys find ‘caravan’ groups to drive up to Canada to buy insulin? I need those savings… But I am having trouble finding a group to go up with. I don’t want to make the long drive alone and as a recently diagno… --- ## [What Is The Attraction To Wearing An OmniPod vs. A Tethered Pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-attraction-to-wearing-an-omnipod-vs-a-tethered-pump/4098)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-attraction-to-wearing-an-omnipod-vs-a-tethered-pump/4098 "2019-05-19T19:25:24Z")
to all of you out there who are on the POD, i was wondering what it was that made you decide that this type of pump was right for you. What were the key selling points that persuaded you in your choice? I have been on t… --- ## [First flu after diagnosis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-flu-after-diagnosis/7375)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-flu-after-diagnosis/7375 "2019-05-18T21:31:25Z")
First flu since I was diagnosed last December… and I have to say… yikes… Yesterday spent almost all day on bed (yesterday was a holiday in Mexico so good matching I guess). BG was around 180/200 all day… managed to br… --- ## [Newbie here and this T1D thing - anyone use Humulin 70/30 or the Walmart Novolin 70/30 with VLCD?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-here-and-this-t1d-thing-anyone-use-humulin-70-30-or-the-walmart-novolin-70-30-with-vlcd/6199)
**Author:** [@MNTexan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MNTexan)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-here-and-this-t1d-thing-anyone-use-humulin-70-30-or-the-walmart-novolin-70-30-with-vlcd/6199 "2019-03-29T14:57:00Z")
Would love some opinions on using the cheaper insulins while doing the Dr Bernstein low carb diet. I’m having pretty good results, very few hypos, but looking to dial it in a bit better (i.e. still running ~25 points hi… --- ## [Which would you change....Dexcom G5 runs 40 points low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-would-you-change-dexcom-g5-runs-40-points-low/6126)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-would-you-change-dexcom-g5-runs-40-points-low/6126 "2019-03-28T17:56:06Z")
AM Basal testing today has shown me how consistently my Dexcom G5 is running 40 points low. I had incorrectly assumed when I saw big spreads between fingersticks and Dexcom that it was lagging. This would also explain (a… --- ## [How to compensate for BG spike during HIIT workouts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-compensate-for-bg-spike-during-hiit-workouts/7087)
**Author:** [@Gadget](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gadget)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-compensate-for-bg-spike-during-hiit-workouts/7087 "2019-03-28T16:13:07Z")
Hello everyone, I just found the FUDiabetes forum and am reading daily- what a wealth of information. I’m 43, diagnosed T1D 3 years ago. My question is: Is there anything to help compensate for a significant BG spike d… --- ## [Missed Basal Dose - Novolin N](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/missed-basal-dose-novolin-n/6817)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/missed-basal-dose-novolin-n/6817 "2019-02-28T00:09:44Z")
I have a friend who’s newly diagnosed w/type 1 (LADA), after many years misdiagnosed as a type 2. She’s currently using Novolin R for meals and Novolin N twice a day for basal. She missed her morning 9AM dose and took it… --- ## [Would you decrease basal - MDI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/would-you-decrease-basal-mdi/5981)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/would-you-decrease-basal-mdi/5981 "2019-01-09T00:24:12Z")
So yesterday and today, my insulin needs have suddenly decreased. I’m not running low exactly, just significantly lower - waking in 70s (Libre shows 60s-70s overnight) where I was in 90-110s, and I didn’t even bolus for … --- ## [Looking for supplier of medtronics pump supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-supplier-of-medtronics-pump-supplies/5992)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-supplier-of-medtronics-pump-supplies/5992 "2019-01-03T18:51:29Z")
Just got off phone with medtronics, they will not allow me to order ANY supplies say I have a count hold. Any one know of a supplier for medtronic pump supplies utter than medtronic. --- ## [New to Basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-basal/5482)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-basal/5482 "2018-12-03T19:33:11Z")
I started Tresiba 3 nights ago, after finally getting a prescription from my doctor. I’d like to share my experience because I was looking for threads from anyone with LADA on MDI just getting started on basal, and I did… --- ## [Do I need basal? No basal in early diagnosis of T1D, but dealing with pretty big and frequent spikes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-i-need-basal-no-basal-in-early-diagnosis-of-t1d-but-dealing-with-pretty-big-and-frequent-spikes/5561)
**Author:** [@Flavia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Flavia)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-i-need-basal-no-basal-in-early-diagnosis-of-t1d-but-dealing-with-pretty-big-and-frequent-spikes/5561 "2018-11-29T13:35:06Z")
Well hello! Nice to meet you! I am not really sure how everything around here works yet, since I am very very new to this forum, but I didn’t seem to find any thread to answer my question. If there is one, please direct… --- ## [Omnipod for basal, Kwikpen for bolus?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-for-basal-kwikpen-for-bolus/4018)
**Author:** [@John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-for-basal-kwikpen-for-bolus/4018 "2018-11-14T14:21:58Z")
Anyone who is using this combination? I am a type1 for 30 years this summer and pretty decently adjusted. So far I am using Lantus insulin as the basal insulin but suspect that Lantus to have some unwanted sideeffects. … --- ## [Omnipod Dash slow release](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-slow-release/4847)
**Author:** [@aleasa24](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/aleasa24)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-slow-release/4847 "2018-10-07T19:55:32Z")
So has anyone (Omnipod users) been selected by their doctors to use the dash in its begging release. Unfortunately my doctor was not selected to be apart of it so I won’t be able to get my hands on it earlier but if and … --- ## [Ready to try my first IM injection, but](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ready-to-try-my-first-im-injection-but/3885)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ready-to-try-my-first-im-injection-but/3885 "2018-09-20T21:24:04Z")
I had a croissant (30 g carb) for a late lunch. Two hours later I’d risen from 5.4 (97) to 16.7 (300). Pod is new, looks dry. I’ve now levelled off but I’m not yet dropping. So it looks like a perfect time to experiment … --- ## [PreBolusing Time as a Measure of Basal Strength](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prebolusing-time-as-a-measure-of-basal-strength/5039)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prebolusing-time-as-a-measure-of-basal-strength/5039 "2018-09-20T20:36:46Z")
I’m always looking for additional indicators that will help me adjust my temp basal needs accurately and timely for my changing insulin sensitivity. (I use Humalog in my pods.) I’m currently watching how long it takes m… --- ## [Thanks FUD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanks-fud/5016)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanks-fud/5016 "2018-09-17T19:22:59Z")
I went to my endocrinologist appointment a couple of days ago. My A1c came back as… 5.1%!! Woot woot!! :clap::clap::clap: The lowest it’s ever been is 5.4%, and it was 5.5% around four months ago. I think the drop is a… --- ## [Do you notice a rise in BG after antibiotic shots?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-notice-a-rise-in-bg-after-antibiotic-shots/4903)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-notice-a-rise-in-bg-after-antibiotic-shots/4903 "2018-09-05T21:55:57Z")
I’ve been fighting an infection off and on since June (ugh), have taken 2 rounds of oral antibiotics, and I haven’t really noticed any impact on my blood sugar levels. Yesterday, I saw my doctor and we decided to try an … --- ## [I love insulin (especially Fiasp)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-insulin-especially-fiasp/4814)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-insulin-especially-fiasp/4814 "2018-09-02T18:13:53Z")
The things I contemplate on a Thursday morning… I fell asleep after work yesterday with my clothes and all the lights on. I also had all my CGM alarms off because I had a period at work where I didn’t want anything vibr… --- ## [FRUSTRATING SICK DAYS; how do you handle them?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrating-sick-days-how-do-you-handle-them/4826)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrating-sick-days-how-do-you-handle-them/4826 "2018-08-31T21:51:01Z")
so i’ve been sick for the past 2 days. it happened suddenly. one minute i felt fine, and then the next i felt like i was on my deathbed. at first, my BGs were remaining very stable and on target; so i didnt think i was … --- ## [Dexcom G6 --- How much did you pay?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-how-much-did-you-pay/4313)
**Author:** [@cman1776](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cman1776)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-how-much-did-you-pay/4313 "2018-08-28T23:04:52Z")
I am interested in getting a Dexcom G6 but am concerned about the price… Anyone that has gotten/ordered one willing to share the price they had to pay and how long it took to receive the device? Transmitter Cost vs. G5 … --- ## [I watch series 1 and xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-watch-series-1-and-xdrip/4846)
**Author:** [@Mdewulft1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mdewulft1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-watch-series-1-and-xdrip/4846 "2018-08-27T22:58:29Z")
I am a droid user and wanted to know if a series 1 apple watch could be used to read xdrip without the use of an I phone? --- ## [Who knew? Life with T1D is hard!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-knew-life-with-t1d-is-hard/4670)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-knew-life-with-t1d-is-hard/4670 "2018-08-08T19:38:04Z")
--- ## [Think you are having a bad day?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/think-you-are-having-a-bad-day/4629)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/think-you-are-having-a-bad-day/4629 "2018-08-03T16:13:50Z")
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/highest-blood-sugar-level --- ## [How Often Do You Tweak Your Basal Rates?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-tweak-your-basal-rates/4569)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-tweak-your-basal-rates/4569 "2018-07-25T02:39:57Z")
lately i have been having real problems keeping my BGs in my target range. two times during a 24 hour period; about 2.5 hours after dinner i have started to trend up, and then by bedtime i have been having to do a correc… --- ## [Article about glycosylation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/article-about-glycosylation/4421)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 5:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/article-about-glycosylation/4421 "2018-07-19T05:33:36Z")
I happened upon this article, and I thought I’d share it. It’s an older article, and it’s hardly a research study, but I think it presents the A1c and glycosylation in a way I hadn’t seen before. https://asweetlife.org/… --- ## [Not sure where this came from](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-sure-where-this-came-from/4510)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-sure-where-this-came-from/4510 "2018-07-19T00:33:02Z")
I know these home A1C tests are not exact, but I generally find them to be somewhat close. I wasn’t expecting this today. But really, my RBC’s don’t live long. And the past few months I have been killing them off at … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/new-t1-lada-diagnosis/30.md) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/new-t1-lada-diagnosis/30.md?page=2)