# New T1/LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/new-t1-lada-diagnosis/30.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [In Need of a Support Group for a Newly Diagnosed Teen...Does anyone know of somewhere for the teen and not just the mom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-need-of-a-support-group-for-a-newly-diagnosed-teen-does-anyone-know-of-somewhere-for-the-teen-and-not-just-the-mom/4484)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-need-of-a-support-group-for-a-newly-diagnosed-teen-does-anyone-know-of-somewhere-for-the-teen-and-not-just-the-mom/4484 "2018-07-17T04:59:06Z")
I haven’t even looked around in here as I’m only trying to find some quick ideas for a friend. There is a very concerned mom of a newly diagnosed 19 year old who is basically refusing to test or engage. Mom’s pretty upse… --- ## [A parable about the IM shot and DM's twin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-parable-about-the-im-shot-and-dms-twin/4411)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-parable-about-the-im-shot-and-dms-twin/4411 "2018-07-07T18:23:48Z")
I sent this to DM in email earlier this year. I know I did the twin story last week for the weight gain thread, but it’s really a good way to illustrate things. So here is a different version. Anyway, last night DM told… --- ## [Successful endo visit, why so blah?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-endo-visit-why-so-blah/4407)
**Author:** [@pancreaswanted](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/pancreaswanted)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-endo-visit-why-so-blah/4407 "2018-07-06T22:40:49Z")
i was at the endo today, i hadnt gone for two years, because they do nothing/they cant help me. so this was the new endo on the socialised medicine in spain. she was very nice and offered to change me to tresiba, which i… --- ## [Starting to figure out correction doses](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-to-figure-out-correction-doses/4152)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-to-figure-out-correction-doses/4152 "2018-07-01T03:30:15Z")
Hello! I’ve been fortunate in my first few months of insulin use that things have been sort-of easy to control. I am certain this is a temporary state and as things progress things will undoubtedly get more squirrely. Th… --- ## [Advice on new hands-free cellphone law](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-on-new-hands-free-cellphone-law/4336)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-on-new-hands-free-cellphone-law/4336 "2018-06-30T20:51:00Z")
My state just passed a law that cellphones used while driving must be totally hands-free. Drivers cannot have an electronic device in their hands. The law also prohibits putting a phone in the lap or any part of the bod… --- ## [New research from Harvard on insulin in a pill](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-research-from-harvard-on-insulin-in-a-pill/4300)
**Author:** [@Catalyst5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catalyst5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-research-from-harvard-on-insulin-in-a-pill/4300 "2018-06-26T11:42:53Z")
--- ## [DKA with relatively normal BG?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-with-relatively-normal-bg/4294)
**Author:** [@Catalyst5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catalyst5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-with-relatively-normal-bg/4294 "2018-06-25T23:53:52Z")
Has anyone heard of cases of DKA after an infection but with rather normal blood sugar level? --- ## [BCG tuberculosis vaccine reverses diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-tuberculosis-vaccine-reverses-diabetes/4272)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-tuberculosis-vaccine-reverses-diabetes/4272 "2018-06-23T17:46:12Z")
Okay, okay. I used the word reverses in the title to be a little catchy, but interesting results, despite the hair-pulling statistics erroneously cited in this article. Also, my sincere apologies for dropping off in re… --- ## [Does a BG Roller Coaster Wear you Out?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-a-bg-roller-coaster-wear-you-out/4241)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-a-bg-roller-coaster-wear-you-out/4241 "2018-06-21T03:15:10Z")
recently (yesterday and today), i have experienced a terrible BG roller coaster going from something like 250 in the middle of the night, doing an IM shot to correct it, bumping up my Basal to120%, only to wake up 2 hour… --- ## [Stopped Chewing Gum](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stopped-chewing-gum/4194)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stopped-chewing-gum/4194 "2018-06-11T02:20:42Z")
never thought this would matter much, but i was, now that i look back to it, a compulsive sugar-free gum chewer. i noticed that from time to time my BG would rise after chewing several pieces of gum, but i never thought … --- ## [New to the forum](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-the-forum/4112)
**Author:** [@Ryan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ryan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-the-forum/4112 "2018-06-01T10:52:58Z")
Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed type 1 in November 2017 at 31 years old. I’ve been soaking up all of the info I can regarding diabetes and have been on this site many times, but only now decided to create an acco… --- ## [670g predictive alert in auto?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-predictive-alert-in-auto/3982)
**Author:** [@T1Dmom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Dmom)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-predictive-alert-in-auto/3982 "2018-05-27T13:40:54Z")
Can you turn on Predictive low glucose alert while in auto mode (670g)? Or are predictive alerts only available in manual mode? --- ## [Travel dosing strategy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-dosing-strategy/4033)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-dosing-strategy/4033 "2018-05-24T16:56:00Z")
So, just curious, how do y’all approach dosing for food while traveling? We’ll be going on a trip soon, where many meals will consist of either fried seafood or boiled seafood with potatoes, corn, etc (YUM). I only get e… --- ## [If our BG finger sticks can be up to 20% off our true number, our SGs are likely lagging, and now our A1cs are up for questioning, where do you turn to track improvement?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-our-bg-finger-sticks-can-be-up-to-20-off-our-true-number-our-sgs-are-likely-lagging-and-now-our-a1cs-are-up-for-questioning-where-do-you-turn-to-track-improvement/3962)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-our-bg-finger-sticks-can-be-up-to-20-off-our-true-number-our-sgs-are-likely-lagging-and-now-our-a1cs-are-up-for-questioning-where-do-you-turn-to-track-improvement/3962 "2018-05-21T16:03:54Z")
I test my fingers a disturbing amount of times everyday because it’s the only number (just below most of the time) I can trust. My SG… I won’t start… I’ll just say my SG is at BEST unreliable, and that’s not because it’s… --- ## [Most BG tests you've done in a day?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/most-bg-tests-youve-done-in-a-day/3799)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/most-bg-tests-youve-done-in-a-day/3799 "2018-05-16T03:00:55Z")
I had a bit of a mission today, and I tested my BG a lot. I just looked at my numbers. 59 tests so far today, and it’s not over yet. Not a normal day! :smiley: What’s your BG testing record for most times in a day? --- ## [Freestyle Libre thoughts... Great when stable, but the lag is real](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-thoughts-great-when-stable-but-the-lag-is-real/4025)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-thoughts-great-when-stable-but-the-lag-is-real/4025 "2018-05-13T17:14:33Z")
\[Libre%20log\] I’m doing some testing to try to figure out the morning BG rise that can occur with the 670G auto mode, but I’ve begun tracking the Libre as well. I figured I would put up a log if anyone wants to see how … --- ## [DKA Myths tips and lesser known facts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-myths-tips-and-lesser-known-facts/4000)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-myths-tips-and-lesser-known-facts/4000 "2018-05-06T17:09:58Z")
I wanted to share this article: https://www.sugarsurfing.com/single-post/2018/05/06/Diabetic-Ketoacidosis-myths-tips-and-lesser-known-facts --- ## [A1C test results - calculating your RBC lifespan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-test-results-calculating-your-rbc-lifespan/3965)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-test-results-calculating-your-rbc-lifespan/3965 "2018-04-30T21:44:16Z")
A person’s A1C can be influenced by how long their red blood cells (RBC) last. A person whose RBC’s live longer will have a comparatively higher A1C, and a person whose RBC’s live shorter will have a comparatively lower … --- ## [Http://drc.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000440](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/http-drc-bmj-com-content-5-1-e000440/3872)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/http-drc-bmj-com-content-5-1-e000440/3872 "2018-04-23T01:35:21Z")
http://drc.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000440 Carbohydrate-last meal pattern lowers postprandial glucose and insulin excursions in type 2 diabetes The subjects in the article were type 2 diabetics. However, I think the carbo… --- ## [Bad endos](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-endos/1514)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-endos/1514 "2018-04-04T00:54:00Z")
Hey, you too can enter your endo into the… 1st Annual FUD - Worst Endo of the Year Contest!!! This is just a small sampling of some of the comments I have seen on our forum about endos. I know I am forgetting many oth… --- ## [Bolusing for low GI/Slow Digesting Carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-low-gi-slow-digesting-carbs/3790)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-low-gi-slow-digesting-carbs/3790 "2018-03-31T20:28:44Z")
i know this might seem like a silly question considering how much i generally eat, but i have little experience when it comes to bolusing for foods like lentils, peas, corn, etc. i know that YDMV, but i was curious to k… --- ## [Biochemistry - Glucose and your brain](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-glucose-and-your-brain/3813)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-glucose-and-your-brain/3813 "2018-03-29T17:04:01Z")
There are a lot of different transporters for glucose that allow tissue to use it. I posted about GLUT4 recently. Today here is a little bit of information about the glucose transporter GLUT3, and why it is used by the … --- ## [Biochemistry - transporting glucose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-transporting-glucose/3803)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-transporting-glucose/3803 "2018-03-28T20:31:12Z")
Here is a little info on how glucose is transported in cells in the digestive system and in the red blood cells where it is used for energy. There are 3 different ways of transporting glucose: “Facilitated Diffusion”, “… --- ## [Decom swimmers please help me out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decom-swimmers-please-help-me-out/3778)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decom-swimmers-please-help-me-out/3778 "2018-03-27T06:05:40Z")
i have been on the dexcom before, but not during the period where i was swimming in a long, full sized swimming pool. i would like to go back on the dexcom as i believe it is such a helpful tool in learning about my tre… --- ## [My Athletic 12 year old and using his dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-athletic-12-year-old-and-using-his-dexcom/3774)
**Author:** [@Lepage5397](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lepage5397)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-athletic-12-year-old-and-using-his-dexcom/3774 "2018-03-24T13:31:00Z")
I have a question and looking for some advice. Our son was diagnosed about a month ago with Type 1 so we are trying to figure everything out as far as balancing sugars anyway. Next week he is going to receive a Dexcom … --- ## [Travelling to Italy the end of January](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travelling-to-italy-the-end-of-january/3134)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travelling-to-italy-the-end-of-january/3134 "2018-03-22T00:12:16Z")
Hi All, My family and I will be in Italy for 10 days from Feb 1. I’ve made the flight arrangements, flying into Milan and leaving from Rome. Aside from that I have not yet decided my itinerary, accomodations, except … --- ## [Fasting/Basal Needs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fasting-basal-needs/3713)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fasting-basal-needs/3713 "2018-03-21T19:08:40Z")
Not sure exactly where to put this. I’m not on basal insulin yet, as I have previously been waking in the 70s/80s and fairly easily get back to that between meals. The past 10 days or so, however, hormone shifts have mad… --- ## [Recommendations on Tresiba and Hiking](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-tresiba-and-hiking/3737)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-tresiba-and-hiking/3737 "2018-03-19T14:11:44Z")
To all you hikers out there: I did a mild (no elevation) hike yesterday, but it was somewhat fast-paced over 12 miles without stops. The hike wasn’t a problem for me, but I had to stave off a low most of the time with l… --- ## [Must read about difference between t1 and t2 d as well as rising the monopoly of rising insulin costs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/must-read-about-difference-between-t1-and-t2-d-as-well-as-rising-the-monopoly-of-rising-insulin-costs/3657)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/must-read-about-difference-between-t1-and-t2-d-as-well-as-rising-the-monopoly-of-rising-insulin-costs/3657 "2018-03-12T19:08:09Z")
SUGARLAND: A FACINATING ARTICAL ABOUT DIAGNOSING T1 & T2 DIABETES this article is a must-read. it is all about the discovery of T1 and T2 D, the difference between them, as well as the monopoly of skyrocketing insulin … --- ## [Being unlimited in countries with poor medical infrastructure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/being-unlimited-in-countries-with-poor-medical-infrastructure/3592)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/being-unlimited-in-countries-with-poor-medical-infrastructure/3592 "2018-03-12T02:44:16Z")
I met with another T1D mom who had taken their school-age son to Africa, Vietnam, and a few other spots on medical mission trips. I realized that I would not feel comfortable taking Samson to his relatives in India beca… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/new-t1-lada-diagnosis/30.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/new-t1-lada-diagnosis/30.md?page=3)