Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes

In the News.. Omnipod 5 approved for type 2, bright light at night diabetes link, Zepbound price cut, and more!

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: The FDA approved Omnipod 5 for people with ...

Why Medtronic and Abbott are teaming up - and what it means for you

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Medtronic and Abbott are joining forces – and we have questions. The announcement that Abbott will create a new CGM, based on the Freestyle Libre, e...

Kicking down barriers: Chris Bright is inspiring the next generation of athletes with T1D

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hard to believe that a generation ago, doctors were still telling newly diagnosed people that they shouldn’t play sports with type 1 diabetes...

In the News... weekly basal + semaglutide, liver targeted insulin, Lance Bass educates about LADA, and more!

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: A weekly basal plus semaglutide is in the w...

“It connects me with joy” - Meet storm chaser Jen Walton

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, when it’s stormy out – most of us head inside. But there are those who just can’t wait for big storms and extreme weather so they can...

The journey to diabetes independence: when T1D parenting becomes “Customer Support”

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I spent a lot of this summer at diabetes conferences and the top question I got from parents was: how did we make Benny so independent with his T1D? ...

Winning at the Olympics with T1D: Gold Medalist Gary Hall, Jr

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Gary Hall Jr was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1999 his doctors told him to give up competitive swiming and drop out of the 2000 Olympics. In...

Fast-tracking progress on a T1D treatment: All about Diamyd Medical

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're hearing more and more about prevention of type 1 diabetes. There’s some big news on that front – just last week Diamyd Medical got fast trac...

In the News...Does insulin use differ by gender? T1D & Covid update, fully implantable CGM studied, and more!

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: A new study looks at insulin needs in men v...

Navigating the insurance maze with T1D - consultant (and D-Mom) Emily Adams

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I think it’s fair to say that we all struggle with insurance issues. Diabetes – or any chronic condition – increases the hoops we jum...

My son was diagnosed with T1D at age two. How was his first year away at college?

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When my son was diagnosed with type 1 more than 17 years ago, the day he’d leave home seemed very far away, but also something we knew we needed to ...

In the News... Generic GLP-1, All-in-one sensor and infusion set, 365-day CGM, T1D & Roblox and more!

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: The Eversense CGM could soon be approved fo...

Dexcom updates from ADA 2024 with CEO Kevin Sayer

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey sits down with Dexcom’s CEO for an in-person interview at ADA Scientific Sessions. Dexcom made a little bit of news at the conference, but it...

What is EPI? DIY diabetes pioneer Dana Lewis wants you to know your risk

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DIY Pioneer Dana Lewis was diagnosed with something called EPI – exocrine pancreatic insufficiency a couple of years ago. She’d never heard of it ...

In the news.. Insulin pen shortage, Omnipod 5 update, once-weekly insulin approved in Canada, and more!

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: South Africa runs out of insulin pens - and...

The business of diabetes - Scott Strumello's perspective after 50 years of T1D

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Strumello has lived almost 50 years with type 1. Diagnosed as a child in the 70s, he found the online community and started blogging. Scott has ...

JDRF is now “Breakthrough T1D” - Behind the rebrand (and other changes)

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JDRF… is no more. A rebranding and name change means the organization founded in 1970 by concerned parents will now be known as Breakthrough T1D. Yo...

In the News... Dexcom to Apple Watch, Metformin during pregnancy, Mounjaro shortage update... and more!

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: Dexcom goes Direct to Watch in the US, Abbo...

How close are we to glucose-responsive insulin? An update from Sensulin’s CEO

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been hearing about smart insulin for a long time. This refers to an insulin that would react to glucose levels and adjust by itself with no ex...

Disney DAS pass changes, plus GlucosePath & Catalyst studies

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Disney very recently made some changes to their Disability Access Services program – often referred to as a DAS pass at Disney World and Disney Land...

Insulin and Glucagon in the same pump? Explaining the Beta Bionics - Xeris partnership

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, creating a bihormonal pump – using insulin and glucagon in one device - has been the goal of Beta Bionics since before the company even h...

Inside the class-action lawsuit against insulin pricing, with Attorney Steve Berman

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, talking with one of the lawyers bringing a class-action lawsuit against the insulin companies.. a lawsuit that has been inching forward sin...

In the News.. T1D increasing in older adults, new iCGM designation, low BG prevention tested, and more!

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: more older adults are being diagnosed with ...

"You are raising fearless children" journalist Madison Carter speaks at Moms' Night Out Charlotte

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, what growing up with diabetes meant for career choices, financial decisions, and family relationships. Madison Carter is a local news ancho...

“As active as I want to be” - Dianne Mattiace uses Eversense CGM to thrive with T1D in her 70s

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, managing type 1 diabetes into your 70s is a bit of uncharted waters.. While thankfully more and more people are living long with T1D, that ...

In the News... Ingredients linked to T2D, genetic T1D research, new SGLT-2 guidelines and more!

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: A new study links emulsifiers, a common ing...

“How can we continue to move T1D to the background?” Medtronic’s Dr. Jennifer McVean

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, catching up with Medtronic’s Senior Director of Global Medical Affairs Dr. Jennifer McVean. It’s been one year since the 780G was appro...

Meet the newest insulin pump: all about “twiist” with Sequel CEO Alan Lotvin

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the newest pump coming to the market is called the twiist. It’s a very different shape – circular with a top half that twists off – w...

In the News... Dexcom-to-watch update, Wegovy studies, night time hypo research and more!

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: Dexcom launches direct-to-watch with the G7...

The FDA took down this teen’s free bolus calculator. He needs your help to bring it back.

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There used to be a lot of bolus calculators in the app store, maybe you’ve used one and haven’t updated it in a while. Don’t try now.. it’s li...

Diabetes Technology: Expectation vs Reality with Dr. Stephen Ponder

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Diabetes technology is getting better and better. We have automated insulin systems that link pumps and CGMs, and smart insulin pens that have precise...

In the News... diabetes drug pricing, vial shortage, pump using Tidepool Loop cleared, insulin cows and more!

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: a new study shows that drugs like Ozempic can...

Answering your questions about Tandem’s new Mobi pump (and more) with Director of Product Marketing Ben Mar

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Approved last year, Tandem’s Mobi is now widely available. We’re getting an update from Ben Mar, Director of Product Marketing, on the features of...

"It needs to be easier" - DIY pioneer Dana Lewis turns her attention to exercise and T1D

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, one of the pioneers of the DIY movement is turning her attention to exercise. Dana Lewis is partnering with other researchers to create a t...

In the News... ATTD updates, new CGMs, drops for diabetes eye disease, scholarships and more!

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: The annual ATTD conference wraps up with news...

Behind the Wheel with T1D: Navigating Teen Driving and Diabetes

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about driving with diabetes! Getting a driver’s license as a teenager comes with enough challenges without type 1, but letting your child...

Addressing the “shocking” lack of research into T1D & periods - Tidepool's Period Project

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, addressing something that half of all people with diabetes experience but that there is woefully little information and study about. Why is...

In the News... MicroGlucagon to speed up insulin, SGLT2 & false positive tests, FDA warns about non-invasive glucose monitors and more!

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: what is MicroGlucagon an...

“It’s the Chaos Lottery & our ticket got pulled” - Sarah Stewart Holland on parenting a child with T1D

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

She calls it the Chaos Lottery – and says we all have different ways of dealing with what life throws our way. I’m talking to Sarah Stewart Hollan...

"I needed to take my own advice" - Catching up with advocate Chris Ruden

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are far away from New Year’s resolutions and it’s feeling a little wintry and dreary around here. Good time to get some motivation and check in...

In the News.. Tandem Mobi released, surprising outcomes for type 2 surgery, exercise and diabetes studies, T1D at the Super Bowl, and more!

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Tandem announces it's ta...

Dexcom’s Jake Leach on a new CGM for type 2, updates on G6, G7 and more!

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we get an update from Dexcom. Chief Operating Officer Jake Leach talks about their soon to be launched CGM for people with type 2. It's cal...

CGM is a legal “reasonable accommodation” Why are many schools still fighting it?

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, legal rights and diabetes have come a long way – but as the technology changes, so have some of the challenges. What happens when a schoo...

In the News.. weight loss & cancer study for T2D, new pump submitted, Summer Olympic hopeful with T1D and more!

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: a look at how weight los...

“It lets us have more fun” - Camp Surefire uses new tech to follow EVERY camper’s CGM in one place

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about diabetes camp! It’s probably still cold where you live, but now is the time to start planning. Your local camp may open for registr...

The Diabetes Community and the Health Care "Rebel Alliance" - with Author Susannah Fox

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard about the rebel alliance of healthcare?  That’s what my guest calls the patient-led movement to improve health & health care. Susann...

In the News... Spray insulin tested, Dexcom T2D sensor submitted, A1C period pads... and more!

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Vertex pauses their stem...

Should glucose be considered a vital sign? Molly McElwee Malloy makes the case

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why isn't blood glucose considered as, and monitored as, a vital sign? That's the question this week's guest is asking. Molly McElwee Malloy has big p...

Is Sernova’s Cell Pouch System a Functional Cure for T1D? An update from CEO Cynthia Pussinen

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sernova is making progress developing a cell pouch system they hope will be a functional cure for type 1 diabetes. This week, we're talking to Sernova...

“What are you most looking forward to?” A T1D New Year conversation with Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! It’s our first episode of 2024 so let’s talk about what this year could bring. I’m doing some predictions with the wonderful Gar...

In the News... Does food-as-medicine work for T2D? Fake Ozempic warning, new Tzield research, My Cause My Cleats and more!

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: a new study looks at foo...

In the News.. Arthritis drug studied for T1D, calls to poison control over Ozempic, Tandem Source released, and more!

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: an existing drug for art...

“Nobody Really Knows How to Help Me" - Allergic to Insulin with Type 1 Diabetes

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Living with type 1 while living with an insulin allergy – how on earth is that possible? It’s what Kate Lecker is going through – she developed ...

“I’m never going to stop speaking up” Mila Clarke turned her diabetes misdiagnosis into her mission

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mila Clark became a popular advocate for type 2 diabetes after her diagnosis in 2016 But she was actually one of the many adults misdiagnosed – she ...

Know Your Rights! Navigating the Legal Landscape of Diabetes with Lawyer John Griffin

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know your rights with diabetes? Our guest this week is John Griffin, a trial lawyer with more than 30 years of advocating in and out of the co...

Our T1Decade - looking back at ten years of T1D with my whole family (replay)

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode title is a bit misleading (sorry!) because Benny is actually marking 17 years with type 1! He's away at college and while I hope to talk ...

In the News... Infusion set recall, diabetes & sleep studies, cinnamon clinical trial and more!

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: infusion set recall, upd...

Ask Us Anything! Moms’ Night Out Providence Panel with Moira McCarthy & Kerri Sparling

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At Moms' Night Out Providence, I was part of an Ask Us Anything panel that included Moira McCarthy and Kerri Sparling. We had a lot of fun on this pan...

“I’m never going to stop speaking up” Mila Clarke turned her diabetes misdiagnosis into her mission

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mila Clark became a popular advocate for type 2 diabetes after her diagnosis in 2016 But she was actually one of the many adults misdiagnos...

Know Your Rights! Navigating the Legal Landscape of Diabetes with Lawyer John Griffin

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know your rights with diabetes? Our guest this week is John Griffin, a trial lawyer with more than 30 years of advocating in and out of the co...

In the News... Levemir to be discontinued, Tandem/G7 integration launches, Beta Bionics coverage, and more!

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Novo Nordisk will discon...

Ask Us Anything! Moms’ Night Out Providence Panel with Moira McCarthy & Kerri Sparling

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At Moms' Night Out Providence, I was part of an Ask Us Anything panel that included Moira McCarthy and Kerri Sparling. We had a lot of fun on this pan...

“Every patient deserves to fully understand” - Art, medicine, & T1D with Dr. Mike Natter

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mike Natter took a non-traditional path to becoming an endocrinologist, starting out as an art student. But it turns out, the universal language o...

"What do I do now?" - Pro sports photojournalist Keith Crear on life after his type 2 diagnosis

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode of our new show, Diabetes Connections TYPE 2. Here's what we're talking about: What IS an A1C? What you need to know about t...

In the News... Weekly basal for T1D, new CGM approved in Europe, T2D caused by pollution? and more...

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: a new study looks at pan...

“That’s the big thing: it’s tiny” - Talking with Tandem Diabetes about the Mobi & more

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tandem’s tiny Mobi pump is FDA approved and set for a limited roll out in the next few weeks. We’ve got a deep dive into its features. Mobi is pho...

Back on the track with T1D - Ryan Reed returns to NASCAR

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been five years since Ryan Reed has been behind the wheel at a NASCAR track. He raced in Vegas earlier this month as part of the Xfinity Cup Se...

In the News.. Oral GLP-1s, diagnosing type 2 by voice?! Tzield update, vegan diet for T1D, and more!

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: new studies on the safet...

Dexcom U rower Tristan Wakefield talks about life as a student athlete with T1D

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Going to college with type 1 is a big adjustment. Going to college as a student athlete with type 1 is on another level. You'll hear from Syracuse Uni...

A Type 1 Diabetes Thriller - Mike Hogan is the Director of “The Cost”

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new movie’s in the works about diabetes called "The Cost". It’s fictional, a thriller co-written and directed by Mike Hogan who lives with type ...

In the News... EASD updates from Dexcom, Vertex, antivirals for #T1D, new guidelines for CGM at school and more

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: lots of news from the EA...

The “Sustained Impact” of CGM - Dexcom’s Jake Leach from EASD

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dexcom’s Chief Operating Officer Jake Leach talks to me about G6, G7, trends in CGM, what the company has its eye on next and answers a lot of your ...

“A couple of people who are trying to make things happen” - Stacey & Rob Howe share what they're working on (bonus episode)

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus episode! Rob Howe is the host of Diabetics Doing Things. He’s also one of the speakers at my Mom’s Night out event coming up in just over tw...

Off to College with T1D: Navigating Communication and Boundaries for Caregivers

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Off to college, just for caregivers! Stacey took part in a webinar panel hosted by The Diabetes Link to talk about advice and experience all around se...

In the News: Medtronic CGM, semaglutide for T1D, Apple teases non invasive monitoring, Keto for kids? and more!

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: a new CGM from Medtronic...

Navigating the wild with T1D: outdoor guide Sarah Janin

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, it’s one thing to push yourself when you live with type 1 diabetes.. we talk a lot about extreme athletes with T1D, but it’s another th...

Life-Saving Legislation: changing the rules around rescue glucagon

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us wouldn’t think twice about using someone else’s emergency glucagon if our child or another adult needed it. But that’s something a sc...

In the News... Abbott nabs Bigfoot, low-dose aspirin for T2D, can ChatGPT answer diabetes questions? and more!

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Abbott acquires Bigfoot,...

Breaking Limits - A Type 1 Diabetes Extreme Sports Documentary

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a new project to show an adventurous side of diabetes. a documentary about extreme athletes with type 1. The film makers are interviewing s...

In the Spotlight with T1D - Driver Ryan Reed, NFL player Chad Muma, and actress Mary Mouser

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet three young adults who are all in the spotlight AND have type 1 diabetes. NFL player Chad Muma, actor Mary Mouser, and professional race car driv...

In the News.. Amazon Pharmacy automates insulin discounts, A1Cs go down for this group, a wild T2D study, and more!

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Amazon Pharmacy will aut...

Our son with T1D is off to college! A candid conversation with Benny about managing diabetes during this new phase of life

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the biggest milestones in my family’s experience with diabetes. Our son is off to college! I asked Benny to come on and talk about what’...

Which tech? What's covered? DiabetesWise has answers for patients and providers

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, figuring out which diabetes devices you want to use is hard enough.. but then you have to navigate insurance. There’s a new effort to str...

"TikTok saved my life" - How Justin went from misdiagnosed to inspiring others with diabetes

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For adults with type 1, an initial misdiagnosis of type 2 diabetes is unfortunately, all too common. What’s perhaps more unusual is what happened to...

In the News... Pharmacy-CGM pilot program, new glucagon laws pass, kombucha for T2D and more!

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: a new pilot program will...

Explaining T1D at School with Teacher and D-Mom Laura Self

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's almost time for back to school! How do you explain type 1 diabetes to students? I asked a preschool teacher whose daughter has t1d to talk about ...

"Diabetes perfection is impossible. And that's okay" - Actress Jennifer Stone

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, actress Jennifer Stone lives with LADA.. she decided to become a nurse and started her first ER job in March of 2020. I asked her what it w...

"There was nothing. There was just a gap" Navigating Menopause and T1D

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about menopause and type 1. It’s hard enough to find information about this part of life for women without diabetes.. so when this week’...

In the News.. Tandem's Mobi approved, T1D and aging study, kayaker with diabetes sets record, and more!

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: a new insulin pump gets ...

How we sent our 16-year-old son with T1D six thousand miles away - without us

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My son Benny is back from a four week trip halfway around the world with a non-diabetes camp program. He says it was amazing! To be honest, I had a re...

Inside Dexcom's Announcements from ADA with Chief Commercial Officer Teri Lawver

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, G7 updates – direct to watch announcements – and a lot more about what Dexcom sees as the next frontier in CGM. A conversation – from...

In the News.. FDA approves new T1D islet cell therapy, what's next for weight loss and T2D drugs, Dexcom and Libre updates and more!

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: FDA approval for a pancr...

"Kickass Healthy LADA" - An eye-opening look at a misunderstood diabetes diagnosis

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LADA is a form of diabetes that is often mistaken for type 2 but needs to be treated much more like type 1. As you can imagine, getting the diagnosis ...

"I want to inspire people not to hide it" - American Ninja Warrior Champion Katie Bone

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Bone is the youngest ever American Ninja Warrior Women’s National winner! She is also a nationally ranked rock climber and has her eyes on the...

In the News... Ozempic compound warning, T1D Go Fund Me study, Tandem timeline update.. and more!

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: FDA warning about compou...

All about Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro - What people with diabetes (including type 1) need to know

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are getting a lot of attention. What are they? How can they help people with type 1 and type 2? Should y...

What does it mean to "Go Bionic?" - A deep dive into the newly-approved iLet system

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The newly FDA-approved iLet Bionic Pancreas is the most hands-off automated insulin delivery system to be commercially available. At set up, all you e...

In the News.. Lilly settles insulin lawsuit, iLet Bionic Pancreas approved, T1D Ninja Warrior winner and more!

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Lilly becomes the first ...

The MiniMed 780G - A deep dive into Medtronic's most advanced system

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This long-awaited Medtronic 780G is now FDA approved. It’s been out for two years in Europe and has features that are a bit different from other com...

A better lancet in the age of CGM? Why PIP's CEO Josh Pittman says sticks still matter

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When many diabetes tech companies are turning their attention to CGMs or closed loop systems, Josh Pittman has his eye on the basics: lancets. His com...