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The Diabetes Dish

The Diabetes Dish

OnTrackDiabetes.com

Living with diabetes is hard. How do other folks cope with the daily challenges? How is technology changing the way we manage the disease? Who's not letting diabetes stop them from living their best life? The Diabetes Dish, produced by OnTrackDiabetes.com (OTD), and hosted by OTD Editor Ann Gault, has something for everyone. Whether you're managing type 1 or 2 diabetes, or prediabetes, you'll learn, laugh and be inspired by our guests.
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Top 10 The Diabetes Dish Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Diabetes Dish episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Diabetes Dish for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Diabetes Dish episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Diabetes Dish - Prediabetes Predicament

Prediabetes Predicament

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05/19/16 • 30 min

DiabeticLifestyle Blogger Alma Schneider talks about her prediabetes diagnosis, the denial, carb revenge, belly dancing, fears and ultimate surrender to dealing with her condition.

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The Diabetes Dish - Episode 26: Losing Alec

Episode 26: Losing Alec

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11/07/18 • 49 min

The price of insulin in the US has more than doubled since 2012. As a result, the cost of this life-saving hormone is out of reach for many people with diabetes. Some try to make it last longer by rationing the expensive substance, putting their lives at risk.

Alec Smith tragically lost his life in June 2017, a few weeks after his 26th birthday, from a condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis—a consequence of dangerously high blood sugar.

Nicole Smith-Holt, Alec's mother, shares her son's sad story and explains what can be done to combat this troubling problem.

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The Diabetes Dish - Episode 23: How to Save Money on Your Diabetes Supplies
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10/11/18 • 33 min

For a person living with diabetes, medical expenses are more than two times higher than someone who does not have diabetes. Here is expert advice to help you cut costs without cutting quality.

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In this revealing podcast, type 1 writer Quinn Nystrom opens up about her eating disorder struggle. Her message of hope will inspire anyone currently battling this difficult problem.

Quinn Nystrom, type 1 writer, author and public speaker has been traveling across the country as the national diabetes ambassador for the Center for Change speaking out about the high prevalence of eating disorders among people with type 1 diabetes.

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The Diabetes Dish - Episode 33: Quinn's Caravan to Canada
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06/27/19 • 20 min

In this 20-minute conversation Quinn explains why insulin prices are so high in the US and what you can do to keep pressure on big pharma and the government. Plus why she and others can't use the low-cost insulin sold at Walmart.

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The Diabetes Dish - Episode 32: All About Afrezza
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04/11/19 • 39 min

Hear how a type 2 patient manages his diabetes with Afrezza Inhalable Insulin.

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The Diabetes Dish - Episode 13: Life is Really Good for Eric O'Grey!
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10/10/17 • 27 min

Seven years ago, Eric O'Grey was 150 lbs overweight and taking 15 medications, including metformin to treat type 2 diabetes. Today, he doesn't take a single drug and is in the best shape of his life. Hear about his inspiring journey to reclaim his health and the brand new book that captures it all.

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The Diabetes Dish - Episode 12: Nick Jonas Gets Real About Type 1 Diabetes
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09/11/17 • 17 min

Nick Jonas sat down OnTrack Diabetes Type 1 Blogger Quinn Nystrom to talk type 1 diabetes, how to handle highs and lows, blood sugar testing, what he looks for in a partner—aka his deal 'type 3', and how new technology has improved how he manages his condition.

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Will Hauver was diagnosed at age 15 with type 1 diabetes. He took his type 1 seriously, but didn't let it stop him from playing lacrosse, traveling on church retreats, sleeping over at friends' houses and generally living life to the fullest. In fall of 2011 he moved from his hometown of Towson, Maryland to Rollins College to study communications and art and play Lacrosse. Will flourished at college—he became captain of the lacrosse team and was set to graduate in June 2015 with honors. Will, however, lost his life at age 22 on Feb 2, 2015 when his blood sugar climbed into the 700s following a bout with the flu. Here to tell Will’s story is his mom Lyndall Hauver.

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Daniele Hargenrader, aka the Diabetes Dominator, has been there. After suddenly losing her father at the age of 12, she found comfort in food and ate her way to weighing more than 200 pounds in just a few months. Learn how after many unsuccessful attempts to lose weight and get her blood sugar under control, she finally figured out a simple system that made sense for her life and helped her get back in the driver's seat.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Diabetes Dish have?

The Diabetes Dish currently has 41 episodes available.

What topics does The Diabetes Dish cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Medicine, Podcasts and Diabetes.

What is the most popular episode on The Diabetes Dish?

The episode title 'Episode 32: All About Afrezza' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Diabetes Dish?

The average episode length on The Diabetes Dish is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Diabetes Dish released?

Episodes of The Diabetes Dish are typically released every 18 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of The Diabetes Dish?

The first episode of The Diabetes Dish was released on Apr 29, 2016.

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