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sMater - Managing diabetes - Prof Josephine Forbes
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In this episode of sMater, Professor Josephine Forbes — internationally recognised diabetes researcher, President of the Australian Diabetes Society and Program Leader at Mater Research — explores the rapidly evolving diabetes landscape and the urgent need for earlier detection, prevention and treatment.
Professor Forbes shares insights on the growing burden of diabetes in Australia and globally, including the rising prevalence among younger people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the impact of diabetic kidney disease, and emerging opportunities to identify type 1 diabetes before symptoms appear.
The conversation highlights groundbreaking advances in screening, immunotherapy, stem cell research and Australian-developed technologies that could make future therapies more accessible.
This episode offers valuable insights into the latest diabetes research, practical screening considerations, and the innovations that are bringing the prospect of preventing, delaying and ultimately curing type 1 diabetes closer than ever before.
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- Podcast title - sMater: Managing diabetes
- Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd
- Date published – 10 August 2026
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