The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists

ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Dr Stella George

In the latest of our ABCD Inspire Podcast Series, our host Dr Petra Hanson is joined by Dr Stella George who shares her journey through a diverse medical career, emphasising the importance of teamwork, balancing professional and personal life, and her passion for inpatient diabetes. Discover her tips for managing a portfolio career, overcoming challenges, and her vision for future healthcare improvements. "No regrets, just lessons learned." Thank you for listening and we hope you have been inspired by our amazing guests. For more information about ABCD, or if you wish to find out more about joining the national organisation of Consultant Physicians in Britain who specialise in Diabetes Mellitus, please visit abcd.care [https://abcd.care/]

ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Dr Alistair Lumb

Joining Dr Petra Hanson this time on the ABCD Inspire Podcast is Dr Alistair Lumb, Consultant in Diabetes at Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chair of the Diabetes Technology Network UK and a member of the EXTOD (Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes) faculty. Alistair shares his extensive work in diabetes care, focusing on technology, exercise, and patient support, and shares insights into his career journey, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges faced in balancing clinical and non-clinical responsibilities. Tune in to this episode to be inspired by Alistair as he emphasises the role of innovative solutions in improving diabetes management and offers valuable advice for junior clinicians wishing to pursue a career in diabetes. Thank you for listening and we hope you have been inspired by our amazing guests. For more information about ABCD, or if you wish to find out more about joining the national organisation of Consultant Physicians in Britain who specialise in Diabetes Mellitus, please visit abcd.care [https://abcd.care/]

ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Professor Pratik Choudhary

The ABCD Inspire Podcast Series is back! Joining our host Dr Petra Hanson this time is Professor Pratik Choudhary, Professor of Diabetes at the University of Leicester and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes at Leicester Diabetes Centre.  Tune in to learn about Pratik's work in hypoglycaemia, the use of technology in diabetes and education (DAFNEplus).  The insightful discussion covers research and International Medical Graduates, the importance of being open to new opportunities, and the challenges of being a clinician and a researcher.  Thank you for listening and we hope you have been inspired by our amazing guests. For more information about ABCD, or if you wish to find out more about joining the national organisation of Consultant Physicians in Britain who specialise in Diabetes Mellitus, please visit abcd.care [https://abcd.care/]

ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Dr Dimitris Papamargaritis

Welcome to the start of Season 2 of the ABCD Inspire Podcast Series where we aim to inspire clinicians into the field of diabetes and diabetes research. To kick start 2025 and our new season, our host, Dr Petra Hanson, welcomes special guest Dr Dimitris Papamargaritis. We often refer to the incredible journey our inspirational guests have been on, and Dimitris not only fits that bill but his physcial journey, coming from Greece to the UK, learning the language and the intricacies of British medical language, and then the progression of his career, has been truly fascinating and remarkable. During this fascinating conversation you will hear how the career structure in Greece led Dimitris down the research pathway and how that pathway resulted in him coming to the UK and the amazing journey he has been on since to get to where he is today. Dimitris also shares his top tip for maintaining balance between your clinical work, academic work, and then your personal and family life and some brilliant advice for what to look out for when looking at future departments you may wish to take your clinical academic career to - an absolute must listen for anybody requiring some much needed inspiration. You can currently listen to the ABCD Inspire Podcast series via the following platforms: Spotify, Amazon Music, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, Player FM. Coming to other podcast platforms soon. Thank you for listening and we hope you have been inspired by our amazing guests. For more information about ABCD, or if you wish to find out more about joining the national organisation of Consultant Physicians in Britain who specialise in Diabetes Mellitus, please visit abcd.care [https://abcd.care/]

ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Professor Ketan Dhatariya

For our final ABCD Inspire podcast of 2024 we are thrilled to have our very own ABCD Executive Chair, Professor Ketan Dhatariya, joining our podcast host Dr Petra Hanson. Ketan has an immense work ethic and workload and you will hear all about the projects he is currently working on and supporting his junior colleagues with, as well as the incredible challenges that he overcame in order to get to where he is today. You will hear the fascinating story of what his first ever publication was and how he ended up getting a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine (one of the most prestigious peer-reviewed medical journals in the world). Ketan's story is fascinating and an absolute inspiration to any clinician wanting to grow, develop, and thrive - a must listen! You can currently listen to the ABCD Inspire Podcast series via the following platforms: Spotify, Amazon Music, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, Player FM. Coming to other podcast platforms soon. Thank you for listening and we hope you have been inspired by our amazing guests. For more information about ABCD, or if you wish to find out more about joining the national organisation of Consultant Physicians in Britain who specialise in Diabetes Mellitus, please visit abcd.care [https://abcd.care/]