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Janis Roszler talks with Max Szadek, founder of the diabetes empowerment movement Divabetic. Learn more about Novo Nordisk Presents: Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes - a free outreach program that takes diabetes education out of the clinical setting and into an empowering and energetic environment for women.
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- Read about dLife at Divabetic!
Sheri Colberg-Ochs discusses secrets to living well as revealed in her latest book, 50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes, in a special interview with dLife's Janis Roszler.
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Janis Roszler talks with Dr. Michael Thorpy, Director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center in New York.
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- What is the relationship between sleep and diabetes? Listen
- What are some sleep disorders? Listen
- How does sleep affect diabetes and how much sleep do we need? Listen
- How do you train yourself to be a good sleeper? Listen
- What has sleep research shown? Listen
Going behind the scenes at dLifeTV with Janis Roszler to talk about the glycemic index with Dr. Thomas Wolever, Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto.
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- What is the glycemic index? Listen
- The politics of the glycemic index. Listen
- How does the Glycemic Index work within a management plan? Listen
- How to use the glycemic index. Listen
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- What is an artifcial pancreas? Listen
- What does this technology look like? Listen
- When is this technology coming? Listen
- Taking state-of-the art insulin therapy even further. Listen
Janis Roszler talks with Richard Jackson, Director of Outreach at Joslin Diabetes Center and co-author of Know Your Numbers, Control Your Diabetes.
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- What's new on the horizon? Listen
- Drug option choices. Listen
- Controlling morning blood sugars. Listen
- Talking about medications. Listen
Janis Roszler talks with Dr. David Laurie, Director of Bariatric Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital in California.
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- What is bariatric surgery? Listen
- Opting for surgery. Listen
- What is gastric bypass surgery? Listen
- The price you may pay. Listen
Going behind the scenes at dLifeTV with Janis Roszler to talk with Dr. Mary Vernon, co-author of Atkins Diabetes Revolution President of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.
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- How a person with diabetes should eat. Listen
- Dr. Vernon's approach. Listen
- The issue of glycemic index. Listen
- Making it work for the patient. Listen
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- The impact of diabetes on relationships and the family. Listen
- The catalyst for the study. Listen
- Dealing with diabetes in the relationship. Listen
- Helping couples communicate. Listen
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- What information goes to your pharmacist? Listen
- Common medication mistakes. Listen
- The pharmacist is in: dealing with consumer questions. Listen
- Medication and money matters. Listen
A conversation with Missy Porteous, certified diabetes educator and winner of the CDE Casting Call for dLifeTV.
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- An introduction to Missy Porteous. Listen
- Staying fit while frequently dining out. Listen
- Implementing curriculum changes. Listen
- A message of hope for her patients. Listen
dLife’s Janis Roszler speaks with John deCsepel, Assistant Professor of Surgery, affiliated with St. Vincent’s Hospital in NYC.
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- Overview of gastroparesis. Listen
- What are the symptoms of gastroparesis? Listen
- Insulin pump therapy and gastroparesis. Listen
- Descriptions of the before and after of surgery. Listen
dLife’s Janis Roszler speaks about diabetes support groups with Donna Gibbons, Diabetes Coordinator at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY.
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- What happens in support groups? Listen
- Who can benefit from attending a support group? Listen
- How can a support group make diabetes management easier? Listen
- Finding a support group in your town. Listen
dLife's Janis Roszler talks with Dr. C. Ronald Khan, President of Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston
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- What are the chances of passing diabetes on to your children? Listen
- Where does diabetes come from? Listen
- What are some triggers of diabetes? Listen
- Alleviating the guilt for type 2 patients. Listen
- Genetic component of gestational diabetes Listen
dLife's Janis Roszler talks with researcher Dr. Denise Faustman.
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- Working towards a cure. Listen
- The reaction of the scientific community. Listen
- The potential timeline for a cure. Listen
- Dr. Faustman's words of advice. Listen
Dr. Mona Morstein, chair of nutrition at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, discusses vitamins and eating right.
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- What supplements should I take? Listen
- Explain how to choose a multivitamin. Listen
- What brands do you recommend? Listen
- How can we improve our food choices? Listen
dLife's Janis Roszler talks with Crystal Jackson, Manager of Legal Advocacy for the ADA.
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- Dealing with challenges in the school system. Listen
- School laws that protect children with diabetes. Listen
- The American Nurses Association Statement. Listen
dLife's Janis Roszler talks with Stewart Perry.
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- Be informed about your insurance needs. Listen
- How do you begin? Listen
- What can the uninsured do? Listen
dLife's Janis Roszler talks with Diabetes Investor publisher David Kliff.
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- Investing in the diabetes industry Listen
- How he got into this area of investing Listen
- The breakdown of the diabetes market Listen
- The business and technology of diabetes Listen
dLife's Janis Roszler talks with TV Actor Dorian Gregory About His Diabetes
- Childhood with diabetes Listen
- Importance of parents' involvement Listen
- Caring for your diabetes Listen
- Dealing with diabetes in the entertainment industry Listen
Will Cross talks to dLife's Janis Roszler from the top of Mt. Everest.
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May 24, 2006 - Sheri Colberg-Ochs recognizes National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in a special interview with dLife's Janis Roszler
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dLife's Janis Roszler interviews blogger Amy Tenderich.
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March 19, 2006: Makeover II
Registered Dietitian Christine Gerbstadt talks about smart food shopping and label reading for good blood sugar control.
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March 12, 2006: Empowerment
Dr. Ian Blumer, diabetes specialist and author of Diabetes for Canadians for Dummies, gives important tips on managing your doctor and healthcare team.
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Analyst Kelly Close, editor of Diabetes Close-Up, has the story about new diabetes technologies and products - including inhaled insulin, Byetta, continuous glucose monitoring, and more.
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March 5, 2005: Kidney Disease
Dr. Thomas Hostetter, former director of the National Kidney Disease Education Program, talks about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diabetic kidney disease.
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February 19, 2006: Diabetes Research
Christine Gorman, Sr. Health Writer at TIME magazine, talks about media coverage of the search for a diabetes cure.
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February 12, 2006: Diabetes Epidemics
A Conversation with Dr. Robert Rapaport - Head of Pediatric Endocrinology at MT. Sinai
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- What is causing the increase in type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children? Listen
- Why family lifestyle changes are so important. Listen
- The role technology plays in childhood obesity. Listen
- How overweight children view themselves and others. Listen
- How can parents help their overweight child? Listen
- Recognizing type 1 diabetes symptoms in your child. Listen
- Insulin pump verses pen for children with diabetes - which is better? Listen
- Dealing with diabetes during the tumultous teen years.Listen
- How can parents keep a child's diabetes from harming their relationship? Listen
- Changing cultures to change health habits. Listen
A Conversation with Dr. Julien Naylor - Director of the Alaska Native Medical Center's Diabetes Program
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- The history of diabetes in Native Americans. Listen
- What cultural factors have caused the rise of diabetes in Native Americans? Listen
- About the thrifty gene theory and the genetics of diabetes. Listen
- How stress and depression influence diabetes. Listen
- What programs are being developed within the Native American community to address diabetes? Listen
- About the "Summer-rise" program in Nome, Alaska. Listen
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