Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer: News From ADA 2019 & More
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 06/18/2019
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Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
We're hearing more and more about prevention of type 1 diabetes. There’s some big news on that front – just last week Diamyd Medical got fast track designation for it’s medication to stave off T1D for people who carry a particular gene – a gene that about 40-percent of people with type 1 have. Diamyd is recruiting for some big clinical trials – we’ll find out who’s eligible, where you have to go and what you to have to do, and the reasons why there’s an awful lot of hope around this. My guest this week is Elna Narula, US Site Relations and Patient Recruitment Lead at Diamyd...
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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 looks at insulin needs in men vs women, updates on stem cell transplants and a new look at COVID 19 and T1D plus a fully implantable CGM is announced. We'll also tell you about a T1D athlete drafted to the MLB. Lots more in this week's episode, full transcipt 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...
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Navigating the insurance maze with T1D - consultant (and D-Mom) Emily Adams
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week, I think it’s fair to say that we all struggle with insurance issues. Diabetes – or any chronic condition – increases the hoops we jump through, the expense and the stress. I’m talking to Emily Adams an employee benefits consultant to get some advice about how to navigate. Emily thought she knew the system pretty well, but then her daughter was diagnosed with type 1 and she learned on a personal level how complex our system is. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Find out more...
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My son was diagnosed with T1D at age two. How was his first year away at college?
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
When my son was diagnosed with type 1 more than 17 years ago, the day he’d leave home seemed very far away, but also something we knew we needed to plan for. Well, Benny finished his Freshman year of college – he goes to school 300 miles away – and he’s here to talk about it. We answer your questions about how it went, how he managed, how I managed and what’s next. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Previous Previous Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they...
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In the News... Generic GLP-1, All-in-one sensor and infusion set, 365-day CGM, T1D & Roblox 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 Eversense CGM could soon be approved for one year of continuous use, the first generic GLP-1 medication is launched, a new company tauts and all-in-one sensor and pump infusion set, a new diabetes accessory in the Roblox game, 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 is by signing up for our...
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Dexcom updates from ADA 2024 with CEO Kevin Sayer
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Stacey sits down with Dexcom’s CEO for an in-person interview at ADA Scientific Sessions. Dexcom made a little bit of news at the conference, but it’s a less-trumpeted replacement policy that had you all asking a lot of questions. We’ll go through the latest news, updates, sensor issues, and a peek into the future with Dexcom’s CEO Kevin Sayer. 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...
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Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
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 discomfort and stomach issues – and health issues if left untreated. Of course, Dana jumped in, publishing a review of studies and now- creating studies of her own. She’ll explain what she’s doing, why she needs your help, and more about this condition that doesn’t get much...
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In the news.. Insulin pen shortage, Omnipod 5 update, once-weekly insulin approved in Canada, 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: 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 more people are living longer with it, CGM at the Olympcs 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...
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The business of diabetes - Scott Strumello's perspective after 50 years of T1D
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
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 have a great talk about what’s coming in terms of biosimilars, the role of PBMs and some legal action that may happen this year. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider....
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JDRF is now “Breakthrough T1D” - Behind the rebrand (and other changes)
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
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 of the other reasons are surprising. We’ll do a deep dive into what this means for the community, the fund raising and research, and the organization itself. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Stacey's The...
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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