Medha Munshi, MD, has been a researcher in gerontology and endocrinology for over 20 years, long before anyone was really talking about the issues we face as we live/age with Type 1 diabetes. And she was the first to jump on the T1Dto100 Advisory Panel. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and founder of the International Geriatric Diabetes Society (https://www.geriatricdiabetes.org/).

The primary focus of Dr. Munshi’s clinical research is to identify the challenges faced by older individuals with diabetes, develop strategies to overcome these barriers, and improve clinical and functional outcomes, including quality of life.

The crucial areas for her investigations have included the changes/challenges of treating hypoglycemia & hyperglycemia as we age, diabetes management in community-living older adults, and diabetes management in the LTC facilities.

Some of the research topics we will hear about from Dr. Munshi:

• Dementia/cognition
• Mobility and muscle strength, including hands,
• Loss of loved ones and support system,
• Care in hospitals and facilities (and how to prepare and be safe)
• Managing T1D and technology
• How the aging T1D experiences hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia … and how to manage it.
• Recommendations to the community
• How to be involved in studies and with the research community?

We are so honored to have Dr. Munshi share her work and listen to the voices of our community!