Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
627 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 170 ratingsThe T1D news show you've been waiting for! Long-time broadcaster, blogger and diabetes mom Stacey Simms interviews prominent advocates, authors and speakers. Stacey asks hard questions of healthcare companies and tech developers and brings on "everyday' people living with type 1. Great for parents of T1D kids, adults with type 1 and anyone who loves a person with diabetes.
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Dexcom G7 Update With CTO Jake Leach
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBDexcom'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 European approval (includes a video of the system) This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, plea...
In the News.. FDA suspends stem cell study, Omnipod 5 wider rollout, Dexcom G7 update and more!
May 06, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 7.28 MBIt's "In the News..." Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week: An FDA hiccup for Vertex, Omnipod 5 starts wider rollout, New peek at Dexcom G7 features, Beta Bionic study info, "Hey Alexa, predict my blood sugar" and Healthline shuts down their main source of diabetes news and information. -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ...
"It's more than a physical condition" The Diabetes and Mental Health Conference
May 03, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MBThis 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 guests, Allison Nimlos and Sara Adams are therapists who both live with diabetes. They’ve come together to host a conference all about mental health and diabetes. Stacey asks them about a ...
In the News... ATTD News From Dexcom, Beta Bionics, Libre, Ypsomed & more
April 29, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 7.32 MBIt’s “In the News…” Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Our top stories this week include headlines from the ATTD Conference - that’s the Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes Conference. There's a bit of new information about the Dexcom G7, Beta Bionics announces it will release pivotal trial results, and news of the first AID system using the Libre 3 is announced. Along with ATTD there's news about type 2 diabetes and grocery stores, all types of diabetes and nursing homes and a ...
"We can do it" - Civica Rx and Non-Profit Insulin
April 26, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBCould this finally be a big shake up in the price of insulin? Civica Rx plans to sell the most popular types of fast and long acting insulin for a flat price of 30-dollars a vial. This week you'll hear from Ned McCoy, Civica’s Chief Operating Officer. He explains why they’re confident this will work, who will be able to buy the finished product, when it will be available and what Civica RX is all about. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, p...
In the News.. What is Luna Diabetes? T1D telehealth study, 420 with diabetes and more!
April 22, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 6.48 MBIt’s “In the News…” Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Our top stories this week include a new company called Luna Diabetes founded by some heavy-hitters in our community, a new #T1D telehealth study for underserved kids, improved life expectancy for people with type 2 and a look at 420 with diabetes. Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- ...
"Diabetes Sucks, And You Can Handle It" - Psychologist Dr. Mark Heyman
April 19, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 39 MBWe 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 himself. His new book is called “Diabetes Sucks, and You Can Handle It.” We talk about why he wanted to write the book, who it’s for and what we can learn from his experiences. talk about some of the common fears a...
"It's been absolutely amazing" - Sage Donnelly, World-Champion Kayaker with T1D
April 12, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 38.3 MBSage Donnelly started kayaking with her father at age two, when he'd sit her in the boat next to him. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 3 and got right back in the water. After watching competitions for several more years, at age seven she told her parents she wanted to compete. She wasn't kiddng! Donnelly was the Jr. Women’s Freestyle World Championship and earned a spot in the Olympics. More recently, she's decided to go in another direction and shares what prompted the chang...
In the News... Testing new T1D treatments, 6-month CGM launches in the US, Dexcom One and more!
April 08, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.57 MBIt’s “In the News…” Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Our top stories this week include testing a new treatment for leukemia to see if it might help with type 1, Black patients with type 1 are at higher risk of DKA, transitioning from teen care to adult care, updates on Eversense in the US and Dexcom One in the UK and front office changes at Beyond Type 1 and Vertex. Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our n...
"I'm going to enjoy life"- Joslin medalist Laurie Harper has lived with T1D since 1955
April 05, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 38.3 MBIt’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 she started with and what she uses now. The Joslin Medalist program recognizes and studies people who’ve lived with type 1 for at least 50 years. Laurie tells us more about the medalist prog...
In the News... rethinking insulin temperature, Metformin warning, diabetes & sexual health and more!
April 01, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 7.06 MBIt’s “In the News…” Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Our top stories this week include new information about the temperature at which insulin can be safely stored, a warning about men taking Metformin, news about sexual health and women with diabetes, and a heads up about a virtual mental health conference coming up for people with diabetes. Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- ...
"I think we have an answer" - JDRF's CEO explains the plan for non-profit insulin
March 29, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBThere'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 also spend some time talking about the reorganization of JDRF and what the future after COVID 19 looks like for them. More about Civica's Plan (we'll talk to them in a future episode) Here's the epis...
In the News... Type 2 risk after COVID, CGMs for telehealth, Faustman studies move ahead and more!
March 25, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.61 MBIt's "In the News..." Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Our top stories this week include increased risk of type 2 after having COVID-19, CGM gets high marks as a telehealth device, Ypsomed pump picks a new partner, more study on the TB vaccine for type 1 and T1D: The Movie update! -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link...
Stem Cells as a T1D Cure: Hope vs Hype with ViaCyte
March 22, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MBThere’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 of Clinical Development Dr. Manasi Jaiman. ViaCyte has been studying stem cell transplants for several years – and recently started working with the gene editing technology CRISPR. We’re ...
In the News.. Dexcom G7 approved in Europe, people with diabetes living longer, non-profit insulin and more!
March 18, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.92 MBIt’s “In the News…” Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week: Dexcom G7 approved in Europe, JDRF speaks out on non-profit insulin plan, Ukraine diabetes aid progress, texting for T2D, Reaction to Pixar's Turning Red -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audibl...
A Star Trek Actor's Next Project: Type 1, The Movie
March 15, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 34.9 MBWhat happens when the diabetes community and the Star Trek fandom collide? The actor who brought these groups together spent time as a blue-skinned alien on Star Trek Discovery. Now Noah Averbach-Katz wants to make a movie where T1D is front and center. He shares more about the Kickstarter campaign to fund it, and about his time in the Star Trek world This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Check out ...
In The News... Non-profit insulin in the works, contact lens to treat retinopathy, T1D on the PGA tour and more!
March 11, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.5 MBIt's "In the News..." Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top story this week: Non-profit insulin announced, Tandem issues warning on some pumps, a common blood pressure med may help T1D, a potential new treatment for retinopathy and a PGA player misdiagnosed w/T2D speaks out -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one...
The Diabetes Connection in Pixar's "Turning Red"
March 06, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 23.9 MBWhen Pixar’s new movie, Turning Red premieres, the diabetes community will probably enjoy the story, but we’ll be looking very closely at a couple of background characters. There are two with diabetes technology on their arms Diabetes isn’t part of the plot here, but it's very visible. We can thank Susan Fong for that. She’s what’s called the Dailies and Rendering Supervisor for Turning Red. Fong lives with type 1 and she’s the one who asked to put diabetes into the movie. We talk about th...
In the News... Diabetes help for Ukraine, is COVID-related diabetes temporary? T1D college scholarships & more!
March 04, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.26 MBIt’s “In the News…” Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week include: where to donate if you want to help people with diabetes in Ukraine, a look at cases of COVID-induced diabetes that seem to be temporary, Dexcom gets FDA breakthrough status for use in hospitals, insulin prices mentioned in the State of the Union, T1D college scholarships and learning more about a non-invasive glucose monitoring system called SugarBeat. -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST Chec...
Eversense E3: The 6-Month CGM
March 01, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 25.7 MBIn 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 people at Eversense have even bigger goals. This week, you'll hear from Senseonics Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Fran Kaufman. We get the basic info about the device, the plan for working with pump companies, a look ahea...
In the News... Vitamin D, Endos and Telehealth, Type 1: The Movie and more!
February 25, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.21 MBIt’s “In the News…” Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week include: a look at Vitamin D in newly diagnosed kids with type 1, new study about bariatric surgery, type 2 and COVID, endos are the top specialty adopting telehealth and a look at a new movie about type 1 - find out why it also has backing from the Star Trek community! -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook ...
When a "Star" Patient Isn't Happy - How Lauren Got Her Diabetes Groove Back
February 22, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBLauren 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 how she took control and got that happiness back. She’s now a Diabetes Coach at her company, Risely. We talk about some common pitfalls, the pressure to be perfect and what coaching rea...
In the News... FDA approves Tandem Mobile Bolus, Eversense 180 Day Sensor, and more!
February 18, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.05 MBIt's "In the News..." Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week include two big FDA approvals! Tandem's Mobile Bolus and Eversense 180 day sensor both get the okay, we're looking at earlier detection of T1D in kids, there's a new discovery around a protein that might help T2D, info about Spare a Rose and Omnipod drops a hint about a crossover with a popular Nintendo game. Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! ...
In the Pipeline: Sigi Pump System
February 15, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 17.2 MBLast 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 makes this system unique, which partners they're eying for collaboration and the timeline for submitting to the FDA really looks like. This podcast is not intended as medical advi...
In the News.. New way to treat hypos, Does cannabis help prevent T2D? Diabetes at the Olympics and more!
February 11, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 3.91 MBEvery week “In the News…” brings you the top stories and headlines around the diabetes community. Top stories this week: A new treatment is being studied to help prevent hypos, cannabis use may decrease women's risk of type 2, examining Veterans Affairs claims for T1D & Agent Orange, better prevention for T2D and heart disease and which athlete at the Winter Olympics was diagnosed with type 1 as a teen? -- Join us LIVE on Facebook & YouTube every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST Check out Stacey'...
"It was incredibly frustrating" When Another Autoimmune Condition Complicates Life with T1D
February 08, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 23.1 MBPeople with diabetes were encouraged to get a COVID vaccine early on when the shots were released. But what happens when you live with type 1 and another condition where the vaccine recommendation is more complicated? Molly Schreiber lives with T1D and rheumatoid arthritis. Her doctors told her to absolutely NOT get a COVID vaccine due to treatment she was taking for the second condition. She was able to eventually get vaccinated then, despite taking precautions, she and her entire family ...
In the News... Omnipod 5 approved, T1D families win NYC lawsuit, no-prescription glucagon, and more!
February 04, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 3.61 MBEvery week “In the News…” brings you the top stories and headlines around the diabetes community. This week: Omnipod 5 is approved, T1D families win a NYC field trip lawsuit, the first drug to delay type 1 DX gets a second chance and getting glucagon without a prescription -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST on Facebook and 4:45pm on Instagram Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter he...
Omnipod 5 gets FDA Approval - Insulet's Medical Director Answers Your Questions
February 01, 2022 22:36 - 47 minutes - 22.9 MBThe 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 systems on the market, what phone control means, what the roll out will look like, insurance issues, Medicare and more. Omnipod 5 FAQs from Insulet DiabetesMine's write...
In the News... Is worry a T2D risk factor? A new low-cost pharmacy, FDA vs. Lilly and more!
January 28, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.21 MBEvery week “In the News…” brings you the top stories and headlines around the diabetes community. This week: a new look at access to #diabetes meds, a look at stress in parents of children with type 1, Mark Cuban's new online pharmacy is open, can worry contribute to type 2 risk factors? And Lilly gets another slap from the FDA, this time about an Instagram ad. Join Stacey live on Facebook every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST and in Instagram at 4:45pm EST Check out Stacey's book: The World's W...
Smaller, Smarter, & More Flexible: A look into Tandem's product pipeline
January 25, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 28.8 MBTake a deep dive into the future of Tandem Diabetes. In December, the company laid out an ambitious 5-year plan to update software, move to a smaller pump and ultimately a tubeless version. Company leaders say they want to think even bigger and we're talking to Chief Strategy Officer Elizabeth Gasser. We’ll go through the short term changes Tandem has in the pipeline like the tiny Mobi pump and talk about philosophy and more. Tandem R&D Presentation (slides) Tandem R&D Presentation (rep...
In the News... Nanotech for T1D, FDA vs Medtronic, Worldwide A1C info and more!
January 21, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.39 MBEvery week “In the News…” brings you the top stories and headlines around the diabetes community. Top stories this week include: how new nanotechnology might help make stem cell transplants a reality (without immuosuppresive drugs), a worldwide A1C survey, the FDA releases more info about issues with Medtronic, lung function and type 2 and some info about diabetes camp. Join Stacey live on Facebook every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST and in Instagram at 4:45pm EST Check out Stacey's book: The ...
"Nobody's Talking About It" - The unique issue of getting older with T1D
January 18, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 31.3 MBDiagnosed almost 60 years ago, Joanne Milo loves technology and helped start the popular Loop and Learn group. She’s also passionate about diabetes and aging. It's hard to believe now, but many people diagnosed in the 1960s and 70s were told they wouldn’t live to age 40. Thankfully, that wasn’t true. But the medical world wasn’t prepared for them to actually live long and healthy lives. There is very little research or support for people with type 1 over the age of 50. Imagine when you get...
In the News.. New G7 data, Lingo sensors, COVID & Diabetes studies and more!
January 14, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.35 MBEvery week "In the News..." brings you the top stories and headlines around the diabetes community. Top stories this week include: a Dexcom G7 data update, Abbott announces new Lingo sensors to measure ketones and more, it's 100 years since the first insulin shot, Lilly Diabetes discontinues T1D Everyday Magic and an ultra releases diabetes data to a medical journal -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabete...
"Different every step of the way" - A Dexcom G7 Update (and more) with CEO Kevin Sayer
January 11, 2022 21:37 - 32 minutes - 15.4 MBThis week, Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer spoke to the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference about the G7 and beyond. We talk about information from that presentation and get to as many of your questions as time allows. This interview took place on Tuesday Jan 11 and much of what we discussed isn't FDA approved. Dexcom presentation info here Club1921 info here Our usual disclaimer: Dexcom is a sponsor of this podcast, but they don’t dictate content and they don’t tell me what to ask their executi...
In the News.. new glucose-regulating molecule discovered, eary CGM use helps kids, Lilly ends Journey Awards and more!
January 07, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 3.86 MBIn the News... top stories this week: A second glucose-regulating molecule discovered, CGM use closer to diagnosis helps T1D kids, Lilly discontinues "Journey Awards," study on Dexcom use in hospitals, and why does this concept car share a diabetes tech name? -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free downloa...
(Un)Doing Diabetes Representation: What the media gets wrong (and what we can do about it)
January 04, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 23.9 MBDiabetes on TV and in movies is rarely anything close to accurate. Turns out, those media misconceptions can be real-life harmful. This week, Stacey is joined by Dr. Heather Walker, the co-author of (Un)Doing Diabetes: Representation, Disability, Culture and Dr. Phyllisa Deroze, who contributed a chapter called “Laughing to Keep From Dying: Black Americans with Diabetes in Sitcoms and Comedies. Dr. Deroze & Dr. Walker both live with type 1 and both have difficult diagnosis stories that inf...
In the News.. Medicare CGM changes, Beta Bionics update, wearables to predict T1D and more!
December 31, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.01 MBOur top stories this week include Medicare further expanding CGM coverage, Beta Bionics has an iLet update, ADA announces new Standards of Care, a new study looks at using Fitbits to predict the risk of type 2, and more! Join us LIVE on Facebook every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Au...
"Forward is a Pace" - T1D Peloton Instructor Robin Arzon
December 28, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15.5 MBPeloton instructor Robin Arzon was diagnosed with type 1 as an adult, when she was already an endurance athlete and marathon runner. After her diagnosis, she was determined to keep those incredible fitness feats coming. Arzon is now Peloton’s VP of fitness programming, an ultramarathoner, a best-selling author, a new mom, and more. If you’re looking for some new year fitness inspiration, she’s got you covered. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of quest...
Our Diabetes Technology Predictions for 2022
December 21, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 25.6 MBWe're taking a quick look back at 2021 and a longer look ahead to 2022 and beyond. Stacey is joined by DiabetesMine Managing Editor Mike Hoskins for a fun talk about technology, trends and even few rumors in the diabetes community. As always, please remember this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. We’d also add that Mike and Stacey are well-educated about what they're talking here but this isn’t inside ...
In the News... Insulin-producing cells discovery, Miss America T1D history & more!
December 17, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MBOur top stories in the news this week: Congressional report on insulin pricing, SGLT2 pulled from EU market, Insulin-producing cells found outside the pancreas, Sugarmate returns & Miss America with #T1D joins Smithsonian display. -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST Full episode transcription below: Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one fre...
Stacey's Favorite Things 2021
December 14, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week… something completely different! It’s an episode all about my favorite things. With apologies to Oprah, this isn’t about the holidays – it’s a little late for that! And while some of this might make good gifts, this more of a season-less list. Just good stuff I like. Couple of rules I set for myself: Nothing that needs a prescription. Nothing that I’m getting paid for. No one on this list will even know they've been mentioned until the episode goes live! Hope you enjoy! -Stacey...
In the News... Tandem's tiny pump, more stem cell progress, a new Rufus the Bear & more!
December 10, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 4.32 MBOur top stories In the News this week... Tandem Diabetes shares a big R&D update, laying out their product pipeline for the next 5 years. More stem cell progress, this time from Viactye, a look at another non-invasive CGM claim, big news for Rufus the Bear from JDRF and Stacey spends some time remembering Beyond Type 1 CEO Thom Scher. -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Si...
The seven-day infusion set is here. What’s next from ConvaTec Infusion Care?
December 07, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBWhen we heard about a new seven day infusion set approved this past summer, we had a lot of questions! We've been told since the very first day of pumping to only use the inset for 3 days tops and to always rotate the site. How did they get seven days out of one of these without skin irritation and with good absorption? We asked the folks who make the inset to come on the show and explain. Turns out, ConvaTec Infusion Care makes the insets for Medtronic, Tandem, Ypsomed, Dana RS and Roche ...
In the News.. oral insulin tested for T1D, FDA looks at new tubeless pump, Bigfoot Clinic Hub & more!
December 03, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 3.7 MBIt's "In the News..." the only diabetes newscast. Top stories this week include: #T1D oral insulin study moves ahead, FDA gives breakthrough designation to new SIGI tubeless pump, study shines light on PBM profits, China demands huge drop in insulin prices and Bigfoot Biomedical launches their Clinic Hub -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EST Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter her...
Type 1 Diabetes & Evidence-Based Hope
November 30, 2021 14:34 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBIs the news about diabetes better than many of us believe? A deeper look into some important studies with two leaders in the diabetes community. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Dr. Bill Polonsky of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute and Dr. Steve Edelman, founder of TCOYD and an endocrinologist who lives with type 1, join Stacey to talk about how to go through the evidence that’s sort of hiding in plain sight.. to live well with diabetes. Sign up for our newsletter here ...
Think big (and don't be an idiot) - Dr. Partha Kar on the future of diabetes care
November 30, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MBWhen you have a national lead on diabetes who really seems to listen to patients and delivers on some big ideas, you get our attention. Dr. Partha Kar is the diabetes co-lead of NHS England. We talk about access, getting more out of your doctor’s visits and what he sees in the future of diabetes tech. Dr. Kar's announcement (after our interview was taped) that CGM or Flash Glucose Monitoring will be available to all people in England with type 1 diabetes This podcast is not intended as ...
"Wait Wait.. Don't Poke Me!" The Diabetes Game Show
November 23, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 18.6 MBIt’s time for one of our favorite episodes of the year! Wait Wait! Don’t Poke Me, the diabetes game show! Taped this time around for the Children with Diabetes Friends for Life fall conference. If you’re familiar with NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, a lot of this will sound familiar, just with a diabetes twist! Our panelists tackle trivia, limericks and we try to "bluff the listener" with tales of diabetes in the wild. Can you guess which Olympian with T1D really had a wildlife encounter? ...
In the News.. T1D gene replacement therapy, BG finger scan, insulin on Olympic skis and more!
November 19, 2021 14:52 - 6 minutes - 3.92 MBIt's In the News... the only Diabetes newscast! This week learn about: The DIY #WeAreNotWaiting movement gets a medical write up in the Lancet, a big move for #T1D stem cell therapy and identifying the cause behind a common #T2D condition. We also look at coffee & gestational diabetes and find out why the molecular structure of insulin pictured on an Olympic-hopeful's skis -- Join Stacey LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join ...
Ask the D-Moms Holiday Edition - More Fun, Less Stress (we promise!)
November 16, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 25.2 MBWith Thanksgiving almost here and the winter holidays around the corner, we know that diabetes stress is about to ratchet way up. The D-Moms are here to help! Moira McCarthy joins Stacey to talk about everything from holiday travel, long car rides, well meaning relatives and holiday gifts centered on T1D. And of course, FOOD! Get advice to keep your children with T1D safe and happy so you can make terrific memories without freaking out about "perfect" blood sugars. Previous D-Mom Holiday...
In the News.. Tandem & Omnipod updates, T1D kids & COVID and more!
November 12, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 3.06 MBIt's "In the News..." the only diabetes newscast. This week we find out about: SGLT2 inhibitors, more evidence this T2D med works for T1D, Tandem & Insulet earning calls: what you need to know, Which kids with T1D did even better during COVID? How you sleep could increase risk of gestational diabetes, what's going on for Diabetes Awareness Month and lots more! Have 5 minutes? Give it a listen! -- Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diab...