# New T1/LADA **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/new-t1-lada-diagnosis/30.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Goals when things are changing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/goals-when-things-are-changing/3462)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/goals-when-things-are-changing/3462 "2018-03-08T17:59:55Z")
So while I’m stuck in bed, I actually have time to write this post… The past two weeks have been difficult. I weaned my son, my husband was in the hospital, my BG has not been great. I believe hormonal/GI changes due to… --- ## [Diabetes at least 5 diseases says Sweden and Finland research](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-at-least-5-diseases-says-sweden-and-finland-research/3618)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-at-least-5-diseases-says-sweden-and-finland-research/3618 "2018-03-02T18:15:15Z")
Hi, gang. I know this isn’t the most detailed article, but I found it interesting and thought of everyone here. Will continue digging for more detailed abstract. ETA: my apologies if this has already been discussed r… --- ## [Testing routine when sick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/testing-routine-when-sick/3570)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2018, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/testing-routine-when-sick/3570 "2018-02-25T05:49:20Z")
So I (foolishly, in hindsight) attempted to eat dairy tonight, and I’m having a pretty bad reaction. These types of reactions usually end in vomiting. I dosed 1u Novolog (covers 30 carbs)@5, then another .5u (15 carbs)@6 … --- ## [BG levels when sick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-levels-when-sick/3460)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-levels-when-sick/3460 "2018-02-10T02:11:47Z")
I have only had cold viruses since diagnosis, and they haven’t affected my BG levels. This afternoon I’ve had what I think is just GI distress from another health issue, but also could be a stomach virus. My BG has staye… --- ## [Spiking After Breakfast/ Long Pre-bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spiking-after-breakfast-long-pre-bolus/3448)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spiking-after-breakfast-long-pre-bolus/3448 "2018-02-08T18:02:43Z")
I am wondering if anyone else has this problem. i dont have the DP; i stay in the 70s throughout the night, and wake up similarly. although my daily ICR is 1:12, my morning ICR is 1:6.5. and even with all that extra IOB,… --- ## [Do you wake up for lows?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-wake-up-for-lows/3334)
**Author:** [@CarolynA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarolynA)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-wake-up-for-lows/3334 "2018-01-26T18:16:03Z")
Inspired by the alarms thread. Do low blood sugars wake you up? Not the alarms, the low itself. Even before I got the Dexcom, I had trouble sleeping when I’m low. I’m a night owl and a very sound sleeper (I was the one t… --- ## [“Free” Unlimited Test Strips!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-unlimited-test-strips/2530)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-unlimited-test-strips/2530 "2018-01-08T19:08:02Z")
So in my ongoing struggles trying to get a CGM covered by insurance, I happened to stumble across a diabetes management program offered through my husband’s work. Basically I just have to go quarterly, meeting with a dia… --- ## [A better definition of a bad low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-better-definition-of-a-bad-low/3014)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-better-definition-of-a-bad-low/3014 "2017-12-31T18:16:17Z")
You may hear this question from your Endo, something like “How many low blood sugars do you experience in a week?” The problem is that their definition of “low BG” is not very good. They define a low BG as anything belo… --- ## [High insulin level?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-insulin-level/2868)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-insulin-level/2868 "2017-12-15T13:53:27Z")
I had labs drawn, I thought just to check my thyroid function after a med change, but my doctor ordered full workup (CBC, CMP, a1c, insulin/cpep, etc). I saw the results online - everything normal, except my insulin leve… --- ## [Changing basals 🤔](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-basals-thinking/2802)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-basals-thinking/2802 "2017-12-11T18:52:52Z")
When do you all change basal rates? Not tweaking one section, but changing the entire amount up or down? In the past I’ve always been told that if I’m running high (or low) all day fore more than two days that I should … --- ## [Interesting lab strategy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-lab-strategy/2506)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-lab-strategy/2506 "2017-12-04T16:51:50Z")
Decided to to an interesting set of labs with my doc. Going to do a c peptide (mines always been low while fasting) but we are going to jack my bg up first to see how or if it responds. Just drank 12 oz apple juice sit… --- ## [Finding your secret formula and then losing it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finding-your-secret-formula-and-then-losing-it/1933)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finding-your-secret-formula-and-then-losing-it/1933 "2017-11-28T02:11:33Z")
have you ever found that after many trials and errors with food or exercise or anything for that matter, that you have finally found a way to make things work. you know what i mean: you love pizza (or your child loves pi… --- ## [I’m cured (what the heck?)!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-m-cured-what-the-heck/2609)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-m-cured-what-the-heck/2609 "2017-11-16T15:53:19Z")
I’m having an odd night. I guess my pancreas decided to do its thing. I am so confused - I haven’t taken any insulin at all since a snack this afternoon (which was normal; same for breakfast and lunch doses). \[E4C9562E… --- ## [How Often Do You CHange Your Basal Rates?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-basal-rates/2628)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-basal-rates/2628 "2017-11-14T14:24:33Z")
sometimes i can go for months without having to change my pump’s basal rates. sometimes its so easy to make a simple change, say for just 2 hours in the middle of the afternoon, but other times it requires an entire over… --- ## [Safely consuming alcohol question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/safely-consuming-alcohol-question/2574)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/safely-consuming-alcohol-question/2574 "2017-11-06T16:06:12Z")
So after the low earlier this week, which I’m almost positive was due to the glass of wine I had that night, I’m just curious what tips y’all have for drinking. I’m having a 1/2 glass of wine with dinner and plan to chec… --- ## [First overnight low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-overnight-low/2535)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-overnight-low/2535 "2017-11-04T15:43:52Z")
Sitting here waiting to check my BG after treating a 66. While it was a very mild, almost-doesn’t-count number, it disturbed me for a couple reasons: Well, first, not sure why I went low. I only had Afrezza on board ton… --- ## [Success at over bolusing at a restaurant](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/success-at-over-bolusing-at-a-restaurant/2495)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/success-at-over-bolusing-at-a-restaurant/2495 "2017-10-31T14:32:06Z")
Last night i went out for an enormous dinner at a steak house to celebrate my cousins 60th birthday. i was really anxious about going, being around all this food that i didn’t think i would be able to have, but just to b… --- ## [Honeymoon basal needs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honeymoon-basal-needs/2508)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honeymoon-basal-needs/2508 "2017-10-31T14:22:00Z")
I’m curious - has anyone else experienced quite a bit of time not needing any basal insulin (but definitely needed bolus) during the honeymoon period? I was on nothing after diagnosis, then basal/bolus during pregnancy, … --- ## [Oops, I did a dumb thing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oops-i-did-a-dumb-thing/2424)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oops-i-did-a-dumb-thing/2424 "2017-10-29T23:16:56Z")
Sooooo what would you do if you were fixing dinner, decided to “just bolus” a couple units (60 carbs), and you’d figure out the carb count at the end and just feed the insulin, but then…you realize you didn’t weigh any o… --- ## [Did someone forget to pay the light bill at TuDiabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/did-someone-forget-to-pay-the-light-bill-at-tudiabetes/2452)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/did-someone-forget-to-pay-the-light-bill-at-tudiabetes/2452 "2017-10-26T10:03:14Z")
Hi Jim26 here. Anyone know what is going on at TuDiabetes?? I get “file not found” for the last couple of days when trying to login to the forum. Seems like the chat is shut down as well. --- ## [When insulin does nothing...?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-insulin-does-nothing/2406)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-insulin-does-nothing/2406 "2017-10-19T19:30:52Z")
We had a family pizza night, which I’ve apparently got to experiment a lot more with or just give pizza up to avoid these stubborn spikes. I’m currently sick (but not a drive-your-BG-up sick), so exercise is out of the q… --- ## [High BG before bed - what would you do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-bg-before-bed-what-would-you-do/2192)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-bg-before-bed-what-would-you-do/2192 "2017-10-04T21:39:39Z")
So sometimes I’ll check before bed and my BG will be on the higher end - 120s-140s (I try to go to bed around 100). Since I don’t usually check during the night (and have no CGM), I’m always nervous to correct it (also s… --- ## [Vision problems before diagnosis?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vision-problems-before-diagnosis/714)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vision-problems-before-diagnosis/714 "2017-09-21T22:18:00Z")
@Michel, @Chris--Did your sons experience visual problems before DX? @Sam, how about you? Anybody else? I felt like reading street signs and such was becoming more difficult...and just thought at the time that I needed n… --- ## [Severe nausea with "high" BG?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/severe-nausea-with-high-bg/2091)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/severe-nausea-with-high-bg/2091 "2017-09-21T17:12:03Z")
Does anyone else get nauseated every time they go “high” for any length of time - and not even that high? Anytime I’m above 120 for more than an hour, I feel so sick, I have to lay down until my BG starts coming down. Oc… --- ## [JDRF T1D Care Kit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jdrf-t1d-care-kit/625)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jdrf-t1d-care-kit/625 "2017-09-21T01:10:52Z")
Are you an adult with newly-diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes? Order a JDRF T1D Care Kit. --- ## [Overnight lows WITHOUT basal?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overnight-lows-without-basal/1461)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overnight-lows-without-basal/1461 "2017-09-15T03:10:25Z")
So I just did a 1 week trial on a Medtronic CGM. I got the report this morning - seems I went low (\<70, lowest was 51) 7/8 nights, usually around 6am but also a couple days it was up and down throughout the night. I’m no… --- ## [Ideal BG range?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ideal-bg-range/1911)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ideal-bg-range/1911 "2017-09-13T17:23:05Z")
I’ve been wondering, what’s everyone’s goal BG range? What’s best to try to stick to for minimal complications in the long run? In pregnancy I was told to stay \<95 fasting and \<140 1 hr post-prandial/\<120 @2 hrs, so that… --- ## [Swimming and LOW, LOW, LOW overnight](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swimming-and-low-low-low-overnight/1280)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swimming-and-low-low-low-overnight/1280 "2017-09-10T04:40:35Z")
Last night was the worst night we've had in a while. We went to a kids' swimming pool yesterday and Samson spent two hours frolicking in the water. But then last night we were just seesawing from low to not-low. We had… --- ## [Ooops ! Forgot to Bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ooops-forgot-to-bolus/1789)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ooops-forgot-to-bolus/1789 "2017-09-05T18:53:57Z")
i haven’t found a post about this topic, so i will just put it out there and see if anybody relates to this and how they have handled it when it has happened. this afternoon i bolused for my lunch. i had other things on… --- ## ["Please Listen to Me" b/c patience is a virtue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-listen-to-me-b-c-patience-is-a-virtue/1667)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-listen-to-me-b-c-patience-is-a-virtue/1667 "2017-08-21T21:01:25Z")
while watching TV (or doing anything sedative), i know almost exactly what i need to bring a low up into target range, and i know about how long it will take for my BGs to climb. for me, patience is a virtue. i can prett… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/new-t1-lada-diagnosis/30.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-1-lada/new-t1-lada-diagnosis/30.md?page=4)