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DRWF Podcast Pro 1

Welcome to Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation’s Podcast Pro, an occasional podcast series aimed at professionals. In this first edition, we explore standardised HCP education within diabetes.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 30 - Diabetes Stigma Part 1

In this podcast Claire Levy will explore the thorny issue of diabetes Stigma. If you are living with diabetes, you may very well have experienced ignorant, condescending or simply rude comments, not only from the public and even family members, but also possibly professionals who we would hope know better. This DRWF podcast was made possible with an Unrestricted Educational Grant from Abbott Diabetes Care. These grants help us bring you great, free content, without editorial influence from the sponsor. Claire Levy explores the thorny issue of diabetes Stigma. If you are living with diabetes, you may have experienced ignorant comments, not only from the public and even family members, but also possibly from professionals. This DRWF podcast was made possible with an Unrestricted Educational Grant from Abbott Diabetes Care. These grants help us bring you great, free content, without editorial influence from the sponsor.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 36

DRWF’s Claire Levy presents a special report which explores the specific issues facing black and ethnic minority communities who are more prone to developing diabetes. We hear their experiences and how to minimise the risk of developing Type 2 or managing the condition if it develops. This podcast was supported by Abbott.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 1

In our inaugural podcast we speak to DRWF CEO Sarah Tutton who introduces our charity and the work we do. We also discuss our recent Diabetes Wellness Day South with DRWF Volunteer Lionel Curtis, and Podiatrist Graham Bowen explains the importance of foot care and diabetes.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 17 - World Diabetes Day 2022

An insight into how the support you have given us is changing lives. Hear how our work at the DRWF Islet cell laboratories in Oxford, is making a real difference to real people this World Diabetes Day.

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17 Oct 2024

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DRWF Podcast Pro 3

In this edition we talk to the iDEAL group’s chair, John Grumitt, about their latest position statement on how to maximise the impact of diabetes consultations from the perspective of people living with diabetes.

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DRWF Podcast Pro 2

In this edition we’re looking at the latest report from the iDEAL advisory group on footcare for people living with diabetes and its recommendations for encouraging self-referral and early intervention from multidisciplinary teams to reduce the number of amputations in the UK, potentially by up to 50%.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 25

In this edition, we continue our series of interviews looking at interesting research projects funded by DRWF. Catherine Arden tells DRWF’s Claire Levy about research which studies the recycling mechanisms in beta cells during acute and chronic changes in glucose levels.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 27

In this edition, Dr Li Kang tells DRWF’s Claire Levy about research which looks at how the outside structure of cells change when they stop responding normally to insulin. This, in turn, alters how insulin works and informs the development of new drugs to help people living with diabetes.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 28

In this edition, we continue our series of interviews looking at interesting research projects funded by DRWF. Dr Mark Russell tells DRWF’s Claire Levy about research which studies a molecule that controls levels of specific genes and how this influences energy generation and insulin production in Beta cells.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 29

DRWF’s Claire Levy looks at the growing development and implementation of technology in managing diabetes, from continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to hybrid closed loop systems. We also hear from Shay Speakman-Brown at Dexcom and Professor Partha Kar; plus we preview the return of United Through Diabetes, back on 21st September 2024.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 34

In this episode, DRWF’s Claire Levy talks to Shay Speakman-Brown, Market Access Director for the UK and Ireland at Dexcom, to discover more about the latest developments in CGMs – continuous glucose monitors - hybrid and closed-loop systems, and the growing compatibility with other personal digital devices.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 35

In this edition of Living With Diabetes, DRWF’s Claire Levy is talking to two doctors who deal with the transition from paediatric to adult care for young people living with diabetes, and what that means for them, their parents and carers. Renuka Dias is from Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Meera Ladwa is clinical lead for the young adult diabetes service at Newham Hospital in London.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 14

In this edition we’re featuring the personal story of 40-year-old Gary Gumbleton, who was recently diagnosed with diabetes. He is keen to share how a change in lifestyle helped him reverse his diabetes.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 13

In this edition we’re talking with Simon Marwood, Associate Professor of Physiology at Liverpool Hope University. We discuss why people living with type 1 diabetes can benefit from regular exercise. To contact Simon Marwood with your experiences his email is: marwoos@hope.ac.uk

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 12

In this edition we talk with Professor Partha Kar, who has recently been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen, who awarded him an honour for services to people living with diabetes. He has a number of roles related to diabetes with NHS England, NHS Improvement and as a healthcare consultant.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 11

In this edition we have an extended discussion with leading Ophthalmologist Adam Mapani. He’s a Nurse Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Medical Retina Department, in London and an Honorary Clinical Teaching Fellow at the UCL Department of Clinical Ophthalmology.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 9

In this edition we talk about the simple steps campaign to maintaining good foot health with Podiatrist Graham Bowen. We are also joined by Andrew, who is living with type 1 diabetes and has experienced the loss of a number of toes in recent years.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 8

In this edition we’re talking cycling, fitness and fundraising, plus an update on COVID-19. Our guests include Cameron Muir, Professor Kamlesh Khunti and Commonwealth Games road race cyclist Roddy Riddle. We also hear about the work of The John Pounds Centre in Portsmouth.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 7

In this edition we talk to Professor Pete Alexander, a stress relief expert based near Seattle. We also host Megan Pointing, who has trained two of her three pet spaniels to be diabetes alert dogs. Plus we hear from Matthew Philips who has a long family history of type 2 diabetes.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 6

In this edition we’re looking at the role of exercise in maintaining good health and management of diabetes. We have several guests including marathon runner Frank Rogers about his new book. DRWF’s Lee Calladine talks about his type 1 management, and COVID-19 guidance from Dr Partha Kar.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 5

In this extended edition we look back at the trends of the last decade and look ahead to the prospects of the 2020s. We look at the latest research, at COVID-19 and what it means for those with diabetes, and the ongoing challenge of staying well until a cure is found.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 4

In this ‘Staying Well’ special edition we’re looking at the role of exercise and an active lifestyle in helping to manage diabetes. Our guests include Patrick Mertes, DRWF’s Dr Eleanor Kennedy and Shivani Misra.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 3

In this edition we continue our conversation with volunteer Lynwood Newman and hear how his diabetes was affected by his treatment for cancer. We are also joined by Dr Parijat De and Shivani Misra to discuss hypos and hypers, retinopathy and the 'My Diabetes' research campaign.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 2

In this edition we lift the mask on Captain Insulin and DRWF volunteer champion Lynwood Newman. DRWF’s Lee Calladine explains the vital work done by our volunteers. Dr Partha Kar also talks to us about breaking down barriers between care in hospital and out in the community.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 16

In this edition, we’re looking at the development of Metformin, which has become the preferred first-line oral blood glucose-lowering agent to manage type 2 diabetes.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 20

This is the first in a short series of interviews about research projects funded by DRWF. In this edition we talk with Dr Stephanie Hanna to discuss her work which identifies the white blood cells that can damage the pancreas in a project aimed at improving the treatment of Type 1 diabetes.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 21

Today we’re looking at the use of continuous glucose monitoring devices (CGMs) for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Claire Levy talks with Jake Leach, the chief operating officer of CGM developer and manufacturer Dexcom, from their US headquarters in San Diego, California.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 23

Claire Levy talks with Dr Shivani Misra who’s been working with DRWF for over ten years, and has now joined the board of trustees. Her research has been investigating various aspects of genetic forms of diabetes in minority ethnic groups, and subsequently the identification of MODY - maturity onset diabetes of the young - in multi-ethnic populations.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 32 - Diabetes Stigma Part 2

Claire Levy continues to explore the thorny issue of diabetes Stigma. If you are living with diabetes, you may very well have experienced ignorant and condescending comments, not only from the public and even family members, but also possibly professionals who we would hope know better. This DRWF podcast was made possible with an Unrestricted Educational Grant from Abbott Diabetes Care. These grants help us bring you great, free content, without editorial influence from the sponsor.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast - Lynwood Special

We are paying tribute to the late Lynwood Newman, a long-term volunteer and supporter of DRWF, going back to 2006. Sadly, he passed away early in 2021 after a short battle with cancer. We look back at his life and tremendous fundraising for the charity.

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DRWF Podcast: DRWF-funded researchers involved in Grand Challenge project

10 Aug 2023

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 24 UTD Special

This special edition reports from our United Through Diabetes 2023 event - our biggest ever Wellness Day, celebrating 25 years of DRWF. Hear from our speakers, experts, researchers, attending UTD.

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DRWF Podcast: Transition of diabetes care from youth to adult

24 Jan 2025

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DRWF Podcast: Exploring diabetes technology and artificial intelligence at United Through Diabetes

28 Nov 2023

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DRWF United Through Diabetes 2024 Dexcom Dog

DRWF Podcast: Discussing the latest developments in continuous glucose monitoring

13 Nov 2024

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DRWF Podcast: Artist inspired to draw after sight loss related to diabetes

12 Nov 2024

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DRWF Podcast: The benefits of CGM devices for people living with diabetes

10 Aug 2023

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 22 - Grand Challenge

In this edition, we’re looking at the impact of DRWF’s research funding in stimulating vital early development of new treatments and therapies. We’ve been talking to researchers who have gone on to win major funding under the Grand Challenge, a project funded by a £50 million donation from the Steve Morgan Foundation aimed at improving the lives of people with Type 1 diabetes.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 33 - The Book of Gifts

Claire Levy talks to illustrator Lucy Claire Dunbar, who lives with Type 1 diabetes. Her first book will be launched on World Diabetes Day, 14 November 2024. The Book of Gifts is richly illustrated and aims to celebrate the kindness of strangers and commemorates loss, to reflections on the passing of time, and the beginning of new opportunities as the years turn. It combines beautiful, hand-drawn artwork with Lucy’s words, which she hopes will speak to the heart.

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DRWF Podcast: Increased risk of type 2 diabetes in people from different backgrounds

28 Apr 2025

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 31 - United Through Diabetes Special

Join Claire Levy as she reports from United Through Diabetes, our leading wellness event for people living with all types of diabetes. Hundreds of delegates met with leading diabetes researchers, healthcare professionals and industry experts to learn about the latest research and innovations related to diabetes.

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DRWF Podcast: Sick day rules and diabetes at United Through Diabetes

30 Oct 2023

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DRWF Podcast: Creating digital art with Katie Lamb at United Through Diabetes

30 Oct 2023

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 26

In this edition, Dr Tara Lee tells DRWF’s Claire Levy about research which explores how a mother's glucose levels, and insulin therapy, relate to a baby’s growth patterns and birthweight. It also examined which diabetes technologies help pregnant women to achieve their glucose targets during hospital admissions and after birth.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 19

In this edition we hear from Dr. Ana Tiganescu, a university research fellow at Leeds University, about an interesting research project looking at skin healing in diabetes. Although this project isn’t funded by DRWF it does have some interesting findings.

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Living with Diabetes Podcast 15 - Injection Technique Special

Join Claire Levy as she discusses good injection technique with a panel of people who are all living with type 1 diabetes.

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Living With Diabetes Podcast 18 - United Through Diabetes

In this edition we talk to Lee Calladine, our Educational Event Coordinator at DRWF, about our upcoming United Through Diabetes event as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations.

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Extended Interview with Running with Diabetes author Frank Rogers

In this extended interview, from Living with Diabetes Podcast 6, Marathon Runner Frank Rogers relates his experience which forms the basis for his new book – Running with Diabetes.

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Living With Diabetes 37 - Dexcom Report on The State of Type 2 (Part 1)

In this edition of Living with Diabetes, DRWF’s Claire Levy presents the first part of our podcast looking at Dexcom’s latest report on the State of Type 2 in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. In this episode Claire looks at some of the initial findings and evidence for the benefits of using CGMs to better manage diabetes for people living with Type 2.

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Living With Diabetes 38 - Dexcom Report on The State of Type 2 (Part 2)

DRWF’s Claire Levy presents the second part of our podcast looking at Dexcom’s latest report on the State of Type 2 in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. In this episode Claire looks in more detail at some of the data coming out of the report and how the findings will be used to influence future healthcare policy, especially in relation to the use of CGMs.

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