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On average, how many days does your insulin pen/vial last you?
- Less than 10
- 11-15
- 16-20
- 21-25
- 25-28
- More than 28
- It expires before I can use it all
- Other
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
I check for ketones when: (select all that apply)
- My blood glucose is above target range for a few hours or more
- I’m sick
- I have concerning symptoms of high blood sugar (i.e., achy muscles, excessive thirst, fruity breath, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, confusion)
- I don’t know how to check for ketones
- I have never checked for ketones
- Other — I’ll explain in the comments
- N/A — I don’t have a personal connection to T1D
Have you ever participated in a T1D-related clinical trial?
- Yes — I’ll explain in the comments
- No
- I’m not sure
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
Have you been diagnosed with celiac disease in addition to T1D?
- Yes
- No
- I’m not sure
- Other — I’ll explain in the comments
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
On average, what is your time in range (TIR)?
- I do not monitor my TIR
- Less than 40%
- 41-50%
- 51-60%
- 61-70%
- 71-80%
- 81-90%
- Greater than 90%
- I’m not sure
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
If you were diagnosed with T1D as an adult, who comprised your support system/ community after diagnosis? Select all that apply.
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Siblings
- Friend
- Significant other
- Aunt or Uncle
- Local diabetes support group
- Online diabetes community
- Other — share in the comments
- N/A — I didn’t have anyone
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
How long have you lived with type 1 diabetes?
- 0-5 years
- 6-10 years
- 11-15 years
- 16-20 years
- 21-25 years
- 26-30 years
- 31-35 years
- 36-40 years
- 41-45 years
- 46-50 years
- More than 50 years!
- Other
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
What T1D-related apps are on your smartphone?
- Sharing in the comments
- N/A — I do not have any T1D-related apps
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
Do the financial burdens of managing T1D require sacrifices in other areas of your life?
- Yes
- No
- Sometimes
- I’m not sure
- Other
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
If you use a CGM, do you ever experience “compression lows” or inaccurate CGM readings from pressure placed on the sensor?
- Never
- A few times a month
- A few times a week
- Several times a week
- Nightly
- Other
- I’m not sure
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
When do you usually complete lab work that’s been ordered by your diabetes care provider?
- Before my appointment
- During my appointment
- After my appointment
- It varies
- Other — I’ll explain more in the comments
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
How often do you ration CGM or insulin pump supplies to avoid running out before more arrives?
- All the time
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
- Other — I’ll explain in the comments
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
In addition to insulin, have you been prescribed one of the following add-on therapies? Please select all that apply and share more in the comments.
- Yes, I’m taking a GLP-1 or GIP receptor agonist medication (Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Victoza)
- Yes, I’m taking a SGLT-2 inhibitor medication (Jardiance, Farxiga, Invokana, Brenzavvy)
- Yes, but I’m not taking one right now
- No
- Other
- I’m not sure
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
Which type of insulin works the fastest in lowering your blood glucose?
- Novolog
- Humalog
- Fiasp
- Lyumjev
- Afrezza
- They’re about the same
- I’ve never compared them
- I’m not sure
- Other
- N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection
