This week on Diabetes Connections, Tandem Diabetes made some big announcements at the recent ADA Conference – we’re going behind the headlines and asking your questions about Control IQ updates, extended wear infusion sets, what’s happening with their patch pumps, and a lot more. I’m talking to Ben Mar the Director of Product marketing. We…
It’s In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week’s top stories: loads of news from American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, GLP1 for T1D, Tech updates, diabetes in space, and more! Find out more about Moms’ Night Out Please visit our Sponsors & Partners – they help make the show…
This week on Diabetes Connections, “We are not waiting” became more than just a slogan — it sparked a movement. Back when the diabetes community was fed up with slow progress, DIYers stepped in with solutions that actually worked better than what companies were offering. That rallying cry? It came from Lane Desborough in 2013.…
As we gear up for ADA Scientific Sessions and get ready to hear studies and reports from the big diabetes companies, I’ve decided to highlight something on the other end of the spectrum. College students, seeing a need and developing a solution. Cloak The Poke is all about addressing fear of needles, especially in kids.…
It’s In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week’s top stories: what is adaptive biobehavioral control for AID systems? Omnipod 5 launches iOS app with Dexcom G7 compatability and a comic book(?!), Tandem and Abbott announce new partnership, Katie Bone is back on American Ninja Warrior,…
More and more people with type 1 are using GLP-1 receptor agonists. You know these medications, with brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy and Zepbound, but none of them are specifically approved to treat T1D. Some of the first studies are underway to study the safety and effectiveness of GLP-1s, but that hasn’t stopped thousands…
It’s time to talk about summer camp! Kids may be getting ready to go, already there, or maybe you’re an adult with type 1 who has fond memories or is working at camp. We’re talking to the Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA) which serves the diabetes camp community. Lisa Gier is the executive direction…
A conversation with a Medtronic engineer who’s been with the company since the beginning of the Artificial Pancreas project. Lou Lintereur is now Chief Engineer for AID systems at Medtronic.. we talk about the recently approved Simplera Sync Sensor, changes coming to Medtronic pumps, he answers your questions about AI use, patch pumps, and the…
Learning through video games isn’t new – there are games aimed at almost every profession, even healthcare. Sam Glassenberg is the founder of Level Ex which makes those types of learning games – and when his daughter was diagnosed with type 1.. he was appalled at the on-boarding process which he called the worst game…
It’s In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week’s top stories: Tandem’s new infusion set is approved, Dexcom G7 compatibility with the Omnipod 5 iPhone app announced, Sernova cell-pouch moves forward, GLP-1 meds for T1D, and more! Find out more about Moms’ Night Out Please visit our Sponsors &…