Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they discuss key takeaways from the ADA's 85th Scientific Sessions in Chicago, highlighting advancements in diabetes and obesity care. With guests, Drs. Osagie Ebekozien and Marlon Pragnell, they'll explore how these advancements can positively impact you and your loved ones.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Osagie Ebekozien, MD, MPH, CPHQ, Chief Quality Officer at the ADA

Marlon Pragnell, PhD, Vice President of Research and Science at the ADA

Do you have questions or comments you’d like to share with Neil and Sara? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don’t forget to “follow” Diabetes Day by Day!

Additional resources:

Patient Standards of Care 2025

Need information on diabetes, ADA programs, or upcoming events? The ADA's Center for Information is here to help. Contact them directly at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or email AskADA@diabetes.org for personalized guidance and support.

Tune in to this episode featuring Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they explore the power of storytelling and how it brings us together. Special guests Marlee Seibold and Dr. Saige Kiedinger shared their personal experiences with type 1 diabetes, including— challenges, triumphs, and the everyday moments that have shaped their journeys. We hope that by listening to their stories, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the power of storytelling and feel inspired to share your own journey.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Marlee Seibold: Storytelling Communications Manager at the ADA and a person living with type 1 diabetes.

Dr. Saige Kiedinger: A recent pharmacy school graduate transitioning to residency training, also living with type 1 diabetes.

Do you have questions or comments you’d like to share with Neil and Sara? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don’t forget to “follow” Diabetes Day by Day!

Want to share your journey with us? Share it now here.

Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen in this episode as they discuss the importance of emotional wellbeing in overall health. They will explore the connection between mental health and diabetes, focusing on how managing a chronic condition can impact the emotional lives of people living with diabetes and their families. Special guest Dr. Kelsey Brzezinski will also join the conversation.

Please note that this episode includes discussions of sensitive topics, we encourage you to listen with care and understand that the American Diabetes Association® is not an organization that specializes in mental health and only seeks to bring awareness to factors that coincide with a diabetes diagnosis. If you are experiencing challenges seek the support of a licensed medical or mental health professional.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Kelsey Brzezinski, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Do you have questions or comments you’d like to share with Neil and Sara? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don’t forget to “follow” Diabetes Day by Day!

Additional resources:

If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

SAMHSA mental health help line, which is a no-cost, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service available at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Check out the American Diabetes Association®'s newly updated Mental Health Provider Directory to find to find therapists who specialize in supporting people living with diabetes near you.