Tune in to the latest episode of Real Time Real Talk with your host Cher Pastore, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM. In this episode we take a deep and insightful look at the ever-evolving landscape of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems specifically within pregnancy with our guest, Dr Kristin Castorino.  We explore in detail how this technology benefits pregnant patients with diabetes, focusing on the practicality of using devices like Dexcom G7 and how they aid both clinicians and patients in navigating this complex yet essential side of prenatal care. Get a first-hand perspective on the b ..read more

In another episode of Real Time Real Talk, host Cher Pastore invites Dr Dessi P. Zaharieva, PhD, CEP, CDCES to discuss all things diabetes.   Dessi completed her PhD in Kinesiology & Health Science at York University under the supervision of leading diabetes researcher, Dr. Michael Riddell. She is currently working with Dr. David Maahs and the University of Stanford team to improve clinical outcomes in youth with type 1 diabetes. Her research focuses on effective strategies to reduce blood sugar fluctuations (i.e. hypoglycemia) during exercise and in recovery in individuals with type ..read more

GLP-1 medications have been around since early 2000s but only recently started getting more media coverage, thanks to celebrities and influencers.  In this episode of Real-Time, Real Talk host Cher Pastore speaks to acclaimed Timothy Gilbert, MD, a clinical endocrinologist with over 15 years of experience in diabetes management. He has a practice in Louisiana where he and his team, including physicians, nurses, dieticians, and diabetes care and education specialists see many patients every day. Dr Gilbert will demystify this extremely popular weight loss drug, explain the clinical indica ..read more

In this episode of Dexcom’s Real Time Real Talk, we’re speaking to Tandem’s Medical Director, Jordan Pinkster. Jordan is a pediatric endocrinologist by training, but has been involved in clinical trials and the development of automated insulin delivery products for many years. Our second guest is Kristy Castillo, the clinical solutions manager at Tandem who is also a nurse, diabetes educator and  lives with type one diabetes herself.   We’ll discuss Tandem products including the sleek new number 1 one rated AID system, the t:slim X2 insulin pump, we’ll talk about ..read more

This is our third and final episode which was recorded at ADA – The American Diabetes Association conference held in San Diego earlier this year.  In this episode, host Cher Pastore speaks to Dr Maggie Crawford, senior manager of translational and behavioral data science at Dexcom, to discuss findings from a few studies Dr Crawford was presenting at ADA.   The first study, titled "Exploring the Impact of CGM on Perceived Control and Non-Intensive Insulin Treated Type Two Diabetes", explored how CGM use influenced individuals' perceptions of control over their diabetes. Participants m ..read more

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In the latest episode of Real Time Real Talk,  we engage in an enlightening conversation on the progressive strides in diabetes management with our special guest, Dr. Nicholas Argento. With personal experience spanning over five decades of living with type one diabetes and leveraging his professional expertise in diabetes technology, Dr. Argento details the indispensable role that CGM plays in his life from diagnosis in 1968, the evolution of glucose monitoring, ie. From insulin to now integrating CGM with an automated insulin delivery devices and what the future could hold.   In thi ..read more

Join us for an insightful journey into the world of diabetes management technology on this very special episode of Real-Time, Real Talk. 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 Dexcom and Omnipod 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 ..read more

In this podcast episode, host Cher Pastore speaks with Dr Reddy, a clinical endocrinologist at Carbon Health, a tech-enabled healthcare company on a mission to make great healthcare accessible by putting people first.   Dr Reddy has used CGM for over 20 years and has developed innovative approaches to manage diabetes that incorporate CGM including a boot camp approach to uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, a CGM clinic and a therapeutic CGM training program. As an endocrinologist at Carbon Health, she sees patients completely virtually using a team based approach incorporating CGM. We discuss h ..read more

In this podcast episode, host Cher Pastore speaks with Cup of OJ Founder, Ariana Frayer, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 10.   Ariana shares her journey, what it was like growing up with diabetes, and how it impacted things like school and dating.   We also hear about her unique experience with CGM, what she likes about the G7, the differences from the G6 as well as her favourite features.    Lastly, we learn about a community she founded on Instagram and Cup of OJ to pursue her goal of sharing knowledge and inspiring growth, keeping herself accountable for her ..read more