Living with Diabetes Podcast 53 - John Story and Lyla’s Law

We talk to Professor Neil Reeves about pioneering new technology to help monitor foot health. The ‘Smart Sock' is among several innovations currently being developed to improve the lives of patients with diabetes. It measures shear stress and is aimed at reducing the risk of foot ulcers. It’s being developed by researchers at Lancaster University. Prof Reeves early work on nerve damage and its affect on how people walk was funded by DRWF. This helped initiate a wide range of work which has culminated in this latest EPSRC-funded project. 

We talk to Dr. Jack Mosley and his brother Dan Mosley – the sons of popular BBC health presenter Dr Michael Mosley, who tragically died two years ago (5 June 2024). He had been exploring diets to reverse Type 2 diabetes and developed the Fast 800 approach in 2018 with his wife Dr Clare Bailey-Mosley. His family have seen this as something of a legacy for Michael’s work which has the potential to improve the health of people living with diabetes. It’s always advisable to discuss selecting the right diet for you with your healthcare professional.

Exploring the challenges facing Autistic people living with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. We discuss a new report produced by Autek, a disability-led community interest company, in partnership with DRWF. Joining Claire in the discussion are Autek director Dr Steve Bond and Dr Naresh Kanumilli, a Manchester GP with a special interest in diabetes.