ATTD: Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes

In this episode, host Bob Gabbay and his guest, Diana Isaacs PharmD, break down common barriers to insulin adherence; from the common reasons people may struggle with insulin, to behaviour change approaches that can help clinicians support their patients.They discuss:The barriers most misunderstood by cliniciansCommunication and motivational interviewing with patientsEmotional burden and fear of hypoglycemiaPractical strategies clinicians can use to support patients more effectivelyThe role of the wider diabetes healthcare teamDiana Isaacs is an Endocrine Clinical Pharmacist and Director of Education and Training in Diabetes Technology at the Cleveland Clinic.Explore more on the ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field!Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

In this episode, host Bob Gabbay and his guest, Professor Tadej Battelino, Co-Chair of ATTD, discuss the latest technological innovations in diabetes, including delivery innovations, connected devices, titration support.They discuss:The new technologies making the biggest difference in insulin therapy todayThe role of smart pens, connected devices, and appsBiggest clinical impact - including adherence, titration and outcomesAccessibility of these tools in real-world practiceAdvisor role of AIThe promising future of technology in insulin therapy and a functional cureProfessor Tadej Battelino is Co-Chair of ATTD and Chair of International Diabetes Federation Europe.Explore more on the ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field!Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

In this episode, host Bob Gabbay and his guest, Dr William Polonsky discuss safe and effective titration strategies, and the importance of collaborating with your patient.They discuss:The importance of titration in successful insulin therapyBarriers to titration, including patient self-managementHow clinicians can collaborate with patients in their titration journeyThe importance of language used by cliniciansPractical tips for simplifying titration in busy clinical settingsDr. Polonsky is President and Founder of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, and Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of California.Explore more on the ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field!Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

In our new series, Insulin in Practice, host Dr Bob Gabbay looks at the principles of Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes; its physiological role, pharmacodynamics, and current guideline-based use.He is joined by Dr Giulio Romeo.They discuss:The role of basal insulin in normal physiology and why it matters in Type 2 diabetesGoals of basal insulin therapyWhat makes new basal insulins differentCurrent guidelines and recommendations for basal insulin therapyAlternatives to basal insulin therapyTips for safe and effective initiation and titrationDr Giulio Romeo is Associate Medical Director of the Adult Diabetes Section at Joslin Diabetes Center, and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.Explore more on the ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field!Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

In this episode of ATTD Tech Connect, host Julie Taplin and Professor Katarzyna Cyranka, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, discuss the important topic of burden and quality of life related to diabetes and diabetes technologies for people living with diabetes.They discuss:Distinguishing diabetes distress from diabetes burnoutPossible sources of diabetes distressThe role of diabetes technology, especially AHCL, in reducing diabetes distressSigns to watch out for as clinicians, nurses, and educatorsTools to assist in naming and identifying sources of diabetes distressProfessor Katarzyna Cyranka is a clinical psychologist and certified psychotherapist, based in Krakow, Poland. This series is sponsored by Medtronic Diabetes.Explore further resources:ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field.WePartner Online and Medtronic Diabetes AcademyMake sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

In this episode of ATTD Tech Connect, host Julie Taplin and Amy Jolley, Lead Diabetes Specialist Dietician, discuss exercise management in diabetes and the ways the MiniMed™ 780G system supports people with diabetes and healthcare professionals.They discuss:Barriers to exercise for people living with diabetesThe different glucose responses to aerobic and anaerobic exercise The features and benefits of AID systems compared with MDI therapy Advice on bolusing, fuelling during exercise, pre and post meal suggestions and ways to help reduce hyposAmy Jolley is a Lead Diabetes Specialist Dietician for the young adult and transition services at Salford Care Organisation, NHS, in the UK.This series is sponsored by Medtronic Diabetes.Explore further resources:ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field.WePartner Online and Medtronic Diabetes AcademyMake sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

In this episode of ATTD Tech Connect, host Julie Taplin and her guest, Maya Laron Hirsh, Clinical Dietician, discuss managing meals with the MiniMed™ 780G system.They discuss:Carb countingWhat to do if you miss a bolusHow to handle high fat and/or protein mealsMaya Laron Hirsh is a Clinical Dietician, Head of Diabetes & Obesity Nutrition Department at Sheba Medical Center, and Chair of the Diabetes Forum, Israeli Dietetic Association. She specializes in nutritional therapy for automated insulin delivery systems and has worked closely with people with diabetes using the 780G system.This series is sponsored by Medtronic Diabetes.Explore further resources:ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field.WePartner Online and Medtronic Diabetes AcademyMake sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

How can diabetes educators be supported in the fast-moving world of diabetes technology?In the first episode of ATTD Tech Connect, host Julie Taplin discusses the need for an educational pathway for diabetes educators when training PwD on the MiniMed™ 780G system with Geraldine Gallen.They discuss:Why the pathway is neededThe four key components of the pathwayThe barriers to providing diabetes educator trainingImplementing the pathway at King’s College HospitalGeraldine Gallen is a Type 1 Service Lead and Diabetes Nurse Consultant at Kings College Hospital, London. She is UK​ and Vice Chair of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) – Diabetes Technology Network (DTN), UK​. This series is sponsored by Medtronic Diabetes.Explore further resources:ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field.Minimed Medtronic Academy and WePartner OnlineMake sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

In the final episode of our series on CGM technology, Ginger Vieira explores the future directions for CGM in high-risk pregnancy care with Dr Claire Meek.They discuss:High-Risk Pregnancies and Current Gaps in CareChallenges in Type 2 Diabetes ResearchImpact of CGM Technology During PregnancyPre-Pregnancy and Pregnancy Care for Type 2 DiabetesThird Trimester and Delivery ConsiderationsEarly Adoption of Hybrid Closed LoopsDr Claire Meek is a Professor of Chemical Pathology & Diabetes in Pregnancy at the University of Leicester in the UK. She’s also an Honorary Consultant Chemical Pathologist & Metabolic Physician at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital.Explore more on the ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field!Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

In this episode, Ginger Vieira explores the common pitfalls of CGM use in pregnancy with Dr Sarit Polsky.They discuss:Common barriers to successful CGM use in pregnancy, including skin issues and alarm fatiguePractical troubleshooting strategies for clinicians and patientsThe role of education and support in overcoming CGM-related challengesSarit Polsky is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Colorado, where she is the Director of the Pregnancy and Women’s Health Clinic. She is the Research Director of the Adult Clinic at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and the co-Director of the American College of Diabetology Annual Conference.Explore more on the ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field!Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

In this episode, Dr David Kerr continues his look at AI-driven CGM tools and the future of diabetes and metabolic health. He’s joined by Stanford W. Ascherman Professor of Genetics, Dr Michael Snyder to hear the latest on emerging technologies, and the shift towards integrative and personalised healthcare.They discuss:How AI and CGM technology is transforming diabetes and metabolic health managementAI identification of diabetes subtypes and personalised interventionsImpact of physical activity, sleep, and stress on glucose levels, as well as the emerging role of gut microbiome health in metabolic wellnessPotential of AI-driven tools for early intervention and improved health outcomesDr Snyder is the Stanford W. Ascherman Professor of Genetics and Director at the Stanford Center of Genomics and Personalized Medicine. He is a leader in the field of functional genomics and proteomics, and co-founder of many biotechnology companies, including Personalis, SensOmics, Qbio @qbioinc, January AI, Filtricine, Mirvie, and Protos.Explore more on the ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field!Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

In the final episode of our series on Long-Acting Insulin, host Ginger Vieira is joined by David Ahn, MD to answer key questions from fellow clinicians and listeners.They explore a wide range of topics including:General challenges in managing diabetesAdjusting insulin doses for better controlTime in tight range (TITR) and insulin managementFasting and diabetes managementImpact of GLP-1 on Type 1 diabetes managementChallenges of switching to weekly insulin injectionsDefining and managing hypoglycemia riskPersonalized diabetes management approachesDiabetes management in athletesDr David Ahn is Program Director and Kris V. Iyer Endowed Chair in Diabetes Care at the Mary and Dick Allen Diabetes Center in Newport Beach, CA. Dr Ahn is a leading digital health speaker, writer, and innovator, and currently serves as the Technology Blog Editor for the nonprofit organization, Taking Control of Your Diabetes.Visit the Insulin Knowledge Hub on the ATTD Education Portal for further resources and in-depth content on long-acting insulin therapy.Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

In today’s episode host Ginger Vieira discusses the latest advancements and emerging trends in long-acting insulin therapy with guest Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM.They cover:The latest clinical trials and guidelinesNew insulin formationsSmart delivery technologiesThe potential of GLP-1 and GIP hormonesAdvice on lowering treatment burden and improving the quality of life for those living with diabetesLucia is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with almost 30 years of clinical expertise in diabetes management. She’s a Consultant, Advisor, National Speaker, Author, Educator, Advocate, and is the President and Founder of Diabesity, LLC.If you’d like to deepen your knowledge on this topic, why not enroll in the e-Learning course ‘Updates and Emerging Trends in Long-Acting Insulin Therapy’ on the Unlok Education website. Led by esteemed experts Dr. Arthi Thirumalai and Prof. Dr. Eda Cengiz, this session delves into recent clinical trials, updated guidelines, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of diabetes management.This is an accredited activity that gives you 1 CME/CPD credit.Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.