There are lots of “doubles” in the world. Double Mint, Double Plays and Double Jeopardy, but did you know that you can also be diagnosed with double diabetes?

In Episode 92 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, host Gary Scheiner talks to Dr. Nick Argento about the odds of becoming insulin resistant as a person with type 1 diabetes. They discuss how it can happen, what treatment options are available, and why it is becoming more common than in previous years.

MEET YOUR HOST AND HIS GUEST:

Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES is the owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes Services. He is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985. Gary is also actively involved with many diabetes related organizations as a volunteer and clinical advisor.

Nicholas B. Argento MD FACE is an endocrinologist at Maryland Endocrine in Columbia. He lives with type 1 diabetes himself and has extensive experience in utilizing insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to help patients safely achieve better blood glucose control. He has presented clinical research at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions and other medical meetings, and has spoken to local, national, and international audiences on insulin pumps and the clinical application of CGM technology.

KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS:

✔️20% of people with type 1 diabetes will develop double diabetes or insulin resistance.

✔️If you require more than .4 units of insulin per kilogram per day, daily management will be a much greater challenge than those who are not insulin resistant.

✔️ Limit, not eliminate carbohydrates if you have a family history of type 2 diabetes.

✔️Having double diabetes is treatable with the right tools and support

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction.

02:47 Is it Possible for People with T1 to Also Have T2?

05:17 What Causes Insulin Resistance?

09:33 Triggers and Hidden Risks for Double Diabetes.

21:57 Type 2 Medications (GLP-1s) for Type 1 Patients.

33:14 Overcoming the Guilt of Developing Insulin Resistance.

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.