The Diacast: A Podcast About Diabetes

Elizabeth Baker, Amy Steiner

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.

  1. 26.05.2024

    Insulin and Other Med Shortages - Why They’re Happening and How to Cope

    With insulin and other diabetes med shortages on the rise, Liz, Amy, and Evan dive in to some of stated (and hypothetical) reasons for the shortages. While official explanations for insulin shortages are sparse, changes in the supply chain and manufacturing demands (and probably some good old fashioned corporate greed) are all at play. There’s no clear answer, but there are steps we can take to plan ahead and mitigate how insulin shortages impact us. Instagram @diacastpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/diacastpodcast/) 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 Insulin assistance programs (through manufacturers) https://diabetes.org/tools-resources/affordable-insulin Press releases: https://www.jdrf.org/press-releases/jdrf-statement-and-update-on-insulin-shortage/ https://www.lilly.com/our-medicines/humalog-and-lispro Articles on Insulin and Med Shortages https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/5/2/what-is-behind-the-insulin-shortage-in-the-us https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/22/health/insulin-shortage-eli-lilly/index.html https://nabp.pharmacy/news/blog/diabetes-drug-shortages-and-fake-ozempic/

    45 мин.
  2. 15.03.2024

    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. Instagram @diacastpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/diacastpodcast/) 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 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/

    1 ч. 16 мин.
  3. 16.02.2024

    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.  Instagram @diacastpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/diacastpodcast/) 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](https://discord.gg/diabetes) Patreon (help us stop losing money - plus early access, bloopers, and more!) [https://patreon.com/diacast](https://patreon.com/diacast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan) **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/

    41 мин.
  4. 23.10.2023

    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. Instagram @diacastpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/diacastpodcast/) 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

    1 ч. 3 мин.
  5. 18.08.2023

    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). Instagram @diacastpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/diacastpodcast/) 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

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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.