Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCE

Dr Julia Blanchette highlights some of the latest advancements in automated insulin delivery systems that can aid in the self-management of type 1 diabetes.

In this episode, hosts sit down with Robert Vigersky, MD, chief medical officer of Medtronic Diabetes, for a discussion around the MiniMed 780G, including use, exclusive features, and how patients can obtain the new system.

In this episode, hosts offer their reaction to topline data from the SURMOUNT-2 trial examining tirzepatide for weight management in T2D, the FDA's clearance of the Omnipod GO device, and results of the CLVer trial.

On this episode of MEDcast, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC are joined by Dr George Bakris to discuss the latest advances in treatments and comprehensive care for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini emphasize the need for early detection of diabetic kidney disease through the monitoring of cardiometabolic risk factors.

George Bakris, MD, shares best practices for co-management and providing comprehensive care for patients with diabetic kidney disease.

Dr George Bakris reviews the clinical trial data for finerenone and provides insights on treatment selection, including the potential benefits of combination therapy with finerenone and SGLT2 inhibitors, in managing diabetic kidney disease.

Dr George Bakris elaborates on the risk factors, monitoring, treatment objectives, and the impact of diet and exercise in preventing the progression of diabetic kidney disease.

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, sit down to discuss the implications of increased CGM access through a recent CMS expansion and take a deep dive into the latest Abbott news, including dispelling misconceptions surrounding the recall announcement.

Fran Cogen, MD, joins Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, on this MEDcast episode to stress the significance of early detection for type 1 diabetes. The conversation covers screening protocols and options, as well as emerging treatments that can delay the onset of the disease.

Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini summarize the key takeaways on screening for pediatric and adult-onset type 1 diabetes and strategies to improve screening.

An expert pediatric endocrinologist discusses best practices for referring patients to a specialist in type 1 diabetes, as well as the potential of new therapies in delaying the progression of the disease.

Dr Fran Cogen discusses the screening of autoantibodies for type 1 diabetes and provides insights on how to interpret the results of the screening tests.

Dr Fran Cogen emphasizes the importance of early screening and detection of type 1 diabetes to prevent the adverse health effects of diabetic ketoacidosis.

In this episode, hosts celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the approval of the first SGLT2 inhibitor, discuss announcements related to insulin pricing, and take a deep dive into 24-week data from the MOMENTUM trial.

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, interview Scott Kahan, MD, MPH who serves on the committee that creates the ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes, to discuss the latest updates in weight management guidelines.

In this MEDcast® episode, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, interview Sumita Singh to discuss her family’s journey as they navigated the challenges of their daughter’s T1D diagnosis and decided to enroll her in a clinical trial for a T1D treatment.

In this in-studio episode, hosts offer insight and perspective into what the news regarding the CMS expansion of CGM coverage means for people with diabetes and take a deep dive into a recent announcement of an FDA clearance for Abbott's FreeStyle Libre sensors.

Hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, interview Emily Sims, MD, to discuss the latest clinical evidence on teplizumab and other emerging treatments that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes.

A recap of the top news and research from the 16th annual meeting for Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes in Berlin, Germany.

In this episode, Stuart Weinzimer, MD sits down with hosts for a discussion on his research and experience with diabetes technology, the need to focus on patient-reported outcomes in pediatric diabetes, and strategies for meeting the practical needs of individuals with diabetes.

In this episode, hosts are joined by Grazia Aleppo, MD, to discuss the development of guideline recommendations for diabetes technology as well as her top takeaways from the ATTD 2023 meeting.

Hosts are joined by the associate director of Medical Affairs and Medical Education at MannKind for a special edition episode from ATTD 23 that focuses on use of inhaled insulin and future research plans for MannKind.

In this episode, hosts are joined by Marissa Town, BSN, RN, and Renza Scibilia for a discussion centered around the role of the patient voice in diabetes management while on site at ATTD 2023.

In this episode, Irl Hirsch, MD, discusses a study he is conducting examining skin changes associated with insulin pump use in people with type 1 diabetes. Later in the episode, Hirsch discusses what he is most excited about in terms of ongoing and future research in diabetes management.

In this episode from ATTD 2023, hosts are joined by Joanne Rinker, MS, RDN, who provides perspective on hearing loss in diabetes, including prevalence, the need for screening, and the underecognition of auditory issues in the midst of a growing population of people with diabetes.

In this episode, hosts sit down with Katharine Barnard-Kelly, PhD, at ATTD 2023 to discuss the evolving recognition of the role of psychology in diabetes management for both pediatric and adult populations.

At ATTD 2023, hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, have an extended conversation with the new chief operating officer at Dexcom, Jake Leach, to discuss the global and US rollouts of the Dexcom G7 and what the future might hold for Dexcom.

Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini highlight the need for engaging patients in shared decision-making and addressing social determinants of health in diabetes and obesity management in adults and pediatric patients.

Scott Kahan, MD, MPH, discusses with Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, how the controversial use of new diabetes and obesity medications is creating access issues for people who really need these medications, and shares strategies to initiate the conversation about weight management with patients.