# GLP-1 & GIP gut hormones role in T1D

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1-gip-gut-hormones-role-in-t1d/13859>\
**Category:** Type 1 & LADA\
**Tags:** research, hormones, glp-1\
**Created:** [May 31, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1-gip-gut-hormones-role-in-t1d/13859 "2023-05-31T11:56:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![MsCris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mscris/32/10459_2.png) [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1-gip-gut-hormones-role-in-t1d/13859/1 "2023-05-31T11:56:40Z")

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This article describes the role that gut hormones GLP-1 and GIP have in maintaining blood glucose levels, and how the newer generation of these therapies work in those living with T1D.

Mentioned: impacts on Time In Range, A1C, insulin needs, micro and macrovascular complications, and multi-organ benefits. As well as a brief discussion on off-label insurance coverage.

Via Instagram:  
[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs3zSdSO043/?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs3zSdSO043/?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==)

Or Direct link:

> **[Using GLP-1 Medications in Type 1 Diabetes](https://t1dexchange.org/glp-1-therapy-type-1-diabetes/)**
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> Here’s a deeper look at the impact and potential benefits of using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Trulicity in type 1 diabetes.

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**Author:** ![bostrav59](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/bostrav59/32/7281_2.png) [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2023, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1-gip-gut-hormones-role-in-t1d/13859/2 "2023-06-01T01:41:34Z")

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Thanks for posting this. I guess it would only be a matter of time before researchers started thinking about the T1D. One passage caught my eye:

"GLP-1 therapy, if helpful in an individual, _may also be a “forever” therapy like insulin_, which must be considered. If one brand isn’t producing the desired benefits, another GLP-1 trial may make sense.

In clinical practice, Dr. Levetan now prefers dual GIP-GLP-1 therapy for her T1D and T2D patients; but _ultimately the selection depends on insurance coverage._"

my italics

And I thought to myself … 'in 10 years I’ll be taking 40 prescription drugs and will have to bring a whole separate suitcase along for all my meds when I travel…"

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**Author:** ![Marie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bc8723/32.png) [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2023, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1-gip-gut-hormones-role-in-t1d/13859/3 "2023-06-01T04:10:37Z")

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Thank you! A very interesting article.

I have found the article “The Six Dysfunctional Hormones of Type 1 Diabetes” helps explain different hormones affected in the pancreas.  
[https://t1dexchange.org/t1d-hormones/](https://t1dexchange.org/t1d-hormones/)

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**Author:** ![MsCris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mscris/32/10459_2.png) [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1-gip-gut-hormones-role-in-t1d/13859/4 "2023-06-01T11:46:51Z")

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That’s because SO MANY hormones are affected in T1D, not just insulin!

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**Author:** ![MsCris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mscris/32/10459_2.png) [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2023, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1-gip-gut-hormones-role-in-t1d/13859/5 "2023-06-01T11:48:18Z")

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Yep, links are imbedded in there to that one. I wrote them both🙂