Episodes
I spoke with parents about sending their T1D nine year old daughter to diabetes summer camp. We spoke about how they found the camp, how it felt to be cut off from her glucose levels, and how their daughter's independence grew. I also got to ask their daughter about her experience.    Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Join Patreon for Exclusive Content | Join Diabetech...
Published 05/06/24
I spoke with Marcel Both (PharmaSens CEO) and Anna Martensson (Business Dev. & Project Management) about the upcoming line of insulin pumps from PharmaSens called Niia. We discuss the origin of the company, how the pumps work, and their goal of releasing an all-in-one CGM+Insulin pump in the near future.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Join Patreon for Exclusive...
Published 04/29/24
I am so thrilled to have Tom Vesely of Type One Talks join me on this episode to talk about what it's like being a diabetes content creator. We chat about growing up with diabetes, overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there with a chronic illness, how diabetes tech improved his life, and the good and bad of being a content creator.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   Fill out T1D Exchange...
Published 04/22/24
I spoke with Sequel Med Tech about its newly FDA cleared insulin pump, twiist. We cover the history of Sequel Med Tech, all the details on the brand new tubed pump, how it's worn and what it looks like, and how the DIY community impacted the development and more.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Join Patreon for Exclusive Content | Join Diabetech Community Discord     Learn...
Published 04/15/24
I spoke with Pharmacist and Diabetes educator, Diana Isaacs about popular GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. We cover how they work, their impact on weight loss, how they help people with Diabetes, and the ever growing issue of cost and accessibility.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content | Join Diabetech Community Discord   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Check out Diana's...
Published 04/08/24
I spoke with Know Labs about the KnowU cgm, its non-invasive continuous glucose monitor powered by RF Dielectric Spectroscopy technology. We cover how the tech works, its recent study showing 11.1% MARD accuracy, and the road toward FDA clearance. Do you think non-invasive CGMs are the future?   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Watch Video Podcast on Youtube    Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Send us Feedback & Join the...
Published 04/01/24
Twiist, a newly FDA cleared pump, will automate insulin delivery using Tidepool Loop. Tidepool Loop is an FDA cleared automated insulin delivery app built from the popularly used DIY Loop.    Join Patreon for Exclusive Content   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Watch Video Podcast on Youtube    Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Send us Feedback & Join the Newsletter   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making...
Published 03/25/24
I attended the ATTD (Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes) Conference in Florence Italy to take a look at the future of diabetes tech.    Join Patreon for Exclusive Content   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Watch Video Podcast on Youtube    Follow David's Channels: Tik Tok | Instagram   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook
Published 03/18/24
I spoke with Medtronic about its two new Simplera CGMs: Simplera Sync, a CGM compatible with the 780g insulin pump for automated insulin delivery and Simplera,  which works with InPen, Medtronic's smart insulin pen to create a Smart MDI System.    Join Patreon for Exclusive Content   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Watch Video Podcast on Youtube    DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    Follow for...
Published 03/11/24
I spoke with a fellow iAPS user about our first few months using the open source DIY automated insulin delivery system built for iPhone.   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Watch Video Podcast on Youtube    DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. iAPS is experimental and not approved by the FDA or regulatory authorities. You take full responsibility for building and using...
Published 03/04/24
Michael Dardenelle was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1956, about 20 years after the discovery of insulin. He shares his story about diagnosis and treatment and his health obstacles such as neuropathy and more. Michael, you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story.   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Follow for...
Published 02/26/24
Ariana Frayer shares her experience about how her diabetes has affected her dating and sex life. Hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.   Ariana's Instagram   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch Video Podcast on Youtube 
Published 02/19/24
AAPS is the go-to DIY automated insulin system for Android users. I spoke with an AAPS user about her experience using it over the last two years and how it compares to DIY Loop. Sandra is using AAPS version 3.0 during this interview, but has switched to version 3.2 which includes new dynamic settings. She will be coming back on the pod soon to talk about the switch.   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube |...
Published 02/12/24
The inhalable insulin known as Afrezza begins affecting blood glucose remarkably faster than injected insulin, in just roughly 2 minutes. Ginger Vieira tells us her experience using Afrezza for three years, how she implements it into her treatment and how it works.   Ginger's Website | Ginger's Youtube   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content   Fill out T1D Exchange...
Published 02/05/24
Melinda Strauss shares her story about the anxieties and treatment for her pregnancies at a time when cgms and automated insulin pumps were not used. This was a fascinating conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch Video Podcast on Youtube 
Published 01/29/24
New research shows the promise of diabetes tech during pregnancy! Stefani Guerra and I discuss a study showing accuracy of the Dexcom G6 and G7 sensors and the efficacy of automated insulin delivery systems during pregnancy.   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.   Join our Patreon for Exclusive Content   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch...
Published 01/22/24
I spoke with Dexcom about its latest cgm called Stelo designed for people with type 2 diabetes. I also got more information on Dexcom G7 direct to watch and connectivity.   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch Video Podcast on Youtube    DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.
Published 01/15/24
This episode walks through all of the automated insulin pumps currently available in the U.S - the iLet from Beta Bionics, Omnipod, Tandem's tslim X2 and Mobi, and the Medtronic 780g. We cover algorithm and setup, water resistance, cgm support, which is best for who, and how cost and warranties work.   Gary’s Practice Gary's Book Think Like a Pancreas   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.   Fill out T1D...
Published 01/08/24
I speak with Liz Gasser, Tandem's EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, about Dexcom G7 support, Mobi's launch and functionality, and Tandem's upcoming tubeless pump called Sigi. Let us know what you're most excited about in the comments!   Today's Sponsors: Download Gluroo: iOS | Android Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook    Watch Video Podcast on Youtube     More on Tandem's Tubeless Pump    DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice....
Published 12/18/23
From inhaled insulin to an oral smart insulin pill the future of insulin innovation is bright! David Ahn and I discuss the history of insulin, why it is slower than insulin produced from the pancreas and the standings of insulin research in the works, such as once-a-week long-acting insulin injections.   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Follow for more: Instagram | Tik...
Published 12/11/23
I spoke with Certified Diabetes Educator, Mary Rose Deraco, about why carb counting is so important for managing type 1 diabetes. We talk about how different foods effect glucose levels and how to treat for them as well as all the tools and apps available to help you count carbs.   Today's Sponsors: Learn about Omnipod 5 Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Resources: Figwee: iOS | Android & Web   Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch Video Podcast on...
Published 12/04/23
I spoke with a user of iAPS about her experience using the open source system over the last 3 months. She doesn't log carbs and calls the app "magic." iAPS is an artificial pancreas system based on the OpenAPS algorithm. Using the settings you input, carbohydrates and historical data, iAPS aims to automate insulin delivery to reduce the time you spend managing your diabetes.   Today's Sponsors: Learn about Omnipod 5 Fill out T1D Exchange Registry      Resources: iAPS Website | iAPS Facebook...
Published 11/27/23
iAPS is a DIY open source artificial pancreas system controlled from and iPhone and Apple Watch. It may be the most powerful algorithm to manage type 1 diabetes. I spoke with two leaders about their incredible success using the system. One user never logs carbs and sits at 80% TIR, the other boluses before meals and most of his days are 90-98% in range.   Today's Sponsors: Learn about Omnipod 5 Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Resources: iAPS Website | iAPS Facebook Page | Loops & Learn...
Published 11/20/23
Derek Theler shares his diagnosis journey and fascinating stories about managing T1D throughout his acting career from his audition for Baby Daddy to being on set in the ocean in South Africa.   Today's Sponsors: Learn about Omnipod 5 Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Breaking Limits GoFundMe   Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch Video Podcast on Youtube    This episode is sponsored by Omnipod. To learn more about Omnipod 5 and see if you’re eligible for a trial,...
Published 11/13/23