What is the best insulin pump? Today’s guest would be the one to know. Gary Scheiner, author of Think Like a Pancreas, has tried 32 different pumps in his 39 years living with type one. Gary and I chatted about the early days of AID systems, his favorite AID system, looping, and several different pumps, including iLet, Medtronic, Mobi, and Tandem. We also peek into what the future might hold for insulin pumps. This episode is a great resource to help you determine which technology will be the best for YOU.
Time Stamps:
- (02:28) Keeping Up with Technology Advances
- (04:18) Gary’s 39 Years with Diabetes and 32 Different Pumps
- (06:27) “It’s not the tool, it’s the user.”
- (07:40) “Is there a best pump?” and finding the right one
- (11:00) The Early Days of AID Systems
- (13:39) His Favorite Aid System
- (16:05) Looping
- (18:44) The Gap Between Health Care & Tools Education
- (21:57) The iLet Pump
- (25:26) “I don’t like people to start on a pump without learning self-management skills.”
- (27:45) Medtronic
- (29:08) Mobi
- (29:58) Tandem
- (31:33) The Future of Insulin Pumps
- (35:16) “What does reclaim your rise mean to you?”
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Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.
