# Type 2 & MODY **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-2-mody/8.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Type 2 & MODY category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-type-2-mody-category/32)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-type-2-mody-category/32 "2017-03-19T02:23:05Z")
For anyone with Type 2 diabetes or MODY, and caregivers --- ## [Physical stress and high insulin resistance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/physical-stress-and-high-insulin-resistance/16397)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/physical-stress-and-high-insulin-resistance/16397 "2026-10-02T19:35:15Z")
I ended up in hospital with a kidney infection and sepsis. Lots of IV antibiotics and the all clear. Then a month or so later back in the ER. My right kidney has a 9mm stone sitting on top of the ureter. Next Thursday a… --- ## [Advance to meal time insulin possible](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advance-to-meal-time-insulin-possible/16340)
**Author:** [@Nancy50](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nancy50)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advance-to-meal-time-insulin-possible/16340 "2026-09-04T22:43:45Z")
I’ve been struggling for 2+ years with my blood sugars. I take Lantus, metformin, glipizide. I have hadreactions to many medication’s. We doubled my glipizide, in December I return if my A1c is not down below seven I wil… --- ## [What a stressful week, and keep a well stocked go bag- you never now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-stressful-week-and-keep-a-well-stocked-go-bag-you-never-now/16255)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-stressful-week-and-keep-a-well-stocked-go-bag-you-never-now/16255 "2026-07-31T13:58:13Z")
A week ago Wednesday I did something stupid that caused a kidney infection. No overt symptoms until Sunday afternoon- fever and chills. I did my Saturday 30 miles, and my blood glucose was staying high, not normal Satur… --- ## [The Harmful side effects of Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-harmful-side-effects-of-insulin/16069)
**Author:** [@Ran1240](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ran1240)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-harmful-side-effects-of-insulin/16069 "2026-05-26T13:47:50Z")
I want to talk about the harmful side effects of Insulin. My wife is a type 2 diabetic who has had 14 mini strokes, two and 1/2 toe amputations a heart attack & needs a kidney transplant. I spent 6 moths researching for… --- ## [Travelling with Dexcom and Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travelling-with-dexcom-and-omnipod/15954)
**Author:** [@jane-d](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jane-d)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travelling-with-dexcom-and-omnipod/15954 "2026-05-10T03:39:55Z")
My sister moved to Greece and of course wants me to visit her. I use the Dexcom G7 and Omnipod® 5 with my iPhone as my CGM. I’m really hesitant to travel because it just seems that there’s always some kind of an issue wi… --- ## [Ozempic Teeth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ozempic-teeth/15424)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ozempic-teeth/15424 "2026-04-21T15:26:10Z")
Unlisted side effect of GLP1 drug. Understanding “Ozempic Teeth”: How Weight Loss Injections Can Affect Your Oral Health - Potomac Dental Centre. --- ## [Drug side effects](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drug-side-effects/15584)
**Author:** [@Nancy50](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nancy50)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drug-side-effects/15584 "2026-04-11T22:41:15Z")
I am not able to take trulicity type medication or Jardiance medication after difficulty with reactions. I am now on Tresiba and Glipizide. Plus metformin. I am wondering if my CDE/NP will suggest insulin like Humulog. … --- ## [2026 is getting better for me in at least one way](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2026-is-getting-better-for-me-in-at-least-one-way/15764)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2026-is-getting-better-for-me-in-at-least-one-way/15764 "2026-01-21T12:52:54Z")
Long time unlimited diabetics here are well aware of a lot of what has been going on with me. You were so kind to me when I got diagnosed with bladder cancer and, well, you guys are the best. I was on high doses of pred… --- ## [Approved Survey — Blood Glucose Management and Diets Type](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/approved-survey-blood-glucose-management-and-diets-type/15745)
**Author:** [@lonelworld](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lonelworld)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/approved-survey-blood-glucose-management-and-diets-type/15745 "2026-01-12T21:37:56Z")
Hello, My name is Angele; I’m a high school student conducting an ethics-approved science fair project on how individuals with type 2 diabetes experience antioxidants in their diet and/or the different ways they maintai… --- ## [Hidden in Plain Bite: The Additive Cocktails Quietly Fueling Diabetes (T2) Risk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hidden-in-plain-bite-the-additive-cocktails-quietly-fueling-diabetes-t2-risk/15229)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hidden-in-plain-bite-the-additive-cocktails-quietly-fueling-diabetes-t2-risk/15229 "2025-12-02T07:04:31Z")
I’ve long thought that some thing in our foods is triggering a metabolic response to conserve energy in preparation for famine. This would be an evolutionary survival strategy that allowed a portion of the population to … --- ## [Sugar is not the villain for diabetes according to \* Dr Pal (Who dat?)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-is-not-the-villain-for-diabetes-according-to-dr-pal-who-dat/15580)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-is-not-the-villain-for-diabetes-according-to-dr-pal-who-dat/15580 "2025-12-01T17:01:41Z")
This showed up on my GOOGLE feed. This morning. I am not going to condemn this Dr Pal to the quack dust bin as what he said may not be what was reported. It is absolutely true that sugars are not the cause of Type 2 DM… --- ## [Diagnosed 3 weeks ago can't see doctor/educator and lost](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-3-weeks-ago-cant-see-doctor-educator-and-lost/11665)
**Author:** [@Johner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Johner)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-3-weeks-ago-cant-see-doctor-educator-and-lost/11665 "2025-11-24T06:24:26Z")
Hey folks So I am 39, male, and confused. I was diagnosed early-july during a checkup with my doctor with a pre-meal morning blood sugar of 362. When I got the labs back I was shocked but not surprised as my entire fa… --- ## [Prednisone tips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prednisone-tips/15088)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prednisone-tips/15088 "2025-09-10T19:05:31Z")
Perhaps this should be in the diabetes tips, but here it is. I’ve been on immunotherapy for nearly a year and developed the classic itchy rash. It’s the most annoying side effect but the least dangerous. Anyway it’s be… --- ## [G7 dropping signal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-dropping-signal/15147)
**Author:** [@DavidAZ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DavidAZ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-dropping-signal/15147 "2025-03-14T11:53:32Z")
Since the January android update to the G7 app my phone consistently looses connectivity to the sensor. My Omnipod 5 doesn’t loose the Bluetooth connection. Don’t know if this is because of 2 connections to the sensor or… --- ## [Long Covid high insulin resistance blues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-covid-high-insulin-resistance-blues/14915)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-covid-high-insulin-resistance-blues/14915 "2024-12-22T17:45:19Z")
About 6 weeks ago I had a short bout with Covid 19. The vaccinations and actual Covid cause me to have high insulin resistance. 2 weeks ago I started having shortness of breath, incredible fatigue and spiking BG that doe… --- ## [Monitoring devices recommendations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/monitoring-devices-recommendations/14953)
**Author:** [@tomaitistomas029](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/tomaitistomas029)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/monitoring-devices-recommendations/14953 "2024-10-24T15:59:11Z")
I couldn’t find the right thread so I created a new one. Has anyone tried any kind of feet monitoring device? I’m currently interested in one that monitors the temperature of the feet, helping to detect early signs of in… --- ## [Quick and easy pen and refillable from vial cartridge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-and-easy-pen-and-refillable-from-vial-cartridge/14949)
**Author:** [@GeorgeFowlerEsq](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GeorgeFowlerEsq)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-and-easy-pen-and-refillable-from-vial-cartridge/14949 "2024-10-17T19:46:34Z")
I wish to buy a pen and empty but refillable cartridges. I am basically stoopid with a double o. All the sites I visit want me to buy a filled cartridge which takes a Rx, then I suspect I could refill it. I got many vi… --- ## [Intramuscular injection of rapid insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intramuscular-injection-of-rapid-insulin/14943)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intramuscular-injection-of-rapid-insulin/14943 "2024-10-14T20:32:32Z")
I’m sure many here know I’ve been having issues with high insulin resistance after getting Covid. I don’t know if recent events are because the PTB changed me from Novolog to Humalog. I’m on my first cartridge. This mor… --- ## [New OTC wearable BGM coming out soon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-otc-wearable-bgm-coming-out-soon/14719)
**Author:** [@Penningdcp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penningdcp)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-otc-wearable-bgm-coming-out-soon/14719 "2024-09-28T03:56:12Z")
I am interested in older TD2s experience with the new over the counter continuous BCM that are coming out soon. Will Medicare cover the cost? Will they be useful/available to persons using once a day insulin like Toujeo? … --- ## [Type 2 on insulin pump with Covid added](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-on-insulin-pump-with-covid-added/14839)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-on-insulin-pump-with-covid-added/14839 "2024-08-24T14:54:03Z")
Monday I was tired all day, spent it in my recliner napping. I woke up in the afternoon shaking like a cottonwood leaves. Took my temperature and it was 103. And did a Covid test negative. I’ve been managing the fever a… --- ## [All about Insulin and insulin resistance at an advanced level](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/all-about-insulin-and-insulin-resistance-at-an-advanced-level/13339)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/all-about-insulin-and-insulin-resistance-at-an-advanced-level/13339 "2024-03-04T16:04:50Z")
A friend of mine was listening to this podcast and thought I might be interested. As many of you regulars know, I’m not much of a techie, but I thought some of you might appreciate this so I’m attaching it so that you k… --- ## [Omnipod 5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5/14361)
**Author:** [@TheWayOfLife](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TheWayOfLife)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5/14361 "2024-01-11T21:50:10Z")
Since I started the Omnipod 5, was doing self injections until I did my training. I received my starter kit 4 months ago and put in numbers myself on the PDM. I did pretty good. I just called in to get a refill on my Omn… --- ## [Too much insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/too-much-insulin/14346)
**Author:** [@TheWayOfLife](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TheWayOfLife)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/too-much-insulin/14346 "2024-01-11T20:43:04Z")
Accidentally took 40 units of Novolog instead of my Lantus!! --- ## [Any experience with BG monitoring watches from China?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-experience-with-bg-monitoring-watches-from-china/14279)
**Author:** [@Penningdcp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penningdcp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-experience-with-bg-monitoring-watches-from-china/14279 "2023-12-20T04:23:20Z")
I have seen several smartwatches from China that purportedly have noninvasive BG monitoring capability. I wouldn’t expect any accuracy comparable to finger stick but curious if they could show a direction? Anyone know of… --- ## [Sugars high](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugars-high/14306)
**Author:** [@TheWayOfLife](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TheWayOfLife)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugars-high/14306 "2023-12-29T01:48:40Z")
Settings I received from the doctor are too low, sugars always high. Type II here​:woozy\_face::woozy\_face: --- ## [Some Info on Dexcom 7 accuracy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-info-on-dexcom-7-accuracy/14202)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-info-on-dexcom-7-accuracy/14202 "2023-10-26T03:42:30Z")
I had an offer from Dexcom to get a free G7 receiver. But it would have required switching from G6 to G7. So I called Dexcom tech support and asked about the problem many users talk about: spiky readings which give fals… --- ## [I'm to undergo chemotherapy soon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-to-undergo-chemotherapy-soon/14208)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-to-undergo-chemotherapy-soon/14208 "2023-10-25T17:48:57Z")
I’m type 2 and steroids really jack resistance to insulin in me. I think that steroids will be added to ease the problems that come with chemo. I wonder if anyone has dealt with steroid induced hyperglycemia and what wo… --- ## [Omnipod go](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-go/13918)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-go/13918 "2023-06-28T15:43:15Z")
Thought some may find this interesting, omnipod go for t2 on long acting insulin receives approval. https://www.diabeteseducator.org/news/perspectives/adces-blog-details/danatech-latest-news/2023/04/25/insulet-announces… --- ## [Issues with insulin dosing when combined with SGLT 2 inhibitors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/issues-with-insulin-dosing-when-combined-with-sglt-2-inhibitors/13903)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/issues-with-insulin-dosing-when-combined-with-sglt-2-inhibitors/13903 "2023-06-19T16:55:32Z")
I’ve been having troubling trends with rising creatinine in urine. My endocrinologist suggested SGLT 2 inhibitors which have a protective effect on the kidneys as well as lowering the glucose threshold so the kidneys wil… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-2-mody/8.md?page=1)