100 Years of Insulin

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The 100 Years of Insulin podcast series has been developed to celebrate a century of care for people with diabetes, as well as examine the current issues facing around 1.2 million Australians who have been diagnosed with the condition. Nick Bennett takes us back in time to the earliest days of insulin use and then jumps forward to consider the current trends and challenges in diabetes management. He speaks with those on the frontline of treating, managing, and advocating for Australians living with diabetes. The insights and personal stories shared by guest speakers will resonate with anyone who has been impacted by diabetes. The series is proudly supported by Sanofi Australia.

  1. Diabetes Australia CEO – Greg Johnson

    EPISODE 1

    Diabetes Australia CEO – Greg Johnson

    CEO of Diabetes Australia, Greg Johnson, reflects on 100 years of insulin, the enormous strides made in treatment and care, and highlights major achievements and ongoing challenges for the diabetes community. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor, and listeners should direct any queries they have about diabetes, diabetes management and treatments to their doctor. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast series should not be attributed to any organisation with which the speakers are employed or affiliated and are not necessarily the views of Sanofi Australia. Sanofi‐Aventis Australia Pty Ltd. ABN 31 008 558 807. Talavera Corporate Centre, Building D, 12‐24 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113. MAT-AU-2101377. Date of preparation: July 2021. References International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 8th ed. 2017. Available at: https://diabetesatlas.org/upload/resources/previous/files/8/IDF_DA_8e-EN-final.pdf. National Diabetes Services Scheme. Type 1 Diabetes. Updated 31 March 2021. Available at: https://www.ndss.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ndss-data-snapshot-202103-type1-diabetes.pdf National Diabetes Services Scheme. Type 2 Diabetes. Updated 31 March 2021. Available at: https://www.ndss.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ndss-data-snapshot-202103-type2-diabetes.pdf RACGP 2020, Management of type 2 diabetes: A handbook for general practice. Available at: https://www.racgp.org.au/getattachment/41fee8dc-7f97-4f87-9d90-b7af337af778/Management-of-type-2-diabetes-A-handbook-for-general-practice.aspx 'Diabetes in Australia'. Diabetes Australia website. Available at: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/about-diabetes/diabetes-in-australia/ Screening, assessment and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents: Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group guidelines Med J Aust 2020; 213 (1), July 2020. Available at: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2020/213/1/screening-assessment-and-management-type-2-diabetes-mellitus-children-and

    34 min

  2. EPISODE 4

    Annette Burke - Living with type 2 diabetes

    Annette Burke, shares her rollercoaster journey living with type 2 diabetes and how the condition has impacted so many members of her family. Above all, Annette describes the measures she now takes to maintain blood sugar levels and reduce the risks of complications from diabetes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor, and listeners should direct any queries they have about diabetes, diabetes management and treatments to their doctor. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast series should not be attributed to any organisation with which the speakers are employed or affiliated and are not necessarily the views of Sanofi Australia. Honoraria were provided to Annette Burke. Sanofi‐Aventis Australia Pty Ltd. ABN 31 008 558 807. Talavera Corporate Centre, Building D, 12‐24 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113. MAT-AU-2101380. Date of preparation July 2021.

    18 min
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The 100 Years of Insulin podcast series has been developed to celebrate a century of care for people with diabetes, as well as examine the current issues facing around 1.2 million Australians who have been diagnosed with the condition. Nick Bennett takes us back in time to the earliest days of insulin use and then jumps forward to consider the current trends and challenges in diabetes management. He speaks with those on the frontline of treating, managing, and advocating for Australians living with diabetes. The insights and personal stories shared by guest speakers will resonate with anyone who has been impacted by diabetes. The series is proudly supported by Sanofi Australia.

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