Diabetes Dialogues

Dr. Waqas Tahir, a GP from Bradford, discusses various strategies for managing type 2 diabetes, including lifestyle interventions, pharmaceutical treatments, and the use of technology1. He emphasizes the importance of personalised care and the evolving role of new medications and continuous glucose monitoring in improving patient outcomes.   With / speaker;  Dr Waqas Tahir GP Partner at Affinity C...

Explore the evolving role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in managing type 2 diabetes, with a focus on NICE NG28 guidance1. Host Adam Dawes and his guest Dr. Jackie Elliott discuss the criteria for CGM use, the transition from intermittently-scanned CGM to real-time CGM, and the comparison of NICE guidelines with international standards With / speaker;  Dr. Jackie Elliot is a Clinical Lead...

Adam and Prof. Sam Seidu take a deeper look into various real world studies and clinical trials that have been conducted in a T2 diabetes cohort using continuous glucose monitoring technology.  Discussing the key findings, that can enhance understanding and care for T2 patients.   With / speaker;  Prof. Sam Seidu Professor in Primary Care Diabetes and Cardio-metabolic Medicine, University of Leice...

Dr. Sarah Davies, a GP from Cardiff with 14 years experience, discusses the crucial role of general practice in managing type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis, patient empowerment, and continuity of care. Learn about the challenges faced by GPs in providing comprehensive care due to increasing demand and changing models of care. With / speaker;  Dr Sarah Davies  GP Partner...

Our very own specialist dietician Nicola Rainford meets with a fellow dietitian Nasurat Kausar to discuss the evolving role of primary care dietitians in managing type 2 diabetes. Exploring the expanding role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and tailored dietary advice for holistic patient care. Find out more about the role dieticians have to play from diagnosis through various stages of dia...

This podcast discusses how diabetes specialists and general practitioners can collaborate to manage patients with type 2 diabetes effectively. Dr. Jackie Elliot and Dr. Sarah Davies share their insights on the importance of specialist care for complex cases and the role of general practice in managing the majority of patients.  A really great insight from two very experienced healthcare profession...

Adam Dawes speaks to Professor Sam Seidu about the financial impact of managing Type 2 diabetes within the NHS system. Looking at direct and indirect costs, the importance of early intervention, and the challenges of sustaining high-cost treatments like GLP-1 receptor agonists and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).  A great introduction to heath economics around diabetes within the UK health sys...

Join our expert panel as they discuss the future of type 2 diabetes, what is the evolving role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in type 2 and what treatment options will support patients and their health care professionals to improve patient outcomes. With / speaker(s);  Dr. Jackie Elliot is a Clinical Lead for Diabetes, Senior Clinical Lecturer, and Honorary Consultant at Sheffield Teaching...

Cathy Campbell is the first diabetes technology specialist midwife in the UK working at the Leicester Diabetes Centre in a role only recently introduced post the NICE TA943 on Hybrid Closed Loop.   Cathy shares her expertise and insight on supporting people who are pregnant with type 1 or type 2 diabetes with Nic Taylor professional education specialist here at Dexcom UK & Ireland.   Learn mor...

Nicola Taylor RD is our professional education specialist here at Dexcom UK and Ireland, Nic joined Dexcom in May 2023 from her role in the NHS managing the pump service at Derby. Nic will share her experience of HCL implementation in the NHS with host Adam Dawes. This podcast was recorded in July 2024.  With / speaker;  Nicola Taylor – Professional Education Specialist at Dexcom UK & Ireland...

Nicola Taylor and Adam Dawes are not only our professional education specialists here at Dexcom but have a wealth of experience as diabetes clinicians in their previous roles in the NHS.  Bringing that experience and their knowledge of CGM Nic and Adam will give you the run down on Time in Range (TIR) and using this in clinical practice. Touching on shared decision making and setting achievable ta...

Adam talks to two experts in diabetes care of children and young adults.  John Pemberton is a diabetes specialist dietician at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Amy Jolley a highly specialised diabetes dietician in Salford.  They discuss paediatric diabetes care right through to the transition of young adults into the adult diabetes services.  What are the challenges at each stage and how to set...

What is MARD as a measure for CGM accuracy? What does it mean and how is it calculated?  John Pemberton discusses how to look at accuracy studies across different CGM devices and the differences between CE mark approvals in the UK and USA/Australia.  An enlightening listen around something you may see everyday as a healthcare professional but would like to know more about.  Link to the study discu...

Good skin preparation is an essential component of applying a CGM sensor. Dr. Emma Wilmot talks to Adam about ideas and options to support any patients suffering with a skin irritation and to help prevent it occurring. With / speaker;  Dr Emma Wilmot MB ChB BSc (hons) PhD FRCP , Consultant Diabetologist, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust , Honorary (Clinical) Associate...

An insightful podcast that is a must for anyone looking after people with diabetes.  Dr. Rose Stewart is a clinical psychologist specialising caring for people living with diabetes. Find out how Dr. Stewart navigates the additional psychological and sociological challenges living with diabetes can create. With;  Dr. Rose Stewart BSc (Hons), DCLINPSY, CPSYCHOL. Consultant Clinical Psychologist &amp...

Adam talks to John Pemberton a diabetes specialist dietician who supports children and young people with diabetes at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.  He discussed how CGM arrows can inform treatment decisions around activity and exercise and support people with diabetes to use activity to manage glucose levels. With;  Dr John Pemberton RD Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Birmingham Childr...

Dr. Emma Wilmot associate professor at the University of Nottingham, and consultant diabetologist in Derby talks to Adam about best practice for setting the different CGM glucose alerts to best support people living with diabetes.  Including how to set actionable alerts to support people in day to day life to ensure smoother glucose levels avoiding hypoglyceamia and re-bound hyperglyceamia events....

Are you a healthcare professional new to Hybrid Closed Loop (HCL) systems or looking to find out more? This podcast with Prof. Pratik Choudray and Dr. Emma Wilmot from the Diabetes Technology Network (DTN) touches on the fundamental skills a patient needs to get the best benefit from a HCL system. Includes an interview with HCL therapy user Jamie Fowler to give a great insight in what living with...

Stefania Guerra Director Scientific Affairs at Dexcom talks to Professor Helen R. Murphy about her landmark study; AiDAPT which looks at the use of hybrid closed loop in pregnancy amongst pregnant women with type 1 diabetes.   Helen will give the background to this randomised controlled trial undertaken during the pandemic and the results showing how automated insulin delivery (AID) in pregnancy c...