{"podcast":{"title":"Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!","slug":"taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147","podcast_index_feed_id":5259147,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/tcoyd-the-podcast","website_url":"https://tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FuflZXvHzDpbO46c4EDfqb5UgqJAkK_cbSPCV88EGM0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI5MzMzLzE2OTcw/NTc3NjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Taking Control Of Your Diabetes®","episode_count":101,"summary":"Welcome to Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast, an edutaining show all about highs and lows of living with diabetes. Hosted by Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus, both endocrinologists who have been living with diabetes themselves since they were 15, we’re discussing the important topics that people living with diabetes need to know—and no topic is off-limits. From the latest advancements in diabetes medications and devices, to interviews with some of the best minds in diabetes, to personal stories about the ups and downs of dealing with this condition 24/7, we’re tackling what it means to live with diabetes in modern times. And we promise to make you laugh along the way, because sometimes we just need to laugh at the craziness that comes with living with diabetes. Tune in for a new episode on the last Monday of every month! Like what you hear and want to help us grow? Please rate and review this podcast so we can reach more people living with diabetes! VISIT: tcoyd.org | FOLLOW: tcoyd.org/contact | EMAIL: podcast@tcoyd.org APPLE PODCAST RATING: 4.9/🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T12:19:15.881438+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147"},"episode":{"title":"Dexcom G7 Sensor, The 15-Day Sensor, and What to Expect from G8 with CEO Jake Leach","slug":"dexcom-g7-sensor-the-15-day-sensor-and-what-to-expect-from-g8-with-ceo-jake-leach","published_at":"2025-12-08T07:11:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147/dexcom-g7-sensor-the-15-day-sensor-and-what-to-expect-from-g8-with-ceo-jake-leach","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147","url":"https://tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm/89","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/e2d0f9f8/b17df6e4.mp3","summary":"Continuous glucose monitoring didn’t start as sleek apps and tiny sensors — it began with chunky receivers, short wear times, and a lot of skepticism. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman sit down with Dexcom CEO and original sensor engineer Jake Leach to trace the evolution of CGM from those early “Tylenol-shaped” receivers and repurposed pagers to today’s G7 system and beyond. They walk through the major turning points: abandoning long-term implants for subcutaneous sensors, proving that real-time CGM meaningfully improves time in range and safety, and pushing back against old-school thinking that insisted patients shouldn’t see their own data. From STS 3-Day to Seven Plus, G4, G5, G6, and now G7, Dr. Edelman, Dr. Pettus, and Jake Leach break down what each generation added — better accuracy, easier insertion, smartphone and cloud connectivity, and integration with pumps and AID systems. Most importantly, Dr. Edelman, Dr. Pettus, and Dexcom CEO Jake Leach, focus on what’s coming next and what it means for people living with diabetes today: the 15 day Dexcom G7 sensor, Smart Basal insulin titration for people with type 2 diabetes, AI-powered food logging, and the upcoming G8 platform designed to measure multiple analytes (glucose plus ketones and more) — all while pushing toward broader access and affordability. Key Topics: Early Dexcom Days & STS 3-Day: How Dexcom pivoted from implantable sensors to disposable subcutaneous CGMs and what the earliest systems were really like. Blinded vs Real-Time CGM: The ethics debate, safety implications, and studies proving real-time data improves time in range and reduces hypoglycemia. Seven Plus, G4 & G5: Major accuracy improvements, longer wear times, and the move to smartphone-based monitoring. 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