Podcasts

How is AI transforming continuous glucose monitoring – and what could it mean for people living with diabetes? In the second episode of our four-part Technology & AI podcast series, Host Dr Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Professor Julia Mader and Dr Manoj Chawla to explore glucose forecasting, predictive analytics and more personalised care. They also tackle the big questions around trust, transparency, access and clinical oversight as AI becomes increasingly embedded in diabetes technology.

How can a local conversation become a catalyst for lasting change? In this episode of D-Talk, host Dr Phyllisa Deroze speaks with Tanzanian diabetes advocate Lucy Johnbosco Kifaru, founder of Diabetes Consciousness for Community (DiCoCo). Lucy discusses working with schools, journalists, community leaders and families to challenge stigma and improve diabetes understanding, while Phyllisa reflects on using storytelling, music and lived experience in her advocacy and awareness activities. Together, they explore how listening, cultural respect and partnerships can create lasting community-led action.

In this episode, we explore how technology and artificial intelligence are beginning to reshape diabetes care, from earlier detection of complications to more personalised support for people living with diabetes. Our guests, Dr Elaine Chow and Dr Amit Dey discuss the promise of AI, but also the responsibility that comes with it: ensuring tools are safe, transparent, equitable, and designed around real patient needs. They highlight why people living with diabetes must be involved in shaping these technologies, and why stronger governance, better data systems, and inclusive design will be essential as AI moves from innovation to real-world impact.

This episode of D-Talk continues the conversation on diabetic macular oedema (DME), a diabetes-related eye condition that can threaten vision but is often preventable with early detection and treatment. Host Dr Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Dr Matthew Cunningham, a vitreoretinal specialist and advocate for the All Eyes on DME campaign, who brings expert clinical and research insights on this topic. We take a deeper dive into what DME is, who is at risk, and how it can be managed to protect long-term eye health.

Diabetic macular edema (DME), a leading cause of vision loss in people living with diabetes, can be difficult to talk about, especially when it involves the risk of vision loss. Host Dr Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Damon Wayans , comedian, actor and advocate for the All Eyes on DME campaign. In this episode, Damon shares how laughter, honesty, and lived experience can raise awareness, encourage action, and help people feel supported when facing serious health challenges.

CGM is transforming diabetes care, but what if access, not innovation, is the real barrier? This episode highlights a pilot project in Egypt reimagining CGM access as a comprehensive care system. Host Dr Phyllisa Deroze welcomes Dr Andrew Behnke to discuss how the initiative combines technology, education and local expertise to improve outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes. Rather than just distributing sensors, the project trains families and healthcare teams to interpret and act on CGM data in real time.

In this episode, host Rob Howe sits down with Kerry Murphy to explore the realities of managing type 1 diabetes in school settings and the journey from fear to advocacy. As a parent of a child with T1D and founder of Follow T1Ds, Kerry shares how her experience revealed critical gaps between modern diabetes care and outdated school protocols. This episode dives into the importance of CGM access, the role of school nurses, and how parents can move from raw emotion to informed, strategic action.

In this episode, host Dr Phylissa Deroze is joined by Dr Michael Haller, Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Florida, and diabetes advocate Ricardo de Oliveira to explore type 1 diabetes screening as both a medical breakthrough and a political issue. They share how early detection can prevent life-threatening diagnosis experiences, reduce complications, and reshape care. The conversation addresses policy gaps, health equity and why screening must become a standard, accessible part of diabetes care worldwide.

In Episode 3 of the second season of Doing Well with Diabetes, a special podcast series in partnership with Diabetics Doing Things, host Rob Howe speaks with Jyotsana Rangeen about transforming life with type 1 diabetes through advocacy, confidence, and community. From navigating diagnosis and stigma to becoming a leading youth advocate in India and globally, Jyotsana shares how positive language, cultural awareness, and strong support networks can reshape the diabetes experience.

As Ramadan begins, million ask: Can I fast safely with diabetes? In this episode, host Dr Phyllisa Deroze speaks with Prof Mohamed Hassanein about what's new in the 2026 Diabetes and Ramadan Guidelines. Learn how real-world data is driving change and why informed choice, safety and confidence are central to fasting with diabetes.