Episode 288 - Top 5 Things I Learned at ADA 2024

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