IntDiabetesFed 132d ago

What if millions of diabetes diagnoses around the world are missing a key piece of the puzzle? In this powerful episode of D-Talk, host Dr. Phyllisa Deroze sits down with Dr. Jean Claude Katte to unpack the groundbreaking findings from the YODA study — research that challenges the textbook definition of type 1 diabetes in young people across sub-Saharan Africa. Instead of the typical autoimmune markers, most young people in the region present with a distinct, non-autoimmune, insulin-deficient form of diabetes. The implications? Profound. Not only for how diabetes is diagnosed and treated in Africa — but globally, especially among people of African ancestry. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- //TUNE IN TO DISCOVER * Why 2 out of 3 young people clinically diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa may not fit the typical profile * The role of genetics, environment and nutrition in shaping diabetes differently across populations * How global standards need to evolve to reflect diverse realities and promote equity in diabetes care Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, person living with diabetes, or global health advocate, this episode will change how you think about one of the world's most widespread chronic conditions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 02:10 – What is the YODA Study? 05:40 – Surprising findings from sub-Saharan Africa 09:25 – A new subtype of diabetes 14:50 – Genetics, environment & nutrition 19:15 – Implications for diagnosis & treatment 24:30 – Global relevance: African American populations 29:10 – Policy & next steps 33:00 – Personal reflections + call to action ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY TOPICS #YODAStudy #Type1Diabetes #SubSaharanAfrica #DrPhyllisaDeroze #DrJeanClaudeKatte t #YoungOnsetDiabetes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- // SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: @IntDiabetesFed // RECEIVE IDF e-alerts: https://idf.org/ // FOLLOW US on social media & stay updated on our activities: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intdiabetesfed INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intdiabetesfed/ X: https://x.com/IntDiabetesFed LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-diabetes-federation/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@intdiabetesfed