D-Talk

About D-Talk

D-Talk, conversations in diabetes is brought to you by the International Diabetes Federation. Join host Phylissa DeRoze as she delves into topical issues of importance for the diabetes community with leading health professionals and advocates from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

International Diabetes Federation

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Oct 2021

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   IDF 2027: on the road to Singapore

   In this episode of D-Talk, Dr Phyllisa Deroze speaks with Professor Jonathan Shaw, Chair of the IDF World Diabetes Congress 2027 Programme Committee, about the science and global health issues shaping the Congress in Singapore. They discuss AI, bioengineering and precision therapeutics, the future of GLP-1-based therapies, diabetes care in humanitarian crises and gaps in women’s health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   3 Sept 2026

   AI in CGM: Glucose forecasting, predictive analytics & beyond

   How is AI transforming continuous glucose monitoring – and what could it mean for people living with diabetes? In the second episode of our four-part Technology & AI podcast series, Host Dr Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Professor Julia Mader and Dr Manoj Chawla to explore glucose forecasting, predictive analytics and more personalised care. They also tackle the big questions around trust, transparency, access and clinical oversight as AI becomes increasingly embedded in diabetes technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Mobilising local voices for big impact

   How can a local conversation become a catalyst for lasting change? In this episode of D-Talk, host Dr Phyllisa Deroze speaks with Tanzanian diabetes advocate Lucy Johnbosco Kifaru, founder of Diabetes Consciousness for Community (Di-Co-Co). Lucy discusses working with schools, journalists, community leaders and families to challenge stigma and improve diabetes understanding, while Phyllisa reflects on using storytelling, music and lived experience in her advocacy and awareness activities. Together, they explore how listening, cultural respect and partnerships can create lasting community-led action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Who has been a guest on D-Talk

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rob Howe
• Kyle Jacques Rose
• Young Leaders in Diabetes
• Gary Hall Jr.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

711,083

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

1.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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