Are today's diabetes medications actually treating the disease, or just managing symptoms? In this episode, renowned diabetes educator Gary Scheiner breaks down the fast-growing world of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro – explaining what they do, who they're for, and why they're so effective…

As the owner and clinical director of Integrated Diabetes Services, Gary has devoted his career to improving the lives of people with insulin-dependent diabetes. Living with type 1 diabetes since 1985, he is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, a master's-level exercise physiologist, and was named 2014 Diabetes Educator of the Year by the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

He's also the author of several foundational books, including Think Like a Pancreas, Get Control of Your Blood Sugar, and The Ultimate Guide to Accurate Carb Counting, and is a frequent speaker at national and international diabetes conferences.

Jump in now to find out:

• The importance of finding a healthy balance when managing diabetes.

• What makes GLP-1 medications unique.

• How diabetes impacts food digestion.

• What elevated glucose levels do to the rest of the body.

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🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode

📖 Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin – A highly practical, easy-to-understand guide for managing diabetes with insulin, including real-world strategies for blood sugar control. 👉 Get it here

📘 Mastering Type 1 Diabetes: Strategies for Women's Blood Sugar Control – Focused guidance tailored for women navigating Type 1 diabetes, including hormone-related blood sugar shifts and management strategies. 👉 Check it out

📙 The Diabetic Cookbook and Meal Plan for the Newly Diagnosed: A 4-Week Introductory Guide to Manage Type 2 Diabetes – A beginner-friendly meal plan packed with recipes and structure to help manage Type 2 diabetes confidently from day one. 👉 Explore it here

📕 GLP-1 Weight Loss and Diabetes Medications Explained: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro – A complete handbook breaking down GLP-1 medications, how they work, what to expect, and key considerations for weight loss and diabetes care. 👉 Discover it here

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