Are you getting the most out of the diabetes technology you use every day and do you know what’s coming next?

In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus sit down with diabetes tech expert Justin Eastzer, creator of Diabetech, who is also living with type 1 diabetes, for a conversation about the steadily growing and expanding world of diabetes technology. They talk about how CGMs, automated insulin delivery systems, connected apps, and wearable displays are continuing to improve the way people with type 1 diabetes manage glucose in daily life.

Justin shares his diagnosis story, including being initially treated for type 2 diabetes before learning he had type 1, and how the online diabetes community helped him find the right answers. That experience led him to build a platform dedicated to reviewing devices, following industry developments, and helping people better understand the technology available today.

The discussion explores the current landscape of automated insulin delivery systems, practical differences between pumps, and the growing ecosystem of apps, displays, and data tools that allow people to interact with their glucose data in real time. They also look ahead at what’s coming next in diabetes tech, including new pump designs, smarter algorithms, improved connectivity, and continued efforts to reduce the day-to-day workload of living with type 1 diabetes.

Key Topics
• Why many people only use part of their diabetes tech’s capabilities
• Justin’s journey to a type 1 diabetes diagnosis
• Making pumps, CGMs, and apps work in everyday life
• Comparing automated insulin delivery systems
• Tubed vs. tubeless pump considerations
• The importance of optimizing personal settings
• Progress over perfection with time in range
• Reducing diabetes burnout through technology
• Helpful apps, displays, and tech hacks
• Where diabetes technology is heading next

What does it really look like to grow older with type 1 diabetes today?

The good news is people with diabetes are now living longer than ever! In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman is joined by diabetes advocate Joanne Milo and endocrinologist Dr. Athena Tsimikas to talk about the realities of aging with type 1. They share how expectations have changed over time, why more people are now living long lives with diabetes, and what it takes to stay safe, independent, and supported through the aging process. The conversation covers changing insulin needs, screening for vision, hearing, and cognitive health, the role of technology, and the importance of community and care partners.

They also discuss the emotional side of aging with diabetes, including the need to feel heard, understood, and safe while continuing to live a full and meaningful life.

Key Topics
• Living longer with type 1: how expectations have changed
• Changing insulin sensitivity, muscle mass, and dosing over time
• Preventing falls: vision, neuropathy, and mobility considerations
• Cognitive health and why screening matters
• Technology in older adults: CGM and hybrid closed-loop benefits
• Medication considerations for heart and kidney protection
• The role of care partners and support systems
• Emotional health: fear, independence, and being understood
• Staying active, social, and engaged while aging with diabetes
• Advocacy and preparing for the future

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What does it take to safely manage type 1 diabetes while flying a commercial jet?

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman talk with Quinton Weiskittel, a commercial pilot living with type 1 diabetes. Quinton shares what it was like to be diagnosed mid-career, how FAA rules have changed, and the real-world routines he uses to stay steady through long flights, time zones, busy airports, and long stretches of sitting.

They also cover what the FAA requires for certification, how Quinton uses CGM data and smart “buffer” strategies to prevent lows, and why he’s chosen MDI over pump therapy while flying.

Key Topics

• Being diagnosed with diabetes mid-career: the moment everything changed
• FAA rules on pilots with diabetes and the path back to the cockpit
• CGM targets, reporting requirements, and medical follow-ups as a pilot with diabetes
• Preventing lows during flights: alerts, trends, and planning ahead
• Food choices and low-carb strategies while flying a plane
• What coworkers need to know (CGM alarms, injections, and professionalism)
• Travel tips for diabetes: airports,travel lulls and wait time, and insulin logistics
• Pump therapy in the air: pressure concerns and practical tradeoffs
• Advocacy and finding the right endocrinology support
• Life perspective: staying grounded while chasing big goals

✨ Subscribe for practical diabetes management tips, technology updates, and treatment breakthroughs that help people with diabetes live healthier, more flexible lives.

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Blog: tcoyd.org/blog
Podcast: tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm
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