Diabetes Insights - Breakthroughs and Innovators

Tune in to our new podcast series, new episode released every Friday!

Join us for expert interviews and discussions on the latest advances in diabetes research. Discover how groundbreaking medicines and cutting-edge technologies are shaping the future of diabetes treatment and management.

Get inspired by the stories of distinguished researchers whose discoveries and contributions have transformed our understanding of diabetes.

These podcasts were recorded at the EASD Annual Meeting 2024 in Madrid, Spain. You can learn more about the research discussed by watching the scientific presentations in the EASD Media Centre.

In this episode, Prof. Emma Ahlqvist (Lund University) and Prof. Matthias Blüher (University of Leipzig) join host Vivienne Parry to explore the future of type 2 diabetes. They unpack the shift from a one-size-fits-all approach to one that embraces stratified and personalised care.

From using machine learning to define diabetes subtypes to applying AI tools for screening, they share how new approaches could enable earlier diagnosis, better treatment choices, and improved outcomes. With obesity increasingly recognised as a chronic disease and not merely a lifestyle issue, they also discuss the need for broader access to therapies—and how stigma continues to stand in the way of effective treatment.

Listen now for an inspiring glimpse into what diabetes care could look like by 2034.