All About Insulin Pumps with Dr. Jonathan Ownby

We take an in-depth look at insulin pumps this week. It's the second part in our series, Diabetes Connections Extra where we do a deep dive into one topic.  Stacey talks to endocrinologist Dr. Jonathan Ownby about what a pump does, how to get the most out of one and what questions to ask. Insulin Pump basics  In our Community Connection, a high profile look at type 1 and heart disease as TV and radio personality Carson Daly shares his family's story on the Today Show Plus, Tell Me Something Good featuring a new baby and a good liar. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group!  ----- 1:30 Stacey Welcome - she talks about interoperability and whether that comparable to Mr. Potato Head. Stacey shares Info about Tandem's new ACE designation by the FDA and more about Open Omni. 7:20 Stacey talks about the history of the insulin pump 9:30 Interview with Dr. Ownby 47:00 Stacey talks about Carson Daly's effort to educate people with type 1 about their risk of heart disease 51:00 Tell Me Something Good: Shelby Daniel's mom shares why her daughter is a good liar! You can see more about Shelby and the Savage Race she completed here. And congrats to Moira McCarthy on the birth on her second granddaughter! 54:00 Stacey asks about emotions when it comes to parenting and diabetes and share some changes she's seen in herself lately. Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, available to Diabetes Connections listeners!  ----- Sign up for our newsletter here Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone      Click here for Android