Diabetes Discourse

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: John Buse, MD, PhD Diabetes therapeutics such as glucose and weight control are major physiological functions of the new glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. But is there evidence to suggest that GLP-1 may also have some cardiovascular benefits? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and Dr. John Buse, professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel H...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Kelly Close, MBA The prevalence of diabetes complications and its associated costs represent an infrastructure that may be virtually unsustainable in the near future. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, editor-in-chief of the diabetes publications Closer Look and Diabetes Close Up , Kelly Close, as they discuss the challenges of both regulation and reimburse...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Robert Henry, MD The physiological effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) are exciting because of the potential clinical relevance in treating two of the major abnormalities that contribute to type 2 diabetes: impaired insulin secretion and excessive glucagon secretion. GLP-1 also appears to have effects on gastric emptying and appetite suppression. Join host Dr...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Daniel Blanchard, MD Diabetes is strongly linked with a number of risk factors for coronary problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, abdominal obesity that significantly increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Recent studies indicate that new drug-eluting stents are a reasonable option for the diabetic population who do not want bypass or that...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Patrick J. Boyle, MD The frequency of hypoglycemic events for both type 1 and type 2 diabetics increases due to tight blood glucose control and more intensive treatment schedules. The disease differs significantly between type 1 and type 2 in the body’s defense mechanism of decreasing insulin concentration. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, endocrinologist...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Ingrid Kruse, DPM Diabetic peripheral neuropathy remains one of the most common complications in diabetes. Because type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed for many years, it is common for patients to present with some degree of neuropathy. Our guest, podiatrist, specializing in diabetic foot problems, Dr. Ingrid Kruse, discusses the variance in both symptoms and trea...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Candis Morello, PharmD, CDE Dietary supplements and alternatives medicines are on the rise, however effectiveness of most of these products has not been demonstrated. Supplements differ significantly over prescription drugs in both production and regulation. How do healthcare professionals stay ahead of this rapidly growing area? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Niren Angle, MD People with diabetes are at increasingly higher risk for developing peripheral arterial disease. However, the disease may have no symptoms and often goes undiagnosed. What is the link between PAD and diabetes? Our guest, Dr. Niren Angle, chief of vascular and endovascular surgery at the University of California, San Diego, outlines the symptoms, diag...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Susan Phillips, MD The incidence of diabetes is increasing per year in the US and globally. The trend data suggests that obesity may be driving autoimmune beta cell failure. Some have questioned whether excess obesity or adiposity might be playing a role in this increased incidence of type 1 diabetes or whether healthcare professionals are not recognizing type 2 dia...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Janis Roszler, CDE, RD, LD/N A certified diabetes educator can help both physicians and patients when it comes to sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction is experienced by over half of all women with diabetes, and approximately 32 percent of men with type 1 and 46 percent of men with type 2. So, it is critical to provide good communication. Our guest, certified diabe...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: James Wolosin, MD Almost a third of all diabetics develop gastrointestinal complications specifically related to their diabetes. Host Dr. Steven Edelman is joined by his guest, gastroenterologist Dr. James Wolosin, senior staff physician at Sharp Healthcare San Diego, to discuss the treatment of gastroparesis, autonomic neuropathy and celiac disease.

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Shazia Jamil, MD Type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea have been shown to have a close relationship. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, sleep specialist and pulmonologist Dr. Shazia Jamil, as they discuss the diagnosis and treatments of obstructive sleep apnea including continuous positive airway pressure (or CPAP) and surgery.

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Chris Sadler, MA, PA-C, CDE Technology continues to show great promise for people living with diabetes. One such technology is continuous glucose monitoring, a dynamic new technology with the potential to dramatically change the lives of type 1 diabetics and insulin-requiring type 2 diabetics. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, certified diabetes educator a...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Paul Tornambe, MD Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, ophthalmologist Dr. Paul Tornambe, an instructor in the departments of ophthalmology and family practice at the University of California, San Diego, as they discuss early diagnosis, tele-healt...

Host: Steven Edelman, MD Guest: Ian Blumer, MD Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease and most patients will eventually need insulin to achieve euglycemia. Early and aggressive management to lower blood glucose reduces the risk of complications of the disease. It can be challenging for health care professionals to decide which treatment regimen is appropriate to manage a particular patient. Join...