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, we explore the evolving world of cell therapy in type 1 diabetes. Prof. James Shaw, Dr. Timothy Kieffer, and Dr. Trevor Reichman join EASD to discuss the established role of islet transplants and the exciting promise of stem cell–derived islets.

The conversation covers the clinical realities of pancreas and islet cell transplants, the challenges of immunosuppression, and how scalable, gene-edited stem cell therapies could shape the future of diabetes care. From early trial successes to the potential of immune-evasive cells and gene therapies for GLP-1 delivery, today's episode examines what’s possible today and what’s coming next.