#1270 Weekly News 7/29/24

August 3, 2024Scott Benner

For the week of July 29, 20024

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OmniPod. Hello friends and welcome to Episode 1270 of the juice well. Did you hear them? 1270 of the juicebox Podcast.

Today I'm going to go over the news stories around diabetes that jumped out at me for the week of July, 29 2004 nothing you hear on the juicebox podcast should be considered advice medical or otherwise, always consult a physician before making any changes to your health care plan. Don't forget, if you use my link drink AG, one.com/juicebox, you'll get a free year supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first order. And if you go to cozyearth.com and use the offer code juicebox to check out, you're going to save 40% off of your entire order. The juicebox podcast is full of so many series that you want and need after dark, ask Scott and Jenny algorithm pumping bold beginnings, defining diabetes, defining thyroid, the diabetes Pro Tip series for type one, the diabetes variables series, mental wellness, type two diabetes pro tip, how we eat? Oh, my goodness, there so much at juicebox podcast.com head up into that menu and pick around. And if you're in the private Facebook group, just go to the feature tab for lists upon lists of all the series. Always free. Always helpful. What's up? Everyone? This is the news that caught my eye for the week of July, 29 2024 let's get started. So there's a recent trial investigating the use of ozempic to manage kidney disease in individuals with type one diabetes. The study aims to determine if ozempic can reduce insulin needs and improve blood glucose control in people with in people newly diagnosed with type one diabetes. I can only talk from my perspective here with my daughter, but I don't think we need to study for this one. The answer is yes. Study Details participants and dosage. The trial involved 10 adults aged 21 to 39 who started taking semaglutide With three months of within three months of their diagnosis, they began with a weekly dose of point 125, milligrams, which was gradually increased to a maximum of point five per week. The mealtime insulin doses were reduced based on continuous glucose monitoring data, key findings, it says, After three months, participants no longer required mealtime insulin. And after six months, seven out of 10 participants no longer needed basal insulin. Additionally, there was a significant improvement in glycemic control, with a 1c levels dropping from an average of 11.7 at diagnosis to 5.9 at the six month mark, and 5.7 in one year, most participants achieved a time and range of 89% some participants experienced mild hypoglycemia. Sounds like they gave them too much insulin while the semiclutide dose was being increased, but no severe side effects like diabetic ketoacidosis were reported once the dose stabilized. I'm just going to jump in here and say all the people who came to me and said, You can't share stories of people who are using less insulin on glps, because type ones will get confused and think they don't need insulin. First of all, I don't think type ones are easily confused like that. I still know you need insulin if you have type one diabetes, but to all you people who mercilessly, mercilessly, mercifully, mercifullessly Ram your hot poker up my ass for spreading news that is absolutely legitimate. Let me just go say to you now yourself. In addition to these findings, a separate trial starting in March 2020, will investigate the use of karadia for preventing kidney disease progression, adults with type one. This study, known as the fine one trial, will enroll 2220 participants, and compare the effects of finaroni. I mean, how do they F, I N, E, R, E, N, O N, E, against the placebo. Over six months, if successful, finaron could become the first new medication for managing kidney disease in type ones in 30 years. That's very cool. I got this information from a number of different places, but one of them I really enjoy is diatribe. The rest was kind of cold over the internet and I asked, of course, our chatgpt overlords, the carodemia trial for preventing kidney disease is actually accepting participants. It must be 18 years old, diagnosed with type one diabetes, have an A 1c of less than 10% diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, meeting specific criteria for estimated Glomar, really. I mean, why do they these words? Fill? Rate, EGFR and urinary albumin. I know this one, albumin, creatine ratio, UA, CR, I don't talk so good. Sometimes must be on a stable dose of an ACE inhibitor or an angiotension receptor broker for CKD exclusions. Individuals with type two or those taking SGL t2 inhibitors or GLP one receptor agonist, they're not eligible for more information or express interest in the participant. You can contact the study directly, 888-842-2937, and to add some clarity to what I was poo pooing a minute ago. I've had two conversations so far with type ones who have used the GLP and their insulin needs have significantly decreased. Episode 1136 is called 15 year old type one using GLP. You should check it out. Episode 1230 is called off insulin with Manjaro. That's an adult with type one. Listen, does he have Lada? Probably, but he's not using insulin right now. Go listen to his story. Jenny and I talk about glps as part of the diabetes pro tip for type two series. That's episode 885, actually, that whole series is terrific if you have type two diabetes, or know somebody who does or even has pre diabetes. It's great for them to know what's about to happen to them, so that they can tackle it well. But in the end, today's story is about kidney disease and looking at glps and how it might help. It's a big deal. I hope you check it out. Looks like I've received an email from OmniPod today, most of you have probably received it as well. I'm just going to read it to you. Hey, Arden, you insert your name there. We're excited to share the latest information on the OmniPod five integration with Dexcom g7 launch and limited market release of OmniPod five app for iPhone with Dexcom g6 sounds like things are moving. OmniPod five, Dexcom g7 you will receive a free over the air update to complete on your controller starting July 30. That's today. OmniPod five app version 3.0, point one will add the option to pair your system with Dexcom g7 you can choose to install the update immediately, or delay it until a time that is convenient to you. It's important to know that the software update requires 15% battery level and should only take a few minutes, depending on the strength of your WiFi connection. During the update, you will not be able to navigate with the OmniPod five app, including the ability to bolus Bazel insulin will continue to be delivered in the background. There's a link here for where you can find out more, but I am not going to be giving you that link so you can do some Googling. Let's see here there's more. The new pod. Oh, the new pods compatible with Dexcom, g6 slash g7 may be at your current pharmacy as early as August, with full availability expected in the fall continue using your Dexcom g6 supplies until you see this is going to be written right on the box, the words compatible with Dexcom g7 right in the top right corner of the face of the box. It'll say that you don't need a new pod prescription. Oh, this is nice, but a new Dexcom g7 CGM prescription will be required if you decide to change your CGM, which I think makes sense. If you have g6 and you want to go to g7 you're going to need a script to go to the g7 that's got nothing to do with OmniPod now iPhone control with Dexcom g6 the limited market release of OmniPod five app for iPhone with Dexcom g6 is underway. The first version of the app will integrate with the Dexcom g6 only if you prefer. And so ends the part of the show where Scott reads you his email. This last thing here. I mean, it's not news, but I keep seeing people talking about it in the Facebook group, so I thought I'd go over it with you real quickly. You can get a free lifetime national park pass if you have diabetes. I don't know if you knew this or not. Eligibility US citizens or permanent residents with diabetes qualify as it is considered a disability by the ADA. The pass, called an Access Pass, grants free entry to over 2000 federal recreation sites. Apply in person for free, online for $10 or by mail for $10 you have to provide evidence, a physician statement or document from federal or state agencies are needed. I don't love reading URLs, but www.nps.gov/sub, s.gov/subjects/accessibility/interagency-access-pass.htm

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If you or a loved one was just diagnosed with type one diabetes, and you're looking for some fresh perspective. The bold beginning series from the juicebox podcast is a terrific place to start. That series is with myself and Jenny Smith. Jenny is a CD CES, a registered dietitian and a type one for over 35 years, and in the bowl beginning series, Jenny and I are going to answer the questions that most people have after a type one diabetes diagnosis. The series begins at episode 698, in your podcast player, or you can go to juicebox podcast.com and click on bold beginnings in the menu. You.