Sensor and Sensibility: Gary Scheiner's Rant on Diabetes Absurdities

In episode 78 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Integrated Diabetes Services Owner and Clinical Director, Gary Scheiner takes a humourous, but hard-hitting look at the type one diabetes hurdles that make you want to scream! From the fact that the body doesn’t have an insulin back-up system to battles with health care providers, Gary shares the things that truly frustrate him. Listen to this episode and hear Gary separate the science from the stupid. MEET YOUR HOST: Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES is the owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes Services. He is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985.  Gary is also actively involved with many diabetes related organizations as a volunteer and clinical advisor. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: ✔️Insulin isn’t the only hormone lacking in people with type 1 diabetes. ✔️Even clinicians have insurance issues ✔️Not all medical professionals are experts in your diabetes tools. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome and introduction 02:01 Biological beefs 12:18 Technology and support tribulations 17:30 The truth about expiry dates 20:24 Health insurance headaches 24:19 The hypocrisy of big pharma 27:12 Red tape and bureaucracy 29:57 Prescriber knowledge gaps 31:24 Medical Research 32:59 mmol? Mg/dL? Or??? 33:56 Pronunciation and diabetes word frustrations 36:36 DUH research 37:56 Stop selling people with diabetes short   RESOURCES: TRIO Open Sourced Insulin delivery                https://youtu.be/mn-2aH2hns8 CONNECT WITH US: 🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com 🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook 🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/ ,  or email [email protected] SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW: If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode! Disclaimer The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.