Podcasts by Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes

“Nobody Really Knows How to Help Me" - Allergic to Insulin with Type 1 Diabetes from 2023-12-12T09:00:50

Living with type 1 while living with an insulin allergy – how on earth is that possible? It’s what Kate Lecker is going through – she developed the allergy after decades with T1D – and experts a...

In the News... Infusion set recall, diabetes&sleep studies, cinnamon clinical trial and more! from 2023-12-01T14:50:05

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: infusion set recall, update on ViaCyte stem cell research, a few new s...

“I’m never going to stop speaking up” Mila Clarke turned her diabetes misdiagnosis into her mission from 2023-11-28T09:00

This week, Mila Clark became a popular advocate for type 2 diabetes after her diagnosis in 2016 But she was actually one of the many adults misdiagnosed – she actually lives wi...

In the News... Levemir to be discontinued, Tandem/G7 integration launches, Beta Bionics coverage, and more! from 2023-11-17T09:00

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Novo Nordisk will discontinue Levemir by the end of 2024, Tandem begin...

Ask Us Anything! Moms’ Night Out Providence Panel with Moira McCarthy&Kerri Sparling from 2023-11-14T09:00

At Moms' Night Out Providence, I was part of an Ask Us Anything panel that included Moira McCarthy and Kerri Sparling. We had a lot of fun on this panel and a lot of fun at MNO period. If you’re...

“Every patient deserves to fully understand” - Art, medicine,&T1D with Dr. Mike Natter from 2023-11-07T09:00:18

Dr. Mike Natter took a non-traditional path to becoming an endocrinologist, starting out as an art student. But it turns out, the universal language of drawing can help break down barriers

"What do I do now?" - Pro sports photojournalist Keith Crear on life after his type 2 diagnosis from 2023-11-05T09:00:32

This is the first episode of our new show, Diabetes Connections TYPE 2.

Here's what we're talking about:

What IS an A1C? What you need to know about this all-important number.

"What do I do now?" - Pro sports photojournalist Keith Crear on life after his type 2 diagnosis from 2023-11-05T09:00:32

This is the first episode of our new show, Diabetes Connections TYPE 2.

Here's what we're talking about:

What IS an A1C? What you need to know about this all-important number.

In the News... Weekly basal for T1D, new CGM approved in Europe, T2D caused by pollution? and more... from 2023-11-02T20:00:50

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: a new study looks at pancreatic exocrine-endocrine “crosstalk,” weekly...

“That’s the big thing: it’s tiny” - Talking with Tandem Diabetes about the Mobi&more from 2023-10-31T08:00:14

Tandem’s tiny Mobi pump is FDA approved and set for a limited roll out in the next few weeks. We’ve got a deep dive into its features. Mobi is phone controlled, but it has a button that delivers...

Back on the track with T1D - Ryan Reed returns to NASCAR from 2023-10-24T08:00:27

It’s been five years since Ryan Reed has been behind the wheel at a NASCAR track. He raced in Vegas earlier this month as part of the Xfinity Cup Series. We talked about what’s changed for his T...

In the News.. Oral GLP-1s, diagnosing type 2 by voice?! Tzield update, vegan diet for T1D, and more! from 2023-10-20T08:00:28

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: new studies on the safety and efficacy of what's called the pill form ...

Dexcom U rower Tristan Wakefield talks about life as a student athlete with T1D from 2023-10-17T08:00:15

Going to college with type 1 is a big adjustment. Going to college as a student athlete with type 1 is on another level. You'll hear from Syracuse University rower Tristan Wakefield about his sc...

A Type 1 Diabetes Thriller - Mike Hogan is the Director of “The Cost” from 2023-10-10T08:00:15

A new movie’s in the works about diabetes called "The Cost". It’s fictional, a thriller co-written and directed by Mike Hogan who lives with type 1.

Mike explains more about what the movi...

In the News... EASD updates from Dexcom, Vertex, antivirals for #T1D, new guidelines for CGM at school and more from 2023-10-06T08:00:33

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: lots of news from the EASD conference, including info from Dexcom, Ver...

The “Sustained Impact” of CGM - Dexcom’s Jake Leach from EASD from 2023-10-03T19:09:58

Dexcom’s Chief Operating Officer Jake Leach talks to me about G6, G7, trends in CGM, what the company has its eye on next and answers a lot of your questions.

This podcast is not intended...

“A couple of people who are trying to make things happen” - Stacey&Rob Howe share what they're working on (bonus episode) from 2023-09-29T08:00:07

Bonus episode! Rob Howe is the host of Diabetics Doing Things. He’s also one of the speakers at my Mom’s Night out event coming up in just over two weeks Outside of Dallas, in Frisco Texas.
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Off to College with T1D: Navigating Communication and Boundaries for Caregivers from 2023-09-26T08:00:35

Off to college, just for caregivers! Stacey took part in a webinar panel hosted by The Diabetes Link to talk about advice and experience all around sending young adults with type 1 diabetes away...

In the News: Medtronic CGM, semaglutide for T1D, Apple teases non invasive monitoring, Keto for kids? and more! from 2023-09-22T16:14:16

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: a new CGM from Medtronic is approved in Europe, semaglutides for peopl...

Navigating the wild with T1D: outdoor guide Sarah Janin from 2023-09-19T08:00:17

This week, it’s one thing to push yourself when you live with type 1 diabetes.. we talk a lot about extreme athletes with T1D, but it’s another thing to live with diabetes when others rely on yo...

Life-Saving Legislation: changing the rules around rescue glucagon from 2023-09-12T08:00:19

Most of us wouldn’t think twice about using someone else’s emergency glucagon if our child or another adult needed it. But that’s something a school nurse or other health care provider could los...

In the News... Abbott nabs Bigfoot, low-dose aspirin for T2D, can ChatGPT answer diabetes questions? and more! from 2023-09-08T08:00:11

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Abbott acquires Bigfoot, a new study looks at low-dose aspirin to prev...

Breaking Limits - A Type 1 Diabetes Extreme Sports Documentary from 2023-09-05T08:00:56

This week, a new project to show an adventurous side of diabetes. a documentary about extreme athletes with type 1. The film makers are interviewing snowboarders, kayakers and professional athle...

In the Spotlight with T1D - Driver Ryan Reed, NFL player Chad Muma, and actress Mary Mouser from 2023-08-29T08:00:40

Meet three young adults who are all in the spotlight AND have type 1 diabetes. NFL player Chad Muma, actor Mary Mouser, and professional race car driver Ryan Reed took part in a panel discussion...

In the News.. Amazon Pharmacy automates insulin discounts, A1Cs go down for this group, a wild T2D study, and more! from 2023-08-25T17:37:53

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Amazon Pharmacy will automatically apply insulin coupons, a new study ...

Our son with T1D is off to college! A candid conversation with Benny about managing diabetes during this new phase of life from 2023-08-22T08:00:12

It's one of the biggest milestones in my family’s experience with diabetes. Our son is off to college! I asked Benny to come on and talk about what’s on his mind, how he’s feeling and to answer ...

Which tech? What's covered? DiabetesWise has answers for patients and providers from 2023-08-15T08:00:22

This week, figuring out which diabetes devices you want to use is hard enough.. but then you have to navigate insurance. There’s a new effort to streamline the process - a platform called Diabet...

"TikTok saved my life" - How Justin went from misdiagnosed to inspiring others with diabetes from 2023-08-08T08:00:27

For adults with type 1, an initial misdiagnosis of type 2 diabetes is unfortunately, all too common. What’s perhaps more unusual is what happened to this week’s guest who was correctly diagnosed...

In the News... Pharmacy-CGM pilot program, new glucagon laws pass, kombucha for T2D and more! from 2023-08-04T08:00:48

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: a new pilot program will allow some pharmacists to prescribe CGMs, Geo...

Explaining T1D at School with Teacher and D-Mom Laura Self from 2023-08-01T08:00:10

It's almost time for back to school! How do you explain type 1 diabetes to students? I asked a preschool teacher whose daughter has t1d to talk about how to get the message through without scari...

"Diabetes perfection is impossible. And that's okay" - Actress Jennifer Stone from 2023-07-25T08:00:08

This week, actress Jennifer Stone lives with LADA.. she decided to become a nurse and started her first ER job in March of 2020. I asked her what it was like knowing she had to take care of her ...

"There was nothing. There was just a gap" Navigating Menopause and T1D from 2023-07-18T08:00:55

Let's talk about menopause and type 1. It’s hard enough to find information about this part of life for women without diabetes.. so when this week’s guest started looking for research about T1D ...

In the News.. Tandem's Mobi approved, T1D and aging study, kayaker with diabetes sets record, and more! from 2023-07-14T08:00:33

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: a new insulin pump gets FDA approval, once-weekly basal insulin for ty...

How we sent our 16-year-old son with T1D six thousand miles away - without us from 2023-07-12T21:03:24

My son Benny is back from a four week trip halfway around the world with a non-diabetes camp program. He says it was amazing! To be honest, I had a really hard time with it. This week, we share ...

Inside Dexcom's Announcements from ADA with Chief Commercial Officer Teri Lawver from 2023-07-04T08:00:10

This week, G7 updates – direct to watch announcements – and a lot more about what Dexcom sees as the next frontier in CGM. A conversation – from ADA – with the company’s Chief Commercial Officer...

In the News.. FDA approves new T1D islet cell therapy, what's next for weight loss and T2D drugs, Dexcom and Libre updates and more! from 2023-06-30T08:04:17

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: FDA approval for a pancreatic islet cell therapy to treat type 1, stem...

"Kickass Healthy LADA" - An eye-opening look at a misunderstood diabetes diagnosis from 2023-06-27T08:00:26

LADA is a form of diabetes that is often mistaken for type 2 but needs to be treated much more like type 1. As you can imagine, getting the diagnosis wrong is dangerous. This week's guest, Jacqu...

"I want to inspire people not to hide it" - American Ninja Warrior Champion Katie Bone from 2023-06-20T08:00:18

Katie Bone is the youngest ever American Ninja Warrior Women’s National winner! She is also a nationally ranked rock climber and has her eyes on the Olympics. Katie was diagnosed with type 1 at ...

In the News... Ozempic compound warning, T1D Go Fund Me study, Tandem timeline update.. and more! from 2023-06-16T08:00:37

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: FDA warning about compounded versions of semaglutides like Wegovy and ...

All about Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro - What people with diabetes (including type 1) need to know from 2023-06-13T08:00:37

Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are getting a lot of attention. What are they? How can they help people with type 1 and type 2? Should you think about taking one? After all, the we...

What does it mean to "Go Bionic?" - A deep dive into the newly-approved iLet system from 2023-06-06T08:00:51

The newly FDA-approved iLet Bionic Pancreas is the most hands-off automated insulin delivery system to be commercially available. At set up, all you enter is your weight and the only interaction...

In the News.. Lilly settles insulin lawsuit, iLet Bionic Pancreas approved, T1D Ninja Warrior winner and more! from 2023-06-02T08:00:13

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Lilly becomes the first of the big three insulin makers to settle a cl...

The MiniMed 780G - A deep dive into Medtronic's most advanced system from 2023-05-30T12:07:28

This long-awaited Medtronic 780G is now FDA approved. It’s been out for two years in Europe and has features that are a bit different from other commercially available automated insulin delivery...

A better lancet in the age of CGM? Why PIP's CEO Josh Pittman says sticks still matter from 2023-05-23T08:04:12

When many diabetes tech companies are turning their attention to CGMs or closed loop systems, Josh Pittman has his eye on the basics: lancets. His company Listen

"Sixty seconds of help, every single day" - Neil Greathouse has a T1D social media ministry from 2023-05-16T08:00:41

On social media, Neil Greathouse is better known as “The Betes.” He posts daily about diabetes on social media. It’s a lot of work – and not his real job. I wanted to know why this is important ...

In the News.. Senate insulin price hearing, more evidence insulin can be stored at higher temps, cataracts cause in T2D rethought and more! from 2023-05-12T08:00:42

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: The US Senate grills insulin makers about keeping the price where it i...

"The Marvelous Mrs Maisel" actor Austin Basis manages T1D on (and off) the set from 2023-05-09T12:08

Actor Austin Basis has a juicy role in this final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; he plays Alvin, the head writer on the show within the show. Basis was diagnosed with type 1 at age nine ba...

"We're focused on bringing more access" Dexcom talks Medicare, G7 updates and more from 2023-05-02T08:00:05

Medicare has now expanded coverage for CGM use among people with type 2, in part because of studies by companies like Dexcom. We’ll talk about those findings and learn more about the US release ...

In the News... FDA approves Medtronic 780G and Omnipod GO, oral insulin study, overnight hypo treatment trials, and more! from 2023-04-28T13:31:27

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: after a long wait, the FDA approves Medtronics 780G and lifts their wa...

Meet Pietro Marsala, the first US commercial airline pilot with type 1 diabetes from 2023-04-25T08:00:51

Long thought an impossible, development people with type 1 diabetes are now working as commercial airline pilots. The very first to be certified in the US , Pietro Marsala says he decided to for...

How "A Tad Too Sweet" founder Jisel Parra found her diabetes community from 2023-04-18T08:00:15

Jisel Parra had a rocky start with diabetes – as a teen her type 1 was initially misdiagnosed and she struggled with support and mental health. But she found ways to find community and gradually...

In the News... Abbott Libre reader recall, Medicare CGM coverage expands, T1D young adult study and more! from 2023-04-14T08:00:13

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Abbott recalls Freestyle Libre readers (not the sensors, see below for...

"I want to make this a priority" - A doctor's perspective on Tzield from 2023-04-12T22:16:28

Dr. Bryce Nelson is one of the first doctors in the country to administer the new Tzield to delay the onset of type 1. He’s been involved with TrialNet, identifying those who have the genetic ma...

BD spinoff Embecta looks to build on 100 years of diabetes technology from 2023-04-04T08:00:46

This week… one of the oldest diabetes companies is looking ahead – Once part of BD, makers of needles and syringes, Embecta is now working on new technology like a patch pump. I’m talking to CEO...

Managing "Overwhelming Chaos" - when a child is diagnosed with more than T1D from 2023-03-28T08:00:15

Dr. Maureen Michele is a pediatrician whose daughter had already survived a cancer diagnosis, when she was later diagnosed with 1 diabetes. In fact, Dr. Michele knew enough to test for T1D, so m...

In the News... Sanofi buys Provention, Insulin price update, New surgery trialed for T2D and more! from 2023-03-24T08:00:43

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Insulin-maker Sanofi lowers its prices and also acquires Provention, c...

"The most options possible" - Tandem Diabetes plans for a second integrated sensor and a smaller pump from 2023-03-21T19:04:38

When the FDA cleared the 3 FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 (iCGM) system sensors for integration it meant a big leap forward to interoperability. For the first time in the US, insulin pu...

T1D is an "All Day Game, Every Day" - Author&Advocate Ginger Vieira from 2023-03-14T08:00:59

Ginger Vieira is here to talk about her new book – she’s written on everything from pregnancy with diabetes to exercise to her new series of children’s books. But she’s such a well-versed advoca...

In the News.. Insulin price update, Libre approved for AID systems, Medicare expands CGM coverage and more! from 2023-03-10T20:37:46

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: learning more about Lilly's plan to lower the price of some insulins, ...

Delaying a T1D diagnosis with Tzield: "A deep sigh of relief, for a little while" from 2023-03-07T09:00:29

Last fall, Tzield was approved to delay type 1 diabetes in people predicted to develop it. This week, I’m talking one of the first families to use what used to be called Teplizumab for their son...

"We want to continue to push it forward" Dexcom's Jake Leach on the G7 release from 2023-02-28T09:00:07

Dexcom’s G7 has been available in the US for less than two weeks, but the company continues to look ahead. Part of the future? Their Type Zero group – which created Tandem’s Control IQ – is work...

SmartFusion™ is a new way to detect&predict infusion set failures from 2023-02-21T09:00:07

Infusion sets have always seems like the weak link of pumping for us. What good is the best algorithm and state of the art pump and CGM if the way it all attaches to the body is no good? New inf...

In the News... Dexcom G7 launch, cannabis and type 1, Insulet acquisitions and more! from 2023-02-17T09:00:12

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Dexcom G7 is now available in the United States, Insulet buys assets f...

When a child becomes their parent's "Diabetes Helper" - a new book from Dr. Phyllisa Deroze from 2023-02-14T09:00:52

When you’re a parent with diabetes, your kids often learn about diabetes before they can read or write. They know you might beep or take shots or wear a CGM and they often become diabetes helper...

What "A Portfolio of Devices" Means for the Future of Tandem Diabetes from 2023-02-07T09:00:04

Tandem Diabetes has made some big moves recently, acquiring two new companies – one makes infusion sets, the other a patch pump called Sigi, and their tiny Mobi pump is in front of the FDA right...

In the News... Dexcom G7 Release Date, Omnipod Eros Discontinued, Best Age to Screen for T1D and more! from 2023-02-03T13:52:10

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. This week, Dexcom sets a US release date for the G7, we find out whether Tandem will be a Tid...

Tidepool Loop gets FDA approval - CEO Howard Look on what comes next from 2023-01-31T09:00:41

The US FDA has approved Tidepool Loop, an app designed to automate insulin dosing. Born out the do-it-yourself, "we are not waiting" movement, it has designs and features not in the first wave o...

Beyond New Year's resolutions, making diabetes changes that stick from 2023-01-24T09:00:28

How are those New Year's resolutions going? By this time, it’s possible you’ve given up. But maybe it's just that you’ve set your goals a little too high.

This week, Stacey talks to Ben T...

In the News.. Mark Cuban's pharmacy starts "insulin test," EOFlow patch pump, T2D drug updates&more! from 2023-01-20T09:00:54

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories from the diabetes community from the last seven days. This week: Cost Plus pharmacy starts putting out feelers about insulin, asking people to take pa...

"We've got a lot on our plate" - Dexcom's CEO talks G7 and beyond from 2023-01-17T09:00:34

We've got new information about Dexcom’s G7 launch and much more. CEO Kevin Sayer says it’ll be available in the US before the end of March. Sayer joins us from the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Confer...

"He's a Huge Inspiration To Me" - A Father&Daughter Face T1D Together from 2023-01-10T09:00:30

Dad and daughter, Randall and Emma Barker, were diagnosed at the same age (ten) and have a few other coincidences around their experiences with T1D. They have a close relationship and this week,...

In the News... More T2D predicted, Basal-only pump planned, Glucagon discontinued.. and more! from 2023-01-06T09:00:21

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories from the diabetes community from the last seven days. This week: predictions of a huge increases in cases of type 2, insulin prices are capped for tho...

Our 2023 Diabetes Technology Predictions (and a last look back at 2022) from 2023-01-03T09:00:47

Happy new year! What will 2023 bring for diabetes technology? We bring our best guesses to the table and we take a look back at what we said would happen last year. Stacey is joined by Chris Wil...

Wait Wait... Don't Poke Me! The Diabetes Game Show (2022) from 2022-12-27T09:00:26

It’s our annual game show: Wait Wait Don’t Poke Me! Taped earlier this year for the Mental Health Plus Diabetes Conference, this is a light hearted episode with games and trivia, all centered ar...

"Invisible Illness Reveals Invisible Strength" Yale lacrosse player Bri Carrasquillo explains Dexcom U from 2022-12-20T09:00:56

A student athlete diagnosed with type 1 just after her very first college season, Bri Caraquillo had reached her dream of playing lacrosse at Yale but had to figure it all out all over again aft...

In the News.. Tandem buys a patch pump, Insulin pump equity, Lilly loses a partner, and more! from 2022-12-16T09:00:56

It's In the News, a look at the top stories from the diabetes community from the last seven days. This week: Tandem buys the maker of Sigi Pump, a reusable, rechargable patch pump, Lilly uncoupl...

G7 Approved! Dexcom's Jake Leach answers your questions (and looks ahead) from 2022-12-13T09:00:31

This week.. after a year of deliberations, the US FDA approves the newest product from Dexcom, the G7. This is a much smaller device, with all-in-one sensor and transmitter, shorter warm up time...

In the News.. Dexcom G7 approved, Mark Cuban pharmacy looks at insulin pricing, T1D teens&blood pressure, and more! from 2022-12-09T14:16:26

It's In the News.. a look at the top news stories in the diabetes community over the past seven days. This week, The US FDA gives the green light to Dexcom's G7 CGM, Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Pharm...

One Drop is the newest player in the CGM market from 2022-12-06T09:00:29

Jeff Dachis founded One Drop in 2014, after his own type 1 diagnosis. Known for its sleek meter design and more recently for on-demand telehealth services, One Drop is moving into something new....

In the News... AID using Libre 3, Tzield cost, protein trigger research for T1D and more! from 2022-12-02T09:01:43

It's In the News.. a roundup of the top diabetes stories and headlines of the past seven days. This week: the first AID system to use Libre 3 is released, we learn more about Teplizumab, now bra...

Getting back to "Diabetes Sanity" - Therapist&T1D mom JoAnne Robb from 2022-11-29T09:00:12

We’re in the holiday eating season right now.. difficult enough to manage without diabetes. What can we do to take off some of the pressure this time of year while still enjoying holiday meals a...

When your sibling has T1D: Stacey's daughter Lea shares her story from 2022-11-22T09:00:45

Stacey talks a lot about her son with type 1 but, as many of you know, she also has a daughter who doesn’t have diabetes. What’s it like to grow up with a sibling who gets more attention for som...

In the News... Teplizumab approved, Twitter mess for Lilly, Medtronic 7-day infusion set launches, and more! from 2022-11-18T09:00:14

It’s in the News.. the top diabetes stories of the past seven days. This week, the first drug to prevent T1D for any length of time is approved, Eli Lilly takes a financial hit from a Twitter im...

The Future of Long-Term CGM Systems with Senseonics CMO Dr. Fran Kaufman from 2022-11-15T09:00:50

Eversense is a CGM that goes under the skin and stays there for up to six months. The company that makes it has big plans to make that time period longer and to make the sensor even more accurat...

In the News.. Diabetes supply prices capped, New integrated insulin pen system, T1D diagnosis study and more! from 2022-11-11T09:00:50

It's in the News.. the top diabetes stories of the past seven days. This week, one state caps not just insulin prices, but diabetes supplies for some, Lilly is out with a new integrated pen syst...

Tips, Tricks and Building a Community: Meet Tom From Type One Talks from 2022-11-08T09:00:53

Type One Talks is a popular YouTube channel with videos that help manage all sort of technology and situations around diabetes. But its host and founder says he wasn’t always that interested a d...

In the News... Researching T2D drugs for T1D, Medtronic 780G moves ahead, Diabetes Awareness Month stuff and more! from 2022-11-04T08:00:55

It's in the News.. the top diabetes stories of the past seven days. This week: new research looks at off-label use of GLP and SGLT drugs for people with type 1, Medtronic gets 780G approval in C...

What are your "Rules of Engagement?"- Conversations around CGM from 2022-11-01T08:00:46

When it comes to using a CGM, the first question you may ask is, "How quickly can I get one?!" But this week, you'll hear there are a few other questions you may want to ask in order to get the ...

Building Community Through Storytelling: SixUntilMe's Kerri Sparling from 2022-10-25T08:00:06

The author of Six Until Me, Kerri Sparling, isn’t blogging any more, but she’s still looking for stories of connection and co...

In the News... insulin rationing, DIY tech studies, iLet pump research and more! from 2022-10-21T08:12:15

It’s It’s “In the News…” a look at the top diabetes stories and headlines of the past seven days. This week: a troubling new study about how many people with diabetes ration insulin, a new study...

What happens at T1D teen retreats (and what adults can learn from them) from 2022-10-18T08:00:25

Who would volunteer to spend a weekend with a bunch of teens with type 1? A bunch of people who’ve been there! We’re talking about teen retreats – and what even adults can learn – about the powe...

In the News.. A partner for a T1D prevention drug, expanding CGM Medicare coverage, the worst age for T2D outcomes, and more! from 2022-10-14T08:00:17

It's It’s “In the News…” a look at the top diabetes stories and headlines of the past seven days. This week: Provention Bio hopes to get FDA approval of Teplizumab next month and partners with S...

Talking Dexcom's G7 with Senior Director of Global Product Design, Alex Diener from 2022-10-11T08:00:36

We're taking a look at the design decisions that go into diabetes technology, specifically Dexcom’s G7. Beyond the accuracy and interoperability we all want, they also look at things like dexter...

In the News... States explore insulin production, Dexcom G7 in wider release, weekly basal insulin and more! from 2022-10-07T08:00:30

It’s “In the News…” a look at the top diabetes stories and headlines of the past seven days. This week: Michigan joins California in exploring producing and distributing insulin made in-state, n...

"What We Wish You Knew - and Why" - A diabetes patient-centered panel from #EASD from 2022-10-04T08:00:20

Many of you tuned in virtually to EASD or maybe you were lucky enough to travel there! There was one talk at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes that really got my attention: the ...

In the News... Testing for T1D before symptoms, extended infusion sets, hysterectomy&T2D and more! from 2022-09-30T08:00:36

It's "In the News..." a look at the top diabetes stories and headlines of the past seven days. This week: new information about COVID and type 1 in kids, a new way to look for diabetes before sy...

Guest interview: "Nerdabetic" talks to Dexcom's Jake Leach from 2022-09-27T13:22:02

Dexcom's G7 is still not approved in the United States, but it's in limited release in Europe. This week, friend of the show Kamil Armacki, better known as Nerdabetic, interviews Dexcom's Chief ...

In the News.. Medtronic safety alert, Omnipod 5 in Europe, T1D Index launched and more! from 2022-09-23T08:00:44

It’s In the News! This week’s top diabetes headlines and stories include: cybersecurity risk cited for some Medtronic pumps, Omnipod 5 gets European approval, new data about the Freestyle Libre ...

"I think it's just the beginning" - A new way to test DIY pump systems from UVA from 2022-09-20T08:00:53

Researchers at UVA recently published a study called Design and Validation of an Open-Source Closed-Loop Testbed for Artificial Pancreas Systems. They say what they’ve set up here is quote - a v...

In the News.... Screening kids for diabetes, New shot for T2D, 92 years old with T1D and more! from 2022-09-16T08:00:41

It's In the News! This week's top diabetes headlines and stories include: with more cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in US kids, researchers look into whether more screenings should take plac...

25 Marathons, One World Series of Poker, and 23 Years of T1D: Meet Doug Scalia from 2022-09-13T08:00:54

Doug Scalia has completed 25 marathons in 15 states. He’s about to add three more to his list, including the Listen

In the News.. Islet cell implant update, BG check with radio waves, preschool T1D detection&more! from 2022-09-09T08:00

It’s in the news! The top stories and headlines around the diabetes community this week include: A new way to sneak islet cells into the body without needing immunosuppressive drugs, routinely c...

Omnipod 5: Answering your questions about "real world" use from 2022-09-06T08:00:45

Omnipod 5 was approved earlier this year and just rolled out to a wider release. So how is the first tubeless automated insulin delivery system doing in the real world? We put together a panel o...

In the News, Oral insulin for T1D moves forward, T2D drug helps hearts, type 1 and teen brains and more from 2022-09-02T08:00:47

It’s in the news! The top stories and headlines around the diabetes community this week include new progress in the quest for oral insulin to treat type 1, a new study says a common type 2 diabe...

"How was eight weeks away at camp?" An interview with 17-year-old Benny from 2022-08-30T08:00:47

Stacey's son spent the summer away at regular, non-diabetes sleepaway camp. 8 weeks managing all of his own care, with no remote monitoring. You had a lot of questions, including how he manages ...

In the News... Misdiagnosed with type 2, Omnipod 5 approved for toddlers, Endocrinologist shortage and more! from 2022-08-26T08:00:48

It’s in the news! The top stories and headlines around the diabetes community this week include a new attempt to have fewer misdiagnoses of type 2 (when it's really type 1) diabetes, a new appro...

"Set them up for success" - Back to school T1D help from an educator who's been there from 2022-08-23T08:00:18

Back to school can be one of the most stressful times for parents of kids with T1D and it’s okay to admit that. This week, Anna Sabino, of Finding Smiles Coaching, a diabetes educator who lives ...

In the News... Medicare negotiations law, TB Vaccine/T1D study and Covid-19, Tandem Mobi update and more! from 2022-08-19T08:00:49

It's in the news! The top stories and headlines around the diabetes community this week include: People on Medicare should see insulin prices capped, A look at whether the tuberculosis vaccine p...

"We've finally opened that door" - What Medicare negotiations will mean for people with diabetes from 2022-08-16T08:00:14

You may know the Inflation Reduction Act best for being the latest time an insulin price measure was NOT voted through. But supporters say there’s a lot here that will help patients save money, ...

In the News... Insulin copay cap revived? G7 timeline pushed back, once weekly basal insulin and more! from 2022-08-12T08:00:24

Get caught up on the news and headlines around the diabetes community! The top stories in the last seven days: Senate Republicans nixed an insulin copay cap, but Democrats say they will revisit ...

Episode 500! Behind the Scenes&What's Next, with WMTW's Cristina Frank from 2022-08-09T08:00:06

I started Diabetes Connections back in the summer of 2015. I'm not sure I had a number of episodes in mind when I kicked off the show, I just knew I wanted to make a podcast for and about the di...

50 Years with T1D, But Another Condition Changed Jeff's Life from 2022-08-02T08:00:59

Jeff Ryan has lived with type 1 for more than 50 years. But he also has what’s called an essential tremor. Part of the treatment for that included using powerful magnets, which made thinking abo...

In the News.. Restoring insulin production, Tandem acquires Capillary Biomedical, "Purple Hearts" movie features T1D&more! from 2022-07-29T12:07:43

It's In the News! The tops diabetes stories this week include: Australian scientists say they have a new way to restore insulin production using an existing and approved drug, Tandem rolls out b...

"Choose to do Difficult Things" - T1D Ultra-Athlete Sebastien Sasseville from 2022-07-26T08:00:29

Sebastien Sasseville recently completed The Race Across America, a grueling 3-thousand miles coast to coast cycling event that riders must complete in only 12 days. That means pushing through no...

In the News... Insulin coverage changes, CGM use in older people, another company joins islet cell research and more! from 2022-07-22T08:00:22

Top stories In the News this week, United Healthcare announces changes to how they cover insulin for some, a new study looks at CGM use in people with type 2 over the age of 65, another company ...

DiabetesWise Pro: Unbiased diabetes tech info for you and your doctor from 2022-07-19T08:00:57

When you’re thinking about new diabetes technology, sometimes your endo is right there with you, keeping up on the latest & greatest. But if they’re not, a new resource could help. Diabetes Wise...

In the News... Vertex buys Viacyte, Tandem mobile bolus begins roll out, a One Drop sensor and more! from 2022-07-15T08:00:31

Top stories in this news this week: Stem cell research Vertex company buys Viacyte, another company looking at stem cells for a functional cure for T1D, some tslim users are getting access to Ta...

CampViews: a new way to see every diabetes camper's CGM data, all at once from 2022-07-12T08:00:32

It’s that time of year - diabetes camps are in full swing. As remote monitoring technology changes, many camps are adapting as well. There’s a new system that lets camp staff monitor everyone’s ...

Support for T1D Caregivers From a Mom Who Gets It from 2022-07-05T08:00:19

Her daughter was diagnosed during the first year of COVID.. now Katie Roseborough is looking to help other moms by sharing her story. Katie’s started a podcast; she talks about why and shares st...

In the News... type 1 prevention study, CGMs for older adults, Lilly Diabetes Medals are back and more! from 2022-07-01T08:00:52

Top stories in the news this week: researchers are testing an injection to help prevent type 1 diabetes while not harming the immune system, a new study looks at older adults and CGM use, help f...

The Human Trial - A new documentary about the quest for a T1D cure from 2022-06-28T08:00:39

This summer we get a behind the scenes look at the evolution of stem cells as a functional cure for type 1. The Human Tri...

In the News... Insulin pricing bill, Nasal insulin tested, Light at night as a T2D risk, and more! from 2022-06-24T08:00:25

It’s “In the News..” got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week: The US Senate may have a bipartisan plan to lower the price of insulin for the insured, nasal insulin is tested to r...

"Stay Connected, With Style" Meet Erin Calhoun-Dulaney of Skirt My Pump from 2022-06-21T08:00:26

Wearing an insulin pump can be a huge help when it comes to managing diabetes, but finding a place to put it can be difficult. Women’s clothing in particular, isn’t great for storing stuff. Erin...

In the News... Tandem Mobile Bolus, long-acting insulin study, new hospital guidelines for diabetes&more! from 2022-06-17T08:00:25

It’s “In the News..” got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week: Tandem Diabetes announces a limited launch of their mobile bolus feature (signup below), researchers look at how Bas...

"This is Becoming a Reality" - Sernova's Cell Therapy Approach to a Functional T1D Cure from 2022-06-14T08:00

Big news from Sernova, one of the companies hoping that implantable stem cells will be a functional cure for diabetes. They recently announced that the first person in their trials with type 1 i...

In the News... Pharmacy middle-men investigated, stem cell update, once-a-week basal insulin and more! from 2022-06-10T08:00:31

It's "In the News.." got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week: The Federal Trade Commission probes the prescription drug middleman industry, once a week basal insulin moves forwar...

"Dexcom is Preparing for the Future" CEO Kevin Sayer on G7, the international market, competitors and more from 2022-06-07T08:00:09

Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer joins Stacey from the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions with new G7 information, a response to Abbott’s Libre 3 approval, addressing rumors about acquiri...

In the News... Libre 3 approved, Dexcom addresses Insulet talk, Ozempic TikTok trend and more! from 2022-06-03T08:00:13

Got a few minutes? Get caught up on the top diabetes stories and headlines of the past week.

The FDA approves Abbott's Freestyle Libre, Dexcom addresses reports it may buy Insulet, Ozempi...

"Skills, Community, and Confidence" - Adventure Travel for T1D Teens from 2022-05-31T08:00:23

Diabetes camp is great, but what if there were a program to take teens with type 1 on a more adventurous journey? A new, international travel program to foster confidence and independence is in ...

In the News... Dexcom to acquire Omnipod? People with T1D living longer, JDRF awareness on Everest and more! from 2022-05-27T08:00:15

It’s in the news! Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week: Dexcom is reportedly in talks to buy Omnipod, Abbott & Dexcom sue and countersue each other over patents, new study sho...

"Take the Leap" - Mike Joyce is a Long Distance Hiker with T1D from 2022-05-24T11:50:15

Mike Joyce is out there – somewhere – on the Pacific Crest Trail. He set out a couple of days before this episode airs, on a 2600 mile long distance hike. It's part of his attempt to complete wh...

In the News.. Beta cells in microbeads, new injectable for T2D, Mannkind buys V-Go... and more! from 2022-05-20T08:00:09

It's in the news! Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week: new research that keeps beta cells safer after transplant, a new drug for type 2 also shows weight loss success, the ma...

"The system really learns you" - The latest on the iLet Bionic Pancreas from 2022-05-17T08:00:39

We've got an update from Beta Bionics, makers of the iLet pump. This is the system that, among many other things, requires very little input from the user. They’re hoping this makes it accessibl...

In the News.. Nanoparticles T1D study, Oral insulin tested for T2D, a type 1 Squishmallow and more! from 2022-05-13T08:00:46

It’s “In the News…” Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week: racial disparities in treatment for kids with type 1, new study looks at oral insulin for type 2, nanoparticles teste...

Dexcom G7 Update With CTO Jake Leach from 2022-05-10T08:00:30

Dexcom's G7 is in front of the FDA right now. There are some significant changes to the system, including what’s basically a snooze for essential alarms, including the urgent low. Dexcom’s Chief...

In the News.. FDA suspends stem cell study, Omnipod 5 wider rollout, Dexcom G7 update and more! from 2022-05-06T08:00:46

It's "In the News..." Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week: An FDA hiccup for Vertex, Omnipod 5 starts wider rollout, New peek at Dexcom G7 features, Beta Bionic study info, "...

"It's more than a physical condition" The Diabetes and Mental Health Conference from 2022-05-03T08:00:25

This week, we're having a conversation about diabetes beyond numbers. Yes,  there are a lot of those and they are very important. But have you ever stopped to think about the mental energy and e...

In the News... ATTD News From Dexcom, Beta Bionics, Libre, Ypsomed&more from 2022-04-29T08:00:49

It’s “In the News…” Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Our top stories this week include headlines from the ATTD Conference - that’s the Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes Conferen...

"We can do it" - Civica Rx and Non-Profit Insulin from 2022-04-26T08:00:59

Could this finally be a big shake up in the price of insulin? Civica Rx plans to sell the most popular types of fast and long acting insulin for a flat price of 30-dollars a vial. This week you'...

In the News.. What is Luna Diabetes? T1D telehealth study, 420 with diabetes and more! from 2022-04-22T08:00:57