Ep 100: What's New in Diabetes Tech for 2026: MiniMed Flex, Dexcom G7 & Libre Instinct

Drs. Steve Edelman and Jeremy Pettus sit down with nurse practitioner and CDCES Rachel Sood for a clear-eyed walk through the newest pumps, sensors, and what's coming next for type 1 diabetes.

With endocrinologists Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus, and guest Rachel Sood, NP, CDCES, founder of The Diabetes Collective.

In this episode:
  • Choosing the right insulin pump and CGM
  • Tubed vs. tubeless pump systems
  • How lifestyle and personal preference shape technology choices
  • The latest updates in automated insulin delivery systems
  • Dexcom G7 10-day vs. 15-day sensors
  • Abbott’s dual glucose and ketone sensor technology
  • Medtronic’s newest technology developments
  • Real-world conversations patients have about wearing devices
  • Continuous ketone monitoring and DKA prevention
  •  The future of fully closed loop systems
  • Why compatibility between pumps and CGMs matters
  • Technology options for people with type 2 diabetes
  • Where diabetes technology may be headed next
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Living well with type 1 diabetes today looks meaningfully different than it did even a few years ago, and the pace of change keeps accelerating. Pumps are getting smaller and smarter, sensors are wearing longer and sensing more, and the algorithms underneath them are quietly taking over more of the daily work that used to fall entirely on the person wearing them. That kind of progress is worth paying attention to, because the most useful question is rarely “what’s the best system?” but rather “what fits the life I’m actually living right now?” The honest answer shifts as life shifts. This conversation is for anyone who’s wondered if their current setup is still the right one, anyone who’s been waiting for something newer, and anyone who just wants a grounded read on where type 1 technology is heading.

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