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Dexcom G7 System

Dexcom G7 Update With CTO Jake Leach

education/resources, technology and toolsBy Stacey SimmsMay 10, 2022Leave a comment

Dexcom’s G7 is in front of the FDA right now. There are some significant changes to the system, including what’s basically a snooze for essential alarms, including the urgent low. Dexcom’s Chief Technology Officer Jake Leach answers your questions about adhesive, direct to watch, accuracy, and even mentions the G8. Here’s more information about the…

Sara Adams and Allison Nimlos, organizators of the Diabetes + Mental Heath Conference

“It’s more than a physical condition” The Diabetes and Mental Health Conference

education/resources, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsMay 3, 2022Leave a comment

This week, we’re having a conversation about diabetes beyond numbers. Yes,  there are a lot of those and they are very important. But have you ever stopped to think about the mental energy and emotional effort behind those numbers? Even if your A1C and Time in Range are what your doctor wants to see. Our…

Dr. Mark Heyman

“Diabetes Sucks, And You Can Handle It” – Psychologist Dr. Mark Heyman

education/resources, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsApril 19, 2022Leave a comment

We don’t need to tell you that the mental burden of diabetes is a heavy one. And most of us – caregivers and people with diabetes alike – are never given any resources to help. My guest this week is trying to help. Dr. Mark Heyman is a diabetes psychologist and lives with type 1…

Laurie Harper as a toddler, holding a stuffed animal, and in her 60s, on the beach

“I’m going to enjoy life”- Joslin medalist Laurie Harper has lived with T1D since 1955

education/resources, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsApril 5, 2022Leave a comment

It’s always a privilege to talk to one of the Joslin Medalists. This week you’ll hear from Laurie Harper. She was diagnosed as a toddler in 1955 and will mark 67 years with type 1 later this year. She shares what she remembers about her early years with diabetes, how her family adjusted, the technology…

JDRF CEO Aaron Kowalski

“I think we have an answer” – JDRF’s CEO explains the plan for non-profit insulin

advocate, education/resourcesBy Stacey SimmsMarch 29, 2022Leave a comment

There’s a new plan to manufacture and sell insulin at a much lower list price. The company behind it is non-profit Civica RX, which has support from JDRF. Stacey talks to JDRF CEO Aaron Kowalski about what their role is here, how realistic this plan is, who it may help and a lot more. They…

ViaCyte's Dr. Manasi Jaiman

Stem Cells as a T1D Cure: Hope vs Hype with ViaCyte

education/resources, technology and toolsBy Stacey SimmsMarch 22, 2022Leave a comment

There’s been a lot of excitement recently about stem cell transplants and progress toward using this as a functional cure for type 1. There are a few separate groups working on this, this week we’re talking to ViaCyte to get past the hype and look at the real progress here. You’ll hear from ViaCyte’s Head…

The Eversense sensor, transmitter and phone display

Eversense E3: The 6-Month CGM

education/resources, technology and toolsBy Stacey SimmsMarch 1, 2022Leave a comment

In February, the FDA approved the Eversense E3 for 180 day wear. That means you could have a CGM working – with no sensor changes needed – for up to six months. That’s been available in Europe for a while, but in the US it’s been a maximum of three months. As you’ll hear, the…

Lauren Bongiorno with her omnipod showing on her abdomen

When a “Star” Patient Isn’t Happy – How Lauren Got Her Diabetes Groove Back

education/resources, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsFebruary 22, 2022Leave a comment

Lauren Bongiorno was diagnosed with type 1 as a child and growing up, she showed every sign of success. She was a division one athlete, playing soccer in college and achieved the lowest A1C her endo had seen in a college student.. but while her care team celebrated that 5.7, she was miserable. Lauren shares…

Sigi Logo and Pump

In the Pipeline: Sigi Pump System

education/resources, technology and toolsBy Stacey SimmsFebruary 15, 2022Leave a comment

Last fall, Sigi pump received Breakthrough Device Designation from the US FDA. Although it’s still a long way from being released, Sigi is very intriguing; it uses some of the best parts of existing pump systems. Pim Von Wesel is Co-CEO of AMF Medical, the company that makes the Sigi Pump. We’ll talk about what…

Omnipod 5 system

Omnipod 5 gets FDA Approval – Insulet’s Medical Director Answers Your Questions

education/resources, technology and toolsBy Stacey SimmsFebruary 1, 2022Leave a comment

The US FDA has approved Insulet’s Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System. This system was submitted more than a year ago but has been delayed due to COVID 19. Stacey talks to Dr. Trang Ly, Senior Vice President & Medical Director at Insulet Corporation who explains what makes this system different from the other AID…

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