Episode 297

Redesigning Diabetes Care: From Personal Journey to Comprehensive Solution with Matthew Tremellen

Published on: 11th November, 2024

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Episode Overview: 

How can we reimagine diabetes management to make it more personalized, intuitive, and effective? 

Our next guest, Matthew Tremellen, is tackling this challenge as CEO and Founder of DiabeticU. 

Driven by his family's 30-year journey with diabetes and his own diagnosis, Matthew experienced firsthand the complexities and gaps in diabetes care. 

Today, he's leading DiabeticU in creating a comprehensive platform that combines CGM data, personalized meal plans, exercise guidance, and AI-powered insights- all in one place. 

Join us to discover how DiabeticU is transforming diabetes care by connecting patients with certified educators, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and building an ecosystem that empowers individuals to take control of their health journey. Let's go!

Episode Highlights:

  • Learn how Matthew's personal experience with diabetes - through his father's battle, brother's diagnosis, and his own journey - inspired DiabeticU's creation.
  • Discover DiabeticU's market validation process, starting with 30-40 personal contacts and scaling to a social media campaign that generated 900+ interested users.
  • Explore the platform's comprehensive features integrating CGM data, 300+ health devices, personalized plans, and healthcare provider reports.
  • Understand how DiabeticU's AI capabilities, including conversational support and smart eating assistance, set it apart in the market.
  • Hear about DiabeticU's strategic launch plan, starting with a 5,000-user beta program while pursuing healthcare partnerships and raising funds. 

About our Guest: 

Matthew Tremellen is the CEO and Founder of DiabeticU, a healthtech startup focused on revolutionizing diabetes management through personalized tools and cutting-edge technology. His mission is to create innovative solutions that simplify diabetes care and improve health outcomes for millions of people. With over 15 years of leadership experience, Matthew is passionate about scaling impactful businesses that make healthcare more accessible.

As a visionary in healthtech, Matthew has led multiple initiatives that have driven strategic growth, built high-performance teams, and developed groundbreaking platforms. He is committed to leveraging technology and personalized care solutions to transform diabetes management, making it more intuitive and effective for users around the world. Through DiabeticU, Matthew aims to reshape how people live with and manage diabetes, empowering them to lead healthier lives with confidence.


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