# General Support **URL:** https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/general-support/167.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Abbott Freestyle and TSA](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/abbott-freestyle-and-tsa/74285)
**Author:** [@Dave52](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Dave52)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/abbott-freestyle-and-tsa/74285 "2024-09-08T12:22:17Z")
I fly quite a bit, (I have TSA Prechek) . Depending on the location, I usually stand in the metal detector line or ask for the manual TSA check. Recently I had a bit of a problem with a TSA agent a a small airport that … --- ## [An idea about comparing CGM to BGM](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/an-idea-about-comparing-cgm-to-bgm/74315)
**Author:** [@spdif](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/spdif)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/an-idea-about-comparing-cgm-to-bgm/74315 "2024-09-03T04:22:01Z")
While talking with Dave about his Libre3 I was searching through the last 500 MAUDE reports Abbott submitted to the FDA. Completely unrelated to Dave’s issue I saw Abbott reports accuracy issues using the Parkes Error G… --- ## [Question concerning morning highs](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/question-concerning-morning-highs/73117)
**Author:** [@cc12345](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/cc12345)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/question-concerning-morning-highs/73117 "2024-09-01T01:06:38Z")
T1D for 37 years plus here. I recently have been having high morning blood sugars. I am on Novolog and Lantus pens. My last H1Ac was 6.0, but my sugars start to elevate around 5am. By the time I get up around 645, they… --- ## [A production by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/a-production-by-supreme-court-justice-sonia-sotomayor/74316)
**Author:** [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/a-production-by-supreme-court-justice-sonia-sotomayor/74316 "2024-08-29T10:32:49Z")
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has had Type1 diabetes since she was 7 years old and recently helped craft a musical about children with different disabilities \[and/or medical conditions if you prefer\]. The actors… --- ## [Tips for night time snacks](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tips-for-night-time-snacks/74280)
**Author:** [@arodric5002](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/arodric5002)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/tips-for-night-time-snacks/74280 "2024-08-25T10:33:25Z")
Hi guys! It’s been a while. I was wondering if some of you could give me some suggestions of some night time snacks you guys would recommend for low blood sugars? My sister is prone to having lows at night even with Omn… --- ## [Insulin Storage Question](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/insulin-storage-question/74294)
**Author:** [@bhawken27](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/bhawken27)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/insulin-storage-question/74294 "2024-08-24T17:46:30Z")
TLDR: Had an unopened NovoRapid insulin vial in refrigerator. Took it out and it has been unopened at room temperature for 2 months. Is it still good? Long story: Had a backup vial of NovoRapid in the nurses office at… --- ## [Parent or Spouse Monitoring Adult T1D Blood Glucose](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/parent-or-spouse-monitoring-adult-t1d-blood-glucose/74245)
**Author:** [@etaeckens](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/etaeckens)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/parent-or-spouse-monitoring-adult-t1d-blood-glucose/74245 "2024-08-12T22:44:50Z")
Hello everyone! I’ve had T1D for seven years and have been fairly well managed throughout. I’ve never passed out or been hospitalized as a result of a low blood sugar. For the past 4 years, my parents have monitored my b… --- ## [Name change and misdiagnosis issue](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/name-change-and-misdiagnosis-issue/74227)
**Author:** [@DrBB](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/DrBB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/name-change-and-misdiagnosis-issue/74227 "2024-08-02T19:37:21Z")
So, I was dx’d back in 1983 a couple of weeks after turning 28. I was pretty shocked. I had the standard reaction: “I thought only kids got that!” But onset had been rapid over the course of maybe six weeks tops, had all… --- ## [BG Level Before Sick Days](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/bg-level-before-sick-days/74077)
**Author:** [@Composed](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Composed)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/bg-level-before-sick-days/74077 "2024-07-28T05:24:10Z")
Yesterday morning before eating anything my Blood Glucose (BG) started climbing and it ended up just under 300 mg/dL. I have tried everything I could think of to lower my BG (shots, increased water intake, etc.) but eve… --- ## [College Dorm Accomodations](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/college-dorm-accomodations/74157)
**Author:** [@krick33](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/krick33)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/college-dorm-accomodations/74157 "2024-07-26T14:25:30Z")
My daughter is running into issues getting dorm room accommodations at college. The school is being extremely difficult and giving my daughter the run around from through each department. Has anyone dealt with this and… --- ## [Helping a parent with T1D](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/helping-a-parent-with-t1d/74036)
**Author:** [@kewells](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/kewells)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/helping-a-parent-with-t1d/74036 "2024-07-05T18:32:12Z")
My mom has had T1D for about 30 years. She uses a CGM and pump which have been very helpful for her. I am reaching out because I want to understand more about how I can help her deal with changes in her symptoms over tim… --- ## [T1D Survey by high schooler (living with T1D) with aspiration to help the community](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-survey-by-high-schooler-living-with-t1d-with-aspiration-to-help-the-community/74102)
**Author:** [@amisha.pardasani](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/amisha.pardasani)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-survey-by-high-schooler-living-with-t1d-with-aspiration-to-help-the-community/74102 "2024-06-23T23:25:03Z")
Hi all - I am writing with a favor to ask. My daughter (a high schooler with T1D) is creating a startup with a couple friends to benefit the T1D community and needs your input to better understand the problem space. She … --- ## [Adults with T1D in Florida- sharing a helpful resource!](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/adults-with-t1d-in-florida-sharing-a-helpful-resource/74020)
**Author:** [@saral](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/saral)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/adults-with-t1d-in-florida-sharing-a-helpful-resource/74020 "2024-05-20T16:47:48Z")
Hi! Sharing a really awesome resource- Blue Circle Health is a nonprofit offering virtual T1D care and education to adults 18+ in Florida. The team has endos, educators, peer support coaches, social workers, insurance na… --- ## [Happy Mother's Day 2024](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/happy-mothers-day-2024/74001)
**Author:** [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/happy-mothers-day-2024/74001 "2024-05-16T21:22:25Z")
Happy Mother’s Day to Type1 moms and moms of Type1 kids. You never stop worrying about us, even when we’re grown. Thank you for the love and extra care. :heart: --- ## [Mixing Humalog and Novolog](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/mixing-humalog-and-novolog/73920)
**Author:** [@DFBB](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/DFBB)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/mixing-humalog-and-novolog/73920 "2024-04-14T13:54:23Z")
Hi, My insurance recently made me switch from Humalog to Novolog, I’m on the T:slim pump. I’m on my last vial of Humalog but noticed that next cartridge fill will likely need to be topped off with the new Novolog vial.… --- ## [Inpatient & type 1](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/inpatient-type-1/73932)
**Author:** [@carrie1berrie2](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/carrie1berrie2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/inpatient-type-1/73932 "2024-04-14T12:46:08Z")
I am in PA close to MD line. Wondering if anyone knows of a mental health inpatient facility that accepts and deals well with type 1s. My adult son had to go last year and it didn’t go well mostly because they couldn’t r… --- ## [Welcome to the NEW TypeOneNation Forum!](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/welcome-to-the-new-typeonenation-forum/73872)
**Author:** [@lvictor](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/lvictor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/welcome-to-the-new-typeonenation-forum/73872 "2024-03-21T13:59:35Z")
Take a look around the new experience! --- ## [Sugar control](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/sugar-control/73844)
**Author:** [@jkutoroff](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/jkutoroff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/sugar-control/73844 "2024-03-12T18:48:54Z")
First time, I am having serious issues with my diabetes and health from it, and would like to discuss with people on here who have experienced similar stuff --- ## [Constant Highs](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/constant-highs/73819)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Yader](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Darth_Yader)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 9:15am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/constant-highs/73819 "2024-03-08T09:15:46Z")
I have been high (above 300) for the last 13 hours. I’ve given over 5 separate corrections, drank a lot of water, changed my pod (I use Omnipod), and changed my vial. I don’t know what I did or why, but I can’t get down.… --- ## [Morning glucose readings](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/morning-glucose-readings/73800)
**Author:** [@Beelitz101](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Beelitz101)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/morning-glucose-readings/73800 "2024-03-01T16:54:30Z")
Hi! I’ve been T1 since 2012. My morning numbers are not perfect consistently. But lately, the moment my head comes off the pillow, my numbers start to rise and will continue until I take insulin and eat. And not just a … --- ## [23y/o, diabetic for 22, from New England. New to forum!](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/23y-o-diabetic-for-22-from-new-england-new-to-forum/73556)
**Author:** [@potterpodder](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/potterpodder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/23y-o-diabetic-for-22-from-new-england-new-to-forum/73556 "2024-01-25T03:36:35Z")
Hi, I’m Jack. I am introducing myself hoping that I will use the forum regularly! Looking for other people with T1D I can chat with about diabetes but also not diabetes, and just feel like I have a community by checking … --- ## [Travelling in SE Asia with type 1](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/travelling-in-se-asia-with-type-1/73632)
**Author:** [@Swghan](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Swghan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/travelling-in-se-asia-with-type-1/73632 "2024-01-05T08:34:27Z")
Has anyone traveled to South East Asia or India with type 1 diabetes? My partner and I are going travelling there for 6 months. We are planning on taking all the medication required for the whole time in frio bags to ke… --- ## [NYC Marathon on 11/5- Teams Running to Support T1D](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/nyc-marathon-on-11-5-teams-running-to-support-t1d/73457)
**Author:** [@Jophilly](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jophilly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/nyc-marathon-on-11-5-teams-running-to-support-t1d/73457 "2023-10-27T16:07:40Z")
Hi All, I just learned there are several teams running in the NYC Marathon on Nov. 5th to raise funds & awareness of T1D in partnership with JDRF. I made donations to a few of the teams to support & thank them. I’ve post… --- ## [How many refills does your doc call in?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-many-refills-does-your-doc-call-in/72411)
**Author:** [@TiJoy](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/TiJoy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-many-refills-does-your-doc-call-in/72411 "2023-07-16T05:17:09Z")
Hello, I have a new endocrinologist. I am away from home and have no refills left. Express Scripts and I both reached out to endo for a refill. I received a message today in MyChart to come in for a visit before the doc… --- ## [Constant lows - Tresiba?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/constant-lows-tresiba/73121)
**Author:** [@Bbodkin](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Bbodkin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/constant-lows-tresiba/73121 "2023-06-28T01:46:04Z")
Hey all, my name is John Bodkin and I’ve had type 1 for about 10 years. I recently have had extreme lows and can not figure out why. I recently switched from tresiba u100 for my long acting to tresiba u200. I have now be… --- ## [Food poisoning and keyones](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/food-poisoning-and-keyones/72878)
**Author:** [@jm1977](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/jm1977)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/food-poisoning-and-keyones/72878 "2023-03-24T02:44:56Z")
Never got sick where it has caused large ketones. Today is the day. I came home early with diarrhea and vomiting. I have been drinking herbal tea. Haven’t had food yet as the last thing I ate didn’t stay down.I just test… --- ## [High Blood Sugar While sleeping](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/high-blood-sugar-while-sleeping/72608)
**Author:** [@ebt1d](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/ebt1d)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/high-blood-sugar-while-sleeping/72608 "2023-01-04T16:15:03Z")
Anyone have any sleeping tips to keep blood sugar under control? Mine seems to spike when I fall asleep. [Previous page](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/general-support/167.md)