“It’s incredibly exciting” - What’s next for Tidepool with CEO Brandon Arbiter
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 02/17/2026
In the News.. Tzield approved for toddlers, generic Ozempic, Omnipod & Tandem updates, T1D Barbie honored... and more!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's In The News - where we bring you the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. This week, Tzield approved down to age one and over, Omnipod trials for fully closed loop, Tandem approved for pregnancy, Eversense 365 launches in Europe, generic Ozempic in Canada, an award for the T1D Barbie and more. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to Don't miss our in-person events: Learn more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and...
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Inside Tandem’s Next Chapter: Tubeless Mobi, 7-Day Wear & More with VP of Product Management Marisa Fienup
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week on Diabetes Connections.. an update from Tandem Diabetes. Quite a few approvals and advances have already happened for Tandem this year, as the company looks ahead to the launch of their latest product, the Mobi Tubeless, not yet FDA approved. I’m talking to Marisa Fienup VP of Product Management about how this product is different from the original Mobi, the incorporation of the approved 7-day infusion set, asking your questions and more. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Announcing...
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The Fight to Save Levemir: Inside the Grassroots Push to Protect Insulin Choice
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
In 2024 Novo Nordisk announced it would discontinue Levimir insulin.. leaving many people scrambling and kind of stunned. There’s no other insulin on the market quite like this long-acting – and it turns out the community wasn’t letting it go without a fight. My guests are going to tell you more about why. I’m taking to Alison Smart, founder of Choice – her daughter lives with type 1 as well as two doctors: Florence Brown and Amy Valent. Dr. Brown is Co-Director Joslin and BIDMC Diabetes in Pregnancy Program, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Valent...
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BONUS Episode: TempraMed wants to pair smart insulin tracking with temperature protection
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
I’ve been talking to the folks at VIVI Cap for a few years now, it’s been fun watching their progress. I wanted to catch up and find out more about what they’ve been up to when it comes to insulin storage – especially as we get closer to the hot summer months. They launched new products in the last year – smart insulin storage that helps you track dosing and a new case with more cooling protection. My guest is Ron Nagar, the founder and CEO of TempraMed, the company that makes the VIVI Cap. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions,...
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In the News.. Stem Cell Research Update, New Patch Pump Approved, GLP-1 Resistance Studied, Big Win T1D School Kids and more!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's In the News! Every other week we bring you the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. This week's top stories: stem cell reserach updates, the Pivot patch pump gets FDA approval, GLP-1 Resistance research moves forward, T1D kids in VA get a big win, time of day for exercise matters, and much more! Don't miss our 2026 events - Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to Learn more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show...
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Eversense 365: Pump Integration and Real-Life Use For the One-Year CGM
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
We've got an update on Eversense—the CGM that sits just below the skin and lasts a year. This is the first time we’re talking to the folks from Senseonics, the company that makes Eversense, since they spun off from Ascensia. What's changed? It’s also the first time, we’re talking to someone who uses Eversense with an insulin pump – it’s now compatible with the twiist pump. I ask your questions about all of this – how’s the pump integration in real life, when will the next iterations of Eversense be out, their success in the type 2 market and much more. We're talking to Chief...
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More Than Babysitting: The Power of Type One Together with Raquel Baron
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Today on Diabetes Connections.. a bonus episode all about finding support and community online and in real life. Seems to be a theme lately and I could NOT be happier. Type One Together started with one college student, a few babysitting jobs, and a realization that there was a need. Type One Together has become something much bigger – they’ll still help you find a sitter but they’re also a hub for T1D info, support and gatherings. I’m talking to the founder, Raquel Baron, about how they got there, what kind of help they provide and what’s next. This podcast is not intended as...
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In the News... Insulin Act, weekly basal approved, weight loss pill okayed, gene therapy for 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: Senate Insulin Act moves forward, FDA approveds Awiqli for type 2 and and second oral GLP-1 pill, lots of updates on stem cell and gene therapy for type 1, updates from Beta Bionics, veterans group and Dexcom team up, and Omnipod features on Scrubs. Much more in the episode! Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to Learn more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! from extreme temperatures The best way...
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Grownup T1Ds: The Missing Support for Adults Living with Diabetes
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
There’s a reason we don’t call it juvenile diabetes anymore. We all know you grow up and T1D doesn’t go anywhere, and that you can be diagnosed at any age. But it often feels like adults are forgotten. I hope that’s not the case here—but I hear it all the time in the broader community. Kelly Dawes is working to change that. She’s started GrownUp T1Ds, a community built specifically for adults who’ve been living with type 1 for years and are finally finding connection, understanding, and support in a way they may never have had before. This podcast is not intended as medical...
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In the News... the "Next Ozempic" moves forward, diabetes and dementia link, tech updates & approvals, ATTD news 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: Metformin may help stem macular degeneration, retatutride moves forward, T1D and demntia link studied, lots of news from ATTD and more! Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to Learn more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! 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...
info_outlineTidepool was founded in 2013, part of the incredible era of DIY diabetes progress, and has since helped change how hundreds of thousands of people with diabetes see and use their data.
I’m talking to CEO Brandon Artibter about how open-source innovation became FDA-cleared technology, and what’s next.. including a new partnership with Oura Ring to study sleep, activity, and menstrual cycles, and continued work with Tidepool Loop.
This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider.
Our previous episodes with Tidepool, including the announcment of bringing Loop to the FDA back in 2018!
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