If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication, have you noticed that food tastes different? Please share any other side effects you’re having in the comments.

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- 5 hours, 15 minutes ago
  
  Kristi Warmecke likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  not for those of moderate income.
- 5 hours, 16 minutes ago
  
  Kristi Warmecke likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  I am hopeful- it may not be in my lifetime, but they have already made great strides in the research. The autoimmune response and need for immunosuppressants is still a pretty big sticking point.
- 5 hours, 17 minutes ago
  
  Kristi Warmecke likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  But probably not in my lifetime.
- 6 hours, 57 minutes ago
  
  dholl62@gmail.com likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  I don't see how a cure will be possible without islet cells as they are what produce insulin. Using immunosuppressants or not is what will determine what the first "cure" will be like. If safe immunosuppresants are used, then it is actually a "functional cure". If they can infuse islet cells without needing immunosuppressants nor other meds, then I would call it a "cure".
- 6 hours, 58 minutes ago
  
  dholl62@gmail.com likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  I am hopeful- it may not be in my lifetime, but they have already made great strides in the research. The autoimmune response and need for immunosuppressants is still a pretty big sticking point.
- 7 hours, 37 minutes ago
  
  Bruce Schnitzler likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  I don't see how a cure will be possible without islet cells as they are what produce insulin. Using immunosuppressants or not is what will determine what the first "cure" will be like. If safe immunosuppresants are used, then it is actually a "functional cure". If they can infuse islet cells without needing immunosuppressants nor other meds, then I would call it a "cure".
- 8 hours, 18 minutes ago
  
  Steve Rumble likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  I think that a functional cure is the most viable scenario as far as a "cure" is concerned. It seems like the most progress is being made with islet cell therapies.
- 8 hours, 25 minutes ago
  
  Natalie Daley likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  I don't see how a cure will be possible without islet cells as they are what produce insulin. Using immunosuppressants or not is what will determine what the first "cure" will be like. If safe immunosuppresants are used, then it is actually a "functional cure". If they can infuse islet cells without needing immunosuppressants nor other meds, then I would call it a "cure".
- 8 hours, 55 minutes ago
  
  Marty likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  I am hopeful- it may not be in my lifetime, but they have already made great strides in the research. The autoimmune response and need for immunosuppressants is still a pretty big sticking point.
- 8 hours, 55 minutes ago
  
  Marty likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  But probably not in my lifetime.
- 9 hours, 5 minutes ago
  
  Kathy Hanavan likes your comment at
  If islet cell transplantation is proven safe and effective, how likely would you be to consider it a treatment option?
  Very likely provided immunosuppressants aren't required. Also younger people should receive the treatment first.
- 9 hours, 5 minutes ago
  
  Kathy Hanavan likes your comment at
  If islet cell transplantation is proven safe and effective, how likely would you be to consider it a treatment option?
  as long as it doesn't require immunosuppression, I'm interested
- 9 hours, 6 minutes ago
  
  Kathy Hanavan likes your comment at
  If islet cell transplantation is proven safe and effective, how likely would you be to consider it a treatment option?
  I was going to comment that there's always a trade off. Am I trading insulin replacement with some other daily treatment? If so, what's the difference? Is the new daily grind more harmful than the old?
- 9 hours, 7 minutes ago
  
  Kathy Hanavan likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  I am hopeful- it may not be in my lifetime, but they have already made great strides in the research. The autoimmune response and need for immunosuppressants is still a pretty big sticking point.
- 9 hours, 37 minutes ago
  
  John Barbuto likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  But probably not in my lifetime.
- 10 hours, 2 minutes ago
  
  KCR likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  I am hopeful- it may not be in my lifetime, but they have already made great strides in the research. The autoimmune response and need for immunosuppressants is still a pretty big sticking point.
- 10 hours, 3 minutes ago
  
  KCR likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  I said, "Unsure." I do not have enough information to state an opinion.
- 10 hours, 3 minutes ago
  
  KCR likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  But probably not in my lifetime.
- 10 hours, 18 minutes ago
  
  Katrina Mundinger likes your comment at
  How willing would you be to take immunosuppressants if you were considering an islet cell transplant?
  Scylla and Charybdis being perhaps more apt.
- 10 hours, 44 minutes ago
  
  TEH likes your comment at
  How likely do you think islet cell therapies are to become a viable long-term treatment for T1D?
  I think that a functional cure is the most viable scenario as far as a "cure" is concerned. It seems like the most progress is being made with islet cell therapies.
- 13 hours, 26 minutes ago
  
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  How willing would you be to take immunosuppressants if you were considering an islet cell transplant?
  After 70 years with T1d and some reduced kidney function and seeing my dad's poor recovery after a kidney transplant, I have no desire to be subjected to chemicals that would further accelerate the demise of my kidneys.
- 1 day, 5 hours ago
  
  lis be likes your comment at
  How willing would you be to take immunosuppressants if you were considering an islet cell transplant?
  Nope, T1D is a manageable thing with today's technology. I'll keep the devil I know.
- 1 day, 5 hours ago
  
  dako likes your comment at
  How easy is it for you to find research opportunities that feel relevant to you?
  Agreed, and there are plenty of issues aging with T1D.
- 1 day, 11 hours ago
  
  eherban1 likes your comment at
  If islet cell transplantation is proven safe and effective, how likely would you be to consider it a treatment option?
  All depends on if anti rejection and immunosuppressive medications are needed. If so I would not be interested.
- 1 day, 11 hours ago
  
  eherban1 likes your comment at
  If islet cell transplantation is proven safe and effective, how likely would you be to consider it a treatment option?
  Very likely provided immunosuppressants aren't required. Also younger people should receive the treatment first.
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If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication, have you noticed that food tastes different? Please share any other side effects you’re having in the comments.

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Samantha Walsh has lived with type 1 diabetes for over five years since 2017. After her T1D diagnosis, she was eager to give back to the diabetes community. She is the Community and Partner Manager for T1D Exchange and helps to manage the Online Community and recruit for the T1D Exchange Registry. Prior to T1D Exchange, Samantha fundraised at Joslin Diabetes Center. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelors degree in sociology and early childhood education.

2 Comments

Donna Condi

I am curious about all side effects.

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jamesmpii

I’m curious why would a type 1 use a GLP-1 med? A quick search on that gave no answers.

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