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Austin Sympson, a Type 1 cyclist who moved from commercial pumps to open-source Android APS for tighter, customizable control. He talks about why he switched, how he set up and tuned AndroidAPS, using Temp Targets and Dynamic ISF, Unannounced Meal detection and Super Micro Boluses, and integrating his Garmin for rides and remote control.

The twiist insulin pump from Sequel Med Tech is releasing in Q2 of 2025. is bringing a new spin to tubed pump therapy. I met with Sequel's CEO to dive into twiist's launch CGM integration with Libre 3 Plus to its advanced occlusion technology designed for more reliable insulin delivery. We also break down how patients will access twiist through pharmacy benefit managers, a shift that could make the pump more accessible. For more coverage on the biggest diabetes tech announcements at ATTD, check out my social (@diabe_tech) and our recent podcast episode covering the biggest news!   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Watch This Episode On Youtube   Watch Next: twiist First Look | twiist Explained   Join our Newsletter | Support us on Patreon    Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   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.

Endocrinologist David Ahn and I break down the biggest diabetes tech announcements from the ATTD conference in Amsterdam! We dive into the highly anticipated Twiist pump, the newly unveiled and more powerful Kaleido 2, Tandem’s game-changing Control IQ+ algorithm update, Dexcom’s 15-day sensor, and more. This was a HUGE week for diabetes innovation—What are you most excited for? Let us know on Youtube!   Watch This Episode On Youtube   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US residents only)   Join our Newsletter | Support us on Patreon    Follow Diabetech: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Follow David's Channels: Tik Tok | Instagram   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.

The ADA’s Standards of Care shape diabetes treatment, technology access, and insurance coverage worldwide. In this episode, we break down the latest updates, including a major new recommendation that all people with type 2 diabetes—regardless of insulin use—have access to CGM. We also explore the ADA’s stance on emerging diabetes technologies and why these guidelines are considered the “gold standard” for diabetes management. Joining me is Dr. Grazia Aleppo, a leading endocrinologist and former Chair of the ADA’s Diabetes Technology Section, who shares insights into how these recommendations are developed and their impact on diabetes care.   Watch This Episode On Youtube   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up (US only)   Support Diabetech on Patreon  | Diabetech Community Discord   Follow me here: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   DISCLAIMERS: This podcast is not medical advice. 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 is one of the most powerful and customizable automated insulin delivery systems for type 1 diabetes, offering features like overrides, retroactive carb adjustments, and glycemic index logging. In this episode, fellow Loop user Jake Giles joins me to share our experiences getting started, the support (or lack thereof) from doctors, and a deep dive into key features like carb logging by glycemic index, creating custom overrides, and pre-meal targets. Since Loop isn’t FDA-approved or available on the App Store, we also discuss the challenges of building and maintaining it. Plus, we answer your Instagram questions in a Q&A segment! Have questions? Drop them on the YouTube video!   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   Get Access to the DIY Loop Intro Guide + Join Newsletter   LoopDocs | Loop Facebook Group   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up (US only)   Support Diabetech on Patreon  | Diabetech Community Discord   Follow me here: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch this Episode on Youtube   DISCLAIMERS: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. DIY Loop is experimental and not approved by the FDA or regulatory authorities at the time of this video. You take full responsibility for building and using DIY Loop and you do so at your own risk. Results will vary.   *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.

Sernova’s innovative Cell Pouch implants insulin-producing cells, and early trials have helped some people achieve full insulin independence for years. But challenges like immunosuppressants and scalability remain. In this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan Rigby, CEO of Sernova and a fellow T1D, to discuss how this technology works, the life-changing results from clinical trials, and the next steps in diabetes cure research. We explore stem cell-derived islet cells, gene-edited cells that could eliminate the need for immunosuppressants, and Sernova’s long-term vision for making a functional cure accessible.   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up (US only)   Read our Blog + Join the Newsletter    Support Diabetech on Patreon  | Diabetech Community Discord   Follow me here: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch the Podcast on Youtube   DISCLAIMERS: 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.

In the aftermath of the devastating January 2025 Los Angeles fires, a grassroots group of volunteers, led by You’re Just My Type, sprang into action to deliver life-saving medical supplies to people with type 1 diabetes. Liz Van Horhis, who had only planned to visit L.A. for a dog-sitting trip, found herself at the heart of the relief effort. She shares how a simple favor turned into a mission to get critical medications to those in need.   Watch A Community United documentary   Learn more and donate to You're Just My Type   Thank you Medtronic for supporting the production to help us share these stories!   Read our Blog + Join the Newsletter    Support Diabetech on Patreon  | Diabetech Community Discord   Follow me here: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch the Podcast on Youtube   Crew & Special Thanks: Producer, Host - Justin Eastzer Director, DP - Dylan Leonard Producer - Morgan Lester Editor - Tobias Divine Sound - Fiona Gaye B Camera - Zack Patrick Production Asst. - Craig Low Management - Catherine Lawson Medtronic Rep. - Ashley Patterson Donated Footage - TJ Wait   All funding received for this documentary went directly to supporting the production of the film. It was important to both me and our Director, fellow T1D Dylan Leonard, that we did not accept compensation from this project.

For decades, people with type 1 diabetes have heard that a cure is just “5-10 years away” – yet here we are, still waiting. Many have grown skeptical, but after this conversation, you might just walk away with hope! Journalist and fellow T1D Ginger Vieira joins me to break down the latest breakthroughs in diabetes cure research. From companies that have already cured people to game-changing innovations that eliminate the need for immunosuppressants, Ginger dives into why there is real incentive for a cure, and why we might be closer than ever before.   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up (US only)   Read our Blog + Join the Newsletter    Support Diabetech on Patreon  | Diabetech Community Discord   Follow me here: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch the Podcast on Youtube   Breakthrough T1D   DISCLAIMERS: 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.

2025 is set to bring major advancements in diabetes technology, from AI-driven CGMs to new insulin pumps like Medtronic’s upcoming 8-series and patch pump, and the Tidepool Loop-based twiist pump. I spoke with Gary Scheiner, a CDCES and author of Think Like a Pancreas, to break down what these innovations mean for diabetes management.   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US only)   Read our Blog + Join the Newsletter    Support Diabetech on Patreon  | Diabetech Community Discord   Follow me here: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Gary’s Practice Gary's Book Think Like a Pancreas   Watch the Podcast on Youtube   DISCLAIMERS: 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.

The Beta Bionics iLet insulin pump continues to impress with rapid updates like an upgraded design, expanded CGM integrations, and the sleek Blue Circle Follower App. I sit down with Beta Bionics’ Chief Product Officer, Mike Mensinger—known for his work on the Dexcom Follow feature and InPen smart insulin pen—to explore the iLet’s new features, including Libre 3 Plus integration, and exciting future plans like tubeless pump technology, a fully closed-loop algorithm, and a bi-hormonal pump with glucagon. Let us know your comments on Youtube!   Learn about Omnipod 5 (today's sponsor)*   T1D Exchange Registry Sign up  (US only)   Read our Blog + Join the Newsletter    Support Diabetech on Patreon  | Diabetech Community Discord   Follow me here: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch the Podcast on Youtube   DISCLAIMERS: 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.