Navigating the Art of Medicine in the Age of AI with Dr. Allen Sussman
Release Date: 03/13/2024
Diabetes Connections Type 2
It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: The FDA approved Omnipod 5 for people with type 2 who use insulin, Dexcom's Stelo, the first over the counter CGM, is now on sale. more evidence that bright light at night may increase the risk of diabetes, a price cut for Zepbound, and more! Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Learn more about Drive The best way to keep up with...
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It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: A weekly basal plus semaglutide is in the works, but not for the US right now, Tandem updates it's app recall, liver targeted insulin study, a weird walking story, and Lance Bass educates about LADA. Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Learn more about Drive The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Here's where to...
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Talking about any possible complications from diabetes can be scary – and most of us only think of kidney issues in the worst possible way: transplant and dialysis. But there’s a lot you can do to stay healthy and there’s news from just this summer about how new medications are making a big difference to reduce your risk. My guests this week are Dr. Bob Gabbay, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, American Diabetes Association and Dr. Jeff Giullian, Chief Medical Officer of DaVita. DaVita Kidney Care is a leading provider of kidney care in the United States. This podcast is not intended...
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It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: A new study looks at insulin needs in men vs women, updates on stem cell transplants and a new look at COVID 19 and T1D plus a fully implantable CGM is announced. We'll also tell you about a T1D athlete drafted to the MLB. Lots more in this week's episode, full transcipt below. Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Learn more about Drive The best way to keep up with...
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DIY Pioneer Dana Lewis was diagnosed with something called EPI – exocrine pancreatic insufficiency a couple of years ago. She’d never heard of it and was shocked to find out diabetes is considered a common co-condition. In fact, 20-30 percent of people with diabetes can end up with EPI. EPI can cause a lot of discomfort and stomach issues – and health issues if left untreated. Of course, Dana jumped in, publishing a review of studies and now- creating studies of her own. She’ll explain what she’s doing, why she needs your help, and more about this condition that doesn’t get much...
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It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: The Eversense CGM could soon be approved for one year of continuous use, the first generic GLP-1 medication is launched, a new company tauts and all-in-one sensor and pump infusion set, a new diabetes accessory in the Roblox game, and more! Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Learn more about Drive The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our...
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Medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro have fundamentally changed the way diabetes is treated. But even if your doctor writes the prescription and your insurance company covers it, getting your hands on the medication is getting harder and harder. We’re talking about what to do if you’re having trouble here – tips if you have to start and stop – and ways some have found to get their hands on the injections. My guest is Dr. Michael Weintraub and endo and diabetologist at NYU, he’s a researcher and he sees patients, so he’s dealing with this almost every day. This podcast is not...
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It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: South Africa runs out of insulin pens - and why this could happen anywhere, once-weekly insulin is approved in Canada, update on Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7 rollout, more older people are getting type 1 but more people are living longer with it, CGM at the Olympics and more! Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Learn more about Drive The best way to keep up with Stacey and the...
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Have you heard of a diabetologist? This is a newer specialty in the U-S that may help offset the lack of endocrinologists. Most people with type 2 see a general practitioner and the diabetology certification helps those doctors learn about the latest in diabetes care. We’ll talk about how to find one of these rare experts, why there could be more of them soon, and get advice about how to make the most of your diabetes visit to ANY doctor. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Please visit...
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It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: Dexcom goes Direct to Watch in the US, Abbott gets FDA okay for its OTC CGM, new study about metformin during pregnancy, an update on semaglutides, JDRF changes its name, and more! We have a monthly newsletter! Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Learn more about Drive Here's where to find us: Learn more about everything at our home page Reach out with questions or comments: ...
info_outlineIt's pretty clear that the future of medicine will include artificial intelligence. It’s already part of doctor’s appointments, health data, and more. But balancing that machine learning high tech with a doctor’s personal touch is going to be tricky. This week, we’re talking about the art of medicine with endocrinologist and author Dr. Allen Sussman.
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