Building Your Diabetes Dream

Hosted by Nancy Hanna and
Dena Gottesman

The guest on this episode has an ongoing commercial relationship with Insulet, and Insulet has paid a fee for their participation in this podcast.

In the second episode of Beyond the Bolus, Nancy and Dena examine the importance of the diabetes care team as they walk a day-in-the-life with Dr. Gregory Forlenza and Dr. Diana Isaacs. Over the episode, these experts discuss the value of a team approach within their practices, the benefits of shared medical appointments and telemedicine visits and practical tips for finding and utilizing a technology champion.

Time stamps

5:03 – Dr. Forlenza and Dr. Issacs predict where diabetes technology is headed
10:34 – Setting up a new patient for success. It's a team sport! 
18:49 – Introducing CGM and Pumps. The benefits and hurdles
34:36 – Successfully incorporating diabetes technology in smaller practices

 

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