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The "LivingDiabetes Podcast" is a dedicated audio platform for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of health-related issues, focusing mainly on diabetes and endocrinology. The podcast is focused on empowering listeners with knowledge and practical advice for managing life with diabetes. Join us as we explore health-related issues, including diabetes, with the goal of enhancing the health outcomes and quality of life for those who suffer from this chronic condition.

  1. May 22

    Fitness Trackers and Diabetes: What Actually Matters in 2026

    In this episode, we cut through the marketing to identify which fitness tracker features genuinely help with diabetes management. We cover the four most important features including heart rate monitoring, sleep staging, activity reminders, and CGM integration. We then review the major devices from Apple, Samsung, Garmin, Fitbit, and Oura Ring from a diabetes-specific perspective. Follow us on social media for updates and more content.

    5 min

  2. May 15

    HIIT vs Steady-State Cardio: Which Is Better for Blood Sugar Control?

    In this episode, we compare high-intensity interval training and steady-state cardio for diabetes management. We break down how each type affects blood sugar differently, review meta-analysis data showing HIIT may produce slightly greater A1C reductions in less time, explain why blood sugar can rise during HIIT sessions, discuss safety considerations for insulin users and those with complications, and recommend the optimal combined approach. Follow us on social media for updates and more content.

    5 min

  3. May 8

    Diabetic Retinopathy: Protecting Your Vision Before Symptoms Appear

    In this episode, we walk through all four stages of diabetic retinopathy from mild non-proliferative changes to sight-threatening proliferative disease. We explain why this leading cause of blindness in working-age adults often has no early symptoms, discuss diabetic macular oedema, cover modern treatments including anti-VEGF injections and laser therapy, and provide four actionable steps to protect your vision starting today. Follow us on social media for updates and more content.

    5 min

  4. May 1

    Getting Started with Exercise and Diabetes: A Practical Guide

    In this episode, we cover everything you need to know about starting an exercise routine with diabetes. We explain why exercise is the closest thing to a wonder drug, break down the ADA guidelines into achievable steps, discuss how exercise timing affects blood sugar including why post-meal walks are the single best habit to add, cover safety considerations for insulin users, and explain why resistance training is especially valuable for glucose control. Follow us on social media for updates and more content.

    5 min

  5. Apr 24

    Diabetes and Eating Disorders: The Hidden Overlap That Can Be Fatal

    In this episode, we explore the dangerous intersection of diabetes and eating disorders, including the life-threatening condition diabulimia where insulin is deliberately restricted for weight loss. We discuss why people with diabetes are more vulnerable to disordered eating, warning signs that are often missed, binge eating disorder in type 2 diabetes, and why integrated care from specialists who understand both conditions produces the best outcomes. Follow us on social media for updates and more content.

    5 min

  6. Apr 17

    GLP-1 Medications and Mood Changes: What the Evidence Actually Says

    In this episode, we examine whether GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide can affect mood and mental health. We explore the science behind GLP-1 receptors in the brain, review clinical trial and real-world evidence, discuss three mechanisms through which these medications could influence mood including direct CNS effects, psychological adjustment to appetite changes, and blood sugar fluctuations, and provide practical guidance for patients and prescribers. Follow us on social media for updates and more content.

    5 min

  7. Apr 7

    World Health Day: The Global Diabetes Crisis in Numbers

    In this special World Health Day episode, we look at the global scale of the diabetes epidemic with over 540 million adults affected worldwide. We examine geographic disparities, the insulin access crisis in low-income countries, the staggering economic burden exceeding 960 billion dollars, evidence-based prevention strategies, and the bright spots including national programmes and technology bridging gaps in care. Follow us on social media for updates and more content.

    5 min

  8. Apr 3

    Diabetes Distress vs Clinical Depression: Why Getting It Right Matters

    In this episode, we break down the critical difference between diabetes distress and clinical depression, two conditions that look similar but require completely different treatment approaches. We explain what diabetes distress actually is, how it differs from clinical depression, why the distinction matters for treatment decisions, and how validated screening tools like the Diabetes Distress Scale and PHQ-9 can help get the right diagnosis. Follow us on social media for updates and more content.

    5 min
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The "LivingDiabetes Podcast" is a dedicated audio platform for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of health-related issues, focusing mainly on diabetes and endocrinology. The podcast is focused on empowering listeners with knowledge and practical advice for managing life with diabetes. Join us as we explore health-related issues, including diabetes, with the goal of enhancing the health outcomes and quality of life for those who suffer from this chronic condition.

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  • Creator
    FWA
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 FWA
  • Show Website
    Livingdiabetes