The Glucose Never Lies®
Welcome to The Glucose Never Lies Podcast.
I’m John Pemberton — dad, husband, diabetes dietitian, researcher, and someone who’s lived with type 1 diabetes since 2008.
This podcast is my way of giving back. When my son Jude tested positive for type 1 diabetes antibodies, everything changed. I knew I had to act quickly and create a resource that was both comprehensive and easy to understand, so that anyone who might one day help manage his diabetes would feel supported. That’s how The Glucose Never Lies started — as an education platform to support my son’s future care.
Fortunately, his confirmatory test came back negative — but this doesn’t rule him, or my daughter, out. And since I was diagnosed at 27, I know just how real that risk can be.
The last two years have been the hardest of my life — battling depression, a functional motor disorder, and finally receiving an ADHD diagnosis. My journey back to health was made possible by the incredible support of my family, friends, and the wider diabetes community.
That experience taught me the power of giving. Written guides don’t work for everyone, but podcasts bring information to life in a real and relatable way. So that’s why I started this podcast — to make diabetes management engaging, practical, and fun.
I’ve been fortunate to work alongside some of the world’s leading researchers and thought leaders in type 1 diabetes, and I bring them onto the show to share their research, their stories, and their innovations.
You’ll also hear from people living with type 1 diabetes who are doing amazing things, and from advocates and clinicians shaping the future of diabetes care.
Here you’ll find guides, reflections, and conversations on everything from partying with T1D, continuous glucose monitoring and automated insulin delivery, to nutrition, exercise, insulin resistance, and childhood diabetes care.
Just to be clear — this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It’s not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your management.
I’m glad you’re here. Let’s get started.
The Glucose Never Lies®
9 - ATTD 2025 Highlights and New CGMs (Good, Bad and Ugly!)
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 systems, the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists, and the impact of exercise and nutrition on diabetes control. The conversation also highlights the need for equitable access to diabetes technology and the improvements in quality of life that these innovations can bring.
Takeaways
- Automated insulin delivery systems can improve glycemic control and quality of life.
- Starting AID systems early can lead to better long-term outcomes.
- GLP-1 receptor agonists show promise for type 2 diabetes management.
- Exercise plays a significant role in managing diabetes effectively.
- Nutrition strategies are essential for optimizing insulin delivery systems.
- Equity in access to diabetes technology is a pressing issue.
- Continuous glucose monitoring devices are rapidly evolving.
- The future of diabetes management looks promising with new technologies.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the Podcast and Personal Journey
02:14
Insights from ATTD 2025 Conference
03:41
Advancements in Automated Insulin Delivery Systems
08:22
Exploring GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Insulin Resistance
10:42
The Role of Exercise in Diabetes Management
14:07
Nutrition and Automated Insulin Delivery Systems
16:03
Quality of Life Improvements with AID Systems
17:55
Equity in Access to Diabetes Technology
19:18
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Innovations
24:05
Future Directions in Diabetes Management
Show Notes & Resources
- Full Show Notes - Episode 9: ATTD 2025
- 🎧 Download the Glucose Rap
- 📘 Insulin Resistance Guide
- 📊 CGM Accuracy Series
- 🎙️ Episode 8: Activity for Post-Meal Glucose Control
- 📎 Episode 6: Ten Tips to Optimise Time in Range with AID.
