What does it mean to "Go Bionic?" - A deep dive into the newly-approved iLet system

The newly FDA-approved iLet Bionic Pancreas is the most hands-off automated insulin delivery system to be commercially available. At set up, all you enter is your weight and the only interaction with the pump is to announce meal size, no carb counting. Stacey talks with Beta Bionics CEO Sean Saint. We go through this pump system in lots of detail, talk about future plans – yes we'll talk dual chambered pump which is the original design here - and get a little philosophical about the idea behind a hands off system.. especially for those of us used to being much more in the driver's seat. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. More about Beta Bionics: https://www.betabionics.com/ Our previous episodes about the iLet here: https://diabetes-connections.com/?s=ilet One of many write ups of clinical trials with the iLet system: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2205225 Stacey mentioned our episode with ConvaTec about infusion sets: https://diabetes-connections.com/the-seven-day-infusion-set-is-here-whats-next-from-convatec-infusion-care/ Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Take Control with Afrezza  Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom  Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Learn more about AG1 from Athletic Greens  Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com  Reach out with questions or comments: [email protected]