Best T1d Management Podcasts (2025)

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Sleep & High Blood Sugar: What’s the Connection? 4:44

1d ago4:44

4:44

You didn’t forget to bolus. Your blood sugar’s high because your body’s cortisol levels are — here’s the real story behind morning highs. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ Why short sleep triggers morning blood sugar spikes ✔️ How cortisol messes with overnight BGs ✔️ What to track to spot the pattern 📢 Resources & Links: ✅ Get your free One Sheet Journa…

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The 10PM Alarm (And Why I’m Actually Using It) 5:30

3d ago5:30

5:30

You set alarms to wake up. But what about alarms to go to bed? Here’s why a simple 10PM reminder changed my overnight blood sugars. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ Why a bedtime alarm helps blood sugars ✔️ How sleep resets cortisol and insulin sensitivity ✔️ A simple way to start (without perfection) 📢 Resources & Links: ✅ Get your free One Sheet Journ…

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The Most Ignored T1D Hack (That Works While You Sleep) 4:28

6d ago4:28

4:28

No bolusing. No carb counting. Just better blood sugars — while you’re asleep. Here’s why sleep is the most overlooked T1D tool we have. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ How sleep boosts insulin sensitivity ✔️ What poor sleep does to blood sugars ✔️ Why better rest = better mornings 📢 Resources & Links: ✅ Get your free One Sheet Journal → yourbestt1dyea…

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The art of Diabetes Care, Geremia Bolli on the modern role of basal insulin in advancing T2D therapy, Michael Bowen on the derivation and validation of D-RISK, and more! 1:06:25

7d ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Welcome to episode no. 32 (May 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the May 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 2:30 Alice is joined by John Buse, MD, …

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What Changed After 4 Weeks of Walking? 5:16

8d ago5:16

5:16

It’s time to reflect. What changed? What did we learn? What wins are we carrying forward into May? 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The physical, emotional, and mental benefits of this habit ✔️ What we’re noticing now that we didn’t see before ✔️ How to build on this for the next month 📢 Resources & Links: ✅ Get your free One Sheet Journal → yourbestt1d…

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How Walking Helped Me Avoid a Blood Sugar Spiral 5:18

10d ago5:18

5:18

It wasn’t the insulin correction — it was the walk. Here’s how a short walk stopped my numbers from spiraling and gave me the reset I needed. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ When a walk works better than a rage bolus ✔️ How to interrupt the spiral and reset ✔️ Why walking is sometimes the “pause button” we need 📢 Resources & Links: ✅ Get your free One …

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Feeling Stressed? Walk It Off (Literally) 5:00

13d ago5:00

5:00

Some days, walking is less about steps and more about sanity. Let’s talk about how it resets our brain and helps with emotional regulation. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The mental/emotional benefits of movement ✔️ Why walking lowers T1D burnout ✔️ How to build this into your toughest days 📢 Resources & Links: ✅ Get your free One Sheet Journal → your…

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Is 10,000 Steps a Magic Number? (Spoiler: Nope) 4:54

15d ago4:54

4:54

Let’s bust the 10K step myth and talk about what really matters. Spoiler: consistency wins. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The history behind the 10K number ✔️ The 4 research-backed activity levels ✔️ Why you’re still winning even if you don’t hit the “goal” 📢 Resources & Links: ✅ Get your free One Sheet Journal → yourbestt1dyear.com ✅ Follow me on In…

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Can Walking Prevent Highs Before They Start? 4:32

17d ago4:32

4:32

Most people walk after meals — but walking before might be even better. Here’s how to time your walks for fewer post-meal spikes. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ Why pre-meal walking improves insulin sensitivity ✔️ What studies say about walking timing and TIR ✔️ How to experiment with the best time to walk for you 📢 Resources & Links: ✅ Get your free …

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Can Walking Lower Stress with T1D? 5:09

20d ago5:09

5:09

Blood sugar isn’t the only thing walking helps with. Today we’re talking about mental health, stress reduction, and the emotional benefits of this one daily habit. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ How walking lowers cortisol (stress hormone) ✔️ Why it helps your brain AND your blood sugar ✔️ What to do when T1D feels like too much 📢 Resources & Links: ✅…

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Why You Might Actually Need Fewer Steps Than You Think 5:15

22d ago5:15

5:15

Think you have to hit 10,000 steps for it to count? Not true. Let’s look at what research says about daily step categories and how small changes make a big difference. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The step count ranges that improve insulin sensitivity ✔️ Why going from 4K to 6K is still a big deal ✔️ How to reframe what success looks like 📢 Resource…

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How to Walk Without Worrying About Going Low 4:49

24d ago4:49

4:49

Worried about lows during your walk? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about how to prep, adjust insulin, and carry the right tools so you can walk with confidence. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ What to do if you’re walking with a bolus still active ✔️ How to lower the chance of exercise-induced lows ✔️ Why WHERE you inject insulin matters more than you t…

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How to Use Walking to Lower a Stubborn High 5:05

27d ago5:05

5:05

We’ve all had those moments where the correction dose just... isn’t kicking in. Today we’re talking about how to “walk it down” and why light movement can help lower blood sugars faster. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ Why insulin sometimes needs a boost ✔️ How walking improves absorption and insulin action ✔️ What to watch for if your BG is very high …

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Walking with Insulin On Board: What You Need to Know 5:01

29d ago5:01

5:01

What happens if you go for a walk with rapid-acting insulin still active? Today we’re talking strategy — so you can stay safe, avoid hypos, and still get the benefits. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ What “insulin on board” actually means ✔️ When to reduce your bolus or bring extra carbs ✔️ The #1 rule for safe walking with insulin in your system 📢 Res…

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The Best Time to Walk for Blood Sugars 4:50

1M ago4:50

4:50

Is it better to walk before or after a meal? Morning or evening? Let’s talk about when to walk to get the most out of this habit and avoid those big blood sugar spikes. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ Why post-meal walks can reduce glucose spikes by 50% ✔️ How pre-meal walks improve insulin sensitivity ✔️ Which time of day works best for YOU This is ab…

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Why Walking Helps T1D (And It’s Not Just Steps) 4:40

1M ago4:40

4:40

It’s not just the step count — it’s what walking actually does inside our bodies. Today we’re breaking down how walking helps insulin work better and lowers blood sugars (sometimes better than a correction dose). 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ How even a short walk can act like a unit of insulin ✔️ Why movement helps glucose get into our cells ✔️ What…

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Welcome to April’s Challenge: One Step Closer 4:50

1M ago4:50

4:50

You’re not alone in this — and this month, we’re walking together. Let’s kick off April’s challenge and explain how small steps can lead to better blood sugars and better days. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ Why walking helps increase insulin sensitivity ✔️ How this challenge works (and how to pick your step goal) ✔️ What we’re tracking and how to mak…

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Managing hyperglycemia in the hospital, glycemic impact of protein ingestion in T1D, and more! 44:52

1M ago44:52

44:52

Welcome to episode no. 31 (April 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the April 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. Our hosts begin by highlighting som…

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Wrapping Up March & The Next Big Win for April 5:28

1M ago5:28

5:28

March was about paying attention. April is about taking action. We’re shifting gears from tracking to movement—and it’s going to change everything. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The biggest lessons from tracking that will help us in April ✔️ How walking directly impacts blood sugar & insulin sensitivity ✔️ A sneak peek at the next challenge (spoiler:…

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The Final Clue – What This Challenge Was REALLY About 5:22

1M ago5:22

5:22

We started this challenge thinking we were just writing things down. But now? We’ve uncovered the real treasure—the ability to predict and control blood sugars with confidence. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The biggest wins from this month that we can’t afford to ignore ✔️ How to keep these insights without tracking every day ✔️ Why the real treasure…

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The Hidden Clues – What We Didn’t Expect to Learn from Tracking 5:35

1M ago5:35

5:35

Sometimes, the biggest lessons aren’t the ones we were looking for. Let’s talk about the surprising things tracking revealed about our diabetes. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The unexpected patterns that popped up from tracking ✔️ What to do with this info (even if we stop logging) ✔️ How to make sure we keep using what we’ve learned The best part? W…

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How Small Tracking Habits Can Lead to Big Wins 5:12

2M ago5:12

5:12

Sometimes, the biggest lessons aren’t the ones we were looking for. Let’s talk about the surprising things tracking revealed about our diabetes. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The unexpected patterns that popped up from tracking ✔️ What to do with this info (even if we stop logging) ✔️ How to make sure we keep using what we’ve learned The best part? W…

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Keeping the Momentum 5:33

2M ago5:33

5:33

We’ve built tracking habits that help us notice patterns we used to miss. Now, we’re taking that awareness into the next phase of Our Best T1D Year. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ How small tracking habits can lead to big wins ✔️ When to use “tracking sprints” to reset blood sugar trends ✔️ What’s next as we transition out of daily logging This challe…

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What Worked, What Didn’t 5:33

2M ago5:33

5:33

Not everything about tracking was fun. Some things worked, some things didn’t—but everything taught us something valuable. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The biggest wins from tracking (and what they mean for the future) ✔️ What didn’t work—and why that’s still helpful ✔️ How to use this info without feeling stuck to tracking forever We’re not doing a…

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How to Keep Using What We Learned (Without Tracking Forever) 5:20

2M ago5:20

5:20

We didn’t track all month just to forget everything we learned. Now, it’s time to use that knowledge without feeling stuck to a logbook forever. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ How to apply what we’ve learned (without daily tracking) ✔️ When to check back in and track for a few days ✔️ The biggest wins from this challenge that we don’t want to lose Tra…

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Eating Out vs. Eating at Home – How to Track Carbs in Both Situations 6:10

2M ago6:10

6:10

Restaurant food and home-cooked meals aren’t the same game. Tracking carbs in both situations requires different strategies. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ Why restaurant meals are way harder to estimate ✔️ How to track carbs at home vs. when eating out ✔️ A simple rule to avoid undercounting restaurant meals Guessing too low on carbs is the fastest w…

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What We’ve Learned So Far – Surprising Patterns from Tracking 5:44

2M ago5:44

5:44

One week of tracking can reveal more about your diabetes than months of guessing. Let’s talk about the biggest lessons so far. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The most common lightbulb moments from tracking ✔️ How to use what we’ve learned (without tracking forever) ✔️ Why some things make zero sense—but still have patterns The more we track, the less …

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What’s REALLY Affecting Our Blood Sugar? (It’s More Than Just Food) 5:43

2M ago5:43

5:43

Blood sugars aren’t just about what we eat. Stress, sleep, exercise—even coffee—can throw off our numbers. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The surprising factors that raise or lower blood sugar ✔️ How to track beyond food for better control ✔️ What to do when numbers don’t make sense When we stop blaming just food, we finally start seeing the full pict…

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How to Track Carbs Without Overthinking It 5:15

2M ago5:15

5:15

Think you know how many carbs are in your meals? Surprise—most of us overestimate or underestimate all the time. Let’s fix that. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ The biggest mistakes we make when carb counting ✔️ How to improve accuracy (without weighing every bite) ✔️ A simple trick to estimate restaurant meals better Carb counting isn’t about perfecti…

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Financial interventions for diabetes care, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist outcomes for asian & white populations, and more! 40:51

2M ago40:51

40:51

Welcome to episode no. 30 (March 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the March 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. To mark the month of Ramadan, our h…

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The “I Don’t Want to Track” Episode 5:31

2M ago5:31

5:31

Tracking doesn’t mean writing down everything. It means tracking what actually matters—so we can stop feeling blindsided by our own blood sugar. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ What to track for the biggest impact on your diabetes ✔️ The difference between helpful tracking vs. overwhelming tracking ✔️ Why keeping it simple makes it more effective You d…

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Ep. 14 Diabetes Changemakers: Beyond Type 1 & Type 2 21:00

2M ago21:00

21:00

Fil Guipico, National Director of Community Impact and Strategic Alliances at Beyond Type 1, shares how the nonprofit, co-founded by Nick Jonas, spreads awareness about diabetes and provides the tools and resources people need to discover, understand, and better manage this chronic condition. With initiatives that now include Beyond Type 2, Fil dis…

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Why Keeping a T1D Log Will Change Everything (Even If You Hate Tracking) 5:14

2M ago5:14

5:14

Want to make diabetes easier? Start tracking. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about finding patterns that make managing blood sugars less frustrating. 📌 Today, We’re Covering: ✔️ Why tracking even a few details can reveal massive insights ✔️ How to track without making it overwhelming ✔️ What most people miss when they log their blood sugar The m…

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How to Keep Glucose Tabs on You 24/7 (Without Them Turning Into Dust) 6:09

2M ago6:09

6:09

By Neil Greathouse

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What Happens When We Ride Out a Low Too Long ⏳ 5:39

2M ago5:39

5:39

We’ve all done it—seen a low number and decided to wait it out. But the longer we wait, the more our blood sugar drops, and the harder it is to recover. Today, we’re covering: ✅ Why we wait to treat lows (even when we know better) ✅ The risks of delaying treatment (slower recovery, bigger rebounds) ✅ How to make treating lows automatic—without over…

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Why Our Brain Fights Glucose Tabs (And How to Retrain It) 🧠 5:05

2M ago5:05

5:05

Our low-blood-sugar brain doesn’t care about logic. It just wants the most comforting (aka worst) option for treating a low. So why does our brain fight glucose tabs? And how can we retrain it to actually reach for them? Today, we’re talking about: ✅ The psychology of cravings during a low ✅ How to make glucose tabs feel like the “right” option ✅ S…

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How Over-Treating Lows Sneaks in 20,000 Extra Calories a Year 🍩 5:35

3M ago5:35

5:35

If you’ve ever over-treated a low, you know the struggle—one juice box turns into cereal, granola bars, and a fridge raid. But did you know that just 100 extra calories per day adds up to over 20,000 extra calories a year? Today, we’re breaking down: ✅ How small over-treating habits add up over time ✅ Why glucose tabs help prevent rebounds ✅ The be…

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The Science – Why Glucose Tabs Work Faster Than Other Snacks 🔬 4:37

3M ago4:37

4:37

Not all low treatments are created equal. Glucose tabs don’t just work faster—they actually fix the problem without causing new ones. Today, we’re covering: ✅ How different low treatments break down in the body (juice vs. candy vs. tabs) ✅ The science of dextrose absorption (why it’s the fastest option) ✅ How to stop the low-high rollercoaster 🔬 Le…

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Why Glucose Tablets Are Actually a Game-Changer 🧃 5:43

3M ago5:43

5:43

We get it—glucose tablets aren’t exciting. But they’re faster, easier, and better for treating lows than most of the snacks we grab. Today, we’re breaking down: ✅ Why glucose tabs work faster than juice or candy ✅ How over-treating lows adds thousands of extra calories per year ✅ How to retrain our brain to reach for the right treatment 🎙 Hit play …

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Welcome to Your Best T1D Year Ever 5:40

3M ago5:40

5:40

Managing Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Welcome to Our Best T1D Year—a podcast where we focus on practical strategies, mindset shifts, and a little humor to make T1D easier. In this first episode, I’ll share: ✅ Why I started this podcast on my 33rd diaversary ✅ The goal of this series – small, manageable habits that create real ch…

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EP 122: I'm Pregnant! TTC & First Trimester Recap of Pregnancy with T1D 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Life update: I'm pregnant! This episode has been a year in the making. I wanted to create a resource where I could take you through every part of the TTC and diabetes pregnancy journey while living with type 1 diabetes. So since 6 months before our TTC journey, I started recording this podcast to take you through my thoughts, appointments, and prep…

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Ep. 13 Insulin Storage: Temperature Control Is Critical 25:08

3M ago25:08

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Dan and Lisa Katzi of FRIO discuss the critical role temperature plays in insulin storage. They address common misconceptions, the risks of using insulin stored incorrectly, and how temperature extremes affect potency. The conversation covers best practices for safe storage while traveling, in extreme weather, and during emergencies like power outa…

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Individualized care in dialysis-dependent kidney failure, lessons learned from the epidemiology of T2D in South Asians, and more! 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Welcome to episode no. 29 (February 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the February 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. Our hosts return to their usu…

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Ep. 12 A Functional Cure for Type 1 Diabetes: Sernova’s Mission 16:43

4M ago16:43

16:43

What if there was a way to treat Type 1 Diabetes at its core, potentially restoring insulin production? Marylyn Rigby, Chief Communications Officer at Sernova, joins us to discuss the company's revolutionary approach to a "functional cure" for Type 1 Diabetes. We dive into the details of their Cell Pouch System, a cutting-edge technology that uses …

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Ep. 11 Gamifying Your Diabetes Management 16:55

4M ago16:55

16:55

Mark Halonen, the co-founder of Enabled Diabetes, shares how his innovative app helps people prioritize their diabetes management by gamifying the process, making it more engaging and interactive. With features that encourage users to challenge themselves and others, Enabled Diabetes provides a fresh approach to staying motivated and improving your…

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Updates to the 2025 Standards of Care, and more! 49:31

4M ago49:31

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Welcome to episode no. 28 (January 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the January 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. In the first episode of the new…

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Treating T2D and prediabetes in youth, use of CGMs in hospital settings, the art of Diabetes Care, and more! 58:06

5M ago58:06

58:06

Welcome to episode no. 27 (December 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the December 2024 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 0:40 2024 was a big year for …

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Diabetes and driving, GLP-1 medicines for type 2 diabetes and obesity, and more! 44:42

6M ago44:42

44:42

Welcome to episode no. 26 (November 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the November 2024 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 0:40 In the spirit of Thanksg…

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Preserving muscle mass with antiobesity medications, investigating the relationship between sensor-detected hypoglycemia and patient-reported hypoglycemia, and more! 45:19

7M ago45:19

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Welcome to episode no. 25 (October 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the October 2024 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 0:40 Alice and Mike ring in Fal…

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A celebration of the 40th anniversary of the DCCT/EDIC! Hear interviews of key figures of DCCT/EDIC past and present, including its most important participants: individuals living with diabetes. 1:35:05

8M ago1:35:05

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Welcome to episode no. 24 (September 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the September 2024 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 0:30 Alice and Mike begin b…

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