Diabetes Core Update
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles in the field of diabetes research and care, including the American Diabetes Association's three science and health journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, and Diabetes, Obesity, and Cardiometabolic CARE. Each episode is approximately 15 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals and beyond. Intended for practicing physicians and health care professionals, Diabetes Core Update discusses how the latest research and information published in journals of the American Diabetes Association and beyond are relevant to clinical practice and can be applied in a treatment setting. For more information about each of ADA's science and medical journals, please visit www.diabetesjournals.org. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D. , Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family M
Episodes
- Special Edition: What's Next—Cardiovascular Risk in CKD—The Overlooked Burden
In this special edition of Diabetes Core Update, Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Josephine Harrington explore the connection between cardiovascular risk and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The discussion focuses on newly discovered links between th…
- Special Edition: What's Next—Once-Weekly Insulin
The FDA has approved weekly insulin, marking a significant advancement in diabetes management since the introduction of once-daily long-acting insulin in the early 2000s. Neil Skolnik and Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, discuss this new develo…
- Associations between GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Tirzepetide vs. Dulaglutide or Semaglutide on major cardiovascular events in T2D, and more!
This episode of Diabetes Core Update reviews articles on the association between GLP-1 receptor agonists and ischemic optic neuropathy, and compares the cardiovascular event outcomes of Tirzepatide versus Dulaglutide or Semaglutide in pati…
- Special Edition: What's Next—Emerging Technologies for People with Diabetes
Dr. Neil Skolnik discusses emerging technologies for people with diabetes, covering recent and future advances. This special edition is supported by an educational grant from Seagrove Partners and features Erik Veerhoef.
- The Points of CARE - James Gavin & Naunihal Virdi on CGM Use in Noninsulin-Treated Patients, Ivy Shi & Dhruv Kazi on GLP-1 RA Eligibility in Reproductive-Age US Women, and Eva Tseng on START Diabetes Prevention
The Points of CARE podcast, from Diabetes, Obesity, and CardioMetabolic CARE, features discussions with experts on key research. Topics include continuous glucose monitoring for noninsulin-treated patients (James Gavin, Naunihal Virdi), GL…
- Special Edition - Continuous Ketone Monitoring April 2026
In this special edition on Continuous Ketone Monitoring our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss this new technology – its promise and its application. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Abbott. Prese…
- Diabetes Core Update – April 2026
This issue will review: 1. Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Enlicitide 2. Estimated Optimal Individualized Diabetes Risk Prediction From Preventive Interventions in the U.S. General Population 3. Impact of Metabolic Bar…
- Special Edition - Obesity as a Chronic Disease - Treatment Approach March 2026
In this special edition on Obesity as a Chronic Disease our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the approach to treatment of obesity. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skol…
- Special Edition: What's Next—Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease in People with Diabetes—Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Detection - March 2026
In this special edition on CKD our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss epidemiology, pathophysiology and screening for CKD in People with Diabetes. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Bayer. Presented…
- Special Edition - Diabetes and Primary Care March 2026
In this special edition on Diabetes and Primary Care our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will engage in an interesting discussion about the challenges, opportunities, and changing face of primary care in the management of diabetes and cardiometabol…
- Diabetes Core Update March 2026
This issue will review: Real-World Prospective Validation and Economic Evaluation of Deep Learning-Based Diabetic Retinopathy Detection from Fundus Photographs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Diabetes Care 2026;49:510–525; An oral…
- Special Edition - Obesity as a Chronic Disease Feb 2026
In this special edition on Obesity as a Chronic Disease our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the root causes of obesity, the hormonal changes and metabolic adaptation that occurs when a person has obesity, and the implications of unders…
- The Points of CARE - Introducing Diabetes, Obesity, and CardioMetabolic CARE with Alissa Segal, the ADA's Obesity Association & Standards of Care in Overweight and Obesity with Samar Hafida, and more!
With the launch of a new journal, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is also launching a brand new podcast. The Points of CARE , the official podcast of Diabetes, Obesity, and CardioMetabolic CARE , will highlight key research finding…
- Special Edition - Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) - Part 3 - Cases, Jan 2026
In this special series on Metabolic-Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss diagnosis and treatment of MASH using a case-bas…
- Special Edition: What's Next—Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
In this special series on Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the first of the GLP-1 RAs to receive FDA approval, Semaglutide. This special episode is sponsored with support from Novo Nordisk. Presented by: Neil Sko…
- Special Edition - Automated Insulin Delivery - Part 3 - Cases, Feb 2026
In this special series on Automated Insulin Delivery our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the benefits of automated insulin delivery for people with type 2 diabetes with two master clinicians, one a diabetes specialist, the other a prim…
- Special Edition - Weight Bias and Stigma - Part 2 - Jan 2026
In this special series on Weight Bias and Stigma our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss weight bias and stigma and its importance because weight bias and stigma have an important impact the experience of living with obesity, leads to meas…
- Diabetes Core Update Feb 2026
This issue will review: 1. Semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes by baseline and changes in adiposity measurements: a prespecified analysis of the SELECT trial 2. Impact of Oral Semaglutide on Kidney Outcomes in People with Type 2 Diabet…
- Special Edition - Automated Insulin Delivery - Part 2 - Jan 2026
In this special series on Automated Insulin Delivery our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the benefits of Automated Insulin Delivery for people with Type 2 Diabetes. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant…
- Diabetes Core Update Jan 2026
This issue will review: 1. Evolocumab in Patients without a Previous Myocardial Infarction or Stroke 2. SGLT2 Inhibitors and Kidney Outcomes by Glomerular Filtration Rate and Albuminuria 3. Continuous SGLT-2, GLIP-1RA and Frailty Progressi…
- Special Edition - Weight Bias and Stigma – Part 1
In this special series on Weight Bias and Stigma our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss weight bias and stigma and its importance because weight bias and stigma have an important impact the experience of living with obesity, leads to meas…
- Special Edition: What's Next: Adherence to Medications – Challenges and (some) Solutions December 2025
In this special edition on Adherence to Medications our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss medication adherence and the role of clinicians, pharmacies and pharmacists in helping with medication adherence. This special episode is supported…
- Special Edition: MASH Part 2 – Diagnosis and Treatment – December 2025
In this special series on Metabolic-Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss Epidemiology, Importance, Screening, Diagnosis a…
- Special Edition - Automated Insulin Delivery - Part 1
In this special series on Automated Insulin Delivery our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss with Davida Kruger the benefits of Automated Insulin Delivery for people with Type 2 Diabetes. This special episode is supported by an independent…
- Diabetes Core Update – December 2025
This issue will review: 1. Screening Natriuretic Peptide Levels Predict Heart Failure and Mortality in Individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes without Known Heart Failure 2. The Risk of Acute Pancreatitis and Biliary Events After Initi…
- Special Edition - CVOTs Part 2
In this special series on The Cardiovascular Outcome Trials our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the history and importance of the Cardiovascular Outcome Trials for diabetes medications. In Part 1 we discussed an historical perspective…
- Special Edition: What's Next—An Update on Beta Cell Function
In this special episode on a Beta Cell Update Dr. Neil Skolnik discusses this emerging area with Dr. Melena Bellin. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Sanofi. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Profes…
- Diabetes Core Update Nov 2025
This issue will review: 1. Effects of Semaglutide With or Without Concomitant Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Use in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: A FLOW Trial Prespecified Secondary Analysis - Diabete…
- Special Edition: The Cardiovascular Outcome Trials – Origin and Perspective
In this special series on The Cardiovascular Outcome Trials our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the history and importance of the Cardiovascular Outcome Trials for diabetes medications . In Part 1 we discuss an historical perspective w…
- Special Edition_ MASH Part 1 - Screening
In this special series on Metabolic-Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss Epidemiology, Importance, Screening and treatmen…
- Diabetes Core Update Oct 2025
This issue will review: 1. Once-weekly Ultra-processed Foods and Diet Quality in Association With Long-term Weight Change and Progression to Type 2 Diabetes Among Individuals With a History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus—A Prospective St…
- Special Edition - OSA Part 4 – Bringing it All Together
In this special episode on Obstructive Sleep Apnea our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss treatment of OSA. In Part 1 we discussed an overview of OSA, in Part 2 we discussed making the diagnosis, Part 3 was treatment, and in Part 4 we bri…
- Diabetes Core Update – September 2025
Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association's four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diab…
- Special Edition: Strategies for Staying Full and Satisfied – August 2025
In this special episode on Strategies for Staying Full and Satisfied, our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will moderate a discussion with Lily Correa, registered dietitian about communicating strategies for staying full and satisfied. This special…
- Special Edition - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Part 3 - Treatment
In this special episode on Obstructive Sleep Apnea our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss treatment of OSA. In Part 1 we discussed and overview of OSA, in Part 2 we discussed making the diagnosis will, and Part 4 will look at cases. This…
- Special Edition - ADA Scientific Sessions 2025
In this special edition of Diabetes Core Update we present a special podcast recorded live at the ADA Scientific Sessions by the editors of Diabetes Core Update, Diabetes Care On Air, Diabetes Bio, and Diabetes Day by Day. In this issue we…
- Special Edition: Treatment of Hypercortisolism in Uncontrolled Diabetes, Part 3 – August 2025
In this special episode on Treatment of Hypercortisolism in Uncontrolled Diabetes our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik, will discuss a case based approach to uncontrolled diabetes addressing new evidence showing the surprising prevalence of Hypercor…
- Diabetes Core Update August 2025
Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association's four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diab…
- Special Edition - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Part 2 - Diagnosis
In this special episode on Obstructive Sleep Apnea our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss diagnosis of OSA. In Part 1 we discussed and overview of OSA, Part 3 will discuss treatment options, and Part 4 will look at cases. This special epi…
- Special Edition: Treatment of Hypercortisolism in Difficult to Manage Diabetes – July 2025
In this special episode on Treatment of Hypercortisolism in Uncontrolled Diabetes our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik, will discuss new evidence showing the surprising prevalence of Hypercortisolism in people with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes, and…
- Diabetes Core Update July 2025
Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association's four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diab…
- Special Edition: Myth Busters - Fish Oil: Facts, Fiction, and EPA
In this special episode on Fish Oil - Facts, Fiction, and EPA our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik, will discuss the evidence distinguishing fish oil from EPA (Icosapent ethyl). This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant f…
- Diabetes Core Update June 2025
Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association's four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diab…
- Special Edition - Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Part 1 – May 2025
In this special episode on Obstructive Sleep Apnea our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss an overview of OSA. In Part 2 we will take a deep dive into diagnosis, Part 3 will discuss treatment options, and Part 4 will look at cases. This sp…
- Special Edition: Hypercortisolism– May 2025
In this special episode on Hypercortisolism in Diabetes our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik, will discuss new evidence showing the surprising prevalence of Hypercortisolism in people with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes. This special episode is suppor…
- Diabetes Core Update – May 2025
Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association's four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diab…
- Special Edition - Early Identification and Delay of Type 1 Diabetes April 2025
In this special episode on Early Identification and Delay of Type 1 Diabetes, Dr. Neil Skolnik this emerging area with Dr. Jay Shubrook. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Sanofi. Presented by: Neil…
- Diabetes Core Update April 2025
Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association's four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diab…
- Special Edition - What's New Series - CIBA Health
Welcome to this special series of Diabetes Core Update, titled, "What's Next". In this podcast series by the American Diabetes Association where each episode explores the cutting-edge world of diabetes-related treatment and care, looking a…
- Special Edition - Heart Failure Part 3 - Cases-based Discussion
In this special episode on Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will lead a case-based discussion on HFpEF, presenting challenges and integration of emerging evidence into clinical…