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Which Type 1 Diabetes Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Good Afternoon 😃! As A Diabetic, What Is Your Favorite Go-to Breakfast?

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What Can A Diabetic 1 Do To Put On Weight Got It At 90th Can’t Put On Weight

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Detroit, MI
A myT1Dteam Member

My mother had this issue after being diagnosed with LADA. The doctor had her drink a Glucerna or other diabetes friendly shake along with her normal diet. These "meal replacement" shakes won't spike… read more

June 30

Why Is It Hard To Bring Bs Down After Eating? I Can Control It Any Other Time.

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Dallas, TX
A myT1Dteam Member

If you cut back on carbs and sugars during a meal, you will not get the spike in your BS. Eat more proteins and fats and stay away from white food (bread, potatoes and rice). Even if you just cut… read more

June 29

To All The Tru Steel Users...how Many Days Do You Go Before Changing It?

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Elk City, KS
A myT1Dteam Member

2 days

June 15

Would Omipod Benefit Me For Type 1 Diabetes ? I Currently Take Metformin 500mg Twice A Day

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Constable, NY
A myT1Dteam Member

I believe Metformin is for type2 not type1 diabetes

September 14

Hey Everyone I'm Going Good Today! It's 10.30 Hadn't Ate Anything Yet Not Sure What My Sugar Is Having To Go Ang Pick Up My Dem Com. Have A

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South Boston, VA
A myT1Dteam Member

It sounds like you're planning to pick up your Dexcom continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Since you haven't eaten yet and are unsure of your blood sugar levels, it's important to check them as soon as… read more

June 8

Can I Edit My Post

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Boston, MA
A myT1Dteam Member

I tried multiple times on memorial day to edit a post. It's pretty straight forward and simple, but even tho it said the changes had been made, they never were. It still just says "nm"

June 1

Does Anyone Find Removing The Adhesive From Omnipod Difficult? Alcohol Wipes Don’t Work So Any Advice? It Leaves A Gray Streak Sometimes!!

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Memphis, TN
A myT1Dteam Member

Thanks

June 5

What’s A Good Antibiotic For Brittle T1D To Get Energy

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Covington, VA
A myT1Dteam Member

Jayne - cute kitten!

June 2

Changed From Levemir To Tresiba - Wanting To Know If Others Have Done This What Did They Experience Dosage Wise And With Blood Sugar Levels?

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Lakeport, CA
A myT1Dteam Member

Switching from Levemir (insulin detemir) to Tresiba (insulin degludec) can involve adjustments in dosage and monitoring of blood sugar levels. Here are some key points to consider:

- Dosage… read more

May 25

Does Anyone Notice Their Blood Sugar Goes Up After Eating Red Meat?

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Memphis, TN
A myT1Dteam Member

Protein needs insulin too. Typically a protein rise is noted beginning 2 -3 hours after eating.

I use Regular insulin to dose for my protein.

June 20
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