The BR1DGE Podcast - Episode 3: Taking Control of Your Diabetes

Partha Kar talks to Steve Edelman, founder of Taking Control Of Your Diabetes, about the role of TCOYD in education and outreach.

Learning Objectives

Understand the role of TCOYD in improving outcomes for individuals with type 1 diabetes
Explore the evolving role of social media in diabetes education and outreach in the post-COVID era
Recognize the importance of humor in engaging both HCPs and individuals with type 1 diabetes

Summary

Professor Steve Edelman, founder of Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD), shares his personal journey with T1D and his passion for patient education. He discusses how TCOYD aims to empower individuals with T1D and healthcare professionals through "edutainment," making complex information accessible. Edelman highlights the current exciting era in T1D, driven by advancements in screening and staging that allow for early detection via autoantibodies. This proactive approach aims to reduce disease burden by preventing complications like DKA and enabling earlier management. He emphasizes the critical role of education and digital platforms in reaching at-risk individuals and their families, ultimately offering hope for delaying or even preventing clinical T1D onset and improving overall outcomes.

Steve Edelman Partha Kar Video Interview

MAT-GLB-2500705-1.0 – 05/2025

FIP 2025 Symposium Summary

During the BR1DGE Symposium at the FIP 2025 titled “Shifting the Paradigm: Innovations in T1D Screening and Pharmacist-Led Management”, experts discussed the progression and staging and challenges of autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes, as well as the role of pharmacists as a vital member in the interprofessional care team involved in early detection within community pharmacy settings.

This article is intended to be a summary only. Additional topics were covered in the live symposium in line with the applicable regulations but are not included on the BR1DGE platform

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