Living with Diabetes

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.

We explore the launch of a new leaflet on kidney and heart health produced with the support of Kidney Research UK. We hear from a panel consisting of the leaflet’s author, Professor Janaka Karalliedde, Consultant Physician in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Internal Medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital in London; Swati Bhagat-Jones, the lead for multiple long-term conditions at Kidney Research UK;...

We talk with Simon McKee, who has lived with type 1 diabetes all his life. He hasn’t let the condition stand in the way of adventure, having experienced some of the most extreme environments on the plant, from racing across oceans, to climbing the highest mountains and trekking across a polar ice-cap. It hasn’t always been easy and has now left investment banking to run a company, Diabetes Take Co...

This is the seventh episode of eight special programmes, in our Living with Diabetes series, which takes an in depth look at women’s health issues. In this episode DRWF’s Claire Levy talks to Laura Spence, a midwife with ADHD who wants to improve the experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood for neurodivergent people. She joined us online from Northern Ireland. Our women’s health series...

This is the sixth episode of eight special programmes, in our Living with Diabetes series, which takes an in depth look at women’s health issues. In this episode DRWF’s Claire Levy talks to Sajeela Kershi who is living with Type 2 diabetes who wants to raise awareness in her south Asian community. She attempts to manage her condition alongside a challenging lifestyle on the road as a comedian. Our...

This is the fifth episode of eight special programmes, in our Living with Diabetes series, which takes an in depth look at women’s health issues. In this episode DRWF’s Claire Levy talks with a panel consisting of the people we’ve already featured, so far, living with Type 1 diabetes, to explore common issues and solutions together: Dawn Adams, Greta Ehlers and Vanessa Haydock. Our women’s health...

This is the fourth episode of eight special programmes, in our Living with Diabetes series, which takes an in depth look at women’s health issues. In this episode DRWF’s Claire Levy talks to Vanessa Haydock, a body trainer and coach living with Type 1 diabetes. Our women’s health series is supported by Abbott.

This is the third episode of eight special programmes, in our Living with Diabetes series, which takes an in depth look at women’s health issues. In this episode DRWF’s Claire Levy talks to Greta Ehlers who is Living with Type 1. She’s a big advocate for tech, encourages innovation in diabetes management to make it less intrusive. Our women’s health series is supported by Abbott.

This is the second episode of eight special programmes, in our Living with Diabetes series, which takes an in depth look at women’s health issues. In this episode DRWF’s Claire Levy talks to Dawn Adams, a midwife living with Type 1, who experienced issues of early symptoms of menopause. Our women’s health series is supported by Abbott.

This is the first episode of eight special programmes, in our Living with Diabetes series, which takes an in depth look at women’s health issues. In this episode DRWF’s Claire Levy talks to Sarah Bool MP who is living with Type 1 and sits on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diabetes. Our women’s health series is supported by Abbott.

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.

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.

In this edition of Living with Diabetes, DRWF’s Claire Levy presents a special report which explores the specific issues facing black and ethnic minority communities, in Britain, 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. Three guests present different perspectives: Dr Joan St John...

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. Dr Renuka Dias is from Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Dr Meera Ladwa is clinical lead for the young adult diabetes service at Newham Hospital in London.

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.

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.

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...

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 gran...

Claire Levy explores 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. Stigma can manifest itself in many ways.

In this edition of our podcast, Living with Diabetes, 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 hear from Shay Speakman-Brown at Dexcom about the developments they’ve been involved with, and Professor Partha Kar gives us his take on tech and diabetes treatment...

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.   

In this edition, we continue our series of interviews looking at interesting research projects funded by DRWF. 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. 

In this edition, we continue our series of interviews looking at interesting research projects funded by DRWF. 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...

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.

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 our Wellness Event - United Through Diabetes.