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A diabetes diagnosis can be a scary thing, but there is a lot you can do to keep your condition in check and live a happy, healthy, and full life. Join Dr. Reed Tuckson as he speaks with leading diabetes experts to explore what it takes to live your best life with type 2 diabetes.
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Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
In this episode, Dr. Reed Tuckson speaks with exercise physiologist, author, and award-winning diabetes educator, Gary Scheiner, about the role of exercise in diabetes management. A key strategy for managing your condition is to manage your weight, and exercise is essential for doing that. Gary and Dr. Tuckson talk about which exercises matter the most and they help you get started moving more in ways that can work for you.
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
In this episode, Dr. Reed Tuckson speaks with dietician, chef, and diabetes educator, Ranelle Kirchner, about food and diabetes. There is no such thing as a diabetic diet, but there are some basic principles of nutrition that can go a long way in helping you manage your condition.
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
In this episode, Dr. Reed Tuckson speaks with psychiatrist and diabetes educator, Dr. William Polonsky, about the reality that diabetes is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. Dr. Polonsky will share how he works with patients to help them navigate the negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are common when trying to manage type 2 diabetes.
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
When you're diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, it can be hard to know where to start. In this episode, Dr. Reed Tuckson chats with board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Jennifer Hone about the basics of Type 2 diabetes. She explains short and long term effects of the condition, who to talk to for quality advice, and she offers words of encouragement, reminding you that you're not alone on your Type 2 Diabetes journey.