E6 Medicines from Plant Poisons

Can we eventually cure diabetes? In the Discovery Dialogues podcast series, we uncover the hidden stories behind the science—from the discovery of insulin to the invention of continuous glucose monitors to the excitement behind the latest blockbuster medications. In this episode of the Discovery Dialogues Podcast, hosts Ani Deshpande and Pam Itkin-Ansari explore the fascinating paradox of how nature’s deadliest defenses have become some of modern medicine’s greatest allies. The discussion journeys from medieval folklore to the cutting edge of longevity research, revealing how "plant poisons" were transformed into blockbuster diabetes treatments.   learners. Subscribe to Discovery Dialogues for more untold stories of science and medicine. Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment with your thoughts.   This Episode: Sensing Sugar Spikes - The Remarkable Story Behind Painless Glucose Monitoring.  From a childhood shaped by war to a career of world-changing inventions, this episode follows the remarkable life of Adam Heller and his breakthroughs that led to a new kind of continuous glucose monitor. We also hear the podcaster's first-hand experience as a non-diabetic learning to use a CGM and real-world testimonials from families navigating diabetes. Chapters: see timestamps below to jump around. If this resonated, please like, subscribe, and share with your friends. If you are a fan of science stories told in an entertaining manner, or of podcasts and shows such as RadioLab, Hidden Brain, Ologies, Veritasium or Night Science, Veritasium, you might just like this series!   #diabetes #a1c #hba1c #bloodsugarmonitoring #medicalhistory #podcast #DiscoveryDialogues #veritasium #continuousglucosemonitor #cgm #type2diabetes #type1diabetes #diabetesmonitor #glucoselevels #hiddenbrain #npr #radiolab #kurzgesagt #ted