Integrated Diabetes Services

11/09/2025

Curious about the advanced features of open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) systems? Join Integrated Diabetes Services for a free DanaTech Device Training webinar on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. EST.

Learn how to analyze data, fine-tune settings, and apply advanced strategies for optimizing open-source AID use in diabetes care.

Registration is required. Attendance is free, thanks to support from the Helmsley Charitable Trust .

Register now: https://bit.ly/4oXMX0V

with the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists

Live and recorded CGM, insulin pump and other diabetes technology device trainings for healthcare professionals. Each session includes an overview, start-up info and FAQs. Free.

11/07/2025

At Integrated Diabetes Services, we’re proud to publish our monthly newsletter, Diabetes Bites—a resource designed by people who live with type 1 diabetes and work in the field every day.

Each issue includes practical tips, recipes, expert insights, and perspectives from our team of clinicians who combine professional expertise with lived experience. The result: fresh viewpoints and real-world strategies that resonate with the T1D community.

We’re thrilled to know it’s making a difference.

📬 Subscribe or read the latest issue here: https://bit.ly/47sjJl8

11/06/2025

Ready for real insights and real talk about diabetes from people who just get it?

Check out the latest episode of the Think Like a Pancreas Podcast. You'll laugh sometimes, you'll nod along most times, and you're sure to pick up some tips, tricks, inspiration, and guidance along the way.

So what are you waiting for? Think like a pancreas with us! We're proud to invite you to the conversation weekly.

🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast hosting platform: https://bit.ly/457nAm6

What happens when you take a group of opinionated, outspoken, endearingly snarky diabetes specialists who live with diabetes personally and put them in front of a microphone?You get Think Like A Pancreas: The Podcast!

11/05/2025

Navigating holiday meals with diabetes doesn’t have to be stressful. 🍽️

In episode 3 of our nutrition series, Jennifer Smith and Dana Roseman share practical strategies for insulin management, how to use technology to your advantage, and why perfection isn’t the goal—balance is.

Listen now to feel confident heading into the holidays: https://bit.ly/4qIA9gH

In episode three of our ongoing nutrition series, Jennifer Smith and Dana Roseman dive into the unique challenges of holiday eating for people living with diabetes. They share practical strategies for insulin management, discuss the benefits of technology in diabetes care, and highlight the importan...

11/05/2025

Here’s something many people don’t realize: 90% of new type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses happen in people with no family history.

That means anyone—yes, anyone—can be at risk. Even adults! In fact, over 50% of all new cases occur in adults over the age of 18. There's a reason we've retired the name "juvenile diabetes."

It’s why understanding and screening for T1D are so important.

In one of our newest Think Like a Pancreas Podcast episodes, we dive into what that risk really means, how screening works, and why it’s one of the best tools we have for early action.

🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/3X5bzZE

11/04/2025

Headed to Friends for Life Seattle? 🎉 Keep an eye out for our very own Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, CPT, CDCES!

We're excited that this event is happening during National Diabetes Awareness Month, from November 7 to 9.

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 12, Kathryn has dedicated her career to helping others thrive with T1D. With degrees in Exercise Physiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology, she brings both personal and professional expertise to her work.

From studying the impact of exercise on blood glucose to creating customized exercise prescriptions, Kathryn empowers patients of all ages to move with confidence. She also leads group classes and provides diabetes education—especially for young people and those navigating DIY tech systems.

➡️ Learn more about the conference here: https://bit.ly/4nMQf6z

Conference Volunteers Teen Team Our Teen Team oversees programming for our Fiffles aged 13 to 17. Tween Team Our Tween Team oversees programming for our Fiffles aged 9 to 12. Elementary Team Our Elementary Team oversees programming for our Fiffles aged 6 to 8. Kiddie Kove Team Our Kiddie Kove Team t...

11/03/2025

We’re proud to share that Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES, Founder of Integrated Diabetes Services, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the American College of Diabetology !

This recognition celebrates Gary’s lifelong dedication to improving diabetes care—for patients and clinicians alike.

At IDS, we bring that same passion and expertise to every person we work with. Ready to take your diabetes management to the next level? Visit integrateddiabetes.com

10/31/2025

Tandem x Libre 3+ Integration Is Here

Tandem has officially launched the t:slim X2 insulin pump integration with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor—bringing another CGM option to the t:slim family.

What to know:
• t:slim X2 users can now view Libre 3 Plus glucose data directly on their pump.
• To use it, install the latest pump software update and the Tandem Mobile App.
• Each new sensor must be started through the app—not the Abbott reader or app.

This marks another step toward flexible, connected diabetes care.

Learn more on Tandem’s site or talk with your diabetes care team before making changes to your setup: https://bit.ly/4orWzkH

Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) announced today that it launched its t:slim X2 insulin pump with the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus.

10/30/2025

Meet Anna Sabino, MSW, CDCES — Emotional Health Specialist at Integrated Diabetes Services.

Living with T1D for over 30 years, Anna brings both expertise and empathy to her counseling work with children, adults, and families. She helps clients navigate anxiety, burnout, family dynamics, and more while building confidence in diabetes management.

With nearly 20 years of leadership in youth and family programs and a passion for emotional well-being, Anna is a trusted voice in the T1D community.

Get to know Anna and the IDS team ➡️ integrateddiabetes.com

10/30/2025

Your A1C number says a lot about your diabetes management, but don’t worry, it’s not just about meds.

With smart changes to your meals, movement, and daily habits, it is possible to lower your A1C naturally, and reduce your risk of nerve damage, eye problems, heart disease, and more.

From portion control to physical activity, here are seven proven strategies from Diabetes Self-Management magazine that you can start today: https://bit.ly/3kkxkAA

There are a number of ways to get your A1C down. Here’s a rundown of steps that can work for lowering A1C levels naturally.

10/29/2025

Here are the directions for Jenny's Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line 10 muffin cups with parchment liners (I use this muffin tin).

2. In a large bowl, stir together the coconut flour, almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt. Make sure there are no clumps.

3. Stir in the eggs, pumpkin puree, almond milk, melted ghee, and vanilla until completely incorporated.

4. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups and smooth the tops. (They should be almost full, not 2/3 or 3/4 full.) If desired, sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top and press gently.

5. Bake for about 25 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the muffins are very slightly golden around the edges.

Enjoy! 🍁🍂

👉 Get the full ingredient list and subscribe to Diabetes Bites here: https://bit.ly/4npp0yA

10/27/2025

T1D Diagnosis: The Musical 🎭

Bet you didn’t see this one coming! (Or if you know me… maybe you did.)

Hi, it’s Gary—founder of Integrated Diabetes Services. Today I’m looking back 40 years to when my own story with type 1 diabetes began.

I was home from college in Sugarland, TX, eating, drinking, losing weight… and running to the bathroom constantly. When a character on MASH showed the same symptoms, I finally stopped to listen to what my body was telling me—and soon after, I was diagnosed.

Four decades later, here I am helping others navigate this pain-in-the-neck disease. And truthfully? I’ve enjoyed (almost) every second of it.