Know Your Rights! Navigating the Legal Landscape of Diabetes with Lawyer John Griffin
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 11/21/2023
The Power of Giving: Can Helping Others Improve YOUR Diabetes Health?
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week on Diabetes Connections, we’re exploring a groundbreaking approach to diabetes care that’s not just about providing treatment—but also about understanding the impact of giving. Unbound is leading a unique study to see if generosity and connection can improve health outcomes for both the donor and the recipient. I’m talking to Dan Pearson, Chief International Program Officer, about the study, who they’re looking for, and what they hope to learn Learn This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care...
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Type 1 Diabetes and Down Syndrome: Navigating A Double Diagnosis
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week on Diabetes Connections… people with Down Syndrome are more likely to develop diabetes than the general population. It’s not really known why.. but having that double diagnosis brings unique challenges. I’m talking to Rhonda Gray – her son Trevor was diagnosed at age 8 (2010) and is now in his early 20s. What does T1D management look like with Down syndeom s? What does it mean for independence, holding a job, all the usual concerns. And How did Nick Jonas spark a big change for Trevor? This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions,...
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In the News.. Dexcom 15-day sensor update, TrialNet milestone, Beta Bionic IPO, 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: Dexcom updates investors on its 15-day sensor, TrialNet marks a big anniversary, Beta Bionics goes public, NFL fans support Mark Andrews and much 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 weekly newsletter: Here's where to find us: ...
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Pregnancy, T1D, and Unexpected Challenges: Lauren Bongiorno shares her story
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Lauren Bongiorno has spent years helping others thrive with diabetes through her company, Risely Health. Now, as she approaches motherhood, she’s sharing what it’s been like to navigate pregnancy with type 1 diabetes. From expectations vs. reality to a major stress event with her husband and even clashing with her doctors, Lauren opens up about this incredible and challenging chapter in her life. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Join us at Please visit our Sponsors &...
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What does “Smart MDI” really mean? A deep dive into Medtronic’s new InPen™ app
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
We're taking a deep dive into Medtronic’s InPen with missed meal dose detection. This was approved just a few weeks ago and paves the way for the launch of what they’re calling Smart MDI. I’m taking to Madison Smith, Therapy Chief Engineer for MDI Systems at Medtronic Diabetes. She’ll explain what’s new here, how it all works and what she – as someone who lives with type 1 – would love to see next . This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Join us at Please visit our Sponsors &...
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In the News... BIG beta cell transplant news, a new pump team-up, FDA moves on GLP-1 compounds, 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: Sana announces beta cell transplantation without the need for immunosuppresion drugs, Modular Medical teams up with Nudge BG for a brand new completely closed-loop system, the FDA moves forward to crack down on compounded Ozempic and Mounjaro, Dexcom and Abbott bury the legal hatchett for a while, and more. Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures...
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T1D Tech Trends: VIVI Smart and what we’re watching at the Consumer Electronics Show
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Every January the Consumer Electronics Show gives us a glimpse at what technology might be coming. This show used to be full of phones and TV screens, but more and more CES is featuring health care. We’re taking a deep dive into one of the innovations on display - VIVI Smart - which aims to make multiple daily injections easier. Plus, other diabetes tech from the show that we think we’ll actually be using.. and some that may be more wishful thinking. My guest this week is Ron Nagar, the founder and CEO of TempraMed, the company that makes the VIVI Cap. I’ve talked about this product...
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What’s next for type 1 diabetes? A look ahead to 2025 with Dr. David Ahn
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week, a look ahead to 2025! What will the new year bring for diabetes technology, research, and practical stuff that we’ll actually use? A fun conversation about the next twelve months with endocrinologist Dr. David Ahn. He's Chief of Diabetes at the Mary and Dick Allen Diabetes Center for Hoag Hospital and shares tech reviews and other options e This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Join us at Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more...
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The Top Ten T1D Stories of the Year: A look back at our 2024 episodes
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's a special end of the year episode of Diabetes Connections! We produced more than 70 podcast episodes this year. In my mind, these are the top ten biggest T1D stories we covered. What do YOU think is the top story? What did I miss? Let me know in the FB group or email me! This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Join us at Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Drive The best way...
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In the News... Inhaled Insulin Studied for Kids, Dexcom Launches AI, App for Driving & T1D, 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: Mannkind releases info about it's Afrezza pediatric studies, Dexcom launches AI tech with Stelo, Health Canada approves Tandem/Dexcom G7, diabetes drug may help sleep apnea, an app in development to help drivers with T1D 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...
info_outlineDo you know your rights with diabetes? Our guest this week is John Griffin, a trial lawyer with more than 30 years of advocating in and out of the courtroom. He lives with type 2 himself – this is an eye opening and useful conversation.
Griffin served as National Chair of the Board of the American Diabetes Association in 2011, and is the former Chair of the Association’s Legislative and Regulatory Subcommittee.
Also, if you’ve been given a blood glucose meter you probably know how to use it, but do you know how it works? We’ll explain the chemistry going on here
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