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 19, 2024 • 46min
CamAPS FX - Inside the Latest FDA Cleared AID System
CamAPS FX is the latest FDA cleared automated insulin delivery system for ages 2 and up, including during pregnancy. This app connects with a CGM and insulin pump to automate insulin delivery, simplifying diabetes management. Used in 17 European countries and expanding to New Zealand and Canada, CamAPS FX was developed by Dr. Roman Hovorka after 20 years of research at Cambridge University. Discover Dr. Hovorka's story and the impact of CamAPS FX in this episode.
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Aug 12, 2024 • 47min
The Future of Insulin Pumps - More Options & Stronger Algorithms
From longer wear times and more tubeless pump options to fully closed loop automated insulin systems, the future of insulin pumps looks bright. David Ahn and I dive into the innovations we’ll see in pump technology and what it all means.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 39min
Have You Heard of an Insulin Patch? Meet CeQur Simplicity
CeQur Simplicity is an innovative insulin patch designed to function like traditional insulin injections. This device is applied directly to the user's body, delivering 2 units of insulin with each click through its cannula. It is intended for meal coverage and correction doses, complementing long-acting insulin. I had the opportunity to speak with CeQur's CEO to learn more about the device's functionality, its current user base, and future developments.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 28min
Dexcom G7 Geofencing: What Travelers Need to Know
Users are reporting they are unable to re-download the Dexcom G7 app outside their country. This is due to geofencing built into the smartphone app blocking users from downloading their home-country G7 app while abroad. If you plan to travel outside your country, here's what you should know and how to prepare if you use Dexcom G7.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 44min
The UK's Groundbreaking Guidelines Bring Automated Insulin to T1Ds
The UK's NICE guidelines represent the first time a country has made hybrid closed-loop widely available to its citizens through national healthcare. The groundbreaking guidelines instruct access to be granted to people with type 1 diabetes who fit a broad criteria over the next five years. How does health insurance work where you live? Comment on the Youtube episode (link below)!
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Jul 15, 2024 • 31min
What's Next in Diabetes Tech? Highlights from ADA 2024
I list off the tech I'm most excited about from the ADA's Scientific Sessions. I cover cgms like the Libre 3 Plus that now works with pumps and the latest Dexcom G7 upgrades. I get into pumps from the Omnipod iPhone app, the CeQur insulin patch, and the Luna overnight AID insulin pump. And I get into updates from the Vertex stem cell therapy findings that could lead to a cure for type 1 diabetes.
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More Videos from ADA:
Interview with Dexcom: https://youtu.be/FTjeMorMY30
Twiist Demo: https://youtu.be/FXaK77aFcV8
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Jul 8, 2024 • 38min
Adult Type 1 Diabetes is More Common Than You Think
60% of Type 1 diabetes diagnoses are 20 years and older. This form of diabetes is known as LADA - Latent Autoimmune Diabetes for Adults. Today's guest and I both have LADA and were diagnosed in our 30s. Today I'm joined by Dr. Christon Darden who is sharing her diagnosis story for the first time and tells us how she handles T1D as an Orthopedic Surgery Resident.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 48min
CGM Readings on your iPhone Lock Screen with Sweet Dreams
I spoke with Marwan Elwaraki and Salwa Al-Alami, the creators of the Sweet Dreams app. This app allows you to view your CGM readings on your lock screen, amongst other things. We spoke about how this idea came to be, all of the details surrounding the use of he app, and what the future holds.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 22min
Dexcom's New Sensor Replacement Policy & G7 Upgrades
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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Jun 17, 2024 • 53min
The Eversense Implantable CGM - Speaking with a User
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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