Diabetes Discourse

Host: John E. Anderson, MD Guest: Matthias Hebrok, PhD What are the effects of type 1 diabetes on the body? Dr. Matthias Hebrok, a professor in diabetes research and director of the Diabetes Center at the University of California, San Francisco shares some insight on type 1 diabetes and its chronic impact on patients.

Host: Carol Wysham Guest: Alexis McKee, MD Patient care has evolved amid the COVID-19 pandemic, causing unexpected challenges in managing diseases such as diabetes. Dr. Carol Wysham joins Dr. Alexis McKee, a practicing endocrinologist and an assistant professor of medicine at Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, to discuss how patients have been overcoming challenges in managing d...

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Guest: David Wheeler, MB, CHB, MD, FRCP Recent research has revealed that a type 2 diabetes treatment may help manage chronic kidney disease. Dr. John Buse discusses the use of dapagliflozin in patients with chronic kidney disease with Dr. David Wheeler, a professor of kidney medicine at the University College London in the United Kingdom, and an honorary consultant nephro...

Host: Carol Wysham Guest: Janet B. McGill, MD, MA, FACE, FACP Many patients with diabetes don’t fit into our stereotypes of type 1 or type 2 diabetes and identifying them is key to understanding how to treat them. Dr. Carol Wysham discusses atypical diabetes with Dr. Janet McGill, a professor of medicine at the Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.

Host: John E. Anderson, MD Guest: Jason Sloane, MD There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of healthcare. So in an effort to recognize those who’ve gone above and beyond the call of duty, ReachMD’s Heroes in Healthcare initiative honors those healthcare professionals who were nominated by their peers for their outstanding contributions to the field of medicine. And...

Host: John E. Anderson, MD Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Host: Carol Wysham The guidelines for healthy eating encourage a balance of many things, but doesn’t address the specific amount of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. And with so many fad diets circulating, how do we develop informed dietary recommendations for our patients with type 2 diabetes? Dr. Kathleen Stanley, a registered dietitian and cert...

Host: John E. Anderson, MD Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Host: Carol Wysham Physical activity is a valuable tool in treating patients with type 2 diabetes. But there are several factors clinicians must consider before prescribing exercise, including patient preference and limitations. Dr. John Anderson sits down with Dr. John Jackicic, Professor in the Department of Health and Physical Activity at the...

Host: John E. Anderson, MD Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Host: Carol Wysham Exercise is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially when managing a chronic condition such as type 2 diabetes. But what should we take into consideration when prescribing it? Dr. John Anderson is joined by Dr. John Jackicic, Professor in the Department of Health and Physical Activity at the University o...

Host: John E. Anderson, MD Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Host: Carol Wysham Dietary decisions play a critical supporting role in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes. What kind of impact do these nutritional interventions have? Dr. Kathleen Stanley, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with the Baptist Health Center joins Dr. John Anderson to discuss the impact of dietary re...

Host: John E. Anderson, MD Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Host: Carol Wysham Adhering to treatment can be challenging for many patients with diabetes. Especially for patients on bolus insulin, how can we encourage them to stick to treatment? Tune in to hear Diabetes Discourse hosts Drs. John Buse, Carol Wysham, and John Anderson discuss a patient case and strategies to overcome it.

Host: John E. Anderson, MD Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Host: Carol Wysham Diabetic care looks different for every patient. And with so many different variables, challenging cases can become even more challenging to manage. What can endocrinologists do to overcome complicated cases? Dr. John Anderson is joined by his fellow Diabetes Discourse hosts, Dr. John Buse and Dr. Carol Wysham, to share their e...

Host: John E. Anderson, MD Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Host: Carol Wysham The wintertime presents new challenges for patients with chronic diseases, specifically diabetes. But with the spread of COVID-19, how can we help keep our patients safe all winter long? Tune in to hear our Diabetes Discourse hosts Drs. Carol Wysham, John Buse, and John Anderson discuss strategies to effectively manage patients...

Host: John E. Anderson, MD Host: John Buse, MD, PhD Host: Carol Wysham The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed healthcare professionals to adjust the way they treat patients with chronic conditions like diabetes. Tune in to hear Drs. John Anderson, John Buse, Carol Wysham share their experience caring for patients with diabetes amid the pandemic.

Host: Farhad Zangeneh, MD Guest: Paresh Dandona, MD, PhD Host Dr. Farhad Zangeneh welcomes Paresh Dandona MD, PhD, Professor and Chief of Endocrinology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Buffalo. His Specialty and Research Focus are in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. He is also the Founder & Medical Director of the Diabetes-Endocrinology Center of Western New York. In t...

Host: Farhad Zangeneh, MD Guest: Robert A. Rizza, MD What are the sources of glucose in the body? Is diabetes a pancreatic disease or a hepatic disease? What is the importance of glucose toxicity in Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes patients? To answer these questions and many more, join our host Dr. Farhad Zangenh in a discussion with Dr. Robert Rizza, an authority in the regulation of carbohydrate metab...

Host: Farhad Zangeneh, MD Guest: Paul Jellinger In diabetes management, clinicians typically measure glycemic control with fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and premeal glucose measurements, and HbA 1c. And, the goals for each of these measurements have been established based on the results of many clinical trials. However, the majority of patients with diabetes fail to achieve these glycemic goals. El...

Host: Farhad Zangeneh, MD Guest: Yehuda Handelsman, MD Dr Farhad Zangeneh is joined by Dr. Yehuda Handelsman, Medical Director at the Metabolic Institute of America; President of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists; and, Chair & Program Director, " Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & CVD". Dr. Handelsman will discuss the recent growing concerns between...

Host: Farhad Zangeneh, MD Guest: James R. Gavin, III, MD, PhD Host Dr Farhad Zangeneh welcomes James R. Gavin III, MD, PhD, clinical professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Together they will explore the trends in the growth of diabetes in African Americans, the policies needed to address these problems, and some of the barrier...

Host: Farhad Zangeneh, MD Guest: Kathleen "Kittie" Wyne, MD, PhD, FACE Host Dr. Farhad Zangeneh welcomes Dr. Kathleen "Kittie" Wyne from the The Methodist Hospital Research Institute (TMHRI) in Houston where she also coordinates their clinical research program in The Diabetes Research Center. Dr. Wyne discusses the changing classification of diabetes and pre-diabetes and how and when we...

Host: Farhad Zangeneh, MD Guest: George Grunberger, MD, FACP, FACE Host Dr. Farhad Zangeneh welcomes Dr. George Grunberger on a discussion on how to attain the best glucose control for our patients and how to do it safely. The discussion stems from altering lifestyle changes for our patients, addressing how to set individualized targets for our patients and identifying whats the best course of act...

Host: Timothy Bailey, MD Guest: Aaron Kowalski, PhD The artificial pancreas project lead by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has made tremendous progress towards eventual outpatient clinical studies. A recent panel of experts met with the FDA and NIH to determine appropriate guidelines. What are regulatory guidelines for the artificial pancreas project? Join guest host Dr. Timothy Bailey...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Thomas Moore, MD New screening standards for gestational diabetes could significantly increase the number of women and babies we identify as at-risk. Guest host Dr. Timothy Bailey talks with Dr. Thomas Moore, chairman of the department of reproductive medicine at the University of California, San Diego, about diabetes in pregnancy, and how gestational diabetes affec...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Sunder Mudaliar How can we prevent and treat pre-diabetes? Can a pill delay or prevent the onset of disease in high-risk individuals? Host Dr. Steven Edelman talks to Dr. Sunder Mudaliar, clinical professor of medicine in the division of endocrinology and metabolsim at the VA Medical Center and University of California San Diego School of Medicine, about the data on...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Lutz Heinemann, PhD Biosimilar insulin is an attractive market to a number of American and European pharmaceutical companies. Biosimilar insulin manufacture is complicated for a number of reasons. Guest host Dr. Timothy Bailey talks with Dr. Lutz Heinemann, director of scientific services at Profil Institute for Clinical Research in San Diego and headquartered in Ne...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Janis Roszler, CDE, RD, LD/N About half of men with diabetes experience some kind of sexual dysfunction, and the numbers for women are not far behind. This week's guest, Janis Roszler, ceritified diabetes educator and marriage and family therapist, discusses the connection between sexual function and both physical and emotional well-being in patients living with dia...