When the going gets tough, the tough get inventing. The T1D1 App Story.

When the going gets tough, 13-year-old Drew Mendelow gets inventing a diabetes app! In episode 76 of Think Like a Pancreas--The Podcast, host Gary Scheiner, owner and clinical director of Integrated Diabetes Services, sits down with Drew Mendelow, the inspiring teen developer of the T1D1 app. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 13, Drew channeled his coding skills into creating a free, simple insulin calculator. Together they discuss Drew’s diagnosis journey, the challenges of getting FDA clearance for a medical app, and how taking action helped him cope with his diabetes diagnosis. MEET YOUR HOST AND HIS GUEST: 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. Drew Mendelow is a freshman at Georgia Tech and the creator of the T1D1 app. Aside from his passion for coding and app development, he is a lifelong soccer player and a member of the Yellow Jacket space program. KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS: ✔️How creating the T1D1 app empowered a 13-year-old newly diagnosed child with type 1 diabetes. ✔️The goal of the app is to keep things simple for you and your diabetes management. ✔️T1D1app isn’t just for those on MDI CHAPTERS: 00:00 Meet Drew Mendelow, developer of the T1D1 app 04:33 Newly diagnosed 13-year-old fills a need 06:48 Could diabetes management be gamified? 07:32 How the T1D1 app works 09:06 The journey to building the T1D1 app 10:51 Creating the app helped Drew to cope with his diagnosis. 12:52 Features that make this app unique 14:42 Getting FDA approval 22:19 How pump users can use the T1D1 app 23:39 What’s next for the app 26:15 Unmet needs in the diabetes community 28:30 What the future holds for Drew Mendelow 30:10 Drew’s favourite apps 31:35 Gary’s final thoughts RESOURCES  https://www.t1d1.org/ Level One - A Game to Master Type 1 Diabetes   https://playlevelone.com/ 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.