Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman, both endocrinologists living with type 1 diabetes, dive into the topic of insulin pumps, a device more commonly associated with type 1 diabetes management. However, this podcast focuses on the potential benefits and considerations of using insulin pumps for people with type 2 diabetes. They explore how insulin pumps can help control blood glucose levels, especially as they integrate with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). They discuss advancements in insulin pump technology, share practical insights on their use, and address common questions like "Could an insulin pump be right for me?"

Key Topics:

• What is an insulin pump and how does it work?
• Differences between managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes with an insulin pump.
• The role of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) in modern insulin pump therapy.
• Who might benefit most from using an insulin pump for type 2 diabetes?
• What are the benefits and potential drawbacks of insulin pumps?
• Steps to determine if an insulin pump is the right choice for someone with type 2 diabetes.
• Technological advances in insulin delivery systems.
• How insulin pumps improve glucose management compared to traditional insulin injections.
• Can people with type 2 diabetes use the same insulin pumps designed for type 1 diabetes?
• The importance of pairing insulin pumps with CGMs for optimal diabetes control.
• How to transition from multiple daily injections to insulin pump therapy.
• Insurance coverage and cost considerations for insulin pumps in type 2 diabetes care.

Valuable links to discover: 

Watch our video about insulin pumps in type 2: https://tcoyd.org/2024/09/the-latest-on-insulin-pumps-for-type-2s-were-here-to-pump-you-up/

Read more about Embecta’s Type 2 Diabetes-Inspired Patch Pump: https://tcoyd.org/2024/09/fda-clears-embectas-type-2-diabetes-inspired-patch-pump/

Visit TCOYD's Website for more diabetes edutainment for people living with diabetes: https://tcoyd.org/

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