Have you been diagnosed with T1D since COVID-19 became widespread in the U.S. (mid-March 2020)?

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- 2 hours, 57 minutes ago
  
  Anneyun likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  Pretty much always do within 3-4 days of starting a new sensor. Also, has anyone else noticed that their online order form for these things has been broken for like a month or more?
- 3 hours, 17 minutes ago
  
  Elizabeth T. likes your comment at
  Has a stranger ever approached you to talk about your visible diabetes device(s)?
  I said yes, but never to have a conversation, it's always more like a "Cool, I have one too" kind of moment. It's a club!
- 4 hours, 37 minutes ago
  
  Meerkat likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  Well, since nearly everyone here commented about the Dexcom sensors, I'll add a comment about the Medtronic sensors. I do not use the patches sent by Medtronic as they irritate my skin. I use the Smith and Nephew IV3000 catheter dressing. It works well, keeps the sensor dry when I shower, and generally holds for a week.
- 5 hours, 16 minutes ago
  
  Chris Albright likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  I use the free Dexcom patch that you have to order. I don't know why they don't just send it with the sensors. Occasionally I use Simpatch when I either knock the sensor off or I get sweaty.
- 5 hours, 52 minutes ago
  
  Sherolyn Newell likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  I've rarely needed to use an adhesive patch for my G6 but have done so occasionally when the original adhesive begins to peel...usually on day 8, 9 or 10. It's nice to have that option with patches supplied for free by Dexcom.
- 6 hours, 2 minutes ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  When did you bolus for your most recent meal? If you bolused multiple times for your last meal, please select all that apply.
  I am able to pr bolus for Breakfast and dinner as I am at home. I never know when I am going to eat at work so bolus is at start of meal.
- 6 hours, 3 minutes ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  When did you bolus for your most recent meal? If you bolused multiple times for your last meal, please select all that apply.
  So true about the "I prefer to bolus 15 minutes before ... and always forget" . Me too!
- 6 hours, 3 minutes ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  When did you bolus for your most recent meal? If you bolused multiple times for your last meal, please select all that apply.
  I usually bolus for breakfast right at the time I start eating. But I prefer to bolus 15 minutes before. Better results. But I always forget.
- 6 hours, 3 minutes ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  When did you bolus for your most recent meal? If you bolused multiple times for your last meal, please select all that apply.
  You are not alone my friend, you are not alone😬
- 6 hours, 3 minutes ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  When did you bolus for your most recent meal? If you bolused multiple times for your last meal, please select all that apply.
  Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying) compel four answers: 15 minutes before, 15 after, 30 after, and over the next 2 hours. It is no longer a "Set an equation, measure the carbs, and dose" certainty. All bets are off and out the window. It’s less like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic, and more like constructing a new house as it sinks. 😣
- 6 hours, 6 minutes ago
  
  William Bennett likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  I don't remember the online order system EVER working. I always have to call Dexcom for overpatches, after I go through the wasted time of trying to order on the online site. They should save us all time and just take down the site.
- 6 hours, 11 minutes ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  Pretty much always do within 3-4 days of starting a new sensor. Also, has anyone else noticed that their online order form for these things has been broken for like a month or more?
- 6 hours, 13 minutes ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  I use the over patches supplied by Dexcom. They work great.
- 6 hours, 14 minutes ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  Absolutely 100% of the time. Not nearly as physical as I once was, but need to guarantee with ABSOLUTE certainty the @*(#@*# thing STAYS on, if I brush into anything, or get bumped into things....when it comes out early that is a lethal problem IMV
- 6 hours, 17 minutes ago
  
  Marthaeg likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  I use the over patches supplied by Dexcom. They work great.
- 6 hours, 18 minutes ago
  
  Marthaeg likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  Dexcom G6. ALWAYS with skin protectant (Cavilon) and Dexcom-supplied overpatches.
- 6 hours, 19 minutes ago
  
  Megan S likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  Absolutely 100% of the time. Not nearly as physical as I once was, but need to guarantee with ABSOLUTE certainty the @*(#@*# thing STAYS on, if I brush into anything, or get bumped into things....when it comes out early that is a lethal problem IMV
- 6 hours, 20 minutes ago
  
  Robin Melen likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  I do use them sometimes though, Especially when I’m traveling
- 6 hours, 23 minutes ago
  
  Carol Evans likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  I use Dexcom stinckers purely for decoration when I do wear one. But right now I don’t with it on my abdomen no one sees but me I don’t waste the extra stickers.
- 6 hours, 30 minutes ago
  
  Kathy Hanavan likes your comment at
  When did you bolus for your most recent meal? If you bolused multiple times for your last meal, please select all that apply.
  I usually bolus for breakfast right at the time I start eating. But I prefer to bolus 15 minutes before. Better results. But I always forget.
- 6 hours, 30 minutes ago
  
  Kathy Hanavan likes your comment at
  When did you bolus for your most recent meal? If you bolused multiple times for your last meal, please select all that apply.
  So true about the "I prefer to bolus 15 minutes before ... and always forget" . Me too!
- 6 hours, 32 minutes ago
  
  Mary Halverson likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM, do you currently have an adhesive overpatch on your sensor to help it stick?
  I use the over patches supplied by Dexcom. They work great.
- 23 hours, 46 minutes ago
  
  ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
  When did you bolus for your most recent meal? If you bolused multiple times for your last meal, please select all that apply.
  I usually bolus for breakfast right at the time I start eating. But I prefer to bolus 15 minutes before. Better results. But I always forget.
- 1 day, 1 hour ago
  
  KarenM6 likes your comment at
  When did you bolus for your most recent meal? If you bolused multiple times for your last meal, please select all that apply.
  I am able to pr bolus for Breakfast and dinner as I am at home. I never know when I am going to eat at work so bolus is at start of meal.
- 1 day, 4 hours ago
  
  Mick Martin likes your comment at
  When did you bolus for your most recent meal? If you bolused multiple times for your last meal, please select all that apply.
  Question is misleading until type of insulin is understood. I said 15 because I use Fiasp insulin.
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Have you been diagnosed with T1D since COVID-19 became widespread in the U.S. (mid-March 2020)?

Have you ever changed diabetes healthcare providers because you did not like their personality?

Sarah Howard

Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community 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 Manager of Marketing at T1D Exchange. Sarah and her husband live in NYC with their cat Gracie. In her spare time, she enjoys doing comedy, taking dance classes, visiting art museums, and exploring different neighborhoods in NYC.

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George Lovelace

It will be 57 years ago in Mid March.

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Conniekaycox

Was hospitalized in icu on March 11th, 2020 with dka. Almost died. Has been incredibly difficult to adapt during covid pandemic. Your forum is only place i have contact with others afflicted with t1d. Thank you for that.

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