About The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists
The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists is the national organisation of Consultant Physicians in Britain who specialise in Diabetes Mellitus. Most are also Acute General Physicians, and many are also Specialists in Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism.
ABCD was established in 1997 with the principal objective of ensuring high quality care for all UK diabetes patients. ABCD is essentially a professional organisation committed to the preservation and support of diabetes specialist care services.
These podcasts aim to inspire, empower, encourage, and signpost any diabetes-interested healthcare professionals. Fore more information about ABCD, the latest research/clinical updates in the field of diabetes, how to become a member of the association, and to enjoy a host of invaluable resources, please visit www.abcd.care
Welcome to the next instalment of the ABCD Inspire Podcast. Joining our host Dr Petra Hanson for this episode is Dr Shivani Misra who shares her journey into metabolic medicine, her focus on early onset type 2 diabetes, research challenges she has faced, and career advice for aspiring clinicians and researchers. "Your path is your own, don't replicate others' journeys" Thank you for listening and we hope you have been inspired by our amazing guests. For more information about ABCD, or if yo...
9 Jul 2026
ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Professor Richard Holt
Welcome to the next instalment of our ABCD Inspire Podcast Series hosted by Dr Petra Hanson. Joining Petra this time is Professor Richard Holt who shares his journey in diabetes and endocrinology, highlighting his research on mental health and diabetes, his career milestones, the challenges and opportunities in clinical research, and his advice for aspiring clinical academics. "Long-term persistence is key in academic careers." Thank you for listening and we hope you have been inspired by our...
12 Jun 2026
ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Dr Stella George
In the latest of our ABCD Inspire Podcast Series, our host Dr Petra Hanson is joined by Dr Stella George who shares her journey through a diverse medical career, emphasising the importance of teamwork, balancing professional and personal life, and her passion for inpatient diabetes. Discover her tips for managing a portfolio career, overcoming challenges, and her vision for future healthcare improvements. "No regrets, just lessons learned." Thank you for listening and we hope you have been in...
18 Mar 2026
ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Dr Alistair Lumb
Joining Dr Petra Hanson this time on the ABCD Inspire Podcast is Dr Alistair Lumb, Consultant in Diabetes at Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chair of the Diabetes Technology Network UK and a member of the EXTOD (Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes) faculty. Alistair shares his extensive work in diabetes care, focusing on technology, exercise, and patient support, and shares insights into his career journey, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges faced in balancing clinical ...
31 Oct 2025
ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Professor Pratik Choudhary
The ABCD Inspire Podcast Series is back! Joining our host Dr Petra Hanson this time is Professor Pratik Choudhary, Professor of Diabetes at the University of Leicester and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes at Leicester Diabetes Centre. Tune in to learn about Pratik's work in hypoglycaemia, the use of technology in diabetes and education (DAFNEplus). The insightful discussion covers research and International Medical Graduates, the importance of being open to new opportunities, and t...
7 Feb 2025
ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Dr Dimitris Papamargaritis
Welcome to the start of Season 2 of the ABCD Inspire Podcast Series where we aim to inspire clinicians into the field of diabetes and diabetes research. To kick start 2025 and our new season, our host, Dr Petra Hanson, welcomes special guest Dr Dimitris Papamargaritis. We often refer to the incredible journey our inspirational guests have been on, and Dimitris not only fits that bill but his physcial journey, coming from Greece to the UK, learning the language and the intricacies of British ...
13 Dec 2024
ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Professor Ketan Dhatariya
For our final ABCD Inspire podcast of 2024 we are thrilled to have our very own ABCD Executive Chair, Professor Ketan Dhatariya, joining our podcast host Dr Petra Hanson. Ketan has an immense work ethic and workload and you will hear all about the projects he is currently working on and supporting his junior colleagues with, as well as the incredible challenges that he overcame in order to get to where he is today. You will hear the fascinating story of what his first ever publication was an...
1 Nov 2024
ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Dr Prashanth Vas
Welcome to the next episode in our ABCD Inspire Podcast Series where our host Dr Petra Hanson is joined by Dr Prashanth (Prash) Vas. Dr Vas is a Consultant Diabetologist and Diabetic Foot Physician at King’s College Hospital and is in involved in a plethora of research interests that you will hear about during this episode. You will also find out what it was that intrigued him and made him think that research would be a really beneficial addition to his clinical future, and what advice he has...
4 Oct 2024
ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Professor Mark Evans
For our fourth ABCD Inspire Podcast episode, our host Dr Petra Hanson is joined by Professor Mark Evans. Mark is a Consultant Physician working in diabetes and general medicine in Cambridge University Hospitals (Addenbrookes) and a Clinical Scientist based in the University of Cambridge’s Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science. During their conversation Petra asks Mark what his journey into diabetes and research looked like, Mark shares his fascinating current research into insulin indu...
16 Aug 2024
ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Dr Hermione Price
We have a special format for our third ABCD Inspire Podcast - our host Dr Petra Hanson is joined by a co-host, Dr Emily Harrison. Emily is a Specialist Registrar training in Diabetes and Endocrinology in the Wessex deanery and currently working at University Hospital Southampton, and is considering expanding these skills by undertaking research as part of her medical training. To help Emily and all our listeners with their research considerations, the guest for this episode is Dr Hermio...
12 Jul 2024
ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Professor Parth Narendran
In our second ABCD Inspire Podcast, our host, Dr Petra Hanson, is joined by Professor Parth Narendran, who leads the Diabetes Research Unit and the Type 1 Diabetes clinical service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. Parth shares with us his updates on autoimmunity in diabetes, his current research projects, and when asked by Petra why he chose to get into research, Parth says "research for me has been a really exciting part of my life and has given me opportunities I wouldn't have h...
14 Jun 2024
ABCD Inspire Podcast Series - Dr Emma Wilmot
In our first ever ABCD Inspire Podcast, our host, Dr Petra Hanson, is joined by Dr Emma Wilmot, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, Consultant Diabetologist in Derby, and founder of the Diabetes Technology Network UK (DTN-UK). Emma shares how her own personal circumstances and experiences inspired her journey into diabetes, how that journey has progressed throughout her career and parenthood, the challenges that she has had to overcome trying to create a balanced lifestyle, a...
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