43 episodios
The Diacast: A Podcast About Diabetes Elizabeth Baker, Amy Steiner
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- Salud y forma física
The Diacast is a podcast about diabetes, in the widest sense of the word. Join Type 1 diabetic Amy and Type 2 diabetic Liz as they explore how diabetes impacts relationships with food, exercise, mental health, medications, and many, many other parts of life. With an emphasis on science and mental health, The Diacast features guest episodes with medical experts, other diabetics, and tongue-in-cheek humor to answer the questions you didn't know you had in a relatable and (hopefully) informative way.
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Sugar In My Pocket - A Soliloquy On Hypo Snacks
Liz and Amy dive into the basics and talk about treating hypos and their favorite low snacks. Not all treatments are created equal. And remember, the best low snack is the one you have on you - so stash them and carry them!
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r/diabetes subreddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/diabetes/
r/Diabetes discord:
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Managing Yourself - Self-Advocacy And Your Own Best Treatment
Diabetes management is all about finding what works for you - and then implementing it. This month we dig into self-management and self-advocacy. Join Liz, Amy, and Kelly to discuss choosing the management methods that work best for you, benefits of MDI vs insulin pumps, use of medications for T2 management, and tips for getting what you want from your care team.
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Please feel free to join the wonderful diabetes communities on Reddit and Discord.
r/diabetes subreddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/diabetes/
r/Diabetes discord:
discord.gg/diabetes
Patreon (help us stop losing money - plus early access, bloopers, and more!)
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Reference Links
T2 Diabetes and CGM Usage https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7957379/
Flexible vs Rigid Dieting https://europepmc.org/article/MED/10349584
Flexible vs Rigid Dieting and Disordered Behavior https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10336790/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11883916/
Diabetes Etiquette Card https://behavioraldiabetes.org/product/diabetes-etiquette-card-for-people-who-dont-have-diabetes/
Diabetes Etiquette Card for Parents of Teens https://behavioraldiabetes.org/product/teen-etiquette-card-diabetes-etiquette-for-parents-of-teens/
Behavioral Diabetes Institute https://behavioraldiabetes.org/ -
Carbs 101 - What They Are and Why They Matter
Season 3 kicks off with a back-to-the-basics look at carbs. This being the Diacast, the basics include a discussion of different types of carbs, how they absorb, and why they’re important. Also a discussion on the link between low carb diets and increased insulin resistance.
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Please feel free to join the wonderful diabetes communities on Reddit and Discord.
r/diabetes subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/diabetes/
r/Diabetes discord: [discord.gg/diabetes](https://discord.gg/diabetes)
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**Reference Links**
American Heart Association - Carbohydrates https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/carbohydrates
American Diabetes Association - Types of Carbs https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/understanding-carbs/types-carbohydrates
Mayo Clinic - Carbs and Nutrition https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/carbohydrates/art-20045705
Cleveland Clinic - Carbohydrates https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15416-carbohydrates
Study on low-carb diets and insulin resistance https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10061153/
Dietary Carb Intake and Mortality https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30122560/
Harvard Health - Carbs and GI https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar/ -
CGM and Glucose Meter Accuracy, Placement, and Hacking
Ever wondered how accurate your CGM and meter really are? Join Amy, Liz, DJ, and Paul as they discuss how accuracy is determined for blood glucose measurements, how CGM placement impacts readings, and how to restart different sensors. Plus what meters are the most accurate and other nifty tips.
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Facebook Diacast (https://www.facebook.com/diacastpodcast)
Email us at contact@diacast.com
Please feel free to join the wonderful diabetes communities on Reddit and Discord.
r/diabetes subreddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/diabetes/
r/Diabetes discord:
discord.gg/diabetes
Patreon (help us stop losing money - plus early access, bloopers, and more!)
https://patreon.com/diacast
Reference Links
FDA reporting form: https://www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov/SRP2/en/Home.aspx?sid=9c514b5e-a059-4c6c-b3fd-2b3c4957e2d1
Flash Glucose Sensor Alternative Placement https://diabetesonthenet.com/diabetes-digest/accuracy-and-tolerability-of-alternative-sites-for-flash-placement/
Libre Placement on Alternate Sites https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357225781_Where_can_you_wear_your_libre_Using_the_FreeStyle_Libre_Continuous_Glucose_Monitor_on_Alternative_Sites
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5444490/#:~:text=In 1987%2C the ADA suggested,30 and 400 mg%2FdL.&text=Today's CGMs allow frequent glucose,between 3 and 14 days
Measures of CGM and Glucose Meter Accuracy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6501529/
Discussion of International Organization for Standardization revised quality standards for blood glucose meters https://jdrf.org.uk/information-support/treatments-technologies/continuous-glucose-monitors/how-accurate-is-my-blood-glucose-monitor/
Investigation of Accuracy of 18 blood glucose monitors https://www.diabetestechnology.org/surveillance.shtml -
Off-Label Med Use in Diabetes - GLP1’s, SLGT2’s, Metformin, and supplements
Use of diabetes medications in non-approved (aka off-label) ways is increasingly common. This month, Amy and Liz dig into common off-label usage of Type 2 medications in insulin-deficient diabetes. Meds like GLP-1s, SLGT2’s, and metformin have an established history as a treatment for improving insulin sensitivity in T1’s. Ever wonder how that works and what the potential down sides are? While they’re on the topic of medications used for non-FDA-approved purposes, stay for the second half of the episode where they delve into use of supplements (cinnamon and turmeric) for diabetes management and if/how it works (the answer may surprise you) (or not).
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Facebook Diacast (https://www.facebook.com/diacastpodcast)
Email us at contact@diacast.com
Please feel free to join the wonderful diabetes communities on Reddit and Discord.
r/diabetes subreddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/diabetes/
r/Diabetes discord:
discord.gg/diabetes
Patreon (help us stop losing money - plus early access, bloopers, and more!)
https://patreon.com/diacast
Reference Links
https://diatribe.org/how-people-diabetes-are-getting-during-ozempic-shortage
Off-Label Medication in T1D https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2023/february-type-1-diabetes.html
GLP-1s in T1D https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/home/topics/diabetes/type-1-diabetes/type-1-diabetes-adjunct-insulin-therapy-glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor-agonists-glp-1-ra/
Current and Therapeutic Use of Metformin https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7915435/
Metformin in T1D [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5771191/#:~:text=Metformin reduces hepatic glucose production,20%2C 21%2C 26]](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5771191/#:~:text=Metformin reduces hepatic glucose production,20%2C 21%2C 26])
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589936821000049
Metformin as an anti-cancer med https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6497052/#:~:text=Based on recent analyses and,prostate%2C colon%2C pancreas%2C and
TZDs in Diabetic Children and Beta Cell Preservation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3890222/
TZDs Info https://dtc.ucsf.edu/types-of-diabetes/type2/treatment-of-type-2-diabetes/medications-and-therapies/type-2-non-insulin-therapies/insulin-sensitizers/
TZDs in T2 Treatment -
A Million Decisions per Day - Decision Fatigue and Day-to-Day Choices
Liz and Amy are joined by friends-of-the-Diacast DJ and Evan to discuss the day-to-day decisions that go into living with diabetes. From the small habits and snack-stashing to timing of meds and decision fatigue, they talk about some of the multitude of things that they do every day. Just because diabetes is an invisible disability doesn’t mean it doesn’t significantly impact every aspect of our lives. Bonus content: an in-depth (and on-topic) conversation about warm butt skittles (totally safe for work).
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Facebook Diacast (https://www.facebook.com/diacastpodcast)
Email us at contact@diacast.com
Please feel free to join the wonderful diabetes communities on Reddit and Discord.
r/diabetes subreddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/diabetes/
r/Diabetes discord:
discord.gg/diabetes
Patreon (help us stop losing money - plus early access, bloopers, and more!)
https://patreon.com/diacast
Links:
What is Decision Fatigue https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-decision-fatigue
Behavioral Diabetes Institute resources for those experience decision fatigue and diabetes distress: https://behavioraldiabetes.org/resources/