The Diabetes Dish

In this 20-minute conversation Quinn explains why insulin prices are so high in the US and what you can do to keep pressure on big pharma and the government. Plus why she and others can't use the low-cost insulin sold at Walmart.

Hear how a type 2 patient manages his diabetes with Afrezza Inhalable Insulin.

Dexcom Chief Technology Officer, Jake Leach, shares news of recent technological breakthroughs designed to improve life for people with diabetes.

Learn how you can get your blood glucose levels in real time by using a new app to "ask Siri" for the information.

Could this groundbreaking technology eliminate finger pricks forever?

Losing weight isn't easy and unfortunately, there's no quick fix. In this frank discussion, diabetes nutrition expert and author Hope Warshaw, explains why changing unhealthy habits can be so challenging and what you need to do to be successful at losing weight.

You'll also learn why the most difficult aspect of weight loss is often maintaining it! Her simple tips may inspire you to start making small but meaningful changes today.

If you are a certified diabetes educator (CDE) or the parent of a child living with type 1 diabetes, you'll want to listen to this informative conversation between Quinn Nystrom, a type 1 who also battles bulimia and Jenaca Beagley, a nurse who treats the condition at Center for Change in Utah.

The two recently conducted research that tells us more about this complicated problem that has severe and often irreversible complications if left untreated. The good news is, recognizing and treating the problem properly can make a difference. 

Randy Jackson has lived with type 2 diabetes for nearly 2 decades. Ignoring advice from his dentist who had noticed signs of diabetes in Randy's mouth, the award-winning producer and former American Idol judge landed in the ER with a blood sugar over 500 mg/dL. Today, thankfully, his diabetes is well controlled. Randy has teamed up with Colgate toothpaste to raise awareness about diabetes and the link between blood sugar and gum disease. For more information about the "Everyday Reality" of living with diabetes and the campaign, follow the #EverydayReality conversation on Instagram @Colgate and @AmDiabetesAssn.

Dr. Scott Cunneen performs more than 100 weight loss or metabolic surgeries each year on people with type 2 diabetes. Hear why it's a safe and successful procedure and learn if it can be a game changer for you.

Dr, Cunneen is the director of metabolic and bariatric surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and the co-author (with OnTrack Diabetes type 2 writer Nancy Sayles Kaneshiro) of 21 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes and Weight-Loss Surgery (American Diabetes Association, 2017).

The price of insulin in the US has more than doubled since 2012. As a result, the cost of this life-saving hormone is out of reach for many people with diabetes. Some try to make it last longer by rationing the expensive substance, putting their lives at risk.

Alec Smith tragically lost his life in June 2017, a few weeks after his 26th birthday, from a condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis—a consequence of dangerously high blood sugar.

Nicole Smith-Holt, Alec's mother, shares her son's sad story and explains what can be done to combat this troubling problem.

Obesity is a complicated problem in our society. If you are a person struggling with weight loss you will find validation, comfort and practical tips in this podcast. 

Two experts—Amy Hess-Fischl, a certified diabetes educator and Dr. Michael McGee, a psychiatrist who specializes in treating addictions—address the emotional side of eating, explain the neuro-biological process, and make a compelling case for treating obesity as an addiction. 

Daniele Hargenrader, aka the Diabetes Dominator, has been there. After suddenly losing her father at the age of 12, she found comfort in food and ate her way to weighing more than 200 pounds in just a few months. Learn how after many unsuccessful attempts to lose weight and get her blood sugar under control, she finally figured out a simple system that made sense for her life and helped her get back in the driver's seat.