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  Connected Insulin Pens: Here are Today’s “Smart Pen” Options
  Super helpful, thank you!
- 8 hours, 30 minutes ago
  
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  How many people in your immediate family — your parents, siblings, or spouse — live with type one diabetes?
  I am the only one with T1D, but 75% of my immediate family have autoimmune issues.
- 8 hours, 30 minutes ago
  
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  How many people in your immediate family — your parents, siblings, or spouse — live with type one diabetes?
  Honestly anyone living with you , you're the only one, lives with diabetes. Kinda vague on the "living" term.
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  How many people in your immediate family — your parents, siblings, or spouse — live with type one diabetes?
  Honestly anyone living with you , you're the only one, lives with diabetes. Kinda vague on the "living" term.
- 12 hours, 56 minutes ago
  
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  How many people in your immediate family — your parents, siblings, or spouse — live with type one diabetes?
  I am the only one with T1D, but 75% of my immediate family have autoimmune issues.
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  How many times in 2023 did you have an appointment with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
  Been at this for 40 years now. Not much a CDE can teach me at this point. More the reverse, actually.
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  How many times in 2023 did you have an appointment with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
  Put yourself in their shoes, after you are taken care of. Offer to leave early if it helps them catch up. Or talk to them about sports, weather or kids to give them a break from their daily grind of explaining fried potato products don't count as a vegetable.
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  How many times in 2023 did you have an appointment with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
  After 20+ years as a Type I, my appointments are with my endo, where I end up educating him on the latest research. Most endo's patient population is almost exclusively Type 2 and are not as plugged into Type 1
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  First and foremost, please don't trash anything extra you may have! Find an outlet, may not be FDA sanctioned, but someone somewhere can use your extra supplies! I've built up a small backup from replacements for my own use (CGM sensors/pods that went bad). However, I'd tried Lyumjev (didn't work out) plus had a couple of extra glucose meters, test strips, lancets, and carriers that I donated to an org intended for help to Ukraine. Hopefully, it helps kids/adults in need. I served in the military overseas and saw directly how great the need can be, both peace and war environments. If you have extra, please find an outlet for insulin, meters, test strips, et al...whether here at home or overseas...please don't trash the stuff!
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  Contact insulin pampers on line
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  I've given them to the Endocrinologist office to share with those in need
- 1 day, 11 hours ago
  
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  Kept some, gave some away, and, after a while, tossed out the old supplies I had kept.
- 1 day, 11 hours ago
  
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  Local free clinic
- 1 day, 11 hours ago
  
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  The only extra I have had was G6 over patches when I switched to G7. I gave them to someone using G6.
- 1 day, 11 hours ago
  
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  Gave to Endo office for someone who can use.
- 1 day, 11 hours ago
  
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  I have a support group for type 1 women only and if someone in our group needs something we let the facilitator know and she keeps track of who might need supplies or have extra. you cannot advertise prescription items online for free or Facebook. may restrict you. so beware of that.
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  I rarely have extra supplies but when I do, I give them to my two grandsons who have T1 diabetes.
- 1 day, 11 hours ago
  
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  The only extra I have had was G6 over patches when I switched to G7. I gave them to someone using G6.
- 1 day, 11 hours ago
  
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  I did donate a bunch of extra test strips once (to endo's office), but wish I could figure out what to do with old Omnipods. I ended up with 3 extra boxes when they switched me to the new system a few months ago, but none of the usual places want them/can take them. I hate to throw them away knowing how much they cost. (Thankfully I only paid the co-pay, but still it hurts to see them wasted.)
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  If you have ever had extra supplies from a device, you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? (Check all that apply)
  I did donate a bunch of extra test strips once (to endo's office), but wish I could figure out what to do with old Omnipods. I ended up with 3 extra boxes when they switched me to the new system a few months ago, but none of the usual places want them/can take them. I hate to throw them away knowing how much they cost. (Thankfully I only paid the co-pay, but still it hurts to see them wasted.)
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  jo likes your comment at
  How many times in 2023 did you have an appointment with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
  I had appointment today wasn't feeling good
- 2 days, 10 hours ago
  
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  If you’ve ever used a connected insulin pen (also known as a “smart pen”), what was your experience like? Tell us more in the comments! A “smart pen” connected insulin pens can offer extra technology with the simplicity of injections, like tracking the timing and dose of insulin, tracking insulin-on-board, and calculating insulin doses based on carbohydrate entries.
  I like Lyumjev too! Works faster for me.
- 2 days, 11 hours ago
  
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  How many times in 2023 did you have an appointment with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
  Been at this for 40 years now. Not much a CDE can teach me at this point. More the reverse, actually.
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  How many times in 2023 did you have an appointment with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
  After 20+ years as a Type I, my appointments are with my endo, where I end up educating him on the latest research. Most endo's patient population is almost exclusively Type 2 and are not as plugged into Type 1
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  How many times in 2023 did you have an appointment with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
  7 video calls in preparation for going onto a closed loop system
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Share Your Voice During National Diabetes Awareness Month

Sarah Howard, 3 years ago 0 2 min read

Every November, the type 1 diabetes community comes together for National Diabetes Awareness Month to celebrate and support people living with T1D. This year, the T1D community has shown more strength than ever. From adjusting to new routines, to being away from their support systems, people with T1D and their loved ones have been resilient this year, and we want to honor that with you.

Join us in raising awareness this November!

30 Facts in 30 Days

On the T1D Exchange Instagram (@T1DExchange), we will be sharing facts and insights that we have learned from the T1D Exchange Registry. When you see a post that resonates with you, share it on your social media platforms! Be sure to follow @T1DExchange to learn more.

Share Your Voice

Tell us about your type 1 diabetes story on social media throughout November and join the T1D Exchange Registry! The T1D Exchange Registry is a way for you to participate in research that may make a difference in the treatment and care of type 1 diabetes. By confidentially sharing your experiences, you will help create the most comprehensive data set of those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the United States, advancing meaningful treatment, care, and policy.   

Already a member of the Registry? Record a video and tell the world why you joined!

T1D Exchange will be showcasing our participants’ stories on our website and social media channels all month long! Click here to learn more.

Connect with Others on the T1D Exchange Online Community

Share your experiences through our Question of the Day, see the latest T1D news, and build your community of people who know what it’s like to live with T1D or care for someone with T1D.

Give Express Feedback for Good

Starting November 23rd, T1D Exchange is partnering with Express Feedback for Good to fundraise for type 1 diabetes research. Through this program, you can give your quick opinions about different products, services and experiences from brands, and the proceeds will go to T1D Exchange. Keep an eye out for an email with instructions from T1D Exchange later in November!

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With your gift, you are funding work to improve care delivery in clinics, allow people with T1D to share their voice, and advocate for policy that helps our community, and leads to better, longer lives for all with T1D. Support our Online Community, the Quality Improvement Collaborative and the T1D Exchange Registry.

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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.