Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer: News From ADA 2019 & More
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 06/18/2019
Meet the newest insulin pump: all about “twiist” with Sequel CEO Alan Lotvin
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
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 to bigger issue than basal and bolus rates. It’s very ambitious and we have a wide ranging conversation about it all with Sequel’s CEO Alan Lotvin This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Our...
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In the News... Dexcom-to-watch update, Wegovy studies, night time hypo research and more!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
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 ChatGPT diabetes diagnosis and more! Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Learn more about Drive The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show...
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The FDA took down this teen’s free bolus calculator. He needs your help to bring it back.
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
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 can it be to create a simple insulin bolus calculator that’s FDA approved, easy to find, easy to use, free, and doesn’t require you buy anything else? Turns out, it’s pretty darn hard. We’re talking about that today with the inventor of such an app with an interesting story – he’s still...
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Diabetes Technology: Expectation vs Reality with Dr. Stephen Ponder
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes technology is getting better and better. We have automated insulin systems that link pumps and CGMs, and 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 Dr. Stephen Ponder about why that is, how a social media post he shared about this caused a strong reaction, and what does work for better long term outcomes. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please...
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In the News... diabetes drug pricing, vial shortage, pump using Tidepool Loop cleared, insulin cows and more!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: a new study shows that drugs like Ozempic can be produced for just a few dollars, we upate the insulin vial shortage Lilly announced, a new pump has been FDA cleared, a genetically modified cow can product human insulin, and more! Transcript and links below Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Learn more about Drive The best way to keep up...
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Answering your questions about Tandem’s new Mobi pump (and more) with Director of Product Marketing Ben Mar
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Approved last year, Tandem’s Mobi is now widely available. We’re getting an update from Ben Mar, Director of Product Marketing, on the features of the Mobi that make this tiny pump different and we look ahead to what Tandem is working on next. Ben also answers your questions about everything from algorithm updates, international access, and much more This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about ...
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"It needs to be easier" - DIY pioneer Dana Lewis turns her attention to exercise and T1D
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week, one of the pioneers of the DIY movement is turning her attention to exercise. Dana Lewis is partnering with other researchers to create a tool to help you make better and easier decisions around whatever workout you choose. There’s a lot of variability here – big difference between say, weight lifting and long distance running – so this is no easy task. Dana will explain the tools they’re using, the big goals here, and we get to catch up about what she’s using these days to manage her life with T1D which now includes ultramarathoning. This podcast is not intended as...
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In the News... ATTD updates, new CGMs, drops for diabetes eye disease, scholarships and more!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: The annual ATTD conference wraps up with news about CGMs, including new FDA approvals and a look at CGMs outside of the US, new eyedrops are being studied to treat diabetic eye disease and Beyond Type 1 opens applications for their annual Beyond Scholars. Transcript and links below Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Learn more about Drive The best way to keep up with Stacey and...
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Behind the Wheel with T1D: Navigating Teen Driving and Diabetes
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Let's talk about driving with diabetes! Getting a driver’s license as a teenager comes with enough challenges without type 1, but letting your child with T1D get behind the wheel is stressful, to say the least! I’m sharing what worked for us and expert advice that may help you and tips to let technology be your friend in the car. This is an excerpt of Stacey's book, "Still the World's Worst Diabetes Mom." It's the second book in her series. You can learn more about the books or on Learn more about that Stacey mentions here. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have...
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Addressing the “shocking” lack of research into T1D & periods - Tidepool's Period Project
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week, addressing something that half of all people with diabetes experience but that there is woefully little information and study about. Why is there so little study about periods and type 1 diabetes? We’re talking to two organizations who are teaming up to change that – but they need your help. We’re talking about Tidepool's Period Project. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. You'll hear from Martina Rothenbühler, project leader data sciences and data protection officer at DCB, and Maya...
info_outlineThis week – Dexcom’s CEO is back to answer your questions. Kevin Sayer shares lots of news from the recent ADA Scientific Sessions as well as more information about the new G6 transmitter expected later this year.
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Sayer also shares news about Dexcom’s role with current hybrid closed loops, answers your questions about Medicare and updates to Follow and touches on when we might see the G7 and when we’ll stop seeing the G4.
Learn more about the top research from ADA 2019
In our Community Connection, a new resource to help you find the best pump, CGM and other diabetes tech for you. It's called DiabetesWise, an initiative from the Stanford School of Medicine funded by the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
And Tell Me Something Good is all about research that could help the entire diabetes community. Learn about a new prevention study from Trial Net that delayed the onset of T1D for two years.
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00:00 Open: What's on the Show This Week?
1:35 Stacey Welcome - Benny's was at camp when Stacey taped this episode (he's back now and had a blast - more on that next week). More about the transcriptions that started going out last week. Sign up for the newsletter to start receiving these monthly "extras." And Texas Roadhouse restaurant is helping JDRF - donating proceeds from their online gift cards. But this ends June 30th so click here to find out more.
5:45 Interview with Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer
42:45 Community Connection all about DiabetesWise
45:35 TMSG: TrialNet's Teplizumab prevention study
Previous interviews with Dexcom:
CTO Jake Leach - Feb 2019 focuses on Apple "Hey Siri" update and more on trouble shooting G6 sensors
CEO Kevin Sayer - Jan 2019 focuses on G6 rollout, NYE Share/Follow outage and listener questions
CEO Kevin Sayer - May 2018 focuses on G6 launch and Dexcom wearable integration
CEO Kevin Sayer - March 2018 Dexcom G6 Approved
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