# Type 2 & MODY **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-2-mody/8.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 --- ## [Slow loss of weight over the last 28 months](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slow-loss-of-weight-over-the-last-28-months/13723)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slow-loss-of-weight-over-the-last-28-months/13723 "2023-04-09T01:41:20Z")
Maybe this in unique among my tribe of type 2 people. Normally it is weight gain when starting insulin. Well, I’ve always been the outlier in any cohort. I started MDI 28 months ago and using a pump 15 months ago. I hav… --- ## [Admelog side effects](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog-side-effects/13712)
**Author:** [@litebrite81](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/litebrite81)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog-side-effects/13712 "2023-03-25T17:34:46Z")
Hi! I’m new on here and joined to possibly get answers about something that I’ve been desperately researching with no luck. I am on Admelog and have been taking it for the last 6 months. Since then I have had a TERRIBLE … --- ## [Type 2 and gout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-and-gout/13707)
**Author:** [@Strat1117](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Strat1117)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-and-gout/13707 "2023-03-24T14:35:10Z")
Well, after more than a month of thinking I had an old sports injury acting up, it turns out that the recurring effusion in my left knee is gout which, previously unknown to me, is a not uncommon sidekick for people with… --- ## [Medicare/Medicaid CGM coverage for Type 2s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-medicaid-cgm-coverage-for-type-2s/13641)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-medicaid-cgm-coverage-for-type-2s/13641 "2023-03-04T21:39:19Z")
https://www.investors.com/news/technology/dexcom-stock-pops-on-massive-expansion-for-cgms/ --- ## [A quick note on CGM comparisons: MARD not that great a measure even though best we have](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-quick-note-on-cgm-comparisons-mard-not-that-great-a-measure-even-though-best-we-have/13634)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-quick-note-on-cgm-comparisons-mard-not-that-great-a-measure-even-though-best-we-have/13634 "2023-03-02T04:03:52Z")
In terms of formal comparisons between CGMs, MARD is the only numerical measure we have. But often people will note things along the line of “well that is great in the laboratory, but unfortunately I do not live in a lab… --- ## [Trulicity shortage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trulicity-shortage/13523)
**Author:** [@Strat1117](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Strat1117)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trulicity-shortage/13523 "2023-01-26T23:57:03Z")
So, I renewed my prescription for Trulicity with my pharmacist last Friday, who said he’d have it on Monday. I went to pick it up today, Thursday (Friday morning is my injection time), and he told me that it’s backordere… --- ## [Type 2 diabetes: Insulin production more of a problem than insulin resistance?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-diabetes-insulin-production-more-of-a-problem-than-insulin-resistance/5527)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-diabetes-insulin-production-more-of-a-problem-than-insulin-resistance/5527 "2022-12-25T21:35:51Z")
I was quite surprised by several quotes I found in the article by Ginger Vieira on intestinal mucous membrane resurfacing. I am reposting the link here: “Contrary to common perception of type 2 diabetes, they’ve foun… --- ## [Fast acting insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fast-acting-insulin/13409)
**Author:** [@needdiabetichelp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needdiabetichelp)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fast-acting-insulin/13409 "2022-12-15T01:53:04Z")
Why does my fast acting insulin not kick in for several hours? I can take it at 8 am; eat a light breakfast (piece of wheat toast) and my sugars don’t start dropping for 4 or 5 hours. Then they plummet! What is the … --- ## [Non-invasive BG strip developed in Australia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-strip-developed-in-australia/11593)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-strip-developed-in-australia/11593 "2022-04-27T02:03:12Z")
Could be nice. Would have been nicer before more reliable CGMs though. --- ## [Tough Problem - Dementia Patient - Need Suggestions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tough-problem-dementia-patient-need-suggestions/12054)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tough-problem-dementia-patient-need-suggestions/12054 "2022-01-10T01:16:45Z")
Hey guys - I am guessing some of you have gone through something similar with a relative and might have some good suggestions. One of our friends has a parent with mild dementia who also has insulin dependent Type 2 dia… --- ## [Overview article on MODY](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overview-article-on-mody/12196)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overview-article-on-mody/12196 "2021-12-24T00:50:51Z")
--- ## [Help With DexcomG6, NY Medicaid and Type2 Insulin Dependent](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-dexcomg6-ny-medicaid-and-type2-insulin-dependent/12042)
**Author:** [@HughW2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/HughW2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-dexcomg6-ny-medicaid-and-type2-insulin-dependent/12042 "2021-11-14T16:33:26Z")
Hi I am new to this group and really happy I found it! I am a 62 YO Male with Insulin-Dependent Type 2 Diabetes. I live in Long Island NY and I am on Fidelis Managed Care Medicaid Insurance. I have been using the Dexc… --- ## [Once-a-week Ozempic, GLP-1 receptor agonist, now EU/US approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/once-a-week-ozempic-glp-1-receptor-agonist-now-eu-us-approved/3486)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/once-a-week-ozempic-glp-1-receptor-agonist-now-eu-us-approved/3486 "2018-03-12T11:34:02Z")
Ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist, similar to Trulicity, that requires one injection per week. It was recently approved by the EU, after having passed the FDA hurdles in December: we all missed that:-) Because it was approved a… --- ## [Free Style Libre 14 day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-14-day/11927)
**Author:** [@richstacy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/richstacy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-14-day/11927 "2021-10-11T20:55:32Z")
Free Style Libre 14 day. Problems with 14 day sensors. --- ## [Freestyle Libre 2 and Medicare criteria change](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-and-medicare-criteria-change/11753)
**Author:** [@Penningdcp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penningdcp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-and-medicare-criteria-change/11753 "2021-08-24T21:25:37Z")
Apparently Medicare loosened restrictions re criteria for coverage in 2021. DME providers are aggressively marketing assistance to provide. Anyone have any observations? --- ## [Diabetic neuropathy treatment seems to do well](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-neuropathy-treatment-seems-to-do-well/11430)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-neuropathy-treatment-seems-to-do-well/11430 "2021-06-13T16:11:01Z")
SEems like this was mostly for T2s but it’s nice to know there are new options out there. Not only did it seem to reduce symptoms and pain, but it also seemed to improve neurologic functioning, which is promising: --- ## [Reading very inaccurate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reading-very-inaccurate/11384)
**Author:** [@Chessie\_mom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chessie_mom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reading-very-inaccurate/11384 "2021-05-23T20:25:54Z")
According to my Freestyle Libre my average glucose is 134 for the past three months which corresponds to an A1C of 6.3. I got test results back yesterday which say my A1C is 7.7. I am not happy. I think it may be beca… --- ## [Interesting study on low-carb diets, insulin, and fat storage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-on-low-carb-diets-insulin-and-fat-storage/11345)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-on-low-carb-diets-insulin-and-fat-storage/11345 "2021-05-06T22:00:18Z")
The takeaways seem to be: The hypothesis that Carbs lead to high insulin levels lead to body fat doesn’t seem to be true. Low-carb diet does lead to lower circulating insulin levels, but not lower calorie consumpti… --- ## [Blucon Nightrider Faulty Data](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blucon-nightrider-faulty-data/3960)
**Author:** [@VipinSachdev](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/VipinSachdev)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 6:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blucon-nightrider-faulty-data/3960 "2021-02-27T06:01:04Z")
Hi, I just recieved my Blucon Nightrider & installed it & the app. Sadly it shows 15 mg/dl for most of the readings & then the readings could be any random number. At 8.22am it showed 15, 5 mts later it showed 323 & th… --- ## [Where do I go to get dexcom supplies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-do-i-go-to-get-dexcom-supplies/10671)
**Author:** [@Twestlake](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Twestlake)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-do-i-go-to-get-dexcom-supplies/10671 "2021-01-08T23:11:28Z")
My doctor thinks I should be using the dexcom but I’m not sure where I go to get it. The 1st pharmacy I tried only had the Libre. Then I called where I get my omnipods from but they couldn’t because of where I live. So… --- ## [MODY3 - anyone else?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mody3-anyone-else/10400)
**Author:** [@Bridgette](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bridgette)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mody3-anyone-else/10400 "2020-12-23T16:10:00Z")
Very short recap, I was diagnosed a T1 diabetic 17 years ago at the age of 29 after a years of health struggles and not knowing why. My endocrinologist has tried to get me to really get serious about carb counting becau… --- ## [I'm not sure if this exist?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-sure-if-this-exist/10469)
**Author:** [@Cgnelson72](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cgnelson72)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-sure-if-this-exist/10469 "2020-11-14T05:14:30Z")
Hi I’m a brand new diabetic only two weeks now. I’m currently taking two different types of insulin Lispro from a vile and Lantus from a pen. I’m using him this way simply because that’s what my insurance would pay for. … --- ## [Intestinal bacteria may protect against Type 2 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intestinal-bacteria-may-protect-against-type-2-diabetes/884)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intestinal-bacteria-may-protect-against-type-2-diabetes/884 "2020-05-10T17:39:56Z")
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170411090159.htm In this study in Finland, a higher proportion of people with impaired glucose tolerance who do not develop T2 diabetes carry a higher amount of indolepropio… --- ## [Here's what blood sugar looks like in glucose normal people](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heres-what-blood-sugar-looks-like-in-glucose-normal-people/4570)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heres-what-blood-sugar-looks-like-in-glucose-normal-people/4570 "2020-04-29T16:04:50Z")
A study was just published in PLOS ONE showing that even healthy people have pretty high blood sugar spikes some of the time, with some spending 15 percent of their time over 140 mg/DL and 2 percent of their day over 20… --- ## [Type two and food challenges](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-two-and-food-challenges/1919)
**Author:** [@Gary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gary)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-two-and-food-challenges/1919 "2020-04-28T17:34:28Z")
Dinner today was a prime example of the food challenges faced by PWD with T2. It consisted of Chinese style food, I call it Chinese style because I doubt the Chinese actually eat this stuff in that manner. There was ora… --- ## [First day off insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-day-off-insulin/9348)
**Author:** [@Mike2.718281828](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mike2.718281828)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-day-off-insulin/9348 "2020-03-06T20:43:59Z")
I’m a new T2. I was diagnosed on New Years Eve. In the ER my glucose was over 600mg/dL, my vision was totally screwed up, I was breathing ketone vapors and ■■■■■■■ sugars. I had to titrate insulin up to 32 units before m… --- ## [Taking Victoza at night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/taking-victoza-at-night/8971)
**Author:** [@rkw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rkw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2019, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/taking-victoza-at-night/8971 "2019-12-25T09:59:01Z")
I started with Victoza pretty much just a year or two after it became available. At the time i was getting signs BG level was jumping significantly but my A1C’s were normal in high 90s. But that was a change from my hi… --- ## [A new take on Type 2 from a correlational study:](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-take-on-type-2-from-a-correlational-study/2906)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-take-on-type-2-from-a-correlational-study/2906 "2019-12-08T07:58:18Z")
Interesting article but do take note of the last paragraph: “However, they note that the causality may lie in either direction. It may be that people experiencing the early symptoms of an impaired glucose metabolism —… --- ## [Purchasing in Canada? Can’t Afford US Price](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/purchasing-in-canada-can-t-afford-us-price/8214)
**Author:** [@PoorGirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PoorGirl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/purchasing-in-canada-can-t-afford-us-price/8214 "2019-09-02T20:02:51Z")
Found a post about traveling up to Canada. Want to find out more. I just changed jobs and I had Express Scripts and Blue Cross Blue Shield I was paying $120 for a three month supply for Soliqua that was great, but job n… --- ## [Insulin test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-test/8132)
**Author:** [@vprediabetic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/vprediabetic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-test/8132 "2019-08-19T14:16:00Z")
i keep hearing that measuring insulin with an insulin test is predictive of heart disease. has anyone had an insulin test? are they considered accurate? i usually hear about insulin tests in regards to identifying insuli… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-2-mody/8.md) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-2-mody/8.md?page=2)