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DiabetesPowerShow #172 "Sometimes it feels like the whole world is falling apart." Special guest: Dr. William Polonsky This episode of DiabetesPowerShow #172 was recorded on Monday, November 6, 2017. This show is not directly related to Diabetes. It was, however, inspired by emails from a significant number of DPS listeners, going through some very hard times as a result of recent tragic events. We made the decision to postpone the release of this show. We felt that it was too soon to publish some of the content. One of the terrible events happened only 24 hours before we recorded the show. We share listener experiences with the recent hurricanes in Texas, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, and the mass-shootings in Las Vegas (our home base) and Texas. This episode is dedicated to and in support of the people who continue to feel the effects of these tragic events. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. God bless you all.              

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie, Lori, and Chris welcome Dr. Travis Stork. In 2016, Dr. Travis Stork, ER physician and host of the Emmy Award-winning show The Doctors, joined a nationwide movement – For Your SweetHeart™: Where Diabetes and Heart Disease Meet – to raise awareness of the link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The initiative seeks to encourage those with type 2 diabetes to know their risk and speak to their healthcare provider, for the sake of their health and the people they cherish the most.   Dr. Stork partnered with For Your SweetHeart, in remembrance of his grandfather, who had type 2 diabetes, to urge people with type 2 diabetes to take the Heart You Quiz, and sign-up for more information to learn more about their risk for heart disease. Because of his grandfather’s experience, Dr. Stork learned about the importance of managing the condition, before he ever became a doctor. As a grandchild of someone who was directly impacted by type 2 diabetes, Dr. Stork shares his personal connection to type 2 diabetes – his grandfather’s story – and why this campaign is close to his heart. This Grandparents Day (September 10), we encourage you to help educate your family members and loved ones about the critical link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease. According to a national survey, more than half (52 percent) of adults with type 2 diabetes are unaware of their increased risk for heart disease and related life-threatening events, such as heart attack, stroke or even death.   To learn more about the For Your SweetHeart movement, which was developed and sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company, as well as take and share the Heart You Quiz, please visit https://www.foryoursweetheart.com. 

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry talk about a few tips and ideas for surviving the hot summertime for people with Diabetes. We are also joined, in studio, by two friends from Boston. Fernanda Copeland and David Franklin, from Intarcia Therapeutics, contribute some great advice.

OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA If you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and can't stand using your CPAP machine... Your Dentist may have the answer to getting your life back. Alternate Methods for Testing and Treatment On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry welcome back, live in-studio, Dr. Gil Suarez. This time, he is joined by his 'OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TEAM’. You can also listen to the last time Dr. Suarez was on our show… ‘Show #130 Diabetes and Your Teeth’ (Oct 29, 2015) On show #149 with Dr. Rachakonda D. Prabhu, we talked about Obstructive Sleep Apnea. He shared a variety of treatments, with CPAP as the "Gold Standard" therapy for the condition. Many people, diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea are “non-compliant", because of the difficulty of wearing a CPAP mask. For many people, refusing to wear the mask can be very dangerous, even fatal, to their health. Today's show is for those "CPAP intolerant" folks, who would like to have their lives back. Dr. Suarez and his team share with us some Alternate Methods for Testing and Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry welcome Columnist/Author Adam Brown. Adam Brown, diagnosed with Diabetes in 2001, serves as Senior Editor and Columnist at diaTribe, and Head of Diabetes Technology & Digital Health at Close Concerns. Adam writes an acclaimed column for diaTribe, , which has brought actionable Diabetes tips to over 600,000 people since 2013. His first book, , was published on May 9, 2017. Adam writes and speaks extensively about Diabetes and chronic disease, and at age 28, is recognized as a leading expert in Diabetes technology. Adam graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2011, as a Joseph Wharton and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He spends his free time outside in San Francisco, drinking tea, hiking with his girlfriend, Priscilla, and teaching his old dog new tricks. Links: Or

This week, we were in Boston, on lots of Diabetes-related business. We were able to spend some time at Joslin Diabetes Center, and on campus at Harvard Medical. We also enjoyed the company of some old friends in the “D” community, and met some new ones. A fantastic week in the historic city of Boston. On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry are broadcasting from the offices of GrassrootsDiabetes.org in Boston, Massachusetts. We are honored to speak with the Founder and Executive Director, Richard A Jackson, MD. Richard A Jackson, MD - Founder and Executive Director of Grassroots Diabetes. Dr. Jackson is an Endocrinologist and founder and President of Health Analytics Solutions, which provides proprietary data analysis and visualizations from a variety of healthcare databases, as well as consultations on chronic disease management. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and an adjunct investigator at the Joslin Diabetes Center. He is an avid Red Sox fan, and enjoys spending time at Fenway Park throughout the baseball season. More About Dr. Jackson The On the Road program was developed in 2001 collaboration with colleagues at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Dr. Bill Polonsky, a world-renowned diabetes psychologist, Melinda Maryniuk, an award-winning diabetes educator, the USDA, and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Extension Services. For more than a decade, OTR was field-tested and modified with over 15,000 participants across the US. In 2012, Dr. Jackson and the On the Road team were awarded the prestigious Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center award, as a part of the Affordable Care Act, to assess new types of low-cost approaches to healthcare. This 3 year award further validated and refined the OTR program, prompting Dr. Jackson to found Grass Roots Diabetes, in the hopes that the OTR program reaches as many people as possible around the world. In addition to being Founder and Executive Director of Grassroots Diabetes, Dr. Rich Jackson is also Founder and President of Health Analytics Solutions, which provides proprietary data analysis and visualizations from a variety of healthcare databases, as well as consultations on chronic disease management. During his 30 years at Joslin, Dr. Jackson was a Mary K. Iacocca Fellow, and received the Cookie Pierce Research Award from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, became head of the Immunology Section, and started the Hood Center for Prevention of Childhood Diabetes at the Joslin. He was involved with early trials to prevent type 1 diabetes, and was a Principal Investigator for the Diabetes Prevention Trial - Type 1 (DPT-1), the first NIH funded multi-center study for type 1 diabetes prevention. Beginning in 2001, he developed outreach programs in underserved areas, and was awarded a prestigious 5 million dollar Medicare/Medicaid Innovation award, to further develop these programs, using community health workers. His non-profit, Grass Roots Diabetes, is extending the impact of these programs. In addition, Dr. Jackson served as Director of Medical Affairs for Joslin’s extramural programs, with a variety of outside partners. He was also Medical Director for Joslin’s national clinical affiliation program, for which he established and tested a new set of clinical metrics for evaluating practices.  

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry are broadcasting from the offices of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute in San Diego, California. We are honored to speak with William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDE and Susan Guzman, PhD. Today, it’s all about what we at DiabetesPowerShow refer to as the people with Type 3 Diabetes…AKA Family Members, Loved Ones, and Friends of People with Diabetes. Dr. Polonsky and Dr. Guzman help us explore the many dynamic emotions and challenges that are experienced, not only by the people with Diabetes, but by those who love them. Diabetes is not a solo act…family and friends are as much a part of the process as the person with Diabetes.   William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDE Dr. Polonsky is President and Founder of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, the world's first organization wholly dedicated to studying and addressing the unmet psychological needs of people with diabetes. He is also Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Polonsky received his PhD in clinical psychology from Yale University and has served as Senior Psychologist at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, faculty member at Harvard Medical School and Chairman of the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. A licensed clinical psychologist and certified diabetes educator, he received the American Diabetes Association’s 2014 Richard R. Rubin Award for distinguished contributions to behavioral medicine and psychology. An active researcher in the field of behavioral diabetes, Dr. Polonsky’s most recent research projects have focused on quality of life in diabetes, diabetes-related distress and depression, hypoglycemic fear, and glucose monitoring behavior and attitudes in people living with diabetes. Susan Guzman, PhD Susan Guzman, PhD is a clinical psychologist specializing in diabetes.  Her clinical and research focus areas include overcoming barriers to management, family issues, and promoting attitudes that support living well with diabetes, from diagnosis throughout the lifespan. Dr. Guzman is co-founder and Director of Clinical/Educational Services at the Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI), the first non-profit organization devoted to the emotional and behavioral aspects of living with diabetes. At BDI, she developed programs for people with diabetes and their families and co-facilitates CME programs for Healthcare Professionals. 

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry welcome Doris Hobbs. Doris Hobbs has a passion for the fashion from a very glamorous time in our history. She loves all things 1940’s and 50’s, especially the new Christian Dior styles from 1947. She brings back this glamour on her website, RichInLoveFashion.com capturing stunning images from the golden age of Hollywood. Doris is thriving with Type One Diabetes. At age 33, the first thing Doris realized after been diagnosed as a Type One Diabetic, was that she had two options: She could allow it to control her life, or find the unbinding courage from within the tragedy; She chose courage. The next few days were consumed with perplexed emotions, mostly of denial, pooled from the self-belief that she could be a rare case and mysteriously cured. She was given a new role and lifestyle as a Type One Diabetic. She immediately chose to not wear it as a sympathy garment; instead, she would rather re-fashion how others perceive such a life-altering disorder. Aside from a select group of family and friends that knew of her health struggles, she somehow managed, two days after the news was confirmed, to conduct an on-location photo-shoot for her website, Rich in Love Fashion. She knew, without a doubt, at that moment, she had a purpose on earth, and found herself more determined to not allow Diabetes to hinder her little girl dreams. We, as a society, have a tendency of suppressing our fears, as mastering those can be difficult, and takes large amounts of will and courage to look in the mirror and say, “I will succeed; I can do this!” The relationship between one’s journey of self-growth and courage tends to evoke feelings of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, but allowing such emotions to take center stage is moral injustice. At birth, each and every one of us is embedded with a purpose or talent, which provides us the blueprints of our life’s story, which must be written and shared. “From all of my lessons and blessings in the last 2 1/2 years, I’ve formed an organic sense of how to live an authentic life that channels pure gratitude and glamour”. Since being diagnosed a Type One Diabetic, Doris has provided media exposure for organizations such as: Beyond Type 1, JDRF, American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Alive, and has been featured on 101.7 KKIQ, 92.1 KKDV, Diabetes Connections, and Diabetes Late Nite for her advocate efforts.

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry talk about alternate site testing. How can we lessen or eliminate the pain associated with finger sticks? To help us with that question, we welcome Dr. Christopher Jacobs, the CEO and Chief Research Engineer for Genteel. He promises that the Genteel Lancing Device will challenge everything you’ve come to believe about a lancing device. During the show, Charlie, for the first time, successfully accomplished alternate site testing, using the Genteel device. The camera clicked, as he learned that this new lancing device allows you to poke your skin once, and return to the same spot throughout the day, and draw blood without actually piercing your skin again. The unit creates a vacuum, so you can flip the lancet in the device (the sharp part) away from the skin, and do multiple blood draws from just one poke. He successfully drew blood 4 times during the show, but only stuck himself once...Charlie is now a fan of the Genteel. Dr. Christopher Jacobs is the Chief Research Engineer in the development of Genteel, and holder of 75 United States and international patents; new medical devices and instrumentation through Oregon Graduate Institute (OGI) and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Biomedical engineer, designed and assisted in patenting world’s first variable rate cardiac pacemaker; Advanced Medical Technology (AMTEK), 1969, patented. Developed Control Systems for Artificial Kidneys (Renal Clearance); University of Southern California, 1964-1965. Devised Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Dream Detector; USC County Hospital, 1966. Designed Electric Current Instrumentation to Treat Skin Disorders and electronic perspiration inhibition equipment; General Medical Corporation, 1972, patented. Set Up & Organized Medical Laboratories; USC Main Campus, 1964-1966. Doctoral Dissertation: “The Determinants of Maximum Expiratory Flow” (predicts how rapidly air can be expelled from lungs); results confirmed by experiment. Research helped test development of portable respirators, 1964-1967. 

#163 ALL GROW'D UP! He First Joined us on the Show as a T1D Child... He Returns as a Full Grown Man! On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry chatted with an old friend of the show. Mike Falk first appeared many years ago as a child, on an episode that we dedicated to children with Type One Diabetes. He was among 4 other kids ranging in age from 8 to 17. Mike was 10 at the time, and now he joins us again as an adult. Mike brought along a friend, Reed Gialketsis, who also has Type One Diabetes. She and Mike have known each other from “back in the day”, when they were both young ambassadors for the JDRF community. Also joining us in studio is Lori’s Brother, Gary, and his Wife, Ros. They do not have Diabetes, but they were a great addition to today’s show, asking questions that will help and inform people who are newly diagnosed with Diabetes.

JFRF TypeOneNation Summit 2017 Las Vegas TEEN TALK RADIO On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry chatted with six T1D teens. This show took place in front of a live audience at the ‘JDRF TypeOneNation Summit’ at the famous Flamingo Hotel and Casino on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. Hundreds of children with Type-One-Diabetes, along with their families, converged on the Las Vegas Strip to enjoy the day, meeting new friends, and socializing with old friends. There were engaging speakers, classes, exhibits, break-out sessions and, of course, a live presentation of DiabetesPowershow. Listen to the special insights and remarkable stories from our wonderful teen panelists, Erick Leavitt-14, Oaklie Leavitt-12, Conner Middlebrook-14, Savannah Frailey-15, Charles Birt-12, and Kendall Nether-15. We would like to extend a special thanks to the teens, their parents, families, and all of the amazing people who put on such a fantastic event. A wonderful time was had by all!  

#161 Type 2 Success How good choices can lead to a better life On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry talk about living successfully with Type II Diabetes. We are joined by a man who is a good example of Type II success. Lorell Hathcock is a husband and father of four children.  He was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes in July of 2015. Since then, he has found success by controlling his diet and listening to his doctor, reducing his A1C from 11.4% to 6.4%. He looks forward to improved health, as he continues to make great choices.

#160 Hypoglycemia…To Tell or Not To Tell On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, we talk about sharing the “Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” as it pertains to Hypoglycemia events in your life. We know it is very important that we, as people with Diabetes, speak openly with our Diabetes Care Team about our highs and lows. But what about other people in our lives? Should we tell our friends and co-workers? Today we talk about how sharing could possibly save your life.

On today’s show Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry talk about a wonderful program that is helping children from all around the world who have Diabetes. Spare a Rose, Save a Child is simple: they encourage people to buy one less rose on Valentine’s Day, and donate the value of that flower to children with Diabetes. Over the past three years, the campaign has raised $55,844... providing a year’s worth of supplies to over 1,000 children. This year, the campaign will run February 1 until February 14. Their goal is to continue to provide lifesaving supplies to children in need. ‘SPARE A ROSE…SAVE A CHILD’ supports the ’LIFE FOR A CHILD’ program. WHAT IS 'LIFE FOR A CHILD'? 'Life for a Child' is an International Diabetes Federation program, with the vision: NO CHILD SHOULD DIE OF DIABETES Type 1 Diabetes is a lifelong condition requiring daily insulin injections, blood glucose monitoring, education and specialist health care.   Access to this life-saving treatment is often difficult, and sometimes impossible, to achieve in less-resourced countries. Without support, many young people die soon after being diagnosed. Those who survive develop complications, such as eye damage and kidney failure. THIS IS WHERE 'LIFE FOR A CHILD' STEPS IN: We partner with Diabetes centers in lower-income countries, to provide young people with:     •    Insulin and syringes     •    Blood glucose monitoring equipment and test strips     •    Clinical care     •    HbA1c testing     •    Diabetes education, workshops, camps, resources     •    Support for health professional

DiabetesPowerShow Version 2.0...The Next 10 Years We're baaaack! After a long winter break, we are back with a new and improved DiabetesPowerShow. Or as we like to call it...DiabetesPowerShow Version 2.0.  We are excited about some great changes that are taking place in our little corner of the web. Lori, the voice our listeners have heard at the beginning of the show for all of these years, is joining Charlie and Chris as a full time Co-Host. She brings a unique prospective to the show as, what we have referred to for many years, a "Type 3 Diabetic". We here at DPS define a "Type 3" as a person who has a loved one or friend who has Diabetes. (Not to be confused with the medical / clinical Type 3 definition)  So our team represents Type 1 (Chris), Type 2 (Charlie), and "Type 3" (Lori). We have some very exciting things in store for 2017 and beyond.

On today’s show, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel talk about... The weather is starting to change, so it’s time to think about winterizing your Diabetes. What special things do you need to do in preparation for the cold weather and Diabetes?

A letter from a DiabetesPowerShow listener... Hello Diabetes Power Show, A quick note to say thank you for the time you take to educate the diabetic community. My wife and I have learned so much from your pod cast and guests over the past six months. I am a type 1 diabetic who uses an Omnipod insulin pump and CGM. I developed pancreatitis five years ago and was required to go into the hospital every three weeks to have stents placed into my pancreatic ducts to move forward with simple life activities. After eighteen months, my doctor at the University of Colorado linked me to an excellent team at the University of Minnesota to perform a Total Pancreatectomy and Auto Islet Transplantation. The surgery was 17 hours and my islet cells were transplanted into my liver. I had a 40% chance the cells would take and I would not need insulin or be diabetic. I was also informed before the surgery that I had tested positive for a GAD antibody and there was an increased chance that my system would attack the transplanted Islet cells and I would become diabetic. As you can see, my cells did not survive and I am now a type one diabetic. However, I fully accepted the outcome and entered into the surgery expecting to come out being a diabetic. I am glad to say that the pain is gone and that is half the battle. In addition to being type 1, I will have to take enzymes for digestion for the rest of my life. I started out taking injections but quickly found that it was impossible to stop some of the lows and 12 months later, I switched to an insulin pump. My lows tend to be a bit different then a normal diabetic. I do not have the same ability to take sugar and recover from a low within 15 or 30 minutes. At times, it may take 30-50 carbs to move my BG up 30-40 points. The recovery process from my lows are different every time. My CGM has saved my life a minimum of 6 times and I am thankful to have the technology. I am also thankful to have an insulin pump that can be suspended to stop the lows. My A1C has ranged from 6.9 - 9.8 and is now at 7.2.  I eat close to the same food each day and my diet is low fat and low carb due to my impaired ability to digest certain foods. I live off of Quest nutrition Shakes (link below) and Quest Nutrition bars. The bars are low sugar, low net carbs and high in fiber and protein (and they are good). The shakes are low sugar, low carb, low fat and high in protein. Even non diabetics who like to eat healthy enjoy the bars and shakes! I have also recently discovered Paleo bars (Sunflower butter) and the bars are also low sugar, low net carbs and taste good. My success is due to the love and support of my wife. I would not be where I am today without her continuous care and concern for my well being. She has been with me every step of the way and has never given up on me or my health. I see the stress the disease causes her and she worries about my overall health and longevity of life. We have been married for 24 years and we hope the future blesses us with many, many more.   I have been fortunate enough to have excellent doctors who respond to e-mail, phone calls and are experts in their professions. At some point, they may add value to your show and have the ability to help others who listen to your POD cast.. After all they have been successful keeping me alive and when you consider I have no pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, no pain and am a type 1 diabetic… That is no small feat… Through the process, I have found that no one is the same and we all have different struggles with the same goals in mind. To live a normal life, love our families and contribute to society.  Thanks again for providing such amazing insight into the ever changing world of diabetes. You are helping the diabetic community in more ways than you will ever know! Sincerely, Steve and Christy Ewing

On today's DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, Chris Daniel, and our official behind-the-scenes announcer, Lori Cherry, celebrate ten years…that's right…a full decade of Diabetes podcasting. In celebration of this milestone, we indulge ourselves, as we reminisce about the amazing adventure this show has been for us. We have met so many incredible people from all around the world in the Diabetes community. We have traveled from coast to coast, attending Diabetes events as ambassadors for not only DiabetesPowerShow, but for the Diabetes community at large. On August 28, 2006, DiabetesPowerShow was born. When we started, we were not 100% sure there would be a show number 2, or that we would be around the following month. Here we are, August 28, 2016, and we are going stronger than ever! Very few podcasts that involve 2 or more co-hosts survive more than a few episodes. We started in the very beginning of the new technology called ‘podcasting’. Out of the first wave of thousands of podcasts, created at that time, covering a variety of topics, (now there are millions) there are just a handful of remaining ‘original' podcasters. We proudly count ourselves among that small group of people. The five of us have developed a bond and friendship that is unbreakable. After 10 years, whether the microphones are turned on or off, we can almost read each other’s minds, and finish each other’s sentences. DiabetesPowerShow is the longest consistently-running Diabetes related podcast in the world. We are committed to taking this show into the future, as we all work towards a cure for this thing called Diabetes.

Here on DiabetesPowerShow, we have often said that "taking good care of yourself with Diabetes is not rocket science"...well...on today's show, we actually put that theory to the test...with an actual Rocket Scientist...really...a real live NASA Rocket Scientist! Ernie Prado serves as a Technical Project Manager at NASA's Johnson Space Center in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF) where astronauts train prior to spaceflight. At the SVMF, he leads projects to create, maintain, and upgrade full-size International Space Station trainers and mockups that astronauts will use during the course of their careers. In addition to his work at NASA, he is involved in manufacturing large-scale 3D Printers. Ernie holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautical Sciences and Engineering from UC Davis. He was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 15, and has been on an insulin pump for the past five years. He loves to educate others about Diabetes, and hopes to inspire fellow T1Ds to never stop chasing their dreams. Charlie Cherry Chris Moore Theresa Moore Chris Daniel

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, it’s all about blood glucose testing. Charlie, Chris, Theresa and Chris are joined by Dave, who has seen it all. He has had Type One Diabetes for 58 years, and has experienced the evolution of blood glucose testing, from the very early stages of development.

On today's DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel talk about Pets with Diabetes. This episode is dedicated to Chris Moore's Daughter, Angelica, whose sweet puppy passed away last weekend.  We welcome 3 special guests in studio: Nicholas Vitale DVM Nicholas grew up in Metro Detroit, and knew from a young age that he wanted to, some day, become a veterinarian. He attended undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, and holds a degree in Zoo and Aquarium Science. He then attended veterinary school, also at Michigan State, and graduated in 2011. Nicholas originally went into veterinary medicine because he wanted to be a zoo veterinarian. However, as things and interests changed, he decided that he wanted to become a pathologist. Post veterinary school, he attended and began a Residency in Anatomic Pathology at Cornell University. After approximately one year, Nicholas decided that pathology was not where he wanted to be in the veterinary medicine world. He moved back home, where he spent another year in Detroit, practicing small animal medicine. Nicholas moved to Las Vegas three years ago, and has been practicing at Desert Inn Animal Hospital ever since. Currently, he is preparing for, and studying to sit for his board accreditation, through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. When not working, Nicholas spends a lot of his free time volunteering, and being with friends. He is highly involved with The Desert Tortoise Foundation, as well as The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, and with Desert Tortoise Research and Health Monitoring. He is also involved with legal cases with Clark County Animal Control. He has a "zoo" at home, including a French Bulldog named Odin, two parrots, Finn and Jager, two ferrets, Reason and Single, as well as a tiny desert tortoise, nameless, and a bearded dragon, who is also nameless. Norma Silverman Norma is a cat lover, who rescued and adopted ‘Nutmeg’. She joins us in studio, to share her experiences with the diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately the loss of her special friend, due to complications from Diabetes. Jim Holtz RN Jim is Theresa’s boss in the Hospital Emergency Room. He is a Registered Nurse, and Manager of Critical Care. He has many years of experience as a Medical Professional. Jim tells us how frustrating it was, as a professional who cares for people in the hospital, not to recognize the signs and symptoms of Diabetes in ‘Morgan’ and ‘Gabby’, his four-legged friends at home. What are the odds…not just one dog with Diabetes…but two?    

How Does anger impact your Diabetes? How does your Diabetes impact your anger? On today's DiabetesPowerShow.com, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel welcome Bernard Golden, PHD to talk about his new book, Overcoming Destructive Anger - Strategies That Work.  Dr. Golden helps us prevent destructive anger from having a negative impact on our Diabetes journey.   '

We will be back on July 25, 2016 with all new shows with some fantastic guests. Meanwhile, enjoy lots of great shows from our archives.

We will be back on July 25, 2016 with all new shows with some fantastic guests. Meanwhile, enjoy lots of great shows from our archives.

We will be back on July 25, 2016 with all new shows with some fantastic guests. Meanwhile, enjoy lots of great shows from our archives.

We will be back on July 25, 2016 with all new shows with some fantastic guests. Meanwhile, enjoy lots of great shows from our archives.

Hypoglycemia..."The Boogeyman under the bed"... Everything you ever wanted to know about Hypoglycemia, but were afraid to ask… Today on DiabetesPowerShow, we ask one of the finest Endocrinologists in the country, Dr. C. R. Kannan, the tough questions about this dreadful condition. Somehow, the DPS team manages to produce a fun, and funny show involving a very serious topic, Hypoglycemia, while learning more than we ever knew about it.   Joining us today in studio, C. R. Kannan, M. D. Dr. Kannan is presently Director of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Red Rock Medical Center in Las Vegas.  He served as Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas from 2009 to 2013, with teaching and patient responsibilities. He was also Consultant in Endocrinology at Southwest Medical Associates in Las Vegas, from 2003 to 2010. He moved to Nevada in 2003, following many years of academic and clinical practice in Chicago. He is the former Chairman of Endocrinology at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, and Associate Chairman of Endocrinology at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. He was responsible for the combined Endocrinology Fellowship Program of Rush Presbyterian and Cook County Hospitals.  He is a tenured Professor of Medicine at Rush University, Chicago. During his tenure at Cook County and Rush Presbyterian, he won the Teacher of the Year Award ten (10) times. He has single-authored four (4) medical textbooks, and has served as an editor of the Year Book of Endocrinology for 15 years.  He has also co-authored several original articles in peer-reviewed journals.   DiabetesPowerShow Co-Host, Chris Daniel, who has Type One Diabetes, often experiences Hypoglycemia Unawareness. So when he repels off of a 300 foot cliff, his glucose numbers have to be in check. Last weekend, Chris tested his adventuresome skills at beautiful Lake Powell, where he pushed himself to the limit. Check out pics at DiabetesPowerShow.com  

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow.com, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, Chris Daniel and Guests, talk about Sleep Apnea, the not-so-silent killer. To help guide us through this disturbing, and all too common health issue, and it’s effects on people with Diabetes, we welcome, live in studio, Dr. R D Prabhu.    Dr. Prabhu is a seasoned medical doctor with over 40 years of experience. He is a noted specialist in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. As the Director of The Sleep Center of Nevada, Dr. Prabhu has a very special interest in sleep medicine, because of the tremendous impact sleep has upon the overall health of his patients.   

#148 When Diabetes Technology Fails... Do you have a backup plan?   Isn't technology wonderful? But what happens when things break down? Do you have a backup plan? On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, we figure out an Emergency Plan B.  

#147 HAPPINESS BY THE NUMBERS / 9 Steps to Authentic Happiness by Dr. Heather Silvio Do you want to be happy and healthy in body, mind, and spirit? Are you living the life of your dreams? Allow Happiness by the Numbers: 9 Steps to Authentic Happiness to guide you to increase physical health, by improving how you care for your body, enhancing emotional health, by uncovering the real you and what you want, and strengthening spiritual health, by heightening your connection to self and others. Recognize that dreams are the reality you have yet to create. Regardless of your current life circumstances, this transformational program will show you how you can choose happiness. By using a step-by-step guide to making immediate, short-term, and long-term changes, you can dramatically increase your subjective sense of happiness. What does all of this have to do with Diabetes? EVERYTHING!!!  

On today’s show we welcome, live in studio, Podiatrist, Dr Denise Tropea. Dr. Tropea is a Board certified Podiatrist and foot surgeon with a special interest in Diabetic foot care and wound care Taking care of your feet is extremely important with Diabetes. It doesn't matter whether you have Type One or Type Two, foot care is a critical part of your Diabetes wellness. Dr. Tropea gives us the information we need to avoid the complications that can lead to serious foot problems like neuropathy and even amputation.

On today's show, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel welcome the Middlebrook family. 13 year old Conner was diagnosed T1D at the age of 2 1/2. Conner and his parents share with us their Diabetes journey. Also on today’s show, Charlie’s 6 year old Grandson is in the studio to add his two cents to the show…very cute. (See pic) Chris and Theresa share their experience on Chris’s Birthday. They fought zombies, and won the zombie apocalypse. (See pics) Also, Alysia, Charlie’s Daughter-in-law updates us on her health, after 2 bouts with Gestational Diabetes. A great time was had by all!   JDRF T1D NATION SUMMIT Charlie Cherry was invited to speak to teenage people with Type One Diabetes at the JDRF T1D Nation Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. He and his team from DiabetesPowerShow.com did what they know best...they brought a radio station set to the event venue. The idea was to do a role play with a twist. The parents played the part of a T1D teen, and the teen played the part of an adult radio personality. The radio interviewer...played by the teen...has to interview the T1D teen, played by the parent. The desired outcome is to spark conversation about their Diabetes. This is an audio clip (after all, it is radio) of Conner, "with an e", one of the teens who is interviewing an adult, and Chris Moore from DiabetesPowerShow, who is playing the part of a 13 year old boy. This was unscripted and unrehearsed...

On today's show, it’s all about the impact of Diabetes on the Hispanic- Latino community. To help us with this important topic, we welcome Dr. Felipe Gomez. Dr. Gomez is a physician with well over 40 years experience in medicine. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at University Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine in McAllen, Texas. He is passionate about all things medical, but especially issues that affect the Hispanic-Latino population. He was born in Mexico, and attended medical school in Mexico City, before coming to the United States. He has seen first-hand the ravages of Diabetes upon the Hispanic-Latino population. This makes him extremely passionate, as he practices in a very large Hispanic-Latino area within the United States. He has extensive knowledge on what needs to be done to fight the war on Diabetes. As a physician, and a member of the Hispanic-Latino community, Dr. Gomez takes great care of this at-risk population. DiabetesPowerShow is hosted by: Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moor, and Chris Daniel.

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel welcome William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDE. Dr. Polonsky shares his wisdom on dealing with Diabetes Burnout and the emotional aspects of Diabetes. About William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDE Dr. Polonsky is President and Founder of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, the world's first organization wholly dedicated to studying and addressing the unmet psychological needs of people with diabetes. He is also Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Polonsky received his PhD in clinical psychology from Yale University, and has served as Senior Psychologist at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, faculty member at Harvard Medical School, and Chairman of the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. Most recently, he received the American Diabetes Association’s 2014 Richard R. Rubin Award for distinguished contributions to behavioral medicine and psychology. An active researcher in the field of behavioral diabetes, Dr. Polonsky has served on the editorial boards of Diabetes Care, Diabetes Forecast, Clinical Diabetes, Diabetes Self-Management and Diabetes Health. His most recent research projects have focused on quality of life in diabetes, diabetes-related distress and depression, hypoglycemic fear, blood glucose monitoring behavior and attitudes in people living with diabetes, physician and patient attitudes towards insulin and oral medications, group-based behavior change programs, the influence of continuous glucose monitoring on quality of life, and emotional and behavioral responses to the diagnosis of diabetes.  

On today's DiabetesPowerShow, We welcome the Leavitt family. The entire family was in studio to share their Diabetes journey...times two. Lots of laughter and lots of tears. A fun time was had by all.  About the Leavitt Family Jason and Michelle have been married for 18 years, and have three children; Jace the oldest son is 16, Erick the middle son is 13, and the youngest is daughter Oaklie who is 11. Their diabetic journey started in November 2011, when Michelle took Erick to the doctor, for what she believed was a urinary tract infection, due to frequent urination. Erick was diagnosed with T1D, which opened up a whole world the family knew nothing about. Over the next couple of years, the family worked to control Erick’s blood sugars, while learning all they could about T1D. This led them to become very involved with the JDRF. Almost exactly three years later, in November of 2014, their daughter, Oaklie, was also diagnosed with T1D, after exhibiting similar signs to what Erick had shown. Although mentally and emotionally difficult to comprehend having another T1D, they were confident in maintaining a healthy and normal life for now two of their children. The Leavitts have taken a positive outlook, and learned to embrace their new life of living with T1D. They continue to be involved with the JDRF, as both Erick and Oaklie are Youth Ambassadors for the organization, as well as participating in the One Walk yearly. This year, both Jason and Erick will be participating in the JDRF Ride to Cure in Tucson, Arizona, which is a 104 mile bike ride to support T1D. Upon learning that Oaklie was also T1D, one of the changes that had to be made was their walk team name, which up to that point was Team diabErick. A party was held with all of their walk team supporters, as a kick off to introduce the new team name.

On today's DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel welcome Patrick Sheehan. Patrick is a recent graduate of Dartmouth College, where he focused his studies on Biomedical Engineering. From a young age, Patrick’s father, Dr. Peter Sheehan, a pioneer of T2D prevention and management, actively engaged him in his work in addressing the crisis relating to diabetes, its complications, and obesity. While finishing up his third year of college, his father’s sudden passing sparked his dedication to continue his father’s legacy, by co-founding the Peter Sheehan Diabetes Care Foundation. Working alongside his mother and many of his father’s former colleagues, Patrick is passionate about promoting his father’s philosophy, that prevention is the best approach to curbing the diabetes epidemic. Short bio about PSDCF: The Peter Sheehan Diabetes Care Foundation seeks to reduce the incidence of T2D, while improving the lives of those already afflicted with the disease. We seek to improve T2D care and prevention for at-risk populations, educate communities to prevent the onset of T2D and the complications, and organize forums for scientific ideas exchange to further the understanding of T2D. PSDCF is passionate about taking on the global T2D epidemic, by empowering communities with the necessary tools to manage and improve their health. Our current activities:  • Sheehan Population Health Initiative:  ◦ projects in Chinatown NYC (our initial project), Seneca Nation, Jamaica, Russia ◦ We are partnering with University of Buffalo Center for Integrated Global Health Sciences and SUNY Global Health Institute to provide data analytical support ◦ Purpose: PSDCF works with culturally competent clinics in order to effectively deliver patient-centered health care services that meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of patients. We support patient care teams to help formulate personalized plans of care and improve patient motivation and self-management. We support the use of EMR for collection of evidence-based population health data to drive the use of risk prediction tools and assist doctors in decision-making. We support population-specific academic studies on the efficacy of diabetes medication. We support the use of telemedicine and outpatient services to ease patient access to care and improve the efficacy of plans of care • Cuba Scientific Exchange Program: March 29-April 3rd, 2016 ◦ PSDCF will send a team of five leading U.S. doctors in the field of diabetes to Cuba to meet with a team of eight Cuban physicians and to visit labs and health facilities around the country • Diabetes Prevention Education ◦ Currently organizing projects at Dartmouth College (April 23rd, 2016) and Puerto Rico (projected for August-September, 2016) to address diabetes from 'teenager to grandfather’ - a community approach that engages multiple generations of a family • Inaugural Diabetes Complications: Prevention & Management Conference in NYC on August 5-6, 2016 ◦ The mission is to create the open discussion of present and future developments in the biology, treatments, and technology involved in diabetes.  ◦ • 15th annual Wound Healing: Science & Industry Conference in Puerto Rico in February 2017 (my father founded the conference in 1999) ◦ The mission is to update practicing, research, and industry scientists on the timeliest advances in wound healing.  ◦

On today's DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel welcome Daniele Hargenrader, AKA the Diabetes Dominator. Daniele is the bestselling author of Unleash Your Inner Diabetes Dominator. She is a nutritionist, Diabetes and health coach, and certified personal trainer. Daniele is an international speaker, has presented at Fortune 100 companies and top ranked hospitals, and has dedicated herself to teaching people how to live the life they imagined through taking control of their power of choice. She has been living with type 1 Diabetes since 1991. Daniele founded Diabetes Dominator in 2009, with the intention of serving those who are looking for a path to turn a perceived adversity into an advantage, through the Diabetes Dominator system and the Six Pillars of Total Health. She helps individuals from all walks of life to think, eat, and move in ways that allow them to achieve a quality of health and life that they previously thought unattainable.

Urban Miyares
 Veteran, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, living well with diabetes On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel welcome Urban Miyares. Urban is a nationally recognized blinded Vietnam veteran with Diabetes, an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and educator, mentor, author/writer, inventor and patent holder, television and film personality, and world-class athlete! In 1985, Urban founded the Disabled Businesspersons Association, a national, volunteer-based charity, assisting in the rehabilitation and back-to-work of people with disabilities. He is also Director of both the Western Region Veterans Business Resource Center, and Challenged America, a free learn-to-sail recreational rehabilitation program for kids and adults with disabilities. Urban was a member of the record-setting Challenged America 2003 Transpac Team, the first crew of sailors with significant disabilities to race in the 98-year history of the Transpacific ("Transpac") Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Hawaii. In 2004, Urban received a kidney transplant, and has been able to continue his busy life-style without interruption. Among his many amazing life stories, Urban shares his experience of being left for dead in a body bag in Vietnam, only to be discovered alive by a medic, who opened the bag to put a toe tag on him. This was where his personal Diabetes journey began.  

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow.com podcast, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, and Theresa Moore are joined, IN STUDIO by CHRIS DANIEL! Thats right…Chris Daniel is IN THE HOUSE! It’s been a long time since Chris was live and in person with us. With all 4 of us in the studio, the vibe was palpable. We had a great discussion about keeping a balanced life, and how it impacts your Diabetes in a very positive way. Yes, insulin and other meds are very important. Technology is very important. Exercise is very important. Diet is very important. But a well-balanced life has a profound impact on all of these things…Enjoy!

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel are honored to have two very special guests, Robert Davis and Jay Barth. Robert Davis Senior Master Sergeant Robert Money Davis, a.k.a. "Money D" is a 25 year veteran who was wounded in combat while carrying 7.5 million dollars to a base near Baghdad, Iraq. His claim to fame is falling out of a helicopter two stories up, with 9 million dollars strapped to his leg. While flying in a Blackhawk helicopter, they were coming into Baghdad International Airport, and the base was under attack. Mortar rounds were landing near the airport. While attempting to land, one mortar round exploded near the runway, and shook the helicopter. The door was open, and SMSGt Davis was adjusting his seat belt. The weight of the money dragged him out of the helicopter and onto the Tarmac. He has served in combat in almost every country in the Middle East. He served most of his career as a financial analyst, spending the final years, both as a Combat Comptroller, trained in combat, and as a Superintendent of Finance, and as a First Sergeant. He also served in the combat theater as a Convoy Commander. During part of his career, he served as a Commandant of the Leadership Schools in Europe, and was awarded Commandant of the Year for Europe Air Forces.
He has been awarded the Bronze Star for heroism. During a horrible fire fight, SMSGt Davis single-handily fought off insurgents, and was able to eliminate the enemy, and rescue his troops. He has been awarded 67 awards and medals. He has been awarded the Outstanding Senior Non Commission Officer of the Year for Financial Management for the entire Air Force. He was also awarded Superintendent and NCO of the Year, respectively, for Financial Management for the Air Force. He holds the record as the most decorated Financial Management Specialist in the Air Force.
He was medically retired after the explosion that ended his career. He had to learn how to eat, speak, and walk all over again. He is an Incomplete Quadriplegic, but through his Dive Alliance experiences, he is thriving, and living a full life.
His greatest accomplishments are his children. He has a daughter, Addie Davis, who is 33, a daughter, Amanda Arthur, who is 30, and a son, Aidyn who is 9. He is married to the former Patricia Marshall. He is eternally grateful to his sweetheart, Patty, for all she has done to raise the children while he went away serving in combat. 
 Jay Barth Jay is the Founder of Dive Alliance, an organization specializing in training for Veterans and those with disabilities. He has been Diving for over 35 years, and is a Course Director (SCUBA Instructor Trainer). Jay is actively involved in training Veterans to dive, and focuses on those who have PTSD and physical limitations. Jay is actively involved in underwater searching and salvaging. During Jay’s career, he has been involved in training, and has worked with many companies worldwide, including small businesses, fortune 500 companies, government, and military. During this time, he was awarded the Boss of Bosses Award for the Army 19th Special Forces, and the Pro Patria Award (Employer of the Year) for the combined forces of the National Guard and Reserves, awarded by the Secretary of Defense.

BREAKING NEWS… Two popular Diabetes media brands join forces…The world will never be the same! On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, we kick off the first week of 2016 with exciting news. Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore and Chris Daniel welcome, in studio, David Edelman, to make the official announcement about the collaboration between two very popular Diabetes media brands: and . Each of these Power-Houses are the best in their respective areas in the Diabetes on-line community. Both have been around for 10 years, and have withstood the test of time. Both have proven track records of dependable content, consistent programming and publishing, and solid growth over the last decade. In the coming weeks and months, DiabetesPowerShow podcast traffic will be directed to a special page and player on . We here at DiabetesPowerShow are honored to be a part of such a great brand and a wonderful group of people. Our combined audience will reach a substantial number of people impacted by Diabetes.

Today, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel welcome back to DiabetesPowerShow, Chef Robert Lewis, The Happy Diabetic. Chef Robert has become a tradition here at DiabetesPowerShow, and once again, he is going to help us get through the Holiday Season, avoiding those extreme high blood sugars that often ruin our holiday fun. The Good Chef has lots of great advice, that will keep us off the blood sugar roller coaster, so we can enjoy our family and friends during this wonderful time of year. He is a Chef, Author, Speaker and a Person Living with Diabetes. Growing up in Los Angeles offered Chef Robert a culinary experience he will always cherish. Family cooks and guests in his home were experts in preparing Jewish, Mexican, Middle and Far Eastern, and traditional dishes, which gave him a love for food and the creative outlet it provided. Chef Robert graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in 1976. In 1998, he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Thus began his motivation to create great tasting dishes, that are easy to prepare. Much of what he heard in those early days was about the foods that were prohibited. He suspected that his days of good eating were over. Yet as he worked through his ups and downs, he came to realize that the selection of foods he could and should eat was vast, and included many of his favorites. This motivated him to attempt to create delicious, diabetic-friendly dishes that were also easy to prepare. Chef Robert is a nationally-recognized author, public speaker, and spokesperson for all people affected with diabetes. He travels the country speaking on the benefits of healthy eating, not only for people affected with diabetes, but also for anyone who would like to eat and live a healthy lifestyle. Robert has collaborated with Lee Iacocca and Dr. Denise Faustman of Harvard Medical School, and is a State Captain for the Iacocca Foundation. He has worked with Al Roker, Ben Vereen, Richard Simmons, Ann Curry, Indy car racer Charlie Kimble, The Amazing Race Winner Nat Strand, and many others! Chef Robert has spoken in hospitals and health fairs worldwide. With Robert’s focus on healthy cuisine, he is considered a pro when it comes to food preparation and nutrition. Robert is a frequent guest on TV and radio. He has appeared on ESPN’s Cold Pizza. Robert is the author of 2 best selling cookbooks. Chef Robert is producing a “Reality” TV show “Cooking Across America”, and has been featured in Diabetes Health Magazine, The Radish, KWQC, NBC, and the Diabetic Living Magazine. Chef Robert has been selected by Sanofi and Everyday Health to do consumer online cooking videos. He is a keynote speaker for Taking Control of Your Diabetes all across the USA. He has worked with Sanofi, Abbott, Accu-Check-Roche, American Diabetes Association, Lyons Club International, Rotary Clubs, University of Wisconsin, Genesis Hospitals, Hy-Vee Grocery Stores, Kroger stores, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Hill and Valley Sugar Free Bakeries. His recipes celebrate great-tasting food, that both diabetics and non-diabetics can enjoy. Robert’s cookbooks are filled with tips, tidbits, and humorous anecdotes that he hopes will make cooking fun! You are not what you eat, you are how much you eat! Visit Chef Robert on the web at:

*CC CM TM CD 411 NT T1D RDN LDWe couldn't think of a sub-title for this show, so here’s the translation…Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel get all the information (411) on Nikola Trajkovski, who has Type One Diabetes, and is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, and a Licensed Dietitian. (Don’t judge me...I haven't slept in 2 days…) On today's DiabetesPowerShow.com, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel welcome, in studio, Nikola Trajkovski RDN, LD. Nick is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, and a Licensed Dietitian. Nick is also a Type 1 Diabetic.Diagnosed at the age of 4, Nick brings a lifetime of experience in dealing with T1D. He is now a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian. He is working toward becoming a CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator).  Nick shares some of his life experience in dealing with T1D. He also gives us some practical diet advice to help us make wise choices, as we navigate though life with Diabetes. Also on the show, Charlie welcomes, in studio, his favorite high school teacher, Don Day, and his lovely wife, Bette. Mr. Day was a music teacher and choir director. He was a true inspiration to Charlie, and made an impression that followed him throughout his life. Charlie is currently in pre-production for the feature-length documentary film, The Children of Diabetes...Needles, Pumps, and Finger Sticks. The soundtrack for the film is provided by the National Children's Diabetes Choir, which is also directed by Charlie. This project might not have happened without those early life experiences gained under the direction and inspiration of Don Day. Don will also be lending his talent as a local Arizona choir director for the film. Bette is a creative person, who has built a business around her artistic talents. She designs and creates ornaments for home decor. Check out her work at:

On today's Diabetes Power Show, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel, welcome Type 1 Diabetics, and the Co-Founders of DiabetesSportsProject.com, Casey Boren and Eric Tozer. Diabetes Sports Project (DSP) is an organization built to inspire. Led by a group of world-class athletes who thrive with Diabetes, their stories, athletic accomplishments, and community outreach empower others to live healthy, responsible, and active lives.   Casey Boren just completed Ironman World Championship on October 10th in Kona, HI. Casey has embraced his disease, learning how to manage his symptoms, while undergoing rigorous training for upcoming competitions, and working a full-time job. As a result of his fierce determination to overcome any hurdles, Casey has completed 14 Ironmans, was part of the inaugural Run Across America in 2011, represented Team USA at the 2014 Long Course  Triathlon  World Championships, and is a sub 3hr. Marathoner. Eric Tozer is a Diabetes Ambassador, who was Captain of his NCAA soccer team, was part of the inaugural Run Across America, and has completed numerous Ironman Triathlons and Marathons. He is a senior sales executive for a big-data healthcare company, and lives with his family in California.

On today’s DiabetesPowerShow Charlie, Chris, Theresa, and Chris celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day with a couple of Family Diabetes Stories. Theresa Moore's Father, Randy LeBlanc, and Chris Moore's Brother, Shawn (and Shawn’s Daughter, Savanna)  

Dr. Samuel A Kantor, MDLas Vegas, NV On today's DiabetesPowerShow, it's all about your kidneys. Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore and Chris Daniel are honored to welcome, in studio, Dr. Samuel A Kantor.  Dr. Kantor completed his medical training at MCP/Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, PA. He then pursued a fellowship in Nephrology at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, and served as Chief Nephrology fellow. Dr. Kantor was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the College of Community Health Sciences at the University of Alabama. Dr. Kantor is now a Partner at the Nevada Kidney Disease and Hypertension Centers in Las Vegas, NV. He has served on the Speaker Bureaus of Abbott Laboratories and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Dr. Kantor is board certified in Nephrology since 2003.

On today's , Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore and Chris Daniel talk about Diabetes and your teeth with Dr. Gil Suarez and Dr. Curry Leavitt.  Dr. Gil Suarez Dr. Suarez attended University of Nevada-Reno for his undergraduate degree in biology, and graduated from the University Of Maryland Baltimore College Of Dental Surgery with his D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree in 1993.After graduating from dental school, Dr. Suarez completed a one year hospital residency, and then moved to Las Vegas in 1994.Dr. Gil Suarez is a family and cosmetic dentist, who has been successfully practicing in Las Vegas for 21 years. He is a devoted father of two children: Sofia age 13 and Nico age 11.Dr. Suarez is very dedicated to health and fitness in his spare time; he practices yoga on a regular basis as well as strength training.   Dr. Curry Leavitt Dr. Leavitt is a native of Las Vegas, who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Biology at the University of Utah. He graduated cum laude from TempleUniversity School of Dentistry, where he received numerous awards in research and clinical achievement. After graduating dental school, he was accepted into theUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham’s Periodontology program, where he received training in multiple surgical and medical disciplines. Dr. Leavitt received dual certificatesin Periodontology from UAB, and from the Birmingham Veterans Affairs hospital.Dr. Leavitt enjoys teaching, and has lectured to large groups concerning the effects of periodontal disease on systemic health and ridge augmentation techniques. He is also anadjunct professor at the University of Nevada School of Medicines dental GPR program. Dr. Leavitt has interests in esthetic gingival surgery, bone augmentation, and dentalimplant surgery, and attends and lectures at multiple meetings each year to provide cutting edge technology and techniques for the benefit of his patients.

On today's DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry shares his thoughts upon returning home from his 40 year high school class reunion. (Oh my!) Then Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel are joined by Rodney Miller. Rodney is a Type 1 Diabetic, as well as a Competitive Strongman who resides in Midland, Texas with his wife Suzanne, daughter Kiera, and two Great Danes, Eisen and Fergus. He uses his sport to bring more awareness and advocacy to the Diabetic community. Having dealt with Type 1 for the last 28 years, Rodney has a unique perspective on the disease. Rodney's mantra of "Diabetes doesn't define who I am as a person" promotes a sense self-empowerment in others. When Rodney isn't lifting cars or picking up large stones, he is a petroleum landman in the oil and gas industry. Having spent 10 years working and negotiating in a high-risk field such as this takes a resiliency that he attributes to his years of dealing with a 24/7 disease. Rodney also provides training programs and performance-based nutrition for clients all over the United States. Coming soon... Look for his documentary on what it is like to be an athlete and a diabetic. 

On today's DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel welcome David Edelman. David is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and advocate with a passion for helping people live healthier, happier and more hopeful lives. Two of his major roles are as Co-Founder and CEO of Diabetes Daily, a leading diabetes online community, and Director of Product Strategy at LabStyle Innovations, creators of Dario, a smartphone-powered blood glucose meter and diabetes management platform.  The thread that connects his work is a belief that we can create smart software to help people understand their health, figure out what to do next, and sustain positive choices for the long run. In practice, this means bringing together real-time health data (blood sugars, activity levels, food choices), providing contextually relevant education, and sustaining positive behaviors through social support.  David's other passions include promoting entrepreneurship and economic development in Northeast Ohio. He is President of the Hebrew Free Loan Association, a non-profit organization that has been providing interest-free loans to responsible individuals since 1904. They have helped over 25,000 families with over $8.5 million dollars in loans. Connect to David:  

"Emotional Eating with Diabetes" is an easy-to-read guide to overcoming the many challenges around food that can develop in a life with a disease that revolves around what we eat. This required focus on food can lead to using food in a self-destructive manner to cope with the tremendous emotional and mental burden that comes with managing diabetes. This book will help you build a relationship with food that leaves you feeling proud of your choices, never deprived, and with the knowledge that you are giving your body and your life with diabetes the compassion that you need and deserve. Learn more about the author, Ginger Vieira, at Living in Progress Wellness & Diabetes Coaching:   Other books by Ginger Vieira:

Charlie Lawrence is Co-Founder (with wife Donna) of Ulster County JDF, (Juvenile Diabetes Foundation) as it was known in 1975. Both Charlie and Donna have continued to be JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) volunteers, spanning 40 years. Charlie has served on local, state, and national committees in various aspects of advocacy, strategic planning, and volunteer recruitment. He's also been involved in training, fundraising, event planning, and management, including galas, walks, and the Ride to Cure Diabetes. He will be riding in his 13th Ride in LaCrosse WI, and has previously participated in 12 other rides...Death Valley, California (10 times) Killington, VT, and Tucson, AZ. As a Family Ride Team for the Hudson Valley Chapter of JDRF, Charlie (and son Chad, daughter Melissa as riders, and wife Donna as a route volunteer) has raised over $133,000.  Both Chad and Melissa have T1D.   Melissa (Lawrence) Winters has had T1D for 21 years. She is a Walk to Cure Diabetes (now "One Walk") Committee member for the Ulster County Walk, as part of the Northeastern NY JDRF Chapter. She will be riding in her 5th Ride to Cure Diabetes for the Hudson Valley Chapter of JDRF in the 2015 La Crosse, WI event. Previously, she has completed 4 other rides; three in Death Valley, and one in Tucson.   Chad Lawrence was diagnosed in 1974 at the age of 23 months. He has never let diabetes stop him from being active in cycling. He will be riding in his 13th Ride in LaCrosse WI, and has previously participated in 12 other rides (Death Valley, CA 10 times, Killington, VT, and Tucson, AZ). He is an avid mountain biker, road biker, and continues racing BMX.   Donna Lawrence coordinates many of the Lawrence Family Ride Team fundraising events, including knitting her fingers to the bone to create scarves and other crafts to sell on behalf of the ride. She also serves on the Walk to Cure Diabetes (now "One Walk") Committee for the Ulster County Walk, as part of the Northeastern NY JDRF Chapter.