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      Do you notice a certain smell associated with your insulin?
      It smells like insulin, thank goodness. If it didn't I wouldn't use it.
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      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      Do you notice a certain smell associated with your insulin?
      On the rare occasion that I spill or break a bottle; I can smell it. It smells like insulin without comparison to anything else.
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      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      Do you notice a certain smell associated with your insulin?
      It smells like insulin. I believe the smell comes from preservatives. It's smelled the same since NPH and Regular insulin.
    • 4 hours, 32 minutes ago
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      Do you notice a certain smell associated with your insulin?
      it just smells like insulin!
    • 4 hours, 32 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      Do you notice a certain smell associated with your insulin?
      Distinctive medicine smell — unique to insulin.
    • 4 hours, 33 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      Do you notice a certain smell associated with your insulin?
      It smells like insulin.
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      Do you notice a certain smell associated with your insulin?
      Smells like insulin :)
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      Do you notice a certain smell associated with your insulin?
      Agree with Robert. It smells like Insulin. My mother God rest her soul had a very sensitive nose and she first brought it to my attention. Then I noticed it, but only when I am changing cartridges on my pump.
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      Do you notice a certain smell associated with your insulin?
      Smells like insulin
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      Where do you currently receive information about diabetes? (select all that apply.)
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      I went from 6.0 to 6.3. A little bummed but I will blame the holidays. My family gives me food for gifts sometimes and I eat it if it is in the house, but maybe only 1 cookie a day. I’ve found if I don’t time the bolus 15 minutes before I eat, I will go high and it is usually a stubborn high. The insulin on board is taking a longer time it seems to be totally absorbed (is that insulin resistance?). Anyway, almost 68 and I’m noticing some small changes like that. Hopefully, with the new year, I will get back on track with better diet and consistent exercise.
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      Outside of CGM or insulin pumps, are there any other T1D related technologies that have helped you better monitor your T1D? Share in the comments what they are!
      Insulin is much better. Insulin is rarely mentioned as a diabetes tech. Still, all these people running around talking about free insulin for all do not understand that insulin today is 10,000 times more advanced than when it was discovered. Yes, I celebrate banting, but let's not kid ourselves, basting did not discover this insulin - this insulin is the product of millions of dollars of research efforts.
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      What was your most recent A1c?
      I went from 6.0 to 6.3. A little bummed but I will blame the holidays. My family gives me food for gifts sometimes and I eat it if it is in the house, but maybe only 1 cookie a day. I’ve found if I don’t time the bolus 15 minutes before I eat, I will go high and it is usually a stubborn high. The insulin on board is taking a longer time it seems to be totally absorbed (is that insulin resistance?). Anyway, almost 68 and I’m noticing some small changes like that. Hopefully, with the new year, I will get back on track with better diet and consistent exercise.
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      Did cost have a factor in deciding which diabetes technology devices you use? Share more in the comments about this process for you.
      Cost no, insurance coverage yes. I had a UHC plan that restricted me to Medtronic pumps for a while. I really wanted a Tandem, but had to wait for insurance policy to switch for coverage.
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      Did cost have a factor in deciding which diabetes technology devices you use? Share more in the comments about this process for you.
      I have used the Medtronic pump since 1995. I therefore use their Guardian Sensors. My work insurance covered my supplies. When I turned 65, Medicare & my supplemental insurance covered my supplies. I am so blessed to have EVERYTHING eventually covered by insurance! A few difficult fights along the way— Type 1 for 70 years. I am 76! I also hate change. I am not techie. If it is not broken, I don’t fix it!
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      Did cost have a factor in deciding which diabetes technology devices you use? Share more in the comments about this process for you.
      Indirectly — I only use the devices that are covered. So far, it's only impacted my glucometer choice.
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      What was your most recent A1c?
      I was so bummed because the one six months before that was 5.6. But I have been using the guardian G4 sensors and in that six months the quality of those sensors has plummeted. They are so unreliable and don’t last seven days and my blood sugars were all over the place. I’ve called Medtronic and I’m keeping track of all my sensors and I would say that out of the last 20 sensors 75% of them fail after four days. Now I don’t trust them in my life is very stressful in that regard. Does anyone else on this site use the Guardian G4S and if so, have you noticed a diminishment in accuracy and longevity?
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      I have used the Medtronic pump since 1995. I therefore use their Guardian Sensors. My work insurance covered my supplies. When I turned 65, Medicare & my supplemental insurance covered my supplies. I am so blessed to have EVERYTHING eventually covered by insurance! A few difficult fights along the way— Type 1 for 70 years. I am 76! I also hate change. I am not techie. If it is not broken, I don’t fix it!
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      If insurance covers it, it's an option. If not, then I need to find alternatives or go old school.
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      5 years ago my insurance changed. I went off my pump and did MDI. I just turned 65. I will be going back on the pump.
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      I was fortunate enough to get into a study about 6 years ago and was using medtronic pump and cgm for 6 months. Lots of issues with alerts, calibrations etc and I almost decided to continue with mdi. My endo convinced me to give tandem/dexcom a try and I did, its not perfect but my in range time stays consistently 93% or better and a1c is typically 6.1 or less. I've been type 1 for 28 years and as I age (I'm 68) more challenges creep into controlling glucose however Tandem and dexcom have helped considerably!
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    If you (or your loved one) are on ADHD medication, do you feel like it has an affects your blood glucose numbers?

    Home > LC Polls > If you (or your loved one) are on ADHD medication, do you feel like it has an affects your blood glucose numbers?
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    4 Comments

    1. Emily Wood

      I am taking medication for ADHD, and while it doesn’t impact my blood glucose numbers on its own, I have improved overall numbers because of its effects on my ADHD.

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    2. Sahran Holiday

      It’s a stimulant of course it’s going to affect blood glucose numbers.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Hadley Horton

      I have been taking ADHD medication for many years and I do not see any impact on my blood glucose numbers

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Bernadette Brady

      I never even thought to track whether my ADHD medication would influence my BG numbers when I started taking it. I am not sure if it has influenced, but it definitely helps me stay more on top of my management.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply

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