Can we eventually cure diabetes? In the Discovery Dialogues podcast series, we uncover the hidden stories behind the science—from the discovery of insulin to the invention of continuous glucose monitors to the excitement behind the latest blockbuster medications.

In this episode of the Discovery Dialogues Podcast, hosts Ani Deshpande and Pam Itkin-Ansari explore the fascinating paradox of how nature’s deadliest defenses have become some of modern medicine’s greatest allies. The discussion journeys from medieval folklore to the cutting edge of longevity research, revealing how "plant poisons" were transformed into blockbuster diabetes treatments.