Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES
Articles by Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES

Diabetes Dialogue: Establishing Time in Range as a Primary Glucose Metric
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES Julie Heverly, of the Time in Range Coalition, discusses the history of time in range, offers perspective on its utility as a glucose metric, and provides an overview of the efforts of the Time in Range Coalition to advance use and education around time in range.

Diabetes Dialogue: TRANSITION-T2D, with Paloma Rodriguez, MD, and Kevin Pantalone, DO
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES Investigators from the TRANSITION-T2D study join Diabetes Dialogue to discuss the study and implications for care.

Diabetes Dialogue: "Second-Generation" Obesity Medications, with W. Timothy Garvey, MD
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES W. Timothy Garvey, MD, sits down to discuss the results of SURMOUNT-2, the ongoing revolution of antiobesity medications, and why he is concerned over the growing prevalence of online weight loss clinics

Diabetes Dialogue: Improving Implementation of New Technology, with Cari Berget, RN, MPH
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES Hosts are joined by Cari Berget, RN, MPH, for a deep dive into her efforts to improve the implementation of the latest diabetes technologies in real-world settings through her role as a director of the PANTHER Program.

Diabetes Dialogue: Managing & Addressing Mental Health Needs in Diabetes
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES Often overlooked and unrecognized, the mental health challenges accompanying type 1 diabetes are becoming a focal point of discussion for many in the field, including Mark Heyman, PhD, who joined Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, for a special ADA 2023 edition of Diabetes Dialogue.

Diabetes Dialogue: Reforming Language in Metabolic Disease, with Jane Dickinson, RN, PhD
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES At ADA 2023, hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, sat down with ADCES President-Elect Jane Dickinson, RN, PhD, to discuss her work to address shortfalls of the current language used in the management of diabetes.

Diabetes Dialogue: Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Social Determinants of Health
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES At ADA 2023, hosts sit down with Gary Rothenberg, DPM, to discuss awareness and management of diabetic foot ulcers as well as how social determinants of health can influence risk and outcomes for patients with diabetes.

Exploring SGLT2 Inhibitor Benefits in Chronic Kidney Disease
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Robert Busch, MD Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP:-BC, interview Dr Robert Busch, to explore the advantages of SGLT2 inhibitors in chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular health, and their potential to improve overall patient outcomes.

Exploring the Benefits of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Chronic Kidney Disease
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Robert Busch, MD Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP:-BC, interview Dr Robert Busch, to explore the advantages of SGLT2 inhibitors in chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular health, and their potential to improve overall patient outcomes.

Emerging Evidence on the Treatment of Obesity
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Ken Fujioka, MD In this episode of MEDcast, Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini interview Dr. Ken Fujioka, an endocrine specialist, to discuss practice guidelines on obesity treatment and the evolution of anti-obesity medications over the last decade.

Emerging Evidence in the Treatment of Obesity
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Ken Fujioka, MD In this episode of MEDcast, Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini interview Dr. Ken Fujioka, an endocrine specialist, to discuss practice guidelines on obesity treatment and the evolution of anti-obesity medications over the last decade.

Diabetes Dialogue: What to Know about the iLet Bionic Pancreas
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES As a follow-up to an episode earlier this year and the FDA clearances of the technology that forms the iLet Bionic Pancreas, hosts sat down in the MJH Life Sciences studio for a special edition recording to explore the implications of the clearance, dispel misconceptions surrounding the system, and hypothesize about the future of this technology in people with diabetes.

Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults in Managing Type 1 Diabetes
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Julia Blanchette, PhD, RN In this episode of MEDcast, Dr Julia Blanchette joins Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, discuss strategies to empower young adults with the skills and resources necessary to effectively manage type 1 diabetes and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Addressing Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes Self-Management Among Young Adults
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Julia Blanchette, PhD, RN Diabetes care experts discuss practical strategies to help young adults with type 1 diabetes transition from pediatric to adult endocrinology care, and how families can support them during this transition.

Diabetes Dialogue: Breaking Down AACE's New Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithms
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES In this episode, hosts sit down for an in-depth discussion of the 11 person-centered algorithms for clinical decision-making featured in the AACE's 2023 Comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithm.

Financial Toolkit for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Julia Blanchette, PhD, RN Dr Julia Blanchette explains how a micro video toolkit developed by her team can help young adults alleviate the financial stress of type 1 diabetes.

Coping With Healthcare Finances and Other Challenges as a Young Adult with Type 1 Diabetes
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Julia Blanchette, PhD, RN Julia Blanchette, PhD, RN; Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC; and Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES discuss the challenges young adults with type 1 diabetes encounter, including managing their healthcare finances.

Latest Advances in Automated Insulin Delivery
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Julia Blanchette, PhD, RN Dr Julia Blanchette highlights some of the latest advancements in automated insulin delivery systems that can aid in the self-management of type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes Dialogue: Breaking Down the Medtronic 780G Approval, with Robert Vigersky, MD
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES In this episode, hosts sit down with Robert Vigersky, MD, chief medical officer of Medtronic Diabetes, for a discussion around the MiniMed 780G, including use, exclusive features, and how patients can obtain the new system.

Diabetes Dialogue: SURMOUNT-2 Reaction, Omnipod GO, and Verapamil for T1D
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES In this episode, hosts offer their reaction to topline data from the SURMOUNT-2 trial examining tirzepatide for weight management in T2D, the FDA's clearance of the Omnipod GO device, and results of the CLVer trial.

Advances in the Treatment of Diabetic Kidney Disease
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,George Bakris, MD On this episode of MEDcast, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC are joined by Dr George Bakris to discuss the latest advances in treatments and comprehensive care for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Need for Early Detection of Diabetic Kidney Disease
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,George Bakris, MD Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini emphasize the need for early detection of diabetic kidney disease through the monitoring of cardiometabolic risk factors.

Comprehensive Care for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,George Bakris, MD George Bakris, MD, shares best practices for co-management and providing comprehensive care for patients with diabetic kidney disease.

Clinical Data on Finerenone in Diabetic Kidney Disease
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,George Bakris, MD Dr George Bakris reviews the clinical trial data for finerenone and provides insights on treatment selection, including the potential benefits of combination therapy with finerenone and SGLT2 inhibitors, in managing diabetic kidney disease.

Risk Factors and Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on Progression of Diabetic Kidney Disease
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,George Bakris, MD Dr George Bakris elaborates on the risk factors, monitoring, treatment objectives, and the impact of diet and exercise in preventing the progression of diabetic kidney disease.

Diabetes Dialogue: News on Abbott Readers & CMS Expansion of CGM Availability
ByNatalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, sit down to discuss the implications of increased CGM access through a recent CMS expansion and take a deep dive into the latest Abbott news, including dispelling misconceptions surrounding the recall announcement.

Strategies for Early Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes in Children
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Fran Cogen, MD Fran Cogen, MD, joins Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, on this MEDcast episode to stress the significance of early detection for type 1 diabetes. The conversation covers screening protocols and options, as well as emerging treatments that can delay the onset of the disease.

Key Takeaways for Screening Children and Adults for Type 1 Diabetes
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Fran Cogen, MD Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini summarize the key takeaways on screening for pediatric and adult-onset type 1 diabetes and strategies to improve screening.

Treatments to Delay Progressing of T1D
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Fran Cogen, MD An expert pediatric endocrinologist discusses best practices for referring patients to a specialist in type 1 diabetes, as well as the potential of new therapies in delaying the progression of the disease.

Antibodies to Screen for Type 1 Diabetes
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Fran Cogen, MD Dr Fran Cogen discusses the screening of autoantibodies for type 1 diabetes and provides insights on how to interpret the results of the screening tests.