30 — Educating on the algorithms behind diabetes devices

Suggest guests or get in contactIn this episode of Glucose Never Lies, John Pemberton welcomes Dr. Inge Van Boxelaer, endocrinologist and founder of Diabetotech, an independent education platform for diabetes technology. Together, they explore the critical role of education in maximizing the benefits of devices like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems.Dr. Van Boxelaer shares her journey from clinical practice to creating Diabetotech, highlighting how access to technology isn’t enough—patients and healthcare professionals need structured, unbiased, and up-to-date training. The conversation covers how Diabetotech delivers short, modular courses, device comparisons, and CPD-accredited content, helping clinicians, educators, and people living with diabetes gain confidence and improve outcomes.Full Show notes: https://theglucoseneverlies.com/30-diabetotech-education/Key topics include:Overcoming educational barriers to adopting new diabetes technologiesThe evolution of AID systems and CGMs, and their impact on daily managementHow flipped learning and modular education can save clinician time while improving patient competencyIndependent, consistent, and regularly updated resources for clinicians, patients, and care teamsWhether you’re a healthcare professional, a person living with diabetes, or part of a care team, this episode highlights why understanding the technology is as important as having it. Dr. Van Boxelaer also shares her vision for the future of diabetes education and how accessible learning can support better outcomes and fewer complications.Explore Diabetotech and its resources at https://www.diabetotech.com/Support GNL: https://buy.stripe.com/9B63cx4UO3KEdKC0Sp7Re00The Glucose Never Lies® is a registered trademark of The GNL Ltd. Company No. 16733595. UK VAT No. GB 516 3272 08.DisclaimerThis podcast is for education and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for individualised care.The Glucose Never Lies® is independent by designWe do not accept sponsorships and advertising. We operate via education grants and donations from listeners who value independence. So, consider:Buying the GNL a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jspfree2EnquiriesCollaboration: John Pemberton — [email protected]: Anjanee Kohli — [email protected] The Glucose Never Lies®Website: https://theglucoseneverlies.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglucoseneverliesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theglucoseneverliesLinkedIn: John Pemberton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-pemberton-587104361/X: https://twitter.com/GlucoseNLiesDisclaimer This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.© The Glucose Never Lies Ltd. All rights reserved.