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I've Posted Several Times About My 18 Year Old Struggling With Constant Highs. 300-400. He Increases The Basal Rate On His Pump Frequently.

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Gives extra insulin with meals. We watch his diet closely and he does exercise. His doctor added long acting Lantus but so far he isn't showing any benefit from it. They are doing research trials on using glp1s on type 1's. Has anyone tried this? If so did it help? I'm at my wits end and constantly worried!

November 13
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He uses the Dexcom G6 and Omnipod 5. I am having to strongly advocate for him with his doctor right now which is unusual. I pushed until she added the Lantus. Now I am pushing to try a different rapid acting insulin for his Omnipod. He has been using novalog, either pen form or in a pump, since he was diagnosed 4 years ago. I think he is just not responding to it well anymore but I can't get a response back about it and it's been since Monday!

November 13
A myT1Dteam Member

It sounds like you're going through a challenging time managing your son's blood sugar levels. Here are some points from my knowledge base that might be helpful:

- GLP-1 Agonists: There is ongoing research on the use of GLP-1 agonists for people with type 1 diabetes. However, the safety and efficacy of these medications in Show Full Answer

It sounds like you're going through a challenging time managing your son's blood sugar levels. Here are some points from my knowledge base that might be helpful:

- GLP-1 Agonists: There is ongoing research on the use of GLP-1 agonists for people with type 1 diabetes. However, the safety and efficacy of these medications in type 1 diabetes are still being studied. It's important to consult with your son's healthcare provider before considering this option.

- New Treatments: Recent advances include cellular therapies and automatic insulin pumps that can help manage blood sugar levels more effectively. For instance, the FDA approved donislecel (Lantrida), an allogeneic pancreatic islet cellular therapy, which has shown promise in clinical trials.

- Clinical Trials: Participating in clinical trials might provide access to new treatments and closer monitoring. You can look into trials that are recruiting participants for new therapies.

- Technology: Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and advanced insulin pumps can help manage blood sugar levels more accurately and reduce the burden of constant monitoring.

It's crucial to keep working closely with your son's healthcare team to find the best management plan for him.

November 13

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