In 2024 Novo Nordisk announced it would discontinue Levimir insulin.. leaving many people scrambling and kind of stunned. There’s no other insulin on the market quite like this long-acting – and it turns out the community wasn’t letting it go without a fight. My guests are going to tell you more about why. I’m taking…
I’ve been talking to the folks at VIVI Cap for a few years now, it’s been fun watching their progress. I wanted to catch up and find out more about what they’ve been up to when it comes to insulin storage – especially as we get closer to the hot summer months. They launched new…
It’s In the News! Every other week we bring you the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. This week’s top stories: stem cell reserach updates, the Pivot patch pump gets FDA approval, GLP-1 Resistance research moves forward, T1D kids in VA get a big win, time of day for exercise matters, and much more!…
We’ve got an update on Eversense—the CGM that sits just below the skin and lasts a year. This is the first time we’re talking to the folks from Senseonics, the company that makes Eversense, since they spun off from Ascensia. What’s changed? It’s also the first time, we’re talking to someone who uses Eversense with…
Today on Diabetes Connections.. a bonus episode all about finding support and community online and in real life. Seems to be a theme lately and I could NOT be happier. Type One Together started with one college student, a few babysitting jobs, and a realization that there was a need. Type One Together has become…
It’s In the News, a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week’s top stories: Senate Insulin Act moves forward, FDA approveds Awiqli for type 2 and and second oral GLP-1 pill, lots of updates on stem cell and gene therapy for type 1, updates from Beta Bionics, veterans group…
There’s a reason we don’t call it juvenile diabetes anymore. We all know you grow up and T1D doesn’t go anywhere, and that you can be diagnosed at any age. But it often feels like adults are forgotten. I hope that’s not the case here—but I hear it all the time in the broader community.…
It’s In the News, a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week’s top stories: Metformin may help stem macular degeneration, retatutride moves forward, T1D and demntia link studied, lots of news from ATTD and more! Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more…
We all know how important mental health is but unless you are VERY lucky, you’re on your own. There are the rare programs out there for pediatric endocrinology and we’ve got one of the best Dr. Taylor Stephens is a pediatric psychologist with the Cleveland Clinic who specializes in pediatric endocrinology conditions. She’s here to…
Bonus episode! I had the opportunity to talk to the folks at Dexcom about their presentations at ATTD and I wanted to bring you the interview sooner rather than later. ATTD is the Advanced Technology and Treatments for Diabetes conference, this year it took place in Barcelona. If you’re new around here, there are a…