Diabetes Discourse

Recent studies done with primary prevention were designed to prove that lifestyle changes could reduce the risk for diabetes in people at high risk of developing the disease. What can we learn from novel pilot programs in the prevention of type 2 diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and Dr. David Marrero, director of the Diabetes Translational Research Center at the Indiana University School of Medicine, as they discuss translational research, specific results of the “Plan Forward” program and implications for clinical care.

According to the National Institutes of Health, 85% of physicians state they are not effective in helping patients make healthy dietary changes. What are the obstacles for our healthcare professionals treating patients with diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, best-selling author and national speaker, Joe Piscatella, as they discuss strategies and techniques for healthcare professionals in helping their patients institute and maintain a healthy diet.

Will insulin pumps become the preferred therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes who are not at goal? New insulin pump technology and patch pumps are offering a whole new level of customization, an ability to improve glucose control and quality of life. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, endocrinologist and director of clinical research at St. Luke’s Hospital, Dr. Nancy Bohannon as they discuss new insulin pump technology.

The vascular, neurologic, hormonal and psychological issues associated with the diabetes and metabolic syndromes are commonly the cause of sexual problems. What benefit does a multidisciplinary approach to sexual medical issues bring to people living with diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, director of San Diego Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital in Southern California, Dr. Irwin Goldstein, as they discuss both male and female sexual dysfunction, treatments and a multidisciplinary approach to sexual medical issues.

Recent studies done with primary prevention were designed to prove that lifestyle changes could reduce the risk for diabetes in people at high risk of developing the disease. What can we learn from novel pilot programs in the prevention of type 2 diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and Dr. David Marrero, director of the Diabetes Translational Research Center at the Indiana University School of Medicine, as they discuss translational research, specific results of the “Plan Forward” program and implications for clinical care.

According to the National Institutes of Health, 85% of physicians state they are not effective in helping patients make healthy dietary changes. What are the obstacles for our healthcare professionals treating patients with diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, best-selling author and national speaker, Joe Piscatella, as they discuss strategies and techniques for healthcare professionals in helping their patients institute and maintain a healthy diet.

The current state of coverage for people living with diabetes is stressed with approximately fifteen percent of all diagnosed diabetics with no health insurance, another group at risk of losing their health insurance and the last group paying exorbitant premiums to keep their insurance. How will reform affect healthcare professionals treating patients with diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, attorney specializing in diabetes, Kriss Halpern, as they discuss the elements of proposed healthcare reform as it relates to treating patients with diabetes.

The emergence of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents over the past 20 years represents a shift in pediatric chronic disease. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, professor of pediatrics and director of the Children’s Diabetes and Endocrine Center of South Texas at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Dr. Stephen Ponder, as they discuss key challenges in both diagnosis and medical management of this group.

The current state of coverage for people living with diabetes is stressed with approximately fifteen percent of all diagnosed diabetics with no health insurance, another group at risk of losing their health insurance and the last group paying exorbitant premiums to keep their insurance. How will reform affect healthcare professionals treating patients with diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, attorney specializing in diabetes, Kriss Halpern, as they discuss the elements of proposed healthcare reform as it relates to treating patients with diabetes.

The emergence of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents over the past 20 years represents a shift in pediatric chronic disease. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, professor of pediatrics and director of the Children’s Diabetes and Endocrine Center of South Texas at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Dr. Stephen Ponder, as they discuss key challenges in both diagnosis and medical management of this group.