01.21 | Q&A With The Endos | T1D – LIVE

Here are the questions that we covered: 

• [02:25] – Thoughts on the Medtronic pump with new sensors
• [04:30] – Dexcom 15-day sensor and G7 production issues
• [09:45] – Should you get your kids tested for antibodies?
• [14:52] – Updates on islet cells as a cure
• [15:39] – Which emergency glucagon (nasal vs. pen) is recommended?
• [16:31] – How continuous ketone monitoring can help Type 1s
• [18:22] – Using Afrezza with AID (automated insulin delivery) systems
• [20:08] – Experience with the twiist pump
• [23:43] – Stabilizing blood sugar vs. the cycle of carb counting
• [26:21] – Can you wear sensors during dental X-rays?
• [26:41] – Managing and reversing stage 3 kidney disease
• [29:51] – How to keep insulin from spoiling in a car or workout bag
• [30:46] – Should lipid tests (ApoB, Lp(a)) be done with each A1C?
• [31:41] – Why exercise is often needed after eating to control spikes
• [32:27] – Suggestions for better insulin absorption
• [33:20] – Which CGM is the most accurate?
• [34:14] – Recommended ranges for athletes (70-140 vs. 70-180)
• [36:03] – How to prevent or manage post-exercise blood sugar spikes
• [37:46] – Managing “foot on the floor” morning rises
• [39:24] – Connection between frozen shoulder and Type 1 diabetes
• [41:45] – How the menstrual cycle impacts blood sugar numbers
• [43:25] – Testing positive for one antibody at age 28: Is it Type 1?
• [44:22] – When and why to take electrolytes
• [45:23] – Is “stinky pee” common for Type 1 diabetes?
• [46:16] – Using GLP-1s for weight loss and hypoglycemia stability (Oral GLP-1)
• [48:41] – Future of T1D: Gene therapy updates