Diabetes Technology Updates in 2024

[madman]

Diabetes Dialogue: Diabetes Technology Updates in January 2024

In this episode, hosts discuss recent news and updates in diabetes technology from Abbott, Dexcom, and Medtronic in the first half of January 2024.

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In this episode, hosts discuss recent news and updates in diabetes technology from Abbott, Dexcom, and Medtronic in the first half of January 2024.

The first half of January 2024 has already seen numerous pieces of news and updates related to diabetes technology, specifically as it pertains to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems.

In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue: Technology, Therapeutics, & Real-World Perspectives, hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, an endocrine clinical pharmacist, director of Education and Training in Diabetes Technology, and codirector of Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy at the Cleveland Clinic, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, program director of Diabetes Technology at University Hospitals Diabetes and Metabolic Care Center, discuss the updates from Abbott, Dexcom, and Medtronic.

 

[madman]

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[Davijowely]

I’ve found that keeping my glucose levels steady gets way easier when I track patterns over a few weeks instead of just reacting to each number on its own.

 

[Vince]

I think the best way to lower your diabetes risk. Eat lots of non-starchy vegetables and go low carb.

 

[madman]

I think the best way to lower your diabetes risk. Eat lots of non-starchy vegetables and go low carb.

Depends on the individual as the majority of lean and fit individuals will have a higher tolerance for carbohydrates let alone ones genetics/insulin sensitivity plays a big role.

Adding muscle mass and losing adipose will have a big impact on how sensitive you are to insulin.

Staying active, building/maintaining muscle mass and staying lean will have a big impact on lowering your risk of getting diabetes.

Yes diet is a big part of the picture here but there is much more involved.

Even then one can easily get away with eating a moderate/high carbohydrate based diet choosing low GI complex carbs especially when combined with protein and fat.

Need to pay attention to the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) let alone the composition of starch amylose and amylopectin which will have a big impact on the GI.

Throw resistance starch in there too!

Need to get out of that mentality that all carbs are evil nonsense!

I have followed a high carb (500-600 g/day), moderate protein, low-moderate fat diet for decades as I was always lean and fit since my teens.

Blood work has always been stellar overall!

Even when bulking vs getting ripped I would always keep my starchy carbs high and just manipulate my protein/fat.

I could easily get sub 10% BF eating 500 grams carbs/day.

 

[Vince]

Depends on the individual as the majority of lean and fit individuals will have a higher tolerance for carbohydrates let alone ones genetics/insulin sensitivity plays a big role.

Adding muscle mass and losing adipose will have a big impact on how sensitive you are to insulin.

Staying active, building/maintaining muscle mass and staying lean will have a big impact on lowering your risk of getting diabetes.

Yes diet is a big part of the picture here but there is much more involved.

Even then one can easily get away with eating a moderate/high carbohydrate based diet choosing low GI complex carbs especially when combined with protein and fat.

Need to pay attention to the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) let alone the composition of starch amylose and amylopectin which will have a big impact on the GI.

Throw resistance starch in there too!

Need to get out of that mentality that all carbs are evil nonsense!

I have followed a high carb (500-600 g/day), moderate protein, low-moderate fat diet for decades as I was always lean and fit since my teens.

Blood work has always been stellar overall!

Even when bulking vs getting ripped I would always keep my starchy carbs high and just manipulate my protein/fat.

I could easily get sub 10% BF eating 500 grams carbs/day.

Most individuals will eventually turn diabetic. Even though my mom and dad never has. Carbohydrates are great for building muscles I think more of longevity now that I'm 70 and I must adhere to a nice, nice low-carb healthy diet.

 

[madman]

Most individuals will eventually turn diabetic. Even though my mom and dad never has. Carbohydrates are great for building muscles I think more of longevity now that I'm 70 and I must adhere to a nice, nice low-carb healthy diet.

Hogwash!

 

[Vince]

Hogwash!

Come on. I know you're smarter than that

Nearly 1 in 3 people ages 65 and older has diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes is characterized by consistently high glucose (sugar) levels in the blood.Apr 2, 2024

Think how many aren't even diagnosed with diabetes that do have it.

Diabetes in Older Adults: Risks, Treatments & Health Habits - UChicago Medicine

Nearly 1 in 3 people ages 65 and older has diabetes. Learn about symptoms, lifestyle modifications & unique challenges the disease poses for older adults.

www.uchicagomedicine.org

 

[Vince]

Hogwash!

AI Overview
While age increases the risk of developing diabetes, not all older individuals will become diabetic, and many can take steps to prevent or delay the onset of the condition. About 25% of adults aged 65 and older have diabetes, and half have prediabetes.




Here's a more detailed look:

• Increased Risk with Age:
  As people age, their bodies become more prone to developing type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease.
  
  
• Prevalence in Older Adults:
  Approximately one-third of those aged 65 and older have diabetes, and half have prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
  
  • Age-related changes: As people age, their bodies become less efficient at using insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
    
    
  • Obesity and inactivity: Weight gain and a lack of physical activity can worsen insulin resistance, a key factor in the development of type 2 diabetes.
    
    
  • Underlying health conditions: Older adults are more likely to have other health conditions, such as heart disease and kidney disease, which can increase their risk of diabetes.
    
    
  • Medications: Certain medications can also contribute to diabetes or worsen insulin resistance.
  • 
    
  • https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/diabetes/diabetes-older-people
    

 

[madman]

Come on. I know you're smarter than that

Nearly 1 in 3 people ages 65 and older has diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes is characterized by consistently high glucose (sugar) levels in the blood.Apr 2, 2024

Think how many aren't even diagnosed with diabetes that do have it.

Diabetes in Older Adults: Risks, Treatments & Health Habits - UChicago Medicine

Nearly 1 in 3 people ages 65 and older has diabetes. Learn about symptoms, lifestyle modifications & unique challenges the disease poses for older adults.

www.uchicagomedicine.org

I think the best way to lower your diabetes risk. Eat lots of non-starchy vegetables and go low carb.

Best for everyone not a chance!

Again as I stated previously staying active, building/maintaining muscle mass and staying lean will have a big impact on lowering your risk of getting diabetes.

This can still easily be achieved when following a diet which includes healthy complex starchy carbs!

 

[madman]

Come on. I know you're smarter than that

Nearly 1 in 3 people ages 65 and older has diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes is characterized by consistently high glucose (sugar) levels in the blood.Apr 2, 2024

Think how many aren't even diagnosed with diabetes that do have it.

Diabetes in Older Adults: Risks, Treatments & Health Habits - UChicago Medicine

Nearly 1 in 3 people ages 65 and older has diabetes. Learn about symptoms, lifestyle modifications & unique challenges the disease poses for older adults.

www.uchicagomedicine.org

Most individuals will eventually turn diabetic. Even though my mom and dad never has. Carbohydrates are
great for building muscles I think more of longevity now that I'm 70 and I must adhere to a nice, nice low-carb healthy diet.

 

[madman]

AI Overview
While age increases the risk of developing diabetes, not all older individuals will become diabetic, and many can take steps to prevent or delay the onset of the condition. About 25% of adults aged 65 and older have diabetes, and half have prediabetes.




Here's a more detailed look:

• Increased Risk with Age:
  As people age, their bodies become more prone to developing type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease.
  
  
• Prevalence in Older Adults:
  Approximately one-third of those aged 65 and older have diabetes, and half have prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
  • Age-related changes: As people age, their bodies become less efficient at using insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
    
    
  • Obesity and inactivity: Weight gain and a lack of physical activity can worsen insulin resistance, a key factor in the development of type 2 diabetes.
    
    
  • Underlying health conditions: Older adults are more likely to have other health conditions, such as heart disease and kidney disease, which can increase their risk of diabetes.
    
    
  • Medications: Certain medications can also contribute to diabetes or worsen insulin resistance.
  • 
    
  • https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/diabetes/diabetes-older-people

Most individuals will eventually turn diabetic. Even though my mom and dad never has. Carbohydrates are great for building muscles I think more of longevity now that I'm 70 and I must adhere to a nice, nice low-carb healthy diet.

Facts & figures

Diabetes facts and figures show where diabetes is increasing and relate the growing burden on individuals, families and countries.

idf.org

Diabetes facts and figures show the growing global burden for individuals, families, and countries. The IDF Diabetes Atlas (2021) reports that 10.5% of the adult population (20-79 years) has diabetes, with almost half unaware that they are living with the condition.

By 2045, IDF projections show that 1 in 8 adults, approximately 783 million, will be living with diabetes, an increase of 46%.

Over 90% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which is driven by socio-economic, demographic, environmental, and genetic factors. The key contributors to the rise in type 2 diabetes include:

• Urbanisation
• An ageing population
• Decreasing levels of physical activity
• Increasing overweight and obesity prevalence

 

[Vince]

The Link Between Carbohydrates, Insulin, and Alzheimer’s

While researchers still do not know what causes Alzheimer’s, it is still a good idea to try and eat foods that can help keep your brain and body healthy.

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[Vince]

I'm sure we all know that vo2 is number one for longevity

 

[Vince]

@madman Don't forget how apoe plays into the diet. I'm very fortunate. I'm apoe 3/3

 

[excelnelg]

Does anyone who actually has Diabetes Type 2 ever contribute to these threads about diabetes? My mom who was never particularly overweight or ate poorly was diagnosed with diabetes by her 40s and had a hell of a time with it. My dad didn't develop it until his late 60s. Both come from families with a history of diabetes with people who lived during times when the typical American diet was almost all vegetables and some meat, not junk food and soda. All this is to say that the genetic influence is much greater than people seem to want to admit, particularly people who seem to believe that since whatever they are doing keeps them from developing diabetes is proof that what they are doing works, when it's probably a factor of genetics first and foremost. I can't find the article now, but recent studies support that there are differences in pancreas and liver in people that are a huge factor in developing diabetes. It's not the same disease for everyone.

 

[Vince]

Does anyone who actually has Diabetes Type 2 ever contribute to these threads about diabetes? My mom who was never particularly overweight or ate poorly was diagnosed with diabetes by her 40s and had a hell of a time with it. My dad didn't develop it until his late 60s. Both come from families with a history of diabetes with people who lived during times when the typical American diet was almost all vegetables and some meat, not junk food and soda. All this is to say that the genetic influence is much greater than people seem to want to admit, particularly people who seem to believe that since whatever they are doing keeps them from developing diabetes is proof that what they are doing works, when it's probably a factor of genetics first and foremost. I can't find the article now, but recent studies support that there are differences in pancreas and liver in people that are a huge factor in developing diabetes. It's not the same disease for everyone.

You can use ChatGPT it helps with issues.

There's a joke a lot of people use. If you're an apoe 4/4 The only thing you can eat is cardboard haha

 

[Vince]

Something else you can't forget about hyper absorbers of plant sterols. Usually 4/4 also have this.