health care professionals

Pregnancy and Diabetes – Featuring Endocrinologist, Leslie Eiland, MD

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

Pregnancy and type 1 diabetes can be difficult to manage on their own, so when you combine them, it can really be overwhelming. We’re sitting down with Dr. Leslie Eiland—endocrinologist, type 1, and mom herself—to talk about what women living with type 1 diabetes need to know if they’re thinking about getting pregnant, or already are pregnant. We’ll cover how your blood glucose goals change, how you can be become insulin sensitive or insulin resistant at certain stages in pregnancy and what you can do to stay safe and sane during the process.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What is the difference between having type 1 or type 2 diabetes and getting pregnant vs. having gestational diabetes?
• What should I know if I have type 1 diabetes and am thinking of getting pregnant?
• When pregnant, what should my A1c be? Fasting blood glucose? Post meal glucose? Blood sugar range?
• What are the risks of uncontrolled blood sugars and pregnancy?
• How can my blood sugar level affect my baby during pregnancy?
• How does my insulin sensitivity and resistance change throughout my pregnancy?
• Can I get on an insulin pump when pregnant?
• What are the diet and exercise recommendations when pregnant and living with type 1 diabetes?
• What do I need to know for labor and delivery with type 1 diabetes?
• What do I need to know with my own type 1 management after delivery?

**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!**

Getting Type 1 as an Adult - LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) – Featuring Mila Clarke Buckley

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

Mila Clarke Buckley—or as you might know her, The Hangry Woman—is joining us to talk about LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults), which is just a fancy term for getting type 1 diabetes as an adult. Mila shares her story of originally being misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes and how she had to advocate for herself to get the correct T1D diagnosis. As 50% of people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are actually adults, it’s important to know the symptoms of LADA to make sure you are diagnosed correctly. 

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What is LADA?
• Why is LADA hard to diagnose?
• What are symptoms I can look out for with LADA?
• Is there a way to test for Type 1 even if I’ve had it for a while?
• What can I do if I think I’ve been misdiagnosed?

Mila’s Blog: hangrywoman.com

Mila’s Instagram: instagram.com/thehangrywoman
Mila’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com

**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!**

Controlling Diabetes in the Hospital – Featuring Endocrinologist, Tricia Santos, MD

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

Whether planned or unexpected, a visit to the hospital can cause added stress when managing diabetes—and it’s important to advocate for yourself to get the right care. Dr. Pettus is sitting down with in-patient hospital management expert, Dr. Tricia Santos, to discuss what people with diabetes need to know when going into the hospital. They’ll cover how medication doses may adjust, the ability to use devices, and how to capitalize on all the extra time spent around doctors!

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• How does a hospital initially assess a patient with diabetes when they’re admitted?
• Can I ask for an endocrinologist to be added to my care team?
• Do I need to take the same doses of my medications as I do outside of the hospital?
• What is the goal range for my blood sugar when in the hospital?
• Can I use technology/devices in the hospital?
• How can I get the right meal/diet in the hospital?
• How can I plan for an upcoming surgery or procedure?
• What are some tips for getting the most out of my time in the hospital?

Watch the hospitalization lecture from our last event, until 4/30: tcoyd.org/15APR

**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!**

Weight Management for Type 1 Diabetes

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

Did you know that 2 out of 3 people living with type 1 diabetes are overweight? That’s right, we all deal with it! Drs. E and P are sitting down to discuss how type 1 diabetes can contribute to weight gain and what you can do to successfully lose weight and keep it off. They’ll also cover what “overweight” means and what a realistic weight loss plan looks like. 

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• Is weight an issue for people with type 1 diabetes?
• How does insulin contribute to weight gain?
• How do lows contribute to weight gain?
• Can hormone deficiencies affect weight gain in T1Ds?
• What does it mean to be “overweight”?
• What are the associated risks of having type 1 diabetes and being overweight?
• How can people with type 1 adjust their diet for weight loss?
• What is a realistic weight loss goal?
• What are tips for exercising with type 1?
• Are there meds type 1s can take to help with weight loss?
• What about surgery for weight loss?

**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!**

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)

**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!**

Alcohol and Diabetes

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

Alcohol can be a hard topic to discuss with your doctor, so we’re breaking down everything you need to know to safely consume alcohol with diabetes. Drs. E and P are discussing the nutritional content of the different types of alcohol, how each can affect your blood sugar differently, and their recommendations for alcoholic drinks that won’t wreck your blood sugar. They’re also dishing out advice to prepare for a big night out to make sure you can enjoy yourself, while being safe and making sure you have the right diabetes supplies available. 

Questions We Will Cover in this Episode:

• Can people with diabetes drink alcohol?
• How can I prepare for a night of drinking?
• What is considered a serving size of alcohol?
• Does alcohol raise or lower your blood sugar?
• What are the nutritional values we should be paying attention to with alcoholic drinks?
• What are the nutritional breakdowns for light beer, IPAs, wine, hard alcohol and mixed drinks?
• What are diabetes-friendly alcoholic drinks? 

Alcohol and Diabetes Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe6fZeLG6ds

Nutritional Breakdown of Different Types of Alcohol:  https://tcoyd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AlcoholicBeverages.jpg

**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!**

Sex and Diabetes – Featuring Janis Roszler PhD, RD, CDCES

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

Let’s talk about sex baby! Sex is one of those topics that is considered “taboo” yet a topic most people have questions about. So, we’re inviting marriage, family and sex therapist Dr. Janis Roszler to take the shame out of the sex conversation. We’ll discuss how diabetes can affect your sex life and tips for not letting your diabetes get in the way of an intimate moment. We’re also talking about ways to build (or rebuild) a sexual connection and how to take the pressure off “performing” in the bedroom. You may giggle, you may blush, but most of all you may get answers to those questions you were too afraid to ask.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• Why is sex and diabetes an important topic to talk about?
• How do I introduce diabetes into my new relationship?
• What’s a good tip couples can use when diabetes gets in the way of an intimate moment?
•  Does diabetes cause erectile dysfunction? What can I do if I'm experiencing ED?
• What are the 8 types of intimacy?
• How can I take the pressure off of “performing” in the bedroom?
• What are your recommendations for watching porn?
• How does a couple build a sexual connection?
• How do you keep things fun in the bedroom (sex toys, vibrators, etc.)?
• How do I approach possibly wanting to see a sex therapist? Where can I find a sex therapist?
• What are other reliable resources you recommend to learn more about realistic sex and intimacy?

The Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes: Three Experts Answer Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask- Janis Roszler PhD, RD, CDCES; William H. Polonsky PhD, CDECES; and Steven V. Edelman MD

Come As You Are- Emily Nagoski

She Comes First - Ian Kerner

The Penis Book - Aaron Spitz, M.D.

Sexplanations - Dr. Lindsey Doe

**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!**

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

**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!**

Intermittent Fasting  – Featuring Endocrinologist, Dr. Preethika Ekanayake

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

Intermittent fasting is a huge topic these days and we’re sitting down with expert Dr. Preethika Ekanayake to get you the facts. We’ll cover what intermittent fasting is, how it differs from simply dieting, and all the benefits you can experience from intermittent fasting. We’ll also explain the different types of intermittent fasting, because yes there are three, and how different approaches will work for different people and preferences.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What is intermittent fasting?
• How is intermittent fasting different from calorie restriction?
• What happens during the fasting period when you’re sleeping?
• How are fasting ketones different than ketones that lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
• What are the benefits of intermittent fasting over other diets?
• What are the different types of intermittent fasting including Time Restricted Fasting, Alternate Day Fasting, and Alternate Day Modified Fasting?
• What are the side effects of intermittent fasting?

Intermittent Fasting Article: tcoyd.org/2020/07/intermittent-fasting-a-physicians-perspective/

**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!**

Successful Behavior Changes – Featuring Preventative Medicine Doctor David Sobel

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

Did you know that the key predictor of improvement is not behavior change itself but the change in a person’s confidence, sense of success, and sense of control? We’re sitting down with behavior change expert Dr. David Sobel to learn how to successfully adopt the behaviors we want to better manage our diabetes. From key research findings to the steps for an effective behavior change plan, Dr. Sobel has your recipe for success. 

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

•  What is the Chronic Disease Self Management Program?

•  What are the core skills people need to manage a chronic condition?

•  What is a key component of behavior change when it comes to how we learn the information?

•  What are the most important takeaways you’ve learned from your research in behavior change?

•  How can my provider practice better empathy and individualize my care?

•  How can I form a better relationship with my provider?

•  How can I motivate myself to change my behavior?

•  How can I create an effective behavior change plan?

**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!**

For Parents of Kids with Diabetes  – Featuring Pediatric Endocrinologist & CMO of ViaCyte, Dr. Manasi Jaiman

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

A new diabetes diagnosis is extremely overwhelming for the entire care team, including parents of newly diagnosed children. Dr. E is sitting down with Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Manasi Jaiman to get her advice for parents of a newly diagnosed child with diabetes. Dr. Jaiman is also at the forefront of diabetes research, including her role as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of ViaCyte, a company working in regenerative medicine as it relates to a cure for diabetes. Dr. Jaiman discusses how far we’ve come in finding a cure for diabetes and what exciting advances we can look forward to in the next 10-20 years.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What was your path to ending up as a pediatric endocrinologist?
• What was your path to ending up in diabetes research?
• What is your advice to parents of a newly diagnosed child?
• What devices and therapies do you recommend to parents of a newly diagnosed child?
• What has been the evolution of the development of the artificial pancreas?
• What’s going on in the world of regenerative medicine as it relates to a cure for diabetes? 
• What can we look forward to in the next 10-20 years of diabetes research?

Dr. Jammin’s Lecture for Parents of A Newly Diagnosed Child: youtu.be/

**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!**

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/

**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!**

Open Enrollment: Selecting the Right Insurance Plan for You – George Huntley of Diabetes Leadership Council

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

We can all agree that insurance is the most confusing topic in healthcare. And with all the supplies we need to keep our diabetes in check, it’s important to make sure our health insurance plan is working for us, not against us. Dr. E is sitting down to talk all things insurance with George Huntley who is a T1D, CEO of the Diabetes Leadership Council & Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition, and the Plan Administrator for his employer-based health plan (plus about a million other things). George will explain the different health insurance offerings and what people with diabetes need to look for to find the best plan for them.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

•  What is Open Enrollment, why is it important, and when is the Open Enrollment period?

•  What makes up the total cost of a health insurance plan?

•  What is a deductible? What is cost sharing?

•  When looking at plan offerings, what should people with diabetes be looking for?

•  What are your recommendations for individual coverage?

•  What is the difference between a PPO, HMO and EPO?

•  What is a High Deductible Health Plan?

•  Are there tax advantages to different plans?

•  What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)?

•  What is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?

TCOYD Access Page: tcoyd.org/access

George Huntley’s Articles:
Demystifying Health Insurance, Part 1: How to Pick a Plan with the Lowest Total Cost: https://tcoyd.org/2022/08/demystifying-health-insurance-part-1-how-to-pick-a-plan-with-the-lowest-total-cost/
Demystifying Health Insurance, Part 2: The Three Ds of Selecting a Plan: https://tcoyd.org/2022/09/demystifying-health-insurance-part-2-the-three-ds-of-selecting-a-plan/
Demystifying Health Insurance, Part 3: Alphabet Soup: https://tcoyd.org/2022/10/demystifying-health-insurance-part-3-decoding-health-insurance-plans/
Diabetesleadership.org
JDRF Health Insurance Guide: https://www.jdrf.org/t1d-resources/living-with-t1d/insurance/
The Diabetes Link Health Insurance Hub: https://resourcehub.thediabeteslink.org/l/resource-hub?topic=Health%20Insurance

**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!**

Prediabetes

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

Prediabetes is one of the least discussed yet most common conditions in the world! We’re going over what the heck prediabetes means, who is most likely to get it, and what this diagnosis means for your health. We’re also discussing if its possible to keep prediabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes and any treatments that can help people with prediabetes. Plus Dr. E tells us about his 10-year study with the NIH called the Diabetes Prevention Program and what he learned. 

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What causes prediabetes?
• What are the symptoms of prediabetes?
• How do you diagnose prediabetes?
• Who is at increased risk of developing prediabetes?
• Is diabetes genetic?
• What are the risks associated with prediabetes?
• Are there any treatments for prediabetes?
• Can you keep prediabetes from turning into type 2 diabetes?
• What are our recommendations for someone diagnosed with prediabetes?

Medications Mentioned...

GLP 1 Receptor Agonists: Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity 

SGLT2 Inhibitors: Jardiance, Farxiga

**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!**

Technology and Diabetes

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

Drs. E and P are taking a trip down memory lane! They’re discussing what living with diabetes was like before Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) from inaccurate urine testing to finger sticks and rogue test strips everywhere. They discuss the evolution of CGM leading up to the most current devices and what makes each system unique, and how hybrid closed loop systems have completely changed the game. Learn why it’s never too late to take control of your diabetes!

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What was it like living with diabetes before Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)?
• What is the evolution of devices from Blood Glucose Monitors (BGM) to Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)?
• What was it like to get your first CGM?
• What are the different measurements you can get with CGM?
• What are the different options for CGMs?
• How will the Dexcom G7 improve from the Dexcom G6?
• How will the FreeStyle Libre 3 improve from the FreeStyle Libre 2?
• Is CGM necessary for people with type 2 diabetes?
• What are the different types of hybrid closed loop systems?

Lecture Dr. P meeting Dr. E for the first time: youtube.com/

Lecture on Alerts and alarms: youtube.com/

TCOYD Video Vault: tcoyd.org/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!**

Telehealth – Featuring Dr. Leslie Eiland (Endocrinologist living with T1D)

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

As we transition into the post pandemic period, Telehealth is here to stay! We’re sitting down with Dr. Leslie Eiland, an endocrinologist living with type 1 who is also the Director of her Telehealth Program in Omaha, to talk about what Telehealth is, how it can be utilized for those living with diabetes, and how it addresses the needs of those who aren’t located near a provider. We’ll also go over how you can prepare for a Telehealth appointment and tips to get the most out of your visit. 

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What is Telehealth?
• Why weren’t we using Telehealth before the pandemic?
• How well can diabetes be managed via Telehealth?
• What are the benefits of Telehealth?
• What are the struggles with Telehealth?
• What does Telehealth look like post pandemic?
• How should you prepare for a Telehealth visit?
• How can you get the most out of your Telehealth visit? 

Lecture on Telehealth: youtube.com/

**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!**

Diabetes Warranty Program

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

What do humans and cars have in common? No this is not the start of a lame joke, but it is an introduction to the Diabetes Warranty Program. Similar to your car, which comes with a warranty manual explaining when to take the car in for regular maintenance checks, Dr. E created the Diabetes Warranty Program to prevent, detect, and treat the complications related to diabetes as soon as possible. Learn when you should see your healthcare provider to keep your eyes, kidneys, feet, heart, and mouth running as smooth as your car—or at least as smooth as you’d like your car to run. 

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What is the Diabetes Warranty Program?
• What are the goals of the Diabetes Warranty Program?
• What are the medical recommendations for eye care for people with diabetes?
• What are the medical recommendations for kidney care for people with diabetes?
• What is the recommended blood pressure level for people with diabetes?
• What are the medical recommendations for foot care for people with diabetes?
• What are the medical recommendations for heart care for people with diabetes?
• What are the medical recommendations for oral care for people with diabetes?

Medications Mentioned...

SGLT2 inhibitors: Jardiance, Invokana, Farxiga, Steglatro

GLP-1 receptor agonists: Bydureon, Trulicity, Ozempic, Victoza, Adlyxin, Rybelsus
 
TCOYD Live! Kidney Care: youtu.be/

Nutrition Videos for Type 1s: tcoyd.org/vv-t1d-nutrition/

Nutrition Videos for Type 2s: tcoyd.org/vv-t2d-nutrition/

Exercise Videos for Type 1s: tcoyd.org/vv-t1d-exercise/

Exercise Videos for Type 2s: tcoyd.org/vv-t2d-exercise/

**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!**

Eye Health and Diabetes – Featuring Dr. Robert Miller (Ophthalmologist & Dr. E’s Med School Buddy)

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

Have you ever wondered why you always have to go back to the eye doctor even when they tell you your results are good? We’re inviting Dr. Robert Miller, an expert ophthalmologist and medical school buddy of Dr. E, to explain why it’s important for people with diabetes to keep up with their annual eye exams, and discuss all factors that could affect your eye health.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What are the causes of diabetic eye disease?
• What are the risk factors for diabetic eye disease?
• How does blood pressure relate to eye disease?
• What is time in range and how does it relate to eye disease?
• Why is a routine eye exam so important?
• What happens at a routine eye exam?
• What are your recommendations for someone who is pregnant with diabetes?
• What is a low vision physician?

This video is in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association "Focus on Diabetes" Initiative.  Focus on Diabetes™ is a multiyear initiative from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) that brings together leading organizations in vision care to increase awareness of and help reduce, treat, and manage diabetes-related eye diseases. This podcast is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from VSP® Vision Care and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. For more resources related to diabetes and eye health please visit: diabetes.org/fod

Supporting Data: tcoyd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/TCOYD-ADA_Eye-Health.pdf
Routine Eye Exam Video: youtu.be/

Dr. E’s Eye Injection for Macular Edema Video: youtu.be/

Special Guest Speaker, Robert B. Miller, MD. (“Dr. Miller”):
•  Completed Medical School in 1982, along with the most esteemed classmate, Dr. Edelman!

•  Former Medical Director, Advanced Valley Eye Associates in Davis, CA

•  Large, very busy, comprehensive ophthalmology practice in Davis.

•  Practiced for > 35 years in Davis!

•  Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology, Univ. of Calif, Davis, Eye Center

•  Teaching medical and surgical ophthalmology to surgeons in training.

•  Attending physician, Kaiser Permanente, Retinal Department, Sacramento, CA

•  Currently working in Retinal Clinic, providing ongoing care for diabetics.

•  Medical Director, San Blas Eye Clinic, Liga International

•  Ongoing semi-annual volunteer charity trips to Mexico

**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!**

ADA Standards of Care – Featuring Dr. Robert Gabbay (ADA Chief Scientific & Medical Officer)

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

Did you know there is a universal guide that every healthcare provider refers to when treating their patients with diabetes? The American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, published on an annual basis, includes all of the ADA's current diabetes treatment recommendations based on clinical diabetes research and input from the diabetes medical community. We’re inviting the ADA Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, Dr. Robert Gabbay, to break down the most important takeaways from the 2022 Standards of Care edition!

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What are the ADA Standards of Care?
• What have been the newest changes to the treatment algorithm type 2 diabetes? What new data from clinical trials lead to these changes?
• What are the current guidelines for starting insulin and how have they changed for T2D?
• What do these guidelines provide in terms of access?
• What do these guidelines suggest for weight loss as a goal?
• What is the first question your provider should ask when evaluating you?
• What are the guidelines around pregnancy for women with type 1?
• What factors go into deciding the right insulin regimen for someone with T1D?

ADA Standards of Care Resources: professional.diabetes.org/content-page/practice-guidelines-resources

**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!**

Top Tips from Endos for T2Ds – Featuring Tricia Santos, MD, and Schafer Boeder, MD

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

What are the most common questions we get from our type 2 patients? Our expert endos are sharing their answers to the most commonly asked questions from the T2D community and explaining why there has truly never been a better time to have type 2 diabetes. We’re taking a deep dive into new medications that can improve your health overall (and why Jeremy is jealous he can’t take them), devices that can help you easily lower your A1c, and tips for those days when you are just over it—because we all have them!

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What are things we’re always telling our patients with T2D? 
• What are our recommendations for weight management? 
• What are our recommendations for medications?
• What are our recommendations for technology/devices? 
• What are our tips for avoiding diabetes burnout? 

Medications Mentioned:

GLP1 Receptor Agonists: Trulicity, Ozempic

SGLT2 Inhibitors: Jardiance Farxiga

Free Dexcom CGM Trial: dexcom.com/en-CA/hello-dexcom-join-trial

Free Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM Trial: freestyle.abbott/us-en/myfreestyle.html

TCOYD Type 2 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/380141556250464

Dr. Bill Polonsky and Behavioral Diabetes Institute: behavioraldiabetes.org

**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!**