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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 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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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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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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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 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 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 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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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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