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T1Ds are Using GLP-1s: The Latest Research & The Road to Coverage

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.
 
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How AI-Powered Food Logging Could Transform Diabetes Management

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.
 
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How DIYers Beat Pharma to the First Automated Insulin Delivery System

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.
 
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Speaking with Dexcom: Sensor Failures, Recalls & The Future of CGM

Dexcom addresses growing concerns over G7 sensor failures, the recall of receivers with faulty alerts, and an FDA warning letter. We also discuss the upcoming 15-day Dexcom G7, AI food tracking and a new integration between Stelo and Oura Ring. Drop your questions and comments on YouTube.
 
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How One Advocate Advanced Diabetes Tech Accessibility

In this episode, Justin speaks with Melissa Holloway, the founder of SmartStart and a type 1 for over 30 years, opens up about her personal fight to access an insulin pump after moving to the UK—and how that journey led her to become a force for change in the diabetes community. Together, they explore how one voice can make a difference and why community-driven events like Friends for Life are so essential for families navigating type 1. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or person living with T1D, this is a story of advocacy, resilience, and impact you won’t want to miss.
 
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Biggest Diabetes Tech & Research Reveals from ADA 2025

We break down the biggest diabetes tech and research highlights from the 2025 ADA Scientific Sessions. Justin is joined by CDCES Gary Scheiner to discuss new tubeless insulin pumps, an implantable continuous glucose monitor, and updates on a dual glucose-ketone sensor. We also explore cutting-edge research on islet cell therapies, ultra-concentrated insulins, and the potential of amylin as a complementary hormone treatment.
 
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World Traveling As A T1D - Everything We've Learned

In this live episode of Diabetech, I'm joined by Jen Greaves in Valencia, Spain! Jen is a fellow T1D, world traveler, and content creator who spent four months exploring Latin America—all while managing life with type 1. We talk about what it takes to travel long-term with T1D, from navigating insulin supply challenges to staying on top of tech and routines while constantly on the move. Now that I’ve been traveling as a digital nomad for ten months myself, I had a ton of questions for her—and this episode is full of helpful insights, laughs, and honest reflections. Whether you're a T1D dreaming of your next adventure or just curious how we make it all work on the road, this one’s for you. Watch our videos on Jen's page with the links below.
 
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Traveling With Diabetes - Expert Tips From My Diabetes Educator

Over the last 8 months, I’ve been traveling the world as a digital nomad, and I want everyone with diabetes to know—it is possible to travel safely and confidently. Today I'm joined by my diabetes educator, Mary Rose, who helped guide me through my very first trip with type 1 diabetes! Mary Rose and I cover everything from what to pack and how to prep with your care team, to airport security tips, managing insulin on long flights, and important conversations to have with your travel companions. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a months-long journey, this episode is full of practical advice and encouragement.
 
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Dexcom G7 Failures & Fixes - What You Need To Know

We dive into growing concerns around reliability issues with the Dexcom G7. After posting a video online that sparked nearly 1,000 comments from users reporting sensor failures, it became clear that this wasn’t an isolated problem. To explore what’s going on, I’m joined by two experts in the diabetes space: Kamil of the Nerdabetic YouTube channel, and Dr. David Ahn, a practicing endocrinologist. We discuss the recent FDA warning letter Dexcom received, reports of sensor connectivity failures and applicator issues like “goosenecking,” and whether Dexcom is facing scrutiny simply because of its popularity. Most importantly, we talk about the need for better transparency and communication with users.
 
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She Believed CGM Would Change Patient Lives—And She Was Right

Today we explore the evolution of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) — from the first professional CGM in 1999 to the advanced tech driving today’s AID systems, and how these devices changed patient lives along the way. Dr. Grazia Aleppo, a leading endocrinologist and early CGM believer, joins to discuss early CGM innovations, the challenges of adoption, and pivotal research that expanded global access. Plus, we look ahead to what the future of CGM technology might hold. Have you used any of these CGMs? Let us know what it was like in the comments on Youtube.
 
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Using The First Insulin Pump: A Journey Through Diabetes History

I sit down with someone who wore the first consumer insulin pump—the AutoSyringe We dive into what diabetes treatment was like at the time, how the early pump worked, and how decades of evolving tech have shaped her journey and inspired her to educate others. It’s a powerful look at how far we’ve come in diabetes innovation. 
 
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This Video Game Helps People Learn Type 1 Diabetes

I sit down with veteran game developer and T1D dad Sam Glassenberg, creator of Level One—a new smartphone game designed to teach newly diagnosed patients and their families the fundamentals of T1D management. From insulin-to-carb ratios to the impact of exercise and fat on blood sugar, Level One turns complex concepts into fun, interactive levels. With early praise from endocrinologists and patients alike, this could be the educational tool we’ve all been waiting for.
 
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A CGM That Measures Blood Is Coming - What You Should Know

Today’s CGMs measure glucose through fluid under the skin—but what if we could measure it directly from the blood? Today we explore Glucotrack, an implantable device that could become the world’s first continuous blood glucose monitor (CBGM). I’m joined by Glucotrack's CEO and Chief Scientific Officer to discuss the major advantages this device could offer over today’s CGMs. We cover how the sensor works, how it's implanted, and its potential to improve accuracy and supercharge automated insulin delivery. 
 
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Tandem Mobi Deep Dive - 3 Months Using the Pump

I share my experience after nearly three months using the Tandem Mobi, the smallest tubed hybrid closed-loop pump currently available in the U.S. I’m joined by diabetes educator and fellow Mobi user David Mina to dive deep into how Tandem’s Control-IQ algorithm works — including updates with Control-IQ+ — and what to consider before switching from other pumps like the Omnipod. We also discuss David’s journey to becoming an educator, his experience with various pumps, and why he sticks with Tandem. I talk about my own transition from a tubeless system, why I’m loving the Mobi’s quick bolus button, and my growing excitement for the upcoming Twiist pump. 
 
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How T1D Hackers Beat Pharma to Remote CGM Monitoring

We take a journey back to the roots of the #WeAreNotWaiting movement—before CGM follower apps—when a group of determined parents and developers built their own tools to monitor glucose remotely. I sit down with James Wedding, founder of the Nightscout Foundation, to talk about the early days of Nightscout, how it transformed life for families managing diabetes, and the powerful role the open-source community played in pushing the industry forward. From DIY setups and the iconic “Rig” to smartwatches displaying real-time glucose data, this conversation highlights the innovation, urgency, and community spirit that made Nightscout a vital part of diabetes tech history.
 
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