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Question Of The Day

Do you live with chronic fatigue?


  • Yes 
  • Yes, but I haven’t received an official diagnosis  
  • No 
  • I am not sure 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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Have you ever mistakenly injected the wrong type of insulin (rapid-acting instead of long-acting, or vice versa)? Please share more in the comments.


  • Yes, once 
  • Yes, more than once 
  • No 
  • I don’t remember 
  • I do not take both rapid-acting and long-acting insulin 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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Is your unopened insulin stored in the refrigerator?


  • Yes 
  • No — please share where in the comments 
  • Other  
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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How many unopened insulin vials/pens do you have on hand?


  • 0 
  • 1-5 
  • 6-10 
  • 11-15 
  • 16-20 
  • More than 20  
  • Other 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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When obtaining or renewing your driver’s license, have you been asked if you’re “insulin-dependent” by the Department of Motor Vehicles?


  • Yes 
  • No 
  • I am not sure 
  • N/A — this does not apply to me 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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How often do you get an occlusion alarm from your insulin pump?


  • Often 
  • Sometimes 
  • Rarely 
  • Never 
  • I am unsure 
  • I do not use an insulin pump 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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Do you have any tips or tricks for CGM use (adhesion and application, calibration, soaking the sensor, etc.)?


  • Yes, I’ll share my CGM brand along with tips/tricks in the comments 
  • No 
  • I don’t wear a CGM 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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Over the past week, how many nights did T1D disrupt your sleep?


  • 0 
  • 1 
  • 2 
  • 3 
  • 4 
  • 5 
  • 6 
  • 7 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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In general, can you tell when your glucose is trending low?


  • Yes 
  • Sometimes  
  • No 
  • I am not sure 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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What factors come into play when you get a new insulin pump? Select all that apply


  • When the warranty expires 
  • When it stops working properly 
  • When insurance approves 
  • When I can afford it  
  • When it becomes available  
  • When a new pump is released  
  • When there is a discount or promotion 
  • When I’m required to switch by insurance or the manufacturer 
  • Other — please share in the comments 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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If you are using an insulin pump, how often do you give yourself a manual injection (with a pen or syringe)?


  • All the time 
  • Sometimes 
  • Rarely 
  • Never 
  • Other 
  • N/A — I do not use an insulin pump 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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Living with T1D is a journey! Share in the comments a “rose” and a “thorn” of your T1D journey.


  • Sharing in the comments! 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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If you use an insulin pump, have you had a bent or occluded catheter in the past 3 months? In the comments, share more about your change process for a suspected failed site or pod.


  • Yes  
  • No  
  • I’m unsure 
  • I do not use an insulin pump 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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In general, can you tell when your glucose is high?


  • Yes 
  • Sometimes 
  • No  
  • I am not sure 
  • N/A — I do not have a personal T1D connection 
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