Next-Level Diabetes Tech-- Innovations, Comparisons, and Expert Advice

In Episode 46 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, host Gary Scheiner, owner and clinical director of Integrated Diabetes Services, welcomes Dr. Inge Van Boxelaer. Dr. Boxelaer is an endocrinologist from Belgium, a diabetes technology expert, and the founder of Diabetotech. Together they discuss and compare continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems available in the US as well as in Europe. They share insights on the rapidly evolving landscape of diabetes tech, the challenges of comparing different systems, and the importance of patients and healthcare providers staying up to date. Meet Your Host and his guest: Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES, is the award-winning author of Think Like a Pancreas as well as numerous other books that act as guides for people living with diabetes. A Certified Diabetes Care & Education, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist, and person living with type 1 diabetes since 1985, Dr Inge Van Boxelaer, is an endocrinologist in Belgium. She's on a mission to improve the lives of people with diabetes by making sure that both healthcare providers and people with diabetes are up to date on all the latest in diabetes technology. Her platform Diabotech is recognized as a top international resource for insight and education. What you will learn: ✔️ Diabetes technology is rapidly evolving, therefore ongoing education for healthcare providers is crucial for effective diabetes management ✔️Open-source and DIY systems are gaining traction but are not widely used in all regions of the world. ✔️Emerging technologies, such as implanted sensors, are changing diabetes management. ✔️Do not hesitate to try new diabetes technologies available. ✔️Healthcare providers should encourage patients to find the right system that fits their lifestyle. Chapters: 00:13 Welcome and introduction 01:28 Dr. Inge Boxelaer 04:29 The challenges of health care teams lacking technology knowledge 06:24 How Dr. Inge von Boxelaer helps healthcare providers better help their diabetes patients 8:07 Who Dr. Inge Boxelaer works with. 10:00 What diabetes technology is hot in Europe right now? 18:14 The best pieces of diabetes technology currently available. 22:55 Meeting the challenge of getting people to pre-bolus or bolus 28:13 Which connected insulin pen gets top marks? 29:01 What is the best data software? 31:03 What systems would Dr. Boxelaer use to manage type 1 diabetes? 34:22 What advice would you give for getting the most out of your diabetes technology? Resources Mentioned: Think Like a Pancreas (Fourth Edition) https://www.diabetotech.com/ Diabetotech Courses GlucoTrack https://glucotrack.com/ Ypsomed Libre 3 https://hellokaleido.com/ https://www.medtrum.com/product/nanopump.html Dexcom G7 Minimed Tandem CLOSE IT Trial Connect with Us: 🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com 🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook 🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/ , or email [e-mail] Subscribe and Review If you enjoyed this episode subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode. Also, leave a review to let us know what you think, and share this episode with others who will enjoy it as well! More great episodes like this: ✔️ATTD Discoveries with Melissa Holloway ✔️Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes--The Book and The Authors ✔️IDS Diabetes Experts, The Trynamic Trio Share Personal Experiences with Open-Source Application Disclaimer The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.