Diabetech - Diabetes Tech, News, and Management

Justin Eastzer

Exploring type 1 diabetes tech, news, management, and beyond through interviews with experts, tech leaders, and those with diabetes. read less

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4d ago

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. Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Join Patreon for Exclusive Content | Join Diabetech Community Discord Learn more about Diabetes Summer Camp Chris' Diabetes Camp Handout Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Send us Feedback & Join the Newsletter DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.

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4d ago

How Diabetes Camp Works - A Look Behind the Scenes

May 6 2024

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. Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Join Patreon for Exclusive Content | Join Diabetech Community Discord Learn more about Diabetes Summer Camp Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Send us Feedback & Join the Newsletter DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.

Apr 29 2024

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. Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Join Patreon for Exclusive Content | Join Diabetech Community Discord Learn More About Niia and PharmaSens Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Send us Feedback & Join the Newsletter DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.

Apr 22 2024

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. Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Join Patreon for Exclusive Content | Join Diabetech Community Discord Learn More About Twiist and Sequel Med Tech Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Send us Feedback & Join the Newsletter DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.

Apr 15 2024

New Twiist Insulin Pump Explained - DIY Goes Mainstream

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. Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Join Patreon for Exclusive Content | Join Diabetech Community Discord Learn More About Twiist and Sequel Med Tech Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Send us Feedback & Join the Newsletter DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.

Apr 8 2024

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. Join Patreon for Exclusive Content | Join Diabetech Community Discord Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Check out Diana's Podcast | Acquired Podcast on Novo Nordic Follow for more: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook Send us Feedback & Join the Newsletter DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.

Apr 1 2024

Are Non-Invasive CGMs the Future? Know Labs Says Yes

I spoke with Know Labs about the KnowU cgm, its non-invasive continuous glucose monitor powered by RF Dielectric Spectroscopy technology. We cover how the tech works, its recent study showing 11.1% MARD accuracy, and the road toward FDA clearance. Do you think non-invasive CGMs are the future? Join Patreon for Exclusive Content Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Watch Video Podcast on Youtube Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Send us Feedback & Join the Newsletter DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.

Mar 25 2024

Tidepool Loop Gets a Cleared Pump - The System Explained

Twiist, a newly FDA cleared pump, will automate insulin delivery using Tidepool Loop. Tidepool Loop is an FDA cleared automated insulin delivery app built from the popularly used DIY Loop. Join Patreon for Exclusive Content Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Watch Video Podcast on Youtube Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Send us Feedback & Join the Newsletter DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.

Mar 18 2024

Where Diabetes Tech is Headed - Takeaways from ATTD 2024

I attended the ATTD (Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes) Conference in Florence Italy to take a look at the future of diabetes tech. Join Patreon for Exclusive Content Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Watch Video Podcast on Youtube Follow David's Channels: Tik Tok | Instagram DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook

Mar 11 2024

Medtronic's New Simplera CGMs Explained

I spoke with Medtronic about its two new Simplera CGMs: Simplera Sync, a CGM compatible with the 780g insulin pump for automated insulin delivery and Simplera, which works with InPen, Medtronic's smart insulin pen to create a Smart MDI System. Join Patreon for Exclusive Content Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Watch Video Podcast on Youtube DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook

Mar 4 2024

3 Months Using iAPS - The Dynamic DIY Automated Insulin System

I spoke with a fellow iAPS user about our first few months using the open source DIY automated insulin delivery system built for iPhone. Join Patreon for Exclusive Content Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Watch Video Podcast on Youtube DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. iAPS is experimental and not approved by the FDA or regulatory authorities. You take full responsibility for building and using iAPS and you do so at your own risk. Resources: iAPS Website | iAPS Facebook Page | Loop & Learn iAPS Sessions Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Follow Pete's Youtube Channel

Feb 26 2024

Diabetes in the 1950s & How It's Evolved

Michael Dardenelle was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1956, about 20 years after the discovery of insulin. He shares his story about diagnosis and treatment and his health obstacles such as neuropathy and more. Michael, you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. Join Patreon for Exclusive Content Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Watch Video Podcast on Youtube

Feb 19 2024

Sex & Dating with Type 1 Diabetes - Featuring Ariana Frayer

Ariana Frayer shares her experience about how her diabetes has affected her dating and sex life. Hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. Ariana's Instagram Join Patreon for Exclusive Content Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Watch Video Podcast on Youtube

Feb 12 2024

AAPS: Android's DIY Automated Insulin Delivery System

AAPS is the go-to DIY automated insulin system for Android users. I spoke with an AAPS user about her experience using it over the last two years and how it compares to DIY Loop. Sandra is using AAPS version 3.0 during this interview, but has switched to version 3.2 which includes new dynamic settings. She will be coming back on the pod soon to talk about the switch. Join Patreon for Exclusive Content Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Watch Video Podcast on Youtube DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.

Feb 5 2024

How Inhaled Insulin Works - Interview with an Afrezza User

The inhalable insulin known as Afrezza begins affecting blood glucose remarkably faster than injected insulin, in just roughly 2 minutes. Ginger Vieira tells us her experience using Afrezza for three years, how she implements it into her treatment and how it works. Ginger's Website | Ginger's Youtube DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. Join Patreon for Exclusive Content Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Watch Video Podcast on Youtube

Jan 29 2024

Pregnancy with Diabetes - Stress & Anxieties Before Advanced Tech

Melinda Strauss shares her story about the anxieties and treatment for her pregnancies at a time when cgms and automated insulin pumps were not used. This was a fascinating conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Watch Video Podcast on Youtube

Jan 22 2024

Pregnancy & Diabetes Tech - Groundbreaking Research Findings

New research shows the promise of diabetes tech during pregnancy! Stefani Guerra and I discuss a study showing accuracy of the Dexcom G6 and G7 sensors and the efficacy of automated insulin delivery systems during pregnancy. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. Join our Patreon for Exclusive Content Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Watch Video Podcast on Youtube

Jan 15 2024

Dexcom’s New 15-Day CGM & G7 Connectivity Updates

I spoke with Dexcom about its latest cgm called Stelo designed for people with type 2 diabetes. I also got more information on Dexcom G7 direct to watch and connectivity. Join Patreon for Exclusive Content Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Watch Video Podcast on Youtube DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.

Jan 8 2024

Every Insulin Pump Compared - Choosing the Right One For You

This episode walks through all of the automated insulin pumps currently available in the U.S - the iLet from Beta Bionics, Omnipod, Tandem's tslim X2 and Mobi, and the Medtronic 780g. We cover algorithm and setup, water resistance, cgm support, which is best for who, and how cost and warranties work. Gary’s Practice Gary's Book Think Like a Pancreas DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Watch Video Podcast on Youtube

Dec 18 2023

Tandem’s Future Tubeless Pump, Mobi & Dexcom G7 Support

I speak with Liz Gasser, Tandem's EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, about Dexcom G7 support, Mobi's launch and functionality, and Tandem's upcoming tubeless pump called Sigi. Let us know what you're most excited about in the comments! Today's Sponsors: Download Gluroo: iOS | Android Fill out T1D Exchange Registry Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook Watch Video Podcast on Youtube More on Tandem's Tubeless Pump DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.