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A frank conversation with the folks at Eli Lilly on the price of insulin. Stacey asks Mike Mason, Vice President Lilly Diabetes and Dr. Sherry Martin, Vice President of Medical Development to explain current pricing, answer listener questions and talk about the recent push of state legislatures asking for more price transparency.
We also get some news on the timeline for nasal Glucagon and a word about Lilly’s new push into encapsulation with Sigilon.
Find out more about Lilly's Insulin Affordability Program
In our Know Better segment we’ll talk about that emergency glucagon, how it works, what mini-gluc is and a little more about the nasal version.
More information about state legislators calling for price transparency
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1:40 Stacey welcome, insulin pricing background information
6:00 Interview with Lilly's Mike Mason & Dr. Sherri Martin
40:00 Know Better: Glucagon, Mini Dose Glucagon & Nasal Spray explained
48:20 Where will Stacey be?
April: Touched by Type 1
May: Lilly Blogger Summit
May: JDRF One Challenge with Riding on Insulin
July: Children with Diabetes Friends for Life
October: Children with Diabetes Falls Church
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Dana Lewis first created #DIYPS in December 2013, just so she could better hear her her continuous glucose monitor (CGM) alarms better. Since that time Dana, and many other diabetes tech pioneers, have pushed forward with the Open Artificial Pancreas System. 5 years later we look at what Dana's doing now and what she has in mind for the future.
Dana also shares what the FDA and healthcare companies can learn from the do it yourself community. We also talk about what holds back many people (like Stacey) from jumping it DIY diabetes tech and why Dana says we shouldn't let our fears stop us.
Learn more about The Nightscout Project
Listen to interviews with others in the #WeAreNotWaiting community here.
In our Know Better segment, Stacey shares a new study about about emotions and stacking insulin, and we explain what "stacking" means when it come to diabetes and dosing.
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1:25 Stacey welcome
2:45 Find out more about our Alexa skill and please leave a review!
4:45 Interview with Dana Lewis
Listen to Stacey's 2013 interview with Dana here
51:00 Know Better segment: All about emotional bolusing
59:00 Where will Stacey be?
April: Touched by Type 1
May: Lilly Blogger Summit
May: JDRF One Challenge with Riding on Insulin
July: Children with Diabetes Friends for Life
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The US FDA this week approved the Dexcom G6 system. It means a smaller sensor and is factory calibrated for 10 days of use, which means no fingerstick calibrations.
Stacey talks with Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer about the details about the system, timeline for consumer availability in the US and internationally as well as what will happen with the G4 and G5 systems already on the market (and integrated with pumps like Tandem and Animas).
Great article from DiabetesMine with more G6 info here
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Abbott gives us an update on their flash glucose monitor, the FreeStyle Libre. Stacey talks to Principal Clinical Research Manager Tim Dunn who's been working on CGM technology for 20 years.
Stacey mentions "hacks" for the Libre: read more here
In our Community Connection segment, how NC State is stepping up to make changes for students with diabetes. Stacey talks to Lisa Eberhart, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator who serves as NC State Dining’s director of nutrition and wellness as well as the dining hall manager, Jaelyn Phelps, who lives with type 1.
And in Know Better, we'll take a look at the new standalone CGM from Medtronic. Good article from DiabetesMine here.
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2:00 Stacey welcome. Should you leave your T1D kids at sports practice without a parent?
6:30 Interview with Tim Dunn from Abbott
28:30 Community Connection: Interview with NC State's Lisa Eberhart & Jaelyn Phelps
45:00 Know Better: Medtronic's standalone CGM
49:30 Stacey finishes the story about how her family handles sports and T1D without a parent present and explains more about leaving her kids alone for the day while she went to a JDRF conference.
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Rob Howe spent 30 days using only over-the-counter, old school insulin from Walmart. Why? He has insurance, he can afford newer insulins and he normally wears the newest Medtronic hybrid-closed loop pump. But he says he had a scare when he thought he might not have the money to buy his regular insulin and he realized that he could educate others about how to do it.
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Under the care of a CDE, Rob gave up his pump and switched to older NPH and Regular insulins. We talk about how it went, what he learned and why this is not the answer to rising insulin prices. Rob is the host of Diabetics Doing Things and is a former Washington Generals player! Stacey gets him to talk about playing against the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters.
In our Know Better segment, a couple of follow ups as Tandem goes international to Canada and Scandinavia and a previous guest, Christel Oerum, is out with a new book.
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2:00 Stacey welcome, talks about over the counter insulin and mentions a few articles with more information.
Consumer Reports: How to Get Insulin at a Cheaper Price
NPR: "You Can Buy OTC Insulin, But Should You?"
Diabetic Connect: Buying Insulin Without a Prescription: What to Know
5:00 Interview with Rob Howe
52:00 Know Better: Tandem goes international and Diabetes Strong is out with a new book
58:00 Stacey on the road:
March 2 - JDRF Type One Nation Summit - Greater Chesapeake and Potomac
March 9 - JDRF Type One Nation Summit - Piedmont Triad
April 14 - JDRF One Walk North Charlotte
April 27- Touched by Type 1, Orlando
May 19 - Riding On Insulin One Challenge, Charlotte
July 11 - Children with Diabetes Friends for Life podcast taping
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Find out the latest from Tandem, makers of the T:slim insulin pump. Spokesperson Molly McElwee Malloy shares how close they are to a hybrid closed loop, which they're calling Control IQ, and other products. Malloy. diagnosed with type 1 as a young adult, was in one of the first artificial pancreas trials back in 2006 (not with Tandem). Also a nurse & a CDE, she talks about her personal story and why she's excited about this technology.
In our Know Better Segment.. two potential and very small insulin delivery devices are getting big grants.
And.. it’s almost time for Diabetes Podcast Week!
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1:30 Stacey welcome / explains a bit about the Tandem interview and the ATTD conference.
4:45 Interview with Tandem's Molly McElwee Malloy
49:15 Know Better: JDRF grants for two potential insulin delivery/CGM systems
52:30 Diabetes Podcast Week info
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This week, insulin maker Eli Lilly enters the device market with announcements of a diabetes “ecosystem," including a new automated insulin pump and advanced pens.
Stacey talks to Lilly's Dr. Howard Wolpert & Marie Schiller who both have substantial personal connections to type 1. They talk about why the company made this move, what the tech is all about and yes, Stacey brings up the price of insulin.
In our Shoptalk segment, did you know the American Diabetes Association has someone dedicated to type 1? You’ll hear from Paul Madden, a longtime advocate who's lived with type 1 for 55 years.
We also talk to The Diabetes Scholars Foundation's Mary Podjasek about and college scholarships for students with type 1.
Links for this episode:
"Lilly Initiates Clinical Trial...." (News Release)
DiabetesMine article on Lilly devices
Beyond Type 1 Holiday Carb Charts
Project Blue November Holiday Tips & Special Events
Shoptalk American Diabetes Association
Shoptalk Diabetes Scholars Foundation
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Dexcom's Senior US Medical Director, Tomas Walker, talks to Stacey in a wide-ranging interview. Walker addresses everything from the features of the new G6 system recently submitted to the FDA, changes to the way the adhesive is created (which may have ease skin issues for some) to the news that Dexcom has partnered with Lilly as the insulin maker enters the diabetes device market.
Plus, in our Shoptalk segment, learn about the Genteel lancing device. Stacey talks to Dr. Christopher Jacobs the device inventor and company founder.
Helpful video Stacey mentioned about the Genteel (thanks, Aaron Johnson!)
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2:30 Stacey explains the new Dexcom-Lilly partnership
5:20 Stacey talks about next year and asks for your holiday stories
8:10 Interview with Dexcom's Tomas Walker
38:10 Thanks to listener Richard for some great info!
39:30 Shoptalk segment with Dr. Christopher Jacobs
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In October 2017, Animas announced it would exit the insulin pump business and discontinue the manufacturing and sale of Animas® Vibe® and OneTouch Ping® insulin pumps. Stacey talks to the company's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Levy about what happened, what customers need to know and the future of insulin pumping as a business.
Read the Animas statement here
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Learn about the Abbott Freestyle Libre, a Flash Glucose Monitoring System recently approved in the US. We talk to Dr. Chris Thomas, the director of biosensor technology for Abbott about what exactly the Libre is, how it works and who it's for.
Plus, Bigfoot Biomedical is now partnering with Abbott to use the LIbre in their automated insulin delivery system. We talk to CEO Jeffrey Brewer to find out how what this means and what's on the horizon for Bigfoot. Good article on the partnership here from DiabetesMine.
You'll also hear from Steve Hanley of KNOW Foods. Stacey wanted to speak to him after he donated all the bikes to the riders of Bike Beyond and wound up learning all about this new company. You can read more about KNOW Foods in this Sweet Life column by Kerri Sparling.
Stacey also shares her take on overnight school fields trips; Benny recently spent three days away with his school. We also address the closure of Animas, what that means to the podcast, Stacey & her family and to customers. Learn more from Animas here.
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3:00 Stacey talks about Animas
8:00 Stacey talks about Field Trips
15:00 Interview with Chris Thomas, Abbott
33:00 Interview with Jeffrey Brewer, Bigfoot Biomedical
1:19:00 Interview with Steve Hanley, KNOW Foods
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