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 inclu...
Aug 07, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode of D-Talk, host Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Rob Howe, a former professional basketball player and founder of Diabetics Doing Things, and Kyle Jacques Rose, a former elite cyclist and currently Vice President of the International Diabetes Federation. 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, technol...
Jul 03, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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, t...
Jun 05, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode of D-Talk, host Phyllisa Deroze welcomes Professors Dianna Magliano and Ed Boyko, co-chairs of the IDF Diabetes Atlas Committee, to unpack the 11th Edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas, launched recently at the IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025 in Bangkok. Together, they dive into the latest global, regional, and national diabetes data, examining how this evidence-based resource has evolved since its first publication in 2000. Discover key trends, hidden risks, and what the data mean...
May 08, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
What does the future of diabetes prevention and management look like? In this episode of D-Talk, host Phyllisa Deroze welcomes Prof Peter Schwarz, President of the International Diabetes Federation , to explore the evolving landscape of diabetes care. They discuss the upcoming IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025, IDF’s 75-year legacy, key challenges, groundbreaking innovations, and Prof Schwarz’s vision for the future of diabetes prevention, research, and advocacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Apr 03, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this fourth episode of a special podcast series in partnership with Diabetics Doing Things , host Rob Howe interviews Alizée Agier , a karate champion from France, about her experiences as an athlete living with type 1 diabetes. Alizee shares her diabetes diagnosis journey being identified for the markers of T1D prior to developing it, the impact of diabetes on her athletic career, her strategies for managing glucose levels during intense training and competition, and the significance of carr...
Jan 16, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
How are AI and smartphones revolutionising diabetes care? Discover what happens when technology meets diabetes management. In this episode of D-Talk, host Phyllisa Deroze welcomes Professor Tadej Battelino . Together they explore the fascinating intersection of technology and diabetes management. From smart insulin delivery to life-changing algorithms, they delve into innovations that are making diabetes management as seamless as checking your social media feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Jan 09, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 ...
Dec 18, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 for more information....
Dec 05, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 . And to hear more from Diabetics Doing Things, visit diabeticsdoingthings.com/subscribe . In this episode of Doing Well with Diabetes, host Rob Howe interviews professional basketball player Lara McSpadden . Lar...
Dec 04, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 . And to hear more from Diabetics Doing Things, visit diabeticsdoingthings.com/subscribe . In this episode of Doing Well with Diabetes, host Rob Howe interviews Steffi Radcliffe , an Olympic hammer thrower living...
Nov 19, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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 for more informa...
Nov 07, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 ...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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. ...
Sep 04, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 and lead of the Basic and Translational Science stream at the IDF World Diabetes Congress in Bangkok. From "lab to life," discover how research is expanding our understanding of diabetes subtypes and energy metabolism while paving the way for personalised treatments. Hosted ...
Aug 05, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of D-Talk, Dr. Covadonga Bascaran and Professor Sehnaz Karadeniz join host Phyllisa Deroze 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 diabetic retinopathy (DR), and over 47 million had vision-threatening retinopathy requiring prompt treatment to preserve vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
May 08, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of D-Talk, Professors Antonio Ceriello and Roberto Pecoits-Filho join host Phyllisa Deroze 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...
Sep 07, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of D-Talk, Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Courtney Fischer-Claussen and Dr. Emily Papadimos to highlight the prevalence and impact of type 2 diabetes among Indigenous Peoples across all age groups. There are approximately 476 million Indigenous Peoples living in 90 countries, comprising over 6% of the world's population. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 08, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of D-Talk, Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Dr Matilde Monteiro-Soares and Dr Hermelinda Pedrosa to examine the impact of diabetes-related foot complications, one of the most common and serious complications affecting people with diabetes across the world. With the increasing prevalence of diabetes, the chances of experiencing foot-related complications are also on the rise. These complications can vary from minor problems like calluses and corns to more severe conditions like ulcers...
Jul 06, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of D-Talk, Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Professor Dianna Magliano and Professor Graham Ogle to put the spotlight on type 1 diabetes. Together they delve into the prevalence of type 1 diabetes and its growing impact across the globe. Type 1 diabetes is a condition that almost 9 million of us live with worldwide. Although it has traditionally been thought of as a condition that primarily affects children, new figures show that three in five new cases in 2022 were in people aged 20 ...
May 25, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
IDF welcomes Professors Louise Baur and Mike Lean to discuss the links between obesity and type 2 diabetes and the actions required to reduce the growing impact of the two conditions across the world. Any opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the speakers, and do not necessarily represent the views of IDF. Podcast hosted by Phyllisa Deroze Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 05, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Phyllisa Deroze welcomes Dr Gillian Booth and Dr Luke Wander for a discussion on what we know about the connections between Covid-19 and diabetes and how the pandemic has impacted the lives of people living with diabetes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Phyllisa Deroze welcomes Professors Dianna Magliano and Ed Boyko, co-Chairs of the IDF Diabetes Atlas, for an in-depth discussion on the latest diabetes numbers from the new edition of the Atlas, the trusted source of evidence on the impact of diabetes worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Phyllisa Deroze welcomes two IDF Young Leaders in Diabetes for a conversation on the challenges that children and adolescents living with diabetes can face in the school environment and what can be done to overcome them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Phyllisa Deroze welcomes Prof. João Raposo to discuss the impact of health complications associated with diabetes, how COVID-19 has affected people living with diabetes, some of the latest advances in diabetes care and what can be done to tackle the rising prevalence of diabetes across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the first episode of D-Talk, Phyllisa Deroze welcomes psychotherapist, mentor and management consultant Ken Tait for a conversation on the mental and psychological impact of living with a chronic condition like diabetes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 06, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
