Event

RCSI MyHealth: The Changing Landscape of Diabetes

  • Date: 29 April 2025
  • Time: 00:00
  • Category: Community,  General events 
  • Location: Online and podcast only

The fifth episode of the RCSI MyHealth series (2024/25) will explore the evolving landscape of diabetes, examining the latest trends in prevalence, causes, and impacts.

The Changing Landscape of Diabetes: Prevention, Treatment and Supports

The panel members will highlight the advances in treatment and technology for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, while also offering personal insights and future directions for prevention, management, and support.

This episode will be chaired by Professor Suzanne McDonough, Head, School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Science.

Panellists include:

  • Dr Kate Gajewska, Clinical Manager for Advocacy and Research, Diabetes Ireland.
  • Professor Edward Gregg, Head, School of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Science.
  • Professor Diarmuid Smith, Consultant Endocrinologist, Beaumont Hospital.
  • Professor Seamus Sreenan, Director, Graduate Entry Medicine Programme, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown in Dublin.

How do I watch or listen to this episode?

This episode will be made available on the RCSI YouTube channel on Tuesday, 29 April 2025. Alternatively, you can listen to the podcast version by searching 'RCSI MyHealth' on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Register your interest for this online episode and the link to the recording and podcast will be shared with you as soon as they are published for you to watch or listen back at a time convenient to you.

RCSI MyHealth Series 2024/25

Running since 2016, the RCSI MyHealth lecture series aims to demystify common health concerns by drawing expertise and insight from RCSI researchers and international health experts at the cutting-edge of medical and healthcare developments. The series was recently announced as a winner in the Best of Europe Region Awards 2024 by CASE, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

The episodes are for anyone wanting to learn about common illnesses and health-related topics directly from leading healthcare experts and explore a wide range of areas in health and well-being. This year, the programme will feature a number of in-person events offering the public the unique opportunity to engage directly with RCSI experts at our live sessions, as well as our popular online episodes.

All episodes, including our in-person events, will be made available to watch on the RCSI YouTube channel. Alternatively, you can listen to the podcast version by searching ‘RCSI MyHealth’ on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

Join the RCSI MyHealth conversation at #RCSIMyHealth. Don’t forget to subscribe to the RCSI YouTube and podcast channels, where you’ll find extensive content on a range of health science topics.

Find more information and watch or listen back to previous RCSI MyHealth series episodes here.

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