Losing weight isn't easy and unfortunately, there's no quick fix. In this frank discussion, diabetes nutrition expert and author Hope Warshaw, explains why changing unhealthy habits can be so challenging and what you need to do to be successful at losing weight.
You'll also learn why the most difficult aspect of weight loss is often maintaining it! Her simple tips may inspire you to start making small but meaningful changes today.
If you are a certified diabetes educator (CDE) or the parent of a child living with type 1 diabetes, you'll want to listen to this informative conversation between Quinn Nystrom, a type 1 who also battles bulimia and Jenaca Beagley, a nurse who treats the condition at Center for Change in Utah.
The two recently conducted research that tells us more about this complicated problem that has severe and often irreversible complications if left untreated. The good news is, recognizing and treating the problem properly can make a difference.
Randy Jackson has lived with type 2 diabetes for nearly 2 decades. Ignoring advice from his dentist who had noticed signs of diabetes in Randy's mouth, the award-winning producer and former American Idol judge landed in the ER with a blood sugar over 500 mg/dL.
Today, thankfully, his diabetes is well controlled. Randy has teamed up with Colgate toothpaste to raise awareness about diabetes and the link between blood sugar and gum disease. For more information about the "Everyday Reality" of living with diabetes and the campaign, follow the #EverydayReality conversation on Instagram @Colgate and @AmDiabetesAssn.
Dr. Scott Cunneen performs more than 100 weight loss or metabolic surgeries each year on people with type 2 diabetes. Hear why it's a safe and successful procedure and learn if it can be a game changer for you.
Dr, Cunneen is the director of metabolic and bariatric surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and the co-author (with OnTrack Diabetes type 2 writer Nancy Sayles Kaneshiro) of 21 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes and Weight-Loss Surgery (American Diabetes Association, 2017).
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.
Obesity is a complicated problem in our society. If you are a person struggling with weight loss you will find validation, comfort and practical tips in this podcast.
Two experts—Amy Hess-Fischl, a certified diabetes educator and Dr. Michael McGee, a psychiatrist who specializes in treating addictions—address the emotional side of eating, explain the neuro-biological process, and make a compelling case for treating obesity as an addiction.
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.
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.
Chef Doreen Colondres, a celebrity chef, cookbook author and founder of The Kitchen Doesn't Bite website is on a mission to get everyone eating more home-cooked meals made with fresh ingredients. Her easy-to-prepare, healthy recipes were inspired by having grandparents with diabetes and a backyard garden in Puerto Rice with 30 fresh ingredients—and live chickens, too.
On the heels of his newly-released song, "Let 'Em Loose," country singer Ben Rue takes a break from his hectic schedule to chat with OnTrack Diabetes type 1 writer Quinn Nystrom. Get in on the fun @BenRueMusic, with the hashtag #BuckOffDiabetes.
The Diabetes Dish catches up with Jonathan Tijerina, a busy Stanford Medical Student and future plastic surgeon who was diagnosed 13 years ago with type 1 diabetes. Hear Jonathan’s interesting background story that includes a traumatic conversation he had with a unsympathetic doctor and why he spends his lunchtimes teaching his peers to have more empathy for patients living with diabetes.
Sarah Lucas, CEO of Beyond Type 1, discusses the group's campaign to raise awareness about DKA. She is joined by Meredith Rosser whose son was diagnosed with T1D when his blood sugar hit 1,400 mg/dL and he was in DKA.
Meet Emily Goldman and Christie Leist, two type 1 dia-besties who met in college and started a podcast called Pancreas Pals. Hear their tips about managing relationships, blood sugars, and other challenges of living with diabetes in your 20s.