In this special ADA 2025 edition of Beyond the Bolus, host Nancy Hanna sits down with Dr Dessi Zaharieva to talk about the most challenging aspects of diabetes management - Exercise.

In this episode, Dr Zaharieva breaks down key takeaways from her co-authored international consensus statement on using automated insulin delivery (AID) systems during physical activity.

Topics covered included how to manage planned VS unplanned exercise using AID systems, why setting a higher glucose target 1-2 hours before physical activity makes a difference and the importance of a strategic approach to carbs to help prevent hypoglycaemia. Whether you’re supporting patients in the clinic or helping them prepare for spontaneous workouts, this conversation offers evidence-based, real-world strategies to make exercise safer, simpler, and more enjoyable for people living with diabetes.

This episode features Dr. Aleppo, an endocrinologist, who has a commercial relationship with Insulet and was compensated for her participation in the podcast.

Dr. Grazia Aleppo returns to Beyond the Bolus to share her insights from ADA 2025 and beyond. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Aleppo discusses the evolution of automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, the RADIANT and SECURE-T2D clinical trials, and why Omnipod® 5 is changing the game for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. From helping patients to overcome fears of hypoglycemia to simplifying care, Dr. Aleppo emphasizes the importance of challenging outdated assumptions about who benefits from AID and underscores the need for simple, more adaptable solutions for every patient.

This episode features Dr. DeSalvo, a pediatric endocrinologist, who has a commercial relationship with Insulet and was compensated for his participation in the podcast.

In this episode of Beyond the Bolus, Dr. Daniel DeSalvo shares his experience caring for teens with type 1 diabetes - and why this population deserves more credit than they often get. From navigating diabetes distress to celebrating wins in the classroom, on the field, and in the orchestra pit, Dr. DeSalvo highlights how Omnipod® 5 can help shift diabetes from the foreground to the background.

With practical tips for system optimization and heartfelt stories of transformation, this episode is a must-listen for anyone caring for teens with type 1 diabetes.