Type 1 In Midlife: Perimenopause, Menopause & Type 1 Diabetes1 Jan 2024

Ep 34 - Insulin Pumps & Automated Delivery with Stormie Baxter, Certified Pump Trainer & CDCES

Stormie Baxter is Program Director and a Diabetes Educator for My Diabetes Tutor and a CDCES. She is instrumental in providing program oversight and direction in her leadership role and is passionate about leveraging technology to improve health outcomes for people with diabetes. Stormie is also a Certified Pump Trainer, dedicated to supporting patients who are interested in insulin pump therapy. On a personal note, Stormie has been a person with Type 1 Diabetes for 33 years, and her daughter is also a person with Type 1 Diabetes for 16 years.

Topics we discussed include:

· Stormie Baxter shares her personal journey with diabetes, including her diagnosis story and experiences with insulin pump therapy.

· Discusses the benefits of insulin pumps and their potential to improve glycemic control, highlighting the importance of individual choices in diabetes management.

· The conversation delves into the world of automated insulin delivery systems, including products like Medtronic's MiniMed 780G, Omnipod 5, and the Tandem T-Slim, along with the new iLet Bionic Pancreas.

· The benefits and drawbacks of insulin pumps are explored, with a focus on user-friendliness and proper education.

· Hormonal changes and their impact on insulin therapy are touched upon.

· The importance of support systems, research, and consulting with healthcare professionals is emphasized throughout the conversation.

· Stormie shares her experiences with the new islet bionic pancreas, highlighting the potential of new technologies in diabetes management.

· The podcast offers support and advice for fellow diabetics and encourages listeners to reach out to Stormie for more information.

Contact Stormie Baxter at sbaxter@mydiabetestutor.com

Or visit her at MY DIABETES TUTOR | Helping Patients Take Back Control of Their Diabetes

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