Book it! Diabetes publishing is alive, but is it well?

In Episode 51 of Think Like a Pancreas—the Podcast, host Gary Scheiner speaks with Victor Van Beuren, director of book operations for the American Diabetes Association.

Victor shares how he moved from a career in geology to publishing in the diabetes space was a natural evolution. He highlights the importance of effective scientific communication to both individuals and clinicians.

Victor also shares with Gary how to identify trustworthy sources of information amid online clutter and what to consider if you want to get your diabetes story published.

Meet Your Host and His Guest

Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES, is the award-winning author of Think Like a Pancreas as well as numerous other books that act as guides for people living with diabetes. A Certified Diabetes Care & Education, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist, and person living with type 1 diabetes since 1985, Gary was named 2014 Diabetes Educator of the Year by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. He trained at the Joslin Diabetes Center and has dedicated his career to helping others live well with diabetes through education, advocacy, and innovation.

Victor Van Beuren, MS, has dedicated more than 38 years to the publishing world. While publishing has shaped his career, his work with the American Diabetes Association over the past decade and a half has transformed it into his mission.

What you’ll learn:

✔️The importance of effective scientific communication

✔️The evolution of book publishing in a digital age.

✔️ How to find reputable diabetes publications.

✔️The steps involved in publishing your diabetes book.

✔️The importance of a good hook for your diabetes book

✔️ Publishing is a business

Chapters:

00:15 Welcome and introduction

00:57 Meet Victor

3:40 How a geologist became an American Diabetes Association book publisher.

7:00 The importance of sharing medical information in a way that everyone can understand

7:56 ADA’s new focus in consumer publishing

14:02 Finding trustworthy authors and publications

17:00 Modern publishing options

18:20 Tips for book marketing

26:30 The value of communication

Resources Mentioned:

Joslin Diabetes Center

Practical CGM

Think Like a Pancreas—The Fourth Edition

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.