Best Disney Blogger Podcasts (2024)

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In the news.. Insulin pen shortage, Omnipod 5 update, once-weekly insulin approved in Canada, and more! 7:59

4h ago7:59

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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 why this could happen anywhere, once-weekly insulin is approved in Canada, update on Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7 rollout, more older people are getting type 1 but more people are living longer with it, CG…

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The business of diabetes - Scott Strumello's perspective after 50 years of T1D 41:00

2d ago41:00

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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 a unique perspective – with a background in finance and consulting, he’s a reliable source of what’s happening in earnings calls, legislation, and the business of diabetes. We have a great talk about …

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JDRF is now “Breakthrough T1D” - Behind the rebrand (and other changes) 34:03

9d ago34:03

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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. You can guess some of the reasons for this change – the “J” for juvenile has long been a turn off for adults living with type 1 – but some of the other reasons are surprising. We’ll do a deep dive into wh…

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In the News... Dexcom to Apple Watch, Metformin during pregnancy, Mounjaro shortage update... and more! 10:31

13d ago10:31

10:31

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, Abbott gets FDA okay for its OTC CGM, new study about metformin during pregnancy, an update on semaglutides, JDRF changes its name, and more! Find out more about Moms' Night Out Please visit our Sponsors & …

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How close are we to glucose-responsive insulin? An update from Sensulin’s CEO 30:18

16d ago30:18

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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 external device, like a CGM, needed. You’d inject and let the insulin do the work. I’m talking to Sensulin CEO Mike Moradi about where their version of this amazing sounding technology stands, his family …

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Good Will Hunting 1:31:09

23d ago1:31:09

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Grab a bag of caramels, brush up on your sines and cosines, and let’s go beat up some smaht kids. This is the hero’s journey of Good Will Hunting. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please fo…

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Disney DAS pass changes, plus GlucosePath & Catalyst studies 38:27

26d ago38:27

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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. We’re going to talk about why this happened, what it means for you, and what else is going on at Disney. Note: this interview was taped BEFORE the changes took place. More about Len Testa's Touring Pl…

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Insulin and Glucagon in the same pump? Explaining the Beta Bionics - Xeris partnership 38:30

1M ago38:30

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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 had that name. Now that they’ve launched the insulin-only version of their iLet, we’re getting an update on the dual chambered version. The big news is a new agreement with Xeris to supply that shelf-sta…

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Inside the class-action lawsuit against insulin pricing, with Attorney Steve Berman 26:45

1M ago26:45

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This week, talking with one of the lawyers bringing a class-action lawsuit against the insulin companies.. a lawsuit that has been inching forward since 2017. It was set to be settled for 500-million dollars and a four year price cap, but then judge said no. Attorney Steve Berman will talk about that last minute surprise, why he’s still going forwa…

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In the News.. T1D increasing in older adults, new iCGM designation, low BG prevention tested, and more! 7:48

1M ago7:48

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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 type 1 and people with T1D are living longer, Eversense gets iCGM designation, new drug to prevent low BG is being tested, Tandem diabetes app recall, and more! Find out more about Moms' Night Out Pleas…

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"You are raising fearless children" journalist Madison Carter speaks at Moms' Night Out Charlotte 58:04

2M ago58:04

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This week, what growing up with diabetes meant for career choices, financial decisions, and family relationships. Madison Carter is a local news anchor who makes T1D very visible – and she does not hold back. She’s generous with incredible insight into how she was raised, sacrifices her family made and what her mom and dad have to say now. This pod…

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The X-Files Pilot 1:15:12

2M ago1:15:12

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Unexplained deaths. Strange marks on the skin. Unidentifiable metal implants. Do you want to believe? This is the Hero’s Journey℠ of The X-Files Pilot. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Plea…

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“As active as I want to be” - Dianne Mattiace uses Eversense CGM to thrive with T1D in her 70s 43:03

2M ago43:03

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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 wasn’t always the case. I’m taking to Dianne Mattiace who is in her early 70s and was diagnosed as an adult, 30 years ago. She was the first person in the US to use the Eversense CGM when it was appro…

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In the News... Ingredients linked to T2D, genetic T1D research, new SGLT-2 guidelines and more! 5:51

2M ago5:51

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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 ingrediant, to type 2 diabetes, reserachers map out the pancreas in a new way that's already yielding new information, new guidliens about using GLP-1s and SGLT-2 medications with exisiting oral meds, gene…

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“How can we continue to move T1D to the background?” Medtronic’s Dr. Jennifer McVean 46:08

2M ago46:08

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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 approved in the US, what does the device – and its seven-day infusion set – look like in the real world. Plus, we have a big discussion about the future of type 1 diabetes – Dr. McVean has lead some significan…

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Meet the newest insulin pump: all about “twiist” with Sequel CEO Alan Lotvin 44:03

2M ago44:03

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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 – with very different software – Tidepool Loop. The company behind this pump – they’re called Sequel - wants to be different as well, hoping to offer solutions to bigger issue than basal and bolus rates. It’s …

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In the News... Dexcom-to-watch update, Wegovy studies, night time hypo research and more! 9:11

2M ago9:11

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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 in the UK and Ireland, more studies looking at heart benefits with Wegovy and diabetes, a new T1D study investigating an injectable to prevent overnight hypoglycemia, lobbying for Levimir, a ChatGPT di…

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The FDA took down this teen’s free bolus calculator. He needs your help to bring it back. 33:49

3M ago33:49

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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 likely been pulled. Apple and the FDA are cracking down on this types of tools – no unreasonable, right? But surely there are more coming.. how hard can it be to create a simple insulin bolus calculator that’s …

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Diabetes Technology: Expectation vs Reality with Dr. Stephen Ponder 45:54

3M ago45:54

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Diabetes technology is getting better and better. We have automated insulin systems that link pumps and CGMs, and smart insulin pens that have precise calculations and reminders. It’s been quite the evolution over the past few years! But outcomes – time in range, A1Cs, aren’t exactly where experts thought they might be. I’m talking to Dr. Stephen P…

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In the News... diabetes drug pricing, vial shortage, pump using Tidepool Loop cleared, insulin cows and more! 10:35

3M ago10:35

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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 be produced for just a few dollars, we upate the insulin vial shortage Lilly announced, a new pump has been FDA cleared, a genetically modified cow can product human insulin, and more! Transcript and…

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The Silence of the Lambs (w/Special Guest Dan Butler) 1:43:05

3M ago1:43:05

1:43:05

Study your case file, steam up a pot of fava beans, and put the lotion in the basket. This is the Hero’s Journey℠ of The Silence of the Lambs. About Special Guest Dan Butler: Dan Butler is an award-winning writer, producer, director, and actor with a career spanning four decades. He’s probably best known for his portrayal of Bulldog Briscoe on one …

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Answering your questions about Tandem’s new Mobi pump (and more) with Director of Product Marketing Ben Mar 37:28

3M ago37:28

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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 the Mobi that make this tiny pump different and we look ahead to what Tandem is working on next. Ben also answers your questions about everything from algorithm updates, international access, and much mo…

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Ep 43: The ADINA Act | OTC and RX Medication Legislation with Jennifer Togal | Food Allergy Talk 1:05:41

3M ago1:05:41

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On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Jennifer Togal. Jennifer is mom to Adina, the spark behind The ADINA Act, which will require all OTC and RX medications to be labeled with any applicable food allergens and/or gluten ingredients and related information. Jennifer carries an EpiPen herself and Adina has Celiac disease, a dairy allergy, …

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"It needs to be easier" - DIY pioneer Dana Lewis turns her attention to exercise and T1D 39:34

3M ago39:34

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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 tool to help you make better and easier decisions around whatever workout you choose. There’s a lot of variability here – big difference between say, weight lifting and long distance running – so this …

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In the News... ATTD updates, new CGMs, drops for diabetes eye disease, scholarships and more! 8:45

3M ago8:45

8:45

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 about CGMs, including new FDA approvals and a look at CGMs outside of the US, new eyedrops are being studied to treat diabetic eye disease and Beyond Type 1 opens applications for their annual Beyond…

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Behind the Wheel with T1D: Navigating Teen Driving and Diabetes 22:55

3M ago22:55

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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 with T1D get behind the wheel is stressful, to say the least! I’m sharing what worked for us and expert advice that may help you and tips to let technology be your friend in the car. This is an excerpt…

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Addressing the “shocking” lack of research into T1D & periods - Tidepool's Period Project 42:24

4M ago42:24

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This week, addressing something that half of all people with diabetes experience but that there is woefully little information and study about. Why is there so little study about periods and type 1 diabetes? We’re talking to two organizations who are teaming up to change that – but they need your help. We’re talking about Tidepool's Period Project.…

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