Best Diabetes Nerd Podcasts (2025)

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Training for My First Marathon with Type 1 Diabetes 44:16

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Send us a text What's it like training for a marathon with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? Just ask Erika Szumel, Marketing Coordinator at Blue Circle Health. Erika ran her first marathon with Beyond Type 1 in 2022. Erika went from 0 to 26.2 miles in under one year at the TCS New York City Marathon! A seriously impressive feat for any runner, much less one …

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#501 GERD vs NERD: Reflux Updates with Dr. James Callaway 1:08:01

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Update your approach to the evaluation and management of GERD with Dr. James Callaway. Learn when to consider ambulatory reflux monitoring and how to determine if someone has an indication for long-term PPI therapy. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Sw…

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500th Ep Bonus AMA: Diabetes Meds, AI in Medicine, Thyroid Antibodies, Sleep Meds, Top 5 Lists, Favorite Failures, and More! 49:22

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By The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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#500: COPD Update with Cyrus Askin 1:22:06

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GOLD Updates, Novel Treatments, and Managing Comorbidities in COPD Care Level up your COPD care with practical, evidence-based strategies. Learn how to confirm airflow obstruction with spirometry (and use LLN/Z-scores thoughtfully), stage patients with the A/B/E framework, and build treatment around long-acting bronchodilation—adding ICS selectivel…

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YES, Perimenopause Affects Type 1: You’re Not Crazy 31:26

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Send us a text In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast, I chat with expert Melissa Slemp about the intersection of type 1 diabetes and women's health, focusing on the challenges of navigating perimenopause. Together, we explore the hormonal changes that affect blood sugar management, the significance of lifestyle adjustments, and the benefits …

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REBOOT: #460 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction 48:57

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We have a classic episode for you. Preserve your sanity while treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Dr Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai) illuminates this confounding cardiac condition. Sponsors Sponsor: FIGS Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor: Permanente Medica…

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5 Months Later: Life with a Pancreas/Kidney Transplant 56:35

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Send us a text In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we catch up with Ali Dugger five months after her pancreas and kidney transplant. While she’s now insulin-free, her journey is far from challenge-free, and her gratitude through it all is nothing short of inspiring. Ali opens up about what life really looks like after a transplant, the up…

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#499 Inpatient DOAC Dilemmas with Dr. Jori May 1:07:20

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Sorting out DOAC Drama in the Hospital Is it treatment failure or not? Join us for a great conversation with Dr. Jori May (University of Alabama-Birmingham) on all the nuances around DOAC treatment failure and treatment indications for the hospitalized patient. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe |…

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Lockdown with Type 1 Diabetes: Are You Prepared? 41:05

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Send us a text Emergency preparedness is crucial in today's world, especially if you live with a chronic illness like type 1 diabetes (T1D). It's a sobering reality, but we can take proactive steps to improve our safety and security in these situations. This week, we spoke with BJ Garceau to discuss the troubling rise of violence in public settings…

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#498 Opioid Withdrawal with Dr. Ashish Thakrar 1:17:15

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Grow your management tools for opioid withdrawal in the hospital. Investigate how to decide between methadone and buprenorphine, additional medications to manage symptoms and how and when to use short-acting opioids for management of withdrawal. We’re joined by Ashish Thakrar, MD at the University of Pennsylvania. Claim CME for this episode at curb…

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Losing Weight with Diabetes: What Actually Works 38:01

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Send us a text Managing type 1 diabetes while chasing fitness goals isn’t easy, but it is possible. In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, I sit down with personal trainer and T1D advocate Lachlan Trowell, who was diagnosed at 14 and now helps others take control of their health. From the truth about protein and energy balance to practical t…

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#497 Methamphetamine Use Disorder: Tailoring and Ramping up Management with Dr. Phillip Coffin 1:02:33

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In this high-yield episode of Curbsiders Addiction Medicine, we dive deep into a practical and compassionate approach to caring for patients using methamphetamines and/or living with methamphetamine use disorder. We explore the latest pharmacologic options, harm reduction strategies, contingency management, and innovative ideas for monitoring and s…

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Breaking the Binge-Eating Habit with Type 1 Diabetes 44:03

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Send us a text Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) often means constant focus on food, numbers, and control, which can sometimes spiral into disordered eating. In this powerful episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we speak with guest expert Beth Braun, PhD, to explore the connection between diabetes and eating disorders, such as emotional eating, bi…

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Gut Feelings Are Real and Here's Why! 9:52

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Send us a text Have you ever experienced "butterflies in your stomach" before a big presentation? Have you felt your mood dip when your digestion was off? I certainly have - for me, a common experience before a big university exam or presentation was the sensation of having to run to the bathroom repeatedly (sorry if that was TMI). But what do thes…

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REBOOT: #457 Cold and Flu Season: Upper Respiratory Infections 1:05:47

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We have a classic episode for you. Dive deep into upper respiratory viral infections with Dr Amber Bird, MD (Penn). Feel confident on when to order testing, recommend symptom relieving treatments, and avoid unnecessary antibiotics. Sponsors Continuing Education Company Curbsiders listeners: use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and w…

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Using a GLP-1 with Type 1 Diabetes Eliminated Her Food Noise 34:43

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Send us a text In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast, I chat with Lindsay Cohen, a mother and advocate living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). You might know her as Mama Betes on social media. In this episode, we discuss the use of GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, in managing diabetes, particularly for women. Lindsay shares her personal experienc…

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#496 Hotcakes: Cannabidiol (CBD)-induced liver injury, IV iron for HFrEF, bedtime BP meds, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & RA, & Finerenone for HFpEF 58:49

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Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on cannabidiol (CBD)-induced liver injury, IV iron for HFrEF, bedtime administration of blood pressure meds, carpal tunnel syndrome & rheumatoid arthritis , & FDA approval of finerenone for HFpEF. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz),…

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Going Low? Creating the Yummiest Glucose Product Ever 31:08

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I sat down with Naomi, the founder of Glow Gummies, to discuss her standout product for managing low blood sugar. If you live with type 1 diabetes (T1D), you've probably heard of Glow Gummies! They're the hottest new product. They're gluten-free, vegan, and made with all-natural ingredients. Naomi discusses ho…

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#495 Fungal Infections -Histo/Blasto/Cocci with Dr. Andrej Spec 1:12:46

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Why we need to stop calling them “endemic” mycoses & more fungi fun! Feeling muddled about endemic mycoses? We tackle the clinical presentation of diseases like histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, and coccidioidomycosis, the importance of testing, and how to diagnose fungal infections with our esteemed guest Dr. Andrej Spec, MD! Claim CME for this episo…

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ChatGPT Fixed Her Insulin Pump Doses 38:25

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Send us a text Ginger sat down with Kelsey Conover, known as @t1disco on Instagram, to discuss the challenges, successes, and chaos of living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Kelsey is used to being in the driver's seat with type 1 diabetes (T1D). After feeling territorial about her management, she finally decided to let her long-term boyfriend sit in t…

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#494 C. diff, Diarrhea, the Microbiome, and New Therapies with Dr. Cynthia Sears. Live from Johns Hopkins Grand Rounds 57:50

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Dominate C. diff! Learn to distinguish colonization from infection, select first-line therapies, and counsel patients on recurrence prevention and microbiome recovery. We’re joined by IDSA past president and expert on foodborne and intestinal infections, Dr. Cindy Sears (Johns Hopkins University) for a comprehensive update on Clostridioides diffici…

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She was Seizing: Her Wife Didn't Know if She'd Survive 28:06

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Send us a text Are you afraid of going outside your target blood sugar range? Have you ever worked so hard to stay within it that it backfired? Ginger and BJ talk about navigating unconsciousness, experiencing seizures, the devils on their backs, and the demon of obsession in life with T1D. If you've ever felt stuck with time-in-range issues, we in…

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Bonus: Hypermobility Q&A with Bendy Bodies Dr. Linda Bluestein 51:22

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In this special bonus episode, Dr. Linda Blustein (Bendy Bodies https://bit.ly/m/BendyBodies) addresses listener questions about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders. 00:00 – Introduction 00:59 – Can PCPs diagnose hEDS without a geneticist? 03:19 – Limitations of the Beighton Score 05:40 – 2017 hEDS criteria & upcoming …

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REBOOT: #452 NAFLD/MASLD with Dr. Elliot Tapper 1:14:01

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We have a classic Curbsiders episode for you. Expert guest Dr. Elliot Tapper (@ebtapper) shares his framework for approaching NAFLD/MASLD and the treatment tools he recommends including lifestyle modifications and medications.By The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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GLP-1s with T1D: Answers to Your Burning Questions 43:52

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Send us a text In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, Ginger and Tara sat down with Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD, FACP, who is Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President at Joslin Diabetes Center and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, about his extensive experience in diabetes care, the evolution of automated insuli…

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#493: Joint Pain in Older Adults with Dr. Una Makris 1:13:56

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An age-friendly approach to arthralgias. Attack arthralgias with ease! Learn how to evaluate and manage common joint complaints in older adults. We’re joined by Dr Una Makris, @unamakris.bsky.social (UT Southwestern). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | …

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This "Unusual" Insulin Technique Has Us Hooked! 40:03

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Send us a text Inhaled insulin doesn’t get nearly enough credit—but for both Kristin Schaner and me, it’s been a game-changer in managing type 1 diabetes. In this episode, we dive into how we each use it a little differently, the benefits we’ve seen, and why it might be worth considering for your own T1D toolkit. If you’re curious but unsure, or hi…

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REBOOT: #454 Kidney Boy on Managing Diabetes and Hypertension in CKD 1:03:57

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Here is a classic Curbsiders episode with one of our favourite guests of all time, Dr Joel Topf. Learn how to manage diabetes and hypertension in chronic kidney disease with expert tips from Kidney Boy, Kashlak’s Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joef Topf @kidney_boy. Finerenone is FDA approved for managing CKD in patients with diabetes. **Update as of Jul…

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#492 Hair and Nails with Helena Pasieka MD MS 1:28:45

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Combing through common dermatologic complaints in Primary Care Hone your framework for assessing generalized and patchy hair loss and learn how to counsel patients about the hair loss advice they hear on social media. We discuss useful tests and treatments, psychosocial factors in relation to hair loss, variations in hair types and mention relevant…

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Was This Man Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Ginger Thinks So! 32:08

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Send us a text Matthew Tremellen is the founder and CEO of DiabeticU, a company dedicated to empowering people with diabetes to take control and live their best lives. In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast, Ginger and Matthew discuss what's happening at DiabeticU, Matthew's personal connection to diabetes, and more. Was Matthew actually misd…

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PATREON UNLOCKED #39 Exclusive! Travel Medicine 39:47

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Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on Travel Medicine with Dr. Boghuma Titanji (audio version) and share their picks of the week. Below are links to the original interview & show notes. #449 Travel Medicine Picks of the week: Paul recommends: Clutch - Psychic Warfare; Harry Nilsson - The Point Watto - Mr. McMahon (Netflix Docuseri…

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#491: Benign Hematology with Brad Beeler 1:19:02

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Decode low neutrophils, recognize thalassemia without chasing iron, and sharpen your approach to bleeding disorders in primary care. Crack the code on confusing labs. Learn from Dr. Bradley Beeler, an academic hematologist, how to recognize thalassemia without over-ordering tests, why a low neutrophil count in a healthy patient might not be a probl…