Best Insulin Pump Podcasts (2024)

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What is EPI? DIY diabetes pioneer Dana Lewis wants you to know your risk 42:20

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DIY Pioneer Dana Lewis was diagnosed with something called EPI – exocrine pancreatic insufficiency a couple of years ago. She’d never heard of it and was shocked to find out diabetes is considered a common co-condition. In fact, 20-30 percent of people with diabetes can end up with EPI. EPI can cause a lot of discomfort and stomach issues – and hea…

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

2h 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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Renza Scibilia: 'I never wanted my diabetes to become anyone else's burden' 1:00:52

8h ago1:00:52

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When it comes to diabetes advocates, few are held in such regard as Renza Scibilia. And rightly so, as for more than two decades she has travelled the world to ensure the voices of people with diabetes are not only acknowledged, but listened to and understood by everyone from world-renowned healthcare professionals to pharmaceutical bosses. Diagnos…

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124. How a T1D personal trainer stopped obsessing over perfection 34:31

2d ago34:31

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We’re introducing a new cohost to the Reclaim Your Rise podcast! Our Coach Manager, Abby, will be taking over the show once a month to interview coaching members and Risely coaches. Today, Abby chats with Kathy about hitting her breaking point with perfection and her decision to join Risely’s Group Coaching program. If you’ve ever thought, “Who am …

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

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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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The winding roads to acceptance with Alex Durussel-Baker 1:04:23

7d ago1:04:23

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Everybody’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis is memorable, but Alex Durussel-Baker’s was particularly far removed from her routine as a 30-year-old business owner living in Edinburgh. Alex was on an aeroplane runway, about to take off for a work trip to the States, when her doctor called with the results of a blood test. Alex subsequently spent three days…

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123. PCOS, bandaid vs root cause health care, and how birth control impacts blood sugar 57:07

9d ago57:07

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Elisabeth DiDonato is a coach on the Risely team and a dietitian with an extensive background in holistic health. In this episode, she’s sharing her personal and professional experience with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), PCOS + type one diabetes, inflammation, herbs and much more. If you’ve struggled with symptoms on (or getting off of) birth c…

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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

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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 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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'I no longer take my daughter to her diabetes appointments' with Tara Humphrey 1:02:33

14d ago1:02:33

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Business owner, fitness enthusiast and adventurer Tara Humphrey is a woman of action. As the CEO of a primary care management consultancy, wife and mum of three adolescent girls, life is already a juggling act, but the family have also been forced to adapt to not one but two demanding chronic illnesses in the household. And despite the inevitable c…

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122. Prioritizing Diabetes Even When You Don’t Want To + 3 Tips for Time in Range 46:17

16d ago46:17

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With 37 years of T1D under her belt, our guest Karen Baumgartner shares her journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. The most challenging period for her was the decade after her children's birth when she had to re-learn how to prioritize her health. As a DCB graduate, Karen provides 3 practical tips that helped her increase her time in …

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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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Avani Ved: 'I felt like I was never going to be good enough, but stigma forced me to figure out what_s important.' 1:16:25

22d ago1:16:25

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When you speak to 27-year-old Avani Ved, you encounter an intelligent, focused, determined and thoughtful woman whose mission in life is to help people. She demonstrates this both in her professional career as a nurse and via her Instagram page, which spreads encouraging messages about life in general, as well as life with type 1 diabetes. But her …

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121. The Revolutionary Innovation in Pump Technology with Xeris x Beta Bionics 33:39

23d ago33:39

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This feels like science fiction, but it’s true! The conversation you’re about to hear is about the next innovation in pump technology that is going to revolutionize management for people using insulin. I’m joined by Xeris Pharmaceuticals CEO Paul Edick and Beta Bionics CEO Sean Saint a week after they announced a collaboration to develop a bi-hormo…

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

28d 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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Diabetes Specialist Nurse James Ridgeway: I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on shift 1:18:36

29d ago1:18:36

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It is apparent from the minute you meet James Ridgeway that he is one of life’s good guys. A Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Education Research Associate living in Leicestershire with his partner Stacey and son Alfie, it was his own type 1 diabetes diagnosis in 2012 while on shift as a student nurse that set him on his professional path. James is inc…

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120. Diabetes and Business Unsliced with Pizza Man Mike Bausch 59:38

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My favorite recording of the year thus far! Meet Mike Bausch, 2x best-selling Amazon author, Guinness World Record holder, and owner of nationally ranked Andolini’s Pizzeria in Tulsa, OK, who has done all of this while living with T1D for the past 20 years. It took neuropathy of the face while training for Officer Candidacy School before Mike would…

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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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Diabetes and CKD: Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment

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Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Ian de Boer, MD Since up to 40 percent of patients with diabetes develop diabetic kidney disease, it’s essential to know how to proactively diagnose and treat them using the latest therapeutic advances and strategies. Tune in to hear Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley discuss diabetes management …

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The schoolboy who set up a diabetes charity with Lochlan and Lesley Murdoch 57:55

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My guest today are Lochlan Murdoch and his mum, Lesley. Lochlan was just four when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Now 15, Lochlan has always had a deep love of football, but a serious leg injury at the age of nine left him unable to play his beloved sport. The subsequent impact on Lochlan’s blood sugars and his mental health inspired him to…

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119. T1D + Thyroid Health with Dr. Sandra Sobel 1:02:57

1M ago1:02:57

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Thyroid dysfunction is 2-3x higher within the T1D population. Today’s guest, Dr. Sandra Indacochea Sobel, a board-certified Endocrinologist, answers your listener questions, and we delve into the crucial topics of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, preventative lifestyle medicine, the role of biotin in blood work, and so much mor…

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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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Australia's First T1D Commercial Pilot Dr Jeremy Robertson 1:18:31

2M ago1:18:31

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This is no ordinary episode, but Aviation Medical Officer and Boeing 737 First Officer Dr Jeremy Robertson is no ordinary man. This undeniably extraordinary story takes us on a 14 year journey, back to 2010 when 31-year-old Jeremy, from Sydney Australia, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes while on a training course in the United States. He was stil…

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Uncovering the Prevalence of Type 1 Diabetes in Older Adults

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Guest: Elena Toschi, MD Approximately over the last decade, lifespans in the general population have increased, along with a rise in the prevalence of type 1 diabetes in older adult patients. Since each patient has a unique disease, the clinician should personalize and devise the best approach to diabetes management and glycemic targets, as well as…

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118. The 15 Minute Golden Rule to Lower Your A1C 22:07

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This episode is for anyone who has been struggling to lower their A1C. Learn just how Risely’s methodology works through 3 unique case studies, plus the “golden rule” that will change how you think about reaching your A1C goal. I’ve also got 5 questions to ask yourself to apply this rule effectively + I announce details on our first workshop of the…

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

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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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117. T1D Hormones, Appetite, Insulin Sensitivity, and Weight Loss with Ginger Vieira 38:10

2M ago38:10

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Today’s guest Ginger Vieira, tells us everything we need to know about the 5 hormones affected by T1D, which impact weight loss, appetite, and insulin sensitivity. We discuss each of these hormones in detail and the positive lifestyle choices we can make to work WITH our bodies instead of against them. We also candidly discuss using Ozempic for wei…

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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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The psychology of food and type 1 diabetes with nutritional therapist Beth Edwards 1:20:58

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‘We can do everything with type 1, but we can’t do everything.’ Beth Edwards is the kind of person with whom you instantly feel safe and seen. Through her work as a nutritional therapist, she encompasses a holistic approach to health, food, stress and type 1 diabetes in order to help people living with the condition reset their relationship with fo…

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116. Meet Coach Katarina + Learn Her Weekly T1D Workout Strategy 51:16

2M ago51:16

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Meet Risely’s newest coach, Katarina Harmon! In an exercise-focused conversation, Katarina and I discuss blood sugar strategies based on workout type, what her workout week looks like, finding the root and motivation for habit change, and the diabetes support dynamic with her husband. She also begins the interview with what fellow Type 1 diabetic a…

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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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The Diaries Check In: Ami Bennayyy Says Heyyy 1:08:56

2M ago1:08:56

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Look who it is, Ami Bennett has returned to the podcast airwaves! In a break from regularly scheduled programming, my type 1 friend Ami and co-host of spin-off series Type 1 on 1: The Diaries pops in to give us a little life update, as it has somehow been a whole year since she said hello on the podcast. We have a lovely catch up and hear about how…

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115. Neil Greathouse: Reclaiming life with T1D "One Day at a Time" 46:33

2M ago46:33

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We’re back for a second episode with the one and only Neil Greathouse! In this episode, we discuss various topics, including his experience directing a film with Nick Jonas, releasing his book, Type 1 Diabetes: One Day At a Time, and becoming a coach at Risely. Neil and I talk about his approach to social media education, validating shared experien…

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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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