In the News... Walmart's new insulin, Omnipod 5 studies, stem cell updates & more!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 07/02/2021
SweetSpot Wants to Turn Diabetes Data Into Better Care
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Managing diabetes data can feel overwhelming, especially when every device speaks a different language. What if your care team could see it all in one place—and have a diabetes educator checking in between visits? This week, we’re talking about , a platform that hopes to make everything easier for the doctor and the person with diabetes. This is a big new trend in diabetes care – we’re talking about how it works, who pays for it and a lot more with Sweet Spot Director of Diabetes Education and Clinical Services Jodi Hughes, RD, LDN, CDCES This podcast is not intended as medical advice....
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In the News... top diabetes stories and headlines happening now!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: kids' A1C and tech access correlation, first generic GLP-1 for weight loss approved, Metformin cuts long covid risk, Tandem Diabetes & Eversense updates, and more! Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Here's where to find us: Learn more about...
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From the WNBA and NBA, Diabetes Legends Lauren Cox and Gary Forbes share their stories
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Lauren Cox and Gary Forbes both live with type 1 diabetes and both played at the very highest level of the sport: the WNBA and the NBA. Podcaster Rob Howe brought them together as part of the Diabetes Legends Basketball Clinic – an ongoing event for kids and teenagers with type 1 that takes place in different cities around the country. I sat down with all three of them to talk about what it takes to get to that level of pro sports with type 1, what setbacks they had along the way, what keeps them going, and advice they have for families today. This episode was recorded live at the...
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When it’s even more than T1D: Stacy’s fight for health & hope
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week on Diabetes Connections.. when T1D is one of many chronic conditions. Stacy Abrams was diagnosed with type 1 at age five, and she’s faced a slew of other issues since then. Chronic fatigue, celiac, a long road to uncovering mold and environmental illness. She shares the highs and lows of that journey, what helped along the way, and why having a medical team that truly listens makes all the difference. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Join us at Learn more about Please visit...
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In the News.. CRISPR transplant for type 1, T1D risk if dad has type 2, Metformin and the brain, oral GLP-1, and more!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: CRISPR modified cell transplant for type 1, risk of T1D if parent has a different type of diabetes, Metformin and the brain, oral GLP-1, and more! Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Here's where to find us: Learn more about everything at our...
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Why this endo is pushing for a diabetes drug you've probably never heard of (and the FDA has rejected).
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
We've got an important update on a diabetes drug you may have never heard about. Sotagliflozin is known to have big benefits for people with type 2 but getting it approved for type 1 has been frustrating to say the least. The FDA has twice declined to approve it for people with T1D, but experts – including my guest – are pushing and hoping that will soon change. I’m talking to Dr. Steve Edleman, an endocrinologist who lives with type 1 and heads up the group We’ll talk about the risks that come with sotogliflozin, how continuous ketone monitoring could change the game, and what you...
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Ask Me Anything: Unfiltered Wisdom from Natalie Bellini and Julia Blanchette, two healthcare providers who live with type 1 diabetes
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
We've got a funny, informative, helpful and no holds barred “Ask Me Anything” panels. Recorded at Moms’ Night Out in Cleveland, you’ll hear from two incredible experts who’ve lived with type 1 diabetes for decades—Julia Blanchette, PhD, RN, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES. We tackle everything from helping grandparents understand modern T1D care, to balancing diabetes in a marriage, to managing ADHD alongside diabetes in teens. We’ll also dig into why screening for type 1 is so important—and how to find the community and resources that make life with diabetes...
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In the News... GLP-1 oral pill moves forward, Medtronic-Abbott sensor unveiled, Afrezza submitted for kids, diabetes scholarships and more!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: cancer reserach may lead to T1D treatment, GLP-1 oral pill moves forward, Tandem pharmacy moves, Medtronic-Abbott sensor unveield, parents of kids with T1D see income drop, Mannkind submits Afrezza for pediatrics, diabetes scholarships and more! Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by...
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Ketones: preventing DKA now and hope for the future of monitoring
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
We’re all supposed to know about ketones, but how much education did you actually get? I’m talking to Dr. Jennifer Sherr, a pediatric endocrinologist who lives with type 1 about the basics of ketones and a lot more. She shares best practices to stay safe, what most people with diabetes really do and what she’s hopeful for in terms of making ketone monitoring easier. We’ve been managing T1D for 18 plus years and I was surprised, there was still a lot here I didn’t know. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please...
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Peloton’s Robin Arzón on T1D Screening Plus: The Science Behind Tzield
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
We're diving into the first-ever treatment that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes—Tzield—and hearing from two powerful voices helping spread the word about screening. First, Peloton star Robin Arzon shares her personal journey - managing diabetes through marathons, pregnancy, and parenting—and why she believes time and information are two of the most valuable tools in diabetes care. Robin is VP of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, 27x marathoner, Swagger Society Founder, best-selling author, and Sanofi spokesperson We're also going to learn more about Tzield itself...
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Hello and welcome to Diabetes Connections In the News! I’m Stacey Simms and these are the top diabetes stories and headlines of the past seven days. As always, I’m going to link up my sources in the Facebook comments – where we are live – and in the show notes at d-c dot com when this airs as a podcast.. so you can read more when you have the time.
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The top story this week - Walmart launches the first-ever and only private brand analog insulin at a discount off the list price.
This new brand ReliOn Novolog will have vials priced at $72 and a package of pens at $85 – compared to the list price of $289 and $558 respectively
Walmart worked directly with Novo Nordisk for the manufacturing of this insulin which will be in regular stores this week and in Sam's Club locations in mid-July.
Interestingly, this price is not below the one offered already by using coupons from groups like GoodRX or even the insulin manufacturers assistance programs. If you need help paying for your insulin, I’ll link up more info on that as well.
https://www.goodrx.com/novolog
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As expected, loads of info and studies from the ADA scientific sessions virtual conference that just wrapped up. Please check the links I’ll include because these are just highlights.
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Insulet is out with the results of their latest pivotal trial for the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System in very young children. The system improved time in range and reduced A1C in children 2 through just under six. I can tell you from experience, this is a tough age group for many reasons, including the fact that they can’t self-treat or really tell you what’s going on.
Parents and caregivers reported significantly improved sleep quality
Another Omipod 5 study with people aged 6 through 70 showed similar improvements. The system is awaiting FDA approval.
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ViaCyte, Inc. released preliminary clinical data from its stem cell-derived islet cell replacement therapy for people with type 1 diabetes. They show the implanted pancreatic cells produced their own insulin – which increase glucose-responsive C-peptide levels, increased time in range, and reduced A1C.
This method protects the stem cells in a pouch – that’s put very simply – Viactye is working on several different methods toward a functional cure.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viacyte-reports-compelling-preliminary-clinical-data-from-islet-cell-replacement-therapy-for-patients-with-type-1-diabetes-301320084.html
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Another company on the same track.. Sernova Corp also showing their Cell Pouch transplanted with insulin-producing islets is safe and effective. One patient has finished the trial and has now remained insulin independent – that means no requirement for injectable insulin - for 14 months with optimal glucose control.
This is a person who’s lived with type 1 for 47 years..
https://www.thenewswire.com/press-releases/1k3wFKYMv-sernovas-principal-investigator-presents-interim-data-and-positive-patient-outcomes-of-phase-i-ii-t1d-study-at-the-american-diabetes-association-81st-scientific-sessions.html
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More from ADA conference - In two small studies, the ultra-rapid acting insulin Afrezza was found to be safe in children with type 1 and adults with type 2 diabetes.
Inhalable insulin is currently only approved for adults so the goal here was to look at safety.. which looks good. But it’s also worth noting that . Time in Range increased from 39% at baseline to 62% which is more than four additional hours spent in range each day!
https://diatribe.org/top-highlights-day-1-ada-scientific-sessions-2021
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New info in on Medtronic’s Extended-Wear Infusion Set. This is the pump inset that lasts seven days. This study shows that 75% of the time it makes it to the full seven days – Medtronic’s 3 day infusion sets have a 67% survival rate.
Device failure rates were very low – 8 cases out of more than 3-thousand sessions. Satisfaction was high – with people citing convenience of use, ease of insertion, and comfort of wear. This extended wear set is approved in Europe, available in Finland and has been submitted to the US FDA.
https://diatribe.org/day-2-3-highlights-ada-scientific-sessions-2021
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More to come, including news on Control IQ and an endurance athlete starts an amazing new trek.. but first, I want to tell you about one of our great sponsors who helps make Diabetes Connections possible.
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Back to the news…
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Control-IQ continues to get high marks. This study looked at adults with an average age of 70 who already had A1Cs around 6.9. Three months after staring Control IQ, time in range increased from 64% to 87% which is 5 and a half hours more each day. All of these adults had prior experience with continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps.
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Former guest of the podcast, Sébastien Sasseville, is off on a mission to cycle across Canada in 14 days! Sasseville is a Canadian endurance athlete – he lives with type 1 - and it’s going to take about 250 miles a day to get to this goal.
Sasseville says he’s riding to bring attention to the issue of access to technology – he uses the tslim x2 and Dexcom G6 – and to support JDRF Canada’s Access for All campaign. He set off on June 28th and is documenting the journey on social media.
Sebastien Sasseville cycles across Canada: https://www.facebook.com/CanadaRuns.
That’s Diabetes Connections – In the News. If you like it, share it. And feel free to send me your news tips. Stacey @ diabetes dash connections dot com.
Please join me wherever you get podcasts for our next episode -Tuesday – a conversation with Dexcom’s CEO all about the upcoming G7.. I asked him all of your questions.
Our current episode out right now is with Nick Jonas – sharing his thoughts on the new campaign to educate about Time in Range and talking about he manages his T1D during concerts, shooting movies and during TV tapings.
Thanks and I’ll see you soon