What happens when diabetes tech doesn’t do what you need—and you decide to build the solution yourself? I sit down with Pablo Medina, who was recently diagnosed with type 1.5 diabetes and built his own iPhone app to fix gaps in insulin patch tracking. We get into his misdiagnosis journey, his experience with devices like InPen, Cequr Simplicity, and why he’s now trialing the Omnipod 5 AID system. Pablo walks me through how his insulin patch tracker app works, the challenges of building and publishing a diabetes app, and why patient-driven innovation matters. This conversation highlights what happens when people with diabetes combine lived experience with technical skills to push diabetes technology forward.

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Medtronic, soon-to-be MiniMed, officially launched its brand-new Instinct CGM in the U.S., a 15-day, no-calibration sensor that pairs seamlessly with the 780G insulin pump. I sit down with Medtronic’s Laura Endres to break down everything. Laura gives us a live demo of the Instinct applicator, explains how it integrates with both the 780G and the upcoming MiniMed Go smart pen platform, and shares why Medtronic partnered with Abbott to bring this sensor to market so quickly. We also get into how Instinct compares to Simplera, why users might choose one over the other, and what the roadmap looks like for next-generation pumps, algorithms, and the upcoming MiniMed spin-off.

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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.

On our new show Optimizing Diabetes Tech (ODT) my co-host Gary Scheiner CDCES and I discuss how people with diabetes can take full advantage of their continuous glucose monitors to make managing Diabetes easier and safer. We get into how to react to alarms, adjust settings, and the features you need to know about. We also answer your questions about CGMs.

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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.