Podcast Episode 29: Lance Bass Shares his Journey with Diabetes Including His Misdiagnosis

Guest: Lance Bass, Grammy nominated singer, dancer, actor, and producer; Dexcom Warrior

In this episode of Real-Time Real Talk, host Cher Pastore, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM, is joined by Lance Bass - entertainer and diabetes advocate - for a candid conversation recorded live at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) conference in Chicago.

The discussion includes:

• Lance’s journey from a misdiagnosis of type 2 diabetes to discovering he had LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults), a slow-progressing form of type 1 diabetes.
• How real-time CGM with the Dexcom G7 transformed his diabetes management by helping him avoid dangerous lows, personalize insulin and food decisions, and gain peace of mind.
• The role of CGM in reducing stigma and raising awareness, especially for young people living with diabetes.
• How tools like CGM are reshaping diabetes education, treatment, and outcomes across type 1, type 2, and prediabetes.

Real-Time Real Talk is intended for healthcare professionals in the US.

Listen to the full episode and watch quick highlight clips below.

Highlights from the Episode

1. How Dexcom CGM Saves Time

    

    

2. CGM and Overnight Lows

    

    

3. Reducing Stigma

    

    

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