#1826 Dr. Laurel Messer Re-thinking Control IQ Plus Technology
Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
Scott Benner
4.8 • 1.7K Ratings
🗓️ 16 April 2026
⏱️ 58 minutes
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Summary
Optimization of Control IQ technology , emphasizing correction factors as primary levers and the importance of fresh setting calculations when switching between insulin pumps.
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| 0:00.0 | Friends, we're all back together for the next episode of the Juicebox podcast. |
| 0:03.8 | Welcome. |
| 0:14.1 | Hi, everyone. |
| 0:15.6 | I am Dr. Laurel Messer. |
| 0:17.2 | I am vice president of medical affairs at tandem diabetes. |
| 0:25.0 | But even more importantly, I am a fierce advocate for people living with diabetes. |
| 0:28.8 | I have worked in diabetes technology for over 20 years. |
| 0:31.9 | And I'm so thrilled to be on this podcast today with Scott. |
| 0:38.1 | If this is your first time listening to the Juice Box podcast and you'd like to hear more, |
| 0:43.1 | download Apple Podcasts or Spotify, really any audio app at all. |
| 0:46.0 | Look for the Juice Box podcast and follow or subscribe. |
| 0:49.8 | We put out new content every day that you'll enjoy. |
| 0:52.3 | Want to learn more about your diabetes management? |
| 0:57.2 | Go to Juiceboxpodcast.com up in the menu and look for bold beginnings, the Diabetes Pro Tip series, and much more. |
| 0:59.8 | This podcast is full of collections and series of information that will help you to live better |
| 1:05.4 | with insulin. |
| 1:08.5 | While you're listening, please remember that nothing you hear on the Juicebox podcast should be considered advice, medical, or otherwise. |
| 1:17.0 | Always consult a physician before making any changes to your health care plan or becoming bold with insulin. |
| 1:29.1 | This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. You can use my offer code, juice box at checkout, |
| 1:35.7 | to save 20% off of your entire order at cozyEarth.com. Everything from the joggers that I'm |
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