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 [email protected] Or visit her at MY DIABETES TUTOR | Helping Patients Take Back Control of Their Diabetes   Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode. What to do now: *Follow me @bloodsugarboss on Instagram to stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover. *Join our Type 1 In Midlife community on the free Honey Health App to chat about podcast topics and more *Free Download - How to Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes After 40 *Contact us about our coaching programs Shop my favorite products