Diabetes Day by Day

In the latest episode of  Diabetes Day by Day , hosts Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen take a deep dive into strategies aimed at reducing the risk of progressing from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes. An astounding 1 in 3 American adults, nearly 98 million, are living with prediabetes. Alarmingly, 81% of them are unaware of their condition. This issue demands attention because, without inte...

In this insightful episode of  Diabetes Day by Day , hosts Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen delve into the newest approaches to discussing obesity treatments with your doctor and strategies for effectively planning this conversation. They are joined by Aaron Sutton, a behavioral health consultant, and Tamika Holland, who shares her personal journey with obesity. This is the third episode...

In this highly informative episode of  Diabetes Day by Day , hosts Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen explore the latest in obesity management and treatment with a dual focus: lifestyle modifications and new medications. Recognizing obesity as a critical factor in overall health, Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen are joined by Drs. Susan Fiddler and Wesley Nuffer to discuss the multifaceted appr...

In this enlightening episode of  Diabetes Day by Day , hosts Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen engage in a profound discussion on the topic of obesity, a pressing health issue that has seen a dramatic increase over the past 50 years. They are joined by Dr. Margarita McDonald, an obesity medical specialist, along with her patient, Tamika Holland, who shares her personal journey with obesity...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen, along with special guests: Sean Oser, MD, MPH - Director of the Innovation Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Associate Director of the Primary Care Diabetes Lab, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, and William Polonsky, PhD, CDCES - President and Co-founder of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute. Together, they w...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen, along with special guests: Aaron Sutton, LCSW, BCD, CAADC - Chief Wellness Officer for Graduate Medical Education at Abington-Jefferson Health, and Jordan Burkey, an individual living with diabetes. They will be discussing effective strategies to navigate the winter season and holiday time while living with diabetes. Tune in to learn how to overcome any challenge...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen with special guests: Cheria Moore and Samantha Hildebrandt, as they come together this American Diabetes Month® to share their inspiring diabetes journeys and their ongoing advocacy work for all those living with this disease. Are you looking to make a difference and interested in joining the fight to end diabetes? Visit diabetes.org/WeFight to learn more. Share y...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen with special guest: Michael O'Shea, MD, MBA - Vice President, Clinical Leadership for DaVita IKC as they discuss the significance of kidney health and cover effective strategies to prevent and slow down the progression of diabetic kidney disease. Share your diabetes story with us by leaving a message at (703) 755-7288. You might be featured on a future Diabetes Da...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen, along with special guests: Crystal Woodward, MPS - Managing Director of Legal Advocacy at the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), and Carrie Lee, RN, ND, NCSN - Health Services Coordinator / Diabetes Resource Nurse at Boulder Valley School District in Colorado as they discuss diabetes and the back to school season. Given the advancements in medications and tech...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen with special guests: Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES, LDN, CPT and Lizz Hanna, MS, RDN, CDCES, Director of Nutrition at the American Diabetes Association, as they address the frequently asked question – "is there a best diet for type 2 diabetes?" Learn about healthy eating patterns, practical strategies for meal planning and preparation, and tips for discovering an...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen, along with special guest Becky Barnett - Director of Summer Camps at the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), as they discuss the ADA's diabetes summer camps and the life-changing impact they create for thousands of children living with diabetes every summer. Learn more about camp at  diabetes.org/camp ! Share your diabetes story with us by leaving a message at...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen as they separate fact from fiction and educate us on all things diabetes. Share your diabetes story with us by leaving a message at (703) 755-7288. You might be featured on a future Diabetes Day by Day episode.

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen with special guests: Morgan Stewart, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM and Davida Kruger, MSN, APN-BC, BC-ADM as they discuss the new developments in diabetes technology and how you can access them. Share your diabetes story with us by leaving a message at (703) 755-7288. You might be featured on a future Diabetes Day by Day episode.

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen with special guests: Holly Kramer, MPH, MD and Tiffani Martin as they discuss the correlation between kidney health and diabetes. Listen to learn what you can do to keep your kidneys healthy. Share your diabetes story with us by leaving a message at (703) 755-7288. You might be featured on a future Diabetes Day by Day episode.

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen with special guests: Marina Chaparro, RDN, CDE, MPH and Sean Oser, MD, MPH as they take a deeper dive into the experience of people living with type 1 diabetes. In some ways, the experience of living with diabetes is similar for those with either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, but in some ways they are quite different. In this episode learn tips from our gues...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen with special guests: Darren McGuire, MD, MHSc and Mikhail Kosiborod, MD, FACC, FAHA as they discuss the connection between diabetes and heart disease. Learn about the resources available to keep your heart healthy! Do you live with diabetes? If so, please consider sharing your story with us by leaving a message at (703) 755-7288. You might be featured on a future...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen with special guests: Robert Gabbay, MD, PhD (Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at the American Diabetes Association) and William Polonsky, PhD, CDCES (President, Behavioral Diabetes Institute). Learn the best approaches and some productive hints about how to move forward into the New Year and take what we've learned from last year and move forward. Do you live...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen with special guests: Sarah Hormachea, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM (Diabetes Educator at The University of Colorado Hospital) and Aaron M. Sutton LCSW, BCD, CAADC (Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University and the Behavioral Health Faculty at the Family Medicine Residency program at Abington Jefferson Health). Le...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen as they discuss changes in technology, changes in how we now personalize the care of people with diabetes, and available resources through the American Diabetes Association®. #ADM2022 #DiabetesHitsDifferent Do you live with diabetes? If so, please consider sharing your story with us by leaving a message at (703) 755-7288. You might be featured on a future Diabetes...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen with special guests: Dawn Noe, RDN, LD, CDCES (Dawn Noe Nutrition and Consulting); Dr. Laura Hieronymous, DNP, MSEd, RN, MLDE, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES (VP, Health Care Programs at the ADA); Viola Holmes, RD, CDCES (Associate Director of Nutrition at the ADA), Dr. Fatima Qureshi, MD (Pakistan), OD (LaHaye Total Eye Care); Aaron M. Sutton LCSW, BCD, CAADC (Adjunct Cli...

Join Drs. Skolnik and Wettergreen with special guest, Julian Brittano as they discuss the challenges that a diabetes diagnosis presents and how to overcome them! Julian lives with #T2D and is a Greenleaf actor, artist, activist, author, writer, producer, and entrepreneur who doesn't let his diabetes stand in the way of anything! Do you live with diabetes? If so, please consider sharing your story...