Diabetech - Diabetes Tech, Research, News

Justin Eastzer
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Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 1min

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

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   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Join our Newsletter | Diabetech Community Discord   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content      Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Follow Rob | Listen to Diabetics Doing Things   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. 
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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 1min

Future of the Bi-Hormonal Pump & How it Works

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.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Join our Newsletter | Diabetech Community Discord   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content    Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook     DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. 
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May 27, 2024 • 40min

Using the Tandem Mobi Pump - 3 Months Later

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.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Join our Newsletter | Diabetech Community Discord   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content    Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook     Follow Lissie   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. 
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May 20, 2024 • 50min

CGM Alarm Fatigue & Alert Settings with Libre & Dexcom

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.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Join our Newsletter | Diabetech Community Discord   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content    Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook     Follow Ginger - Ginger's YouTube - Ginger's Books   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. 
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May 13, 2024 • 48min

How Diabetes Camp Works - A Look Behind the Scenes

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.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Join our Newsletter | Diabetech Community Discord   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content    Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook     Learn more about Diabetes Summer Camp   Chris' Diabetes Camp Handout   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. 
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May 6, 2024 • 55min

How Diabetes Summer Camp Helped This Family Grow

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.    Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Join our Newsletter | Diabetech Community Discord   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content    Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook     Learn more about Diabetes Summer Camp   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. 
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Apr 29, 2024 • 39min

The All-in-One CGM + Pump - Niia Explained

I spoke with Marcel Both (PharmaSens CEO) and Anna Martensson (Business Dev. & Project Management) about the upcoming line of insulin pumps from PharmaSens called Niia. We discuss the origin of the company, how the pumps work, and their goal of releasing an all-in-one CGM+Insulin pump in the near future.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Join our Newsletter | Diabetech Community Discord   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content    Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook     Learn More About Niia and PharmaSens   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. 
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Apr 22, 2024 • 56min

The Power of Diabetes Tech with Tom of Type One Talks

I am so thrilled to have Tom Vesely of Type One Talks join me on this episode to talk about what it's like being a diabetes content creator. We chat about growing up with diabetes, overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there with a chronic illness, how diabetes tech improved his life, and the good and bad of being a content creator.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Join our Newsletter | Diabetech Community Discord   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content    Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Follow Tom: YouTube   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. 
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Apr 15, 2024 • 46min

New Twiist Insulin Pump Explained

I spoke with Sequel Med Tech about its newly FDA cleared insulin pump, twiist. We cover the history of Sequel Med Tech, all the details on the brand new tubed pump, how it's worn and what it looks like, and how the DIY community impacted the development and more.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Join our Newsletter | Diabetech Community Discord   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content    Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook     Learn More About Twiist and Sequel Med Tech   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. 
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Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 3min

How Ozempic Works - GLP-1s and Beyond Explained

I spoke with Pharmacist and Diabetes educator, Diana Isaacs about popular GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. We cover how they work, their impact on weight loss, how they help people with Diabetes, and the ever growing issue of cost and accessibility.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Join our Newsletter | Diabetech Community Discord   Join Patreon for Exclusive Content    Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Check out Diana's Podcast | Acquired Podcast on Novo Nordic   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. 

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