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CWD Polls

Each week we ask our readers to share their experiences living with type 1 diabetes. Visit our Current Poll to see this week's poll, or review the results of previous polls below.

Do you take special precautions with your insulin in the summer heat?

Have you considered using a DIY closed loop system?

Do you and your doctor talk about diabetes information you find online?

Do you have your most recent basal rates, insulin-to-carb ratios, and correction factors written down?

What do you think is the hardest part of diabetes?

For CGM users, how often do you make insulin dosing decisions based solely on your CGM readings?

Have you considered adding medications designed for people with type 2 diabetes (e.g., metformin, GLP-1s, SGLT-2s) to your diabetes care regimen (i.e., in addition to insulin)?

Does your diabetes team provide mental health support (e.g., a psychologist or social worker)?

Do you have a diabetes emergency kit prepared?

When did you last refill your glucagon prescription?

How confident are you in your ability to manage sick days and diabetes?

For teens and adults with diabetes: How often do you check your blood sugar before you drive?

If you are running out of insulin before you are due to renew your prescription, what do you do?

Parents, at what age did you get a mobile phone for your child with type 1 diabetes?

When do you usually bolus for a meal?

Has diabetes changed how well you sleep?

Were you or your child in DKA at diagnosis?

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