A new era of CGM? Dexcom’s Jake Leach on Stelo, G7 updates and more.
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 09/17/2024
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!
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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...
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Sernova’s Cell Pouch System - An Update on the Path to Insulin Independence
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A few weeks ago, Sernova they announced their cell pouch system of islet cell transplants has seen seven people achieve insulin independence and has kept one person off of insulin injections for four years. What does that really mean going forward? I’m talking to their new CEO Jonathan Rigby and to Frank Shannon, Senior Vice President, Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs More 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...
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“The Cost of Not Knowing” - What people with T1D say about screening
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The concept and practice of screening for type 1 diabetes has changed significantly in the last decade. It used to be something you might have heard about at diabetes camp or a conference and weren’t quite sure what to do with the information. But now, you can get actionable results with the approval of Tzield and potential development of other prevention treatments. But what do people with diabetes actually think about screening? Beyond Type 1 asked.. you answered.. and we’re talking about it. Full info This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions,...
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In the News.. Defining T1D stages, InsuJet approval, T2D dementia risk and more!
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It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: A push to change the defined stages of T1D, InsuJet is approved in Canada, new study linked T2D and dementia, new drug looked at to prevent hypoglycemia, big honors for a T1D author and more! Our 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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FREE T1D Care?! Inside Blue Circle Health’s Bold Vision
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This week, the question “What should the healthcare system for people with T1D look like? Led to something completely unique. It sounds too good to be true but Blue Circle Health is providing FREE care for people with type 1 diabetes. When I heard that, I knew I had to check it out. I’m talking to CEO Len D'Avolio about their recent expansion – Blue Circle Health is now in five states and plans to add more – what their goals are, and who’s actually paying for this. Learn more This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your...
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T1D Tech Gift Guide: Must-Haves for the Holidays with Diabetech
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This week, we know you’re gearing up for holiday shopping and watching those Black Friday specials, so we’re making a list of diabetes tech that should be on your list! I’m chatting with Justin from Diabetech about devices and apps that don’t make diabetes easy but can lighten the load a bit. Some of these are even a little but fun. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Join us at Previous We work with some of the companies/products featured in this episode. Listed here for full disclosure...
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Overnight Automation for Insulin Pen Users? CEO John Sjölund explains Luna Diabetes
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Luna Diabetes is moving ahead with something completely new – automated dosing overnight for insulin pen users. This is an add-on therapy – a tiny pump designed for use only during sleep, you keep using injections during the day. Sounds like extra work and extra gear, but the people behind Luna say the benefits speak for themselves and that the idea is extremely well received. They’ve just moved into clinical trials and asking CEO John Sjolund to explain it all. 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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In the News... World Diabetes Day, Free T1D Care(?!), More Mounjaro info, New pump system, and more!
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It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: World Diabetes Day roundup, existing drugs examined for T1D prevention, Blue Circle Health expands its novel T1D care model, Mounjaro studied further, Canada approves a new pumps system, and tragedy in the diabetes community. 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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This period pad measures A1C - All about Qvin with CEO Dr. Sara Naseri
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Qvin is a small company intent on prioritizing women’s health. And they’re doing it in a way no one has thought to do before. They got FDA clearance to measure A1c with their patented period pads. Qvin is the first and only FDA-cleared menstrual pad scientifically proven to collect blood for lab testing. Featured in Time Magazine’s best inventions of 2024, CEO Dr. Sara Naseri tells me this is just the start of what they want to do for women’s health autonomy. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider....
info_outlineFor the first time, you can buy a continuous glucose monitor over the counter, no prescription needed. This summer we went from no CGMs available this way, to now having two. This week we’re talking about the Dexcom Stelo with the company’s COO Jake Leach. We’ll talk about Stelo and get an update on G7 features including Dexcom’s plans to address concerns over Geofencing, and issues that can potentially arise if you travel outside your home country.
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