Diabetes Care "On Air"

American Diabetes Association

Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes

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Social Determinants Of Health

Epidemiology Of Diabetes Interventions and Complications

Diabetes Control and Complications Trial

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ADA Scientific Sessions 2024

Clinical Research

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Diabetes Management

Diabetes Care

Diabetes Research

Insulin

Multiple Long-Term Conditions

Racism

Psychosocial Care

Diabetic Neuropathy

Glycemic Control

Diabetes Care "On Air" is the monthly podcast of the American Diabetes Association's premier clinical research journal, Diabetes Care. In each episode, co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, interview key authors of editor-selected feature articles and discuss the latest research presented in Diabetes Care. The podcast is intended for diabetes researchers and specialists, en... more

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	43	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineScienceLife SciencesHealth & Fitness

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Latest Episodes

Findings from the 2025 IDF Diabetes Atlas with Felix Teufel, Teplizumab & Type 1 Diabetes Therapies with Chantal Mathieu, and more!

Welcome to the latest episode (March 2026) of Diabetes Care "On Air"—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and g... more

2 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

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Untold Histories of Diabetes with Vanessa Heggie, Differential Longitudinal Effects of Glucose-Lowering Medications on Glucagon and C-peptide Responses in the Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes with Steven Kahn, and more!

Welcome to the latest episode (February 2026) of Diabetes Care "On Air"—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest an... more

5 Feb 2026 • 44 min

"How to Fix a Broken Healthcare System" with Seth Berkowitz, Marshall Chin, and Mariana Socal, a classic Rapid Exchange, and more!

Welcome to the latest episode (January 2026) of Diabetes Care "On Air"—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and... more

6 Jan 2026 • 48 min

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Diana Sherifali & Megan Racey on type 2 diabetes remission, Vivian Fonseca on inadequately controlled t2d and hypercortisolism, and more!

Welcome to episode no. 40 (December 2025) of Diabetes Care "On Air"—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and gr... more

5 Dec 2025 • 56 min

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Recent Guests

Felix Teufel

Lead author of the Global Estimates of Undiagnosed Diabetes in Adults, Findings from the 2025 IDF Diabetes Atlas

Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory Global Diabetes Research Center, Emory University

Episode: Findings from the 2025 IDF Diabetes Atlas with Felix Teufel, Teplizumab & Type 1 Diabetes Therapies with Chantal Mathieu, and more!

Chantal Mathieu

First author of Toward Disease-Modifying Therapies in Type 1 Diabetes, Focus on Teplizumab

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; University Hospital, Gasthuisberg Leuven

Episode: Findings from the 2025 IDF Diabetes Atlas with Felix Teufel, Teplizumab & Type 1 Diabetes Therapies with Chantal Mathieu, and more!

Dr. Vanessa Heggie

Historian and Associate Professor in the History of Science and Medicine

University of Birmingham

Episode: Untold Histories of Diabetes with Vanessa Heggie, Differential Longitudinal Effects of Glucose-Lowering Medications on Glucagon and C-peptide Responses in the Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes with Steven Kahn, and more!

Dr. Steven Kahn

Professor of Medicine and Director of the Diabetes Research Center

University of Washington and VA Puget Sound Healthcare System

Seth Berkowitz

Primary Care Internal Medicine Specialist and Associate Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Episode: "How to Fix a Broken Healthcare System" with Seth Berkowitz, Marshall Chin, and Mariana Socal, a classic Rapid Exchange, and more!

Marshall Chin

General Internist and Professor of Healthcare Ethics

University of Chicago

Episode: "How to Fix a Broken Healthcare System" with Seth Berkowitz, Marshall Chin, and Mariana Socal, a classic Rapid Exchange, and more!

Mariana Socal

Neurologist and Associate Professor in Health Policy

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Episode: "How to Fix a Broken Healthcare System" with Seth Berkowitz, Marshall Chin, and Mariana Socal, a classic Rapid Exchange, and more!

Diana Sherifali

Professor in the School of Nursing at McMaster University and lead of the McMaster Evidence Review & Synthesis Team

McMaster University

Episode: Diana Sherifali & Megan Racey on type 2 diabetes remission, Vivian Fonseca on inadequately controlled t2d and hypercortisolism, and more!

Megan Racey

Senior Research Coordinator at Merst

Merst

Episode: Diana Sherifali & Megan Racey on type 2 diabetes remission, Vivian Fonseca on inadequately controlled t2d and hypercortisolism, and more!

Hosts

Alice Cheng

Co-host of Diabetes Care On Air; affiliated with University of Toronto; engages with guests and discusses research from Diabetes Care.

Mike Rickels

Co-host of Diabetes Care On Air; affiliated with University of Pennsylvania; leads discussions and introduces guests.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings

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proudtepub
United States10 months ago
Wonderfully informative podcast
Wonderfully informative podcast on All Things Diabetes and related research.
The interviews with doctor/writers of diabetes/health related articles from the Diabetes Care publication is extremely interesting and fact based.
Thank you, ADA, Dr.Rickels, and Dr Cheng!
Apple Podcasts
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ituner36
United States2 years ago
Bravo!
Kudos to Alice, Mike, and the Diabetes Care editorial team! It’s great to discover the research presented in Diabetes Care in this fun and lively format. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts
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Chris K at ADA
United States3 years ago

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Great synthesis of research from multiple editors and authors.

Engaging hosts and lively, accessible discussion of complex topics.

Informative and fact-based interviews with doctor-writers of diabetes research.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#32	United States/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#54	Canada/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#133	United Kingdom/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#110	Australia/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#151	Italy/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#223	France/Science/Life Sciences

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Findings from the 2025 IDF Diabetes Atlas with Felix Teufel, Teplizumab & Type 1 Diabetes Therapies with Chantal Mathieu, and more!

Q: What is the scope and significance of the 2025 IDF Diabetes Atlas findings on undiagnosed diabetes?

The Atlas shows a high global burden of undiagnosed diabetes, with roughly 42.8% of people with diabetes undiagnosed in 2024, totaling around 250 million, and it underscores regional and income-based disparities as well as progress against WHO targets.

Inês Barroso on undiagnosed G6PD deficiency in Black and Asian individuals, Kirsten Nørgaard on upper-limb complications in diabetes, and more!

Q: What findings did your study reveal regarding diabetes diagnosis in individuals with G6PD deficiency?

The study found that individuals with G6PD deficiency were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes four years later than their non-G6PD deficient counterparts and often had a higher likelihood of complications.

Inês Barroso on undiagnosed G6PD deficiency in Black and Asian individuals, Kirsten Nørgaard on upper-limb complications in diabetes, and more!

Q: What is G6PD deficiency, how does it typically present, and who does it affect?

G6PD deficiency is an enzyme disorder impacting red blood cells, most commonly affecting males due to its X-linked nature, and is prevalent in individuals of certain ethnic backgrounds with an average lifespan of red blood cells compromised.

Carmella Evans-Molina on the heterogeneity of type 1 diabetes, Samuel Seidu with an observational study on older adults with type 2 & the risk of falls, and more!

Q: What do you think the clinical implications of these data are?

The findings provide reassurance that intensive glucose therapy, when carefully monitored, may not significantly increase the risk of falls in elderly patients; however, individualization of treatment remains crucial.

Carmella Evans-Molina on the heterogeneity of type 1 diabetes, Samuel Seidu with an observational study on older adults with type 2 & the risk of falls, and more!

Q: What was the question your group asked? And why was it important to ask it?

The objective was to explore the link between sustained A1C reduction below 7 percent and hospitalization due to falls and fractures among elderly populations with type 2 diabetes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Diabetes Care "On Air"

What is Diabetes Care "On Air" about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A monthly show featuring in-depth conversations with leading diabetes researchers and clinicians, focusing on editor-selected Diabetes Care articles and the latest findings in diabetes treatment, prevention, and policy. Episodes frequently pair host discussions with expert interviews—covering global epidemiology, disease-modifying therapies, remission strategies, and real-world clinical considerations—along with rapid-fire reader picks and practical tips for clinicians. Notable strengths include access to high-impact researchers, a clear emphasis on practical takeaways for practitioners, and a track record of timely, policy-relevant diabetes coverage.

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Which podcasts are similar to Diabetes Care "On Air"?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Diabetes Care "On Air":

1. Diabetes Core Update
2. Mayo Clinic Talks
3. AFP: American Family Physician Podcast
4. Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience
5. Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes

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Diabetes Care "On Air" launched 3 years ago and published 43 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Diabetes Care "On Air" include:

1. Felix Teufel
2. Chantal Mathieu
3. Dr. Vanessa Heggie
4. Dr. Steven Kahn
5. Seth Berkowitz
6. Marshall Chin
7. Mariana Socal
8. Diana Sherifali

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