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Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and journalist Stacey Simms, Diabetes Connections brings a reporter's perspective to the world of diabetes. Since 2015, Stacey has gone beyond the headlines to ask tough questions, break down the latest research and technology, and share honest conversations with the people shaping diabetes care. From industry leaders and researchers to everyday people living with diabetes, Diabetes Connections delivers the news you need, the stories you love, and the…
Episodes
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. Dexcom G7 approved in Europe, people with diabetes living longer, non-profit insulin and more!
It's "In the News…" Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week: Dexcom G7 approved in Europe, JDRF speaks out on non-profit insulin plan, Ukraine…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesA Star Trek Actor's Next Project: Type 1, The Movie
What happens when the diabetes community and the Star Trek fandom collide? The actor who brought these groups together spent time as a blue-skinned alien on…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn The News... Non-profit insulin in the works, contact lens to treat retinopathy, T1D on the PGA tour and more!
It's "In the News..." Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top story this week: Non-profit insulin announced, Tandem issues warning on some pumps, a common blood…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesThe Diabetes Connection in Pixar's "Turning Red"
When Pixar's new movie, Turning Red premieres, the diabetes community will probably enjoy the story, but we'll be looking very closely at a couple of…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Diabetes help for Ukraine, is COVID-related diabetes temporary? T1D college scholarships & more!
It's "In the News…" Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week include: where to donate if you want to help people with diabetes in Ukraine, a…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesEversense E3: The 6-Month CGM
In February, the FDA approved the Eversense E3 for 180 day wear. That means you could have a CGM working – with no sensor changes needed – for up to six…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Vitamin D, Endos and Telehealth, Type 1: The Movie and more!
It's "In the News…" Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week include: a look at Vitamin D in newly diagnosed kids with type 1, new study about…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesWhen a "Star" Patient Isn't Happy - How Lauren Got Her Diabetes Groove Back
Lauren Bongiorno was diagnosed with type 1 as a child and growing up, she showed every sign of success. She was a division one athlete, playing soccer in…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... FDA approves Tandem Mobile Bolus, Eversense 180 Day Sensor, and more!
It's "In the News..." Got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week include two big FDA approvals! Tandem's Mobile Bolus and Eversense 180 day sensor…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the Pipeline: Sigi Pump System
Last fall, Sigi pump received Breakthrough Device Designation from the US FDA. Although it's still a long way from being released, Sigi is very intriguing; it…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. New way to treat hypos, Does cannabis help prevent T2D? Diabetes at the Olympics and more!
Every week "In the News…" brings you the top stories and headlines around the diabetes community. Top stories this week: A new treatment is being studied to…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"It was incredibly frustrating" When Another Autoimmune Condition Complicates Life with T1D
People with diabetes were encouraged to get a COVID vaccine early on when the shots were released. But what happens when you live with type 1 and another…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Omnipod 5 approved, T1D families win NYC lawsuit, no-prescription glucagon, and more!
Every week "In the News…" brings you the top stories and headlines around the diabetes community. This week: Omnipod 5 is approved, T1D families win a NYC…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesOmnipod 5 gets FDA Approval - Insulet's Medical Director Answers Your Questions
The US FDA has approved Insulet's Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System. This system was submitted more than a year ago but has been delayed due to COVID…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Is worry a T2D risk factor? A new low-cost pharmacy, FDA vs. Lilly and more!
Every week "In the News…" brings you the top stories and headlines around the diabetes community. This week: a new look at access to #diabetes meds, a look at…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesSmaller, Smarter, & More Flexible: A look into Tandem's product pipeline
Take a deep dive into the future of Tandem Diabetes. In December, the company laid out an ambitious 5-year plan to update software, move to a smaller pump and…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Nanotech for T1D, FDA vs Medtronic, Worldwide A1C info and more!
Every week "In the News…" brings you the top stories and headlines around the diabetes community. Top stories this week include: how new nanotechnology might…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Nobody's Talking About It" - The unique issue of getting older with T1D
Diagnosed almost 60 years ago, Joanne Milo loves technology and helped start the popular Loop and Learn group. She's also passionate about diabetes and aging…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. New G7 data, Lingo sensors, COVID & Diabetes studies and more!
Every week "In the News..." brings you the top stories and headlines around the diabetes community. Top stories this week include: a Dexcom G7 data update…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Different every step of the way" - A Dexcom G7 Update (and more) with CEO Kevin Sayer
This week, Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer spoke to the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference about the G7 and beyond. We talk about information from that presentation and…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. new glucose-regulating molecule discovered, eary CGM use helps kids, Lilly ends Journey Awards and more!
In the News... top stories this week: A second glucose-regulating molecule discovered, CGM use closer to diagnosis helps T1D kids, Lilly discontinues "Journey…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes(Un)Doing Diabetes Representation: What the media gets wrong (and what we can do about it)
Diabetes on TV and in movies is rarely anything close to accurate. Turns out, those media misconceptions can be real-life harmful. This week, Stacey is joined…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. Medicare CGM changes, Beta Bionics update, wearables to predict T1D and more!
Our top stories this week include Medicare further expanding CGM coverage, Beta Bionics has an iLet update, ADA announces new Standards of Care, a new study…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Forward is a Pace" - T1D Peloton Instructor Robin Arzon
Peloton instructor Robin Arzon was diagnosed with type 1 as an adult, when she was already an endurance athlete and marathon runner. After her diagnosis, she…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesOur Diabetes Technology Predictions for 2022
We're taking a quick look back at 2021 and a longer look ahead to 2022 and beyond. Stacey is joined by DiabetesMine Managing Editor Mike Hoskins for a fun talk…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Insulin-producing cells discovery, Miss America T1D history & more!
Our top stories in the news this week: Congressional report on insulin pricing, SGLT2 pulled from EU market, Insulin-producing cells found outside the…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesStacey's Favorite Things 2021
This week… something completely different! It's an episode all about my favorite things. With apologies to Oprah, this isn't about the holidays – it's a little…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Tandem's tiny pump, more stem cell progress, a new Rufus the Bear & more!
Our top stories In the News this week... Tandem Diabetes shares a big R&D update, laying out their product pipeline for the next 5 years. More stem cell…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesThe seven-day infusion set is here. What's next from ConvaTec Infusion Care?
When we heard about a new seven day infusion set approved this past summer, we had a lot of questions! We've been told since the very first day of pumping to…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. oral insulin tested for T1D, FDA looks at new tubeless pump, Bigfoot Clinic Hub & more!
It's "In the News..." the only diabetes newscast. Top stories this week include: #T1D oral insulin study moves ahead, FDA gives breakthrough designation to new…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesType 1 Diabetes & Evidence-Based Hope
Is the news about diabetes better than many of us believe? A deeper look into some important studies with two leaders in the diabetes community. Join the…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesThink big (and don't be an idiot) - Dr. Partha Kar on the future of diabetes care
When you have a national lead on diabetes who really seems to listen to patients and delivers on some big ideas, you get our attention. Dr. Partha Kar is the…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Wait Wait.. Don't Poke Me!" The Diabetes Game Show
It's time for one of our favorite episodes of the year! Wait Wait! Don't Poke Me, the diabetes game show! Taped this time around for the Children with Diabetes…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. T1D gene replacement therapy, BG finger scan, insulin on Olympic skis and more!
It's In the News... the only Diabetes newscast! This week learn about: The DIY #WeAreNotWaiting movement gets a medical write up in the Lancet, a big move for…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesAsk the D-Moms Holiday Edition - More Fun, Less Stress (we promise!)
With Thanksgiving almost here and the winter holidays around the corner, we know that diabetes stress is about to ratchet way up. The D-Moms are here to help!…
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In the News.. Tandem & Omnipod updates, T1D kids & COVID and more!
It's "In the News..." the only diabetes newscast. This week we find out about: SGLT2 inhibitors, more evidence this T2D med works for T1D, Tandem & Insulet…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesDiabetes Tech Round Table: What are we waiting for?
At this point in 2021, we thought there would be several new pieces of diabetes technology on the market. COVID delayed several FDA submissions and approvals…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn The News.. Sugarmate update, new BG meter approved, T1D scholarships and more!
This week, the top diabetes stories and headlines in the news include: the popular Sugarmate app loses Dexcom connection, interesting study about internal…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesFrom Angry T1D Teen to Diabetes Educator: Meet Kenny Rodenheiser
Kenny Rodenheiser is a diabetes educator, and a big part of the Children with Diabetes community. But when he was diagnosed as a young teenager, he felt angry…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. Israel implant for type 2, sports study for T1D kids, Tidepool period project and more!
This week, In the News our top stories include: Israeli researchers test an implant for type 2 remission, a new sports study looks at kids with type 1 on…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Amplify the Value of CGM" - Dexcom's Jake Leach talks about Garmin, the G7 and Dexcom One
With Dexcom announcing a big new agreement with Garmin this month, it seemed like a good time to check in on a few issues. Stacey talks with Dexcom's Chief…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. Dexcom Follow update, glucose eye scanner, stem cell research and more!
This week "In the News.." our top stories include: New features for Dexcom Follow, Vertex makes stem cell progress on a functional cure for type 1, funding…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesHalloween Advice from D-Moms Who've Been There (Classic Episode)
The first Halloween when your child has diabetes can seem impossible, but the D-Moms are here to help! Stacey & Moira McCarthy answer listener questions and…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. Dexcom and Garmin partner, faster insulin tested, once a week basal and more...
Top stories this week include: a new adjunct therapy is being tested for type 1, Dexcom and Garmin will officially work together (no more DIY needed), once…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesA new mom (twice!) during COVID, Vanessa Messenger shares her story and her new book about T1D
Pregnancy with type 1 is never simple, but this week's guest faced an unusual complication. Vanessa Messenger has had two babies during the COVID pandemic!…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Medtronic recall, Inhaled insulin for kids, T1D adults called "forgotten population" and more!
It's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: Medtronic expands its insulin pump recall, Afrezza inhaled insulin pediatric…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesPay or Die: A new documentary about the price of insulin
There's a new documentary in the works, all about the struggle of insulin access and affordability. Rachael Dyer and Scott Ruderman, who lives with type 1…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Insulin price drop, COVID T1D study, a through-the-skin CGM and more!
In the News.. this week: Lilly drops the price of some insulins, this T1D group most likely to be hospitalized if infected with COVID, insulin pumps reduce…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesAccess, Education, and Economic Empowerment - The Worldwide Mission of Marjorie's Fund
We have some big problems in the United States in terms of access to and affordability of insulin. But when you look around the world, there are still many…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Implantable insulin pump, Doctors (not parents) miss T1D symptoms, Dexcom shelf-life extension and more!
It's "In the News..." the only diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: Medtronic moves on implantable insulin pump, study: doctors - but not parents - are…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesFrom American Idol to Actor and Advocate: Meet Kevin Covais
Kevin Covais was one of the youngest contestants on American Idol; he was just 16 when he made his debut during season 5. He'll share some behind the scenes…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. BG trends during COVID lockdowns, diabetes sales fraud, A Dexcom G5 message, and more!
It's In the News... the top diabetes stories of the past seven days! This week, what did lockdown mean for BG trends, Provention Bio keeps fighting for…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesThe New Walmart Insulin: Everything You Need to Know
The term "Walmart Insulin" has always referred to cheap, older formulations. But now an agreement with Novo Nordisk means Walmart is selling own branded…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... new info on COVID and diabetes, bioartificial pancreas research, a T1D superhero movie and more!
It's "In the News..." the top diabetes headlines of the past seven days. This week: Why is COVID more dangerous with diabetes? A new study says technology…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesPulled from a meet for his CGM's tape, a high school swimmer with T1D speaks out
A high school swimmer with diabetes is told he can't compete at the state championships because of his CGM's medical tape. It's a story that's been all over…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. CGM Disqualifies High School Swimmer, Dexcom Smoothing, T2 Remission and more!
This week "In the News.." Did wearing a CGM in the water disqualify a high school swimmer? What his family says happened and why they're suing. The ADA wants…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesAll About Afrezza Inhalable Insulin with CEO Mike Castagna
How much do you really know about the only inhalable insulin? This week, Stacey interviews the CEO of MannKind, makers of Afrezza. Mike Castagna talks about…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. type 2 youth study, mini glucagon made easier, CGM via radio waves and more!
It's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! -- Top stories this week: T2D screening guidelines to change New Gvoke Kit approved Gestational Diabetes…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"It's Been Like a Dream Come True" Kyle R. Banks, Broadway Performer with T1D
Kyle Banks is a Broadway performer – singer, dancer, actor – he was diagnosed with type 1 while in a production of the Lion King and had to figure out – pretty…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. Diabetes & COVID booster shots, new insulin approved for pumps, Major League T1D & more!
It's "In the News.." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! -- Top stories this week include the conversation around COVID booster shots for people with diabetes…