Diabetes Day by Day

Diabetes Day by Day is a podcast intended for people with diabetes and their caregivers. In each episode, Neil Skolnik, MD, and Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, will discuss the everyday challenges of living with diabetes and will offer practical advice for overcoming those challenges. Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen and their invited guests as they share their experience and knowledge on how to “live your best life with diabetes.”

85 Years of Making a Difference — It All Matters 08/27/2025

Science Advances; So Do We: Keeping up with Diabetes Management 07/16/2025

The Power of Storytelling: Meet Marlee and Saige 06/19/2025

Mental Health and Diabetes: From Awareness to Action 05/15/2025

Mental Health and Diabetes: From Awareness to Action Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen in this episode as they discuss the importance of emotional wellbeing in overall health. They will explore the connection between mental health and diabetes, focusing on how managing a chronic condition can impact the emotional lives of people living with diabetes and their families. Special guest Dr. Kelsey Brzezinski will also join the conversation. Please note that this episode includes discussions of sensitive topics, we encourage you to listen with care and understand that the American Diabetes Association® is not an organization that specializes in mental health and only seeks to bring awareness to factors that coincide with a diabetes diagnosis. If you are experiencing challenges seek the support of a licensed medical or mental health professional. 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 Kelsey Brzezinski, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 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: If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. SAMHSA mental health help line, which is a no-cost, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service available at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Check out the American Diabetes Association®'s newly updated to find to find therapists who specialize in supporting people living with diabetes near you. /episode/index/show/93d8574c-68f7-4e14-96cd-032dee7f92ca/id/36581655

Get to Know Project Power 04/23/2025

Compounded Medications: Navigating Risks in Diabetes and Obesity Treatments 03/21/2025

There’s an App for That! 02/18/2025

There’s an App for That! A new episode of Diabetes Day by Day is here! Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they dive into the world of mobile health technology and how it’s shaping diabetes management. With so many apps for tracking blood glucose (blood sugar), counting carbs, and logging fitness activities, it can be tough to find the right one. In this episode, we welcome Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDCES, FADCES, a nutrition, health, and diabetes expert with knowledge of diabetes-related apps, and Bridget Wood, RD, LD, CDCES, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 15 years and has firsthand experience with apps that can assist with diabetes management. Our guests will share valuable insights on how apps can support people living with diabetes and why using them can be beneficial. This episode isn’t sponsored, and we’re not endorsing any specific app—just sharing examples of ones that have helped others. 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 Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDCES, FADCES — Columnist at Endocrine Today, Owner of Susan Weiner Nutrition, PLLC, and Nutrition Communicator and Media Consultant, New York City Metropolitan Area Bridget Wood, RD, LD, CDCES — Owner and Clinical Director of Bridget Wood Wellness, LLC, Reno, NV 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! For additional resources, be sure to check out: Phone apps referenced: Glucose Blood Sugar Tracker Dario Health Livongo by Teladoc Health mySugr Dexcom G7 Tidepool OMRON (for blood pressure) /episode/index/show/93d8574c-68f7-4e14-96cd-032dee7f92ca/id/35336570

ADA's Standards of Care in Diabetes—2025: Key Points and Updates 01/15/2025

Why Knowing About Heart Failure May Be Important to You 12/19/2024

Why Knowing About Heart Failure May Be Important to You A new episode of Diabetes Day by Day is here! Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they delve into the topic of heart failure. They’ll discuss steps you can take if you’re living with diabetes to prevent it or detect it early, and receive timely treatment for better outcomes. In this episode, we welcome guest Jim Januzzi, MD, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Chief Scientific Officer at the Baim Institute for Clinical Research. Dr. Januzzi has published more than 900 manuscripts, edited 5 textbooks, and serves as a Deputy Editor at the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He is a nationally recognized lecturer on the testing and treatment of heart failure. Dr. Januzzi will share valuable insights to help people living with diabetes, no matter where they are in their journey, as it relates to heart health and heart failure. This episode of Diabetes Day by Day is supported by Roche. 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 Jim Januzzi, MD, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Chief Scientific Officer at the Baim Institute for Clinical Research 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! /episode/index/show/93d8574c-68f7-4e14-96cd-032dee7f92ca/id/34532005

Diabetes and an Abundance Mentality 11/18/2024

Navigating Nutrition: Your Guide to Thriving with Diabetes 10/15/2024

Flavors of Tradition: Embracing Culture in the Diabetes Journey 09/16/2024

Are You Ready For It? Preparing for College Life with Diabetes 08/15/2024

Don’t Delay, Prepare Today! Planning Ahead for Travel or a Natural Disaster 07/15/2024

Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes: A Focus on Teens 06/19/2024

Prediabetes: When Action is the Best Medicine 05/15/2024

Special Edition: A Focus on Obesity. Part 3: Talking to your Doctor About Obesity Treatment 04/15/2024

Special Edition: A Focus on Obesity. Part 3: Talking to your Doctor About Obesity Treatment In this insightful episode of Diabetes Day by Day, hosts Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen delve into the newest approaches to discussing obesity treatments with your doctor and strategies for effectively planning this conversation. They are joined by Aaron Sutton, a behavioral health consultant, and Tamika Holland, who shares her personal journey with obesity. This is the third episode of a three-part series of Diabetes Day by Day that focuses on recognizing obesity as a chronic disease that requires treatment. Learn about strategies for tackling obesity, preparing for doctor’s appointments, and overcoming the hurdles associated with initiating conversations about obesity. Discover more about medications and other innovative treatment options that provide renewed hope and much more. The Focus on Obesity series is a collaborative project of the American Diabetes Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. The entire program will comprise a total of seven episodes: three episodes of Diabetes Day by Day, which will be tailored for people with overweight or obesity and their caregivers; and four episodes of its sister podcast, Diabetes Core Update, which will cover topics of interest for family physicians, primary care clinicians, and other health care professionals. The combined seven-episode program will be released between February and June 2024 and can be freely accessed at . Funding support for the “Focus on Obesity” series is jointly provided by Lilly and Novo Nordisk. 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, Behavioral Health Consultant, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA Tamika Holland, Elementary Curriculum Specialist, Abington, PA 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! /episode/index/show/93d8574c-68f7-4e14-96cd-032dee7f92ca/id/30830753

Special Edition: A Focus on Obesity. Part 2: Navigating Lifestyle Modifications and Treatment Innovations 03/15/2024

Special Edition: A Focus on Obesity. Part 2: Navigating Lifestyle Modifications and Treatment Innovations In this highly informative episode of Diabetes Day by Day, hosts Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen explore the latest in obesity management and treatment with a dual focus: lifestyle modifications and new medications. Recognizing obesity as a critical factor in overall health, Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen are joined by Drs. Susan Fiddler and Wesley Nuffer to discuss the multifaceted approaches to obesity management. This is the second of a three-part series of Diabetes Day by Day that focuses on the critical issue of obesity, offering professional insights and advice to sustain weight management. Learn about lifestyle strategies for treating obesity, including eating habits, physical activity, and behavioral approaches, as well as groundbreaking medications offering new hope for those struggling with obesity. The Focus on Obesity series is a collaborative project of the American Diabetes Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. The entire program will comprise a total of seven episodes: three episodes of Diabetes Day by Day, which will be tailored for people with overweight or obesity and their caregivers; and four episodes of its sister podcast, Diabetes Core Update, which will cover topics of interest for family physicians, primary care clinicians, and other health care professionals. The combined seven-episode program will be released between February and June 2024 and can be freely accessed at . Funding support for the “Focus on Obesity” series is jointly provided by Lilly and Novo Nordisk. 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 Susan K. Fiddler, MD, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA Wesley Nuffer, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, BC-ADM, Professor, Assistant Director of Experiential Programs, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 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! /episode/index/show/93d8574c-68f7-4e14-96cd-032dee7f92ca/id/30393123

Special Edition: A Focus on Obesity. Part 1: A Shift in Perspective 02/15/2024

Special Edition: A Focus on Obesity. Part 1: A Shift in Perspective In this enlightening episode of Diabetes Day by Day, hosts Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen engage in a profound discussion on the topic of obesity, a pressing health issue that has seen a dramatic increase over the past 50 years. They are joined by Dr. Margarita McDonald, an obesity medical specialist, along with her patient, Tamika Holland, who shares her personal journey with obesity. This episode sheds light on the critical issue of obesity, offering both professional insights and personal experiences to foster a deeper understanding of the disease. By exploring the medical, psychological, and environmental aspects of obesity, Neil, Sara, Margarita, and Tamika provide a comprehensive overview that aims to inform, inspire, and encourage positive change in the way we view and care for obesity. The Focus on Obesity series is a collaborative project of the American Diabetes Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. The entire program will comprise a total of seven episodes: three episodes of Diabetes Day by Day, which will be tailored for people with overweight or obesity and their caregivers; and four episodes of its sister podcast, Diabetes Core Update, which will cover topics of interest for family physicians, primary care clinicians, and other health care professionals. The combined seven-episode program will be released between February and June 2024 and can be freely accessed at . Funding support for the “Focus on Obesity” series is jointly provided by Lilly and Novo Nordisk. 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 Margarita McDonald, MD, Bariatrician and Medical Director, Bariatric Medicine Institute, Flourtown, PA Tamika Holland, Elementary Curriculum Specialist, Abington, PA 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! /episode/index/show/93d8574c-68f7-4e14-96cd-032dee7f92ca/id/29970523