Think Like A Pancreas...The Podcast!

What if you could see a life-altering diagnosis coming years before the first symptom appeared?
In Episode 83 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, host Gary Scheiner is joined by Steve Zortman, Sanofi Screening Ambassador and Jessica Dunne, PhD, Type 1 Diabetes Medical Director at Sanofi to examine both the emotional and scientific sides of type 1 diabetes (T1D) autoantibody screening.
From the harrowing ER visit that left Steve’s family "blindsided" to the empowering, managed diagnosis of a sibling, this episode explores how science is shifting T1D from a medical emergency to a manageable journey.
Whether you have a family history or are just curious about the future of autoimmune health, this conversation is your roadmap to advocating for yourself and your loved ones.
 
MEET YOUR HOST AND HIS GUESTS:
Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES is the owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes Services. He is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985. Gary is also actively involved with many diabetes related organizations as a volunteer and clinical advisor.
Steve Zortman is a Sanofi Screening Ambassador, husband and father of three. Steve and two of his children all live with type 1 diabetes. Upon the diagnosis of his first child, Steve began the journey to become a diabetes nurse educator.
Jessica Dunne, PhD is a trained scientist with over two decades of experience in translational research, clinical development, and advocacy. As a Medical Director for autoimmune type 1 diabetes at Sanofi, her role includes translating the science behind diabetes so that more people understand how screening can impact their T1D journey and advocate for it in their own lives.
 
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
✔️Why up to 62% of people don’t know that they have Type 1 Diabetes until they are in a life-threatening state of Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
✔️How proactive diabetes-related autoantibody screening can improve mental and physical outcomes.
✔️The role of antibody testing in ensuring a proper diabetes diagnosis the first time.
 
CHAPTERS:
00:00 The unpredictability of a type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
01:38 Meet the guests.
05:42 Riley’s diagnosis story.
07:50 To screen or not to screen? Addressing the fear.
11:15 Challenges faced by mis-diagnosed adults.
15:46 Understanding the science behind type 1 diabetes screening.
20:15 Who should be screened for diabetes antibodies?
24:46 The power of positive and negative test results.
 
RESOURCES
To Screen or Not To Screen Your Family Members for Type 1 Diabetes – Integrated Diabetes Services
 
Getting Screened for Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes – Integrated Diabetes Services
 
Risk Assessment and Resources from Screen For Type 1 – Sanofi
 
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 info@integrateddiabetes.com
 
SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW:
If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode!
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.
 
This episode is sponsored by Sanofi.

Mastering insulin your insulin during IVF is not for the faint of heart! It requires a strong team cheering you on who understands the complexities of insulin management with constantly changing hormones.
This episode of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast shares insights and tips for dealing with the intersection of IVF and insulin requirements. CDCES Tavia Vital and Jennifer Smith share stories from their own pregnancy experiences, as well as knowledge from helping many, many women navigate this path.
As you listen, you will learn that you aren’t alone and with a good plan and strong support, your journey will be much easier to navigate.
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES is the Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is renowned for her expertise in nutrition, diabetes education, and athletic performance. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, Jennifer offers unique insight into day-to-day diabetes management, pregnancy, sports nutrition, and technology integration.
Tavia Vital BSN, BA, RN, CDCES is the Director of Intensive Diabetes Management for Integrated Diabetes Services. Tavia is a Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Certified Trainer on most makes/models of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems. Having lived with type one diabetes for over 40 years, she understands that each person’s experiences and needs are unique.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
✔️ The value of support as you go on this journey cannot be understated.
✔️Adaptive systems cannot keep up with the rapidly changing hormones of IVF.
✔️ Each stage of IVF comes with different insulin requirements. Planning makes this easier to anticipate.  
 
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Normalizing the road of IVF for Insulin Dependent Women
04:35 The Emotional and Mental Load of Fertility Treatments
09:04 How IVF Hormones Mechanically Impact Insulin Needs
11:09 The role of your diabetes team in IVF
16:04 The Importance of Pre-conception Planning
20:01 Overcoming Guilt: Navigating Unexpected Glucose Variability
25:03 Stage by Stage Insulin Adjustments
28:36 Key Things to Remember
RESOURCES:
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes--The book and the authors.
https://youtu.be/g2arb-bHSPg
Learn more at Pregnancy & T1D Care – Type 1 University
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/appointments/   or email info@integrateddiabetes.com
SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW:
If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode!
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.

Fresh from the 2026 ATTD Conference in Barcelona, Gary Scheiner shares a comprehensive recap of the latest breakthroughs in diabetes technology, clinical research, and practical management strategies. Learn about upcoming changes from companies like Tandem, new products from Abbott, and what research is saying skin care for people with diabetes.
MEET YOUR HOST:
Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES is the owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes Services. He is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985.  Gary is also actively involved with many diabetes related organizations as a volunteer and clinical advisor.
KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
✔️ Multiple new infusion set options are coming for insulin pumpers.
✔️Omnipod DASH pump will be available at least until 2027.
✔️ The importance of time in range.
✔️ The benefit of whey protein before exercise.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to the ATTD Conference
03:12 Innovative Product Developments in Diabetes Care
09:00 The Truth Behind the Steel Needle Infusion Set Shortage
10:22 The Use of Technology in the Elderly
12:05 Updates from Dexcom
13:31 Using Whey Protein to Prevent Exercise-Induced Lows
15:01 Scientific Research on Hormones and Time In Range
16:57 Not All Ultra-Rapid Insulins are Created the Same
17:33 Air Travel’s Impact on Blood Sugar Levels
18:32 Skincare and Diabetes Management
23:25 The Role of Alternative Meds in Type 1 Care
26:33 The Use of Advanced Insulin Pump Features
 
RESOURCES:
2025 ATTD Discoveries with Melissa Holloway
 
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 info@integrateddiabetes.com
SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW:
If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode!
 
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.

There’s plenty of buzz about inflammation these days—but what does it really mean to manage inflammation and insulin resistance when you live with type 1 diabetes?
In episode 80 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, clinicians Dana Roseman, Jennifer Smith, and Dr. Paula Diab dive into the relationship between inflammation, blood sugar variability, and effective diabetes management.
They reveal how the “wellness triad” of food, exercise, and sleep can help tame inflammation. From the power of Omega-3s and Vitamin D to the emerging role of GLP-1 medications and why gut health matters, learn how to lower insulin resistance and support your body’s natural healing.
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
Dana Roseman, MPH, CDCES, RDN, LDN, is the Director of Technology and Applied Research for Integrated Diabetes Services. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, she has spent nearly 20 years improving diabetes care through technology, research, and patient education—including expertise with insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and hybrid closed-loop systems.
Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES is the Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is renowned for her expertise in nutrition, diabetes education, and athletic performance. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, Jennifer offers unique insight into day-to-day diabetes management, pregnancy, sports nutrition, and technology integration.
Dr Paula Diab MD, CDCES is the Director of Weight Management at Integrated Diabetes Services. She is a Family Physician and Diabetologist who runs a multi-disciplinary practice specializing in the management of chronic diseases, particularly diabetes and obesity in South Africa. Her approach is to walk the journey with her patients and to allow them to manage their disease rather than allow the disease to define who they are.
KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
✔️ It is important to work with a clinician who looks beyond the numbers
✔️Despite getting a lot of sunshine, people living with an autoimmune condition may be low in Vitamin D.
✔️Gut Health is often overlooked.
 
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Meet Dana, Jenny, and Paula
02:28 Understanding Inflammation and Diabetes
06:13 The role of supplements to reduce inflammation and insulin resistance
07:15 The Triad of Health and Wellness
13:19 Medicinal options to fight inflammation.
17:57 The importance of a healthcare provider who can analyze your overall lifestyle
20:02 The Understated Value of Exercise
 21:28 Reducing Inflammation Naturally
23:41Bringing it all together
 
RESOURCES:
Can turmeric help people with diabetes manage their weight and blood sugar? – Integrated Diabetes Services
 
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 info@integrateddiabetes.com
SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW
If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode!
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.

Is your diabetes tech helping or hindering your mental health?
IN EPISODE 79 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast , Integrated Diabetes Services clinicians Alicia Downs and Anna Sabino explore how diabetes technology can impact your mental wellbeing—both positively and negatively.
Having each lived with type 1 diabetes for over 20 years, Alicia and Anna share why it’s sometimes important to pause and listen to your body rather than focus solely on device data. Tune in as they provide practical strategies to help you make the most of your diabetes tools—and recognize when technology may be contributing to burnout.
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
Alicia Downs,  RN, MSN, CDCES,  BC-ADM experienced years of mis-diagnoses and ineffective treatments that gave her the incentive to take the lead in her own health care and educate those around her. Alicia is passionate about providing educated compassionate informed and equitable care to all people.
Anna Sabino MSW, CDCES is a Mental Health Specialist who has been living with T1D for over 30 years and proudly offers expert emotional health counseling for children, adults, and families with T1D.  Her areas of expertise include family dynamics, crisis management, anxiety, depression, burnout, and post-traumatic stress.
KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
✔️ Tech or no tech, it is important to listen to your body.
✔️ The importance of understanding the goal of using technology.
✔️ How to learn from failure.
✔️ We drive the behavior of our devices.
✔️ How you and your tech can become a winning team.
 
CHAPTERS:
00:00  Intro: Meet Anna Sabino and Alicia Downs
04:30 The Challenge of Waiting: CGM Lag and Rage Bolusing
06:15 Overcoming Information Overload and Paralysis
08:50 Balancing Overwhelm and Trust
14:32 Trusting Your Tech Does Not Mean Blind Trust
18:25 Navigating Discomfort
22:22 Tools for Setting Realistic Operating Expectations
25:24 The Need for Constant Diabetes Education
28:54 Identifying Your Goals for Using Technology
32:57 Adjusting Your Perspective
37:58 How to Identify and Deal Tech Burnout
43:45 Learning Integration
48:08 Understanding the fundamentals
51:09 How and when to react
RESOURCES:
How to Manage Diabetes Alarm Fatigue for Better Sleep
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 info@integrateddiabetes.com
SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW
If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode!
 
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.
 

In episode 78 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Integrated Diabetes Services Owner and Clinical Director, Gary Scheiner takes a humourous, but hard-hitting look at the type one diabetes hurdles that make you want to scream!
From the fact that the body doesn’t have an insulin back-up system to battles with health care providers, Gary shares the things that truly frustrate him. Listen to this episode and hear Gary separate the science from the stupid.
MEET YOUR HOST:
Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES is the owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes Services. He is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985.  Gary is also actively involved with many diabetes related organizations as a volunteer and clinical advisor.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
✔️Insulin isn’t the only hormone lacking in people with type 1 diabetes.
✔️Even clinicians have insurance issues
✔️Not all medical professionals are experts in your diabetes tools.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Welcome and introduction
02:01 Biological beefs
12:18 Technology and support tribulations
17:30 The truth about expiry dates
20:24 Health insurance headaches
24:19 The hypocrisy of big pharma
27:12 Red tape and bureaucracy
29:57 Prescriber knowledge gaps
31:24 Medical Research
32:59 mmol? Mg/dL? Or???
33:56 Pronunciation and diabetes word frustrations
36:36 DUH research
37:56 Stop selling people with diabetes short
 
RESOURCES:
TRIO Open Sourced Insulin delivery
               https://youtu.be/mn-2aH2hns8
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 info@integrateddiabetes.com
SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW:
If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode!
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.

Are the latest food guidelines leaving you confused? You're not alone!
In episode 77 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, registered dietitians and certified diabetes care and education specialists Dana Roseman and Jennifer Smith break down the recently updated USA Nutritional Guidelines.
They put on their dietitian hats to explore exactly what these changes mean for people living with Type 1 Diabetes.
From turning the food pyramid on its head to navigating the wild world of "protein-added" snacks, Dana and Jenny offer insights into what this means for people living with diabetes.
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
Dana Roseman, MPH, CDCES, RDN, LDN, is the Director of Technology and Applied Research for Integrated Diabetes Services. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, she has spent nearly 20 years improving diabetes care through technology, research, and patient education—including expertise with insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and hybrid closed-loop systems.
Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES is the Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is renowned for her expertise in nutrition, diabetes education, and athletic performance. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, Jennifer offers unique insight into day-to-day diabetes management, pregnancy, sports nutrition, and technology integration.
KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
✔️The value of the “Plate Method” of healthy eating
✔️Fat is important in our diet.
✔️Sometimes you are getting a lot of extra sugar in order to get that extra boost of protein.
✔️The 2026 Food Guidelines are not new. They are updated.
⭐ Comment with your most memorable school cafeteria food!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Welcome and introduction
02:57 The end of the Food Pyramid
05:07 Emphasis on Protein in Diet
08:43 Understanding Processed vs Whole Foods
11:36 Protein enriched can also mean “more sugar added”
12:44 The role of saturated fats and how to use them
16:06 Nutrition isn’t one size fits all
17:33 The role of nutritional guidelines in grade school.
20:20 Making better food choices
RESOURCES:
Focus on Protein for Stability with Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes: What Nutrition Macros Should I Follow?
 
Turning the food pyramid on its head…The Simpsons
  
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 info@integrateddiabetes.com
SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW
If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode!
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.
 

When the going gets tough, 13-year-old Drew Mendelow gets inventing a diabetes app!
In episode 76 of Think Like a Pancreas--The Podcast, host Gary Scheiner, owner and clinical director of Integrated Diabetes Services, sits down with Drew Mendelow, the inspiring teen developer of the T1D1 app. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 13, Drew channeled his coding skills into creating a free, simple insulin calculator.
Together they discuss Drew’s diagnosis journey, the challenges of getting FDA clearance for a medical app, and how taking action helped him cope with his diabetes diagnosis.
MEET YOUR HOST AND HIS GUEST:
Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES is the owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes Services. He is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985.  Gary is also actively involved with many diabetes related organizations as a volunteer and clinical advisor.
Drew Mendelow is a freshman at Georgia Tech and the creator of the T1D1 app. Aside from his passion for coding and app development, he is a lifelong soccer player and a member of the Yellow Jacket space program.
KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
✔️How creating the T1D1 app empowered a 13-year-old newly diagnosed child with type 1 diabetes.
✔️The goal of the app is to keep things simple for you and your diabetes management.
✔️T1D1app isn’t just for those on MDI
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Meet Drew Mendelow, developer of the T1D1 app
04:33 Newly diagnosed 13-year-old fills a need
06:48 Could diabetes management be gamified?
07:32 How the T1D1 app works
09:06 The journey to building the T1D1 app
10:51 Creating the app helped Drew to cope with his diagnosis.
12:52 Features that make this app unique
14:42 Getting FDA approval
22:19 How pump users can use the T1D1 app
23:39 What’s next for the app
26:15 Unmet needs in the diabetes community
28:30 What the future holds for Drew Mendelow
30:10 Drew’s favourite apps
31:35 Gary’s final thoughts
RESOURCES
 https://www.t1d1.org/
Level One - A Game to Master Type 1 Diabetes
  https://playlevelone.com/
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 info@integrateddiabetes.com
SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW
If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode!
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.

Twiist ™ utilizes the highly-regarded open-source/DIY Loop app concept without the user having to build and maintain the app on their own, but what do real world users think?
IN EPISODE 75 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Integrated Diabetes Services founder Gary Scheiner sits down with DiabeTech host Justin Eastzer to discuss their experiences using Sequel Med Tech’s Twiist™ insulin pump.
They take a deep dive into the unique "Loop" algorithm that powers the pump, the unique 6-hour predictive capabilities, and how it compares to other automated insulin delivery (AID) systems. Gary and Justin also share their thoughts on alarms, time in range, and the return of the Cleo luer lock infusion set.
MEET YOUR HOST AND HIS GUEST
 
Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES is the owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes Services. He is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985.  Gary is also actively involved with many diabetes related organizations as a volunteer and clinical advisor.
Justin Eastzer is the founder & content creator of Diabetech, a multi-platform media company dedicated to producing educational and entertaining diabetes content that focuses on tech and diabetes management.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
✔️ The interface gives you a lot of information right on the home screen.
✔️ The Twiist ™ algorithm is balancing active insulin against active carbs to make a long term prediction unlike other systems that only look one hour ahead.
✔️You can “back enter” or “forward enter” the carbs that you are eating with this insulin pump.
 ✔️Infusion set options are limited.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro: Meet Justin Eastzer of Diabetech
 05:23 Justin’s tech experiences
06:34 The unique features of the Twiist ™ insulin pump
20:17 CGM compatibility pros and cons
25:09 Thoughts on the Cleo infusion set
29:24 The occlusion alert
30:05 The hidden use of the blue “bolus” button
32:15 The "Fire Alarm" Sound: Disruptive Alerts
34:10 Complexity of the 32 Steps & 8 Parts to Change insulin cartridge and infusion set
37:41 Who should use the Twiist ™ insulin pump?
RESOURCES
Review of the twiist Automated Insulin Delivery System
Diabetech - Diabetes Tech, News, and Research | Diabetech
The Diabetech Podcast | Diabetech | Diabetech
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 info@integrateddiabetes.com
SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW
If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode!
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.

Grown Up T1Ds! A Festivus for the Rest of Us!
At last, there’s an organization dedicated to adults living with diabetes, providing a relaxed environment where meaningful connections and instant friendships can flourish!
IN EPISODE 74 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Integrated Diabetes Services founder Gary Scheiner welcomes Kelly Dawes from T1DGrownups.org for an inspiring conversation about a service designed for an often-overlooked group: adults with type 1 diabetes.
Both Gary and Kelly have lived with type 1 diabetes for over 40 years and openly discuss the emotional challenges that come with it. Kelly shares her motivation for founding T1D Grownups and explains what attendees can look forward to at one of the group’s free chapter events!
MEET YOUR HOST AND HIS GUEST
Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES is the owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes Services. He is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985. Gary is also actively involved with many diabetes related organizations as a volunteer and clinical advisor.
Kelly Dawes was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in 1981. She is the founder of grownupt1ds.org and possesses a unique blend of expertise and social charisma. Her career began in dialysis, which broadened her understanding of health, eventually leading her to become a nationally certified personal trainer with a specialization in diabetes, and senior fitness.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
✔️The cathartic benefit of being in a room with people who get it.
✔️ Diabetes talk is organic with no agenda at a Grownup T1D event.
✔️ Grownup T1Ds is a free, non-profit organization that hosts in person events for adults.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome and introduction
06:20 What inspired you to create Grownup T1Ds?
07:42 The unique aspects of T1DGrownups
10:32 What to expect at a T1D event
13:01 Things that Kelly and Gary get away with BECAUSE of diabetes
16:23 How to get involved as a participant or volunteer
19:46 The challenges in building Grownup T1Ds
21:27 The value of in person connections
23:43 The surprise benefit of GrownupT1Ds.org events
25:35 The age range of attendees
26:44 What the future holds for Kelly Dawes
 
RESOURCES
✔GrownupT1Ds https://grownupt1ds.org/
✔For information on the Philadelphia chapter contact philly@grownupt1ds.org
✔The February 28th meet up will take place at Dave & Buster’s—Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 West Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA RSVP to event at https://grownupt1ds.org/rsvp-form/
✔To learn more about volunteering or activities in your area, contact kelly@grownupt1ds.org
Other similar episodes:
✔Empowered Aging. Proactive Strategies for Seniors with Type 1 Diabetes https://youtu.be/oyUQfSBgF1M
✔Is it Menopause, life or diabetes? Real Talk from Female Clinicians Who Live It. https://youtu.be/SbPnbu-S29M
 
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 info@integrateddiabetes.com
 
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!
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.