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by Stacey Simms
Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and journalist Stacey Simms, Diabetes Connections brings a reporter's perspective to the world of diabetes. Since 2015, Stacey has gone beyond the headlines to ask tough questions, break down the latest research and technology, and share honest conversations with the people shaping diabetes care. From industry leaders and researchers to everyday people living with diabetes, Diabetes Connections delivers the news you need, the stories you love, and the questions you want answered. Smart, engaging, and always focused on the diabetes community.
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- Today25 min
Finding Diabetes Joy: How Poetry Helped Ephraim Navigate a T1D Diagnosis
In this bonus episode of Diabetes Connections, meet Ephraim Sommers, an English professor and poet diagnosed with LADA (a slower-developing form of type 1 diabetes) in his early 40s. Even though his father has type 1, Ephraim wasn't prepared for the fear, anxiety, and mental load of managing diabetes himself. So he turned to poetry. Every weekday, he sat in a coffee shop and wrote about gratitude. Those poems became Diabetic Gumdrops, a new book about finding joy while living with diabetes. We talk about shifting from fear to gratitude, advocating for yourself, and why poetry might help even if you haven't read a poem since high school. Plus, Ephraim lives right here in the Charlotte area! We had a great time talking about the local T1D community and how important connection can be. Check out all of our events like Moms' Night Out and Club 1921 here. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Omnipod - Simplify Life All about Dexcom All about VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com
- 3 days ago38 min
Can a 100-Old Vaccine Impact Type 1 Diabetes? A Conversation with Dr. Denise Faustman
This week on Diabetes Connections - looking into a very old vaccine to get new results for people with type 1. Dr. Denise Faustman's research into the BCG vaccine has been making headlines for a long time, and she's now sharing new results from her clinical trials, including some pretty remarkable claims about A1C, insulin use, and time in range. Now, I know some of you may be surprised that I'm having Dr. Faustman on the show. She's a very controversial figure in the diabetes research world, and her work has sparked plenty of debate and skepticism over the years. We're not ignoring any of that. In fact, we talk directly about the controversy, why she believes her research has faced resistance, and what it would take for BCG to become a widely accepted treatment. This podcast is not intended as medical advice if you have those kinds of questions please contact your healthcare provider. More about Dr. Faustman's work here More about the controversy and history here Check out all of our events like Moms' Night Out and Club 1921 here. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Omnipod - Simplify Life All about Dexcom All about VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com
- 1 weeks ago13 min
In the News... CGM Coverage, Why A1C vs GMI Matters, Fully Implantable CGM Trialed, T1D at the NYC Marathon and more
This week on Diabetes Connections In the News… big insurance changes could affect your CGM coverage, a new study looks at why the difference between estimated A1C from CGM and the A1C from the lab could really matter to your health, Eversense CGM starts testing a new version that's completely below the skin, news about heart health and type 1, the next generation of weight loss drug and a big week for sports on the highest level with type 1. And it's diabetes awareness momth! It's all coming up right after this. (AD BREAK) Welcome! I'm your host Stacey Simms and this is an In The News episode.. where we bring you the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. A reminder that you can find the sources and links and a transcript and more info for every story mentioned here in the show notes. Diabetes Awareness Month – I've got some news there, but there are SO many campaigns and releases this month. I've always said it's always diabetes awareness month around here and these awareness campaigns are for the engeral ppulario. So I'm sure you're inundated – I'll highlight what I think it noteworthy. We're in Phoenix this week for our last in person event of the year. This is a Club 1921 event for the whole community. We will have more of these next year – but our Next in person event will be Tampa in March for MNO – that's open and we have a flash sale until the end of this month. Okay.. our top story this week: XX Some people with diabetes may have to switch continuous glucose monitors starting January 1, 2027, because of insurance coverage changes involving CVS Caremark and Aetna. According to the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition, some plans are moving to exclusive contracts that favor Abbott's FreeStyle Libre over Dexcom. Not everyone will be affected, and some patients may still be able to get their preferred CGM covered through medical rather than pharmacy benefits. DPAC is pushing back, arguing that insurance contracts shouldn't force people to change diabetes technology that's working for them. The organization is encouraging people to contact CVS Caremark and Aetna leadership through its online advocacy campaign. https://diabetespatientadvocacycoalition.quorum.us/campaign/cgmcvs XX Dexcom is fa
- 2 weeks ago32 min
What We Learned at the Very First Breakthrough T1D Clinical & Research Congress, with Anastasia Albanese-O'Neill
What happened at the very first Breakthrough T1D Clinical and Research Congress? More than a thousand people from 33 countries came together to talk about everything from islet cell transplants and new treatments to screening, prevention, and the growing role of GLP-1 medications in type 1 diabetes. I'm talking to Anastasia Albanese-O'Neill, vice president, medical affairs for Breakthrough, who joins us fresh off the conference to share the biggest headlines, what she's most excited about, and why she says we're at an inflection point in type 1 diabetes care. We also talk about how even the most promising breakthrough won't make a difference unless people can actually access it. This podcast is not intended as medical advice if you have those kinds of questions please contact your healthcare provider. More about the Congress here Check out all of our events like Moms' Night Out and Club 1921 here. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Omnipod - Simplify Life All about Dexcom All about VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com
- 3 weeks ago27 min
Meet GLUKI, the T1D App Helping Kids Learn Through Play
On this bonus episode of diabetes connections.. the creator of Gluki, a new app designed to help kids understand diabetes through games, rewards, and interactive learning. I'm talking to Staci DePatie who lives with type 1. Staci's working with students at UC Irvine to bring Gluki to life, including some interesting new AI features. We'll talk about how it all works, why she believes building what she calls "diabetes IQ" is so important, and I'll ask some questions about AI safety, cost, and whether kids really want to spend more time thinking about diabetes, even if it's as part of a game. This podcast is not intended as medical advice if you have those kinds of questions please contact your healthcare provider. Check out all of our events like Moms' Night Out and Club 1921 here. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Omnipod - Simplify Life All about Dexcom All about VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com
- 3 weeks ago19 min
In the News.. Dexcom controversy, New T1D research, and a World Series moment to remember!
This week on Diabetes Connections In the News… a change from Dexcom sparks a big community response New developments in the race to protect insulin-producing beta cells, Lilly's GLP-1 pill moves closer to approval in Europe, and could remote monitoring help kids with type 1 improve their glucose management? Plus, are pregnant women being left behind by automated insulin delivery technology? And a Major League moment to remember as a player with type 1 diabetes sends the Milwaukee Brewers to the World Series! Check out all of our events like Moms' Night Out and Club 1921 here. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Omnipod - Simplify Life All about Dexcom All about VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com Transcript: Welcome! I'm your host Stacey Simms and this is an In The News episode.. where we bring you the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. A reminder that you can find the sources and links and a transcript and more info for every story mentioned here in the show notes. Who else is getting ready for 2027? I know, I can't believe it either but I'm already booking to speak and we've got events on the books. I will not wish the rest of this year away, we've still got a lot going on, but please follow along, I'll keep you posted on where we're going and what's up. Off to Seattle in a couple of days for MNO.. Okay.. our top story this week: XX Dexcom is facing criticism from the diabetes community after users were presented with updated terms and conditions as they used the app. The notification included the message, "Please uninstall app if you don't agree." Some users reported they couldn't get past the notification to view their glucose readings without accepting the terms. The controversy centers on provisions involving mandatory arbitration and class action waivers. Those provisions can limit a user's ability to pursue certain legal claims against Dexcom in court, instead requiring disputes to be handled through individual arbitration. The updated terms also raise questions about data privacy and the use of information for artificial
- Oct 13, 202639 min
Sernova + Seraxis: A New Partnership in the Race for a T1D Cure with CEOs Johnathan Rigby and Dr. Will Rust
A new company brings together two technologies: lab-grown insulin-producing cells and an implantable pouch designed to help those cells survive and function inside the body. Sernova makes the pouch, Seraxis grows the cells – together they are BetaNova hopes that bringing these two technologies together could move us closer to a functional cure for type 1 diabetes. So what does this merger really mean? What makes these cells different? And could this approach eventually work without immunosuppressive drugs and actually be available to millions of people with type 1? I'm talking with the CEOs of the companies that are merging: Jonathan Rigby – who lives with type 1 - and Will Rust about the science, the challenges, and why they believe this combination could be a game changer. Our past episodes with Sernova here This podcast is not intended as medical advice if you have those kinds of questions please contact your healthcare provider. Check out all of our events like Moms' Night Out and Club 1921 here. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Omnipod - Simplify Life All about Dexcom All about VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com
- Oct 11, 202622 min
What's Next for Dexcom? G8, New Research & Your Questions with Jessica Castle, VP Global Medical Affairs
On this bonus episode of Diabetes Connections, catching up with Dexcom after the EASD international conference. I'm asking your questions about longer sensor wear for kids, changes to adhesive, what's going on with the G8 and more. Plus Dexcom presented a few studies at the summer conferences about some pretty significant benefits of CGM, including fewer DKA-related hospital visits for people with type 1 and improved glucose outcomes for people with type 2 who aren't using insulin. This podcast is not meant at medical advice, if you have those types of questions, please ask your healthcare provider. Check out all of our events like Moms' Night Out and Club 1921 here. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Omnipod - Simplify Life All about Dexcom All about VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com
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Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and journalist Stacey Simms, Diabetes Connections brings a reporter's perspective to the world of diabetes. Since 2015, Stacey has gone beyond the headlines to ask tough questions, break down the latest research and technology, and share honest conversations with the people shaping diabetes care. From industry leaders and researchers to everyday people living with diabetes, Diabetes Connections delivers the news you need, the stories you love, and the questions you want answered. Smart, engaging, and always focused on the diabetes community.
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