We are far away from New Year’s resolutions and it’s feeling a little wintry and dreary around here. Good time to get some motivation and check in with Chris Ruden. Many of you know likely know Chris – who lives with type 1 – from his appearance on the Titan games, his bodybuilding videos or…
It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Tandem announces it’s taking orders and starting to ship the Mobi pump, Insulet gets European approval for the Abbott Libre integration with Omnipod 5, new study looks at type 2 remission and gastric…
This week, we get an update from Dexcom. I’m talking to the Chief Operating Officer about everything from their soon to be launched CGM for people with type 2, that’s called Stelo, to interoperability, connectivity and lots of your questions about G6, G7 and beyond. Find out more about Moms’ Night Out Please…
This week, legal rights and diabetes have come a long way – but as the technology changes, so have some of the challenges. What happens when a school refuses to use CGM technology? I’m talking to two attorneys this week who have actionable advice and the law on their side. The Dept of Justice has…
It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: a look at how weight loss might lower cancer risk in people with type 2, a new study that says BG spikes are good(?!), Modular Medical submits a new insulin pump the FDA,…
Let’s talk about diabetes camp! It’s probably still cold where you live, but now is the time to start planning. Your local camp may open for registration in the next couple of weeks. My guest is the Dr. Gregory Fox, medical director of Camp Surefire in Rhode Island. He’s going to answer many common questions…
Have you heard about the rebel alliance of healthcare? That’s what my guest calls the patient-led movement to improve health & health care. Susannah Fox served as the Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and she’s got a new book out called Rebel Health. If you’re thinking hey –…
It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Vertex pauses their stem cell transplantation trials after a patient death, spray insulin is tested, learning more about Dexcom’s sensor for type 2, measuring A1C through menstrual blood and more! Find out more…
Why isn’t blood glucose considered as, and monitored as, a vital sign? That’s the question this week’s guest is asking. Molly McElwee Malloy has big plans to change how hospitals and doctors are able to keep track of glucose. You may recognize Molly. She’s worked at Tandem Diabetes and kept us posted over the years…
Sernova is making progress developing a cell pouch system they hope will be a functional cure for type 1 diabetes. This week, we’re talking to Sernova’s CEO Cynthia Pussinen for an update on their latest research, clinical trials and she answers your questions about everything from immunosuppressive drugs, how long people in these trials stay…