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      If you or someone in your family has T1D, have other members of your family been screened for T1D autoantibodies? If not, do you think your family would be willing to be screened for T1D autoantibodies?
      Hi Kristen, thanks so much for your feedback. We do plan to continue questions and education on T1D screening. The constantly evolving clinical trials and FDA-approved therapies that offer the potential to intervene, delay —— and hopefully some day prevent —— T1D are only effective if children are being screened for the earliest stages of T1D. Without screening, we cannot delay or prevent T1D. We do offer "No, my family members have no been screened" as an option. We appreciate your passion as a person affected by T1D and hope you enjoy our other daily questions. All the best, The T1D Exchange team
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      First of all, I've said it before, and I'll say it again: stop asking questions about family screenings for antibodies!!!! This is seriously like the tenth time this question has come up. There are plenty of other questions about T1D you can ask. Second, there should be another option to the effect of "I have not discussed antibody screenings with my family," which is the category under which I fall.
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      Hi Kristen, thanks so much for your feedback. We do plan to continue questions and education on T1D screening. The constantly evolving clinical trials and FDA-approved therapies that offer the potential to intervene, delay —— and hopefully some day prevent —— T1D are only effective if children are being screened for the earliest stages of T1D. Without screening, we cannot delay or prevent T1D. We do offer "No, my family members have no been screened" as an option. We appreciate your passion as a person affected by T1D and hope you enjoy our other daily questions. All the best, The T1D Exchange team
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      Hi Kristen, thanks so much for your feedback. We do plan to continue questions and education on T1D screening. The constantly evolving clinical trials and FDA-approved therapies that offer the potential to intervene, delay —— and hopefully some day prevent —— T1D are only effective if children are being screened for the earliest stages of T1D. Without screening, we cannot delay or prevent T1D. We do offer "No, my family members have no been screened" as an option. We appreciate your passion as a person affected by T1D and hope you enjoy our other daily questions. All the best, The T1D Exchange team
    • 9 hours, 28 minutes ago
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      If you or someone in your family has T1D, have other members of your family been screened for T1D autoantibodies? If not, do you think your family would be willing to be screened for T1D autoantibodies?
      I was born in 1939 and had many childhood illnesses. Three different kinds of measles and tonsils removed before I was 5 years old, then mumps and chickenpox when I was 5. While recovering from the mumps and chickenpox, I began showing the symptoms of very high blood sugar. Three doctors examined me and they were not able to make a diagnosis. I had lost much weight, and I had stopped eating. I did not have an appetite. It was almost impossible for me to walk. A fourth doctor had my blood tested and he made the diagnosis. While receiving pork insulin I finally began to recover a few days after my sixth birthday. I did not have ant relatives with diabetes. I think the childhood diseases caused internal damage and that was the cause of my diabetes. At the present time there are still no type one diabetics among my relatives. I do not believe it is necessary for my children and grandchildren to be screened for T1D autoantibodies.
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      If you or someone in your family has T1D, have other members of your family been screened for T1D autoantibodies? If not, do you think your family would be willing to be screened for T1D autoantibodies?
      Hi Kristen, thanks so much for your feedback. We do plan to continue questions and education on T1D screening. The constantly evolving clinical trials and FDA-approved therapies that offer the potential to intervene, delay —— and hopefully some day prevent —— T1D are only effective if children are being screened for the earliest stages of T1D. Without screening, we cannot delay or prevent T1D. We do offer "No, my family members have no been screened" as an option. We appreciate your passion as a person affected by T1D and hope you enjoy our other daily questions. All the best, The T1D Exchange team
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      First of all, I've said it before, and I'll say it again: stop asking questions about family screenings for antibodies!!!! This is seriously like the tenth time this question has come up. There are plenty of other questions about T1D you can ask. Second, there should be another option to the effect of "I have not discussed antibody screenings with my family," which is the category under which I fall.
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      Hi Kristen, thanks so much for your feedback. We do plan to continue questions and education on T1D screening. The constantly evolving clinical trials and FDA-approved therapies that offer the potential to intervene, delay —— and hopefully some day prevent —— T1D are only effective if children are being screened for the earliest stages of T1D. Without screening, we cannot delay or prevent T1D. We do offer "No, my family members have no been screened" as an option. We appreciate your passion as a person affected by T1D and hope you enjoy our other daily questions. All the best, The T1D Exchange team
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      First of all, I've said it before, and I'll say it again: stop asking questions about family screenings for antibodies!!!! This is seriously like the tenth time this question has come up. There are plenty of other questions about T1D you can ask. Second, there should be another option to the effect of "I have not discussed antibody screenings with my family," which is the category under which I fall.
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      If you or someone in your family has T1D, have other members of your family been screened for T1D autoantibodies? If not, do you think your family would be willing to be screened for T1D autoantibodies?
      First of all, I've said it before, and I'll say it again: stop asking questions about family screenings for antibodies!!!! This is seriously like the tenth time this question has come up. There are plenty of other questions about T1D you can ask. Second, there should be another option to the effect of "I have not discussed antibody screenings with my family," which is the category under which I fall.
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      Have you ever participated in a charity fundraising event that benefitted a diabetes organization (i.e., a walk, marathon, gala, etc.)?
      I have led a team for the JDRF OneWalk annually since the late 1990's. We have been able to raise a lot of funds for JDRF...and I have enjoyed doing it. Good cause!
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      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      If you or someone in your family has T1D, have other members of your family been screened for T1D autoantibodies? If not, do you think your family would be willing to be screened for T1D autoantibodies?
      my siblings & parents are older (like me) and they've never expressed any interest in getting tested. my nieces and nephews have never said anything either
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      Have you ever participated in a charity fundraising event that benefitted a diabetes organization (i.e., a walk, marathon, gala, etc.)?
      I participated in several ADA walks not long after being Dx with T1D. As Ahh Life points out large $ are rased, but where do they go? I stopped supporting ADA for that reason. I think JDF is much more open on where the funding goes.
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      Have you ever participated in a charity fundraising event that benefitted a diabetes organization (i.e., a walk, marathon, gala, etc.)?
      JDRF only. I like knowing that my contributions are going specifically to T1D.
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      Have you ever participated in a charity fundraising event that benefitted a diabetes organization (i.e., a walk, marathon, gala, etc.)?
      I have led a team for the JDRF OneWalk annually since the late 1990's. We have been able to raise a lot of funds for JDRF...and I have enjoyed doing it. Good cause!
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      The last time you discussed adding a new device or medication to your T1D management routine with your health care provider, who initially suggested trying the new device or medication?
      Switched a long time ago to Tandem/Dexcom from Minimed because of improved and more automated control, and haven't looked back. Still wishing for a cure, but know it's not going to happen for dinosaurs like me. I'll just be glad when young people will will one day experience that magic word: cure. It's too easy to sit around and complain, but it's high time for a cure, and way past time having us depend on treatment that is pretty much a money maker for big Pharma when it seems as if there's a cure waiting in the wings. Filling up landfills with used pump supplies, etc., makes our society look nothing but incompetent and greedy. Sorry to rant.......
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      The last time you discussed adding a new device or medication to your T1D management routine with your health care provider, who initially suggested trying the new device or medication?
      They do too often. Why I ask? Well because it will help long term.... oh how do you know that it will help? It's a brand new medication, never been used by the D community, except for the shortest term study mandated in order to get it to market, and sell. Long term has never been achieved... its NEW. Let's revisit/wait a couple years... if its MAGIC medicine, sure I'll try it. But unless it's got magic properties, guarantees magic results why would I want it, until it's been used for a decent while??? Oh well... yeah, guess that does makes sense....
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      Yes and for the last year and a half that is exclusively what I have been offered so I am not getting all the usual checks an in person endo visit requires. ADA and others spent 10-20 years convincing endos they needed to check patients feet and that progress has evaporated.
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      I would rather see in person. He checks my feet, BP etc. we have a chance to catch up and for me to ask questions. To me so much better face to face. We did virtual during pandemic.
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      If you use an insulin pump, do you currently have a protective case on your pump or PDM?
      I’ll occasionally use the holster with clip that came with my pump or a protective case of my own when I’m wearing something without pockets. However I find these quite bulky thus usually just slip my pump in a pocket.
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      Hmmm... I'd almost welcome it, another challenge to enjoy?
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      If you use an insulin pump, do you currently have a protective case on your pump or PDM?
      I am rough on insulin pumps and cracked 2 minimed pump cases. I found the bare T:slim pump too slippery. I use the MEDmax silicone case. I put that in a AGOZ case with a belp clip. But I don't like the clip. It's too sharp and too stif. Looking for a belt for night time use.
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      If you use an insulin pump, do you currently have a protective case on your pump or PDM?
      I use the Tandem provided case and added a gorilla glass screen protector. I wear it on my belt in an pouch.
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    When you travel for an extended period of time away from your house, do you keep your spare insulin in a unique case to keep it cool?

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    30 Comments

    1. Larry Martin

      Insulin is safe at room temperature for 1 month. Mine is used up in 3 weeks so never needs to be cool, just not sitting in the sun.

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    2. Retired and glad

      I was told years ago by my pharmacist that the insulin shipped to his store was not refrigerated in transit. I also know that when I put my insulin in my pump it sits there for up to four days with no cooling provided. Now that I’m retired, if we plan to go on a multiweek vacation, I’ll probably ensure my hotel or cruise cabin has a refrigerator. For shorter periods, I’m not worried.

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      1. GLORIA MILLER

        I have traveled for up to three weeks at a time which meant many insulin changes in my pump. I have never refrigerated the insulin while traveling and never had any problem with it working properly.

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    3. Marthaeg

      I put it in a lunchbox with an icepack when I go on day- long bike rides.

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    4. Janice B

      Some times frio and some times insulin case with cooling pack

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    5. Steve Gold

      for a long period of time I will carry two sets, one set that I leave where it can be refrigerated and another that I take with me. That way I always have an emergency backup in case I need to have it replaced. With the way the patient/insurance company interactions work these days it can take F-O-R-E-V-E-R (a week or two) and the support people that need to approve the replacement are not trained well enough to understand that type 1 diabetics need insulin to survive. Otherwise….

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    6. Amanda Barras

      Insulin is fine at room temperature for up to 30 days. So I don’t worry about it when it’s with me.

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    7. Eve Rabbiner

      Always try to find lodging with a fridge. Cooler with icepack, stored between suitcases for insulation for summer. Traveling in Iceland was really easy. Always cool, so I didn’t have to worry about the insulin heating up in the car.

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    8. Keira Thurheimer

      I use a Frio pack when traveling.

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    9. Sahran Holiday

      Vial currently using doesn’t need refigeration. Backup does if gone for extended time or as a backup. Carry that in a cooler with a cold pack from freezer.

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    10. Henry Renn

      No, but I do not let my supply bag in hot environments nor sitting in sun even if ambient temp is cool.

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    11. Nicholas Argento

      Room temperature is good enough for insulin on any trip under 1 month, and I don’t take those.

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    12. Trisha Oldenkamp

      I put my extra insulin in a Frio gel bag. It stays cool with just water. I’ve had hotel refrigerators that freeze the contents so I stay away from them. I’ve traveled to Africa where My lodging didn’t have full time electricity let alone a refrigerator. My insulin has always been fine.

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    13. Chrisanda

      I have always used a Frio to carry my insulin on trips (Novolog), as I was told it needed to stay cool. But as other people noted, I have been recently told by a pharmacist it doesn’t need to be refrigerated for up to 20 days. Then the logical idea that it’s attached to my warm body in a pump for days. I may get brave and not worry about it staying cool. However, the Frio does protect the glass bottles :). It is shipped to me in a cooled container. I do always request a fridge in hotels.

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    14. ConnieT1D62

      I use a Frio when I travel on extended trips away from home. That hasn’t been happening lately for me due to the pandemic.

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    15. Meerkat

      If a small ice chest is a unique case then I would answer yes.

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    16. Bob Durstenfeld

      I use a FRIO evaporative cooler pouch.

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    17. Mary Dexter

      Frio

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    18. Janis Senungetuk

      I put an extra vial in a FRIO for backup.

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    19. Beverly Crosby

      When traveling for a few days I always carry my insulin in my purse. It’s going to be with me and I’m going to be in a cool place.

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    20. Kevin McCue

      Unique like a cooler maybe

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    21. Thomas Cline

      Everything goes into a Frio when the temperature goes above 86 F on a trip. I try to avoid trips to particularly hot climates.

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    22. rick phillips

      I use a Frio. Works perfectly.

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    23. Vickie Baumgartner

      I have a Frio case. It works GREAT!!!

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    24. Sjoymex

      I rarely go where there won’t be an easily accessible refrigerator. Until I get there, my insulin is usually kept in my purse (never in the trunk of the car). The rare times I go somewhere without a fridge, I’ve kept it in a lunch bag with some ice packs seperated by a washcloth so it doesn’t freeze.

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    25. Carol Meares

      Frio for over night. I have a small electric cooler for longer. Goes in car and hotel. I have had insulin freeze in hotel refrigerators. I have also used a small yeti. The costs of being diabetic that isn’t counted.

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    26. Chris Deutsch

      I use a Frio bag until we reach out destination. Then I put it in a refrigerator if possible.

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    27. Arlie Peck

      I keep it in a waterproof case and try to keep it in a cooler or refrigerator when possible on the road or traveling.

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    28. Molly Jones

      I wasn’t sure what cool meant, so I chose other.
      I do not keep it with an ice pack where it would last more than 28 days, but it is kept in an insulated container that keeps it safe not to rise above room temperature or freeze.
      We often travel internationally and I find it easier to pack prefilled cartridges along with bringing my vial of insulin.

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    29. Brianna Lyons

      If I don’t have access to a fridge (road trip, in between hotels, during flights) I love using a Frio bag, it provides a ton of peace of mind

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