I Switched from the MiniMed 780G to the New MiniMed Flex: A Real-World Look at What Got Better, What Got Smaller, and What I Miss at 2:00 a.m.

Endocrinologist Dr. Jeremy Pettus shows off his new MiniMed Flex insulin pump

Being forgettable is a good quality to have if you’re an insulin pump. The new MiniMed Flex has that in spades – it’s smaller, sleeker, and easier to wear than the 780G. But does going tiny come with a trade-off? Dr. P weighs the perks of going small against the realities of smartphone-only control. Here’s his real-world take.

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GLP-1s for Type 1 Diabetes: The Benefits, Risks, and the Road to FDA Approval

A station wagon from the 1970s driving down a 2-lane highway passing a sign that says "GLP-1s for Type 1 Diabetes"

Watching other people reap the benefits of GLP-1s may trigger a little FOMO if you have type 1 diabetes. While these medications still aren’t approved for people with T1D, that gap may finally be starting to close. Here’s the latest research, potential benefits, and real reasons to be optimistic.

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