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#172 "Sometimes it Feels Like the Whole World is Falling Apart"
12/04/2017
#172 "Sometimes it Feels Like the Whole World is Falling Apart"
This episode of DiabetesPowerShow was recorded 11/6/17. It is not directly related to Diabetes. It was inspired by emails from DPS listeners, going through some very hard times as a result of recent tragic events. We postponed releasing this show. We felt that it was too soon to publish some of the content. One of the terrible events happened only 24 hours before we recorded the show. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. God bless you all.
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#171 DIABETES and HEART DISEASE with Dr. Travis Stork
09/07/2017
#171 DIABETES and HEART DISEASE with Dr. Travis Stork
On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie, Lori, and Chris welcome Dr. Travis Stork. In 2016, Dr. Travis Stork, ER physician and host of the Emmy Award-winning show The Doctors, joined a nationwide movement – For Your SweetHeart™: Where Diabetes and Heart Disease Meet – to raise awareness of the link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The initiative seeks to encourage those with type 2 diabetes to know their risk and speak to their healthcare provider, for the sake of their health and the people they cherish the most. Dr. Stork partnered with For Your SweetHeart, in remembrance of his grandfather, who had type 2 diabetes, to urge people with type 2 diabetes to take the Heart You Quiz, and sign-up for more information to learn more about their risk for heart disease. Because of his grandfather’s experience, Dr. Stork learned about the importance of managing the condition, before he ever became a doctor. As a grandchild of someone who was directly impacted by type 2 diabetes, Dr. Stork shares his personal connection to type 2 diabetes – his grandfather’s story – and why this campaign is close to his heart. This Grandparents Day (September 10), we encourage you to help educate your family members and loved ones about the critical link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease. According to a national survey, more than half (52 percent) of adults with type 2 diabetes are unaware of their increased risk for heart disease and related life-threatening events, such as heart attack, stroke or even death. To learn more about the For Your SweetHeart movement, which was developed and sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company, as well as take and share the Heart You Quiz, please visit https://www.foryoursweetheart.com.
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#170 SUMMERTIME
08/02/2017
#170 SUMMERTIME
On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry talk about a few tips and ideas for surviving the hot summertime for people with Diabetes.
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#169 OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
07/23/2017
#169 OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA If you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and can't stand using your CPAP machine... Your Dentist may have the answer to getting your life back. Alternate Methods for Testing and Treatment On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry welcome back, live in-studio, Dr. Gil Suarez. This time, he is joined by his 'OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TEAM’. You can also listen to the last time Dr. Suarez was on our show… ‘Show #130 Diabetes and Your Teeth’ (Oct 29, 2015) On show #149 with Dr. Rachakonda D. Prabhu, we talked about Obstructive Sleep Apnea. He shared a variety of treatments, with CPAP as the "Gold Standard" therapy for the condition. Many people, diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea are “non-compliant", because of the difficulty of wearing a CPAP mask. For many people, refusing to wear the mask can be very dangerous, even fatal, to their health. Today's show is for those "CPAP intolerant" folks, who would like to have their lives back. Dr. Suarez and his team share with us some Alternate Methods for Testing and Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
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#168 BRIGHT SPOTS & LANDMINES by ADAM BROWN
06/16/2017
#168 BRIGHT SPOTS & LANDMINES by ADAM BROWN
On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry welcome Columnist/Author Adam Brown. Adam Brown, diagnosed with Diabetes in 2001, serves as Senior Editor and Columnist at diaTribe, and Head of Diabetes Technology & Digital Health at Close Concerns. Adam writes an acclaimed column for diaTribe, , which has brought actionable Diabetes tips to over 600,000 people since 2013. His first book, , was published on May 9, 2017. Adam writes and speaks extensively about Diabetes and chronic disease, and at age 28, is recognized as a leading expert in Diabetes technology. Adam graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2011, as a Joseph Wharton and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He spends his free time outside in San Francisco, drinking tea, hiking with his girlfriend, Priscilla, and teaching his old dog new tricks. Links: Or
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#167 RICHARD JACKSON, MD - GRASSROOTS DIABETES
06/01/2017
#167 RICHARD JACKSON, MD - GRASSROOTS DIABETES
This week, we were in Boston, on lots of Diabetes-related business. We were able to spend some time at Joslin Diabetes Center, and on campus at Harvard Medical. We also enjoyed the company of some old friends in the “D” community, and met some new ones. A fantastic week in the historic city of Boston. On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry are broadcasting from the offices of GrassrootsDiabetes.org in Boston, Massachusetts. We are honored to speak with the Founder and Executive Director, Richard A Jackson, MD. Richard A Jackson, MD - Founder and Executive Director of Grassroots Diabetes. Dr. Jackson is an Endocrinologist and founder and President of Health Analytics Solutions, which provides proprietary data analysis and visualizations from a variety of healthcare databases, as well as consultations on chronic disease management. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and an adjunct investigator at the Joslin Diabetes Center. He is an avid Red Sox fan, and enjoys spending time at Fenway Park throughout the baseball season. More About Dr. Jackson The On the Road program was developed in 2001 collaboration with colleagues at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Dr. Bill Polonsky, a world-renowned diabetes psychologist, Melinda Maryniuk, an award-winning diabetes educator, the USDA, and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Extension Services. For more than a decade, OTR was field-tested and modified with over 15,000 participants across the US. In 2012, Dr. Jackson and the On the Road team were awarded the prestigious Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center award, as a part of the Affordable Care Act, to assess new types of low-cost approaches to healthcare. This 3 year award further validated and refined the OTR program, prompting Dr. Jackson to found Grass Roots Diabetes, in the hopes that the OTR program reaches as many people as possible around the world. In addition to being Founder and Executive Director of Grassroots Diabetes, Dr. Rich Jackson is also Founder and President of Health Analytics Solutions, which provides proprietary data analysis and visualizations from a variety of healthcare databases, as well as consultations on chronic disease management. During his 30 years at Joslin, Dr. Jackson was a Mary K. Iacocca Fellow, and received the Cookie Pierce Research Award from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, became head of the Immunology Section, and started the Hood Center for Prevention of Childhood Diabetes at the Joslin. He was involved with early trials to prevent type 1 diabetes, and was a Principal Investigator for the Diabetes Prevention Trial - Type 1 (DPT-1), the first NIH funded multi-center study for type 1 diabetes prevention. Beginning in 2001, he developed outreach programs in underserved areas, and was awarded a prestigious 5 million dollar Medicare/Medicaid Innovation award, to further develop these programs, using community health workers. His non-profit, Grass Roots Diabetes, is extending the impact of these programs. In addition, Dr. Jackson served as Director of Medical Affairs for Joslin’s extramural programs, with a variety of outside partners. He was also Medical Director for Joslin’s national clinical affiliation program, for which he established and tested a new set of clinical metrics for evaluating practices.
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#166 Behavioral Diabetes Institute
04/10/2017
#166 Behavioral Diabetes Institute
On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry are broadcasting from the offices of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute in San Diego, California. We are honored to speak with William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDE and Susan Guzman, PhD. Today, it’s all about what we at DiabetesPowerShow refer to as the people with Type 3 Diabetes…AKA Family Members, Loved Ones, and Friends of People with Diabetes. Dr. Polonsky and Dr. Guzman help us explore the many dynamic emotions and challenges that are experienced, not only by the people with Diabetes, but by those who love them. Diabetes is not a solo act…family and friends are as much a part of the process as the person with Diabetes. William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDE Dr. Polonsky is President and Founder of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, the world's first organization wholly dedicated to studying and addressing the unmet psychological needs of people with diabetes. He is also Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Polonsky received his PhD in clinical psychology from Yale University and has served as Senior Psychologist at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, faculty member at Harvard Medical School and Chairman of the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. A licensed clinical psychologist and certified diabetes educator, he received the American Diabetes Association’s 2014 Richard R. Rubin Award for distinguished contributions to behavioral medicine and psychology. An active researcher in the field of behavioral diabetes, Dr. Polonsky’s most recent research projects have focused on quality of life in diabetes, diabetes-related distress and depression, hypoglycemic fear, and glucose monitoring behavior and attitudes in people living with diabetes. Susan Guzman, PhD Susan Guzman, PhD is a clinical psychologist specializing in diabetes. Her clinical and research focus areas include overcoming barriers to management, family issues, and promoting attitudes that support living well with diabetes, from diagnosis throughout the lifespan. Dr. Guzman is co-founder and Director of Clinical/Educational Services at the Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI), the first non-profit organization devoted to the emotional and behavioral aspects of living with diabetes. At BDI, she developed programs for people with diabetes and their families and co-facilitates CME programs for Healthcare Professionals.
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#165 Doris Hobbs
03/26/2017
#165 Doris Hobbs
On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry welcome Doris Hobbs. Doris Hobbs has a passion for the fashion from a very glamorous time in our history. She loves all things 1940’s and 50’s, especially the new Christian Dior styles from 1947. She brings back this glamour on her website, RichInLoveFashion.com capturing stunning images from the golden age of Hollywood. Doris is thriving with Type One Diabetes. At age 33, the first thing Doris realized after been diagnosed as a Type One Diabetic, was that she had two options: She could allow it to control her life, or find the unbinding courage from within the tragedy; She chose courage. The next few days were consumed with perplexed emotions, mostly of denial, pooled from the self-belief that she could be a rare case and mysteriously cured. She was given a new role and lifestyle as a Type One Diabetic. She immediately chose to not wear it as a sympathy garment; instead, she would rather re-fashion how others perceive such a life-altering disorder. Aside from a select group of family and friends that knew of her health struggles, she somehow managed, two days after the news was confirmed, to conduct an on-location photo-shoot for her website, Rich in Love Fashion. She knew, without a doubt, at that moment, she had a purpose on earth, and found herself more determined to not allow Diabetes to hinder her little girl dreams. We, as a society, have a tendency of suppressing our fears, as mastering those can be difficult, and takes large amounts of will and courage to look in the mirror and say, “I will succeed; I can do this!” The relationship between one’s journey of self-growth and courage tends to evoke feelings of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, but allowing such emotions to take center stage is moral injustice. At birth, each and every one of us is embedded with a purpose or talent, which provides us the blueprints of our life’s story, which must be written and shared. “From all of my lessons and blessings in the last 2 1/2 years, I’ve formed an organic sense of how to live an authentic life that channels pure gratitude and glamour”. Since being diagnosed a Type One Diabetic, Doris has provided media exposure for organizations such as: Beyond Type 1, JDRF, American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Alive, and has been featured on 101.7 KKIQ, 92.1 KKDV, Diabetes Connections, and Diabetes Late Nite for her advocate efforts.
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#164 ALTERNATE SITE TESTING
03/14/2017
#164 ALTERNATE SITE TESTING
On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry talk about alternate site testing. How can we lessen or eliminate the pain associated with finger sticks? To help us with that question, we welcome Dr. Christopher Jacobs, the CEO and Chief Research Engineer for Genteel. He promises that the Genteel Lancing Device will challenge everything you’ve come to believe about a lancing device. During the show, Charlie, for the first time, successfully accomplished alternate site testing, using the Genteel device. The camera clicked, as he learned that this new lancing device allows you to poke your skin once, and return to the same spot throughout the day, and draw blood without actually piercing your skin again. The unit creates a vacuum, so you can flip the lancet in the device (the sharp part) away from the skin, and do multiple blood draws from just one poke. He successfully drew blood 4 times during the show, but only stuck himself once...Charlie is now a fan of the Genteel. Dr. Christopher Jacobs is the Chief Research Engineer in the development of Genteel, and holder of 75 United States and international patents; new medical devices and instrumentation through Oregon Graduate Institute (OGI) and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Biomedical engineer, designed and assisted in patenting world’s first variable rate cardiac pacemaker; Advanced Medical Technology (AMTEK), 1969, patented. Developed Control Systems for Artificial Kidneys (Renal Clearance); University of Southern California, 1964-1965. Devised Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Dream Detector; USC County Hospital, 1966. Designed Electric Current Instrumentation to Treat Skin Disorders and electronic perspiration inhibition equipment; General Medical Corporation, 1972, patented. Set Up & Organized Medical Laboratories; USC Main Campus, 1964-1966. Doctoral Dissertation: “The Determinants of Maximum Expiratory Flow” (predicts how rapidly air can be expelled from lungs); results confirmed by experiment. Research helped test development of portable respirators, 1964-1967.
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#163 ALL GROW'D UP!
03/07/2017
#163 ALL GROW'D UP!
#163 ALL GROW'D UP! He First Joined us on the Show as a T1D Child... He Returns as a Full Grown Man! On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry chatted with an old friend of the show. Mike Falk first appeared many years ago as a child, on an episode that we dedicated to children with Type One Diabetes. He was among 4 other kids ranging in age from 8 to 17. Mike was 10 at the time, and now he joins us again as an adult. Mike brought along a friend, Reed Gialketsis, who also has Type One Diabetes. She and Mike have known each other from “back in the day”, when they were both young ambassadors for the JDRF community. Also joining us in studio is Lori’s Brother, Gary, and his Wife, Ros. They do not have Diabetes, but they were a great addition to today’s show, asking questions that will help and inform people who are newly diagnosed with Diabetes.
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#162 DiabetesPowerShow LIVE!
02/25/2017
#162 DiabetesPowerShow LIVE!
JFRF TypeOneNation Summit 2017 Las Vegas TEEN TALK RADIO On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry chatted with six T1D teens. This show took place in front of a live audience at the ‘JDRF TypeOneNation Summit’ at the famous Flamingo Hotel and Casino on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. Hundreds of children with Type-One-Diabetes, along with their families, converged on the Las Vegas Strip to enjoy the day, meeting new friends, and socializing with old friends. There were engaging speakers, classes, exhibits, break-out sessions and, of course, a live presentation of DiabetesPowershow. Listen to the special insights and remarkable stories from our wonderful teen panelists, Erick Leavitt-14, Oaklie Leavitt-12, Conner Middlebrook-14, Savannah Frailey-15, Charles Birt-12, and Kendall Nether-15. We would like to extend a special thanks to the teens, their parents, families, and all of the amazing people who put on such a fantastic event. A wonderful time was had by all!
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#161 TYPE II SUCCESS
02/21/2017
#161 TYPE II SUCCESS
#161 Type 2 Success How good choices can lead to a better life On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry talk about living successfully with Type II Diabetes. We are joined by a man who is a good example of Type II success. Lorell Hathcock is a husband and father of four children. He was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes in July of 2015. Since then, he has found success by controlling his diet and listening to his doctor, reducing his A1C from 11.4% to 6.4%. He looks forward to improved health, as he continues to make great choices.
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#160 Hypoglycemia...
02/13/2017
#160 Hypoglycemia...
#160 Hypoglycemia…To Tell or Not To Tell On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, we talk about sharing the “Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” as it pertains to Hypoglycemia events in your life. We know it is very important that we, as people with Diabetes, speak openly with our Diabetes Care Team about our highs and lows. But what about other people in our lives? Should we tell our friends and co-workers? Today we talk about how sharing could possibly save your life.
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#159 SPARE A ROSE
02/07/2017
#159 SPARE A ROSE
On today’s show Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel, and Lori Cherry talk about a wonderful program that is helping children from all around the world who have Diabetes. Spare a Rose, Save a Child is simple: they encourage people to buy one less rose on Valentine’s Day, and donate the value of that flower to children with Diabetes. Over the past three years, the campaign has raised $55,844... providing a year’s worth of supplies to over 1,000 children. This year, the campaign will run February 1 until February 14. Their goal is to continue to provide lifesaving supplies to children in need. ‘SPARE A ROSE…SAVE A CHILD’ supports the ’LIFE FOR A CHILD’ program. WHAT IS 'LIFE FOR A CHILD'? 'Life for a Child' is an International Diabetes Federation program, with the vision: NO CHILD SHOULD DIE OF DIABETES Type 1 Diabetes is a lifelong condition requiring daily insulin injections, blood glucose monitoring, education and specialist health care. Access to this life-saving treatment is often difficult, and sometimes impossible, to achieve in less-resourced countries. Without support, many young people die soon after being diagnosed. Those who survive develop complications, such as eye damage and kidney failure. THIS IS WHERE 'LIFE FOR A CHILD' STEPS IN: We partner with Diabetes centers in lower-income countries, to provide young people with: • Insulin and syringes • Blood glucose monitoring equipment and test strips • Clinical care • HbA1c testing • Diabetes education, workshops, camps, resources • Support for health professional
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#158 DiabetesPowerShow V2.0
01/23/2017
#158 DiabetesPowerShow V2.0
DiabetesPowerShow Version 2.0...The Next 10 Years We're baaaack! After a long winter break, we are back with a new and improved DiabetesPowerShow. Or as we like to call it...DiabetesPowerShow Version 2.0. We are excited about some great changes that are taking place in our little corner of the web. Lori, the voice our listeners have heard at the beginning of the show for all of these years, is joining Charlie and Chris as a full time Co-Host. She brings a unique prospective to the show as, what we have referred to for many years, a "Type 3 Diabetic". We here at DPS define a "Type 3" as a person who has a loved one or friend who has Diabetes. (Not to be confused with the medical / clinical Type 3 definition) So our team represents Type 1 (Chris), Type 2 (Charlie), and "Type 3" (Lori). We have some very exciting things in store for 2017 and beyond.
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#157 Winterize Your Diabetes
09/20/2016
#157 Winterize Your Diabetes
On today’s show, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel talk about... The weather is starting to change, so it’s time to think about winterizing your Diabetes. What special things do you need to do in preparation for the cold weather and Diabetes?
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#156 The Type One Man Who Has No Pancreas...Literally
09/16/2016
#156 The Type One Man Who Has No Pancreas...Literally
A letter from a DiabetesPowerShow listener... Hello Diabetes Power Show, A quick note to say thank you for the time you take to educate the diabetic community. My wife and I have learned so much from your pod cast and guests over the past six months. I am a type 1 diabetic who uses an Omnipod insulin pump and CGM. I developed pancreatitis five years ago and was required to go into the hospital every three weeks to have stents placed into my pancreatic ducts to move forward with simple life activities. After eighteen months, my doctor at the University of Colorado linked me to an excellent team at the University of Minnesota to perform a Total Pancreatectomy and Auto Islet Transplantation. The surgery was 17 hours and my islet cells were transplanted into my liver. I had a 40% chance the cells would take and I would not need insulin or be diabetic. I was also informed before the surgery that I had tested positive for a GAD antibody and there was an increased chance that my system would attack the transplanted Islet cells and I would become diabetic. As you can see, my cells did not survive and I am now a type one diabetic. However, I fully accepted the outcome and entered into the surgery expecting to come out being a diabetic. I am glad to say that the pain is gone and that is half the battle. In addition to being type 1, I will have to take enzymes for digestion for the rest of my life. I started out taking injections but quickly found that it was impossible to stop some of the lows and 12 months later, I switched to an insulin pump. My lows tend to be a bit different then a normal diabetic. I do not have the same ability to take sugar and recover from a low within 15 or 30 minutes. At times, it may take 30-50 carbs to move my BG up 30-40 points. The recovery process from my lows are different every time. My CGM has saved my life a minimum of 6 times and I am thankful to have the technology. I am also thankful to have an insulin pump that can be suspended to stop the lows. My A1C has ranged from 6.9 - 9.8 and is now at 7.2. I eat close to the same food each day and my diet is low fat and low carb due to my impaired ability to digest certain foods. I live off of Quest nutrition Shakes (link below) and Quest Nutrition bars. The bars are low sugar, low net carbs and high in fiber and protein (and they are good). The shakes are low sugar, low carb, low fat and high in protein. Even non diabetics who like to eat healthy enjoy the bars and shakes! I have also recently discovered Paleo bars (Sunflower butter) and the bars are also low sugar, low net carbs and taste good. My success is due to the love and support of my wife. I would not be where I am today without her continuous care and concern for my well being. She has been with me every step of the way and has never given up on me or my health. I see the stress the disease causes her and she worries about my overall health and longevity of life. We have been married for 24 years and we hope the future blesses us with many, many more. I have been fortunate enough to have excellent doctors who respond to e-mail, phone calls and are experts in their professions. At some point, they may add value to your show and have the ability to help others who listen to your POD cast.. After all they have been successful keeping me alive and when you consider I have no pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, no pain and am a type 1 diabetic… That is no small feat… Through the process, I have found that no one is the same and we all have different struggles with the same goals in mind. To live a normal life, love our families and contribute to society. Thanks again for providing such amazing insight into the ever changing world of diabetes. You are helping the diabetic community in more ways than you will ever know! Sincerely, Steve and Christy Ewing
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#155 TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!
08/29/2016
#155 TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!
On today's DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, Chris Daniel, and our official behind-the-scenes announcer, Lori Cherry, celebrate ten years…that's right…a full decade of Diabetes podcasting. In celebration of this milestone, we indulge ourselves, as we reminisce about the amazing adventure this show has been for us. We have met so many incredible people from all around the world in the Diabetes community. We have traveled from coast to coast, attending Diabetes events as ambassadors for not only DiabetesPowerShow, but for the Diabetes community at large. On August 28, 2006, DiabetesPowerShow was born. When we started, we were not 100% sure there would be a show number 2, or that we would be around the following month. Here we are, August 28, 2016, and we are going stronger than ever! Very few podcasts that involve 2 or more co-hosts survive more than a few episodes. We started in the very beginning of the new technology called ‘podcasting’. Out of the first wave of thousands of podcasts, created at that time, covering a variety of topics, (now there are millions) there are just a handful of remaining ‘original' podcasters. We proudly count ourselves among that small group of people. The five of us have developed a bond and friendship that is unbreakable. After 10 years, whether the microphones are turned on or off, we can almost read each other’s minds, and finish each other’s sentences. DiabetesPowerShow is the longest consistently-running Diabetes related podcast in the world. We are committed to taking this show into the future, as we all work towards a cure for this thing called Diabetes.
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#154 It’s Not Rocket Science…
08/16/2016
#154 It’s Not Rocket Science…
Here on DiabetesPowerShow, we have often said that "taking good care of yourself with Diabetes is not rocket science"...well...on today's show, we actually put that theory to the test...with an actual Rocket Scientist...really...a real live NASA Rocket Scientist! Ernie Prado serves as a Technical Project Manager at NASA's Johnson Space Center in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF) where astronauts train prior to spaceflight. At the SVMF, he leads projects to create, maintain, and upgrade full-size International Space Station trainers and mockups that astronauts will use during the course of their careers. In addition to his work at NASA, he is involved in manufacturing large-scale 3D Printers. Ernie holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautical Sciences and Engineering from UC Davis. He was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 15, and has been on an insulin pump for the past five years. He loves to educate others about Diabetes, and hopes to inspire fellow T1Ds to never stop chasing their dreams. Charlie Cherry Chris Moore Theresa Moore Chris Daniel
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#153 The What, When, Where, Why, and How of Blood Glucose Testing
08/09/2016
#153 The What, When, Where, Why, and How of Blood Glucose Testing
On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, it’s all about blood glucose testing. Charlie, Chris, Theresa and Chris are joined by Dave, who has seen it all. He has had Type One Diabetes for 58 years, and has experienced the evolution of blood glucose testing, from the very early stages of development.
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#152 Diabetes and our Four-Legged Friends
07/27/2016
#152 Diabetes and our Four-Legged Friends
On today's DiabetesPowerShow, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel talk about Pets with Diabetes. This episode is dedicated to Chris Moore's Daughter, Angelica, whose sweet puppy passed away last weekend. We welcome 3 special guests in studio: Nicholas Vitale DVM Nicholas grew up in Metro Detroit, and knew from a young age that he wanted to, some day, become a veterinarian. He attended undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, and holds a degree in Zoo and Aquarium Science. He then attended veterinary school, also at Michigan State, and graduated in 2011. Nicholas originally went into veterinary medicine because he wanted to be a zoo veterinarian. However, as things and interests changed, he decided that he wanted to become a pathologist. Post veterinary school, he attended and began a Residency in Anatomic Pathology at Cornell University. After approximately one year, Nicholas decided that pathology was not where he wanted to be in the veterinary medicine world. He moved back home, where he spent another year in Detroit, practicing small animal medicine. Nicholas moved to Las Vegas three years ago, and has been practicing at Desert Inn Animal Hospital ever since. Currently, he is preparing for, and studying to sit for his board accreditation, through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. When not working, Nicholas spends a lot of his free time volunteering, and being with friends. He is highly involved with The Desert Tortoise Foundation, as well as The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, and with Desert Tortoise Research and Health Monitoring. He is also involved with legal cases with Clark County Animal Control. He has a "zoo" at home, including a French Bulldog named Odin, two parrots, Finn and Jager, two ferrets, Reason and Single, as well as a tiny desert tortoise, nameless, and a bearded dragon, who is also nameless. Norma Silverman Norma is a cat lover, who rescued and adopted ‘Nutmeg’. She joins us in studio, to share her experiences with the diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately the loss of her special friend, due to complications from Diabetes. Jim Holtz RN Jim is Theresa’s boss in the Hospital Emergency Room. He is a Registered Nurse, and Manager of Critical Care. He has many years of experience as a Medical Professional. Jim tells us how frustrating it was, as a professional who cares for people in the hospital, not to recognize the signs and symptoms of Diabetes in ‘Morgan’ and ‘Gabby’, his four-legged friends at home. What are the odds…not just one dog with Diabetes…but two?
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#151 Overcoming Destructive Anger..Strategies that work
07/26/2016
#151 Overcoming Destructive Anger..Strategies that work
How Does anger impact your Diabetes? How does your Diabetes impact your anger? On today's DiabetesPowerShow.com, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, and Chris Daniel welcome Bernard Golden, PHD to talk about his new book, Overcoming Destructive Anger - Strategies That Work. Dr. Golden helps us prevent destructive anger from having a negative impact on our Diabetes journey. '
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Summer Break...
07/18/2016
Summer Break...
We will be back on July 25, 2016 with all new shows with some fantastic guests. Meanwhile, enjoy lots of great shows from our archives.
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Summer Break...
07/11/2016
Summer Break...
We will be back on July 25, 2016 with all new shows with some fantastic guests. Meanwhile, enjoy lots of great shows from our archives.
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Summer Break...
07/04/2016
Summer Break...
We will be back on July 25, 2016 with all new shows with some fantastic guests. Meanwhile, enjoy lots of great shows from our archives.
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Summer Break...
06/27/2016
Summer Break...
We will be back on July 25, 2016 with all new shows with some fantastic guests. Meanwhile, enjoy lots of great shows from our archives.
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#150 Everything you ever wanted to know about Hypoglycemia, but were afraid to ask…
05/26/2016
#150 Everything you ever wanted to know about Hypoglycemia, but were afraid to ask…
Hypoglycemia..."The Boogeyman under the bed"... Everything you ever wanted to know about Hypoglycemia, but were afraid to ask… Today on DiabetesPowerShow, we ask one of the finest Endocrinologists in the country, Dr. C. R. Kannan, the tough questions about this dreadful condition. Somehow, the DPS team manages to produce a fun, and funny show involving a very serious topic, Hypoglycemia, while learning more than we ever knew about it. Joining us today in studio, C. R. Kannan, M. D. Dr. Kannan is presently Director of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Red Rock Medical Center in Las Vegas. He served as Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas from 2009 to 2013, with teaching and patient responsibilities. He was also Consultant in Endocrinology at Southwest Medical Associates in Las Vegas, from 2003 to 2010. He moved to Nevada in 2003, following many years of academic and clinical practice in Chicago. He is the former Chairman of Endocrinology at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, and Associate Chairman of Endocrinology at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. He was responsible for the combined Endocrinology Fellowship Program of Rush Presbyterian and Cook County Hospitals. He is a tenured Professor of Medicine at Rush University, Chicago. During his tenure at Cook County and Rush Presbyterian, he won the Teacher of the Year Award ten (10) times. He has single-authored four (4) medical textbooks, and has served as an editor of the Year Book of Endocrinology for 15 years. He has also co-authored several original articles in peer-reviewed journals. DiabetesPowerShow Co-Host, Chris Daniel, who has Type One Diabetes, often experiences Hypoglycemia Unawareness. So when he repels off of a 300 foot cliff, his glucose numbers have to be in check. Last weekend, Chris tested his adventuresome skills at beautiful Lake Powell, where he pushed himself to the limit. Check out pics at DiabetesPowerShow.com
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#149 Sleep Apnea...
05/17/2016
#149 Sleep Apnea...
On today’s DiabetesPowerShow.com, Charlie Cherry, Chris Moore, Theresa Moore, Chris Daniel and Guests, talk about Sleep Apnea, the not-so-silent killer. To help guide us through this disturbing, and all too common health issue, and it’s effects on people with Diabetes, we welcome, live in studio, Dr. R D Prabhu. Dr. Prabhu is a seasoned medical doctor with over 40 years of experience. He is a noted specialist in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. As the Director of The Sleep Center of Nevada, Dr. Prabhu has a very special interest in sleep medicine, because of the tremendous impact sleep has upon the overall health of his patients.
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#148 When Diabetes Technology Fails...
05/12/2016
#148 When Diabetes Technology Fails...
#148 When Diabetes Technology Fails... Do you have a backup plan? Isn't technology wonderful? But what happens when things break down? Do you have a backup plan? On today’s DiabetesPowerShow, we figure out an Emergency Plan B.
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#147 HAPPINESS BY THE NUMBERS
05/03/2016
#147 HAPPINESS BY THE NUMBERS
#147 HAPPINESS BY THE NUMBERS / 9 Steps to Authentic Happiness by Dr. Heather Silvio Do you want to be happy and healthy in body, mind, and spirit? Are you living the life of your dreams? Allow Happiness by the Numbers: 9 Steps to Authentic Happiness to guide you to increase physical health, by improving how you care for your body, enhancing emotional health, by uncovering the real you and what you want, and strengthening spiritual health, by heightening your connection to self and others. Recognize that dreams are the reality you have yet to create. Regardless of your current life circumstances, this transformational program will show you how you can choose happiness. By using a step-by-step guide to making immediate, short-term, and long-term changes, you can dramatically increase your subjective sense of happiness. What does all of this have to do with Diabetes? EVERYTHING!!!
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