Diabesity LLC

DIABESITY LLC

Clinical Leadership in Diabetes & Obesity Care

Media & Podcasts

Sharing Expertise Across National Platforms

Lucia is a sought-after voice in diabetes and obesity care, regularly contributing to major medical podcasts and publications.

American Diabetes Association

Diabetes Day by Day

Co-hosted with Neil Skolnik, MD. Discusses everyday challenges of living with diabetes and offers practical advice for patients and caregivers.

Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Amazon Music · Audible

HCPLive

Insulin for All or Insulin for Some?

With Diana Isaacs, PharmD. Turning points for insulin affordability including biosimilar approvals and retail partnerships.

HCPLive.com

HCPLive

Walmart & Novo Nordisk Insulin Initiative

How the ReliOn NovoLog launch impacts diabetes management and insulin affordability for underserved communities.

HCPLive.com

HCPLive

Gaps in Diabetes Care

Highlighting the need for racial and ethnic minority representation in research and challenges for underinsured patients.

HCPLive.com

CDHub360

Clinical Inertia: Key Takeaways for Primary Care

Strategies to improve diabetes management and prevent clinical inertia at the patient and practitioner levels.

CDHub360.com

CDHub360

Clinical Inertia: Why Embrace Long-Acting Insulins?

Benefits of long-acting insulins and barriers preventing more widespread implementation.

CDHub360.com

Consultant360

ADA’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes

Breaking down the latest ADA standards and their practical implications for clinicians.

Consultant360.com

The Huddle

Timely Initiation of Basal Insulin

Conversations with the diabetes care team about optimizing the timing of basal insulin therapy.

iVoox · Major podcast platforms

Video & CME Presentations

On Camera

HCPLive · Video

Gaps in Diabetes Care

Lucia discusses the gaps that remain in diabetes management and how providers can help bridge them.

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HCPLive · YouTube · Video

Cardiovascular Outcomes for Patients with Diabetes

Lucia discusses cardiovascular outcomes testing and compares the cardiovascular effects of several diabetes therapies.

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Practicing Clinicians Exchange · CME Video

Meeting of the Minds: Clinical Challenges in Obesity Management

Expert perspectives on real-world challenges in managing obesity.

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Practicing Clinicians Exchange · CME Video

Evidence-Based Care for Weight-Focused Type 2 Diabetes Management

Aligning real-world practice with evidence-based, weight-focused T2D care.

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Practicing Clinicians Exchange · CME Video

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Metabolic Effects in Type 2 Diabetes

The metabolic effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists and their role in managing T2DM.

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Practicing Clinicians Exchange · CME Video

Improving Renal & Cardiovascular Outcomes in CKD and Type 2 Diabetes

Updates on protecting the kidneys and heart in patients with CKD and T2D.

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Nestlé Medical Hub · Webinar

Navigating the Impact of Weight Loss on Body Mass

With Judy Loper, PhD, RD. Strategies to support a patient’s ongoing weight-loss journey — a case discussion.

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Several of these are accredited CME activities and may require a free clinician sign-in. Explore more of Lucia’s presentations on Pri-Med, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and MedscapeLIVE (MEDS).

Speaking

Selected Presentations & Webinars

Harnessing Digital Diabetes Technology for Successful Insulin Management

PrimaryCareNOW · Pri-Med

2025

Individualizing Management Plans for Type 2 Diabetes Through Shared Decision-Making

PeerView Institute for Medical Education

2025

2025 ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes

ADCES Webinar

2025

Improving Shared Decision-Making in T2D Management

Clinical Care Options · Practicing Clinicians Exchange

2024

A Tethered Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Care: Connecting Insulin Regimens With Digital Technology

ACP Internal Medicine Meeting

2024

PER Postgame: Updates in Basal Insulin Therapy

Physicians’ Education Resource (PER)

2023

Practical Approach to Identifying Different Types of Diabetes in Clinical Practice

Harvard Medical School: Diabetes Update

2023

Assessing Cardiorenal Risk in Patients With Comorbid Stage 1–2 CKD and T2D

Haymarket Medical Network · MPR

2023

Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia: Leveraging the Diabetes Care Professional Team

ADA Scientific Sessions (Panel)

2023

Numb Toes and Heart Woes: Diabetic Neuropathy

MedscapeLIVE! MEDS

2023

Prediabetes and T2D: Risk Factors, Screening and Clinical Considerations

MedscapeLIVE! MEDS

2023

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Articles & Books

2026

Misclassification of Type 1 Diabetes as Type 2 Diabetes in Adults: Practical Guidance for Screening and Diagnosis

Postgraduate Medicine

2022

Safe and Appropriate Use of GLP-1 RAs in Type 2 Diabetes and Macrovascular Disease

Journal of Family Practice

2022

RESCUE Collaborative Community: Reducing Intended Self-Injury and Suicide in People With Diabetes

Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics

2022

Conquering Diabetes Therapeutic Inertia: Practical Tips for Primary Care

Journal of Osteopathic Medicine

2020

Uncommon Presentations of Diabetes: Zebras in the Herd

Clinical Diabetes

2019

Transitioning to Fixed-Ratio Combination Therapy: Five Frequently Asked Questions

Clinical Diabetes

2019

Role of Ultrafast-Acting Insulin Analogues in Diabetes Management

Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

2017

Insulin Glargine 300 Units/mL: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Current Medical Research and Opinion

Book

Contributing Author, Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice (4 editions)

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Book

Contributing Author, Genomic Essentials for Graduate Level Nurses (1st edition)

Textbook