141 Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune condition progressing to a metabolic disease requiring lifelong insulin replacement

This podcast episode marks the third-year anniversary of a series focused on pediatric health challenges, beginning with celebrating its journey and acknowledging support from its audience and sponsors. The episode features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Luigi, a physician with a deep personal connection to diabetes through his sister's condition, now working at Sanofi as the Global External Expert Lead for Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes. The discussion covers the autoimmune nature of type 1 diabetes, the importance of early detection through autoantibody screening, the evolving understanding of diabetes beyond pediatric cases to adult diagnoses, and the significant impact of lifestyle and obesity on the condition. It also touches on combined type 1 and type 2 diabetes management challenges, insulin resistance, and the broader implications of metabolic syndrome. Emphasizing the hope for future advancements in treatment and possibly a cure, the episode advocates for screening and proactive management to improve long-term outcomes for those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

We want to give a huge thanks to our season two sponsor PCC, Physician's computer company.  PCC gives our listeners free access to their webinar coding for better care code coordination, which will happen this Thursday, May 23rd. You can find the link to register in our show notes.  The webinar is a ca n't-miss for any pediatric practice looking to improve coding and billing.  PCC has been a tremendous support, and we're very grateful. 

00:00 Celebrating Two Years of the Pediatric Challenge Podcast
00:27 Introducing Season Three and Special Guest Dr. Luigi Meneghini
01:49 Understanding Type 1 Diabetes: An Autoimmune to Metabolic Disease
02:39 Dr. Luigi Meneghini's Journey and Passion for Diabetes Research
09:59 The Evolution of Diabetes Diagnosis and Management
23:45 The Importance of Early Detection and the Impact of DKA
32:45 The Benefits of Screening for Type 1 Diabetes
34:00 The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in Managing Diabetes
34:51 Exploring the Psychological Impact of Diabetes Diagnosis
34:55 Navigating the Challenges: Parents and Clinicians' Perspectives
35:12 Screening and the Importance of Early Detection
38:03 Empowering Clinicians to Overcome Fear and Bias
43:39 Living a Full Life with Diabetes: Stories of Hope and Resilience
51:31 Addressing the Changing Phenotype of Type 1 Diabetes
54:00 Insulin Resistance: Understanding and Management
58:10 The Future of Diabetes Care: Screening, Managemen