It’s In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week we’re also making predictions for diabetes news in 2026! This week’s top stories: statins and type 2, big results from Lilly’s newest weight loss drug, MiniMed IPO, Tandem app update, and more! Predicitons include thouhts around: continuous…
This week on Diabetes Connections, a conversation about what really matters in diabetes. We’re talking about the top stories of 2025, the hype that didn’t happen, some trends for 2026, what community can accomplish, and what LeBron James has to do with all of this. We also get personal – because I’m being interviewed by…
Making the case for a better at home A1C test. Orange Biomed is developing a compact, one-drop, at-home A1C testing device they say could make frequent A1C checks easier and more accessible than ever. They’re passionate about closing the gap for people who struggle to get to clinics regularly… and the research they share is…
What if your glucose graph became a tangible piece of art? Something you could pring out and put on your water bottle or the back of your laptop. I’ve seen this in person and it makes a big impact on people. This week I’m talking to Krista Shenaman about making this type of art, her…
It’s been a big month for announcements from Dexcom! What does that mean for you? From the commercial launch of the 15 day sensor and a smart basal feature to the announced phase out of the G6 and more, I’m talking with Jessica Castle, vice president of Global Medical Affairs at Dexcom. We’re covering all…
We’re looking at some major policy issues happening in Washington, and what you can really do to effect change. George Huntley is the CEO of DPAC, the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition. We’ve got a lot to cover: Medicare changes like competitive bidding that could dramatically limit access to CGMs and insulin pumps for seniors, the…
It’s In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week’s top stories: big FDA recall around Freestyle Libre (see more below to find out if you’re affected), Dexcom launches their 15.5 day sensor, Omnipod announces enhancements, Tandem tests a fully closed loop (with high fat, high carb…
We’ve got a research update on two of the topics you’ve told me you want to hear more about. First, research into Preventing type 1 – with a therapy that hasn’t been in the headlines.. and second, inhaled insulin for kids. We’re talking to Dr. Michael Haller, a peds endo who is at the forefront…
With lots of family time coming up this week for many of us, it’s a great time to talk about screening for type 1. While this might seem to be a real downer of a Thanksgiving conversation, screening is now considered standard of care for people with a family history of T1D. My guests want…
The Diabetes Sprots project says it’s an organization built to inspire. What can we all learn about elite athletes with type 1 – the people running marathons and doing Iron Man competitions. And with the right support and education, how far can those athletes go? We’re talking about the Olympics and more with DSP founder…