Podcasts

In this third episode of a special podcast series in partnership with Diabetics Doing Things, host Rob Howe interviews Gary Hall Jr., the most decorated Olympian with type 1 diabetes. Gary shares his experiences leading up to and following his diagnosis in 1999, discussing the challenges and triumphs of managing diabetes as a top-level athlete. They delve into the nuances of diabetes management, the importance of perseverance, and the critical support systems that aided Gary in his career. The conversation also addresses broader topics such as advocacy, the role of sports in diabetes management, and the future of diabetes care. Doing Well with Diabetes is part of Kids and Diabetes in Schools, an IDF programme supported by Sanofi and ISPAD.

Diabetes and cardiovascular disease, or CVD, are a global public health burden. People living with diabetes are up to four times more likely than the general population to develop cardiovascular complications such as heart attack and stroke. In this episode of D-Talk, host Phyllisa Deroze welcomes Professor Kamlesh Khunti to explore how registries are invaluable for managing and understanding diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

In this second episode of a special podcast series in partnership with Diabetics Doing Things, host Rob Howe interviews professional basketball player Lara McSpadden. Lara shares her experiences of living with diabetes for nearly 18 years and how it intersects with her career as an athlete. They discuss the challenges of managing diabetes while maintaining a rigorous training and playing schedule, the importance of a strong support system, and mental health. Doing Well with Diabetes is part of Kids and Diabetes in Schools, an IDF programme supported by Sanofi and ISPAD.

In this first episode of a special podcast series in partnership with Diabetics Doing Things, host Rob Howe interviews Steffi Ratcliffe, an Australian Olympic hammer thrower with type 1 diabetes. Steffi shares her journey balancing athletics, academics, and diabetes, discussing mindset, managing high-pressure situations, and avoiding perfectionism. Doing Well with Diabetes is part of Kids and Diabetes in Schools, an IDF programme supported by Sanofi and ISPAD.

What's the connection between mental well-being and diabetes management? In this episode of D-Talk dedicated to the World Diabetes Day theme: Diabetes and well-being, host Phyllisa Deroze is joined by three inspirational diabetes advocates, Thapi Semenya, Naser Altooblani and Bruno Helman. They explore how untreated mental health issues can worsen diabetes outcomes and how the pressures of diabetes management can affect mental well-being.

Approximately one in six pregnancies worldwide are affected by high blood glucose. Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but it can also present challenges, especially for expectant mothers with diabetes. In this episode, host Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Professors Helena Backman and David Simmons to explore screening and treatment options available for diabetes during pregnancy, potential complications for both mother and baby, postpartum care and the importance of managing diabetes for future pregnancies.

Data from the IDF Diabetes Atlas Report on diabetes and kidney disease released in 2023, indicate that approximately 30 to 40% of people living with diabetes develop CKD. Furthermore, over the last 20 years, CKD due to type 2 diabetes has increased worldwide by about 74%. In this episode of D-Talk, host Phyllisa Deroze welcomes Professors Mustafa Arici and Ruben Silva Tinoco to explore how the iCaReMe registry can bridge gaps in early diagnosis and prevent diabetes-related kidney complications.

Join host Phyllisa Deroze as she delves into the world of basic and translational science — two powerful forces reshaping the landscape of diabetes management and care — with Prof Michael Roden, a leading expert in the field.From "lab to life," discover how research is expanding our understanding of diabetes subtypes and energy metabolism while paving the way for personalised treatments.

Host Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Dr. Covadonga Bascaran and Professor Sehnaz Karadeniz to discuss a common diabetes-related complication: diabetic retinopathy (DR). DR can develop in anyone living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and other types of diabetes, such as LADA. In 2020, an estimated 103 million adults had DR, with over 47 million affected by a vision-threatening form of the condition requiring prompt treatment.

Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Professors Antonio Ceriello and Roberto Pecoits-Filho to explore the prevalence of diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Numbers show that over 530 million people live with diabetes, and over 850 million are affected by CKD, with an increase in both conditions in recent decades. In this podcast, guests and hosts examine the links between diabetes and CKD and the benefits of a multisectoral approach to prevent and treat both conditions and improve the lives of people affected or at risk.