Just Talking Podcast

Amanda Frost, Senior Researcher at the Health Care Cost Institute joins me this week to discuss the 2014 Diabetes Health Care Cost and Utilization Report. Specifically, we highlight some of the major takeaways from the research, I learn about the process and protocols behind the data that was presented, and we discuss the implications of this data from my perspective as a person living with diabetes and from Amanda's perspective of the person who's name is on the report.

You can read the 2014 Diabetes Health Care Cost and Utilization Report by visiting healthcostinstitute.org.

Run Time - 35:05

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This week I spoke with Kevin Sayer, CEO of Dexcom about the American Diabetes Association's 2016 Scient Sessions, advancements and upgrades in development for Dexcom's users, the potential and pressure of artificial pancreas technology, and the impact of patient feedback on Dexcom's design.

For more information about Dexcom, visit dexcom.com.

Run Time - 35:50

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Kevin Clauson joins me this week for a conversation about pharmacy school, the appeal of Nashville, translating health and technology trends into teachable opportunities, mobile health, and the broader state of podcasting. We also spend some time discussing the recent Stanford Medicine X event hosted at the White House.

Follow Kevin on Twitter @kevinclauson, and check out our podcasting discussion that spawned from this question.

Kevin shared his thoughts on the Medicine X event at the White House on kevinclauson.com.

Melody Kramer's list of 200 podcast ideas can be found over on Medium.

Run Time - 55:23

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This week I catch up with Hugo Campos to discuss being recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change for the President's Precision Medicine Initiative, participating in a Stanford Medicine X event at the White House, the power and pursuit of patient autonomy, and the cross-disease benefits of data liberation efforts by various patient communities.

Follow Hugo on Twitter @HugoOC.

More details about the core principles of the President's Precision Medicine Initiative can be found here.

Run Time - 50:50

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Karen Chu returns to the podcast to revisit the first Good Job, Brain! Live Show, lessons learned, and possible locations for future live shows. We also talk about the upcoming Good Job, Brain! book, how the creative process differs from the podcast, and I make a pitch for an audiobook version for a book based on a podcast. Finally, we discuss the logistics behind running a half marathon in carbonite. Han Solo would be proud.

Follow Karen on Twitter @momopeche and keep up with the latest from the Good Job, Brain! at goodjobbrain.com.

More details about the Good Job, Brain! book can be found on amazon.com.

Run Time - 54:02

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This week, Charlie Blotner joins me for a conversation about organizing a recent Pop Up Event for Medicine X, the lengthy journey to diagnosing and treating their brain tumor, creating an online space for the brain tumor community to share and learn from each other in #btsm, and their presentation at last year's Stanford Medicine X conference about transgender health.

Follow Charlie on Twitter @CBlotner_ and keep up with the latest from the Brain Tumor Social Media feed by following #btsm.

Run Time - 1:09:25

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Heather Hodge, Director of YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program is my guest this week. We discuss the evolution of YMCA programs over the past 15 years, the importance and impact of YMCA's diabetes prevention efforts, what Medicare approval means for their diabetes prevention program as well as other health initiatives, and getting comfortable calling YMCA "The Y".

Learn more about YMCA's diabetes programs at ymca.net/diabetes.

Run Time - 33:58

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This week I'm joined by David Ellis for a conversation about lessons learned from Halo 4, the importance of knowing when to take a break, finding and channeling creative inspiration, interpreting feedback on Halo 5, and why it's great to be a Carolina Panthers fan.

Follow David on Twitter @DavidEllis and keep up with the latest Halo news at @Halo.

Run Time - 1:01:05

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Cherise Shockley joins me for a conversation about inhalable insulin, the joys of running, gamification of health, and the continuing adventures of the Diabetes Community Advocacy Foundation.

Follow Cherise on Twitter @SweeterCherise and diabetescaf.org.

Run Time - 56:01

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Erin Moore joins me this week for a chat about patient advocacy on all fronts. We cover her efforts in the cystic fibrosis community, what she's learned from attending conferences aimed at other patient communities, and we discuss what it truly takes to make a difference in the world of health and health care.

Follow Erin on Twitter @ekeeleymoore and 66roses.com.

Run Time - 47:59

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