In this episode of ATTD Tech Connect, host Julie Taplin and her guests explore how healthcare professionals can make the most of CareLink™ Clinic - a powerful tool for supporting healthcare professionals and people living with Type 1 diabetes.

They discuss:

• An overview of the CareLink™ Clinic reports

• The three-Step Methodology for Healthcare Professionals

• Using CareLink™ Clinic reports for Patient Education

• Dietary Insights and CareLink™ Clinic 

Douha Almajaly is a Diabetes Educator, and Maheen Ahmed is a Clinical Dietician, both from Sidra Medicine. Professor Goran Petrovski is the Medical Director for Medtronic Diabetes and an Endocrinologist & Diabetologist working at Sidra Medicine.

This series is sponsored by Medtronic Diabetes.

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• WePartner Online and Medtronic Diabetes Academy

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How can diabetes educators be supported in the fast-moving world of diabetes technology?

In the first episode of ATTD Tech Connect, host Julie Taplin discusses the need for an educational pathway for diabetes educators when training PwD on the MiniMed™ 780G system with Geraldine Gallen.

They discuss:

• Why the pathway is needed

• The four key components of the pathway

• The barriers to providing diabetes educator training

• Implementing the pathway at King’s College Hospital

Geraldine Gallen is a Type 1 Service Lead and Diabetes Nurse Consultant at Kings College Hospital, London. She is UK​ and Vice Chair of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) – Diabetes Technology Network (DTN), UK​. 

This series is sponsored by Medtronic Diabetes.

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Diabetes technology is evolving fast. In ATTD Tech Connect, we show how it can help healthcare professionals — nurses, educators, and dieticians — improve therapy and daily life for people living with diabetes.

In this new series sponsored by Medtronic Diabetes, you’ll learn from diverse clinical experience and evidence-based guidance from leaders in diabetes care, tailored for those who support patients every day.

Hosted by Julie Taplin, Dietician and Medtronic Diabetes Education Specialist, the series will explore practical strategies to reduce burden, support meal planning and exercise, and optimize outcomes in real-world care.

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In the final episode of our series on CGM technology, Ginger Vieira explores the future directions for CGM in high-risk pregnancy care with Dr Claire Meek.

They discuss:

• High-Risk Pregnancies and Current Gaps in Care

• Challenges in Type 2 Diabetes Research

• Impact of CGM Technology During Pregnancy

• Pre-Pregnancy and Pregnancy Care for Type 2 Diabetes

• Third Trimester and Delivery Considerations

• Early Adoption of Hybrid Closed Loops

Dr Claire Meek is a Professor of Chemical Pathology & Diabetes in Pregnancy at the University of Leicester in the UK. She’s also an Honorary Consultant Chemical Pathologist & Metabolic Physician at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

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In this episode, Ginger Vieira looks at postpartum CGM management, diabetes risk, and what clinicians can do to support women during this significant life event.

She is joined by Dr Grenye O’Malley.

They discuss:

• How glucose patterns and insulin needs change postpartum

• GDM as a spectrum to Type 2 diabetes

• CGM use for early detection of type 2 diabetes after GDM

• Strategies for transitioning from intensive pregnancy care to postpartum follow-up

Grenye O'Malley is an Associate Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has research interests in the use of diabetes technologies focusing on health disparities and management of diabetes during pregnancy.

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In this episode, Ginger Vieira explores the common pitfalls of CGM use in pregnancy with Dr Sarit Polsky.

They discuss:

• Common barriers to successful CGM use in pregnancy, including skin issues and alarm fatigue
• Practical troubleshooting strategies for clinicians and patients

• The role of education and support in overcoming CGM-related challenges

Sarit Polsky is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Colorado, where she is the Director of the Pregnancy and Women’s Health Clinic. She is the Research Director of the Adult Clinic at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and the co-Director of the American College of Diabetology Annual Conference.

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In this episode, Ginger Vieira looks at the latest technology in CGM and what it means for diabetes care during pregnancy.

She is joined by Dr Denice Feig to discuss the latest research and trends in CGM during pregnancy.

They discuss:

• How CGM improves maternal and neonatal outcomes

• Key clinical trials including the CONCEPTT trial

• Evolving trends in CGM use across different types of diabetes in pregnancy (T1D, T2D, GDM)

Dr Denice Feig is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Toronto. She is a Senior Clinician Scientist at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and an Adjunct Scientist at ICES. Dr Feig is also the Head of Diabetes and Endocrinology in the Pregnancy Program at Mount Sinai Hospital.

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In this episode, Dr David Kerr continues his look at AI-driven CGM tools and the future of diabetes and metabolic health. He’s joined by Stanford W. Ascherman Professor of Genetics, Dr Michael Snyder to hear the latest on emerging technologies, and the shift towards integrative and personalised healthcare.

They discuss:

• How AI and CGM technology is transforming diabetes and metabolic health management

• AI identification of diabetes subtypes and personalised interventions

• Impact of physical activity, sleep, and stress on glucose levels, as well as the emerging role of gut microbiome health in metabolic wellness

• Potential of AI-driven tools for early intervention and improved health outcomes

Dr Snyder is the Stanford W. Ascherman Professor of Genetics and Director at the Stanford Center of Genomics and Personalized Medicine. He is a leader in the field of functional genomics and proteomics, and co-founder of many biotechnology companies, including Personalis, SensOmics, Qbio @qbioinc, January AI, Filtricine, Mirvie, and Protos.

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In the first episode of our new series CGM in Focus, supported by Dexcom, host Dr David Kerr takes a closer look at AI-Driven CGM, its impact on the latest technology in continuous glucose monitoring, and what it means in practice for clinicians and patients alike.

To discuss this exciting topic, Dr Kerr is joined by Consultant Physician in Metabolic Medicine, Dr Shivani Misra.

They cover:

• The Role of AI in Continuous Glucose Monitoring

• Challenges and Potential of AI in Diabetes Management

• AI and CGM for Young People with Diabetes

• Potential for AI to instigate behaviour change

Dr Shivani Misra is a Consultant Physician in Metabolic Medicine, a Wellcome Trust-funded investigator, and Head of Metabolic Medicine at Imperial College London. Dr Misra specialises in early-onset type 2 diabetes, atypical and non-classical diabetes phenotypes, and congenital hyperinsulinism.

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In the final episode of our series on Long-Acting Insulin, host Ginger Vieira is joined by David Ahn, MD to answer key questions from fellow clinicians and listeners.

They explore a wide range of topics including:

• General challenges in managing diabetes
• Adjusting insulin doses for better control
• Time in tight range (TITR) and insulin management
• Fasting and diabetes management
• Impact of GLP-1 on Type 1 diabetes management
• Challenges of switching to weekly insulin injections
• Defining and managing hypoglycemia risk
• Personalized diabetes management approaches
• Diabetes management in athletes

Dr David Ahn is Program Director and Kris V. Iyer Endowed Chair in Diabetes Care at the Mary and Dick Allen Diabetes Center in Newport Beach, CA. Dr Ahn is a leading digital health speaker, writer, and innovator, and currently serves as the Technology Blog Editor for the nonprofit organization, Taking Control of Your Diabetes.

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