Episode 273 - Rob Solo Minisode - Upcoming Events, ATTD Updates, Rob Life Updates

In this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, Rob goes solo to discuss
various upcoming events, including a diabetes meetup at Pax and
Beneficia, where there will be a pour-over class and discussions on
automated insulin delivery systems. He also delves into his
experience at the Advanced Technologies and Therapies for Diabetes
(ATTD) conference in Florence, highlighting key topics like access,
adherence, and automation in diabetes care. Rob also shares
personal updates on his diabetes treatment, goals for 2024, and
insights from his Goldman Sachs program. The episode concludes with
a quick discussion on Ramadan, upcoming events, and a call for
mailbag submissions. Topics discussed: 1. Announcement of upcoming
events, including a diabetes meetup at Pax and Beneficia with a
pour-over class and discussions on automated insulin delivery
systems. 2. Recap of Rob's experience at the ATTD conference in
Florence, focusing on access, adherence, and automation in diabetes
care. 3. Personal updates on Rob's diabetes treatment, goals for
2024, and insights from his Goldman Sachs program. 4. Mention of
Ramadan, fasting with diabetes, and upcoming events like a diabetes
legends basketball clinic in Dallas and Denver. 5. Call for mailbag
submissions and updates on the podcast's content and goals. Key
takeaways: * Events like meetups and conferences provide valuable
insights and networking opportunities in the diabetes community. *
Access to technology, adherence to treatment, and automation play
crucial roles in improving diabetes management. * Patient voices
are essential in shaping decisions in diabetes care and should be
valued and compensated. * Personal accountability and structured
programs can aid in achieving goals and personal growth. * Fasting
with diabetes during events like Ramadan can present unique
challenges, highlighting the importance of advanced diabetes
management systems. * Engagement with the community through mailbag
submissions and social media interactions helps in sharing
experiences and raising awareness about diabetes.
00:00  Exciting Updates and Announcements for Diabetics
Doing Things Podcast 00:26  Exciting Diabetes Meetup
Event Announcement and Thriveable Partnership Details
03:38  March Madness, T1D Ballers, Clinical Trials, and
ATTD Highlights: A Recap of the Diabetes World
13:38  Empowering Patient Voices at International
Diabetes Conferences 18:10  Struggles with Insulin
Access, 2024 Goals, and Ramadan Observance: A Personal Update
22:44  Exciting Updates on Diabetics Doing Things Events
and Podcast Content Resources mentioned in this episode: * Pax and
Beneficia Spring Meetup  * Thriveable * DCB and Tide Pool
Clinical Trial * Robâ€s Blog Post about ATTD * Dr. Addalaâ€s
Episode on DDT * #dedoc°