Diabetes Care "On Air"

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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	46	Founded	3 years ago
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Lutz Heinemann on the challenges and opportunities of individualizing diabetes technology, Kathleen Dungan on hyperglycemia during acute pancreatitis and the progression to early-onset diabetes, plus a classic edition of "Rapid Exchange."

Welcome to the latest episode (June 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 gr... more

2 Jun 2026 • 58 min • Most popular

Naveed Sattar on early, large-scale weight loss & the future of type 2 diabetes care, Laurent Azoulay on GLP-1s & the risk for optic neuropathy, plus a classic edition of "Rapid Exchange."

Welcome to the latest episode (May 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 gre... more

4 May 2026 • 50 min

Anna Kahkoska & Medha Munshi on improving care for T1D in older adulthood, Jennifer Sherr on the persistent burden of severe hypoglycemia in people with T1D despite technology use, plus a classic edition of "Rapid Exchange."

Welcome to the latest episode (April 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 Apr 2026 • 49 min

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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Recent Guests

Lutz Heinemann

Professor, diabetes technology expert

Düsseldorf, Germany

Episode: Lutz Heinemann on the challenges and opportunities of individualizing diabetes technology, Kathleen Dungan on hyperglycemia during acute pancreatitis and the progression to early-onset diabetes, plus a classic edition of "Rapid Exchange."

Kathleen Dungan

Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus

Laurent Azoulay

Senior Investigator, McGill University

McGill University

Episode: Naveed Sattar on early, large-scale weight loss & the future of type 2 diabetes care, Laurent Azoulay on GLP-1s & the risk for optic neuropathy, plus a classic edition of "Rapid Exchange."

Anna Kahkoska

Lead author of Narrative Review on T1D in Older Adulthood

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Episode: Anna Kahkoska & Medha Munshi on improving care for T1D in older adulthood, Jennifer Sherr on the persistent burden of severe hypoglycemia in people with T1D despite technology use, plus a classic edition of "Rapid Exchange."

Medha Munshi

Senior author of Narrative Review on T1D in Older Adulthood

Harvard Medical School

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

Hosts

Mike Rickels

Co-host; contributes as presenter and interviewer; associated with Diabetes Care On Air

Alice Cheng

Co-host; engages guests and leads discussions; associated with Diabetes Care On Air

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings

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proudtepub
United Statesa year 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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Apple Podcasts	#94	United States/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#82	Canada/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#159	United Kingdom/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#81	Italy/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#183	Australia/Science/Life Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#189	France/Science/Life Sciences

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Lutz Heinemann on the challenges and opportunities of individualizing diabetes technology, Kathleen Dungan on hyperglycemia during acute pancreatitis and the progression to early-onset diabetes, plus a classic edition of "Rapid Exchange."

Q: What is the big take-home message about optimizing outcomes with diabetes technology?

Optimal outcomes come from personalized care—matching available technology to each individual's needs rather than pursuing universal targets, and ensuring training and resources to support patients and providers.

Q: Can you share why the Working Group decided to write this position statement and what a digital divide means in this context?

The statement is the latest in a series addressing diabetes technology, offering neutral, clinically focused recommendations and highlighting actions for healthcare professionals, patients, funding bodies, and industry to close disparities in access and use.

Naveed Sattar on early, large-scale weight loss & the future of type 2 diabetes care, Laurent Azoulay on GLP-1s & the risk for optic neuropathy, plus a classic edition of "Rapid Exchange."

Q: How much weight loss should be achieved to maximize remission, and what factors influence this?

Remission likelihood increases with greater weight loss, potentially 50% remission at 10 kg and up to around 80% with 15 kg, though individual thresholds vary by genetics, age, ethnicity, and baseline glycemia; a flexible, patient-centered target is essential.

Naveed Sattar on early, large-scale weight loss & the future of type 2 diabetes care, Laurent Azoulay on GLP-1s & the risk for optic neuropathy, plus a classic edition of "Rapid Exchange."

Q: Why did you and John feel this Perspectives in Care was important to write?

The team believed obesity should be a primary target in diabetes care and drew on diverse data—epidemiology, genetics, and trials—to argue for earlier, larger-scale weight loss interventions that could delay or prevent type 2 diabetes complications.

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.

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

This show centers on high-impact diabetes research and care, featuring interviews with authors of editor-selected Diabetes Care articles and timely discussions on new therapies, epidemiology, and care delivery. Episodes repeatedly highlight weight management in type 2 diabetes, aging with type 1 diabetes, hypoglycemia despite technology, and emerging disease-modifying therapies, with a mix of guest experts, rapid-fire topic picks, and practical takeaways for clinicians. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on translating research into clinical practice, equity of access, and the evolving role of technology in care. The format—two hosts guiding deep dives with researchers—helps listeners assess how new findings could influence treatment par... more

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Recent guests on Diabetes Care "On Air" include:

1. Lutz Heinemann
2. Kathleen Dungan
3. Laurent Azoulay
4. Anna Kahkoska
5. Medha Munshi
6. Felix Teufel
7. Chantal Mathieu
8. Dr. Vanessa Heggie

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