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    Diabetes Daily Digest

    This podcast is made for diabetics looking for news, technology, diet tips and advice related to diabetes. I am a practicing physician assistant working in endocrinology, and a type 1 diabetic for over 30 years and each week I will bring you the latest updates for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
    enScott Shapiro PA-C22 Episodes

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    Diabetes On The Skin | What To Lookout For

    Diabetes On The Skin | What To Lookout For
    In this podcast we'll discuss vital skin indicators of diabetes, prediabetes, and insulin resistance you should never overlook. We'll delve into the top 10 crucial symptoms that manifest on the skin, signaling potential risks for these conditions. From itchy and dry skin to diabetic blisters and skin infections, each warning sign holds significance in identifying underlying health concerns. Stay tuned and learn how to recognize these signs for early detection and proactive health management. Recognizing these signs is important for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics and understandings how these skin manifestations correlate with A1C levels, blood sugar control, and overall health.

    Don't miss out on this essential guide to understanding the skin's role in diabetes warning signs. Some topics included in this podcast: Itchy and dry skin, Digital Sclerosis (or Diabetic sclerodactyly), Acanthosis Nigricans, Diabetic dermopathy (shin spots), Diabetic Blisters (Bullosis Diabeticorum), Eruptive xanthomatosis (or Eruptive xanthomas), Skin Infections, Diabetic foot ulcers, Necrobiosis Lipoidica, Skin tags (Acrochordons).

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health. This podcast does not substitute professional medical advice and lostening to this podcast does not establish a provider-patient relationship.]

    SHOCKING Freestyle Libre Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making!

    SHOCKING Freestyle Libre Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making!
    The Freestyle Libre is a great tool for people with diabetes, when its used the right way. In this podcast, I'll talk about some of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them. If you're new to the Freestyle Libre, or if you're just looking to brush up on your knowledge, this podcast is for you. And whether you're using the Freestyle Libre 14 day, Freestyle Libre 2 or the new Freestyle Libre 3, this podcast will help you avoid the most common mistakes and get the most out of your device.

    LibreLinkUp: https://www.librelinkup.com/
    Sensor Support Form: https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/support/sensor-support-form.html

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health. This podcast does not substitute professional medical advice and watching this video does not establish a provider-patient relationship.]

    Simple Food Tweaks To Lower Blood Sugar Impact

    Simple Food Tweaks To Lower Blood Sugar Impact
    In this podcast, we will delve into a variety of strategies and creative ideas to help you transform five popular foods into delicious and diabetes-friendly options. By incorporating these tips, you can effectively reduce the carbohydrate content, lower the glycemic index, and ultimately minimize the impact on your blood sugar levels, leading to improved diabetic management. Stay tuned and get ready to discover exciting and practical approaches to make your favorite dishes more diabetic friendly!

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Decrease Post-Meal Blood Sugar Spikes

    Decrease Post-Meal Blood Sugar Spikes
    For people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes or even pre-diabetes, managing blood sugar levels is a crucial aspect of maintaining overall health and avoiding potential complications. One of the key challenges in this regard is preventing post-meal blood sugar spikes, which can occur when the body is unable to properly regulate glucose levels after consuming food.

    Fortunately, there are many effective strategies that can help to reduce or even eliminate these spikes. In the video, we'll explore some of the most widely researched and scientifically supported tips and tricks for managing post-meal blood sugar.

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Libre 3 & Dexcom G7 Hands On!

    Libre 3 & Dexcom G7 Hands On!
    In this podcast I’ll share my first-hand experience with the newest CGMs on the market - the Freestyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G7! As a diabetic and Physician Assistant working in endocrinology, I'm always on the lookout for the latest technology that can help me manage my diabetes more effectively, and I'm excited to share my thoughts with you today. In this podcast, I'll take you through all of the critical details you need to know about these two cutting-edge CGMs. From accuracy, size, software, warm-up time, sensor expiration, adhesive, bluetooth range, and everything in between. I'll delve into the nitty-gritty of both systems and give you my honest take on how they perform in real-world situations. Moreover, I'll also be comparing these new CGMs to their predecessors, the Dexcom G6 and Freestyle Libre 2, and highlighting the key differences and improvements you can expect. With a side-by-side comparison, you'll be able to see just how far CGM technology has come in recent years and what you can expect from these new systems. Whether you're a type 1 diabetic, type 2 diabetic, or prediabetic learning about CGM technology, this video is for you.

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Improve Morning Blood Sugar

    Improve Morning Blood Sugar
    Elevated morning glucose levels are a common problem for people with diabetes, but understanding the root causes can help manage this issue effectively. In this podcast, we'll delve into some of the most common causes for high morning blood sugars such as dawn phenomenon, diet, exercise, snacking, and review proven, effect and simple tips for improving them. Whether you have type 1, type 2, or prediabetes, these tips can be beneficial for managing morning glucose levels, improving your A1C, and increasing your time in range.

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Freestyle Libre 4?!

    Freestyle Libre 4?!
    While the Freestyle Libre 3 CGM was recently released, Abbott is already hard at work on their next generation continuous glucose monitor. This new CGM is not only capable of monitoring glucose levels, but also a second vital parameter, that could potentially save your life. And while theres many other CGM's on the market like the Dexcom G6, G7, Medtronic Guardian, and Eversense E3, no other CGM on the market has a feature quite like this.

    More information about the CGM: https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2022-06-03-Abbott-Announces-Development-of-Novel-Continuous-Glucose-Ketone-Monitoring-System

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Dexcom G7 Review | One Mystery Part Changes Everything!

    Dexcom G7 Review | One Mystery Part Changes Everything!
    I finally got my hands on a new Dexcom G7! In this podcast I'll do a full review and talk about all of the new features of this continuous glucose monitor. Theres plenty of options on the market when it comes to CGM's, the Freestyle Libre, Medtronic Guardian, Eversense E3, lets talk about what sets the G7 apart from the competition and also talk about a new mystery part that changes everything for CGM's!

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    A 7-Day 300 Unit Capacity Tubeless Insulin Pump | The EOPatch Tubeless Insulin Pump

    A 7-Day 300 Unit Capacity Tubeless Insulin Pump | The EOPatch Tubeless Insulin Pump
    The first tubeless insulin pump to promise a 7 day wear time and 300 unit capacity! Lets talk about the new tubeless insulin pump by EOFlow called the EOPatch. Other tubeless insulin pumps on the market like the Omnipod Dash and the Omnipod 5 only last a total of 3 days and hold a max of 200 units (2mL) so a pump like this could really be revolutionary for diabetics. This is also a great option for diabetics who don’t like the tubes and wires in larger insulin pumps like the Medtronic and Tandem T-Slim.

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Libre Reader: Better than Phone for CGM Scans?

    Libre Reader: Better than Phone for CGM Scans?
    Lets talk about 5 reasons why the reader is superior to the phone for scanning your Freestyle Libre CGM! Enjoy the video!

    For Business Inquiries/Questions: DiabetesDailyDigest@gmail.com

    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    The World's Smallest Insulin Pump | The All New Tandem Mobi!

    The World's Smallest Insulin Pump | The All New Tandem Mobi!
    Lets talk about Tandems upcoming release of the Tandem Mobi formerly known as the t:sport, a miniature version of the t:slim X2 and the world smallest durable insulin pump!


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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Improve The Accuracy Of Your Dexcom, Freestyle, Or Medtronic CGM!

    Improve The Accuracy Of Your Dexcom, Freestyle, Or Medtronic CGM!
    Whether you're using a Freestyle Libre, Dexcom G6, or Medtronic Guardian Connect, lets go over 5 different ways to improve the accuracy of your continuous glucose monitor!

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Mylife YpsoPump! | The Best Pump You've Never Heard Of

    Mylife YpsoPump! | The Best Pump You've Never Heard Of
    In this podcast we'll talk about the new mylife YpsoPump by Yspomed which will be coming to the US market soon! We'll go over all the details about this insulin pump, talk about what makes it different and in some cases better than other insulin pumps on the market!
    If you found this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave a review, thanks!

    For Business Inquiries/Questions: DiabetesDailyDigest@gmail.com

    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Freestyle Libre Tips & Hacks

    Freestyle Libre Tips & Hacks
    In this podcast we'll discuss 5 little known tricks, secrets, hacks and tips for the Freestyle Libre 3, Freestyle Libre 2, and Freestyle Libre 14 day continuous glucose monitors.

    LibreLinkUp: https://www.librelinkup.com/
    LibreView: https://www.libreview.com/
    Skin-Tac Adhesive:
    Wipes: https://a.co/d/2X1Y2J7
    Bottle: https://a.co/d/bu8huER

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Medtronic's New CGM - Medtronic Simplera!

    Medtronic's New CGM - Medtronic Simplera!
    New details have been released about the Simplera, a continuous glucose monitor by Medtronic. While the Freestyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G7 have been on the radar for many diabetics when it comes to the latest and best CGM's, the Medtronic Simplera has some great new features which make it a very compelling option. In this podcast we'll go over all of the details and specs about this new CGM and discuss why it may be a great option for both type 1 and type 2 diabetics.

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Blood Sugar Spikes, Unexpected Causes

    Blood Sugar Spikes, Unexpected Causes
    Today lets talk about 5 unexpected causes of blood sugar spikes that you may experience everyday and not even know it! Often times when our blood sugar is running high, our only focus is where did I go wrong with my diet, medication regimen, or exercise, but there are a number of other factors that can impact our daily blood glucose levels.

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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Unexpected sources of carbs

    Unexpected sources of carbs
    Today we'll go over 5 surprising, often underestimated sources of carbs diabetics need to be aware of that can spike your blood sugar.


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    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Libre 3 vs Dexcom G7 vs Guardian 4 vs Eversense E3 | Comparing The Top 4 CGM's

    Libre 3 vs Dexcom G7 vs Guardian 4 vs Eversense E3 | Comparing The Top 4 CGM's
    In this podcast I'll break down and compare all of the key features of the 4 top continuous glucose monitors on the market. The Dexcom G7, Freestyle Libre 3, Medtronic Guardian 4 and the Eversense E3, comparing accuracy, size, sensor expiration, warm up time, and calibration, to help you decide which CGM is best for you.


    For Business Inquiries/Questions: DiabetesDailyDigest@gmail.com

    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]

    Diabetic Friendly Fast Food Options

    Diabetic Friendly Fast Food Options
    In this podcast we'll discuss some diabetic friendly meal options at a number of popular fast food restaurants like Wendys, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and also discuss some menu hacks to make existing menu items much more diabetic friendly!

    For Business Inquiries/Questions: DiabetesDailyDigest@gmail.com

    [DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]