Type 1 Diabetes Update

Everyone who is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes has the gene(s) associated with it. In the general population the risk is 1 in 300. UCSF pediatric nurse practitioner Maureen McGrath describes the progression of the disease and treatments. Recorded on 02/13/2019. [4/2019] [Show ID: 34562]

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[juliehay]

thankyou sooo very much, I am a 72 year old female who has recently, through the serious medical emergency of diabetic ketoacidosis, been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, just 10 weeks ago to be precise. To realise that my mortality was so very close, just a couple of days away, and the critical seriousness of the situation was difficult, and the reaction by some people was also very difficult. It was such a shock, and at my age, the endocrinologist and educators were taken aback by my late age onset. The psychological effect has been difficult as well, self blame, and yet I hadn't changed anything in my life to bring this on. So apart from beginning insulin injections 4 times a day and eating a little more carbohydrates I immersed myself in all the literature I could find online and have spent weeks reading and re reading, making notes so that I would absorb all the information properly, at my age this is important for me to do. But the thing I have been struggling with is the why, and the how. There has been so much to take in. So, today I decided to come to youtube and see what I could find, I had previously watched a couple of videos about the actual process of ketoacidosis, and some personal stories from patients. But today I found you Maureen and this has to be the best lecture on the subject and includes the information I so desperately wanted, and it has lifted my spirits and has been a GREAT relief. None of it was my fault, I did not do this to myself. I have Northern European Heritage, both my grandparents on my Mother's side were Scandinavian ie Swedish and Danish, I also have a related autoimmune disorder hypothyroidism. Anyway, thankyou ever so much for all your work and all the information in this video, you have no idea what this means to me and how relieved I am. Thankyou thankyou thankyou Maureen.

[jamesmuldowney]

This woman is a born educator.
Her grasp of the subject is palpable and her explanations are pellucid.
One of the best lectures I have ever “attended” on any subject.
Thanks,
Much appreciated

[dctmt]

I'm TD1 newly diagnosed 3 weeks ago. This lecture is the best so far of all I have consumed on the subject. Maureen is a born educator! I was given the Libre 2 right away and can say it is the best tool ever to help me find the right "recipe" for keeping my levels in the zone.

[yellolab]

UCSF is a godsend. Thank you Maureen McGrath of Bearskin Meadow. You're Lifesavers

[rkesler]

Good information. I took exception to one statement. Eating sugar is ok. I think you said, The idea that we shouldn’t eat sugar is archaic. Maybe you meant for type 1 only. Regardless, my concern is that teaching folks that we should be lowering carbs for nearly all individuals with type 1 and type 2 needs to be included. There is a whole community showing the benefits of lowering the need for insulin and that too much insulin can become a problem and makes monitoring, regulating, more difficult. Thank you for sharing all the science!

[esreve]

Great lecture full of up-to-date information presented in a very efficient manner. Thank you very much!

[mrgrizzgaming]

I wish people wouldn't get type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes mixed up I hate trying to tell someone over and over that type 1 diabetes isn't the same as type 2 diabetes

[CaliforniaGirl-qkkq]

How one can sign up for clinical trials? My niece just has been diagnosed with T1D. I'm interested in learning about saving beta cells producing insulin? Is anyone working on this? Is anyone in UCLA working on it?

[zadenabi]

I'm a type 1 diabetic and I am willing to subject myself to human trial for a cure.

[aprilr]

Interesting side note, My T1D son, diagnosed at 4 years old is a picky eater. One summer 2 years ago, when he was 6 years old decided on his own that he no longer wanted to eat animals. He was the first in the family to do so. The interesting fact is that during this summer of eating about 80% fruit we had to lower his insulin intake many times, both fast acting and long acting. In fact, there were many times that no fast acting was needed. There is something an upcoming researcher might wanna check out.

[if]

what are the exact genes for type 1? and which autoantibodies?

[mikeseigle]

My son is type 1. He has mild asthma and has high functioning autism. His asthma was diagnosis before his Diabetes. Behaviors common with Autism caused use to test for type 1. I am curious as possible correlations. Good Program.

[debbiep]

I don't understand the logic of my diagnosis as when I was first diagnosed I was told I would not need insulin for 15 years as my gad antibody count was extremely low. However I needed it within a few weeks as my blood sugars were going high in the twenties. I don't have insulin resistance so what was the issue?

[roadlesstraveledd]

although there is no cure yet, i strongly recommend T1D's read Mastering Diabetes, authors who are T1D's themselves and PhD researchers. It has completely changed the way we understand T1D and sugar levels

[abulbashar]

I’m T1D since 40 years.
The lectures are wonderful. I learned more useful helpline. Many thanks.

[craighorner]

Living in California is not possible. The government there is so hostile towards type 1 diabetics that I would never consider moving there. The only reason I'm still in Illinois, also a state that is very hostile towards type 1 diabetics, is because my parents are still alive

[spiderwrist]

This was so fascinating, thank you for posting it.
As a T1 diabetic I can confirm that the Libre flash monitoring system is amazing and has made a huge difference in my control and understanding of how food, insulin and other factors influence my glucose levels, the amount of information it can give me is astounding and far better than any amount of finger prick tests. I just wish I could afford to use it more often, as it is now I can only afford to use one sensor every 3 months or so.

[sharkair]

it's really hard for type one's to get below 6.5 i follow the ada. so the answer is simple.... do not follow the ada guidelines. normal a1c is 4.2 to 4.8
reduce the carb intake voila normal blood sugar. richard k berstein typeonegrit.

[craighorner]

When I talk with people about what the most difficult aspect of type 1 diabetes is, I tell them it's how other people treat me because of type 1 diabetes. The National Transportation Safety Administration would be an example of that treatment where I am condemned for having type 1. These types of people are why life sucks, especially as a type 1 diabetic. Unfortunately these evil people are in charge and take pleasure in harassing people that have physical illnesses. Nevermind the real dangers on the road such as people who follow too closely and pass unsafely

[successmedia]

You never spoken on cure anymore...then why should, how can we call you a scientist, you are doing promotion for pharmaceutical company..