Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

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

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes, yet it is more common than people think, especially upon diagnosis of diabetes. In this episode of the Taking Control of Your Diabetes podcast, hosts Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman, both endocrinologists living with type 1 diabetes, provide an in-depth exploration of DKA. They discuss the science behind ketones, why the body produces them, and how they can become dangerous in people living with diabetes. The doctors share personal experiences with DKA and offer valuable insights on recognizing early symptoms, the importance of regular ketone testing, and effective at-home treatment strategies. They also delve into the latest advancements in ketone monitoring technology and discuss certain diabetes medications that may increase DKA risk.

In this episode, we will talk about:

• What are ketones and what purpose do they serve in the body?
• Ketogenic diet vs diabetes: what’s the difference?
• DKA risk mitigation and the best ways to go about it
• Do high glucose levels equate to having DKA?
• How common is DKA among diabetics and who is at risk?
• What are early signs and symptoms of DKA?
• When should you check your ketones?
• How to measure the important ketone that identifies someone in DKA?
• What are the different types of ketone meters out there?
• What are the different levels of ketones and what do they mean?
• What are some ways you can treat yourself at home?
• What are the cornerstones of DKA prevention and relief?

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The World’s Worst Diabetes Mom – Featuring Stacey Simms

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

Join Dr. Steve Edelman in this candid episode of "Taking Control of Your Diabetes" podcast, featuring special guest Stacey Simms, author of The World's Worst Diabetes Mom. Dive into an open and honest conversation about the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned from parenting a child with Type 1 diabetes.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• Who is Stacey Simms?
• What led Stacey Sims to shift from being a broadcast journalist to becoming a vocal advocate for managing her son Benny’s diabetes?
• How does diabetes affect family dynamics, especially regarding sibling relationships and Benny’s extroverted personality?
• What lessons has Stacey Sims learned from real-life mistakes in managing her son’s diabetes?
• What inspired Stacey to write ‘The World’s Worst Diabetes Mom’ and how does it aim to support other parents?
• How has Stacey Sims fostered independence in Benny while managing his diabetes, especially in college preparation?
• What impact does social media have on parenting a child with diabetes, and how has therapy benefitted Stacey’s personal and parenting life?
• What initiatives, like ‘Mom’s Night Out’, has Stacey developed to support mothers of diabetic children, and what advice does Dr. Edelman offer for young adults with diabetes living independently?

“Diabetes Connections” presents: Moms’ Night Out: https://diabetes-connections.com/events/
Follow Stacey Simms on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceysimms/
Listen to the “Diabetes Connections” Podcast: https://diabetes-connections.com/recent-episodes/
Discover “Diabetes Connections” Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@diabetesconnections/featured

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The Science of Type 2 Diabetes

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

Type 2 diabetes is a very common condition, yet one of the most complicated to understand. Drs. E and P are taking a deep dive into what exactly is type 2 diabetes, what type 2 diabetes does to our body, and how we can treat type 2 diabetes and its associated conditions, including heart and kidney care. We discuss cavemen, lizard spit, and more in this scientific breakdown of type 2 diabetes.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What is type 2 diabetes?
• What causes type 2 diabetes?
• Is type 2 diabetes genetic?
• What are two main defects that lead to type 2 diabetes?
• What is insulin resistance?
• What is deficient insulin secretion?
• How is weight linked to type 2 diabetes?
• What are the associated abnormalities of type 2 diabetes?
• What are the best treatments for type 2 diabetes?

Science of Type 1 Podcast: https://tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm/4

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1): is a hormone released from the gut to prevent the abnormal rise in glucose levels after eating. GLP1 Receptor Agonists are a class of medications that mimic this process.

• Ozempic (Semaglutide): once-weekly injectable
• Rybelsus(Semaglutide): daily oral
• Trulicity (Dulaglutide): once-weekly injectable
• Bydureon (Exenatide): once-weekly injectable
• Victoza (Liraglutide): daily injectable
• Adlyxin (Lixisenatide): daily injectable

Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors: are oral medications used in type 2 diabetes treatment that make you pee out excess glucose

• Jardiance (Empagliflozin)
• Invokana (Canagliflozin)
• Farxiga (Dapagliflozin)
• Steglatro (Ertugliflozin)

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Dental/Oral Hygiene and Diabetes – Featuring Dana Berliner RDH, AKA the Tooth Fairy

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

We all know that oral care is important and have been told our whole lives that we have to brush and floss every day. But what does good dental hygiene mean and why does it matter? And is it really a big deal if I skip brushing and flossing? More importantly, can my dentist tell? We’re sitting down with Dr. E’s hygienist and proclaimed tooth fairy, Dana Berliner, to talk about how diabetes can affect your oral care, and how your oral care can affect the rest of your body. Plus she answers all of our questions about what it actually takes to have good dental hygiene.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What actually is plaque and what does it cause?
• What is gingivitis?
• What is periodontal disease?
• What do the different numbers mean when they measure bone loss and gum health?
• How does oral health affect other areas of my body?
• How does diabetes affect my oral health?
• How does smoking affect my oral health? Is vaping any different?
• How can I improve the health of my gums and teeth?
• What is the proper way to floss?
• How often should I go to the dentist?
• What about pets and oral care?

Weight Loss: Not One Size Fits All – Featuring Obesity Specialist, Jennie Luna MD: tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm/2

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Emotional Health and Diabetes – Featuring Clinical Psychologist Dr. Bill Polonsky

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

Diabetes is an overwhelming condition and emotional issues are extremely common for people dealing with diabetes day in and day out. So why is emotional health rarely discussed as it relates to diabetes? We’re sitting down with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Bill Polonsky to talk about the most common emotional issues people living with diabetes face, how to identify diabetes distress vs. depression, and what you can do if you’re feeling overwhelmed dealing with your diabetes.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What are the most common emotional issues for people with type 1?
• What are the most common emotional issues for people with type 2?
• What are common barriers people face to seeking emotional support?
• What is diabetes distress and how does it differ from depression?
• What can I do if I’m feeling overwhelmed?
• How can I help as a loved one of someone with diabetes?
• What can I do if I don’t have access to a mental health professional who knows about diabetes?

Video Vault: tcoyd.org/vault/
American Diabetes Association Mental Health Registry: professional.diabetes.org/mhp_listing

TCOYD Diabetes Support Groups:
Type 1: facebook.com/groups/524361121705572/
Type 2: facebook.com/groups/380141556250464/
Type 3 (Loved Ones): facebook.com/groups/375866213041029/

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