Podcasts

In Episode 2 of the second season of Doing Well with Diabetes, a special podcast series in partnership with Diabetics Doing Things, host Rob Howe explores what it takes to challenge stigma in sport and compete at the highest level with type 1 diabetes. Costa Rican pole vaulter Rebeca Jara and Gambian footballer Ousman Ceesay reveal how visibility, preparation, and confidence help turn exclusion into leadership and show athletes everywhere that diabetes isn’t a barrier to sport, but a catalyst for strength, community, and change.

In the first episode of a new season of Doing Well with Diabetes, a special podcast series in partnership with Diabetics Doing Things, Rob Howe brings together a global panel to share powerful stories of living with and supporting diabetes across three continents, highlighting challenges in access, education, food culture, and emotional well-being. A reminder that education, movement, and community support remain the strongest levers for improving global health and well-being for people with diabetes. Doing Well with Diabetes is part of Kids and Diabetes in Schools, an IDF programme supported by Sanofi and ISPAD.

In this episode, host Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Emma Klatman to explore the urgent need for equitable diabetes care for children and young people with type 1 diabetes in low-resource settings. They discuss how the Life for a Child programme provides life-saving insulin, support, and advocacy to over 60,000 young people in more than 50 countries, and examine how global policy can better respond to clinical needs.

In this dedicated World Diabetes Day episode, host Phyllisa Deroze welcomes three advocates from the IDF Blue Circle Voices network to explore how people with diabetes navigate challenges at work, such as disclosing a diagnosis and balancing self-care with professional responsibilities. The discussion also highlights the need for more inclusive, understanding and supportive work environments.

In this episode, host Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Dr Rebecca Thomas to explore the latest findings on diabetes-related eye conditions from the 11th edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas, which indicate that nearly 1 in 3 people with diabetes have some form of retinopathy - 1 in 10 of whom develop sight-threatening conditions, such as proliferative retinopathy or macular oedema.

In this episode of D-Talk, we explore type 5 diabetes, a lesser-known, but recently recognised type of diabetes, linked to chronic undernutrition, especially in childhood. Host Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Dr Meredith Hawkins, the Chair of the new IDF Type 5 Diabetes Working Group, and Co-Chair Dr Nihal Thomas to unpack the science, learn their research journeys and discuss why this type of diabetes needs our attention. From misdiagnosis to missed opportunities, this is a story about how the power of research is giving hope to over 20 million people.

What do type 2 diabetes and dementia have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, host Phyllisa Deroze speaks with Professor Kaarin Anstey, a leading expert in ageing and brain health, to unpack the growing evidence linking the two conditions. Drawing on insights from the 11th Edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas, they explore how the age of diabetes onset, vascular risks, and long-term management can influence cognitive decline. With dementia cases rising fastest in low- and middle-income countries, this conversation shines a light on why early detection, lifestyle interventions, and integrated care must be part of the global health agenda.

Diabetes and obesity are rising worldwide but not in the same way everywhere. In this episode of D-Talk, host Phyllisa Deroze speaks with leading researchers Doctor Ranjit Mohan Anjana from India and Doctor Ronald Ma from China to explore how ethnicity shapes risk, presentation and outcomes. From South Asia’s “thin-fat” paradox to East Asian genetic vulnerabilities, our guests detail the global diversity of diabetes. Tune in to learn why a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work and how more inclusive, tailored healthcare can lead to better outcomes for all.

In this episode of D-Talk, host Phyllisa Deroze is joined by former elite athletes Rob Howe and Kyle Jacques Rose. Together, they explore the connection between physical activity and diabetes management. From competing professionally to advocating globally, they share the powerful role movement plays in managing diabetes, and how mindset, technology and community make it all possible. Whether you're starting your first walk or training for your next marathon, this episode is full of encouragement, practical advice and heartfelt reflections.

What does global youth advocacy in diabetes really look like? In this episode of D-Talk, host Phyllisa Deroze is joined by diabetes advocates from IDF’s Young Leaders in Diabetes (YLD) programme—both current YLDs and recent alumni. Together, they share how the programme has shaped their personal journeys, expanded their professional networks and inspired impactful projects around the world. From overcoming motivational challenges to advocating for access to care in under-resourced communities, these young changemakers reveal what it takes to lead with purpose.