Real-Time Real Talk | Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Education for Healthcare Providers

How did Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) transform diabetes care in 2025? In this highlights episode of Real-Time Real Talk, Cher revisits standout moments from the year, with conversations exploring how CGM reshaped diabetes management. Featuring insights from Dr. Tom Grace, Dr. Bill Polonsky, Emily Cornelius, RD, David Doriguzzi, Grant Ovzinsky, Lance Bass, Rachel Sood, and Jami Klein, this e...

Why did Dexcom move to a 15-day sensor? Because they listened. In this episode of Real Time Real Talk, host Cher Pastore talks with Grant Owzinski, VP of Product Management at Dexcom, about the research, design, and real-world impact behind the new G7 15-Day. From longer wear and fewer sensor changes to photo logging with AI, Grant explains how Dexcom continues to evolve to meet the needs of patie...

Endocrinologist Dr. Egils Bogdanovics and Chelsea Lugone join Cher Pastore to break down type 1 diabetes screening and staging: who to screen, how to interpret results, using CGM to prompt action, and current options available to delay progression. Plus practical advice for talking with families and reducing DKA at diagnosis. -- Disclaimer: This podcast is not approved for CME credit. Every diabet...

How is continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) transforming pregnancy care? In this special episode, maternal-fetal medicine expert Dr. Stacey Ehrenberg and diabetes educator Joy Cornthwaite, RD, join Real-Time Real Talk to break down the latest research from the ADA Conference and share real-world stories of Dexcom G7 in action. Discover how CGM empowers patients and providers, overcomes clinical bar...

Only 1 in 5 people with type 2 diabetes on insulin use Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and for those not on insulin, that number drops to just 5%. With real-time glucose tracking transforming how patients understand and manage their health, why isn’t CGM more widely used? In this live episode from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Conference, Real-Time Real Talk explores the barriers, br...

Lance Bass discusses an honest look at misdiagnosis, diabetes stigma, and how real-time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) transformed his life on this special episode of Real-Time Real Talk recorded live at the American Diabetes Association conference (ADA) in Chicago this June. When Lance was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it didn’t make sense - he ate well, exercised, and didn’t fit the...

Even for those not on insulin, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is transforming the way HCPs approach diabetes treatment. Cher Pastore, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM and guest David Doriguzzi, a Physician Assistant in endocrinology and internal medicine explore how Dexcom G7 and Stelo are reshaping diabetes management for people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes. Together, they bre...

Pregnant Patients are Empowered by Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): How Biosensor Technology Supports Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes How does real-time data from Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) reshape how we talk about food, exercise, and metabolic health Exploring how CGM - and tools like Dexcom and Stelo are empowering people with type...

How can Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) help people with type 2 diabetes feel more empowered and in control of their health? Exploring compelling new research presented at the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) conference is host Cher Pastore, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM, and guest Sim Singh, Senior Director of Behavioral and Translational Science at Dexcom.   Together, they unpa...

Integrating glucose sensor Dexcom G7 with digital health apps like Happy Bob and Undermyfork is improving diabetes treatment decisions and patient engagement. Whether it’s gamifying glucose tracking, uncovering personalized glucose patterns, or making real-time adjustments, these digital tools empower both patients and providers.   Cher Pastore, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM is joined by diabetes experts...

Welcome back to another episode of Real-Time Real Talk where this week, host Cher Pastore is joined by Dr Thomas Grace and Dr. William Polonsky to discuss the power of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in managing type 2 diabetes. Continuous Glucose Monitoring has revolutionized the management of diabetes. At its core, diabetes management is about balancing blood glucose levels to avoid the seri...

Welcome back to another episode of Real-Time Real Talk. This week, host Cher Pastore is joined by Emily Cornelius, a Registered Dietitian, to discuss the science behind monitoring glucose levels in individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin as well as introducing a brand new product by Dexcom called Stelo.  Having faced challenges with dieting as a young adult, Emily d...

Welcome to another session of Real Time Real Talk! Host Cher Pastore speaks to guest, David Tulle who has worked for Dexcom for over 11 years, leading teams across the central Plains, in the mid south and US regions and is currently leading Dexcom’s hospital discharge program. David’s focus is a new approach: integrating Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems, such as Dexcom's, into hospital...

Welcome back to another episode of Real Time Real Talk where this week, host Cher Pastore is joined by Dr Jessica Castle and Dr Stayce Beck to discuss the meticulous process behind the formulation and execution of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) accuracy trials. The trio discuss the influence of rigorous trial design and transparency on the accuracy and reliability of CGM devices, particularly...

Tune in to the latest episode of Real Time Real Talk with your host Cher Pastore, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM. In this episode we take a deep and insightful look at the ever-evolving landscape of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems specifically within pregnancy with our guest, Dr Kristin Castorino.  We explore in detail how this technology benefits pregnant patients with diabetes, focusing on th...

In another episode of Real Time Real Talk, host Cher Pastore invites Dr Dessi P. Zaharieva, PhD, CEP, CDCES to discuss all things diabetes. Dessi completed her PhD in Kinesiology & Health Science at York University under the supervision of leading diabetes researcher, Dr. Michael Riddell. She is currently working with Dr. David Maahs and the University of Stanford team to improve clinical outcomes...

GLP-1 medications have been around since early 2000s but only recently started getting more media coverage, thanks to celebrities and influencers. In this episode of Real-Time, Real Talk host Cher Pastore speaks to acclaimed Timothy Gilbert, MD, a clinical endocrinologist with over 15 years of experience in diabetes management. He has a practice in Louisiana where he and his team, including physic...

In this episode of Dexcom’s Real Time Real Talk, we’re speaking to Tandem’s Medical Director, Jordan Pinkster. Jordan is a pediatric endocrinologist by training, but has been involved in clinical trials and the development of automated insulin delivery products for many years. Our second guest is Kristy Castillo, the clinical solutions manager at Tandem who is also a nurse, diabetes educator and ...

This is our third and final episode which was recorded at ADA – The American Diabetes Association conference held in San Diego earlier this year.  In this episode, host Cher Pastore speaks to Dr Maggie Crawford, senior manager of translational and behavioral data science at Dexcom, to discuss findings from a few studies Dr Crawford was presenting at ADA. The first study, titled "Exploring the Impa...

In the latest episode of Real Time Real Talk,  we engage in an enlightening conversation on the progressive strides in diabetes management with our special guest, Dr. Nicholas Argento. With personal experience spanning over five decades of living with type one diabetes and leveraging his professional expertise in diabetes technology, Dr. Argento details the indispensable role that CGM plays in his...

Join us for an insightful journey into the world of diabetes management technology on this very special episode of Real-Time, Real Talk. Recorded live from the American Diabetes Association’s 83rd Scientific Sessions in San Diego, host Nancy Hanna is joined by Dexcom’s Cher Pastore in our very first simulcast.  To explore how Dexcom and Omnipod are influencing the dynamics of diabetes technology a...

In this month’s episode of Dexcom’s ‘Real Time Real Talk', host Cher Pastore talks to Beta Bionic’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Steven Russell about the iLet Bionic Pancreas - the revolutionary automated insulin delivery system from ADA - The American Diabetes Association held in San Diego. The iLet has been years in the making with Dr Ed Damiano, Beta Bionic’s founder starting this journey when hi...

In this podcast episode, host Cher Pastore speaks with Dr Reddy, a clinical endocrinologist at Carbon Health, a tech-enabled healthcare company on a mission to make great healthcare accessible by putting people first. Dr Reddy has used CGM for over 20 years and has developed innovative approaches to manage diabetes that incorporate CGM including a boot camp approach to uncontrolled type 2 diabetes...

In this podcast episode, host Cher Pastore speaks with Cup of OJ Founder, Ariana Frayer, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 10.   Ariana shares her journey, what it was like growing up with diabetes, and how it impacted things like school and dating.   We also hear about her unique experience with CGM, what she likes about the G7, the differences from the G6 as well as her favourite featu...

Real-time real talk is intended for healthcare professionals in the US. Disclaimer: This podcast is not approved for CME credit. Every diabetes treatment plan is different, individual results may vary – nothing you hear on this podcast should be considered medical advice. All claims are supported by clinical evidence referenced in the show notes. For clinical study results, please refer to the Dex...