Léonie Watson
As a T1 Diabetic who's unable to use an insulin pump (because there are no #accessible ones available), the possibility of a gene therapy injection once every few years instead of an insulin injection once every couple of hours, is mighty interesting.
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/gene-therapy-be-studied-treating-type-1-diabetes-2026a10009xh?st=fpf&icd=login_success_gg_match_fpf&scode=msp&socialSite=google&form=fpf
Gene Therapy to Be Studied for Treating Type 1 Diabetes

A phase 1/2 trial of a novel viral vector gene therapy in adults with type 1 diabetes is scheduled to begin this year.

Medscape
Apr 7 at 5:25pmWeb
Show threadTim Chase3d ago

@tink

Meanwhile, have you conversed with Scott Hanselman? He hosts the Hansel Minutes podcast (https://hanselminutes.com) and works (worked?) for Microsoft. He also does some bio-hacking/hardware-hacking/software-hacking with his insulin pump and might be able to connect you with tech-minded folks who could possibly improve accessibility. And/or have you on the podcast ☺

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Show threadLéonie Watson13h ago
@gumnos @shanselman I haven't but very glad to learn about the podcast. My Doc actually suggested exploring some of the biohack communities active in this area, but I haven't managed to find enough time to really dig in. Conversations and connections welcome though!
Show threadScott3d ago
@tink Hey, I've got a dim memory of a couple people I play poker with over in the states switching to a pump that they find accessible enough to be a daily driver. Might be controlled via an app, they're both on iOS. Do you want me to ask for details/put you in touch?
Show threadLéonie Watson13h ago
@Scott If you could, that'd be great. Thanks Scott.
Show threadScott9h ago
@tink It's called Tandem Mobi. Totally accessible via the iOS app. Decent learning curve for all the various functions, but has been a life changer for them. I'll DM you with their email in a sec, they said you're welcome to get in touch with questions.