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Title: Introduction to Blue Circle Health
Guest: Dr. Monica Gomberg, Endocrinologist, Blue Circle Health
Host: Scott Johnson
Presented by: Blue Circle Health
Episode Summary
In this debut episode, host Scott Johnson, who’s lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 45 years, sits down with Dr. Monica Gomberg, a practicing endocrinologist who left private practice to help re-imagine diabetes care at Blue Circle Health.
They explore one bold question:
What if we could start over and redesign T1D care from the ground up?
Dr. Gomberg explains how Blue Circle Health - a completely free, six-month virtual care, education, and support program funded by the Helmsley Charitable Trust - is transforming access for adults with T1D. From personalized care plans and insurance navigation to mental-health support and prescription-assistance programs, she shares how the team builds care around the person, not just the disease.
What You’ll Learn
- Why T1D care often fails to meet real-life needs - and how Blue Circle Health is changing that
- How the T1D Support Guide works as your personal point of contact
- What makes a virtual model more flexible than traditional doctor visits
- How Blue Circle Health collaborates with, not replaces, your current care team
- Details on free resources: CGM access, financial assistance, insurance navigation, case management
- The surprising truth about how hard it still is to live with T1D - and what gives Dr. Gomberg hope
Key Quotes
“It shouldn’t be this hard to stay alive.” – Dr. Monica Gomberg“Blue Circle Health was created to remove barriers - not add more.”“We built this program by listening to patients first.”Resources & Links
- 🌐 Learn more or apply to join: bluecirclehealth.org
- 💬 Follow us on social media: @bluecirclehealth on Instagram and Facebook
- 🤝 Community Partner Spotlight: The Diabetes Link – resources for young adults (ages 18–30) living with T1D
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