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Medtronic, soon-to-be MiniMed, officially launched its brand-new Instinct CGM in the U.S., a 15-day, no-calibration sensor that pairs seamlessly with the 780G insulin pump. I sit down with Medtronic’s Laura Endres to break down everything. Laura gives us a live demo of the Instinct applicator, explains how it integrates with both the 780G and the upcoming MiniMed Go smart pen platform, and shares why Medtronic partnered with Abbott to bring this sensor to market so quickly. We also get into how Instinct compares to Simplera, why users might choose one over the other, and what the roadmap looks like for next-generation pumps, algorithms, and the upcoming MiniMed spin-off.   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

On our new show Optimizing Diabetes Tech (ODT) my co-host Gary Scheiner CDCES and I discuss how people with diabetes can take full advantage of their continuous glucose monitors to make managing Diabetes easier and safer. We get into how to react to alarms, adjust settings, and the features you need to know about. We also answer your questions about CGMs.   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   Learn About Integrated Diabetes Services (Gary’s Practice)   Send us YOUR questions!   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

I sit down with Josiah Dykstra—a cybersecurity expert who spent nearly two decades at the NSA and has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years—to explore what diabetes management looks like inside some of the most locked-down buildings in the world. We talk about what happens when your phone, smartwatch, and even certain medical devices are banned; why a standalone Dexcom receiver became essential for his T1D care; and how government security teams decide which pumps, CGMs, pacemakers, and hearing aids are safe enough to enter classified spaces. Josiah opens up about his long-standing fears around pump hacking, why early insulin pump vulnerabilities shook the cybersecurity world, how risk decisions are made at the highest levels, and what finally convinced him to consider automated insulin delivery. We also dig into FDA regulation, the evolving state of medical device cybersecurity, and what all of this means for the future of diabetes tech.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

I sit down with endocrinologist and diabetes tech expert Dr. David Ahn to unpack the future of tubeless insulin pumps and automated insulin delivery for people with type 1 diabetes. We break down how companies like Omnipod, Tandem (with its tubeless Mobi and 7-day infusion set), Beta Bionics with its reusable mint patch pump, and Medtronic’s upcoming MiniMed Fit are racing to own the next generation of patch pumps. We talk about what Omnipod needs to do with its next-gen system to stay competitive, why 7-day wear and reusable parts matter, and how algorithms—from Loop to iLet—are evolving toward more hands-off, closed-loop insulin delivery. We also dig into big questions around dual-hormone systems using glucagon, how far current CGM technology can really take us, and whether fully closed-loop insulin pump systems without carb counting are actually realistic.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

I sit down with Breakthrough T1D CEO Dr. Aaron Kowalski to trace his journey—from open-source roots and the early CGM days to leading one of the most influential organizations in diabetes. We dig into how the Artificial Pancreas Project helped make CGMs and AID systems mainstream, and why Aaron believes he’ll one day take off his insulin pump. He breaks down today’s cure pathways—cell replacement and regeneration, immune modulation, and prevention—plus Project ACT to accelerate cell therapies. We also cover the stages of type 1 diabetes and the latest on teplizumab, alongside the push for dynamic algorithms and smarter insulins.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   Sign up for Diabetech All Access   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   ▶️ Watch the video episode   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your medical care team before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

Pregnancy with diabetes can feel overwhelming—and our healthcare system doesn’t always provide the support people need. In this episode, I talk with Kari Cao and Kelly Carter from RenewRx, a platform transforming prenatal care with behavior-based coaching, CGM insights, and real-time support for both patients and providers. It’s a heartwarming conversation about how they’re filling the gaps in our healthcare system and empowering women through one of the most important journeys of their lives.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   Sign up for Diabetech All Access   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   ▶️ Watch the video episode   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your medical care team before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

Researchers are pushing the boundaries of noninvasive glucose monitoring—by looking to the brain. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Casey Halpern, founder and CEO of SynchNeuro, a startup developing a small wearable that sits behind the ear and reads brainwave activity (EEG) to track glucose levels. The device interprets electrical signals from the hypothalamus and other brain regions to detect shifts in glucose, stress, and metabolism in real time. Early testing suggests accuracy close to today’s CGMs—but without the needle. Dr. Halpern shares how this technology works, what’s next in development, and why brain-based monitoring could redefine the future of wearable health tech.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   Sign up for Diabetech All Access   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   ▶️ Watch the video episode   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your medical care team before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

Before CGM data hit Apple Watches or official apps, Kate Farnsworth and a community of determined parents made it happen themselves. Labeled “helicopter parents” by companies Dexcom, they soldered devices, coded software, and launched Nightscout—the first way to view glucose data remotely. Kate went on to found the Looped Facebook group helping over 30,000 families build their own open-source insulin systems years before commercial AID pumps existed. In this episode, Kate shares how DIY innovation transformed her relationship with her daughter, pushed regulators like Health Canada to adapt, and ultimately led her to work inside medtech with Beta Bionics and Sequel MedTech (makers of the twiist pump). It’s the story of how passion, code, and community changed diabetes care forever.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   ▶️ Watch the video episode   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your medical care team before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

The twiist insulin pump from Sequel Med Tech is finally in users’ hands—and people have thoughts! I sas down with two early adopters, Sean Wilkinson and nurse practitioner Jori Matushek, to discuss their first month using twiist. They dive into everything from the algorithm’s unique features—like emoji-based bolusing and retroactive carb adjustments—to infusion set design, occlusion detection, and how it feels to wear. The trio also breaks down their glucose results, user experience with the Libre 3 Plus CGM, and how easy (or not) it was to get on the system. Whether you’re pump shopping or just curious about what makes twiist different, this conversation has you covered.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   Sean's twiist Patch Hack   ▶️ Watch the video episode   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your medical care team before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

This episode explores the Medtrum automated insulin system, a tubeless patch pump available across Europe, Argentina, New Zealand and more. Mariska Francke shares her experience after two years on the pump and four months using the Medtrum Nano CGM—covering setup, app use, alerts, and what it’s like day-to-day. She opens up about improved sleep, accuracy challenges, and what’s ahead with Medtrum’s next-generation sensors. We also address sensor accuracy as many followers say it's a problem area for them.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   ▶️ Watch the video episode   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your medical care team before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

I sit down with engineer and diabetes innovator Lane Desborough to explore how control loops shape our everyday lives—and why they’re the foundation of diabetes technology. Lane shares his journey from building Nightscout to pioneering new ways to speed up diabetes device innovation. We dive into his latest work using simulations to help regulators clear devices faster, without sacrificing safety. Could this be the key to shrinking years-long approval timelines into something closer to consumer tech?   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   ▶️ Watch Episode In Video   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your medical care team before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

From inhaled insulin to an oral smart insulin pill the future of insulin innovation is bright! David Ahn and I discuss the history of insulin, why it is slower than insulin produced from the pancreas and the standings of insulin research in the works, such as once-a-week long-acting insulin injections.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   Follow David Ahn here: Instagram | Tik Tok | X   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

We dive into type 3C diabetes, a lesser-known form that develops after pancreatic damage from pancreatitis, surgery, or trauma. Ivan Werning breaks down how it differs from type 1 and type 2, the challenges of delayed diagnosis, and the realities of managing both blood sugar and digestion. We also explore how he uses the CeQur Simplicity insulin patch why awareness of this rare condition is so important.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

I sit down with Tandem Diabetes' Senior Director of Product Marketing, Ben Mar, to unpack all the big tech coming from the company and recent safety warnings users should be aware of. We get the first public video demo of the 7-day SteadiSet infusion set, unpack the upcoming tubeless Mobi option, and Ben shares updates on Libre 3 Plus integration and an Android app coming soon. I also asked Ben a ton of your questions including whats next for product availability around the globe. If you're a Tandem user or thinking about using its tech, you don't want to miss this one!   Watch The Podcast   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

Diabetes tech often advances slowly because of hard constraints: safety, liability, FDA clearance, and reimbursement—so apps take years, pump designs stagnate, and algorithms lag behind what’s possible. In this episode, we unpack how those forces shape timelines and what’s being done to move faster without sacrificing safety. Joining me is Shannon Lantzy, a regulatory innovation expert who started at NASA, earned a PhD in decision science, and later worked with the FDA. She explains how review teams weigh risk, what safeguards drive approvals, and how universal testing standards and simulators could help companies ship meaningful updates sooner.   Watch Video / Learn About the T1D Moonshot   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

DIY Loop user Taylor Patterson built an AI-powered food analysis tool right into the AID app—helping users take pictures, scan barcodes, or enter text and voice prompts to get carb estimates, nutrition breakdowns, and diabetes-oriented notes. In this episode, Taylor explains how he created the feature in just 30 minutes, how it’s already helping him improve his time in range, and why AI could change the way people with diabetes approach meals and treatment.   Learn about Loop (Loop & Learn)   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Watch this episode on YouTube   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

We cover ADCES 2025 updates on how diabetes educators are adapting to AI, new insights on mental health and eating disorders in type 1, and eye-opening stats about access to care. We also dive into the latest diabetes tech, including the Pivot pump, DIY systems, and carb awareness research. And lastly, we discuss major progress toward a cure for type 1 diabetes, with companies like Vertex and Sana moving faster than ever. I’m joined by two incredible diabetes educators, Mary Rose Deraco and Meg Moreta, to break it all down and share why education remains such a critical — and often overlooked — part of diabetes care.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Watch This Episode On Youtube   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

We dive into the growing off-label use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro among people with type 1 diabetes. I'm joined by longtime diabetes advocate and healthcare executive Marie Schiller to explore the benefits, risks, and evolving research around these drugs. We discuss new studies, including the ADJUST-T1D trial, showing improved A1C, increased time in range, reduced insulin needs, and moderate weight loss—without major safety concerns. Marie shares her personal journey with GLP-1s, why they could be a game-changer when combined with AID systems, and the barriers to insurance coverage and FDA approval. The conversation also covers how people are accessing these medications, ongoing clinical trials, and the need for a multipronged treatment approach in type 1 care.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Watch This Episode On Youtube   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

AI-powered food tracking is changing how people with diabetes count carbs and manage their glucose. In this episode, I speak with Aurelian Briner, CEO and co-founder of the SNAQ app—an AI-driven diabetes app that uses photos, voice notes, and machine learning to estimate carbs, log meals, and predict glucose spikes. We dive into how AI is transforming diabetes management, the importance of personalized insights, and the challenges of building accurate food recognition tools. With new features like Dexcom’s Smart Food Log and the growing potential of AI companions, this episode explores what the future of diabetes tech looks like.   Join the Diabetech Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Watch This Episode On Youtube   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.

This episode explores the early days of diabetes data integration and the rise of open-source AID systems with Brandon Arbiter, Co-Founder and Acting CEO of Tidepool. Brandon shares how his passion for location data led to the creation of Tidepool, now a key platform in diabetes tech. We discuss the pivotal people who shaped the open source space, big moments in the development of AID systems, Tidepool’s role in FDA-clearing the Loop algorithm, and what the future of proactive diabetes care could look like.   Join our Newsletter   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Watch This Episode On Youtube   Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.    *10-day trial eligibility may vary. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit omnipod.com/diabetech for clinical disclaimers, terms and important safety information. The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.