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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!

Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!

Taking Control Of Your Diabetes®

Welcome to Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast, an edutaining show all about highs and lows of living with diabetes. Hosted by Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus, both endocrinologists who have been living with diabetes themselves since they were 15, we’re discussing the important topics that people living with diabetes need to know—and no topic is off-limits. From the latest advancements in diabetes medications and devices, to interviews with some of the best minds in diabetes, to personal stories about the ups and downs of dealing with this condition 24/7, we’re tackling what it means to live with diabetes in modern times. And we promise to make you laugh along the way, because sometimes we just need to laugh at the craziness that comes with living with diabetes. Tune in for a new episode on the last Monday of every month! Like what you hear and want to help us grow? Please rate and review this podcast so we can reach more people living with diabetes! VISIT: tcoyd.org | FOLLOW: tcoyd.org/contact | EMAIL: [email protected] APPLE PODCAST RATING: 4.9/🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! - Plant-Based Eating with Diabetes

Plant-Based Eating with Diabetes

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12/30/24 • 31 min

In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman speaks with a special guest, Dr. Jarik Conrad, CEO of "Human Like Me" and advocate for plant-based living, to discuss the transformative power of adopting a plant-based diet for individuals living with diabetes. Dr. Conrad shares his personal journey from growing up in a community with limited health resources to becoming an advocate for healthy lifestyle changes like plant-based diets that improve health outcomes. In this podcast they will also go over how plant-based eating can help reduce complications from diabetes, support better glucose control, and improve overall well-being. Dr. Conrad offers practical tips for making plant-based eating approachable and shares insights from his years of research and coaching.

Key Topics:

  • How does a plant-based diet impact glucose levels and insulin sensitivity in people with diabetes?
  • What are the best plant-based protein sources for managing diabetes?
  • How can people with diabetes navigate the challenges of carbohydrates in plant-based diets?
  • What strategies can help people transition to a plant-based diet without feeling overwhelmed?
  • How does plant-based eating impact long-term diabetes outcomes and reduce complications?
  • What are common misconceptions about plant-based diets and diabetes?
  • How can a plant-based lifestyle help address food accessibility issues in underserved communities?
  • What role does plant-based eating play in reducing inflammation associated with diabetes?
  • How can plant-based meal prepping simplify daily life for people managing diabetes?
  • What tools or resources can help individuals stay consistent with a plant-based approach?

About Our Guest:

Dr. Jarik Conrad is a leader in health and wellness advocacy, the CEO of "Human Like Me," and the host of his very own "Healthy and Black" podcast. Inspired by the devastating chronic health issues within his family, Dr. Conrad transitioned to a plant-based lifestyle, dramatically improving his health and cholesterol levels. He now dedicates his work to helping individuals and communities, particularly those in underserved areas, explore plant-based living as a means to prevent and manage chronic diseases like diabetes.

Visit TCOYD's Website for more diabetes edutainment for people living with diabetes: tcoyd.org

**Tune in for two new episodes each month! Like what you hear and want to help us grow? Please rate and review this podcast so we can reach more people living with diabetes!**

Follow our social media channels to empower yourself with the essential areas of diabetes knowledge led by two endocrinologists living with type 1 diabetes: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! - When It Comes To Diabetes This Mother Knows Best (A Mother’s Day Special), with Emily King, MD
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05/15/24 • 37 min

When It Comes To Diabetes This Mother Knows Best (A Mother’s Day Special) – Featuring Emily King, MD, Pediatric Endo Living with Type 1; and Mother to a T1D Child

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

This Mother's Day, we extend our sincere gratitude to all mothers who either have diabetes themselves or have children living with the condition. We recognize your unwavering strength, support, dedication, and love in navigating diabetes. Step into this conversation with Dr. Emily King, a Pediatric Endocrinologist who has navigated type 1 diabetes since age eight. Dr. King shares invaluable insights about screening, signs, challenges, and family life from her journey to her child's diagnosis.

In this episode, we will talk about:

  • Who is Dr. King?
  • What was King’s experience being pregnant while living with type 1?
  • What is the probability of a child getting type 1?
  • Why should you screen your children for diabetes?
  • How can you get your child screened for diabetes?
  • What are some possible signs that your child could have type 1?
  • What challenges does Dr. King face as a mom with a kid living with type 1?

**Tune in for 2 new episodes each month! Like what you hear and want to help us grow? Please rate and review this podcast so we can reach more people living with diabetes!**

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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! - Highlights from the Recent Diabetes Technology Meetings in Europe (ATTD 2024)
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04/08/24 • 33 min

Highlights from the Recent Diabetes Technology Meetings in Europe (ATTD 2024)

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Join us as we talk about our experience at the 18th Annual Diabetes Technology Meeting in Europe (ATTD 2024). In this podcast, we'll be unpacking our favorite lectures from the event, which hold some very exciting data and insights. From cutting-edge advancements in diabetes technology to the latest developments in medications, we'll cover it all. Tune in as we explore the forefront of diabetes innovation and share our experiences from this meeting!

In this episode, we will talk about:

  • What updates are happening in diabetes technology?
  • What are updates in diabetes medications?
  • What is new with CGMs and Type 2 Diabetes?
  • What is the silence all alert on your Dexcom G7?
  • What is a continuous ketone meter and when is it coming?
  • What is the most common cause of DKA in type 1s?
  • What is time in tight range?
  • What is Tzield (data information)?
  • What is the new data on Afrezza?
  • What is new information about SGLT2 inhibitors?
  • What data information came out regarding Mounjaro?

Diabetes Technology Podcast: tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm/47
TCOYD Video Vault: tcoyd.org/tcoyd-video-vault/
TCOYD Live PLUS Diabetes Technology: tcoyd.org/live-feb-2024/

**Tune in for 2 new episodes each month! Like what you hear and want to help us grow? Please rate and review this podcast so we can reach more people living with diabetes!**

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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! - Evaluating Diabetes Technology: The Pros & Cons of Different Devices, with David Ahn, MD
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03/13/24 • 36 min

Evaluating Diabetes Technology: The Pros & Cons of Different Devices – Featuring David Ahn, MD Endocrinologist; Chief of Diabetes Services, Hoag

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

We are discussing the most popular CGM and insulin delivery systems that have changed the diabetes world. Our special guest David Ahn, MD, Endocrinologist and chief of Diabetes Services, Hoag shares his insights on diabetes technology and its future.

In this episode, we will talk about:

  • Who is David Ahn?
  • The importance of CGM technology in the modern world
  • CGMs covered in this episode: Dexcom G7, Libre 2, Libre 2 PLUS and Libre 3, Eversense
  • Hybrid closed-loop systems overview & automated insulin delivery systems (AID): Control-IQ and Mobi, Omnipod 5, Medtronic 780G, iLet Bionic Pancreas
  • How CGMs influence basal insulin rate
  • How the algorithms with in automated insulin delivery systems
  • Steve’s experience with Medtronic 780G

Follow our guest David Ahn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahncall/

Connect with Our Supporting Diabetes Companies:

Dexcom: https://www.dexcom.com/
Medtronic: https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/patients/treatments-therapies/diabetes.html

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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! - Diabetes & Bone Density, With Endocrinologist Gina Woods, MD

Diabetes & Bone Density, With Endocrinologist Gina Woods, MD

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02/26/24 • 31 min

Diabetes & Bone Density – Featuring Gina Woods, MD, Endocrinologist, Associate Professor of Medicine; Director of Osteoporosis Program, UC San Diego Health

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Dr. Gina Woods joins Drs. E & P in the newest podcast where they talk about all things regarding bone health and diabetes. She offers essential insights for listeners, shedding light on key factors, risks, and preventative measures to enhance overall well-being. With Woods' expertise and insights, listeners gain new knowledge to navigate and optimize bone health while managing diabetes.

In this episode, we will talk about:

  • Why is bone health an important topic for people living with diabetes?
  • Why are people living with diabetes at a higher risk for fractures?
  • Who, when, and how can I get my bone health screened?
  • What is osteopenia versus osteoporosis?
  • How can I prevent bone health problems?
  • What can make me more susceptible to bone health problems?
  • What is the relationship between postmenopausal women and bone health?
  • What is the role of testosterone regarding bone health problems?
  • What type of exercises can benefit my bones?
  • What are the treatment options for osteoporosis?

Testosterone Episode: tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm/36

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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! - Clinical Trials - Why You Should be a Guinea Pig! With Todd May, MS, CCRC
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02/12/24 • 36 min

Clinical Trials: Why You Should be a Guinea Pig! – Featuring Todd May, MS, CCRC

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Welcome to our newest podcast exploring clinical diabetes research! Join Drs. E & P along with Todd May (MS, CCRC, Senior Research Associate, Program Manager, Clinical Diabetes Research Group - Division of Endocrinology, UC San Diego) as they provide their insights from firsthand experience doing these studies, covering both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Discover the symbiotic relationship between researchers and participants, and learn how you can get involved in clinical research studies to make a difference in diabetes care.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • What is clinical research?
  • How are clinical research studies performed?
  • What are the benefits (and potential downsides) of being involved in clinical research?
  • How do we recruit patients for research?
  • What should people ask and look out for when considering being involved in clinical research studies?
  • How is clinical research funded?
  • How can I find research studies that I might want to be involved in?

UCSD Research: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/medicine/divisions/endocrinology/research/labs/clinical-diabetes-research/Pages/default.aspx

Learn about clinical studies from around the world: https://clinicaltrials.gov/

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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! - Diabetes Etiquette for Type 3s (Loved Ones of People with Diabetes)

Diabetes Etiquette for Type 3s (Loved Ones of People with Diabetes)

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01/29/24 • 31 min

Diabetes Etiquette for Type 3s (Loved Ones of People with Diabetes) – Featuring William Polonsky, PhD, CDCES

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Join us in this podcast episode as we converse with Dr. Bill Polonsky about diabetes etiquette. Explore the dos and don'ts of behavior and conversations when regarding a loved one's diabetes management. Throughout the episode, we delve into some of the diabetes etiquette cards to share our insights and discuss our feelings on their relevance. This episode serves as a valuable resource for understanding how a Type 3 can avoid insensitive conversations with their loved ones and/or individuals living with diabetes.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • What is diabetes etiquette?
  • How can you as a Type 3 properly bring up questions and conversations regarding one’s diabetes?
  • How can you as a Type 3 be helpful and considerate with topics regarding one's diabetes management?
  • How do people living with diabetes feel when certain topics or questions are brought up?

Behavioral Diabetes Institute: https://behavioraldiabetes.org/

The Cards: https://behavioraldiabetes.org/xwp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/BDIAdultEtiquetteCard.pdf

Adam Brown Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692875174/

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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! - Kicking off the New Year, with Kerri Sparling

Kicking off the New Year, with Kerri Sparling

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01/09/24 • 27 min

Kicking Off the New Year – Featuring Kerri Sparling

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Kicking off the new year with this special podcast starring a fellow type 1 Kerri Sparling, Writer, Speaker, and the Author of Six Until Me: Essays from a Life with Diabetes! Throughout this episode, Kerri Sparling shares her story and highlights the sense of community diabetes has fostered in her life. As the conversation unfolds, we shift gears to explore our perspectives on New Year's resolutions and unveil some of our plans for the new year. We are eagerly anticipating what advancements come in 2024 for the ever-evolving world of diabetes!

In this episode, we will talk about:

  • Who is Kerri Sparling?
  • How is Kerri connected to TCOYD?
  • How does Kerri approach writing about living with Diabetes?
  • What topics does Kerri write about?
  • Why is speaking about complications (of living with diabetes) so important?
  • What complications has Kerri gone through?
  • How does Kerri find her diabetes community?
  • What does Kerri hope for in the future of diabetes technology?

Watch “A Day in the Life of Two Real People with Diabetes”: https://youtu.be/-Pq1qEQE3h

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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! - What Every Person with Diabetes Wants for the Holidays!

What Every Person with Diabetes Wants for the Holidays!

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12/26/23 • 29 min

What Everyone With Diabetes Wants For the Holidays

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Welcome to our special holiday podcast, and here's our holiday gift to you! In this episode, we will 'unwrap' the gifts that everyone living with diabetes wants for the holidays. Throughout the episode, we look forward to a future where we aim to simplify the lives of individuals managing this condition. Let's make this holiday season truly special by coming together to foster a community that uplifts and supports one another. Happy Holidays from the TCOYD team to you!

In this episode, we talk about:

  • What do we want for people living with diabetes?
  • What are potential cures coming out for type 1 diabetes in the future?
  • What benefits are there with GLP-1 drugs?
  • What are the limitations of getting GLP-1 drugs for people living with type 1?
  • Why should everyone living with type 2 have a CGM?
  • What do we want to see with rapid-acting insulins?

TCOYD holiday song: tcoyd.org/vv-t1d-songs/

Video Vault: tcoyd.org/tcoyd-video-vault/

**Tune in for 2 new episodes each month! Like what you hear and want to help us grow? Please rate and review this podcast so we can reach more people living with diabetes!**

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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! - Turn it Up! Hearing Issues and Diabetes, with Sara Mattson, Au.D

Turn it Up! Hearing Issues and Diabetes, with Sara Mattson, Au.D

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05/29/24 • 30 min

Turn it Up! Hearing Issues and Diabetes – Featuring Sara Mattson, Au.D, Doctor of Audiology; Owner of San Diego Hearing Center

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Did you know that approximately 48 million people aged 20 and older experience some form of hearing loss? Join us with Sara Mattson as we delve into hearing issues. We'll explore the correlation between hearing loss and diabetes and examine the various factors and causes behind hearing problems. We'll also discuss when to get screened for hearing loss and analyze the costs associated with testing and hearing devices. Additionally, we'll review different types of hearing devices and share tips on protecting your hearing.
In this episode, we will talk about:

  • Who is Sara Mattson, and what is her background?
  • What's the percentage of people in the US with hearing loss, and what types exist?
  • What kind of hearing loss do people with diabetes usually have, and what symptoms precede hearing loss?
  • How do you get evaluated for hearing loss, what's the process, and when should you screen for it?
  • What are the stats of hearing loss in people with diabetes, and what's the typical cost for tests and hearing devices?
  • How can you 'cure' hearing loss problems, what types of hearing devices exist, and how can you protect your hearing?

About Our Guest:
Sara Mattson, Au. D. is a Doctor of Audiology and the San Diego Hearing Center owner. She is also Steve’s doctor and has set him up with a state-of-the-art hearing aid. Now, Steve hears every whisper in the office.

Visit TCOYD's Website for more diabetes edutainment for people living with diabetes: https://tcoyd.org/

**Tune in for two new episodes each month! Like what you hear and want to help us grow? Please rate and review this podcast so we can reach more people living with diabetes!**

Follow our social media channels to empower yourself with the essential areas of diabetes knowledge led by two endocrinologists living with type 1 diabetes:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCOYD/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcoyd/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WWhIDg18gP9ZC-IeqmYNQ

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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! currently has 67 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Non-Profit, Doctor, Wellness, Medicine, Podcasts, Diabetes, Non Profit, Education, Science, Health and Business.

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The episode title 'Two Dietitians and Two Endos Talking About Food, with Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! is 32 minutes.

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Episodes of Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! are typically released every 14 days, 2 hours.

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The first episode of Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast! was released on Mar 25, 2022.

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