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CGMs, Carb Counting and GLP-1s in Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes care has changed a lot. From earlier screening and diabetes staging to diabetes technology, clinicians have more tools than ever, but also more to keep up with.In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Hormachea, RDN, CDCES, to break down what clinicians need to know about modern type 1 diabetes management.Key takeaways:Who should be screened for type 1 diabetes and what autoantibodies to look forThe difference between stage 1, stage 2, and stage 3 type 1 diabetesWhy diabetes technology is changing how we teach carbohydrate countingHow to interpret CGM data without making patients fear every glucose spikeWhere low- and non-nutritive sweeteners fit into diabetes careWhy weight management is different for patients with type 1 diabetesWhat clinicians should know about GLP-1 medications in type 1 diabetesIf it's been a while since you reviewed type 1 diabetes, this episode will get you caught up on what's changing and what matters most in clinical practice.Peas and Hoppy Meal Guide - use EXAMROOM for 20% off. Resources Mentioned:Connect with SarahADA Guide to Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes 4th EditionType 1 Diabetes and Pregnancy Any Questions? Send Me a MessageSupport the showConnect with Colleen:InstagramLinkedInSign up for my FREE Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics delivered to your inbox each week.Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.
On this episode of Diabetes Connections In the news… The FDA approves a new indication and health benefit for Mounjaro, lots of CGM news including an update on Medicare coverage for people who don't use insulin and a new study about using CGM when you don't have diabetes, metformin and aging, statins and type 2, and did you know there was a Dolly Parton diabetes connections? That and much more... Check out all of our events like Moms' Night Out and Club 1921 here. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Omnipod - Simplify Life All about Dexcom All about VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com On this episode of Diabetes Connections In the news… The FDA approves a new indication and health benefit for Mounjaro, lots of CGM news including an update on Medicare coverage for people who don't use insulin and a new study about using CGM when you don't have diabetes, metformin and aging, statins and type 2, and did you know there was a Dolly Parton diabetes connections? That and much more.. that's coming up right after this. (AD BREAK) Welcome! I'm your host Stacey Simms and this is an In The News episode.. where we bring you the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. A reminder that you can find the sources and links and a transcript and more info for every story mentioned here in the show notes. Welcome to September! Want to let you know about a webinar I'm doing with Abbott later this month. That's Sept 23 at 7pm ET. We'll be talking about ketones, DKA and learn more about their dual CGM/ketone monitor that was just approved – more on that coming up. But please register – the link is in the show notes. So much going on over here – tomorrow night we have our Club 1921 in Charlotte, later this month Moms' Night Out Detroit/Bloomfield and in October we're going to Seattle. Please join us. More at d-c dot com slash events. Okay.. our top story this week: XX Another indication for Mounjaro – the FDA approved it to lower the risk of major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events (MACE), including CV death, non-fatal heart attack, or non-fatal stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for these events. Mounjaro – the brand name of tirzepatide - is already approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar in adults and children 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes. The approval was based on results from the largest and longest tirzepatide study to date, enrolling more than 13,000 participants across 30 countries over more than four and a half years. In the trial, Mounjaro demonstrated non-inferiority to Trulicity (dulaglutide), a GLP-1 treatment with established cardiovascular benefit, with an 8% lower rate of cardiovascular death, heart attack or stroke (MACE-3). The estimated hazard ratio for time to first MACE was 0.92 (95.3% CI: 0.83, 1.01) for Mounjaro compared to Trulicity (dulaglutide). https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fda-approves-lillys-mounjaro-tirzepatide-to-reduce-cardiovascular-risk-in-adults-with-type-2-diabetes-302862415.html XX The FDA approves the Libre Duo – the first device designed to continuously monitor both blood sugar levels and ketone levels in people with diabetes. The Libre Duo 10-Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System is now approved for those ages 2 and older. Until now, the agency said, people had to monitor ketone levels with separate tests that only provided a single measurement at one point in time. The new system combines blood sugar and ketone tests and monitors them continuously. Readings -- and alerts in case of dangerous trends -- are sent wirelessly to a smartphone app. The FDA previously granted "breakthrough device" status to the system, which is meant to expedite the device's development and review. https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/fda-oks-blood-sugar-ketone-monitor/5521787688375/ XX Diabetes tech firms Dexcom and Abbott are watching closely for a Medicare coverage expansion that could significantly broaden access to their glucose sensors. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is expected to expand Medicare coverage of continuous glucose monitors to people with diabetes who do not take insulin. Currently, coverage is limited to people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who take insulin or have a history of problematic low blood sugar. Dexcom CEO Jake Leach told investors in a late July earnings call that the company expects to hear back from the CMS before the end of the year, with coverage going into effect in mid-2027. Dexcom presented results of a randomized, controlled trial earlier this summer at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions that it expects will support the CMS' decision. The 26-week study found that people who used a CGM had a larger hemoglobin A1C reduction than the control group and spent five more hours per day in a normal glucose range than the control group. https://www.medtechdive.com/news/dexcom-abbott-await-medicare-coverage-expansion-for-cgms/828775/ XX A new study suggests continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) may offer benefits for people with type 1 diabetes that go beyond improving blood sugar and reducing hypoglycemia. Researchers analyzed health records from more than 8,400 adults with type 1 diabetes receiving care through the Veterans Health Administration. Over one to four years of follow-up, people who started using a CGM had a 10% to 16% lower risk of death from any cause compared with those who did not use one. The association appeared strongest among people over age 65 and those who were not using insulin pumps. Researchers did not find meaningful differences based on A1C, race or ethnicity, or frailty. Importantly, this was an observational study using medical records, not a randomized clinical trial, so it cannot prove that CGM use directly caused the lower death rate. But the findings suggest CGM may have important long-term health benefits beyond glucose management.https://visualize.jove.com/42319755-continuous-glucose-monitoring-initiation-is-associated-with-reduced-mortality-in-older-onset-type-1-diabetes-patients-a-target-trial-emulation-study-within-the-veterans-health-administration XX We've been talking about people without diabetes using CGMs for a long time.. now a new study weighs in. Research published in JAMA finds that this wellness trend isn't helpful for people without a diabetes diagnosis. They found that the strongest evidence for CGM use is for people who are already living with diabetes, but not for those without the condition who use them for wellness purposes. It's also worth noting, though, that this new study is a narrative review. This means that the researchers drew their conclusions from the findings reported in several other studies. More randomized controlled trials would be necessary to see whether there are any meaningful health benefits of using a CGM if you don't have diabetes. Dower also warned that constantly monitoring your blood sugar when you don't have diabetes could lead to unintended health anxiety. In some cases, you may even make accidental lifestyle changes that could be harmful. "[Blood sugar] spikes may occur after meals, but if this leads someone to replace healthy food such as fruit with unhealthy food such as something high in fat but low in carbohydrate, the glucose information has done more harm than good," Dower said. https://www.verywellhealth.com/blood-sugar-monitor-for-people-without-diabetes-12058575 XX Could metformin somehow influence the biological processes that drive aging? A new review found evidence that metformin may affect several key features of aging, including how cells use energy, inflammation, cellular damage and even some changes in gene activity. Animal studies have shown longer lifespans or improvements in markers of biological aging, while some human studies have also found promising results. But researchers say there's still no proof that metformin actually slows aging or helps healthy people live longer. Most human research has involved people with diabetes or other health conditions, and one large trial found that while metformin helped prevent type 2 diabetes, it did not reduce cancer, cardiovascular disease or deaths. Researchers say larger clinical trials in people without diabetes are needed to determine whether metformin can truly extend healthy lifespan—or whether its benefits are primarily related to preventing and treating specific diseases. https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/metformin-may-influence-longevity-through-the-gut-microbiome-and-epigenetic-changes-416035 XX More to come including more research on a spice thought to help diabetes, predictions about the number of people who may be living with type 1 in the years to come around the world, and a connection I didn't know about between diabetes and Dolly Parton. XX A compound found in turmeric may help protect blood vessels from some of the damage caused by Type 1 diabetes. In rats, curcumin reduced inflammation, improved cellular signaling, and restored vascular health to levels resembling those of nondiabetic animals. The results hint at a possible new way to reduce the long-term cardiovascular risks of diabetes, but human trials are still needed. Curcumin, the natural compound responsible for turmeric's vivid yellow color, is widely studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260824065543.htm XX New research estimates the number of people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) worldwide will increase by 29% from 9.4 million in 2025 to 12.1 million in 2049. This will be presented at EASD, the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 – Oct 2 The USA will see an increase of over half a million, going from 1,492,825 to 2,055,235. The authors suggest that the reasons for the predicted high incidence and prevalence in 2049 in countries such as Australia, US, UK are likely to be a combination of genetics, environmental triggers and also high case detection rates (due to the good health care infrastructure here and in other HIC). Unlike previous estimates, the DIAMOND-T1D model takes historical patterns of insulin availability into account and aims to provide global, regional and country-specific estimates of T1D incidence, prevalence and mortality from 1900 to 2050. Although the majority of people with T1D live in high-income countries (HIC) and middle-income countries (MIC), the largest relative increase in the T1D prevalence is expected to occur in LIC as access to insulin, glucose monitoring and survival all improve in those countries. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260828/Type-1-diabetes-cases-projected-to-increase-worldwide-by-2049.aspx XX Early initiation of statins after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. According to the Lancet Commission, nearly half of dementia cases could theoretically be prevented by eliminating 14 risk factors. "Detecting and treating high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) from midlife is one such highlighted risk factor," From Danish registers, researchers identified 132,585 statin-naive individuals who developed type 2 diabetes from 2006 through 2019, with follow-up until the end of 2021. Medical records were searched for diagnoses of all-cause dementia. A clone-censor-weight design was used to analyze dementia incidence in patients with no statin initiation within five years after diagnosis, in those with early statin initiation within one year and in those with late statin initiation between one and five years after diagnosis. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-early-statins-diagnosis-diabetes-dementia.html XX We are heartbroken over the loss of our friend Dolly Parton. Dolly was a beloved icon whose extraordinary generosity, warmth, and compassion touched countless lives, including those of the Children's Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. Her support of The Carousel Ball and Carousel of Hope Ball reflected her deep commitment to helping children and families affected by type 1 diabetes. Beyond her remarkable talent, Dolly will be remembered for the kindness and joy she shared so generously with others. Our hearts are with her family, friends, and all who loved her as we celebrate her extraordinary life and lasting legacy. She will be deeply missed.
Your CGM can do a lot more than tell you which foods “spike” you. If you've ever eaten the same breakfast on two different mornings and gotten two totally different blood glucose curves, you're not imagining it. We're walking through a simple, high-signal CGM experiment that isolates one of the biggest hidden drivers of glucose control: sleep.Here's the twist: we freeze the food instead of treating food as the variable. For seven days, we keep breakfast the same (the host uses oatmeal with measured portions at the same time each morning), then we log sleep and watch what happens to waking glucose, post-breakfast glucose response, and how long it takes to come back down. The takeaway is practical and a little uncomfortable: one night of short or disrupted sleep can be enough to make the exact same meal look “worse” on your continuous glucose monitor.We also connect the dots to the science, including evidence that sleep restriction can measurably reduce insulin sensitivity and large real-world findings linking better sleep to lower glucose responses to meals. If weight loss is your goal, sleep matters twice, because poor sleep can raise your glucose response and also shift hunger and satiety hormones (ghrelin up, leptin down), making tomorrow's choices harder. We share a clean, screenshot-ready protocol, plus a reminder not to manufacture bad sleep for data and not to let sleep anxiety become another sleep problem.If you try the one-week breakfast test, share your best-sleep vs worst-sleep curves, and let us know what surprised you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who wears a CGM, and leave a review so more people can find the show.You can pre-order a copy of my new book The Glucose Edge here. Podcast Music by Philip Levonian
What if the symptoms we associate with PMOS are actually signs of a much bigger metabolic picture? In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with one of IRH's most esteemed faculty members, Sara Fields, to unpack a major shift in women's health: the renaming of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). Together, they explore what this new name truly means for clinicians and clients alike, why it's a long-overdue change, and how it reflects a deeper understanding of the metabolic and endocrine complexities behind this common condition. Inside this episode, we explore: Why PCOS is becoming PMOS The symptoms practitioners may be missing Insulin resistance as a key driver The gut–hormone connection Essential testing for suspected PMOS Addressing root causes, not just androgen levels The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by the Institute of Restorative Health: https://instituteofrestorativehealth.com/ Upcoming Event: Margaret Floyd Barry is teaching a free session on September 15 for practitioners who want a smaller, structured offer to bring new clients in the door. She's walking through how to build a challenge-style entry point using CGM data, tested across real client volume in her own corporate wellness practice. If you've been asking too much, too soon, of new clients before they know you, this is worth an hour. Register Here! Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofrestorativehealth/ Join our email list here: https://instituteofrestorativehealth.com/join-our-email-list/ Book a call with the admissions team to continue your training: https://instituteofrestorativehealth.com/study-with-us/?utm_source=email Connect with Sara Fields: Website: https://sarafieldswellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarafieldswellness/ Timestamps: 00:00 Expanding the conversation on diagnosis 08:48 Shifting focus to endocrine aspects 12:33 Patient involvement in global initiative 22:06 Understanding insulin resistance in PCOS 25:56 Hormonal Imbalances in PMOS 28:55 PCOS diagnosis criteria updates 34:59 Gut Health and Hormonal Balance 40:45 Importance of gut testing 48:43 Developing client treatment protocols 52:02 Addressing sleep apnea in PMOS 58:32 Connecting the dots on symptoms 01:03:26 Broadening diagnostic perspectives Guest bio: Sara Fields has been an instructor with IRH since March 2019. She teaches and mentors across all four levels—GI Healing, Hormones, Blood Chemistry, and Clinical Mastery—and has played a supportive role in the organization's leadership team. Sara has been immersed in the world of food and nutrition for over 20 years. Her journey has taken her through organic farming, sustainable agriculture, specialty food retail, and, ultimately, to certifications as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (2014) and Restorative Health Practitioner (2015). Her passion for the tools she learned at IRH led her to become the very first intern and, eventually, a lead instructor for all of the courses. In her private practice, Sara Fields Wellness, she and her team take a gut-centric approach to supporting clients with chronic and complex health concerns, including skin conditions, autoimmunity, digestive issues, and metabolic challenges. She has also developed and taught fertility and prenatal nutrition classes for a local childbirth education organization, hosted community wellness meetups, and taught garden lessons at her children's elementary school. Keywords: functional health practitioners, polycystic ovarian syndrome, PCOS, PMOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, metabolic health, endocrine system, reproductive hormones, insulin resistance, blood sugar dysregulation, testosterone, DHEAS, sex hormone binding globulin, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, estradiol, progesterone, ovulatory cycles, cardiometabolic health, gut health, microbiome, estrobolome, estrogen detoxification, beta-glucuronidase, visceral fat, lipid panel, hs-CRP, adrenal hormones, HPO axis, blood testing Disclaimer: The views expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute of Restorative Health, LLC. 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Send us Fan MailA Father's LoveHello and welcome to Spiritual Warriors, the Caregivers. This is Episode 16 in our series on Spiritual Warfare. If you are a caregiver, you are a spiritual warrior. We want to encourage you in your walk with God and remind you that he is with you, for he said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13. Verse 5, part b.My name is Dr. Stephanie Wright, and today's episode is about a father who was an amazing caregiver. It is entitled “A Father's Love.” Our scripture reading is from Mark 9:20-29.20 And they brought the young man to Jesus: and when He saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. We don't know how old the son was in this scripture, but verse 21 tells us he was tormentedfrom childhood. Then verses 25 and 26 tell us he was tormented by an evil spirit. So, it appearsthat for a number of years this father was a caregiver to this young man who had been throwinghimself into fire and into water. He also witnessed his son foaming at the mouth and gnashing his teeth, and witnessed other attacks on his son's body. This is a father with a profound amount of love as a caregiver. That love is what we want to focus on today because only love can sustain a caregiver through the ravages waged against their loved ones' bodies, minds, and souls. Yes, every caregiver must pray, fast, and have faith that their loved one can be miraculously delivered like the young man in our scripture. But love is key to continuing the fight for those we care for until they are delivered, no matter what we see and hear. Continue in the caregiving work that you do. Those who are not in this daily fight don't fully understand what you are going through. So be kind to yourself while you extend kindness to those you care for. It will all work in your favor one day. Thank you for joining us today. We hope that this series will be a blessing to you, especially if you are a caregiver. And we will see you next time. Now stay tuned for Dr. Apostle Charles, as he tells you how you may contact us and listen to past podcasts on fasting, prayer, and other topics.If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist." CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website:https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/
Episode 2846 - Vinnie Tortorich and Dr. Gary Fettke discuss CGMs, dietary guidelines, GLP-1s, and the third rail of how the COVID-19 pandemic was handled. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/the-third-rail-dr-gary-fettke-episode-2846 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Guidelines and GLP-1s Dr. Gary Fettke was in Vinnie's first documentary, "FAT: a documentary." They discuss how dietary messaging has changed over the years. (8:00) Whole foods, including animal proteins, are the optimal way to get nutrients. (15:00) They discuss CGMs and how helpful they can be for awareness of what certain foods do to your blood glucose. (20:30) Your body responds to everything you eat; however, some foods raise glucose levels more than others. A CGM can help you discover your personal response and bioindividuality. They discuss the U.S. Food Pyramid and RFK's take on it. Following the previous dietary guidelines has not helped; in fact, it seems to have made things worse. For example, approximately 40% of the U.S. military members are overweight because of food served in military commissaries. (32:00) The Magic Pill documentary is fantastic viewing. (33:00) Vinnie asks Gary his opinion on GLP-1s. (41:00) The mechanisms in the body when using a GLP-1 are very similar to being on a low-carb, ketogenic diet. (44:00) Significant weight loss requires keeping protein levels up to help offset muscle loss. (48:00) Exercise is very important, and can help with loose skin. The Third Rail They discuss Gary's experience during the COVID pandemic, or "the third rail." (57:30) He also shares thoughts about the recent hearings where Anthony Fauci and he "pleaded the Fifth" 111 times. The result of the pandemic is a percentage of the population realizing not to mindlessly follow medical authorities, which is good. Stay inquisitive and question what comes across the news and social media. Alcohol dampens T-cell lymphocytes' function; ketones will boost them. (1:17:00) Belinda Fettke's Substack can be found at https://truthzones.substack.com You can find Dr. Gary Fettke on X @FructoseNo. You can also search for him on YouTube. Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. 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Your annual physical came back "normal," so why do you still feel foggy, tired, and stuck? Dr. Adrijana Kekic says your biology has probably been drifting for years before any standard test notices. Former Mayo Clinic pharmacogenomics specialist and Futurome founder Dr. Adrijana Kekic reveals what a standard 30 to 100 marker panel misses, how multi-omics testing catches metabolic drift early, and why women age differently after 40. After a preventable pulmonary embolism nearly killed her, she rebuilt her own health and now maps cellular aging for people who look fine on paper. Meet our guest Dr. Adrijana Kekic is a pharmacist and nutritionist trained in genetics, one of the first pharmacogenomics clinical specialists at Mayo Clinic and winner of its 2023 Innovation Award. She founded Futurome, a precision health intelligence company that reads thousands of biomarkers to map cellular aging, with a special focus on female biology. Thank you to our partners Outliyr Biohacker's Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Ultimate Health Optimization Deals: a database of of all the current best biohacking deals on technology, supplements, systems and more Latest Summits, Conferences, Masterclasses, and Health Optimization Events: join me at the top events around the world FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-Course: gain mental clarity, energy, motivation, and focus Key takeaways Standard panels lean on late markers; fasting insulin and HOMA-IR flag metabolic trouble years earlier. Multi-omics testing reads thousands of markers across genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and microbiome. Cellular aging spikes around 40 and 60, the windows where personalization pays off most. The highest mitochondrial density in women sits in the ovaries; decline can surface there before any blood test. Perimenopause is estrogen swinging up and down, not just falling; it hides on standard labs. Women make about 50% less gut serotonin than men, so fasting protocols should differ by sex. Foundation first: sleep, magnesium, vitamin D, movement, and a CGM before advanced interventions. Episode highlights 0:00 Normal labs, hidden aging 6:09 What standard bloodwork misses 18:24 The two aging cliffs at 40 & 60 25:33 The perimenopause you don't notice 30:27 The ICU wake-up call 40:40 Foundation before shiny objects 46:18 Why men & women differ Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1P-vuKmzvtw Full episode show notes: https://outliyr.com/275 Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter (X) YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick
In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, we kick off our Diabetes Technology Series with a practical discussion on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in pregnancy. Dr. Irina Cassimatis is joined by Dr. Camille Powe and Dr. Ashley Battarbee to explore how CGM data can inform diabetes management across different patient populations, including those with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Through case-based scenarios, the conversation covers key CGM metrics and pregnancy-specific targets, interpreting glucose patterns, addressing discrepancies between CGM and finger-stick readings, and using CGM data to guide insulin adjustments. The speakers also share practical strategies for incorporating CGM into MFM practice, including patient education, clinical workflows, team-based data review, and approaches to avoiding data overload. Whether your practice is already using CGM or considering broader implementation, this episode offers practical insights for integrating this evolving technology into the care of patients with diabetes in pregnancy. Additional Resources: SMFM CGM Billing/Coding document - https://www.smfm.org/news/ambulatory-continuous-glucose-monitoring Diabetes Technology. Deciphered. | PANTHER Program
In today's episode, I sat down with Matt Schreiber — diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in March of 2025 with a blood sugar of 480 and an A1C of 13.1 — and walked away from this conversation genuinely inspired.Matt spent months feeling exhausted, losing weight, constantly thirsty, and running out of steam ten minutes into a workout. It took his girlfriend finally saying enough is enough and dragging him to urgent care for everything to come to a head. He walked out of the ER with a Type 1 diagnosis, a crash course in insulin, and a choice to make about how he was going to live with this condition.Eighteen months later, his A1C is 5.9. He's playing ice hockey. He completed his first 10K. And he's managing Type 1 with MDI and a CGM while continuing to train the way he always has — without letting diabetes set the boundaries for what he can and can't do.We get into what his diagnosis actually looked like, why urgent care initially gave him metformin instead of insulin, how he navigated exercise and blood sugar management as a competitive athlete, what his experience with a GLP-1 medication was like, and the three pieces of advice he'd give every person with Type 1 diabetes right now — whether they were diagnosed last week or twenty years ago.This episode is proof that you are bigger than Type 1 diabetes.
If “I can't function without coffee” hits a little too close to home, that's not a cute personality trait — it's a warning light. Get a clearer picture of why so many women feel wrecked all the time and what might really be draining their energy.Episode SummaryThe starting point here is simple: being exhausted all the time is common, but it's not normal. Fatigue gets treated like the other F‑word — a loud signal that something under the surface needs attention.Stacey Caler from The Wellness Refinery shares what she sees day in and day out with women from teens to late 80s: low iron stores, thyroid issues that never got fully checked, blood sugar swings, broken sleep, emotional overload, and hormones that start shifting long before menopause. Layer on real life in the gym — dragging through workouts, needing caffeine to feel human, skipping strength because you're cooked and it's no wonder the “energy bucket” is empty by midday. If you're tired of running on fumes and ready to look at what's really going on, this will feel very familiar.Episode Chapters00:40 New Wellness Refinery space and visibility02:00 Plan for focused fatigue mini-series03:00 Fatigue as the “other F word”04:40 First domino and “one symptom that changes everything”07:00 Caffeine dependence and morning drag09:30 Post-workout wipeout vs feeling strong11:40 Mental load, lists, and shutdown mode13:20 Women carrying everyone's stress15:00 Energy bucket picture for daily life17:00 Iron, ferritin, and full lab panels19:30 Food-first iron and supplement cautions21:40 Full thyroid panel and autoimmune checks23:40 CGM, potatoes, and walking after meals28:10 Moms feeding everyone but themselves29:30 Strength training, muscle, and fall protection31:50 Sleep, mood, and resentment34:10 Hormones at every age and baselines35:40 Fatigue wrap-up and stress teaserYou'll Learn:Why treating fatigue as a symptom, not who you are, changes how you look for answers.Simple red flags: needing caffeine to function, waking up tired, and crashing between noon and 4 p.m.How low ferritin (iron storage) can drive fatigue, hair loss, and weak muscles even when basic labs look “normal.”Why food-first iron support often beats random iron pills — and what kinds of foods Stacy leans on.What a thorough thyroid panel includes and how missed autoimmune issues can wreck energy.How blood sugar swings show up as yawning, heaviness, and “I'll just do light cardio,” plus what a CGM and post-meal walks revealed.Why muscle matters for women: metabolism, bones, aging, and fall protection.How broken sleep and early-morning wakeups feed fatigue, mood swings, and low stress tolerance.The cost of carrying everyone else's problems and how emotional load turns into physical exhaustion.Why knowing your hormone baselines before menopause gives you a real map when things start changing.Resources MentionedContinuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Oura Ring The Wellness Refinery Crystal Bolock About the PodcastWelcome to the Happy, Healthy, Strong Podcast — hosted by Adam Lane. This show looks at what sustainable health really means through supportive nutrition, intentional movement, and habits that build strength without extremes. Every episode is designed to help you own your health so you can show up better for your family, your work, and your life.If you're serious about being happy, healthy, and strong for the long haul, follow the show and stay connected with Oak Strength:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oakstrengthInstagram: @oakstrengthWebsite: https://oakstrength.comConnect with Guest:
Can you reverse type 2 diabetes without drugs? Chris Reade did, and it came down to one nutrient most people never think about. He took his A1C from a diabetic 9.3 back to normal, no medication, no extreme dieting. In this episode he breaks down the soluble-fiber approach and the simple habits that made it stick for almost a decade. Meet our guest Chris Reade is a former software CEO with no medical background who reversed his own type 2 diabetes after an accidental blood test caught his blood sugar sky-high. He now shares a science-first, practical plan built on soluble fiber, walking, sleep, and stress control in his book Beating Diabetes. Thank you to our partners Outliyr Biohacker's Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Ultimate Health Optimization Deals: a database of of all the current best biohacking deals on technology, supplements, systems and more Latest Summits, Conferences, Masterclasses, and Health Optimization Events: join me at the top events around the world FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-Course: gain mental clarity, energy, motivation, and focus Key takeaways Soluble fiber (edamame, chickpeas, beans, broccoli, oats) slows digestion and blunts glucose spikes. Starting a meal with edamame keeps blood sugar flat and curbs your appetite. Chris dropped nearly 25 pounds in 6 months with no portion control. A short post-meal walk lowers blood sugar as much as a supplement. Berberine matched metformin for him; cinnamon and apple cider vinegar were busts. 1 gram of visceral fat on the pancreas can trigger type 2 diabetes, and losing it can reverse it. Use a CGM short-term to learn, then avoid the long-term analysis paralysis. Episode highlights 0:00 The accidental blood test 4:06 The one nutrient: soluble fiber 6:09 Edamame before sushi 21:24 Berberine vs cinnamon 7:44 The post-meal walk 43:35 One gram of fat 49:24 Where to find Chris Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LRT8c3T09Ko Full episode show notes: https://outliyr.com/274 Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter (X) YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick
Today, we have a metabolic health masterclass, featuring Dr. Robert Lustig, Ben Azadi, Dr. Ben Bikman, Mark Sisson, and Dr. Nick Norwitz. In today's masterclass, we explore why metabolic dysfunction is not simply a calories-in, calories-out issue or a failure of willpower, how insulin and leptin influence appetite and behavior, how early signs of insulin resistance can appear years before a diabetes diagnosis, and the important relationship between muscle, glucose regulation, and insulin sensitivity. We also discuss how movement supports fat burning without sacrificing muscle, why chronic cardio may not produce the results many people expect, and how emerging technology could provide a far more personalized approach to metabolic care. Stay tuned for today's informative discussion, where our panel of experts shares their valuable perspectives on metabolic health. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Leptin resistance and how it can drive the overeating and inactivity commonly associated with obesity How elevated insulin blocks the effects of leptin Why it's essential to pay attention to fasting insulin rather than waiting for blood glucose to rise Ben Azadi highlights metabolic health markers that can provide information beyond fasting glucose. How our muscles help to regulate glucose and support insulin sensitivity The importance of building and preserving muscle to support insulin sensitivity as we age, and how even a brief period of inactivity can reduce insulin sensitivity Mark Sisson explains why running may not be the most effective fat loss strategy How walking can increase your fat-burning capacity while also helping to preserve your muscles Dr. Nick Norwitz explains how type 2 diabetes can involve different underlying pathologies, and how CGM data and machine learning can eventually help to identify specific subphenotypes Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow. Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Robert Lustig Website On Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Connect with Ben Azadi Website On Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok Get a copy of Ben Azadi's latest book, Metabolic Freedom. Connect with Dr. Ben Bikman Website On social media: @benbikmanphd Connect with Mark Sisson Mark's book, Born To Walk Peluva Shoes Connect with Nick Norwitz On YouTube, X, and Instagram His Substack Previous Episodes: Ep. 161 Robert Lustig & Cynthia Thurlow Discussing The Nutritional Battlefield & Debunking Chronic Diseases Ep. 465 Metabolic Health 101: Fat Loss, Toxins, and Seed Oils with Dr. Ben Azadi Ep. 316 The Impact of Age, Gender and Lifestyle on Metabolic Health with Dr. Ben Bikman Ep. 422 Walking for Health: The Underrated Exercise You Need with Mark Sisson Ep. 525 We've Been Misled About Metabolic Health – The Shocking Truth About Cholesterol, GLP-1 & Aging with Dr. Nick Norwitz
Send us Fan MailToday we are going to learn about two amazing women, two caregivers, an aunt and a nurse, from 2 Kings chapter 11. The aunt caregiver was Jehoshaba, and the nurse caregiver was not named. Our scripture for today is Isaiah 41:10. Do not fear, for I am with you. I will strengthen you and keep you. This is season 14, episode 15 in our series Spiritual Warfare. Over the coming weeks, we will share scriptures and accounts of caregivers from the Bible. A caregiver is someone who helps others on a consistent basis, those who cannot help themselves. If you are a caregiver, you are a spiritual warrior. We want to encourage you in your walk with God and remind you that He is with you, for He said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13: 5b. And we know God continues to be the best caregiver to the world because he loved us so much that he sent his only begotten Son to save us. John 3:16.So without further ado, let's start our series on Spiritual Warriors–The Caregivers. If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist." CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website:https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/
Graham's been on Ozempic for seven weeks. He came into this episode with three words."There is no taking care of your blood sugar anymore."That's a bold statement. And as his co-host and someone who coaches people through diabetes every day, I naturally had questions. A lot of them. From there the conversation goes wide. We debate what exercise actually is and isn't — and why walking the dog around the block doesn't count the same way a hill sprint does. We revisit the CGM debate and what it means to manage diabetes without continuous data. So much to unpack in this episode...
Continuous glucose monitoring and wearable data are changing how researchers study pregnancy and women's health. Gladys (Sandy) Ramos, M.D., explains why glucose control is difficult during pregnancy and how CGM can reveal patterns that finger-stick testing may miss. She also describes research on CGM use in type 2 and gestational diabetes, labor, and behavior change. Ben Smarr, Ph.D., shows how wearable data can track changes in temperature, heart rate, activity, respiration, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and aging. Together, the speakers discuss personalized care, participant engagement, patient-driven innovation, and access to these tools. The goal is to learn from continuous data while recognizing limits in evidence, interpretation, and equity. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41636]
Luis Mojica is a somatic therapist, trauma nutritionist, and founder of Holistic Life Navigation, where he teaches thousands of people around the world how to recover from stress and trauma. He uses whole foods, self-inquiry, and Somatic Experiencing as tools to find safety within yourself.Through Holistic Life Navigation, Luis offers online courses and webinars, in-person workshops and retreats, trauma-informed support groups, a monthly membership and newsletter, a weekly podcast, and a popular YouTube channel filled with insights and interviews. Luis' first book, Food Therapy, was released in April of 2026, and is a USA Today bestseller.SHOW NOTES:0:38 Welcome to the podcast!2:17 About Luis Mojica3:58 Welcome him to the show!6:58 Using a CGM for feedback8:34 Relationship between cortisol & glucose 10:35 Getting out of food addiction 14:45 Hyper-vigilance & co-regulation17:30 The biology of trauma19:33 What is “co-regulation” & how to do it23:43 Somatic Therapy29:48 LIVE somatic experiencing33:13 Using food to regulate stress35:35 Categorizing food (a healthier way)41:26 Beans, greens & proteins43:01 Debunking the myth of beans51:15 Where to find him52:54 His final piece of advice54:23 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Hack Your Health - code: BIOHACKERBABESWebsite: Holistic Life Navigation6-month Parenting ProgramYouTube: @holisticlifenavigationPodcast: Holistic Life NavigationBook: Food TherapySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In this episode, we show how a simple post-meal walk can lower glucose and make metabolic health feel measurable instead of mysterious. We also share a repeatable CGM experiment that turns curiosity into a habit you can actually keep. We also cover: • Why a CGM creates a better feedback loop than the bathroom scale • How post-meal walking reduces postprandial glucose, especially after dinner • How you can start with as little as a two to five minutes stroll, and work up to longer faster walks. •How habit stacking with an if-then plan improves follow-through. Also my next book The Glucose Edge is available for pre-order. You can place your pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or anywhere fine books are sold. Reserve your copy today!
Send us Fan MailEverybody's talking about blood sugar. Everybody's wearing a CGM. Everybody's afraid of a piece of fruit. And most of what you're hearing is oversimplified at best, and making healthy women sicker at worst.In this episode, Kacey takes a real position: you probably don't need a continuous glucose monitor. Your blood sugar is supposed to go up when you eat. The metric that actually matters is what comes next — how fast it comes down and how stable it stays. And the fear-driven low-carb, no-fruit, food-terror movement is doing real damage to women whose blood sugar could have been regulated with more plants, not fewer.Plus: the piece of nuance nobody explains — why your CGM can't tell the difference between a glucose spike from food and one from a cortisol dump. Why saturated fat is actually a bigger driver of insulin resistance than most people realize. What actually causes PCOS/PMOS and why it's more workable than you've been told. The plant-forward nutrition framework Kacey teaches. And how meal timing and short-term tracking fit in — without turning your life into a spreadsheet.This week's Kick Rocks: the CGM affiliate industrial complex.New episodes weekly. Follow the show.Follow on Instagram @simplyhealthywellnesshttps://simplyhealthyintegrativewellness.com/
Graham asked Ken one question that stopped him in his tracks - is there a right or wrong way to manage Type 1 diabetes? The wrong way to manage Type 1 diabetes has nothing to do with your numbers. Nothing to do with your A1C, your TIR, pre-bolusing, carb counting, or CGM numbers. For Ken, the one non-negotiable your mental health. Because if your mental health isn't in alignment with your diabetes, none of the other stuff works the way it should. Fear, resentment, burnout, avoidance - will run your decisions and move you towards distrust in yourself.
Are prevention-focused labs and early screening actually catching disease before conventional medicine would, and is anyone doing enough of it? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C is joined by Michael Orloff, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant who spent over a decade in emergency and trauma medicine before transitioning to functional medicine, to explore how cardiometabolic testing, early cancer screening, and lifestyle-first care can help patients stay out of the healthcare system altogether. Mike shares what he's seeing after his first year at FMI, coming from years of treating end-stage disease in the ER, and breaks down why he focuses on ApoB and lipoprotein(a) instead of relying on standard cholesterol panels alone, how zone-based training and lactate threshold testing let him build truly individualized cardiovascular prescriptions, and why insulin sensitivity sits at the center of long-term metabolic health. He also discusses why cancer screening guidelines often lag behind what he sees clinically, why radon exposure is an overlooked cancer risk in the Treasure Valley, and how simple, low-effort movement, like walking after meals, can meaningfully shift blood sugar and body composition. Whether you're trying to make sense of your cholesterol labs, curious about CGMs, thinking about weight loss, or just want a clearer picture of what proactive, data-driven prevention actually looks like, this episode offers practical insight from someone treating these issues every day. In this episode, you'll learn: How ApoB and lipoprotein(a) provide a more complete cardiovascular risk picture than LDL alone How zone two training, lactate threshold, and VO2 max testing personalize exercise prescriptions Why insulin sensitivity is central to cardiometabolic and metabolic health Practical levers for sustainable weight loss: dietary restriction, meal timing, and portion control How a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) reveals real-time, individualized blood sugar patterns Why early cancer screening, including colonoscopies, PSA, and CA-125, may need to start earlier than conventional guidelines suggest How environmental factors like radon exposure raise cancer risk in the Treasure Valley Why time, not motivation, is often the biggest barrier to aging well, and how to work around it Stay tuned for more conversations on functional medicine, cardiometabolic health, cancer prevention, longevity, and optimizing your health from the inside out!
On this episode of Diabetes Connections In the news… Sanofi acknowledges an insulin shortage, a new oral therapy for type 1 moves along in research, could there be an actual, accurate, non-invasive CGM in the works, ADA conflict continues and a new documentary about Girl Scout cookies shines a spotlight on T1D. Don't miss our upcoming events! Moms' Night Out in Detroit and Seattle, Club 1921 in Charlotte and Phoenix: https://diabetes-connections.com/events/ Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Omnipod - Simplify Life All about Dexcom All about VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com Transcript: (Stacey Track) On this episode of Diabetes Connections In the news… Sanofi acknowledges an insulin shortage, a new oral therapy for type 1 moves along in research, could there be an actual, accurate, non-invasive CGM in the works, ADA conflict continues and I can't wait to tell you about Cookie Queens.. that's coming up right after this. (AD BREAK) Welcome! I'm your host Stacey Simms and this is an In The News episode.. where we bring you the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. A reminder that you can find the sources and links and a transcript and more info for every story mentioned here in the show notes. We are still looking for your community commercials. These are 30–60 second audio spots created by members of the diabetes community to share: Events you're organizing: a fundraiser, walk, or local meetup Products you've created: maybe you've written a book, have a Substack, designed a T1D-friendly gadget, or launched a small business Helpful projects or resources: things you think others in our community should know about It's your chance to share what you're doing and help others get connected! Full instructions are on the website. While you're there please check out our events. We're turning toward fall and we have a lot going on – MNO and Club 1921. Okay.. our top story this week: XX I want to talk about Cookie Queens! It might not sound like a hard news story.. but It's my show and I can't wait to watch this. This move follows four Girl Scouts ages 5-12 during cookie season. One of the girls has type 1 – they don't mention it in the trailer, but you can see her omnipod. Here's a clip: Start the very beginning and stop after "I want to be a supreme court justice." (stop after the "oh..laughter" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnSQS43Eil8 Viewers meet Ara from San Diego, CA (5), Shannon Elizabeth from El Paso, TX (8), Nikki from Chino, CA (9), and Olive from Charlotte, NC (12). Ara has Type 1 diabetes and is shown taking insulin, refilling her pump before bed, and determining with her dad how to sample the cookies she's selling while keeping her blood sugar levels safe. Thumbs down to the Hollywood reporter dot com. In their review they say.. "if this film were itself a baked good, Ara would need to be careful because one bite could cause hyperglycemia or even diabetic ketoacidosis. It's just that sweet." Cookie Queens comes out this month. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/cookie-queens-review-prince-harry-meghan-markle-girl-scouts-1236484555/ trailer: XX Supply issues for Lantus SoloStar pens being acknowledged by Sanofi. The company says it's experiencing "a period of intermittent supply due to increased demand. The company said the increase in demand is being driven by "broader market dynamics," but did not provide additional details. Sanofi said the situation is temporary and is expected to improve over the coming weeks. The company said Lantus U-100 vials and Toujeo U-300, which contain the same active ingredient, remain available. https://www.wral.com/news/local/common-insulin-pen-faces-supply-issues-amid-rising-demand-july-23-2026/ XX The University of Alabama at Birmingham startup TIXiMED Inc. has launched the next phase of clinical testing for a novel oral therapy for Type 1. For now called TIX100, a small-molecule drug designed to inhibit a protein linked to pancreatic beta-cell loss and diabetes progression. The new double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the drug's safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics. Researchers will enroll 18 healthy participants across three dose cohorts at a single United States study site. Participants will receive either TIX100 or a placebo twice daily for 28 days, followed by a seven-day follow-up period. Six participants making up the first cohort have been successfully enrolled thus far. In addition to its potential use in Type 1 diabetes, TIX100 may have applications in Type 2 diabetes and obesity. A recent study found that the drug prevented weight regain and preserved lean muscle mass after discontinuation of GLP-1 therapies in preclinical models. https://www.uab.edu/news/research-innovation/startup-advances-novel-oral-type-1-diabetes-therapy-to-next-phase-of-human-testing XX Researchers at the University of California San Diego say they have developed and validated a Continuous Health Analyzing Ring Module (CHARM), a compact, fully integrated wearable smart ring capable of continuous real-time monitoring of multiple biomarkers in sweat. The wearable device can simultaneously measure up to four biomarkers, including glucose, ketone, uric acid, lactate, ascorbic acid, and alcohol, to provide real-time insights into metabolic health. The study is published in Nature Communications. They say CHARM device contains all necessary biomarker sensors, low-power electronics, and a flexible battery. The left compartment of the device is designed to draw sweat passively using an osmotic hydrogel, a soft polymer that creates a pressure gradient to pull fluid from the skin painlessly. The sweat is then analyzed by multiplexed electrochemical sensor arrays within the same compartment, leading to simultaneous and real-time tracking of four biomarkers at a time. The right compartment of the device contains a flexible zinc-silver oxide rechargeable battery that supplies power for up to 12 hours of operation between charges. Biomarker information generated through sensors is wirelessly transferred to a connected Bluetooth-enabled device for real-time display The findings indicated that the device performed well in initial temperature, cytotoxicity, and on-body compatibility tests. It also demonstrated high analytical accuracy in preliminary studies involving healthy participants and individuals with type 1 diabetes, highlighting its potential for non-invasive metabolic monitoring. The calculated estimated sweat-based blood glucose concentration showed a mean absolute relative difference of approximately 13.7% against its corresponding blood concentration values. The device needs further validation in diverse clinical settings and across large diabetic cohorts. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260727/Prototype-smart-ring-tracks-multiple-sweat-biomarkers.aspx XX Hotter weather and rising temps appear to increase the short term risk for low blood sugar in adults with type 1. An analysis of more than 32 million continuous glucose monitor (CGM) readings from nearly 700 adults with T1D in the UK showed a 26% greater risk for hypoglycemia at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) than at 13 °C (55.4 °F). Hypoglycemia was defined as a glucose level < 3.9 mmol/L (70 mg/dL). The study included 679 individuals with T1D and 32,966,282 CGM readings collected between February 23, 2017, and August 8, 2024. Participants had a mean age of 46.4 years and a mean T1D duration of 23.7 years. The researchers observed strong seasonal patterns, with lower odds of hypoglycemia in late winter and early spring, followed by a peak during the summer. The lowest risk occurred on Mondays. The odds then increased over the course of the week and peaked toward the weekend, with a significant odds ratio of 1.14 on Saturdays compared with Mondays. Increases in hypoglycemia were observed during both hot and cold weather, but the association was stronger for heat. The net odds ratio was 1.26 at 25 °C compared with 13 °C. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/when-temperatures-climb-hypoglycemia-risk-rises-type-1-2026a1000q4r XX Seven weeks after the expulsion of five diabetes experts from the American Diabetes Association conference, controversy continues. More than 200 members now calling for two ADA leaders to resign. In response, the ADA delivered its own message Tuesday, expressing appreciation for members' patience while a report is prepared. The resignation demand, sent last week in an open letter to the ADA board of directors, calls for the removal of CEO Charles Henderson and chief scientific and medical officer Rita Kalyani. It also urges "an independent investigation into the events of the 2026 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, a full apology to the five colleagues removed from the meeting, and the restoration of editorial independence at Diabetes Care," an ADA scientific journal. https://www.statnews.com/2026/07/28/american-diabetes-association-fallout-researchers-expulsion/ XX XX Still to come, , a new link between diabetes and dementia, device updates, and why you might want to start rooting for the Red Sox.. XX New study says that people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) before the age of 10 years had a 37% higher risk of developing all-cause dementia later in life than those diagnosed between ages of 18 and 30 years. These researchers used a Swedish national register of 43,440 individuals with T1D (mean age at cohort entry, 33 years; 44% women) Worth noting a couple of things.. the mean age in this study was 33 – so the people who were diagnosed under the age of ten would not have had access to current technology – no CGMs or AID systems. And while the study says it's 37% higher for the younger group, the actual rate was still very low. As always, I'll link to the study so you can learn more. My obvious bias here to look for a silver lining because I have a son who diagnosed with T1D at age 2. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/type-1-diabetes-onset-before-age-10-tied-higher-risk-2026a1000pir XX Researchers have developed a machine learning model that uses routine clinical information to detect diabetes and distinguish between type 1, type 2, prediabetes, and diabetes caused by pancreatic disease. The model performed well in early testing, but researchers say it still needs to be validated in independent patient groups before it could be considered for use in diabetes screening or clinical care. It did not assess clinical utility, patient outcomes, or quality of life. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260729/Researchers-train-AI-to-detect-diabetes-and-assign-four-diagnostic-labels.aspx XX Trinity Biotech and Latch Medical are teaming up to explore combining CGM with precision drug delivery technology for diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic conditions. The companies hope real-time glucose data from Trinity's CGM+ sensor could eventually help guide more personalized treatment decisions and medication delivery. Trinity's CGM+ is still in development, with a pivotal clinical trial planned for later this year. https://www.drugdeliverybusiness.com/trinity-biotech-collab-cgm-drug-delivery/ XX The FDA selects Dexcom as the first participant in a new digital health pilot that will exempt certain digital health devices from FDA premarket authorization requirements while collecting real world data through a complementary Medicare program. Dexcom, plans to implement an artificial intelligence-enabled glucose health program through the pilot. The program is intended to help screen for prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The company plans to integrate data from its sensors, including its prescription G7 CGM and its over-the-counter Stelo device, along with contextual health information such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep and stress. The FDA announced plans for the Technology-Enabled Meaningful Patient Outcomes, or TEMPO, pilot last year amid a broader push for adoption of digital health and wearables. It coincides with a new program by the CMS to fund the use of digital technologies for managing chronic conditions. https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/fda-names-dexcom-as-first-participant-in-digital-health-pilot/826215/ XX Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries now have access to the new MiniMed Flex insulin pump. Beneficiaries can now access the MiniMed Flex and its latest sensor portfolio, which currently includes the Simplera Sync sensor, a disposable, all-in-one sensor with easy two-step insertion. The company plans to roll it out with the Instinct sensor, made by Abbott, later this summer. It also added Abbott's dual glucose-ketone sensor (still investigational in the U.S.) to its portfolio this year. Flex picked up FDA clearance in March and the company announced the initial commercial rollout of the pump last month. https://www.drugdeliverybusiness.com/minimed-flex-pump-now-available-medicare/ XX Eli Lilly expands it's partnership with Resilience – the makers of the KwikPen device. Through the investment, Resilience will significantly increase U.S. production of Lilly's KwikPen injectable device for diabetes and obesity medicines. In February, Lilly won FDA approval for Zepbound in a multidose KwikPen device. The product includes four doses of the GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, providing a month of treatment for obesity or overweight in one device. Resilience expects the KwikPen capacity expansion to create at least 400 jobs in the Cincinnati area. https://www.biospace.com/deals/lilly-and-resilience-invest-750m-in-diabetes-and-obesity-drug-device-supply XX Alex Cooper – the host of the top podcast Call her Daddy – announced she's been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. "When I got this diagnosis, the first couple days, I was really hard on myself," the 31-year-old admitted. "It felt very isolating, like, as much as my family and my husband and everyone was there for me I just felt like, it's me on an island." She says she found an online community that's been helping. In sharing her experience, she hoped it would alleviate the stress. https://www.eonline.com/news/1434556/pregnant-alex-cooper-shares-isolating-gestational-diabetes-diagnosis XX Several amazing diabetes non profits are vying for big charity dollars from the Boston Red Sox. The IMPACT Awards provide Red Sox fans with the chance to nominate their favorite, most impactful nonprofit organization serving New England for their opportunity to win a grant from the Red Sox Foundation. In 2026, the IMPACT Awards will focus on organizations that are supporting research and providing awareness, advocacy, and services to people with diabetes. Check out all the charities and vote for your favorites – you've heard of so many of these I promise – at the link in the episode show notes, . https://www.mlb.com/redsox/community/red-sox-foundation/impact-awards?partnerId=redirect-bos-impact
A cardiac surgeon who's performed thousands of open-heart operations says most of his patients didn't have to be there — and the culprit isn't cholesterol, it's metabolic health.In this episode of Health Longevity Secrets, Robert Lufkin MD sits down with Dr. Philip Ovadia, board-certified cardiac surgeon and author of the new book "Stay Off My Kitchen Table." Once morbidly obese and prediabetic himself, Ovadia lost nearly 100 pounds and rethought everything he was taught about heart disease. He explains why "meat is medicine," how red meat got vilified by bad science, what really drives heart disease, and how his nationwide telehealth practice is rebuilding primary care around metabolic health.Chapters:00:00 — Introduction01:34 — Why a Heart Surgeon Wrote "Stay Off My Kitchen Table"04:54 — Do You Need to Eat Meat? Nutrient Density and Bioavailability07:30 — Meat Is Medicine: Why Red Meat Was Vilified09:38 — How Bad Epidemiology Made Meat the Villain12:43 — Red Meat Down 40%, Heart Disease Worse: What That Tells Us14:23 — Ovadia's Own Journey: Obese, Prediabetic, and Gary Taubes15:54 — Why Medical Schools Resist This (and What's Changing)19:01 — RFK Jr, Trump, the New Food Pyramid and realfood.gov21:38 — Leaving Employed Surgery for a Telehealth Practice25:24 — Metabolic Care Beyond the Heart: Building Primary Care31:38 — What Telemedicine Patients Actually Experience37:01 — It's Not Just What You Eat — It's What You Absorb38:50 — Gut Health, Anti-Nutrients, and the NAD Supplement Problem42:37 — Best Wearables: Why the CGM Tops the List44:11 — Empowering Patients to Take Back ControlKey takeaways:Metabolic health — not cholesterol — is the primary driver of heart disease, and most heart surgery is preventable through diet and lifestyle."Meat is medicine": red meat was vilified largely by poorly done epidemiologic science layered with political and economic interests.U.S. red meat consumption has fallen ~40% since the 1950s–60s, yet heart disease has gotten worse — strong evidence meat isn't the cause.It's not just what you eat, it's what you absorb: gut health, bioavailability, and plant anti-nutrients all shape your results.The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is the single most powerful wearable for understanding how food and lifestyle affect your metabolic health.Studies & sources:"Stay Off My Kitchen Table" by Dr. Philip Ovadia (with Joshua Lisik) — ovadiahearthealth.com"Stay Off My Operating Table" by Dr. Philip Ovadia — GoodreadsOvadia Heart Health (nationwide telehealth practice) — ovadiahearthealth.comNew U.S. dietary guidelines & food pyramid — realfood.govGary Taubes (author and science journalist) — garytaubes.comDr. Lufkin's book "Lies I Taught in Medical School": robertlufkinmd.com/lies⭐ Enjoying the show? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the science of health and longevity. Thank you!New episodes every other Tuesday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.Continue this conversation on Substack: https://robertlufkinmd.substack.comLies I Taught In Medical School — Free sample chapter: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Web: https://www.robertlufkinmd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertlufkinmdX: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertlufkinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/
Over the past three years, Functional Moms Podcast has interviewed more than 100 women's health experts. But sometimes you just need quick, practical advice you can use today.Welcome to How Are You Functioning? – Quick Tips That Work, our mini-series designed to help busy women improve their health in just a few minutes.In this episode, Kristin and Raquel discuss how wearable fitness trackers, smart scales, and sleep tracking can help women over 40 improve body composition without becoming obsessed with data.You'll learn:✅ Which health metrics actually matter✅ Whether fitness trackers are worth buying✅ How to track body fat, muscle mass, and bone health✅ Why sleep tracking may be more important than counting calories✅ How to use health data without becoming overwhelmedWhether your goal is weight loss, building muscle, improving energy, or aging well, this episode will help you focus on the numbers that truly matter.Here is the link to the CGM coaching group mentioned in this video:https://metabolism-mastery.com/Shop Functional Moms Podcast Supplement Store (25% OFF):https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-momsFULLSCRIPT DISCLAIMER: We do not prescribe supplements or provide personalized medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take prescription medications, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a medical condition.Connect with Functional MomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionalmomspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@functionalmomspodcastSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcastPODCAST DISCLAIMER:The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended for the purpose of diagnosing, curing, treating or preventing any disease. We are functional medicine certified health coaches and not licensed medical professionals. The opinions and advice of guests are their own and also not considered to be medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional when making any healthy lifestyle changes. #BodyComposition #WomenOver40 #FitnessTracker #HealthTracking #FunctionalMedicine #Perimenopause #Menopause #SleepTracking #WeightLossOver40 #HealthyAging #Wearables #FunctionalMomsPodcast
Longevity expert Dr Florence Comite joins me to explain why testosterone, not estrogen, drives body composition and ageing in midlife women. Decline isn't inevitable - it's programmable. She unpacks why testosterone (which women carry in larger amounts than estrogen) drives muscle, visceral fat and brain fog from your 30s on, why only a third of us should fast, and the five biomarkers - fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin, cholesterol risk ratio and free testosterone - that predict where your healthspan is headed and how to change it. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why women carry more circulating testosterone than estrogen, and what its decline does to muscle, visceral fat and cognition from your 30s What "I don't feel like myself anymore" is actually signalling beneath the surface How cortisol quietly drives the anxiety-out-of-nowhere, the 2am wake-ups and the stubborn weight around your middle Why only a third of women should fast, and the 3-hour glucose test that tells you which third you're in What the five non-negotiable biomarkers reveal about where your healthspan is headed TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro: Why You Don't Feel Like Yourself After 35 - Peak Health, Testosterone Decline & the 30s Shift 05:52 - Perimenopause, Cortisol & Anxiety Out of Nowhere: Belly Fat, Sleep and the Caregiver Load 13:28 - Wearables, CGM & the Fasting Third/Third/Third: Measuring How Your Body Really Ages 20:11 - Who Should Actually Fast: The 3-Hour Glucose Test, Protein at Every Meal & the Oatmeal Trap 27:00 - Testosterone for Body Composition & Energy: UK Access, the 2024 Study & Protein for Muscle 33:46 - The 5 Biomarkers That Predict How You Age - Plus the 7 Patterns of Health Decline 39:37 - Decade by Decade for Women vs Men: Bone Loss, Osteoporosis, Andropause & Owning Your Healthspan VALUABLE RESOURCES - Invincible (Dr Comite's new book): https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/475986/invincible-by-comite-florence/9781529977066 - Dr Florence Comite's website: https://www.comitemd.com/ - Follow Dr Comite on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drflorencecomite/ AlgaeCal Plus*‡: Science-backed supplements designed to support healthy aging
Episode 2834 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Anthony Jay about his new book "Sugar Beat", cholesterol, and reversing plaque in your arteries. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/reversing-plaque-dr-anthony-jay-episode-2834 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Reversing Plaque Dr. Jay has been on the show before, but he has a new book coming out called "Sugar Beat." https://amzn.to/4pAxntz (3:00) The book focuses on how sugar causes plaque in the arteries and how you can reverse plaque. Insulin resistance is the biggest driver of plaque. Using a CGM can help you monitor your blood glucose. (11:00) Let's talk about fats. (13:30) Animal fats are great, but watching the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is important. Omega-6 fats tend to oxidize faster and can also build up in your body and take years to break down. (15:00) They discuss the summer of sports and how some athletes might be fueling. (22:00) Certain health tests can be manipulated. (36:00) They discuss cholesterol and its importance. (47:00) Rapatha has bad regular side effects, such as diabetes. There are very limited, specific reasons to go on a statin. (49:30) Can you reverse plaque buildup? (51:00) Diet, exercise, and fasting are your best bet; then consider supplementation. What is Dr. Jay's opinion on DHEA supplementation? (1:03:00) Dr. Jay offers health consultations using the DNA information you provide. https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
Michael Snyder is a professor and genomicist who wears eight pieces of wearable technology every day: four smartwatches, two rings, and two hearing aids. These devices give him a personal data dashboard to help him understand his health in real time. In this interview, Michael joins Sherrell to discuss how wearables can help you identify health conditions, from irregular heartbeats to a COVID-19 exposure, to even which food triggers your glucose spike. The two also talk about why everyone should wear a CGM (continuous glucose monitor), how wearing wearables can help you stay more accountable to your health goals, and why it's important to know who owns your data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us Fan MailIt is better to be righteous than it is to be right. Therefore, put on the breastplate of righteousness. Ephesians 6:14b.Hello and welcome to CGM Presents: In the Word. This is Episode 14, Spiritual Warfare Scriptures, Season 14.Our spiritual warfare scripture for this episode is Ephesians 6:14b. Put on the breastplate of righteousness.I attended an event with a group of ladies, and one of the women made the statement. “It is better to be righteous than it is to be right.” I do not recall to whom the statement was originally attributed and could not find the author after researching the quote.Nevertheless, it is a powerful statement which caused me to think about what righteousness means in the biblical sense. Why is it better to be righteous rather than to be right? Because God is righteous, Jesus exemplified righteousness when He was on earth, and the Holy Spirit gives us the power to live righteously.My simple definition of God's righteousness is that He always does what is right. He does what is right, holy, faithful, and true. Here are just a few of the over 500 scriptures derived from the root word “righteous” or “righteousness” in the Bible.Psalm 11:7 — “For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds.”Psalm 97:2 — “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.”Psalm 119:137 — “Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules.”Psalm 145:17 — “The Lord is righteous in all his ways.”Deuteronomy 32:4 — “A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright ishe.”Daniel 9:14 — “The Lord our God is righteous in all the works that he has done.”Romans 1:17 — “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith.”Romans 3:21–22 — “The righteousness of God has been manifested apart from thelaw… through faith in Jesus Christ.” God is righteous, and because he is righteous, he expects us to be righteous, and when we are righteous, we are able to wage spiritual warfare more effectively. Let's consider the breastplate of God's righteousness.The breastplate in the military sense was a metal vest that guarded the vital organs, in particular the heart. In comparison, the breastplate of righteousness is the spiritual armor that protects the heart and vital organs from spiritual attacks designed against you. It is your Holy Ghost armor.The Holy Spirit uses the breastplate of God's righteousness to cover your heart from attacks that prevent you from waging spiritual warfare. Whatever you are going through right now, you can focus on the spiritual fight instead of being concerned about other influences because God has your heart covered. Proverbs 4:23 tells us, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life."Desiring righteousness will make you want to serve God and be pleasing to Him; being righteous will help you to walk more closely with God. It will make you want to be more like God. We have a tendency as human beings to want to be right. Nobody really wants to be wrong, and it's very difficult for us to admit when we are wrong.Basically, we would prefer to always be right or right most of the time; consequently, because we have difficulty admitting when we are wrong, it could cause us to be puffed up and not be humble. Humility, as we have already discussed in a previous podcast, is important. So, righteousness keeps us humble as well because righteousness takes precedence over being right. So, the next time you want to be right about something, ask yourself the question, is it righteous? If the answer is “no” tighten up your righteousness breastplate and move forward into the next spiritual warfare battle. Thank you for joining us today. Now, Dr. Charles Wright will close us out with information on how you may contact us and access other podcasts.Until next time.If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist." CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website:https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/
Last week, Lauren went for a 30-minute run and left her phone at home.No CGM. No way to check her blood sugar. Just two glucose tablets in her pocket, a plan she trusted, and confidence in the patterns she'd learned about her body.For most people living with Type 1 diabetes, our phones are never more than an arm's length away. They're where our CGM lives, where we bolus insulin, and how we make hundreds of diabetes decisions every day. While that technology is incredible, it can also make it difficult to truly disconnect.In this impromptu solo episode, Lauren reflects on what happened when she intentionally stepped away from her diabetes technology for just 30 minutes. She shares the blood sugar strategy that made it possible, why the experience felt surprisingly emotional, and the question she's now asking herself and every person living with T1D:When was the last time you intentionally spent 30 minutes away from your diabetes technology?WHAT WE COVER:What We Cover:The blood sugar strategy Lauren used before heading out for her runWhy leaving her phone behind felt both scary and incredibly freeingHow learning your body's patterns builds confidence beyond your CGMThe difference between using diabetes technology as a tool versus relying on it as a crutchA simple challenge to help you build more confidence in your own diabetes managementWHAT'S NEXT:
If you or someone you know is on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro and the results have plateaued, or the weight is starting to creep back, this episode has the explanation you have been looking for and it is probably not what your doctor told you. This week Susie breaks down exactly why these medications stop working for so many people, what is actually going wrong metabolically, and what to do about it instead of just increasing the dose. Then Leanne takes over for a genuinely useful segment on the Coles and Woolworths home brand products both dietitians buy every single week, which ones are just as good as the branded version, and which ones they would never swap out. In this episode: Why GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy stop working: the two metabolic patterns Susie sees most commonly in her clients, and why increasing the dose is often exactly the wrong response Why dramatically reducing calorie intake without addressing muscle mass and exercise will always lead to a plateau, and the counterintuitive reason why eating a little more and reducing the dose can actually restart results Why muscular, active women are particularly vulnerable to GLP-1 plateaus, and how being in carbohydrate no man's land sabotages fat burning even when the medication is working properly Why these medications should never be given without dietitian support, and what to actually focus on if you want to come off them eventually without regaining the weight The Coles and Woolworths home brand products Leanne and Susie buy every single week without hesitation: rolled oats, canned legumes, passata, frozen vegetables, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, chicken breast bites, marinated chicken, and more. Specific product names, aisle locations, and honest reasons why Why the Coles Kitchen frozen grilled vegetables and the Woolworths chicken breast bites are non-negotiables in both shopping trolleys, and the specific products in the Coles Perform and Coles Kitchen ranges that keep making it back onto the list The Aldi Gourmet Protein Bar reviewed: 10 grams of protein, 37% nuts and seeds, less than a dollar per bar, and a price-per-protein calculation that puts most supermarket bars to shame. What the ingredient list actually contains and who this bar is genuinely suited to Continuous glucose monitors: who actually needs one, why Leanne and Susie have both turned down paid partnerships with CGM companies, and the specific situations where they might genuinely be useful versus where they are more likely to create unnecessary food fear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if the villain isn't high cortisol, but low? Does the idea of relaxing make you cringe? Erin Kinney, ND, is a Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in helping type A patients use cortisol as a currency to generate energy, handle stress, heal, & perform. She is also the author of The Cortisol Cure: The Secret to Resetting Your Stress Response, Boosting Energy & Feeling Better Than Ever. In this episode, she describes two patients with wacked out cortisol (is this YOU?), the relationship of burnout & cortisol, how to understand your HRV, if your fasting & exercise could be making your stress worse, when stress is GOOD, free tips to rebalance your stress hormones & how to find the right doctor to work with you If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 61: REDUCING STRESS THROUGH BREATHING: HACKS FOR THE NON-HIPPY Guest:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-kinney-show/id1547023817 https://a.co/d/06TmZ6hw https://www.thekinneyclinic.com/about-dr-erin-kinney https://www.instagram.com/TheKinneyClinichttps://www.facebook.com/TheKinneyClinic Sponsors: https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/ 4:20 What your labs should say6:58 The cortisol bank account9:06 The real ideal numbers11:34 Introvert vs extrovert stress14:28 CGM spikes as a clue16:10 What HRV is really telling you23:51 Two muscles: stress and rest25:21 Mold, trauma, and fight or flight27:14 The 90/10 rule31:15 Is burnout just low cortisol?31:51 The top 3 culprits37:29 Meditation and the off switch39:31 The compressed vagus nerve43:30 Why exercise isn't relaxing44:30 Are you overtraining?45:17 Fasting: his vs hers47:22 Alcohol, weed, and your bank account48:57 Free tips you can use today53:24 Finding the right doctorRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert
Ten pounds in two weeks. No hunger. No craving for coffee or alcohol. This is Jeff's personal, week-by-week account of starting tirzepatide (sold as Zepbound), tracked through blood sugar, cholesterol markers, and a noticeable dimming of everyday motivation and joy. What changed in the first two weeks: appetite, weight, and energy Tracking glucose, LDL, ApoB, and other metabolic markers with a CGM and blood panels Why alcohol and coffee stopped feeling rewarding The emerging link between GLP-1s, dopamine, and the brain's reward circuitry The trade-off between appetite control and a sense of vitality or spark This episode is for anyone weighing GLP-1s for themselves, or curious what the drugs are actually like beyond the headlines. This episode was made possible by: CocoaVia:. Use code COMMUNE2026 for 25% off at CocoaVia.com LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 25% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Stripes: Visit stripesbeauty.com and use the code COMMUNE20 for 20% off our entire product line.
A flat CGM line isn't always good news. Episode #267
When your child's CGM alarms at 2 a.m., does your body go into panic mode before your brain has a chance to think?If you're raising a child with Type 1 diabetes, you know the constant mental load. The carb counting, the overnight alarms, the second guessing, and the pressure to get every decision right.In this episode, Lauren and Risely's Director of Coaching, Abby Cooper, sit down after spending three days at the Friends for Life Conference to share the seven things they wish every T1D caregiver knew. Not carb ratios or pump settings, but the beliefs, nervous system patterns, and relationship dynamics that quietly shape everything about how T1D feels to manage as a family. Including why shielding your child from the burden of this disease can work against them, why your nervous system matters just as much as their blood sugar, and why time and happiness deserves just as much weight as time in range.WHAT WE COVER:Highlights from the Orlando Friends for Life ConferenceThe surprising difference between teaching diabetes management and helping your child build a healthy relationship with diabetesWhy your child's nervous system often mirrors yours, and practical ways to stay regulated during stressful diabetes momentsThe mistake many parents make when trying to "protect" their child from diabetes, and how to build confidence through age-appropriate independenceHow diabetes quietly creates resentment between partners, and the conversation most couples never realize they need to haveWhy T1D Facebook groups can leave parents feeling more anxious than informed, and how to know when it's time to step awayWhy one family with 93% Time in Range still felt like they were losing, and the powerful concept of Time in Happiness that completely reframes success as a T1D caregiverWHAT'S NEXT:
"There's no such thing as a weight problem — it's a weight symptom." Ben Azadi joins Robert Lufkin MD to dismantle the calorie myth and reveal the metabolic root cause underneath stubborn fat, fatigue, and disease.Ben Azadi — functional health practitioner, founder of Keto Camp, and bestselling author of "Metabolic Freedom" — unpacks metabolic flexibility, diet variation, fasting, and why staying in ketosis forever can backfire. He previews his revised book "Keto Flex" (out July 21) and shares how he lost 80 pounds and rebuilt his metabolism from the inside out.Chapters:00:00 — Introduction01:30 — Ben Azadi's 80-Pound Transformation Story03:00 — What Was Actually Broken in His Metabolism06:00 — "You Don't Have a Weight Problem, You Have a Weight Symptom"07:30 — The 3 Percenters: Why 97% Chase Symptoms08:30 — Ask the Right Question: How Do I Lower Insulin?09:30 — Diet Variation: Why Cycling In and Out of Ketosis Works Better12:00 — Feast Day vs Cheat Day: Flexing to Healthy Carbs13:30 — Warning Signs You've Stayed in Keto Too Long15:00 — Hormesis, Stress, and the Post-Menopause Caveat16:30 — Using Heart Rate Variability to Dial In Your Stressors18:00 — The Carnivore "Toxin Terminator" and Plant Compounds22:30 — Chapter 9: A Customized Keto Plan for Women25:30 — Fasting, Autophagy, and mTOR Balance28:30 — How a 48-Hour Fast Resensitizes Your Dopamine Receptors30:00 — Where People Get Fasting Wrong (Don't Forget to Feast)33:00 — Metrics That Track Real Progress (Glucose, CGM, Oura)34:30 — AI, Wearables, and the End of One-Size-Fits-All Diets37:30 — What's New in the Revised Keto Flex40:30 — Metabolic Freedom vs Keto Flex: Which Book First?42:00 — Final Message: Identify the Interference, Let the Body HealKey takeaways:Weight is a symptom, not the problem — chase the root cause (insulin, inflammation, hormones), not the number on the scale.Metabolic flexibility beats rigid dieting: cycling in and out of ketosis with feast days keeps the body adaptive.Staying in ketosis indefinitely can backfire — watch for warning signs and build in strategic carb refeeds.Hormetic stressors (fasting, cold, exercise) help — but dose them to your recovery, tracked via HRV and tools like the Oura ring.A 48-hour fast can resensitize dopamine D2 receptors and reset reward signaling.Women often need a cyclical, customized keto approach — one-size-fits-all fails.Studies & sources:Fasting and dopamine D2 receptor availability — Dunn et al., Diabetes Care 2012 — diabetesjournals.orgKetogenic diet raises glutathione (hormesis / antioxidant defense) — Napolitano et al., Metabolites 2020 — pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.govBen Azadi's revised book "Keto Flex" (bonuses) — ketoflexbook.comDr. Lufkin's book "Lies I Taught in Medical School": robertlufkinmd.com/lies⭐ Enjoying the show? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the science of health and longevity. Thank you!New episodes every other Tuesday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.Continue this conversation on Substack: https://robertlufkinmd.substack.comLies I Taught In Medical School — Free sample chapter: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Web: https://www.robertlufkinmd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertlufkinmdX: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertlufkinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/
Send us Fan MailToday's podcast is about humility and its role in spiritual warfare. Our scripture is Daniel Chapter 4:37b, "And those who walk in pride he is able to humble." These are the words of King Nebuchadnezzar II as he spoke about God.Nebuchadnezzar II was a Babylonian King who reigned from around 605 to 562 BCE. Among his many military conquests is the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE. He is also known for his many ambitious building projects, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.He is also famous for his praise of God in the Book of Daniel, chapters 2-4. In chapter 2, after Daniel interprets the king's dream of an enormous statue, the king said, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery.” In chapter three, the king saw the three Hebrew boys escape the fiery furnace he had thrown them into for defying his order to worship an idol statue. After they emerged from that fire unscathed, Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king's command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be cut into pieces, and their houses be turned into piles of rubble, for no other god can save in this way.”Again, in chapter four, the king pays homage to God, but only after he went mad for esteeming himself above the One, True God. After the king repented, his sanity was restored, and he said: “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.” Daniel 4:37 NIVWe can only hope that God reached Nebuchadnezzar in chapter 4. His humility lasted only a little while after chapter 2. It is believed that 20-30 years will pass before we reach chapter 4.These chapters, especially chapter four, are about being humble and subduing pride. The most compelling reason to be humble is that we are all going to die. Yes, we are all going back to dust.Humility is a spiritual warfare weapon because you cannot be successful in spiritual warfare without three things—first submitting to the will of God, then admitting that you can do nothing without Him, and finally, committing to do what He leads you to do after you submit and admit.Humility subdues pride and puts pride under your foot where it belongs because God hates a proud look. Thus, God cannot be present with you in spiritual warfare if you are garnered in pride.So, for success in spiritual warfare, cover your armor in humble submission to his will. And don't be like King Nebuchadnezzar, whose humility was temporary. Be steadfast and stay humble all the days of your life.If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist." CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website:https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/
Blood sugar is the master dial. If your energy crashes at 3pm, if the cravings run you, if the belly weight will not move no matter how clean you eat, this is not a willpower problem. It is a blood sugar problem, and it is fixable. In this episode I break down blood sugar for women from the ground up: what glucose and insulin actually do, the six levers that throw them off, the full diabetes spectrum from prediabetes through Types 1 to 4 (including the lean, skinny fat Type 4 that surprised me), and the exact labs and CGMs to run. Then I give you my full stack across four pillars: nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, and peptides. I also get into how the GLP-1s and the growth hormone peptides move your blood sugar in opposite directions, PMOS (the newly renamed condition you have known as PCOS) where insulin is the real root, and how to actually get a CGM here in Canada now that the US apps like Levels do not ship north of the border. If you want me to build this protocol with you, you can book a free call here. Timestamps: 04:15 - What blood sugar is: glucose and insulin 07:38 - Lever 1: spikes, crashes, and cravings 11:31 - Lever 2: insulin, belly fat, and fat storage 15:45 - Lever 3: insulin resistance and HOMA-IR 19:17 - Lever 4: glycation and your HbA1c 24:04 - Lever 5: cortisol, how stress spikes sugar 26:29 - Lever 6: your hormones, cycle, and perimenopause 34:16 - The diabetes spectrum: prediabetes and Types 1 to 4 46:17 - Symptoms: how to tell your blood sugar is off 48:03 - Labs and CGMs, and how to get one in Canada 57:06 - Pillar 1: nutrition to flatten the spike 1:13:55 - Pillar 2: lifestyle, walking, muscle, sleep 1:18:45 - Pillar 3: supplements (magnesium, inositol, berberine) 1:25:43 - Pillar 4: peptides, GLP-1s, and PMOS Resources: Work with me one-on-one. The Her Stack Planner (digital or prints at home). My trusted Peptide Source Guide. Join The LongHer Life Longevity Community. Products mentioned: Run your labs with SiPhox Health (code BRITTANY20). Function Health full-body labs (US). NiaHealth labs (Canada). Baja Gold minerals and electrolytes. Code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY. Ovii Metabolic Sync. Code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY. Let's connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music. This is for educational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
Better Edge : A Northwestern Medicine podcast for physicians
Grazia Aleppo, MD, discusses the evolving role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in non-insulin-treated Type 2 diabetes, drawing from her recent review published in Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics that examines evolving evidence and real world implications.Practical considerations for integrating CGM into routine care are also reviewed, with an emphasis on early intervention and data-driven decision-making.Key Topics• Evidence supporting CGM use in non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes • Limitations of A1C and the role of time in range • Impact of CGM on patient engagement and self-management • Clinical and real-world outcomes associated with CGM adoption • Practical applications for endocrinology and primary careLearn more about Northwestern Medicine Endocrinology
Kate Makinson has lived with Type 1 diabetes since 7th grade and has spent the last 33 years building a life of absolute adventure. She's a PE teacher, runner, mountain biker, and someone who has always found a way to figure it out, whether that meant finishing a half marathon with a failing CGM or managing nine days in Europe after her insulin pump broke with nothing but short-acting insulin.After 12 years away from the diabetes community, raising two kids and focusing on her career, things started changing. When perimenopause hit, the symptoms looked so much like long-term diabetes complications that Kate convinced herself that was exactly what they were. That fear, after three decades of managing T1D with confidence, sent her looking for a T1D community she'd never thought she needed. She found it in Risely's group coaching program, where her average blood sugar dropped from 171 to 155, her time in range climbed from 61% to 75%, and her A1C improved from 7.5 to 6.9. But more than the numbers, Kate walked away with a mindset she hadn't had in years: that no matter what diabetes throws at you, you've got this.WHAT WE COVER:The specific habit that helped drop her average blood sugar from 171 to 155 and bring her time in range from 61% to 75%What it was like to spend nine days in Europe after her insulin pump broke with nothing but short-acting insulin, and how she managed to keep adventuring anywayHow a failing CGM in the first mile of a half marathon forced her to run 13 miles on instinct, gels, and sheer determinationWhy perimenopause symptoms convinced her she had long-term diabetes complicationsWhat brought her to Risely coaching after 33 years of managing T1D largely on her own, and why she says it was the support she didn't know she neededHer best travel tips for flying, international trips, and staying prepared without letting diabetes overthink the adventureWHAT'S NEXT:
The fastest way to change your glucose numbers might not be another food rule. It might be muscle. Today, we get practical about strength training and why it's a foundational lever for metabolic health, weight loss results, and better day-to-day energy.I'm joined by Signos' clinical lead and scientific advisor, Dr. Gray Strike, who has a PhD in nutrition and exercise physiology. We start by dismantling the fear that lifting automatically makes you bulky, then define what resistance training actually is: challenging your muscles against a force with progressive overload over time. We even run through common workouts people ask about, from bands and bodyweight to Pilates-style classes, to clarify what truly builds strength.From there, we connect the dots to glucose control. Dr. Strike explains why muscle acts like a sponge for glucose, how exercise can improve insulin sensitivity, and why muscle glycogen storage matters when you're trying to reduce spikes on a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). We also zoom out to the bigger picture: mental health, sleep, longevity, and the real-world abilities strength protects as you age.Finally, we address weight management myths and the GLP-1 movement. If the scale rises when you start lifting, we explain what to track instead, why body composition beats BMI, and why preserving lean mass is critical, especially for anyone using GLP-1 medications. Press play for a simple, low-pressure plan to start with bodyweight at home and build from there, then subscribe, share this with a friend who “hates lifting,” and leave a review so more people can find the show.Click Here to pre-order a copy of my new book The Glucose Edge.
In today's episode, the conversation leads into something Ken feels deeply — the frustration of hearing people claim that Type 1 diabetes can be cured. As an autoimmune condition, Type 1 operates differently than Type 2, and the constant lumping together of both conditions by researchers, politicians, and the media creates real harm for people navigating the daily reality of living insulin dependent. Ken makes the case for why the principles of good health apply to everyone — but the mechanisms, and especially the medication piece, are not the same.Then the episode shifts into one of the most practical conversations Ken and Graham have had — the real tradeoffs between wearing a CGM and going without one. Graham has chosen to step away from CGM and rely on finger sticks and MDI, and Ken respects that. But he also gets honest about what that choice means when it comes to getting meaningful support from your endocrinologist. Without continuous data, your doctor is working with a handful of snapshots. With it, they can see the full picture — and that changes everything about the quality of care you can receive.
A teenager takes her CGM off the summer after diagnosis and never puts it back — three years of finger sticks by choice, and a mom learning when to step back. ABLEnow save for today's needs or invest for tomorrow Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** Use code JUICEBOX to save 20% at Cozy Earth CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof. ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan. If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!
Summer doesn't have to be a season you recover from. Episode #265
As over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) become more common, clinician guidance matters more than ever. In this episode of BackTable Women's Health, Dr. Nicole Faulkner welcomes Dr. Nicholas Canelo, a family medicine physician and founder of the Perlman Wellness CGM program, to discuss how to effectively guide CGM use in OBGYN practice, from preconception and PCOS to pregnancy and perimenopause. They highlight the importance of interpreting data trends, setting realistic glucose targets, and supporting patients through the practical and emotional challenges of CGM use. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction04:58 - CGMs in Women's Health07:33 - OTC Data Sharing Issues09:52 - Pregnancy Glucose Targets16:20 - Accuracy and Variability20:10 - Anxiety and Eating Disorders24:41 - Counseling and Follow-Up28:29 - Prescription and OTC CGM Picks37:24 - False Lows and Sensor Errors41:23 - Alarm Settings and Logging44:06 - Interpreting Metrics and Limits46:44 - Provider Dashboards 48:42 - Final Thoughts --- More about this episode Given the lack of well-established blood glucose targets outside of type 1 diabetes, Dr. Canelo reviews commonly used ranges for individuals without diabetes, those with prediabetes, and pregnant patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes. He explains how to interpret CGM data, including the time in tight range, coefficient of variation, and the importance of focusing on overall trends rather than isolated glucose spikes. They also discuss the potential drawbacks associated with CGM use, including anxiety and eating-disorder risks. Practical considerations include sensor inaccuracies, false lows readings, and optimizing alarm settings. Dr. Canelo emphasizes the importance of having patients log meals and other events while wearing the sensor and scheduling follow-up after the initial 15-day wear period to ensure accurate interpretation and effective counseling. Finally, they compare OTC and prescription CGM options, including costs, clinician access to patient data, and insertion tips. --- Resources Stelo - Over the Counter CGM Optionhttps://www.stelo.com/en-us --- BackTable Women's Health is the go-to podcast for gynecologists, gynecologic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals focused on women's health. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app
In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin to Richard Flores from Abilene, TX.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There's nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don't Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there's just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you're new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like. Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren't ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you'll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don't need to join our community to fast. But if you're looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community. Richard is an architect. He shares how a Christmas trip and a growing awareness of his health concerns pushed him to make a change at the start of 2024. What began as a few days of fasting in solidarity with his daughter's medical prep eventually led him to Gin Stephens' books, then into intermittent fasting. He began on Labor Day of 2024 with the 28-day Fast Start Day by Day book. He explains that the early days were hard, but having a day-by-day roadmap helped him stay committed when his old habits and fears about hunger tried to pull him back.As Richard kept going, he lost weight, moved through plateaus, and started uncovering the deeper reasons he had used food for comfort, celebration, and convenience. He talks openly about a lifelong pattern of oversized portions, family food traditions, and the mental tug of wanting to “finish what's on the plate,” and how fasting has helped him break that cycle. A CGM also gave him a powerful wake-up call, showing him how certain breads, buns, and sugary drinks spiked his glucose and left him crashing, while simpler meals with protein and vegetables kept him satisfied much longer.Richard's story becomes especially encouraging in the way fasting has changed how he lives, not just how he eats. He's stronger, walking more, running in short bursts again, and even planning hikes and more joyful movement like dancing, because he wants fitness to feel fun rather than punishing. He closes with the advice that new intermittent fasters should jump in and start now, because waiting for the “perfect” time only delays the change they want.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Get Gin's books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don't Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you'll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It's been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now! Join Gin's community! Go to: ginstephens.com/communityDo you enjoy Intermittent Fasting Stories? You'll probably also like Gin's other podcast with cohost Sheri Bullock: Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.comVisit Gin's website at: ginstephens.com Check out Gin's Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.htmlSubscribe to Gin's YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is a Premium-exclusive episode. Go to the Premium feed to listen. Or subscribe to Premium. Blood glucose is easy to measure, but not always easy to interpret. This Premium-only episode brings together insights from several previous guests to examine blood glucose responses in more detail. We discuss the misuse of clinical thresholds, the difference between OGTT results and free-living CGM data, and whether "flatter" glucose curves are actually better in normoglycemic people. The episode also covers when repeated high glucose excursions may be worth investigating, how sugar intake should be interpreted in context, and why skeletal muscle and exercise play such an important role in glucose regulation. Overall, the aim is to clarify what glucose responses can tell us, what they cannot tell us, and how to avoid pathologizing normal physiology. Links: Go to episode page Join the Sigma newsletter for free Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Enroll in the next cohort of our Applied Nutrition Literacy course
"Making the effort earlier totally changes the trajectory for the rest of your life,” says Jeremy London, MD. London is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience caring for patients across the full spectrum of heart disease — from prevention to advanced intervention. Dr. London received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his general surgery residency at Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He completed a general vascular and thoracic surgical fellowship at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. To deepen his understanding of medicine, he completed the Institute of Functional Medicine core program. 00:00 - When a cardiac surgeon has a heart attack 10:46 - Waking up with different priorities 13:49 - Missed signals 18:35 - The CGM experiment that revealed pre-diabetes 21:43 - The 5 tests that actually matter 25:44 - Diving into Lp(a) 30:36 - Target numbers for primary prevention 32:26 - Why taking medication isn't failure 38:24 - Atherosclerosis starts in childhood 41:19 - Why a zero calcium score doesn't mean you're safe 45:40 - What we don't know 48:41 - GLP-1s & the future of prevention For more about London, visit his website: https://drjeremylondon.com/ We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emily spent months farming in Tennessee, attributing her extreme thirst to an electrolyte imbalance. Today, she shares her grounded, "roll with it" approach to managing Type 1 diabetes. Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Dexcom G7 CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Get your supplies from US MED or call 888-721-1514 ABLEnow save for today's needs or invest for tomorrow Tandem Mobi Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! * Omnipod Wilmot E, et al. Presented at: ATTD; March 19-22, 2025; Amsterdam, NL. A 13-week randomized, parallel-group clinical trial conducted among 188 participants (age 4-70) with type 1 diabetes in France, Belgium, and the U.K., comparing the safety and effectiveness of the Omnipod 5 System versus multiple daily injections with CGM. Among all paid Omnipod 5 G6G7 Pods Commercial and Medicare claims in 2024. Actual co-pay amount depends on patient's health plan and coverage, they may be higher or lower than the advertised amount. Source IQVIA OPC Library. Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan. If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!
Sabrina discusses her vigilant approach to managing her two-year-old son Zevi's Type 1 diabetes. Listen as she navigates diluted insulin, looping, and "vibe bolusing" a toddler. Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Dexcom G7 CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Get your supplies from US MED or call 888-721-1514 ABLEnow save for today's needs or invest for tomorrow Tandem Mobi Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! * Omnipod Wilmot E, et al. Presented at: ATTD; March 19-22, 2025; Amsterdam, NL. A 13-week randomized, parallel-group clinical trial conducted among 188 participants (age 4-70) with type 1 diabetes in France, Belgium, and the U.K., comparing the safety and effectiveness of the Omnipod 5 System versus multiple daily injections with CGM. Among all paid Omnipod 5 G6G7 Pods Commercial and Medicare claims in 2024. Actual co-pay amount depends on patient's health plan and coverage, they may be higher or lower than the advertised amount. Source IQVIA OPC Library. Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan. If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!