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DOC Updates 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, DOC Updates…
Episodes
DOC UpdatesCGMs & Non-Insulin-Treated T2D, Islet Autoantibody Screening & T1D, Semaglutide CVD Risk Reduction, and more!
Welcome to the latest episode (November 2026) of DOC Updates, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on…
DOC UpdatesWhat's Next—Amylin-based Therapies
We are entering an era of choice in terms of diabetes and obesity therapies. Choice is good, but having a keen understanding of each medication is crucial to…
DOC UpdatesVariability in Autoantibody Ordering Patterns & Diabetes Misclassification and Determinants of Cognitive Change Over 1 Year in Older Adults With T1D
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…
DOC UpdatesHypertension Part 3—Advanced Hypertension Management: Challenging Cases
Now it is time to look at some specific examples of hypertension. In the final installment of this special three-part series, Dr. Neil Skolnik dives into case…
DOC UpdatesBeyond Diabetes and Obesity: Expanding Applications of Incretin Biology
You know how GLP-1s impact diabetes and weight loss. But what about coronary disease treatment and prevention? Liver disease? Heart failure? Osteoarthritis?…
DOC UpdatesT2D & Bone Density, Microarchitecture, & Strength; Early Weight Loss, Glucose Tolerance, & Long-Term Mortality/CVD Risk; and more!
Welcome to the latest episode (October 2026) of DOC Updates, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on…
DOC UpdatesSarcopenic Obesity & T2D, Cumulative BMI Burden From Childhood to Adulthood & Risk of Metabolic Multimorbidity, and more!
Welcome to the latest episode (September 2026) of DOC Updates, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on…
DOC UpdatesHypertension Part 2—Advanced Hypertension Management: Uncontrolled and Resistant Hypertension and the Importance of Aldosterone
Uncontrolled and resistant hypertension is more common than we think. In the second episode of this special three-part series, Dr. Neil Skolnik discusses…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: Metabolic-Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
What is the difference between MASH and MASLD? In this special episode, Dr. Neil Skolnik breaks down these conditions, which affect insulin resistance of the…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: Evidence-Based Strategies for Weight Loss and Long-Term Weight Maintenance
Weight maintenance is a challenging topic for both clinicians and patients. In this special episode, Neil Skolnik is joined by Jamie Almondoz, MD, who…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: What's Next—The Role of Health Systems in Managing CKD Associated with T1D & T2D
To achieve optimal outcomes for patients, it is not only the individual efforts of clinicians that matter in achieving optimal outcomes for our patients…
DOC UpdatesKatherine Tuttle on SGLT2s & CKD in T2D, Alexander Turchin on medications after Metformin, and High vs. Low CVD Risk, the ADA's statement on employment and diabetes, 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…
DOC UpdatesImpact of Finerenone on Albuminuria in T1D, National Trends in Out-of-Pocket Cost for Glucose-Lowering Drugs, and more!
Welcome to the latest episode (August 2026) of DOC Updates, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on…
DOC UpdatesHypertension Part I—Overview and Management
In the first episode of this special three-part series, Neil Skolnik speaks with Dr. Minesh Rajpal. Together, they provide an overview, discussing the…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: Highlights from the ADA's 2026 Scientific Sessions
In this special crossover episode, recorded live at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, the hosts of the ADA's professional…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: Lp(a) & CV Risk
Over two decades ago, Lipoprotein(a)—or Lp(a)—was recognized as an emerging risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In this special edition of DOC Updates, Dr…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: What's Next—Once-Weekly Insulins—Mechanisms and Practical Considerations
Continuing his exploration of once-weekly insulins, Neil Skolnik speaks with Aaron King, MD. Together, they cover the mechanisms, practical considerations, and…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: What's Next—CKD in Type 1 Diabetes—An Urgent Need for Therapies
There is a fundamental link between diabetes and kidney care. But while there are many medications available to improve CKD outcomes in people with type 2…
DOC UpdatesEfficacy and safety of CagriSema & Retatrutide, CGM benefits beyond T2D, & more!
Welcome to the latest episode (July 2026) of DOC Updates, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: Medications in the Pipeline for Cardiometabolic Disease
In this special edition of DOC Updates, Neil Skolnik speaks with Dr. Juan Frias, who catalogues the latest cardiometabolic medications, emphasizing the…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: The Diabetes, Obesity, and CardioMetabolic CARE Symposium—The Cost of Obesity and Its Treatment
In this special episode of The Points of CARE, recorded live during the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 2026 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, hosts…
DOC UpdatesAnna Kahkoska & Joshua Niznik on Patient Portal Messages and Older Adults with T2D, Esben Thyssen Vestergaard on Clinic for Athletes with T1D, 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…
DOC UpdatesFood coloring additives & T2D, automated insulin delivery systems in T2D, and more!
Welcome to the latest episode (June 2026) of Diabetes Core Update, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: Obesity Processes and PATHWEIGH for Obesity Care
In this special edition of Diabetes Core Update, Neil Skolnik discusses PATHWEIGH, a novel obesity care process for primary care clinicians which has…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: Obesity—The Changing Landscape
In the first episode of this series on Obesity, our host is joined by Dr. Mikhail Kosiborod to discuss the evolving science and cardiometabolic diseases…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: What's Next—Cortisol, Metabolism & Future Innovation, Part 4
Is hypercortisolism the hidden culprit in a significant proportion of both difficult-to-treat diabetes and resistant hypertension? In part 4 of our special…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: What's Next—Cardiovascular Risk in CKD—The Overlooked Burden
We have only recently become aware of the close relationship between the heart and the kidneys. In today's discussion, Dr. Neil Skolnik speaks with Dr…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: What's Next—Once-Weekly Insulin
In the early 2000s, long-acting, once-daily insulin was approved, completely changing the experience of using insulin for people with diabetes. But science…
DOC UpdatesAssociations between GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Tirzepetide vs. Dulaglutide or Semaglutide on major cardiovascular events in T2D, and more!
Welcome to the latest episode (May 2026) of Diabetes Core Update, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: What's Next—Emerging Technologies for People with Diabetes
In this special edition on Emerging Technologies for People with Diabetes our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss recent and future advances in technologies…
DOC UpdatesThe 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
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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition: Continuous Ketone Monitoring—Part 1
In this special edition on Continuous Ketone Monitoring our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss this new technology – its promise and its application. This…
DOC UpdatesDiabetes 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesDiabetes Core Update March 2026
This issue will review: Real-World Prospective Validation and Economic Evaluation of Deep Learning-Based Diabetic Retinopathy Detection from Fundus…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesThe 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesDiabetes 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesDiabetes 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesDiabetes 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesDiabetes 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial Edition_ MASH Part 1 - Screening
In this special series on Metabolic-Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) our…
DOC UpdatesDiabetes 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…
DOC UpdatesDiabetes 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…
DOC UpdatesSpecial 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…