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The Truth Behind CGM Accuracy - Why MARD is Misleading

Episode 68

Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 31:46

MARD (Mean Absolute Relative Difference) is often linked to continuous glucose monitor accuracy, but did you know there’s no universal standard for how companies measure it? In this episode, Tim Street from Diabettech dives into the lack of regulation in CGM clinical trials, revealing how manufacturers might manipulate MARD to appear more accurate.

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Dexcom's New Sensor Replacement Policy & G7 Upgrades

Episode 60

Monday, June 24, 2024 • Duration 22:12

CEO Kevin Sayer explains Dexcom's has a new sensor policy, connection upgrades coming to Dexcom G7 - longer range and "Rapid Reconnect," and more. Follow our Youtube and social pages for more coverage of ADA 2024!

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The Eversense Implantable CGM - Speaking with a User

Episode 58

Monday, June 17, 2024 • Duration 52:30

I spoke with Paul Reid, an outdoor T1D content creator, and user of the Eversense Implantable CGM. He shares his experience with the Eversense E3 sensor so far, explains the procedure process, accuracy and calibrations, and explains why Eversense is wildly different from any CGM system on the market.

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The Medtronic 780g So Far + Building Community w/ Rob Howe

Episode 57

Monday, June 10, 2024 • Duration 01:01:04

I spoke with fellow T1D content creator and host of the Diabetic Doing Things podcast, Rob Howe, about his experience with the MiniMed 780G system and how he has built a community for people with type 1. Rob shares his diabetes tech journey, all of the details on the 780G system and how it has worked for him, taking a pump break and using the Medtronic InPen, and community building in the T1D Space

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Future of the Bi-Hormonal Pump & How it Works

Episode 56

Monday, June 3, 2024 • Duration 01:00:58

I spoke with Ed Damiano, founder of Beta Bionics, about his work on the bi-hormonal pump that uses glucagon and insulin to control blood glucose levels. We get into how the algorithm is superior to other AIDs, the results expected and what it will be like wearing it.

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Using the Tandem Mobi Pump - 3 Months Later

Episode 55

Monday, May 27, 2024 • Duration 40:29

I spoke with Lissie Poyner, T1D and Diabetes Health Coach, about her experience on the Tandem Mobi system and why she decided to make the switch from Omni Pod. Lissie and I walk through all of the details and features of the Mobi, how it compares to other systems, and her likes and dislikes overall.

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CGM Alarm Fatigue & Alert Settings with Libre & Dexcom

Episode 54

Monday, May 20, 2024 • Duration 50:16

I spoke with Ginger Vieira, T1D author and YouTuber, about her experience with alert fatigue and how you can best manage your devices to help keep that from happening. Ginger talks about what triggered her initial problems regarding alerts, going off of a CGM and back to finger sticks, and how she now finds a balance to make diabetes tech work for her without the added stress.

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How Diabetes Camp Works - A Look Behind the Scenes

Episode 53

Monday, May 13, 2024 • Duration 48:13

I spoke with Chris Lally, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator, and member of the medical staff at ADA Camp Freedom, about the behind the scenes work that goes into running camp smoothly. We talk about how they manage all of the camper devices, what led her to be a part of camp in the first place, and what kids and parents can expect who are planning to attend.

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How Diabetes Summer Camp Helped This Family Grow

Episode 52

Monday, May 6, 2024 • Duration 54:33

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.

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