D-Talk

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. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Doing Well with Diabetes is part of the Kids and Diabetes in Schools program from the International Diabetes Federation and is supported by Sanofi and ISPAD. Diabetics Doing Things has donated all production and promotion in kind. To learn more about the Kids program, visit kids.idf.org [http://kids.idf.org/]. And to hear more from Diabetics Doing Things, visit diabeticsdoingthings.com/subscribe [http://diabeticsdoingthings.com/subscribe]. In this episode of Doing Well with Diabetes, 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. Lara also provides insights into her routines, favorite diabetes management tips, and advice for young athletes with diabetes. This inspiring conversation aims to encourage those living with diabetes to pursue their dreams while effectively managing their condition. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Doing Well with Diabetes is part of the Kids and Diabetes in Schools program from the International Diabetes Federation and is supported by Sanofi and ISPAD. Diabetics Doing Things has donated all production and promotion in kind. To learn more about the Kids program, visit kids.idf.org [http://kids.idf.org]. And to hear more from Diabetics Doing Things, visit diabeticsdoingthings.com/subscribe [http://diabeticsdoingthings.com/subscribe]. In this episode of Doing Well with Diabetes, host Rob Howe interviews Steffi Radcliffe, an Olympic hammer thrower living with type 1 diabetes who was recently part of Australia’s 2024 Olympic Team. Steffi shares her journey of managing diabetes while excelling in athletics and academics, including her experiences at the University of Georgia and Harvard University.  Stephanie and Rob discuss the unrealistic expectation of maintaining perfect blood sugar levels for people with type 1 diabetes. They highlight the dangers of striving for perfection, likening it to general life pressures that can bring about stress and negativity. They emphasize the importance of managing diabetes to the best of one's ability without demanding perfection. Stephanie also discusses the challenges and strategies for managing diabetes in high-pressure situations, the importance of a positive mindset, and her hopes of inspiring the next generation of athletes with diabetes. The episode highlights Steffi's growth in embracing her diabetes identity and connecting with the type 1 community. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Did you know that approximately one in six pregnancies worldwide is affected by hyperglycaemia? That's a staggering 21 million women! Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but it can also present challenges, especially for expectant mothers with diabetes. In this episode of D-Talk, Professors Helena Backman and David Simmons join host Phyllisa Deroze 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. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.