Best Hemoglobin A1c Podcasts (2025)

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#316: The 5-Lessons You Can't Learn From Your Doctor 57:10

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I breakdown the five essential lessons that every person living with Type 1 diabetes must master — lessons you won’t learn in your doctor’s office. Drawing from nearly two decades of personal experience, thousands o…

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Week 2 A Doctor's 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life 1:09:00

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Key Points & Decisions: Continuing the "Go Unpro" journey to an unprocessed life, building on progress from Week 1 Focusing on the 4 pillars of longevity: diet, exercise, sleep, and social connection Instituting a low-sugar, high-fiber, mostly plant-based diet Avoiding processed foods, plastic containers, and seed oils Implementing time-restricted …

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Top 5 Primary Care Breakthroughs: Melatonin, Lung Scans, Statins, Diabetes & New BP Guidelines 11:50

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Newsday in Primary Care | Top Medical Updates This Week with Dr. Kulmeet Kundlas Welcome to Newsday in Primary Care — your trusted weekly update on the latest research, medical breakthroughs, and practical clinical insights. In this episode, Dr. Kulmeet Kundlas (Kundlas MD) unpacks this week’s top headlines in primary care, bringing clarity to comp…

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How Ozempic May Help Reduce Alcohol Consumption 7:01

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Exploring the Impact of Ozempic on Alcohol Cravings: A New Hope? In this episode, we delve into the viral news about Ozempic, a medication primarily for diabetes and weight loss, and its surprising potential to reduce alcohol cravings. Discussions on Reddit and social media suggest many patients have experienced less desire for alcohol while on Oze…

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Sunday Science by Go_UnPro Episode 1: 2025_11_02 24:41

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In this first episode of Sunday Science, we explore a few articles showing the carcinogenic potential of a strain of E coli (pks+ or colibactin-producing) that produces a DNA mutational toxin. Evidence from the discussed articles shows that this bacteria could be responsible for a high percentage of early onset (under age 50) colorectal cancer (CRC…

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#315: Raising Resilience: How One Family Turned a Type 1 Diagnosis into a Team Effort - Sara Jacklin 1:27:10

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Sara Jacklin, a mom whose son Mitchell was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at nine years old. Sara shares the family’s incredible journey — from early signs and diagnosis during the holidays, t…

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#314: BONUS - Your Mental Health Will Dictate Your Blood Sugar Stability 41:59

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I talk about the importance of mental health on blood sugar stability. Every person living with diabetes has dealt with challenges within their mental health. But do you know how to navigate these complex feelings a…

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#313: Navigating the Flawed System of Diabetes Care - Jaci Carpenter 54:41

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, I sit down once again with returning guest and college athlete Jaci Carpenter for an honest conversation about the realities of navigating diabetes care as a young adult. From frustrating endocrinology visits and infla…

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Nausea and Ozempic: What to Expect and How to Cope 4:39

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Managing Nausea & Stomach Discomfort on Ozempic: Essential Tips Join Dr. Kundlas as he explains why nausea and stomach discomfort occur when taking Ozempic for diabetes or weight loss, how these symptoms indicate the drug is working, and tips to manage them. Learn dietary adjustments, symptoms to watch for, and the importance of staying in touch wi…

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Ozempic and Your Gut: Exploring Constipation and Remedies 4:47

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Ozempic and Constipation: Causes, Solutions, and When to Worry In this episode, Dr. Kulmeet Kundlas explains why Ozempic (semaglutide), a medication for diabetes and weight loss, can cause constipation. Learn how Ozempic affects your digestive system, what's considered normal, and when to seek medical advice. Discover effective and safe ways to all…

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#312: Navigating Type 1 Diabetes as a Family - Parenting with Purpose - Jax & Ashley Lawrence 1:22:22

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Jax & his mother Ashley, who share their candid and heartfelt journey of living with type 1 diabetes. Jax & Ashley open up about the mental, emotional, and physical challenges of managing T1D, the im…

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#311: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar: Part 6 – (External Triggers) 35:39

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for managing blood sugar—but it can also be one of the most frustrating. In this solo episode, Coach Ken continues the 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar series with Part 6: External T…

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Breast Cancer Screening in 2025: What Every Woman (and Man) Should Know. 18:31

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Breast Cancer Screening 2025: Updates, AI Role, Insurance Coverage, and FAQs October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This video provides an update on new guidelines for breast cancer screening, the role of artificial intelligence, and insurance coverage for mammograms. Starting at age 40 and continuing every two years up to 74, screenings are cru…

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#310: Misdiagnosed T2D - To The Correct Diagnosis 3 Years Later - Erika Buenaflor 1:05:40

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Erika Buenaflor. Erika is a speech pathologist and group fitness instructor who was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2018 and properly diagnosed with type 1 in 2021. She’s been adapting to her di…

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#309: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar: Part 5 – (Biological Factors) 52:09

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By Coach Ken

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#308: Diabetes Sucks...No Shit It Does - Parents Emma & Sam Buchanan 1:36:38

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By Coach Ken / Emma & Sam Buchanan

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Beyond Blood Sugar: The Caramelization Crisis in Diabetes 5:13

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How High Blood Sugar Affects Your Body: Understanding Advanced Glycation End Products In this episode of Kundlas MD, Dr. Kulmeet Kundlas explains how high blood sugar caramelizes the body internally, forming sticky crusts and rust-like substances called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). These AGEs damage blood vessels, organs, and tissues, le…

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The Hidden Dangers of High Hemoglobin A1c 4:49

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Understanding Hemoglobin A1C: How Small Changes Make a Big Impact In this video, we explore the importance of hemoglobin A1C levels and their impact on your health. Learn how even a 1% reduction in A1C can significantly lower your risk of complications such as heart attacks, strokes, and vision loss. Discover why hemoglobin A1C is considered your b…

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Can Diabetes Be Reversed? 4:19

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Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed or Put into Remission? Dr. Kundlas explains how nearly half of people with Type 2 diabetes can put the disease into remission through lifestyle changes. He emphasizes that while Type 2 diabetes cannot be 'reversed', it can be controlled to the point where medication may not be needed. Dr. Kundlas discusses the import…

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#307: Navigating T1D, Resilience, and Redefining What’s Possible - Renee Puleo 56:51

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By Coach Ken / Renee Puleo

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#306: BONUS - A1C, Time in Range, and True Diabetes Stability 35:51

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By Coach Ken

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#305: Diabetes Resilience through Divorce & Breast Cancer - Jenna Smith 1:44:37

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By Coach Ken / Jenna Smith

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#304 – The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar: Part 4 – (Fitness & Activity) 34:33

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By Coach Ken

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#303: From Trash to Recycling: The Future of Sharps Disposal with PureWay 1:02:31

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Jeffery Miglicco (CEO), Omar Almidani and (Co-Founder), and from PureWay, a company leading the charge in safe sharps disposal and recycling solutions. Together, we explore: Why proper disposal of sy…

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Diabetes and Kidney Health Essentials 7:30

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Preventing Diabetic Kidney Disease: Simple Tests and Effective Strategies Living with diabetes? Learn how it impacts your kidneys and discover essential tests that can detect early kidney damage. This video explains how high blood sugar can harm your kidneys and highlights lifestyle changes and medications that can protect them. Understand the role…

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Diabetes Self-Management: Key Principles for Everyday Success 18:44

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Mastering Diabetes Self-Management: Essential Tips and Strategies Join Dr. Kulmeet Kundlas as he delves into the crucial principles of diabetes self-management. With 27 years of experience caring for over 10,000 diabetics, Dr. Kundlas shares evidence-based practices from reputable sources like the CDC and American Diabetic Care Education Specialist…

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#302: Twin Stories of T1D, Entrepreneurship & Founders @Brekkie Shack with Lisa & Lindsay Rusch 1:07:10

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this inspiring episode, I sit down with twin sisters Lisa and Lindsay Rusch, both living with type 1 diabetes, alongside their older brother who also has T1D. Beyond their personal diabetes journeys, the sisters are co-owners of Bre…

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Prediabetes: The Silent Pandemic You Can’t Afford to Ignore 13:11

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Pre-Diabetes: Your Early Warning Sign to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes In this episode, Dr. Kulmeet Kundlas delves into the critical topic of pre-diabetes, emphasizing its role as a major health warning sign. Learn why pre-diabetes is not a prelude but a significant health threat already causing damage to your organs and increasing the risk of severe con…

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Ozempic and Your Eyes: What the Data Really Shows 7:10

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Ozempic & Vision Loss: Separating Fact from Fiction In this video, Dr. Kulmeet Kundlas examines recent claims linking Ozempic (Semaglutide), a popular diabetes and weight loss medication, to cases of vision loss. The episode explores the specifics of Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) and other eye complications potentially as…

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#301: Faith, Fitness, and Finding Balance With T1D: A Conversation With Mark Brezzel 1:04:08

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Mark Brezzel T1D author and clinician who shares his powerful story of diagnosis, the mental and physical challenges he faced, and how his faith and passion for fitness shaped his outlook. We discuss…

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Diabetes insights: From shock to self management success 28:57

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Navigating Diabetes: From Diagnosis to Living Well In this episode, Dr. Kulmeet Kundlas, a primary care physician, addresses the emotional and physical challenges faced by individuals diagnosed with diabetes. Covering aspects such as the stages of grief, understanding the condition, medication options, lifestyle changes, and common misconceptions, …

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#300: Food Freedom, Mindset Shifts, and Thriving With T1D - Cecily Lopez 1:14:39

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Cecily Lopez is a wellness advocate, visual storyteller, and the founder of Trinity Grace Photography, LLC. She has been living with Type 1 diabetes for nearly nine years, and a few years into that journey was also diagnosed with thyro…

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#299: Navigating a New Diagnosis, Menstruation, and Menopause - Jessica Barber 1:24:48

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What’s it like to be newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as an adult? In this episode, I talk with Jessica Barber, who was diagnosed in February 2024. Jessica opens up about what the first year of life with T1D has been like, how she’…

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#298: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose - Part 3 (Strategic Dosing) 50:32

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By Coach Ken

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#297: Redefining Diabetes and Owning Your Story - Rob Howe 1:09:02

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What does it look like to fully own your story with Type 1 diabetes and stop letting the condition define you? In this episode, I sit down with Rob Howe—former professional basketball player, creator of Diabetics Doing Things, and pass…

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#296: Climbing to New Heights: Mountaineering Living With Type 1 Diabetes - Luis Freitas 1:09:41

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What does it take to climb some of the world’s tallest peaks while managing Type 1 diabetes? In this episode, I sit down with mountaineer and T1D veteran Luis Freitas, who has lived with diabetes since the age of two. Luis shares the h…

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#295: The Day-to-Day of Fighting Fires as a T1D - Andrew Thomas (Part 2) 1:22:43

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I welcome back Andrew Thomas. Andrew is a firefighter in the great state of Indiana and also lives with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). In his first appearance on the show (#271), we discussed his experiences living with dia…

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How My Primary Care Practice Uses AI to Transform Patient Care 11:40

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AI in Healthcare: Transforming Patient Care and Communication This vidoe explores the challenges of modern healthcare—patients feeling unheard, staff delays, rushed appointments, and the overwhelming burden of documentation that weakens doctor-patient relationships. It introduces artificial intelligence (AI) as a solution to these longstanding frus…

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#294: Are CGM's Less Of A Tool Than Glucose Monitors? - Graham Hubbard (Part 2) 1:56:49

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit back down with my good friend and Diabuddy Graham Hubbard. Wow, the last two episode with Graham have been FIRE! In today's episode we talk about... The 42 Factors that Affect Glucose Why Dexcom is the best Di…

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#293: An Endurance Athlete's Fury as a T1D - Ross Mallen (Part 2) 1:18:28

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In the last episode with Ross, we discussed Ross's journey with T1D and how he's been able to overcome a wide range of challenges without much support from his medical team. In this episode, we took a different direction and talked abo…

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#292: A Bad Spot as a Diabetic - Ross Mallen (Part 1) 1:08:29

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Ross Mallen. Ross is a T1D and advocate cyclist. We discussed Ross's usual diagnosis story which lasted 6 months. We also discussed the challenges he's been able to overcome and the lessons he's lear…

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#291: Diabetics Behind The Curtain - Deborah Anderson 1:26:15

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Debra Anderson. Debra is a Type 1 diabetic, podcaster, and singer. This conversation was extra special for me because it again shows me how far we've come as a Diabetes community. Debra has had Diabe…

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#290: Are CGM's Less Of A Tool Than Glucose Monitors? - Graham Hubbard (Part 1) 1:09:11

4M ago1:09:11

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with my good friend and Diabuddy Graham Hubbard. If you're new to the podcast, Graham started the show with me back in 2020 and then had to leave due to changes in life. This is a special episode because …

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RFK Jr. 'Make America Healthy Again '? A Doctor Reacts to His Senate Hearing 14:05

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The Future of US Healthcare: Chronic Disease Crisis & Robert Kennedy's Vision In this episode, we dive deep into the United States' chronic disease pandemic and its implications on national health policies. As the Senate confirms President Trump's cabinet positions, particular focus is given to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. We explore…

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Can Pig Kidneys End the Organ Shortage? 13:16

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Welcome to Newsday! In today's top five news stories for July 15th, 2025, #kundlasmd #shieldmedicalgroup we cover a significant decrease in funding for Messenger RNA technology affecting cancer treatments, potential declines in Medicaid beneficiaries due to a new bill, a Texas judge's decision impacting healthcare debt, increasing vaccine skepticis…

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Why Do Kidney Stones Hurt So Much? 11:16

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Understanding Kidney Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Have you ever experienced severe back or side pain? It may have been due to kidney stones. In this comprehensive video, Dr. Kundlas breaks down the causes, symptoms, and risk factors of kidney stones. Learn about the different types of kidney stones, how they form, and the treatments ava…

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Introduction to Go Un-Pro 12:15

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Follow along with me as I transform my life, improve my health, defeat my weight challenges, and live a longer, healthier life. All while still having a blast traveling through this crazy world! This podcast is the introduction to a 52-week gradual step-by-step transformation of my diet, exercise, sleep, and life-purpose to a more mindful, whole-fo…

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Lower Blood Pressure Naturally: What 28 Years of Medicine Taught Me 15:31

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Welcome back to KundlasMD! In this comprehensive guide, I'll share evidence-based methods to lower blood pressure naturally, drawing from my 28+ years of clinical experience in internal and preventive medicine.By Kulmeet Kundlas M.D.

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#288: My Diabetes Dog Saved My Life - Sam Conn 56:09

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Sam Conn. Sam is a type 1 diabetic who relies on both medical tech and real-time alerts from my service dog, Whitney, to manage her blood sugar levels. She is passionate about educating others on the…

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#289: The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar - Part 2 (Nutrition) 53:37

4M ago53:37

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By Coach Ken