9. World Diabetes Day - Research Special

In this special World Diabetes Day 2023 episode Jack Woodfield from our content team is joined by Dr. Lucy Chambers and Claire Gallagher.  Lucy, our Head of Research Communications, who lives with type 1 diabetes, tells us about the history of diabetes research and discusses the new T1DRA screening programme. And Claire, who also lives with type 1 diabetes, talks about why she wants her sons to be screened for type 1 in the ELSA trial that recently opened in Northern Ireland.  If you are affected by the topics discussed in this episode then you can call our helpline team on 0345 123 2399, or email helpline@diabetes.org.uk. You can also learn more about our research at diabetes.org.uk:   What is DKA (Diabetic ketoacidosis)? Our research impact T1DCAT and local support groups Type 2 diabetes remission and the DiRECT and NEWDAWN studies What is the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge? How immunotherapies work The views and opinions of the guests are their personal stories and may not reflect the views or advice of Diabetes UK. The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It’s important you always speak with your healthcare team for specific medical advice.  If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at content@diabetes.org.uk Presenter - Jack Woodfield. Produced by Diabetes UK and Ultimate Content. Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Whether you’re living with diabetes or know someone who is, ‘Diabetes Discussions’ brings you the conversations you’ll want to hear.   Diabetes is sometimes known as the hidden condition. Millions of us live with it; millions more misunderstand it. We know diabetes can affect everyone differently - it can play a small part in your life or completely consume it.      Each episode we'll be talking about the realities of diabetes as we delve into topics such as technology, sport, mental wellbeing, research, stigma and everything in-between.   Our host, Jack Woodfield, will be joined by people living with diabetes and people whose lives are affected by diabetes, who’ll share their personal experiences.  Some of these conversations may be upsetting, and if you are affected by the topics discussed then you can call our helpline team on 0345 123 2399, or email us at helpline@diabetes.org.uk   This podcast is made by Diabetes UK, the UK’s leading diabetes charity. For more information on the topics covered in this series, as well as advice, resources and community, visit our website at https://www.diabetes.org.uk  Produced by Ultimate Content on behalf of Diabetes UK. If you’d like to give us feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us as content@diabetes.org.uk  Follow us on: Twitter: @DiabetesUK Instagram: @diabetesuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diabetesuk LinkedIn: diabetes-uk   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.