The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast is brought to you by John Pemberton, together with Chad, his innovation partner who helps turn ideas into production. Behind the scenes, the creative team brings research, stories, and lived experiences of type 1 diabetes into an accessible format — combining science, storytelling, and strategy to help people live better with diabetes. Support | Donate: The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast ☕ Coffee → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jspfree2s 💙 Donate → https://www.pay ...
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17 – GLP-1 in Type 1 Diabetes: beyond weight loss, towards metabolic therapy?
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1:11:29Suggest guests or get in contact Episode 17 — GLP-1 in Type 1 Diabetes: Beyond Weight Loss, Towards Metabolic Therapy Go to the Podcast page for all the notes, insights, and further reading & listening. Subscribe to The Glucose Never Lies® and receive the Summary PDF with all the key take-home messages and practical implementation strategies. Suppo…
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16: Diabetes & Driving: Why You Need to Be 5 to Drive
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56:23Suggest guests or get in contact Episode 16 — Diabetes & Driving: Why You Need to Be 5 to Drive Show summary PDF and full notes here Support The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast ☕ Buy Me a Coffee 💙 Donate Guest: Professor Pratik Choudhary (University of Leicester, Leicester Diabetes Centre; Chair, DVLA Medical Advisory Panel on Diabetes) Host: John Pemb…
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8a: 99 Problems (But Highs Ain’t One) — The 20 by 2 Rule
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1:23Suggest guests or get in contact This bonus Episode 8B is a family special — co-created with my daughter Grace. It takes the science of activity lowering glucose and flips it into something fun: a rap we call 99 Problems (But Highs Ain’t One). The key message? When you’re above 10 mmol/L (180 mg/dL), just 20 minutes of activity can drop glucose by …
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15: C-Peptide - What type of type 1 diabetes do you have?
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23:20Suggest guests or get in contact Hosted by diabetes dietitian John Pemberton, this show blends science and real-life experience to make managing type 1 diabetes easier, clearer, and more human. Smart insights, practical tips, and honest conversations await. It's all about C-Peptide and what it means for people living with T1D! 🕒 [00:09] Think all T…
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14: Overcoming Insulin Resistance in Type 1 Diabetes
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46:22Suggest guests or get in contact In this deep-dive episode, John Pemberton explores the misunderstood world of insulin resistance in people with type 1 diabetes. Drawing on years of personal experience, clinical expertise, and the latest research, he breaks down why insulin resistance matters—even in a condition defined by insulin deficiency. Click…
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12: CGM Functionality (Part 3): The Bells and Whistles
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30:21Suggest guests or get in contact In this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, hosts John Pemberton and Louise discuss the intricacies of diabetes management, focusing on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. They explore various CGM features, including calibration, alarms, and connectivity with automated insulin delivery (AID) systems.…
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11: CGM Accuracy (Part 2): Understanding MARD, 20/20, 40/40, and Error Grids.
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31:37Suggest guests or get in contact In this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, hosts John Pemberton and Louise discuss the intricacies of diabetes management, focusing on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. They explore the importance of CGM accuracy, the standards set by regulatory bodies, and the significance of testing conditions i…
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10: CGM Accuracy (Part 1) "Study Design First, Performance After"
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27:48Suggest guests or get in contact In this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, hosts John Pemberton and Louise delve into the intricacies of diabetes management, focusing on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. They discuss the importance of understanding CGM accuracy, the significance of study design in evaluating sensor performance, …
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9 - ATTD 2025 Highlights and New CGMs (Good, Bad and Ugly!)
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26:46Suggest guests or get in contact In this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, John Pemberton shares insights from the ATTD 2025 conference, discussing advancements in diabetes management technologies, including automated insulin delivery systems and continuous glucose monitoring. He emphasizes the importance of early intervention with AID sys…
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7 - Fundamentals of The Glucose Never Lies
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15:51Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Never Lies Podcast! In this episode, we’re laying down the fundamentals of diabetes management—the essential principles you need to understand to make informed decisions about your health. We’ll break down: What happens when you eat carbohydrates and how your body processes glucose Why insulin…
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8 - Activity Snacking to Increase Time in Range for T1D
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27:39Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Never Lies podcast In today’s episode, we explore a game-changing approach to glucose control—activity snacking. If you’ve ever struggled with post-meal spikes, found insulin too slow to bring down highs, or wondered how movement could help stabilise your blood glucose, this episode is for you…
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1 - Choosing an AID System: Which Superhero Do You Want in Your Corner?
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30:10Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast! When it comes to Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems, there is no single "best" option, only the right one for each individual. Choosing an AID system can feel overwhelming, but with the help of my good friend, colleague, and Diabetes Nurse Extraordinaire, Louise Collin…
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2 - Mastering Control-IQ – The Spider-Man of AID Systems
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16:42Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast In today’s episode, we are exploring the Tandem t:slim X2 with Control-IQ, a system that offers great power but also requires great responsibility. If you are considering this system or already using it, this episode will guide you through everything you need to know to make …
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3 - Mastering the Medtronic 780G – The Incredible Hulk of AID Systems
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12:00Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the Medtronic 780G, a powerful Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system designed to crush after-meal highs and optimise time in range. Just like the Hulk, the 780G is strong, aggressive, and highly automated, making it one of the…
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4 - Mastering CamAPS FX – The Batman of AID Systems
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14:22Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we are exploring CamAPS FX, an Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system that, much like Batman, relies on strategy, adaptability, and precise control to outsmart unpredictable glucose levels. If you’re looking for a system that allows multiple glucose targets…
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5 - Mastering Omnipod 5 – The Iron Man of AID Systems
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15:36Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we’re focusing on Omnipod 5, the sleek, high-tech Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system that offers simplicity, automation, and a tubeless design. Much like Iron Man’s suit, Omnipod 5 is built for efficiency and ease, allowing for seamless insulin adjustme…
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6 - Ten Tips to Optimise Time in Range with AID Systems
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38:16Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we’re diving into practical strategies to optimise time in range (TIR) when using Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems for type 1 diabetes. Managing blood glucose levels can be unpredictable, but AID systems have transformed diabetes care by automating i…
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Suggest guests or get in contact Welcome to The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast where science meets real-life experience to empower diabetes management. Coming March 2025 Subscribe here or to your favorite Podcast provider I’m John Pemberton. I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes since 2008 and have spent nearly 20 years mastering both the science and art of…
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