Rick Wedge shares his personal and professional journey from developing medical devices to becoming a patient dependent on diabetes technology, following a total pancreatectomy and diagnosis of Type 3C diabetes.
The discussion covers the challenges of managing diabetes, the importance of wearables and continuous glucose monitoring, and the impact of technology on quality of life.
Rick reflects on how his experience as a patient has deepened his perspective on risk management and device design, emphasizing the real-world implications for patients.
The episode also explores future improvements for diabetes devices and the value of patient-centric innovation.
