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      Have your insurance deductibles and/or premiums increased in 2026?
      I said “slightly” because the premium went up $20 per month. But the electronic payment charges went up $20 too. I use a credit card in order to get the miles which add up to more than a flight over the year. Basically, I’m financing a plane ticket by paying my insurance premium.
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      Have your insurance deductibles and/or premiums increased in 2026?
      The Eli Lilly coupon program: https://insulins.lilly.com/lilly-insulin-value-program or the Nordisk coupon program: https://www.novocare.com/diabetes/help-with-costs/help-with-insulin-costs/myinsulinrx.html might help. It has for me.
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      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
      Try the "Atkins" diet or some other no-carb diet (e.g., Paleo minus fruits and staches) for a few days. This will allow you to measure your insulin demands based solely on non-carbohydrates (fats and proteins). Ultimately, your glucose can be affected by all three*, but eliminating one macro group at a time will let you assess how much each affects your bg levels.
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      Patricia Dalrymple likes your comment at
      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
      Patricia, if you're willing to isolate your diet to a single protein for a few days you'll most likely know. It doesn't work for everyone. It did for me.
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      A dietician diagnosed me as Type 1. My doctor sent me to her because I was struggling to get my glucose levels down while being treated for Type 2. By the time I met her, I had dropped from 155 to 115 over the course of a few months. She took one look at me and told my doctor to order more tests. I was on insulin about a week later. She likely saved me from DKA and may have saved my life.
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      A dietician diagnosed me as Type 1. My doctor sent me to her because I was struggling to get my glucose levels down while being treated for Type 2. By the time I met her, I had dropped from 155 to 115 over the course of a few months. She took one look at me and told my doctor to order more tests. I was on insulin about a week later. She likely saved me from DKA and may have saved my life.
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      Once. She wanted me to go to a group class and I told her I had very specific questions. After we talked, she agreed that I didn’t need to go, that I could probably teach the class. My problem isn’t with nutrition but we having the willpower to deny myself what everyone else is eating (or at least in smaller portions). Most times I am successful.
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      It was a worthless meeting. They had no idea about how carbs raise blood sugar!!! I’ve found few Endo offices that understand type 1!
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      Once. She wanted me to go to a group class and I told her I had very specific questions. After we talked, she agreed that I didn’t need to go, that I could probably teach the class. My problem isn’t with nutrition but we having the willpower to deny myself what everyone else is eating (or at least in smaller portions). Most times I am successful.
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      My absolutely favorite meeting with a dietician is when a guy came up from Miami to lecture our local diabetic group. His advice? He said, to wit, "You probably shouldn't drink alcohol, but if you must, then try and make it dry champagne."
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      When I was diagnosed, I was simply given a diet to follow. Period. I followed it for awhile, but then I moved to the UK, and the recommended diet was different, so I used that. When I finally went onto separate injections for each meal, I made my own diet. I have been eating whole grains since about a year before my diagnosis, and have never been a fan of sugary foods. I'm glad I never had to meet with a dietician: it would have been a waste of time.
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      Once. She wanted me to go to a group class and I told her I had very specific questions. After we talked, she agreed that I didn’t need to go, that I could probably teach the class. My problem isn’t with nutrition but we having the willpower to deny myself what everyone else is eating (or at least in smaller portions). Most times I am successful.
    • 2 days, 7 hours ago
      KSannie likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      It was a worthless meeting. They had no idea about how carbs raise blood sugar!!! I’ve found few Endo offices that understand type 1!
    • 2 days, 8 hours ago
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      To what extent will the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence your eating habits?
      Pretty sure most of us type 1's have spent a ton of time and research developing personal guidelines for our bodies and insulin response. Trial, error, start again. test. Thinking about the high carb pyramid they gave me in the hospital when first diagnosed in 1980... and my youth not understanding why i had so many sugar swings. Food guidance from the government has always seemed driven by lobbyists and politicians...
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      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      To what extent will the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence your eating habits?
      Not at all. I'm 86 and what got me here is what I'm still doing. Also, I have heart disease and will not increase my use of beef fat or butter.
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      To what extent will the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence your eating habits?
      Amanda Barras -- The marketplace of ideas, almost as much of a cul de sac as the tribal alleys of true believers, there are plenty of shortcomings to keto and Bernstein diets. Google almost any "Critcism of X diet" and a plethora of articles will appear. Same goes for all the current protein-push policies that are in vogue.
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      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      To what extent will the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence your eating habits?
      While I appreciate the pyramid needed some adjustment, going to a meat and fat pushing diet (my perception) is just as bad. Plus I don’t trust people that ignore the science and common sense needed just because they happen to be currently in charge.
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      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
      Said I’m not sure. I mostly have some protein with every meal. How would I know for sure that protein is the impact and not some other of the 100s of factors that affect BG?
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      Once when 1st diagnosed
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      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      A dietician diagnosed me as Type 1. My doctor sent me to her because I was struggling to get my glucose levels down while being treated for Type 2. By the time I met her, I had dropped from 155 to 115 over the course of a few months. She took one look at me and told my doctor to order more tests. I was on insulin about a week later. She likely saved me from DKA and may have saved my life.
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      A dietician diagnosed me as Type 1. My doctor sent me to her because I was struggling to get my glucose levels down while being treated for Type 2. By the time I met her, I had dropped from 155 to 115 over the course of a few months. She took one look at me and told my doctor to order more tests. I was on insulin about a week later. She likely saved me from DKA and may have saved my life.
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      When I was younger I used to see a dietitian with every T1D appointment, but that was like 20-30 years ago
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      One appointment shortly after I was diagnosed but none since then.
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      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
      So, I ordinarily would answer "never" to this question. I can go on a no carb diet for days and need no bolus insulin whatsoever (I still must take a basal dose). For example, I can eat eggs, bacon, and other "breakfast" meats for breakfast, I can eat a cheeseburger (lettuce wrap bun) for lunch and even eat a 16oz steak for dinner and not need a single unit of bolus insulin. That said, protein drinks and protein bars are a different story. Even a small amount of carbs mixed in (say about 6-8g) will drive my glucose up slightly. Because this increase is significantly larger than the carbs would induce alone, obviously, the protein does cause some increase.
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      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
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    Have any of your T1D devices been recalled by the FDA? If yes, please share more about your experiences in the comments!

    Home > LC Polls > Have any of your T1D devices been recalled by the FDA? If yes, please share more about your experiences in the comments!
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    Which of the following do you use most frequently for reviewing your T1D management (e.g., blood glucose levels, insulin usage, etc.)? Select all that apply.

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    When do you usually bolus for a meal? If multiple options apply to you equally, please select all that apply.

    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has worked in the diabetes research field ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange.

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    22 Comments

    1. LizB

      I said Yes but I’m not 100% sure if mine was. I had a Medtronic 670g with the clear retainer ring. I know the FDA was upset with them for not doing a full recall on it; instead Medtronic was only replacing those pumps that had an issue with it. Later on I believe they did do a full recall but I don’t know if that was something the FDA insisted on.

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    2. Lawrence S.

      I was going to say “no”, but I said “other.” I am not aware of, or don’t remember any recalls. I’ve used Medtronic and Tandem pumps over the years.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Nevin Bowman

      Yes-Medtronic and it’s annoying! It was recalled after I quit using it, but I still get notices I’m required to sign, and I always mention that I no longer use this device(for several years!).

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      1. Kristine Warmecke

        Same here. It’s frustrating, I finally blocked Medtronic.

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Sherolyn Newell

      Pretty sure they haven’t been recalled.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Debra Nance

      Yes, my 670g but I continued to use it as I had not had any trouble with it

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. TEH

        I said no, but I was using a Minimed 670G and then switched to a 770G

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. mojoseje

      Yes for the Medtronic 670 retainer ring. Also, the battery cap is destined to failure so Medtronic sent a spare, though mine hasn’t failed yet.

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Grey Gray

      Not sure about FDA but minimed replaced my pump a couple years ago for a safety issue with the l9cking ring

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. T1diabetic

      I said no but I was using the Medtronic 670G. I switched to Tandem and haven’t used the Medtronic for a year now.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Barbara Bubar

      I’m thinking that it was the MiniMed Remote that was recalled but was that because the FDA required it because of a problem? And when my current Medtronic 630G required a replacement for the ring on the reservoir….not sure if this was an FDA retirement but Medtronic replaced the entire pump.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Barbara Bubar

      LOL—–I meant requirement….NOT retirement……

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Lisa Sierra

      I have a medtronic 630 and it has been on the recall list basically since I got it. They replace faulty parts or sit and argue over the phone with you about the issues. If it gets recalled they should have to upgrade us for free, not just keep replacing it with refurbished ones.

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    12. TomH

      My Insulet Omnipod Dash PDM was recalled/replaced due to battery expansion/fire concerns. The process took several months to complete. Fortunately, I didn’t need the PDM due to using Loop on my iPhone, though I had carried it with me on trips in case my phone died, got misplaced, or stolen.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Amanda Barras

      Medtronic, they replaced the pump with a new pump. No issues, luckily. But, I no longer use that pump anyway.

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    14. Edward Geary

      No, but I did have a commonly reported problem with some pods and there was a lack of transparency from the manufacturer. I was disappointed that the FDA was non-responsive.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Kristine Warmecke

      At least not when I using it.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. Mary Ann Sayers

      I haven’t seen any notifications from the FDA regarding my devices.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. T1D4LongTime

      IN the past, Medtronic pump was recalled for a cracked reservoir ring issue. Mine was not cracked so I did not return it.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. kim bullock

      My medtronic pump was recalled just as I was switching to tandem. But it wasn’t the FDA.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Eva

      Medtronic recalled my pump because they noticed that a piece of the pump was coming loose.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. Kate McCarthy

      Medtronic

      3 years ago Log in to Reply

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