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

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.

Importance of Screening and Early Detection of 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 emphasizes the importance of early screening and detection of type 1 diabetes to prevent the adverse health effects of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Diabetes Dialogue: 10 Years of SGLT2s, Insulin for All, and Pemvidutide
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES In this episode, hosts celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the approval of the first SGLT2 inhibitor, discuss announcements related to insulin pricing, and take a deep dive into 24-week data from the MOMENTUM trial.

Updates in the Standards of Care in Diabetes in 2023 - Obesity and Weight Management
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Scott Kahan, MD, MPH Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, interview Scott Kahan, MD, MPH who serves on the committee that creates the ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes, to discuss the latest updates in weight management guidelines.

Embracing Research and Finding Support to Manage Type 1 Diabetes
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES,Sumita Singh In this MEDcast® episode, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, interview Sumita Singh to discuss her family’s journey as they navigated the challenges of their daughter’s T1D diagnosis and decided to enroll her in a clinical trial for a T1D treatment.

Diabetes Dialogue: CMS Expansion Ushers in New Age of CGM Access
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES In this in-studio episode, hosts offer insight and perspective into what the news regarding the CMS expansion of CGM coverage means for people with diabetes and take a deep dive into a recent announcement of an FDA clearance for Abbott's FreeStyle Libre sensors.

Applying the Latest Evidence to Delay the Onset of Type 1 Diabetes
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES Hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, interview Emily Sims, MD, to discuss the latest clinical evidence on teplizumab and other emerging treatments that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes Dialogue: ATTD 2023 Recap
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES A recap of the top news and research from the 16th annual meeting for Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes in Berlin, Germany.

Diabetes Dialogue: Practical Updates in Pediatric Diabetes, with Stuart Weinzimer, MD
ByDiana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES,Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES In this episode, Stuart Weinzimer, MD sits down with hosts for a discussion on his research and experience with diabetes technology, the need to focus on patient-reported outcomes in pediatric diabetes, and strategies for meeting the practical needs of individuals with diabetes.