Diabetes - What to Know Podcast

Reaching a healthier weight can have a profound effect on our heart health. Endocrinologist Dr. Akshay Jain joins us to talk about how belly fat increases our risk of heart attack and stroke, how to assess whether our weight is impacting our heart health, what we can do to prevent future heart issues and what actually works for reaching a healthier weight…This episode is brought to you by ReliOn Community, an amazing program available exclusively for Walmart customers with a ReliOn Premier meter. Get free diabetes tips, recipes and support sent right to your phone– visit ReliOnBGM.com/community to learn more. The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.

Does exercise REALLY help with weight loss? Exercise physiologist Shawna Cook joins us to talk about the types of exercise that have the most impact on weight management, the difference between activity and exercise, how to get started exercising safely and more on this episode…This episode is brought to you by ReliOn Community, an amazing program available exclusively for Walmart customers with a ReliOn Premier meter. Get free diabetes tips, recipes and support sent right to your phone– visit ReliOnBGM.com/community to learn more. The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.

Knowledge is power when it comes to managing diabetes. Diabetes care and education specialist Betsy Rodriguez joins us to talk about how diabetes education can transform living with diabetes and make living a healthy life easier.This episode is brought to you by ReliOn Community, an amazing program available exclusively for Walmart customers with a ReliOn Premier meter. Get free diabetes tips, recipes and support sent right to your phone– visit ReliOnBGM.com/community to learn more. The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.

Through a compassionate lens, Luis Mojica shares insights into how somatic therapy can help us understand and heal the underlying emotional triggers and body sensations that often fuel binge eating. We dive into practical tools for reconnecting with the body, building self-awareness, and fostering a healthier relationship with food… #diabetes #selfcareThis episode is brought to you by ReliOn Community, an amazing program available exclusively for Walmart customers with a ReliOn Premier meter. Get free diabetes tips, recipes and support sent right to your phone– visit ReliOnBGM.com/community to learn more. The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.

In this episode, we sat down with both a doctor and a patient to explore the fundamentals of kidney disease. We'll dive into the causes, discuss practical steps for prevention, and hear firsthand experiences of living with the condition. Whether you're looking to better understand kidney health or find ways to support someone affected, this conversation will provide valuable insights for everyone.This episode is brought to you by ReliOn Community, an amazing program available exclusively for Walmart customers with a ReliOn Premier meter. Get free diabetes tips, recipes and support sent right to your phone– visit ReliOnBGM.com/community to learn more. The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.

In this episode, dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist Kristie Messerli shares tips for managing blood sugar, why deprivation doesn't work, and how to care for ourselves with diabetes. This episode is brought to you by ReliOn Community, an amazing program available exclusively for Walmart customers with a ReliOn Premier meter. Get free diabetes tips, recipes and support sent right to your phone– visit ReliOnBGM.com/community to learn more.

Dr. Kenyon Railey MD shares expert tips and valuable information about managing type 2 diabetes on this episode of Diabetes Primetime. We cover how to eat to prevent blood sugar spikes, why checking blood sugar matters, what to do when we're feeling discouraged and so much more. This episode is brought to you by ReliOn Community, an amazing program available exclusively for Walmart customers with a ReliOn Premier meter. Get free diabetes tips, recipes and support sent right to your phone– visit ReliOnBGM.com/community to learn more.

We are talking with registered dietitian Danielle Bublitz about finding freedom with food, effective strategies for lowering blood sugar, and more. Join us for this free liveshow!#diabetes #typetwodiabetes

Many of the events in a woman's life, like pregnancy and menopause, can cause weight gain. Endocrinologist Dr. Fran Kaufman and patient advocate Kelly Close join us to talk about what women should know about managing weight throughout their lives and also how diabetes medications can affect our weight.

In this episode, dietitian Nicole Patience shares how people with diabetes can enjoy the foods they love, while keeping blood sugar numbers in a safe place, and maintaining a healthy relationship with food.

Pharmacist and diabetes educator Sarah Kwon shares valuable insights and practical suggestions for effectively managing diabetes on this episode of Diabetes Primetime.

People with diabetes are at higher risk for developing kidney disease, and prevention is the key. Two diabetes experts join us to talk about what people with diabetes need to know about kidney disease - the numbers to watch, early signs and symptoms, what to know about food, and more. Knowledge is power. This episode of Diabetes Primetime is created in partnership with Diabetes Sisters. #diabetes

Life can be hectic and finding time for healthy eating and exercise is often challenging. Dr. Kim Colangelo joins us to share her practical suggestions for meal planning, getting active, cooking for a family, and what actually works for reaching a healthier weight.

Figuring out what foods are part of a healthy diabetes diet is a challenge for many people with type 2. Dietitian Melinda Maryniuk joined us to give advice on blood sugar spikes, how to eat fewer carbs (and the types of carbs that are the least nutritious), dealing with high numbers in the morning, and more.

Endocrinologist Dr. Jill Trinacty shares what every person with type 2 diabetes should know about living a long, healthy life with diabetes: when and why to check blood sugar, the best way to lose weight and keep it off, and more.

Our diabetes dietitian answers questions from people in our texting program about food, including how many carbs to eat per meal, whether fruit is bad for people with diabetes, whether it's OK to skip meals, and MORE!

Heart disease is the most common complication of diabetes. In this podcast, learn how to prevent it AND what to do after a diagnosis of high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Endocrinologist Dr. Enrique Caballero joins Ansley to answer all of your questions!

On this episode, we talk about the key components of a healthy diabetes diet, how to enjoy our favorite foods without causing high blood sugar and more with registered dietitian & Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Cara Schrager. She's sharing helpful tips and answering common questions from our Facebook group about diabetes and food.

Managing diabetes can be challenging. Psychologist Dr. Susan Guzman is sharing practical suggestions for dealing with the everyday frustrations of diabetes so that we can enjoy a long, healthy life on this interesting podcast episode. Learn how to deal with feeling discouraged about the numbers, how to not feel deprived of favorite foods, how to avoid burnout, and more! #t2d #diabetesmanagement

There are so many things that can affect blood sugar. We spoke with diabetes care & education specialist Melinda Maryniuk about what people with type 2 diabetes should know about figuring out which foods cause blood sugar spikes, how exercise can help, and if stress and sleep can affect our numbers, too. Read about 42 things that can affect blood sugar here: https://diatribe.org/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose-surprising-update

On this episode, Mandy Reece, a pharmacist and diabetes care & education specialist, is answering your questions about diabetes, medications, insulin, and more.

On this episode, we talk with dietitian Lorena Drago about how to eat a healthy diabetes diet while still enjoying the foods we love. She shares her favorite tips for giving food flavor, how to modify our favorite recipes to be a bit healthier, what people with diabetes need to know when reading a food label, and how to stay on track while eating with friends & family. This is a must-watch for anyone with diabetes who loves food!

How do we manage the things about diabetes that drive us crazy? On this podcast episode, we spoke with psychologist Dr. Michael Vallis about how to handle the things about diabetes that are frustrating, including checking blood sugar, managing the numbers, and more.

On this new podcast episode, diabetes dietitian Rachel Taft joins us to answer your questions about type 2 diabetes, including whether intermittent fasting is good for people with diabetes, how to enjoy the foods you love, & how to minimize blood sugar spikes.

Perfection isn't a practical goal when it comes to managing diabetes - and it can actually lead to something Dr. Susan Guzman refers to as "diabetes burn out." She gives better ways to keep diabetes (and our sanity) under control in this episode all about stressing less with diabetes.

Emotional Eating is common and it can really impact our numbers if we are living with type 2 diabetes. Luckily, Dr. Ann Goebel-Fabbri has years of experience and tons of practical advice on how to get stress eating under control and our diabetes back on the right track.

Whether you hate them or love them, mornings are actually a critical time of day when it comes to healthy habits and good routines. Dr. Michael Vallis shows us how to make the most of them, no matter what time we set our alarms in this tip-filled 25 minutes.

Is there essential information that everyone with type 2 diabetes needs to know? Dr. John Anderson, thinks so! He shares his expert opinion on medications, alcohol consumption, complications and more on this advice-packed episode.

Endocrinologist Dr. Yasmin Khan talks about different diabetes complications, what they are and how to prevent them. If you've been wondering about eye damage, nephropathy or anything in between this is the episode for you!