Special Edition - Understanding Compounded Medications in Diabetes Care – December 2024
Release Date: 12/27/2024
Diabetes Core Update June 2025
Diabetes Core Update
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 Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. 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 are relevant to clinical...
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Special Edition - Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Part 1 – May 2025
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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 special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health Paul Doghramji, MD – Medical Director of Health Services at...
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Special Edition: Hypercortisolism– May 2025
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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 supported by an independent educational grant from Corcept. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health John Buse MD – The Verne S. Caviness Distinguished Professor and director of the...
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Diabetes Core Update – May 2025
Diabetes Core Update
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 Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. 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 are relevant to clinical...
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Special Edition - Early Identification and Delay of Type 1 Diabetes April 2025
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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 Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health Jay Shubrook, D.O. - Professor and Director of Diabetes Services, Touro University. Past Chair, The American Diabetes Association Primary Care...
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Diabetes Core Update April 2025
Diabetes Core Update
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 Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. 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 are relevant to clinical...
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Special Edition - What's New Series - CIBA Health
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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 at new and future enterprises advancing diabetes and obesity care. The series features interviews with leading industry representatives, researchers, and innovators who are shaping this care. From groundbreaking new products and treatments to the latest research advances, "What's Next?" aims to have a broad scope and offers a look at the...
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Special Edition - Heart Failure Part 3 - Cases-based Discussion
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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 practice. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Roche. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health Susan Kuchera, M.D. - Clinical Assistant Professor...
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Diabetes Core Update March 2025
Diabetes Core Update
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 Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. 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 are relevant to clinical...
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Special Edition - Compounded Medication in Diabetes Care Perspectives from Patients, Physicians and Pharmacists– February 2025
Diabetes Core Update
In this special edition of Diabetes Core Update, host Neil Skolnik, MD, explores the timely and critical topic of compounded medications in diabetes care. In this episode Dr. Skolnik moderates a discussion between a family doctor, a patient, and a pharmacist about practical decision making around the topic of compounded medication for the treatment of overweight and obesity. This special edition of Diabetes Core Update is supported by Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD – Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate...
info_outlineIn this special edition of Diabetes Core Update, host Neil Skolnik, MD, explores the timely and critical topic of compounded medications in diabetes care. Dr. Skolnik is joined by John Hertig, PharmD, MS, CPPS, Associate Professor at the Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Ed Hernandez, Executive Vice President and President of Manufacturing Operations at Eli Lilly & Company.
Together, they discuss the role of compounded medications, the benefits and risks associated with their use, and the importance of ensuring quality and safety standards in the compounding process. This episode offers valuable insights for clinicians navigating the complexities of compounded therapies and provides practical considerations for patient care.
This podcast is the first of a four-part series, “Compounding Concerns: Diabetes and Obesity Medications” in Diabetes Core Update’s 12-episode “Elevating Diabetes Care: Advanced Clinical Insights” program.
This 3-episode series and the “Elevating Diabetes Care: Advanced Clinical Insights Program” are supported by Lilly.
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eli Lilly and Company or any of its affiliates.
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
- John Hertig, PharmD, MS, CPPS – Associate Professor, Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Ed Hernandez – Executive Vice President, Eli Lilly & Company; President of Manufacturing Operations at Lilly
Selected References:
Compounded GLP 1 and Dual GIP/GLP 1 Receptor Agonists: A Statement from the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care December 2, 2024; dci240091 https://doi.org/10.2337/dci24-0091 PubMed: 39620926
FDA’s Concerns with Unapproved GLP-1 Drugs Used for Weight Loss. US FDA Website ( current as of 12/18/2024)