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Episode 288 - Top 5 Things I Learned at ADA 2024

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Episode 288 - Top 5 Things I Learned at ADA 2024 Diabetics Doing Things Podcast

In this episode, Rob provides an update on various Diabetics Doing Things projects, including the Diabetes Legends basketball clinic, upcoming speaking engagements, the "Doing Well with Diabetes" series, and a new podcast series with the International Diabetes Federation. He also plans to highlight Olympic and national team athletes who have previously appeared on the podcast. While the podcast schedule may be slightly less consistent over the next few weeks due to Rob's busy schedule, he promises to continue delivering high-quality content, including sharing the top 5 things he learned from the ADA 2024 Scientific Sessions.

Main Topics Discussed:

  • Diabetes Doing Things Update (00:02:30) - Rob provides updates on the Diabetes Legends basketball clinic in Dallas, upcoming speaking engagements, and the "Doing Well with Diabetes" series in partnership with CenterWell and the North Texas Food Bank.

  • International Diabetes Federation Podcast (00:13:01) - Rob shares that he and Erica have been asked by the International Diabetes Federation to host a podcast series featuring athletes with diabetes, which will be a great opportunity to showcase their work.

  • Olympic Athlete Highlights (00:14:41) - Rob plans to re-air episodes featuring Olympic and national team athletes, such as Mark White, Mary Markworth, and Lauren Cox, to celebrate the upcoming Olympic games.

  • Summer Podcast Schedule (00:16:27) - Rob acknowledges that the podcast may not be as consistent over the next few weeks due to the various projects and events he is involved in, but he promises to continue providing high-quality content.

  • Top 5 Learnings from ADA 2024 (00:18:30) - Rob shares the top 5 things he learned from the ADA 2024 Scientific Sessions, focusing on insights from the poster sessions.

  • How emerging adults with type 1 diabetes seek self-care information (00:18:30)

  • The higher prevalence of psychotherapeutic drug use among adults with diabetes (00:22:36) 

  • The association between environmental mastery and reduced diabetes distress (00:24:35)

  • The impact of a digital health coaching program on food insecure rural populations with type 2 diabetes (00:28:55)

  • The differing glucose responses to moderate vs. high intensity exercise (00:30:57)

Key References:

International Diabetes Federation (IDF) virtual event "The Power of Movement To Tackle Diabetes" 
Breakthrough T1D event in Dallas, TX
Diabetes Legends Basketball Camp in Denver
"Doing Well with Diabetes" series with CenterWell primary care