We’ve got a packed lineup of reviews and research updates for you today! My review for Omnipod 5 is finally here, including an Ask Me Anything on the system, and we just released a two-part series about curing type 1 diabetes answering some of your biggest questions.

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After spending months with Omnipod 5, I broke down what stands out about the only tubeless AID system in the U.S. and where there’s still room for improvement. From how I wear it on my body and my tips for the smartphone app to what I think of its adaptive algorithm, this review takes a look at what it's like to use Omnipod 5 in everyday life.

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Following the review, we released an Omnipod Ask Me Anything answering all your questions. Jenna and I (both Omnipod 5 users) get into whether or not the Omnipod 5 iPhone app will ever release outside the U.S., our struggles and wins with the algorithm, and what we want to see on Omnipod 6. Subscribe to All Access and check out the video below.

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Sweet Dreams is my favorite smartphone glucose-display app and today we’ve partnered with them as our sponsor. Sweet Dreams displays glucose levels right on your iPhone and Apple Watch home screen. You can see your levels with a quick glance, without ever unlocking your phone or opening a CGM app. One of my favorite features is the CarPlay integration! I can see my levels right on my car dashboard - no more distracted driving. 

Sweet Dreams is compatible with Dexcom, Libre, MiniMed, Nightscout, Eversense, Medtrum, and twiist! Sweet Dreams works on iPhone only (Android coming soon!). Click the link below and download it today.

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In our two-part podcast, we were joined by three leading diabetes researchers to discuss the money behind a cure, the obstacles ahead, and what a cure could look like. Part 1 explores why curing type 1 is so difficult and what researchers are learning about preventing, delaying, and preserving insulin production. Part 2 goes deeper into the possibilities being explored today. From beta cell replacement and immunotherapy to smart insulin and technologies.

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WATCH PART 2 - What Will a Type 1 Cure Look Actually Like?

We wanted to take a step back and reflect on everything we had learned from these conversations, as well as our past podcast episodes with islet cell recipients. Diabetech’s producer Jenna and I filmed a special post-show episode reacting to clips from episodes and breaking down our personal feelings about a cure. Check it out below.

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The open source Loop AID system gives users more customization and flexibility than most commercial systems. In this walkthrough, I take a closer look at the app itself. I explain all its features and why I like them, dive into the settings, and the unpack the tools that make Loop a unique option for people who want more control over their management. The open source community reviewed this video!

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