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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Aug 21, 2023 • 40min
Sugar Pixel - The CGM Level Display & Alert System Explained
Sugar Pixel connects to cgm accounts to display blood sugar readings on its LED screen. With its tagalong app, you can customize its screen, glucose ranges and optional audio alerts.
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Use Gluroo to connect Libre cgms to Sugar Pixel: https://gluroo.com
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Aug 14, 2023 • 57min
Parenting a Child with Type 1 Diabetes - Speaking with Stacey Simms
Stacey Simms shares her journey of raising a son with type 1 diabetes from the age of two through high school years. Stacey is a fellow podcaster and author of the book series "The World's Worst Diabetes Mom." Follow for new episodes every Monday.
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Aug 7, 2023 • 40min
World’s Smallest Hybrid Insulin Pump - Tandem’s Mobi Explained
Tandem's new insulin pump coming later this year is the world's smallest durable pump. Gary Scheiner and I breakdown all there is to know about the new pump.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 47min
Thriving with Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes - Caleigh’s Inspiring Story
Caleigh Haber tells us about her journey with Cystic Fibrosis related diabetes while overcoming surgeries and transplants over the years. Subscribe to this podcast for new episodes every Monday.
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Jul 24, 2023 • 46min
Switching From Medtronic to Omnipod 5 - Jenna Goes Tubeless
Jenna has switched to Omnipod 5 after 20 years on Medtronic. We discuss the transition and the pros and cons of a tubeless pump at the beginning of her switch and four weeks later.
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Jul 17, 2023 • 50min
Tidepool Loop App Cleared by the FDA, Now What? - CEO Interview
The CEO of Tidepool, Howard Look, discusses the FDA clearance of the Tidepool Loop app and its future prospects. They talk about the app's goals, including interoperability with various CGMs and pumps, and their partnership with Dexcom. They also mention their open-source approach and willingness to work with other companies. The podcast covers the meal bolusing feature, the Android porting announcement, and the importance of making the technology accessible. The episode explores the diabetes community's contributions and FDA's dedication, as well as the origins and functionality of the Tidepool platform.
Jul 10, 2023 • 16min
Omnipod iOS App, Dexcom Direct-to-Watch & More - Latest Tech News
Omnipod's new iPhone app, Dexcom's direct-to-Apple Watch, extended infusion sets, and Beta Bionics dual-hormone pump. Gary Scheiner and I discuss the biggest tech announcements at this year's Scientific Sessions.
Listen to the episode Origins of DIY Loop to hear about the incredible story behind Loop and the smart group of people who built one of the first closed loop insulin delivery systems.
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Gary's Book: Think Like a Pancreas
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Jul 3, 2023 • 13min
Dexcom Direct to Apple Watch & New 15-day CGM - CEO Interview
I sat down with Dexcom's CEO to discuss its announcement of a new CGM coming in 2024 and Dexcom's direct to Apple Watch support coming by end of the year.
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Jun 26, 2023 • 38min
Showing Diabetes Pride in Celebration of Pride Month
I've always found a connection between my type 1 diabetes pride and being proud for who I am, a gay man. In honor of Pride Month, I spoke with a diabetes educator about how diabetics can spread their pride and educate others as well as its comparisons to being gay.
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Jun 19, 2023 • 48min
Medtronic 780g’s Updated Algorithm - All the Improvements
Medtronic's new 780g algorithm brings a bunch of upgrades to its closed loop system - a 100mg/dl target, 7 day infusion set, and an aggressive meal detection algorithm. I spoke with Lou Lintereur, Chief Engineer of Automated Delivery Systems at Medtronic about the 780g algorithm and the future of their products.
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