Diabetes Day by Day

American Diabetes Association

Diabetes Day by Day is a podcast intended for people with diabetes and their caregivers. In each episode, Neil Skolnik, MD, and Lucia M. Novak, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, will discuss the everyday challenges of living with diabetes and will offer practical advice for overcoming those challenges. Join Dr. Skolnik and Lucia and their invited guests as they share their experience and knowledge on how to "live your best life with diabetes."

  1. 1d ago

    The Importance of Insulin Affordability

    For millions of people living with diabetes, insulin isn't optional—it's essential. Yet too many individuals and families continue to face impossible choices because of its cost. In the latest episode of Diabetes Day by Day, hosts are joined by Lisa Murdock, chief advocacy officer at the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), to discuss why insulin affordability remains one of the most important issues affecting the diabetes community today, what the INSULIN Act of 2026 could mean for people living with diabetes and their families, and how you can help create change. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, President and Founder of Diabesity LLC; Co-Executive Director, Diabetologist, and Obesity Management Specialist at Capital Health & Metabolic Center (part of Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates), Greater DC Area Lisa Murdock, Chief Advocacy Officer at the ADA Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Lucia? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day! Additional resources: Help drive change for affordable insulin by signing our petition today at diabetes.org/InsulinAct. Become a Diabetes Advocate at diabetes.org/BecomeAnAdvocate. Share your story today at diabetes.org/ShareYourStory. For all things advocacy, visit diabetes.org/Advocacy.

    25 min

  2. May 22

    Seeing Through the Storm: Diabetes and Eye Health

    Living with diabetes means paying attention to your health in ways others may never fully understand, and eye health is one of the most important parts of that journey. For Healthy Vision Month, this episode of Diabetes Day by Day features Sterling Glass sharing his personal diabetes and eye health journey, and why protecting vision is so important for people living with diabetes. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, President and Founder of Diabesity LLC; Co-Executive Director, Diabetologist, and Obesity Management Specialist at Capital Health & Metabolic Center (part of Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates), Greater DC Area Sterling Glass, Diabetes Advocate living with type 1 diabetes and a member of the Blind Boys of Alabama Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Lucia? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day! Additional resources: Learn more about diabetes and eye health at diabetes.org/EyeHealth and enjoy the music of the Blind Boys of Alabama on their Spotify playlist. Read more about Sterling's journey.

    29 min

  3. Apr 21

    Why Foot Care Matters

    Managing diabetes means taking care of your whole body, and this includes your feet. In this episode, you'll hear about why foot care is so important and how small, daily habits can make a big difference in preventing serious problems.  Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, President and Founder of Diabesity LLC; Co-Executive Director, Diabetologist, and Obesity Management Specialist at Capital Health & Metabolic Center (part of Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates), Greater DC Area Cyaandi Dove, DPM, Director of Podiatry and Director of the Diabetic Foot Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Lucia? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day! Additional resources: Interested in learning more? Learn more at diabetes.org/FootHealth.

    25 min

  4. Mar 25

    The Power of Advocacy

    Advocacy helps improve access to care, medications, and technology. It also helps bring real-life diabetes experiences to lawmakers who shape important policies. In this episode, you'll hear about one advocate's experience at our Call to Congress in Washington, DC, where community members meet to share their stories and push for change.   Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, President and Founder of Diabesity LLC; Co-Executive Director, Diabetologist, and Obesity Management Specialist at Capital Health & Metabolic Center (part of Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates), Greater DC Area Danica Collins, MS, NBC-HWC, San Diego-Based Hospital Consultant, Board Certified Health Coach, Diabetes Advocate, and Founder of Dia-Log the Insulin for Your Soul Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Lucia? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day! Additional resources: Interested in becoming an advocate? Sign up today. You can also learn more about our advocacy efforts and initiatives on our site.

    24 min

  5. Feb 20

    Vaccine Updates

    Staying healthy with diabetes means more than managing your blood glucose (blood sugar), it also means protecting yourself from preventable illnesses. In this month's episode of Diabetes Day by Day, we're focusing on vaccines and why staying up to date is especially important for people living with diabetes. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, President and Founder of Diabesity LLC; Co-Executive Director, Diabetologist, and Obesity Management Specialist at Capital Health & Metabolic Center (part of Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates), Greater DC Area Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Lucia? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!

    22 min

  6. Jan 15

    The Standards

    In this month's podcast episode, The Standards, hosts Neil Skolnik, MD, and Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, explain the Standards of Care in Diabetes from the American Diabetes Association® in clear, plain terms. This conversation is designed to help you better understand the guidance that shapes diabetes and obesity care. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Sara? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!   Additional resources: Access the Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026 Access sections 1-3 of the Standards of Care in Overweight and Obesity Access Your Rights and Care Standards: A Guide for People with Type 2 Diabetes

    25 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Holiday Strategies for People with Diabetes

    In this episode of Diabetes Day by Day, Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen are joined by Aaron Sutton, LCSW, BCD, CAADC, to explore the unique challenges the holidays can bring when living with diabetes. They share practical strategies and offer guidance on how loved ones can provide meaningful support throughout the holiday season. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO Aaron Sutton, LCSW, BCD, CAADC, Director of the Sutton Institute for Psychotherapy Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Sara? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!

    30 min

  8. 11/19/2025

    Cannabis and Diabetes: What You Should Know

    In this episode of Diabetes Day by Day, Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen talk with Dr. Akturk about the potential health risks associated with cannabis use for people living with diabetes. Cannabis use can affect blood glucose management, heart health, and even how someone manages their medications.  Understanding the risks of cannabis use is an important part of managing diabetes safely. Staying informed and having open conversations with your health care team are the best ways to protect your health. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO Halis Kaan Akturk, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Sara? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!

    29 min
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Diabetes Day by Day is a podcast intended for people with diabetes and their caregivers. In each episode, Neil Skolnik, MD, and Lucia M. Novak, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, will discuss the everyday challenges of living with diabetes and will offer practical advice for overcoming those challenges. Join Dr. Skolnik and Lucia and their invited guests as they share their experience and knowledge on how to "live your best life with diabetes."

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  • Creator
    American Diabetes Association
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2022-2024
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