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 features. Lastly, we learn about a community she founded on Instagram and Cup of OJ to pursue her goal of sharing knowledge and inspiring growth, keeping herself accountable for her diabetes whilst uniting others who also share this experience. 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: Dexcom G7 User Guide: https://bit.ly/3MSkRUv For product-related questions, please refer to the instructions for use. For complete safety information, go to dexcom.com/safety-information. Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings. Dexcom G7 can complete warmup within 30 minutes, whereas other CGM brands require up to an hour or longer. Smart devices are sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, visit: dexcom.com/compatibility. The Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G7 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons aged 2 years and older. Dexcom G7 has no limitations for use in pregnancy. Dexcom’s partners are working to integrate insulin pumps, insulin pens, and digital health apps with Dexcom G7. Data from collaborator devices and products must be verified by those collaborator devices and products. Users should confirm data and connections with their collaborator devices and products. A separate Follow app and internet connection are required to follow CGM users’ glucose readings and trends. CGM users should always confirm glucose readings on the Dexcom G7 app or receiver before making treatment decisions. Ariana Frayer is a paid spokesperson and a Dexcom Warrior. BRIEF SAFETY STATEMENT: Failure to use the Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G7) and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose0 or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the G7 do not match symptoms, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency. DEXCOM CLARITY SAFETY INFORMATION: The web-based Dexcom Clarity software is intended for use by both home users and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis, and evaluation of historical CGM data to support effective diabetes management. It is intended for use as an accessory to Dexcom CGM devices with data interface capabilities. Caution: The software does not provide any medical advice and should not be used for that purpose. Home users must consult a healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information in the software. Caution: Healthcare professionals should use information in the software in conjunction with other clinical information available to them. Caution: Federal (US) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare professional. Dexcom, Dexcom Follow, Dexcom Clarity, and Dexcom Share are registered trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. in the U.S., and may be registered in other countries. About Hello Dexcom: https://www.dexcom.com/en-us/get-started-cgm/11 Dexcom Provider website: https://provider.dexcom.com/