DIY Pioneer Dana Lewis was diagnosed with something called EPI – exocrine pancreatic insufficiency a couple of years ago. She’d never heard of it and was shocked to find out diabetes is considered a common co-condition. In fact, 20-30 percent of people with diabetes can end up with EPI. EPI can cause a lot of…
It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: South Africa runs out of insulin pens – and why this could happen anywhere, once-weekly insulin is approved in Canada, update on Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7 rollout, more older people are getting type 1 but…
Scott Strumello has lived almost 50 years with type 1. Diagnosed as a child in the 70s, he found the online community and started blogging. Scott has a unique perspective – with a background in finance and consulting, he’s a reliable source of what’s happening in earnings calls, legislation, and the business of diabetes. We…
JDRF… is no more. A rebranding and name change means the organization founded in 1970 by concerned parents will now be known as Breakthrough T1D. You can guess some of the reasons for this change – the “J” for juvenile has long been a turn off for adults living with type 1 – but some…
It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: A new study links emulsifiers, a common ingrediant, to type 2 diabetes, reserachers map out the pancreas in a new way that’s already yielding new information, new guidliens about using GLP-1s and SGLT-2 medications with exisiting…
This week, catching up with Medtronic’s Senior Director of Global Medical Affairs Dr. Jennifer McVean. It’s been one year since the 780G was approved in the US, what does the device – and its seven-day infusion set – look like in the real world. Plus, we have a big discussion about the future of type…
This week, the newest pump coming to the market is called the twiist. It’s a very different shape – circular with a top half that twists off – with very different software – Tidepool Loop. The company behind this pump – they’re called Sequel – wants to be different as well, hoping to offer solutions…
It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: Dexcom launches direct-to-watch with the G7 in the UK and Ireland, more studies looking at heart benefits with Wegovy and diabetes, a new T1D study investigating an injectable to prevent overnight hypoglycemia, lobbying for Levimir, a…
There used to be a lot of bolus calculators in the app store, maybe you’ve used one and haven’t updated it in a while. Don’t try now.. it’s likely been pulled. Apple and the FDA are cracking down on this types of tools – no unreasonable, right? But surely there are more coming.. how hard…
Diabetes technology is getting better and better – automated insulin systems that link pumps and CGMs – smart insulin pens that have precise calculations and reminders – it’s been quite the evolution over the past few years. But outcomes – time in range, A1Cs, aren’t exactly where experts thought they might be. I’m talking to…