Dr. Bryce Nelson is one of the first doctors in the country to administer the new Tzield to delay the onset of type 1. He’s been involved with TrialNet, identifying those who have the genetic markets for T1D and says that research was exciting but frustrating because they had no treatment. Now, they’re looking at…
This week… one of the oldest diabetes companies is looking ahead – Once part of BD, makers of needles and syringes, Embecta is now working on new technology like a patch pump. I’m talking to CEO Dev Kurdikar about moving the company forward, while still serving the patient community that relies on their established technology.…
When the FDA cleared the 3 FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 (iCGM) system sensors for integration it meant a big leap forward to interoperability. For the first time in the US, insulin pumps can work with two different sensors.. Libre and Dexcom. This week, Stacey talks to Dr. Jordan Pinsker, medical director for…
Last fall, Tzield was approved to delay type 1 diabetes in people predicted to develop it. This week, I’m talking one of the first families to use what used to be called Teplizumab for their son, as a regular patient, outside the clinical trials. How exactly does this all work? Who’s eligible and how do…
Dexcom’s G7 has been available in the US for less than two weeks, but the company continues to look ahead. Part of the future? Their Type Zero group – which created Tandem’s Control IQ – is working on a truly closed loop system. Chief Operating Officer Jake Leach spoke to Stacey from the recent ATTD…
When you’re a parent with diabetes, your kids often learn about diabetes before they can read or write. They know you might beep or take shots or wear a CGM and they often become diabetes helpers in serious circumstances. This week, Dr. Phyllisa Deroze talks about why she wrote a new book “Diabetes Helpers.” Dr.…
Tandem Diabetes has made some big moves recently, acquiring two new companies – one makes infusion sets, the other a patch pump called Sigi, and their tiny Mobi pump is in front of the FDA right now. We’re finding out how it may all come together from Tandem’s EVP and Chief Strategy Office Elizabeth Gasser.…
How are those New Year’s resolutions going? By this time, it’s possible you’ve given up. But maybe it’s just that you’ve set your goals a little too high. This week, Stacey talks to Ben Tzeel, Founder of Your Diabetes Insider, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Ben also…
We’re in the holiday eating season right now.. difficult enough to manage without diabetes. What can we do to take off some of the pressure this time of year while still enjoying holiday meals and parties and treats? JoAnne Robb is a therapist who has three children.. two with type 1. We talk about a…
Eversense is a CGM that goes under the skin and stays there for up to six months. The company that makes it has big plans to make that time period longer and to make the sensor even more accurate. Stacey talks to Senseonics Chief Medical Officer Dr. Francine Kaufman. They had a wide ranging conversation…