Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Severe hypoglycaemia remains remains one of the most feared complications of type 1 diabetes.

Despite major advances in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and automated insulin delivery systems, severe episodes still occur, particularly in people with impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia.

In this EASD TV discussion, leading experts, Prof. J. Hans DeVries, Prof. James A.M. Shaw and Prof. Jane Speight, explore:

• Why technology reduces but cannot eliminate severe hypoglycaemia
• The physiological limits of insulin delivery systems
• How recurrent severe episodes are defined
• When transplantation may be considered
• The psychological trauma and anxiety associated with severe hypoglycaemia
• How clinical messaging around glucose targets may unintentionally increase risk

This episode highlights the importance of patient-centered care and the need to listen to people with diabetes when shaping future prevention strategies.

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