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I have oddly had hypos quite often in grocery stores. Luckily, I've had glucose tabs on hand.

Celebrity diabetics..lol. For some reason I can only think of Nick Jonas and Teresa May.

Hasn't happened to me yet, but I read a suggestion somewhere--just go into a fast food place or coffee place and help yourself to sugar packets.

My understanding of LADA is that the onset is not as sudden as type 1; it's more gradual like type 2. Also, not typical to have DKA. Don't know if Amy's mother had that.

Hi, Amy. I was diagnosed a year and nine months ago at the ripe old age of 63. Everyone was shocked and I was, in fact, misdiagnosed a couple of times as a type 2 or 1.5. I have had rheumatoid arthritis since my 20's, and so, an autoimmune problem such as type 1, may be linked to that. I was...

My problem is not eating enough snacks. Hate to eat when I'm not hungry, but dr. said snacks are important. He was right as I go low before meals. I eat a LOT of nuts, baked green beans (the crispy kind with seasoning), and nut bars with chocolate (amazing low in carbs). I pretty much hate...

I am probably overly in love with "Dex", my CGM. Not ready for a pump, even though dr. keeps pushing. Can't imagine dealing with the tubing right now; having this tiny plastic thing hanging onto my stomach is hard enough. Good luck with your decision.