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Diabetes Discourse

Science EN ↓ 208 episodes

As the number of Americans living with diabetes continues to rise, staying up to date on the latest diabetes research is more essential than ever to help patients achieve glucose control. With Diabetes Discourse, you’ll hear from diabetes and endocrinology experts on emerging research, diagnostic and treatment strategies, and various elements that impact a patient’s disease course, including risk factors, vitamin and mineral supplementation, physical activity, and kidney disease. Because when it comes to diabetes, glucose control is just the beginning.

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Jun 17, 2026

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Survodutide in Obesity: Insights from SYNCHRONIZE-1 17.06.2026

Guest: Carel le Roux, MBChB, MSC, FRCP, FRCPath, PhD New findings from the SYNCHRONIZE-1 trial reveal that survodutide's impact extends beyond weight reduction, with a demonstrated decrease in liver fat and meaningful improvements across multiple markers of metabolic health in patients without type 2 diabetes. Dr. Carel le Roux joins us to share the efficacy and safety data and explore what these...

Understanding Residual Cardiovascular Risk in CKD and T2D 09.06.2026

Guest: John W. Ostrominski, MD, MPH Despite advances in glycemic management, blood pressure control, lipid lowering, and disease-modifying therapies, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes continue to face substantial residual cardiovascular risk. In this program, Dr. John Ostrominski reviews emerging evidence linking low-grade systemic inflammation to adverse cardiovascula...

Addressing Cost-Related Medication Non-Adherence in Diabetes 09.06.2026

Guest: Kimberly Narain, MD, MPH, PhD Cost-related medication nonadherence remains a significant but often hidden barrier to effective diabetes care, with out-of-pocket costs preventing patients from accessing essential therapies. Dr. Kimberly Narain joins us to explain why clinicians should look beyond insurance status alone and consider affordability challenges when developing strategies to impro...

Digital Innovation in Diabetes Prevention for Older Adults 08.06.2026

Host: Steve Jackson, PharmD Guest: Souptik Barua, PhD Guest: Emily Johnston, MPH, PhD Can older adults successfully engage with telehealth, wearable technology, and digital health tools to prevent type 2 diabetes? In this conversation with Dr. Steve Jackson, Dr. Emily Johnston and Dr. Souptik Barua discuss emerging insights on how these strategies could improve accessibility and engagement in a hi...

Addressing Unmet Needs in Type 1 Diabetes Management 03.06.2026

Guest: Javier Morales, MD, FACP, FACE From proactive screening to once-weekly insulin, the treatment landscape for type 1 diabetes is evolving rapidly. Join Dr. Javier Morales to hear about current and emerging care strategies in these patients, a topic he also discussed at the 2026 American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. Dr. Morales is an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the...

Incretin-Based Advances in Obesity and T2D Care 03.06.2026

Guest: Javier Morales, MD, FACP, FACE For patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), emerging incretin-based therapies that target multiple metabolic pathways are producing meaningful weight-loss outcomes. To learn more about these care strategies, tune in as Dr. Javier Morales shares key updates from the 2026 American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. Dr. Morales is an Associate Cli...

Diabetes and CKD: Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment 21.05.2024

Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Ian de Boer, MD Since up to 40 percent of patients with diabetes develop diabetic kidney disease, it’s essential to know how to proactively diagnose and treat them using the latest therapeutic advances and strategies. Tune in to hear Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley discuss diabetes management in patients with chronic kidney disease with Dr. I...

Uncovering the Prevalence of Type 1 Diabetes in Older Adults 09.05.2024

Guest: Elena Toschi, MD Approximately over the last decade, lifespans in the general population have increased, along with a rise in the prevalence of type 1 diabetes in older adult patients. Since each patient has a unique disease, the clinician should personalize and devise the best approach to diabetes management and glycemic targets, as well as manage comorbidities and complications. To learn...

Concentrating on the MOMPOD Trial for Metformin Plus Insulin 12.04.2024

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: Kim Boggess, MD The most common forms of diabetes encountered in pregnant patients include gestational diabetes and preexisting type 2 diabetes. So how does adding metformin to insulin treatment help these patients? Join Dr. John Buse as he talks about the MOMPOD Trial with lead author, Dr. Kim Boggess, Professor of Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of North...

Utilizing Hybrid Closed-Loop Technology for T1D Pediatric Patients 09.04.2024

Guest: R. Paul Wadwa, M.D. Since young kids have a different activity level and diet than older kids or adult patients, controlling type 1 diabetes in younger patients can be more challenging, and there tends to be more variability in their blood sugars. However, a recent study identified that hybrid closed-loop technology could help give children with type 1 diabetes the best outcomes and quality...

Semaglutide Reduces CV Events in Non-Diabetic, Overweight Patients 08.04.2024

Host: Carol Wysham Guest: A. Michael Lincoff, MD Given the growing evidence that obesity is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, a recent study assessed the impact of semaglutide on cardiovascular outcomes in patients who are overweight or obese but do not have diabetes. Not only did semaglutide reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke by 20 percent, but...

Overcoming Obesity: Insights from the SURMOUNT-4 Trial 27.03.2024

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: Louis J. Aronne, MD, FTOS In the SURMOUNT-4 trial, 100 patients with obesity were on tirezpatide for 9 months, and the average weight loss was 20.9 percent. The patients were then randomized to receive either placebo with behavioral intervention or tirzepatide for another year, and the patients in the former group regained a significant amount of weight. Dive furthe...

Strategies for Addressing Diabetes Stigma and Discrimination 01.02.2024

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: Mary de Groot, PhD The prevalence of diabetes-related stigma is alarmingly high. In fact, four in five adults have reported experiencing some form of diabetes stigma at some point in their lives. To learn how we as healthcare providers can help reduce this burden for our patients with diabetes, Dr. John Buse speaks with Dr. Mary de Groot, Professor of Medicine and t...

How the Artificial Pancreas Can Help Diabetic Patients 20.12.2023

Host: Stuart Weinzimer, MD The artificial pancreas represents the integration of two separate devices: a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump. Learn more about this technology and how it can help improve diabetic patients’ quality of life with Dr. Stuart Weinzimer, Interim Section Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Yale School of Medicine.

Using CGMs and Insulin Pumps to Treat Pediatric Patients with T1D 19.12.2023

Host: Stuart Weinzimer, MD From continuous glocuose monitors to insulin pumps, there have been immense technological advancements for patients with type 1 diabetes. Learn more about how these two tools can be used to treat pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes with Dr. Stuart Weinzimer, Interim Section Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Yale School of Medicine.

Challenging the Misconception That T1D Is a Childhood-Onset Disease 05.12.2023

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: Michael Fang, PhD According to a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine , the median age of patients with type 1 diabetes is 24. However, type 1 diabetes that develops in adulthood is often mistakenly identified as type 2 diabetes, resulting in improper treatment. Joining Dr. John Buse to review this study’s key findings and how we can determine i...

Decoding Diabetes Diversity: A Study on Heterogeneity and Endotypes in T1D 04.12.2023

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: Maria Jose Redondo, MD, PhD, MPH A recent paper focused on a variety of topics associated with type 1 diabetes, including its heterogenenity, endotypes, slowly progressive insulin-dependent diabetes, and the term type 1.5 diabetes. Dive into these topics with Dr. John Buse and Dr. Maria Redondo, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Diabetes and Endoc...

Discussing a T2D Medication That Could Reduce Insulin Needs in T1D 27.11.2023

Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: David Selzer, MD New research suggests that a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication, semaglutide, which has been approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity, could also be used to treat type 1 diabetes in patients. So what are the risks for patients who have type 1 diabetes and who are obese? Joining Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley to discuss this i...

Why Hybrid Closed-Loop Insulin Therapy Should Be Offered to Pregnant T1D Patients 27.11.2023

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: Helen Murphy, PhD There are many challenges associated with managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in pregnant patients, which is why a recent study examined the use of an automated insulin delivery system in this patient population. Using this method, insulin doses were adjusted every 8 to 10 minutes according to a patient’s real-time glucose levels taken from her continuo...

How Overnight Glucose Levels Impact Daily Activities in T1D Patients 10.11.2023

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: Beth Pyatak, PhD, OTR/L According to a recent study, fluncuations in glucose levels while sleeping can directly impact type 1 diabetes patients’ ability to complete daily activities. In fact, it was found that higher variability overnight led to lower sustained attention and lower engagement in demanding activities the following day. So how can we control glucose le...

Breaking Down Biosimilar Insulins: A Look at the Regulatory Process and Impacts 25.10.2023

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: Simon Heller, MD Amid the crisis around the cost of diabetes care worldwide, biosimilar insulins could help save millions of dollars and allow more patients to be treated safely and effectively. But how exactly are these products approved, and how do they compare to the original product? Find out with Dr. John Buse and Dr. Simon Heller, Professor of Clinical Diabete...

Educating Providers and Patients About Insulin Biosimilars 23.10.2023

Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Elizabeth Cook, PharmD, AE-C, BCACP, CDCES With a shortage of insulin products in the United States, our diabetic patients are left without lifesaving medications, making this a prominent barrier in clinical practice. However, insulin biosimilars may offer more accessibility and affordability, but what do we know about them? Join Dr. Mar...

How Ultra-Processed Foods Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes 20.10.2023

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, DtP, PhD What’s the relationship between ultra-processed food consumption and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Find out with Dr. John Buse as he speaks with Dr. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier about his research that sought to answer this exact question. Dr. Drouin-Chartier is an Assistant Professor at the Faculté de Pharmacie at...

Recapping a Narrative Review on the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in T2D 26.09.2023

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: David Cherney, MD, PhD There have been several major advances regarding the management of chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes over the last 5 years, leading Dr. David Cherney and a team of authors to publish a narrative review on how to best manage these patients using the latest treatment options like SGLT2 inhibitors and non-steroidal MRAs. Tun...

The Impact of RADIANT: A Deep Dive into the Study 20.09.2023

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: Louis Philipson, MD, PhD Over the last 15 years, the monogenic diabetes registry now has over 4,000 patients involved, and from that, the RADIANT study was started to identify new kinds of rare and atypical diabetes. So how can genetics testing and the RADIANT study provide atypical diabetes patients with better diagnoses and treatment? Learn more with Dr. John Buse...

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