Diabetes distress is real, helping people living with diabetes navigate this while keeping up with their glycemic levels can be challenging but it can be made easier. Learn from Deborah Samuel, RD, RN about the tools she leverages to help de-stress the diabetes distress including her insights about the use and onboarding of the MiniMed™ 780G system, the impact of reducing the burden for the person living with Type 1, and the ease with which health care providers can quickly assess and optimize system settings to improve their patients’ outcomes. Then hear from Kendall Smith, RD, CDCES on how the MiniMed™ 780G has helped the people she has trained to have improved quality of life.

The MiniMed™ 780G system has an advanced algorithm with Meal Detection™ technology* that provides occasional missed bolus forgiveness* and adapts continuously to changing insulin needs every 5 minutes.

*Taking a bolus 15 – 20 min before a meal helps to keep blood sugar levels under control after eating.

MiniMed™ 780G system is for type 1 ages 7 and over. Prescription required.

Deborah Samuel, BScN, MACP
Principal Training & Education Specialist
Medtronic Diabetes - Canada

Deborah Samuel is a Registered Nurse and has completed a Master’s in psychology, specifically to address the psychological aspects living well with diabetes and chronic illness. She has worked in private practice and is currently a National Training & Education Specialist with Medtronic of Canada. Deb has been on diabetes technology herself for 24 years. Diagnosed at the age of 24, she, her sister and father all live with type 1 diabetes, giving her a unique personal and professional vantage point.

Kendall Smith, MPH, RD/LD, CDCES
Healthy Simple Home, LLC

Kendall Smith is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She obtained her Master’s degree in public health and Certificate of Training in Childhood/Adolescent Weight Management. Kendall has been a CDCES for fifteen years with career experience as a pediatric diabetes program manager. Her efforts focused on program development, people leadership and obtaining American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Program status. She’s worked with Medtronic Diabetes since 2013 and held the roles of clinical territory manager, clinical district manager, regional clinical manager and program manager. Currently, she is contracted with Medtronic in a variety of capacities. Kendall is passionate about device technology and empowering people in their journey with diabetes.