Recorded live at the ADCES Conference in Houston, Nancy Hanna and Dena Gottesman are joined by Dr. William Polonsky. Dr. Polonsky is the founder and president of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, an organization dedicated to studying the unmet psychological needs of people living with diabetes. He’s also an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California in San Diego.  Highlights include: • Where to find the best lactose-free ice cream in the universe! • Dr. Polonsky’s golden nugget for new diabetes educators.  • The one question you should ask all your patients at eve ..read more

Nancy Hanna RN, BSN, CDCES and Dena Gottesman MS, RD, CDCES are joined by Leslie Barrett MS, RD, CDCES to clear up common misconceptions about the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System. Leslie has been working on Omnipod® 5 since the development from user experience and design to clinical trial site training and support. In part 2 of this fact from fake news episode she will share more details on the Omnipod 5 algorithm known as SmartAdjust™ technology and best practices for everyday use and optimization.  Questions covered in this episode: • What are the requirements for enterin ..read more

Synopsis:  In the second part of this episode, Nancy and Dena continue with impromptu interviews of attendees at the 82nd ADA conference.  These talks include topics such as the accessibility of new diabetes treatment technology with Dr. Osama Hamdy, helping patients achieve their diabetes goals with individualized care with Jeremy Beaulieu, glucose testing practices with Clinical Professor in Medicine Dr. Edward Chao, as well as a conversation with this year’s Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award winner, Dr. Janet McGill.  Guest Bios:  Dr. Osama Hamdy, MD ..read more

This special episode is a compilation of conversations from the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) 2023 conference in Houston.  Joining Nancy on day 2 of the conference were a few very special guests. Alissa Heizler-Mendoza, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist dropped by the studio to discuss her role of leading the advocacy and government affairs team at Insulet. She empowers us to elevate our voices to influence change and help more people living with diabetes access life-changing technology. Sarah Yourman-Tota also ..read more

Join us for an insightful journey into the world of diabetes management technology on this very special episode of Beyond The Bolus. Recorded live from the American Diabetes Association’s 83rd Scientific Sessions in San Diego, host Nancy Hanna is joined by Dexcom’s Cher Pastore in our very first simulcast.    To explore how Omnipod and Dexcom are influencing the dynamics of diabetes technology and reshaping patient outcomes for the better, they’re joined by Dr. Viral Shah - an endocrinologist whose research into these innovative therapies has touched and improved countless lives. &nb ..read more

Insulet and Beyond The Bolus are back at the ADA Scientific Sessions. Nancy Hanna, Clinical Services Manager at Insulet, is joined by Dr. Anita Swamy for a special live podcast, recording at the Omnipod booth in San Diego.  Join them on a truly enlightening journey into the world of diabetes management as seen through the lens of the latest technology. The Omnipod 5 system offers an optimistic approach towards alleviating the daily challenges associated with managing diabetes.    Dr. Swamy is a stalwart in diabetes management, and she delivers a masterclass for the listeners on ..read more

Insulet has paid the guest speakers of this podcast, Dr. Grazia Aleppo and Dr. Amy Criego, a fee to participate in the making of this podcast. Dr. Grazia Aleppo and Dr. Amy Criego have an ongoing commercial relationship with Insulet and receive financial compensation for this relationship.    Synopsis:  In the inaugural episode of Beyond the Bolus, recorded live from the 82nd American Diabetes Association Conference, Nancy and Dena meet with Endocrinologists Dr. Grazia Aleppo and Dr. Amy Criego to discuss ADA highlights and understand how technology advancements are translating ..read more

Nancy Hanna RN, BSN, CDCES and Dena Gottesman MS, RD, CDCES are joined by Leslie Barrett MS, RD, CDCES to clear up common misconceptions about the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System. Leslie has been working on Omnipod® 5 since the development from user experience and design to clinical trial site training and support. In this episode she will separate the facts from the fake news, share details on the Omnipod 5 algorithm known as SmartAdjust™ technology and best practices for everyday use and optimization.  Questions covered in this episode: • How does the adaptivity of the sy ..read more

Insulet has paid the guest speakers of this podcast, Dr. Gregory Forlenza and Dr. Diana Isaacs, a fee to participate in this podcast. Dr. Gregory Forlenza and Dr. Diana Isaacs have an ongoing commercial relationship with Insulet and receive financial compensation for this relationship.   Synopsis:  In the second episode of Beyond the Bolus, Nancy and Dena examine the importance of the diabetes care team as they walk a day-in-the-life with Dr. Gregory Forlenza and Dr. Diana Isaacs.  Over the episode, these experts discuss the value of a team approach within their practices, the ..read more