Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Should doctors and scientists engage on social media, or avoid it altogether?
In this EASD TV interview, Prof. Partha Kar discusses how platforms like X, LinkedIn and Substack are shaping modern healthcare communication, diabetes advocacy and public understanding of science.
The conversation explores: Why clinicians should engage on social media, tackling misinformation and harmful health narratives, learning directly from people living with diabetes, the role of digital platforms in improving CGM access, managing online abuse and professional risks, why implementation science matters in diabetes care and global inequalities in access to diabetes treatments and technologies
Prof. Kar also reflects on how social media can help bridge the gap between scientific breakthroughs and real-world patient impact.
Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Partha Kar: Consultant Diabetologist, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and National Specialty Advisor for Diabetes at NHS England
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Should doctors and scientists engage on social media, or avoid it altogether?
In this EASD TV interview, Prof. Partha Kar discusses how platforms like X, LinkedIn and Substack are shaping modern healthcare communication, diabetes advocacy and public understanding of science.
The conversation explores: Why clinicians should engage on social media, tackling misinformation and harmful health narratives, learning directly from people living with diabetes, the role of digital platforms in improving CGM access, managing online abuse and professional risks, why implementation science matters in diabetes care and global inequalities in access to diabetes treatments and technologies
Prof. Kar also reflects on how social media can help bridge the gap between scientific breakthroughs and real-world patient impact.
Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Partha Kar: Consultant Diabetologist, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and National Specialty Advisor for Diabetes at NHS England
Subscribe for more interviews, debates and expert insights from EASD TV.
