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What’s One Thing You Wish People Better Understood About Living With Type 1 Diabetes?

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Does Anyone Still Find It Hard An Always Will Be Hard Knowing You Have Diabetes For The Rest Of Your Life ? It’s A Everyday Mental Battle

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What Advice Are You Grateful To Share With Others About Type 1 Diabetes?

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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Type 1 Diabetes?

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What Do You Do When Your Skin Is Sensitive To The Adhesives Of Insulin Pods And Cgm’s?

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question 💭
New York, NY

Some of my skin came off when I changed my pod. It’s oozing and painful 😖.

A myT1Dteam Member

I just use a standard alcohol wipe on the CGM I take off as well as the area where the new one will go.

January 7

The Insulin Doesn’t Flow Because The Teflon Cannula Is Bent, When I Pull The Trigger Mechanism It’s Very Difficult To Pull! Help If Tou Can

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Freeport, IL
A myT1Dteam Member

I also use the Auto Soft XC. What I was told to do, is to remove the outer plastic, the "lid"and the bottom paper cover. Next, unwrap the tubing. Then cock the unit back. You will still have the paper… read more

December 26, 2024

I’m Having An Extremely , Extremely Difficult Time With The Tandem Mobi Autosoft Xc Infusion Set! More Than Half The Time I Change The Needl

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Freeport, IL
A myT1Dteam Member

Contact Tandem. You might need a different infusion set.

December 21, 2024

Does Anyone Else Have Problems With Their CGM Tape Sticking For One Week? My Tape Only Lasts For 3 Days Then Stops Sticking. Tried 3 Brands.

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Mingo Junction, OH
A myT1Dteam Member

Yep skin tac

6 days ago

What Are The Pros And Cons Of The Omni 5, Dexcom 6 Closed System. I'm Thinking Of My Next Step. Anyone Familiar With Using It. Thank You

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Waterboro, ME
A myT1Dteam Member

I love my opinion and my decompress 6 but make sure ur phone is compatible I got a another phone and it wasn't I was very up set

6 days ago

Feeling Like Cold Or Flu…..I’m Not Sure 🤷🏽‍♀️. What Are The Best Ways For Diabetics To Stay Healthy During This Time Of Year?

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New York, NY
A myT1Dteam Member

When feeling under the weather, I drink/sip chicken broth. It always helps.

3 hours ago

I Have The Dexcom 5 Sensor And The Omnipod 6 With Receiver And IPhone. Going On A Very Remote Trip That Will Not Have Phone Or Internet For

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question 💭
Jupiter, FL

Several weeks. Will this system still work with only blue tooth?

A myT1Dteam Member

Yes, your Dexcom 5 sensor and Omnipod 6 system should still work with Bluetooth, as they do not require internet or cellular service for basic functionality. The Dexcom sensor communicates with its… read more

December 5, 2024

Setting Appts To Treat Varicose Veins. What's Your Experience? Any Advice?

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Morristown, TN
A myT1Dteam Member

No experience or advice to offer on this subject.

December 3, 2024

What’s One Thing About Type 1 Diabetes That People Rarely Discuss But Should?

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San Francisco, CA
A myT1Dteam Member

Act of eating is no longer fun: I agree, it isn't. Does anyone have suggestions for this one?

January 4

How Do You Get Rid Of Bubbles In The Insulin Pen?

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West Covina, CA
A myT1Dteam Member

Hit the shot or needle with your thumb and middle finger like in a flick notion to get the bubble out.

December 3, 2024
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