#330 T1D Exchange

Collaborations

David Walton, CEO of T1D Exchange, highlights the importance of data-driven collaborations in enhancing diabetes care. He explains how partnerships between diabetes centers and organizations like T1D Exchange facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Walton emphasizes the role of change packages, which are implementation plans that help centers adopt new practices effectively.

You can't manage what you don't measure. And unfortunately, we've lived through that as a country with COVID. Diabetes is the perfect example of that.

--- David Walton

By leveraging data, these collaborations aim to address gaps in care, such as insulin dosing and mental health support, and expand their impact by increasing the number of participating centers 1 2.

   

CGM Adoption

The discussion on Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems reveals strategies to increase their adoption among diabetes patients. Walton shares insights on how CGM technology provides valuable data that helps patients better manage their condition, leading to improved A1C levels and overall health. He notes that while CGM adoption is growing, there is still a need to educate patients and healthcare providers about its benefits.

Honestly, I would give everyone a Dexcom if I had the power to do well.

--- Scott Benner

Walton and Scott Benner discuss the potential of CGM to transform diabetes management, with Walton advocating for its use alongside traditional insulin pumps to optimize patient care 3 4.