Diabetech - Diabetes Tech, Research, News
Justin Eastzer
We cover diabetes technology, news, research, and management tips through expert interviews and people with diabetes who use the tech. We cover all the insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) updates, patient stories and news from every diabetes conference.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 52min
Gluroo - The Diabetes Messaging App
Gluroo is a dedicated diabetes messaging app where families can text members of their "Glucrew" to address alerts, notifications and treatment. Greg tells us all about the app and its features and how he uses it with his family and son with type 1 diabetes.
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This episode is sponsored by Omnipod. To learn more about Omnipod 5 and see if you’re eligible for a trial, visit Omnipod.com/diabetech. You can also find full safety information, and free trial terms and conditions at Omnipod.com/Diabetech. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Controller is not waterproof.
This podcast should NOT be considered medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to health care treatment.
Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 15min
Balancing Life with T1D - Talking the Ups and Downs with Jenna
Jenna Woolf and I get into navigating t1d with friendships and family, how we take on dating and intimacy, using glucagon, our relationship to food and more. This episode is jam packed with experience and stories that will make many of you feel heard and less alone.
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This episode is sponsored by Omnipod. To learn more about Omnipod 5 and see if you’re eligible for a trial, visit Omnipod.com/diabetech. You can also find full safety information, and free trial terms and conditions at Omnipod.com/Diabetech. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Controller is not waterproof.
DISCLAIMER: This podcast should NOT be considered medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to health care treatment.
Oct 16, 2023 • 37min
Which Infusion Set is Right For You?
Gary walks me through all the infusion sets from steel to flexible cannulas, automatic vs manual and 90 degree verses angled. I learned a lot as an Omnipod user! On Friday I try them all on, on my YouTube channel! Follow this podcast for new episodes every Monday.
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Gary’s Practice
Gary's Book Think Like a Pancreas
This episode is sponsored by Omnipod. To learn more about Omnipod 5 and see if you’re eligible for a trial, visit Omnipod.com/diabetech. You can also find full safety information, and free trial terms and conditions at Omnipod.com/Diabetech. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Controller is not waterproof.
DISCLAIMER: This podcast should NOT be considered medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to health care treatment.
Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 5min
Omnipod 5 & DIY Loop - Comparing the Algorithms
We compare Omnipod 5 and DIY Loop algorithms and discuss how to best take advantage of each system. DIY Loop is not cleared by the FDA and this is not medical advice. If you build Loop, you do so at your own risk. Follow this podcast for new episodes every Monday.
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Check out the SugarPixel CGM Display
This episode is sponsored by Omnipod. To learn more about Omnipod 5 and see if you’re eligible for a trial, visit Omnipod.com/diabetech. You can also find full safety information, and free trial terms and conditions at Omnipod.com/Diabetech. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Controller is not waterproof.
DISCLAIMER: This podcast should NOT be considered medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to health care treatment.
Oct 2, 2023 • 56min
Beta Bionics iLet Pump - Wearing It For 2 Months
I spoke with artist, t1d, and endo, Mike Natter M.D. about his experience wearing the iLet insulin pump from Beta Bionics. We get into how the pump works and how it compares to other automated insulin systems available. Follow the show for new episodes every Monday!
Today's Sponsor: Learn about Omnipod 5
T1D Exchange Registry Sign up (US only)
Join our Newsletter | Diabetech Community Discord
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Watch Video Podcast on YouTube
Follow Mike: Instagram
This episode is sponsored by Omnipod. To learn more about Omnipod 5 and see if you’re eligible for a trial, visit Omnipod.com/diabetech. You can also find full safety information, and free trial terms and conditions at Omnipod.com/Diabetech. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Controller is not waterproof.
DISCLAIMER: This podcast should NOT be considered medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to health care treatment.
Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 1min
The Future of Diabetes Tech - Innovation Now & Where it’s Headed
David Ahn M.D., diabetes tech expert and innovator, discusses the exciting future of diabetes tech with topics including implantable CGMs, bi-hormonal pumps, device interoperability, wearable devices, and advancements in insulin innovation. They also emphasize the value of finding a supportive community on social media for people with diabetes.
Sep 18, 2023 • 43min
My T1D Diagnosis and How I Manage - My Diabetes Educator Interviews Me!
My diabetes educator, Mary Rose, asks me about early t1d diagnosis and how it led to a career educating and creating content on diabetes tech and management.
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This podcast should NOT be considered medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to health care treatment.
Sep 11, 2023 • 32min
Future of Freestyle Libre 2 & 3 Integration with Pumps - Asking Abbott Your Questions
The Freestyle Libre 2 & Libre 3 are FDA cleared for use with automated insulin delivery pumps, but when will we see the integration and what will that look like? I asked Abbott's Chief Medical Officer, Mahmood Kazemi, that and more. Follow for new episodes every Monday.
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Learn more about Freestyle Libre: freestylelibre.us
This podcast should NOT be considered medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to health care treatment.
Sep 4, 2023 • 40min
How to Take Control of Your Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
I spoke with Lauren Bongiorno about her diabetes origin story and how it led to a career teaching other diabetics how to take control of their diabetes and life a more carefree and fulfilling life.
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Risely Resource | Risely Challenge
This podcast should NOT be considered medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to health care treatment.
Aug 28, 2023 • 32min
Tidbyt’s CGM Level Display Screen - How the User-Made App Works
Tidbyt is an LED screen that shows different infographics like train times, weather, and more. A user-made Nightscout app allows you to display cgm readings to the screen where you can project a sugar level graph and customize target range. I sat down with Paul Murphy, the creator of the Nightscout app, to ask how it works.
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Tidbyt | Sugar Pixel
Set up Tidbyt's app with Dexcom and Libre 2 or 3 using the Gluroo app: https://gluroo.com
This podcast should NOT be considered medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to health care treatment.


