Molly Dwyer-White
@skippin-stones.bsky.social
advancing research and care to improve health outcomes & experiences.
strategist. doer. mother. crafy. nature girl
#publichealth | #humanexperience | cycling, hiking, runner, reader
strategist. doer. mother. crafy. nature girl
#publichealth | #humanexperience | cycling, hiking, runner, reader
🚀 Excited to kick off the inaugural symposium for the @umich.edu + OHSU Cardio-Renal Center of Excellence — powered by @bt1dplay.bsky.social ! Proud to unite top minds to tackle the intersection of diabetes, heart, and kidney disease. #Type1Diabetes #CardioRenal #BreakthroughT1D
July 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🚀 Excited to kick off the inaugural symposium for the @umich.edu + OHSU Cardio-Renal Center of Excellence — powered by @bt1dplay.bsky.social ! Proud to unite top minds to tackle the intersection of diabetes, heart, and kidney disease. #Type1Diabetes #CardioRenal #BreakthroughT1D
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Domenico Grasso on being named interim president of @umich.edu We’re excited to share the impact of the Brehm Scholars Program—supporting exceptional students through undergrad & med school once you settle in! 💙💛https://diabetes.med.umich.edu/brehm-scholars-program
May 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Domenico Grasso on being named interim president of @umich.edu We’re excited to share the impact of the Brehm Scholars Program—supporting exceptional students through undergrad & med school once you settle in! 💙💛https://diabetes.med.umich.edu/brehm-scholars-program
🌟 Researchers @umich.edu and @ohsunews.bsky.social
have launched a new @breakthrought1dhq.bsky.social
Center of Excellence. This initiative will focus on tackling heart and kidney disease in patients with Type 1 Diabetes. A big step forward in #T1D care! www.michiganmedicine.org/news-release...
have launched a new @breakthrought1dhq.bsky.social
Center of Excellence. This initiative will focus on tackling heart and kidney disease in patients with Type 1 Diabetes. A big step forward in #T1D care! www.michiganmedicine.org/news-release...
April 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🌟 Researchers @umich.edu and @ohsunews.bsky.social
have launched a new @breakthrought1dhq.bsky.social
Center of Excellence. This initiative will focus on tackling heart and kidney disease in patients with Type 1 Diabetes. A big step forward in #T1D care! www.michiganmedicine.org/news-release...
have launched a new @breakthrought1dhq.bsky.social
Center of Excellence. This initiative will focus on tackling heart and kidney disease in patients with Type 1 Diabetes. A big step forward in #T1D care! www.michiganmedicine.org/news-release...
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#CGM helps #OlderAdults with insulin-treated type 2 #diabetes prevent hypoglycemia, feel safer, and make helpful behavior changes. @EstiPsych
Read in #JGIM: rdcu.be/ecuLi
Read in #JGIM: rdcu.be/ecuLi
April 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
#CGM helps #OlderAdults with insulin-treated type 2 #diabetes prevent hypoglycemia, feel safer, and make helpful behavior changes. @EstiPsych
Read in #JGIM: rdcu.be/ecuLi
Read in #JGIM: rdcu.be/ecuLi
🗞️Excited to share the latest @umich.edu Caswell Diabetes Institute Annual Report! 🎉 Discover how we're advancing #diabetes research, education, and care - and reach out if you'd like to partner with us! diabetes.med.umich.edu
Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute
diabetes.med.umich.edu
April 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🗞️Excited to share the latest @umich.edu Caswell Diabetes Institute Annual Report! 🎉 Discover how we're advancing #diabetes research, education, and care - and reach out if you'd like to partner with us! diabetes.med.umich.edu
Living with #diabetes isn't just about managing blood sugar—mental health plays a crucial role too. 🧠💙
@umich.edu researchers are partnering with patients and clinicians to address the challenges faced by individuals with diabetes. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/4...
@umich.edu researchers are partnering with patients and clinicians to address the challenges faced by individuals with diabetes. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/4...
Protocol for the diabetes, distress and disparities (3D) study: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design
Introduction Psychosocial factors impact diabetes outcomes, yet healthcare systems remain inadequately equipped to address these needs. Research centring on the experiences of people with diabetes (PW...
bmjopen.bmj.com
April 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Living with #diabetes isn't just about managing blood sugar—mental health plays a crucial role too. 🧠💙
@umich.edu researchers are partnering with patients and clinicians to address the challenges faced by individuals with diabetes. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/4...
@umich.edu researchers are partnering with patients and clinicians to address the challenges faced by individuals with diabetes. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/4...
At the forefront of tackling #diabetes & #obesity,
@umich.edu is leading research on genetic factors, the latest meds, therapies and lifestyle interventions-crucial to improve health outcomes, reducing complications & addressing health priorities across the lifespan for US families. cbsn.ws/43HMysb
@umich.edu is leading research on genetic factors, the latest meds, therapies and lifestyle interventions-crucial to improve health outcomes, reducing complications & addressing health priorities across the lifespan for US families. cbsn.ws/43HMysb
Key takeaways from RFK Jr.'s interview on measles vaccine, food dyes, weight loss drugs and more
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke with CBS News in an exclusive interview. Here are some highlights.
www.cbsnews.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
At the forefront of tackling #diabetes & #obesity,
@umich.edu is leading research on genetic factors, the latest meds, therapies and lifestyle interventions-crucial to improve health outcomes, reducing complications & addressing health priorities across the lifespan for US families. cbsn.ws/43HMysb
@umich.edu is leading research on genetic factors, the latest meds, therapies and lifestyle interventions-crucial to improve health outcomes, reducing complications & addressing health priorities across the lifespan for US families. cbsn.ws/43HMysb
CGMs aren’t just for daily diabetes management—they could be a game-changer for treating diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
🩸📉 A new @umichmedicine study highlights how continuous glucose monitors can optimize DKA care. @UMIntMed www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/c...
🩸📉 A new @umichmedicine study highlights how continuous glucose monitors can optimize DKA care. @UMIntMed www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/c...
www.michiganmedicine.org
March 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
CGMs aren’t just for daily diabetes management—they could be a game-changer for treating diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
🩸📉 A new @umichmedicine study highlights how continuous glucose monitors can optimize DKA care. @UMIntMed www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/c...
🩸📉 A new @umichmedicine study highlights how continuous glucose monitors can optimize DKA care. @UMIntMed www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/c...
💙 Today, I’m giving to the @UMich Caswell Diabetes Institute at @umichmedicine to honor loved ones lost to diabetes complications. #GivingBlueday
Your support fuels research, improves care, & brings us closer to a cure. Join me in making an impact: giving.umich.edu/um/w/elizabe...
Your support fuels research, improves care, & brings us closer to a cure. Join me in making an impact: giving.umich.edu/um/w/elizabe...
Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute Gift Fund - 335259
Diabetes impacts our families and communities - the Caswell Diabetes Institute supports rigorous science and patient-centered clinical care to ultimately prevent, treat, and cure diabetes, its complic...
giving.umich.edu
March 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
💙 Today, I’m giving to the @UMich Caswell Diabetes Institute at @umichmedicine to honor loved ones lost to diabetes complications. #GivingBlueday
Your support fuels research, improves care, & brings us closer to a cure. Join me in making an impact: giving.umich.edu/um/w/elizabe...
Your support fuels research, improves care, & brings us closer to a cure. Join me in making an impact: giving.umich.edu/um/w/elizabe...
🌟 Proud of the 8 U-M teams chosen for the Virtual Tournament of Science! Their innovative projects showcase our commitment to groundbreaking research. Let's cheer them on as they tackle national health challenges! Go Blue! 🔬💡 Vote now! www.statnews.com/feature/stat...
2025 STAT Madness
2025 bracket Welcome to STAT Madness, a bracket-style contest to find the best innovation in science and medicine. Explore groundbreaking innovations from
www.statnews.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
🌟 Proud of the 8 U-M teams chosen for the Virtual Tournament of Science! Their innovative projects showcase our commitment to groundbreaking research. Let's cheer them on as they tackle national health challenges! Go Blue! 🔬💡 Vote now! www.statnews.com/feature/stat...
🏆 A new model for obesity care is in the spotlight! A U-M team is advancing innovative, patient-centered approaches to tackling obesity as part of the STAT March Madness tournament. Learn more about this exciting study and others - and vote for U-M! 🔬💙
This is the 10th year I've been "Coach Kara" for Michigan Medicine's participation in #STATMadness, nominating papers for potential inclusion by @statnews.com's in the virtual tournament bracket.
This year it's more than just fun. It's a chance to show the power of NIH funding: michmed.org/Stat25
This year it's more than just fun. It's a chance to show the power of NIH funding: michmed.org/Stat25
Eight U-M teams picked for virtual tournament of science
Teams studying liver cancer, brain tumors, obesity medicine, CMV, sleep and memory, cancer immunotherapy aortic aneurysms and bipolar disorder are competing in STAT Madness
michmed.org
March 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
🏆 A new model for obesity care is in the spotlight! A U-M team is advancing innovative, patient-centered approaches to tackling obesity as part of the STAT March Madness tournament. Learn more about this exciting study and others - and vote for U-M! 🔬💙
Uneven insurance coverage is making it harder for patients to access life-changing weight-loss drugs like #Wegovy #UMICH Dr. Amy Rothberg weighs in on the impact. 🏥💊
Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight-loss drugs
Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean they’re easier to get
www.washingtonpost.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Reposted by Molly Dwyer-White
#Medicaid is in the news. I wrote this explainer for folks who might not understand what this program is and how it affects individuals and the U.S. as a whole. I hope it's useful. open.substack.com/pub/karagavi...
February 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
#Medicaid is in the news. I wrote this explainer for folks who might not understand what this program is and how it affects individuals and the U.S. as a whole. I hope it's useful. open.substack.com/pub/karagavi...
Reposted by Molly Dwyer-White
Medicaid coverage for virtual visits ends April 1st.
As someone who cares for children that live up to 8 hours away, this is DEVASTATING.
Children, adults, elderly will all suffer.
CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
The 5 calls app makes it easy!
As someone who cares for children that live up to 8 hours away, this is DEVASTATING.
Children, adults, elderly will all suffer.
CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
The 5 calls app makes it easy!
February 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Medicaid coverage for virtual visits ends April 1st.
As someone who cares for children that live up to 8 hours away, this is DEVASTATING.
Children, adults, elderly will all suffer.
CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
The 5 calls app makes it easy!
As someone who cares for children that live up to 8 hours away, this is DEVASTATING.
Children, adults, elderly will all suffer.
CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
The 5 calls app makes it easy!
🩸 🔥 @soleimanpourlab.bsky.social just delivered an exciting presentation on why #diabetes is fundamentally a beta cell disease - Their new human pancreas islet program is unlocking insights into beta cell function & paving the way for better treatments and cures! 💙🩵 💛 #CaswellDiabetes
February 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🩸 🔥 @soleimanpourlab.bsky.social just delivered an exciting presentation on why #diabetes is fundamentally a beta cell disease - Their new human pancreas islet program is unlocking insights into beta cell function & paving the way for better treatments and cures! 💙🩵 💛 #CaswellDiabetes
🔬💙 Dr. Broome, a Umich researcher, is using his own #T1D diagnosis to drive innovation in diabetes treatment. His goal? Develop new therapies, offer them altruistically, & ensure access for all through the T1DExchange
Inspiring science with purpose! #CaswellDiabetes
Inspiring science with purpose! #CaswellDiabetes
Meet the Expert: Developing Novel Treatments for People Living with T1D
David T. Broome, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes (MEND) Division at the University of Michigan. Dr. Broome is a Caswell Diabetes Institute Clin...
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February 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🔬💙 Dr. Broome, a Umich researcher, is using his own #T1D diagnosis to drive innovation in diabetes treatment. His goal? Develop new therapies, offer them altruistically, & ensure access for all through the T1DExchange
Inspiring science with purpose! #CaswellDiabetes
Inspiring science with purpose! #CaswellDiabetes
🧠🔥 Exciting science at the intersection of metabolism & brain function! 🧪 Enjoyed the #Umich #CaswellDiabetes presentation from Dr Elzinga on how diabetes and metabolic dysfunction affect brain health—research that could unlock new treatments for dementia. #BrainHealth
February 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
🧠🔥 Exciting science at the intersection of metabolism & brain function! 🧪 Enjoyed the #Umich #CaswellDiabetes presentation from Dr Elzinga on how diabetes and metabolic dysfunction affect brain health—research that could unlock new treatments for dementia. #BrainHealth
Reposted by Molly Dwyer-White
With so much uncertainty about what comes next for medical research and #publichealth, it’s important that we continue to show the public what the stakes are for them. I wrote this with that goal in mind.
Please share with friends & neighbors if you find it useful. open.substack.com/pub/karagavi...
Please share with friends & neighbors if you find it useful. open.substack.com/pub/karagavi...
February 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
With so much uncertainty about what comes next for medical research and #publichealth, it’s important that we continue to show the public what the stakes are for them. I wrote this with that goal in mind.
Please share with friends & neighbors if you find it useful. open.substack.com/pub/karagavi...
Please share with friends & neighbors if you find it useful. open.substack.com/pub/karagavi...
🏥 At #UMICH Medicine, patients receive world-class care thanks to our commitment to research, education, and clinical excellence. This delivers:
🔬 Cutting-edge discoveries
🎓 Training future medical leaders
❤️Compassionate, expert care
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E95Q...
🔬 Cutting-edge discoveries
🎓 Training future medical leaders
❤️Compassionate, expert care
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E95Q...
Together, We Are The Answer | Michigan Answers | Michigan Medicine
YouTube video by Michigan Medicine
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🏥 At #UMICH Medicine, patients receive world-class care thanks to our commitment to research, education, and clinical excellence. This delivers:
🔬 Cutting-edge discoveries
🎓 Training future medical leaders
❤️Compassionate, expert care
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E95Q...
🔬 Cutting-edge discoveries
🎓 Training future medical leaders
❤️Compassionate, expert care
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E95Q...
many of us know, love, and have lost people with/to chronic or acute illnesses or injuries. Cutting NIH grant funding will undermine decades of progress, delay cures, and create barriers for tackling our loved ones most pressing health challenges. If this worries you as it does me, call your reps!
February 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
many of us know, love, and have lost people with/to chronic or acute illnesses or injuries. Cutting NIH grant funding will undermine decades of progress, delay cures, and create barriers for tackling our loved ones most pressing health challenges. If this worries you as it does me, call your reps!
Reposted by Molly Dwyer-White
This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca
In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.
globalnews.ca
February 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
"Losing your β-cells is the most direct path to getting type 2 diabetes. Through our study we now have an explanation for what might be happening and how we can intervene and fix the root cause." @soleimanpourlab.bsky.social medschool.umich.edu/health-lab/m...
Mitochondria may hold the key to curing diabetes
Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function. In a new study researchers used mice to show that dysfunctional mitochondria also trigger a response that aff...
medschool.umich.edu
February 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"Losing your β-cells is the most direct path to getting type 2 diabetes. Through our study we now have an explanation for what might be happening and how we can intervene and fix the root cause." @soleimanpourlab.bsky.social medschool.umich.edu/health-lab/m...
Reposted by Molly Dwyer-White
With all that's going on in the world of #healthpolicy, I decided to do an #explainer of how recent changes might affect everyday folks -- and also what's not yet changed but could depending on what happens in D.C. and state capitols.
Here it is: www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/t...
Here it is: www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/t...
Top 10 things to know about your health costs right now
From Medicare prescription costs and medical debt rules to actions that the Supreme Court, Congress and President Trump could take, a guide to health policies that affect many people.
www.michiganmedicine.org
February 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
With all that's going on in the world of #healthpolicy, I decided to do an #explainer of how recent changes might affect everyday folks -- and also what's not yet changed but could depending on what happens in D.C. and state capitols.
Here it is: www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/t...
Here it is: www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/t...
Access to effective weight management treatments is shaped by insurance policies—but what does that mean for incretin mimetics? 🏥💊 This article breaks down coverage challenges and opportunities. A must-read for those navigating diabetes, obesity care, and health policy! tinyurl.com/4jjauxjc
Understanding Insurance Coverage Policies for Incretin Mimetics for Weight Management
The high cost of incretin mimetics for weight management limits insurance coverage and potentiates variation in utilization management strategies to control near-term spending.
www.ajmc.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Access to effective weight management treatments is shaped by insurance policies—but what does that mean for incretin mimetics? 🏥💊 This article breaks down coverage challenges and opportunities. A must-read for those navigating diabetes, obesity care, and health policy! tinyurl.com/4jjauxjc
Did you know nearly half of people with type 2 diabetes may have vitamin deficiencies? 🩺🍊 In a recent @EverydayHealth article, #UMICH Dave Bridges sheds light on the nutrients many are missing—and why it matters for diabetes management. www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes/alm...
Almost Half of People With Type 2 Diabetes Are Vitamin Deficient
Vitamin D, magnesium, and B12 deficiencies were common among people with type 2 diabetes according to new research.
www.everydayhealth.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Did you know nearly half of people with type 2 diabetes may have vitamin deficiencies? 🩺🍊 In a recent @EverydayHealth article, #UMICH Dave Bridges sheds light on the nutrients many are missing—and why it matters for diabetes management. www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes/alm...