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Mastering Loop: The DIY Automated Insulin System

Episode 95

Monday, March 10, 2025 • Duration 01:06:49

DIY Loop is one of the most powerful and customizable automated insulin delivery systems for type 1 diabetes, offering features like overrides, retroactive carb adjustments, and glycemic index logging. In this episode, fellow Loop user Jake Giles joins me to share our experiences getting started, the support (or lack thereof) from doctors, and a deep dive into key features like carb logging by glycemic index, creating custom overrides, and pre-meal targets. Since Loop isn’t FDA-approved or available on the App Store, we also discuss the challenges of building and maintaining it. Plus, we answer your Instagram questions in a Q&A segment! Have questions? Drop them on the YouTube video!

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Switching from Tandem t:slim X2 to Medtronic 780g - The Pros & Cons

Episode 86

Monday, January 6, 2025 • Duration 43:16

Today we dive into a head-to-head comparison of two leading automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, viewed through the lens of someone who has lived with diabetes since the 1950s. Our guest, Michael Dardenelle, shares his firsthand experience transitioning from the Tandem t:slim X2 and Dexcom G7 to the Medtronic 780g and Guardian 4 CGM, offering insights into how the Medtronic system has performed, his results with the new algorithm, and the features he misses from the Tandem system.

Last week, we aired one of my favorite episodes featuring Michael’s incredible journey. At 78 years old, he has faced numerous health challenges since his adolescence with type 1 diabetes but has remained a source of strength and inspiration for the diabetes community. If you haven’t heard his story yet, I highly encourage you to check it out next—it’s a moving and unforgettable interview. You can listen to that episode here.

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Diabetes Care Since 1950: An Inspiring Journey Through Time

Episode 85

Monday, December 30, 2024 • Duration 38:50

Michael Dardenelle was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1956. In this episode, he reflects on the remarkable evolution of diabetes treatment and technology over the decades, while sharing his personal health challenges, including living with neuropathy. Michael’s journey is both inspiring and insightful—a must-watch for anyone interested in diabetes care.

Be sure to tune in next week as Michael returns to discuss his transition from the Tandem t:slim X2 to the Medtronic 780G!

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Why US Healthcare is Broken - Today’s Issues & AI Solutions Ahead

Episode 84

Monday, December 23, 2024 • Duration 01:00:32

From skyrocketing insurance premiums to record-high coverage denials by companies like United Healthcare, we explore why the $5 trillion US healthcare system lacks transparency and leaves consumers paying more for less. I'm joined by Jeff Delverne, Director of Payer Relations at Beta Bionics to unpack industry consolidation, the role of PBMs in driving profits, the impact of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), and the potential of AI to revolutionize healthcare—highlighting Microsoft’s partnership with Epic to integrate generative AI into electronic health records.

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The Biggest Diabetes Tech Stories of 2024

Episode 83

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • Duration 24:43

From big partnerships like Dexcom and Oura, and Abbott with Medtronic, to the development of an all-in-one insulin pump, 2024 was a year of major advancements in diabetes technology. In this episode, I explore the game-changing collaborations between industry giants and their potential impact, a new insulin pump bringing a DIY algorithm to the mainstream, the increasing accessibility of CGMs, and a significant legal victory for Insulet, the makers of Omnipod. Don't miss this deep dive into the stories shaping the future of diabetes tech!

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Teaching with T1D + Using the Tandem t:slim Pump

Episode 82

Monday, December 9, 2024 • Duration 45:04

I spoke with Mary Williams about what its like managing her type 1 diabetes while teaching the 5th grade. We also get into her diagnosis and diabetes tech journey, and dive deeper into what it's like using the Tandem t:slim X2 pump and smartphone app.

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Luna: The Automated Insulin Pump Worn Only at Night

Episode 81

Monday, December 2, 2024 • Duration 48:29

Could a tiny, tubeless insulin pump designed for overnight use transform diabetes management? Enter Luna—a semi-reusable pump, offering automated insulin delivery to keep glucose levels steady while you sleep. Designed for MDI users but potentially valuable for pumpers, Luna is heading to pivotal trials with promising results. I sat down with John Showlund, CEO of Luna Diabetes, to explore the "why" behind this innovative device. How it works, who its for, and how this new category could redefine diabetes care.

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The Pretty Kaleido Insulin Pump Explained - Speaking With a User

Episode 80

Monday, November 25, 2024 • Duration 41:50

The Kaleido pump is the prettiest automated insulin deilvery (AID) pump I have ever seen! I spoke with Nina Joakim (aka @DiaBadass_Nina on social), who has been using Kaleido for the past three months. She shares her journey of 17 years with Medtronic pumps, her experiences with other AID systems, and why she ultimately chose Kaleido. We dive into the pump's innovative features, including customizable workout settings, meal logging for high-fat foods, and insights into its algorithm.

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Inside the Eversense 1-Year CGM - What’s New & What’s Next

Episode 79

Monday, November 18, 2024 • Duration 46:25

Eversense 365 is an implantable continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that last one year. I sat down with leaders of Asencia and Senseonics to learn about the upgrades for the latest Eversense model, how the new sensor and transmitter are different, when we can expect it to connect with insulin pumps, and the improvements they are focused on next. Are you an Eversense user or would you consider it?