It’s In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week’s top stories: the FDA has a warning about smart phones and medical alerts, a few companies turn their attention to patch pumps, a new study looks at costs/benefits of CGM vs Fingerstick during pregnancy, T1D in the…
This week on Diabetes Connections, we’re exploring a groundbreaking approach to diabetes care that’s not just about providing treatment—but also about understanding the impact of giving. Unbound is leading a unique study to see if generosity and connection can improve health outcomes for both the donor and the recipient. I’m talking to Dan Pearson, Chief…
This week on Diabetes Connections… people with Down Syndrome are more likely to develop diabetes than the general population. It’s not really known why.. but having that double diagnosis brings unique challenges. I’m talking to Rhonda Gray – her son Trevor was diagnosed at age 8 (2010) and is now in his early 20s. What…
It’s In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week’s top stories: Dexcom updates investors on its 15-day sensor, TrialNet marks a big anniversary, Beta Bionics goes public, NFL fans support Mark Andrews and much more! Find out more about Moms’ Night Out Please visit our Sponsors &…
Lauren Bongiorno has spent years helping others thrive with diabetes through her company, Risely Health. Now, as she approaches motherhood, she’s sharing what it’s been like to navigate pregnancy with type 1 diabetes. From expectations vs. reality to a major stress event with her husband and even clashing with her doctors, Lauren opens up about…
We’re taking a deep dive into Medtronic’s InPen with missed meal dose detection. This was approved just a few weeks ago and paves the way for the launch of what they’re calling Smart MDI. I’m taking to Madison Smith, Therapy Chief Engineer for MDI Systems at Medtronic Diabetes. She’ll explain what’s new here, how it…
It’s In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week’s top stories: Sana announces beta cell transplantation without the need for immunosuppresion drugs, Modular Medical teams up with Nudge BG for a brand new completely closed-loop system, the FDA moves forward to crack down on compounded Ozempic…
Every January the Consumer Electronics Show gives us a glimpse at what technology might be coming. This show used to be full of phones and TV screens, but more and more CES is featuring health care. We’re taking a deep dive into one of the innovations on display – VIVI Smart – which aims to…
This week, a look ahead to 2025! What will the new year bring for diabetes technology, research, and practical stuff that we’ll actually use? A fun conversation about the next twelve months with endocrinologist Dr. David Ahn. He’s Chief of Diabetes at the Mary and Dick Allen Diabetes Center for Hoag Hospital and shares tech…
It’s a special end of the year episode of Diabetes Connections! We produced more than 70 podcast episodes this year. In my mind, these are the top ten biggest T1D stories we covered. What do YOU think is the top story? What did I miss? Let me know in the FB group or email me!…