Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!

When complications like chronic kidney disease and Type 1 diabetes intersect, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman sits down with Kristen Hohmann, a Type 1 diabetic who underwent both kidney and pancreas transplants, to explore her journey of managing diabetes, overcoming kidney failure, and pursuing the life-changing decision to undergo a dual organ transplant. Kristen sha...

Managing Type 1 diabetes is complex, but when an eating disorder like diabulimia enters the picture, it becomes even more challenging. In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus sat down with clinical psychologist Dr. Liana Abascal to explore the psychological and physical impact of eating disorders, particularly diabulimia, in individuals with Type 1 diabetes. They dive deep into th...

Managing diabetes isn't just about numbers—it's also about handling the emotional toll that comes with it. In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus sit down with leading diabetes psychologist Dr. Bill Polonsky to unpack the mental health side of living with diabetes . From feeling overwhelmed by constant decision-making to dealing with burnout, they explore the real-life emotional...

In this jam-packed episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman team up with special guest Dr. David Ahn to break down the latest and greatest in diabetes technology for 2025 . From extended-wear CGMs to fully automatic hybrid closed-loop pumps and dual-hormonal systems, this episode is your complete guide to what’s available now and what’s coming soon. Whether you’re on MDI, using a pump, or...

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman go head-to-head in a friendly face-off between two of the most talked-about medications in diabetes and weight management: Ozempic and Mounjaro. Both are part of the powerful GLP-1 class, but which one might be better for you? From A1C reduction and weight loss to heart and kidney protection, ease of use, side effects, and insurance coverage...

In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus sit down with Sierra Werling, their first patient to ever receive Tzield, to discuss the groundbreaking therapy designed to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes . Sierra shares her personal journey, how she discovered she was at risk for type 1, what led her to pursue the Tzield treatment, and how her life has changed since receiving it. Steve...

In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman sits down with Michael Killiam, Director of Clinical Services at Pacific Northwest Research Institute, to discuss two groundbreaking studies—TEDDY and Cascade—that have shaped our understanding of genetic and environmental triggers for type 1 diabetes. The TEDDY study, spanning over 20 years and involving nearly 8,800 participants, investigates why some genetical...

In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus dive into a little-known but critical complication of diabetes—fatty liver disease. They are joined by Dr. Juan Pablo Frias, an endocrinologist and metabolic disease expert, to explore why people with diabetes are at significantly higher risk of developing fatty liver and what can be done to prevent, detect, and treat it before it leads to s...

In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus explore the critical connection between heart health, kidney function, and diabetes, known as the Cardiorenal Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome . They are joined by Dr. Jennifer Green, an expert in endocrinology and cardiology from Duke University, to discuss how diabetes impacts multiple organs, the latest advancements in treatment, and what individ...

In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus speak with former NBA player Gary Forbes, one of only three NBA athletes with type 1 diabetes . Gary shares his powerful story of being diagnosed with diabetes during college, overcoming misdiagnoses, and achieving his dream of playing professional basketball despite the challenges of living with diabetes. He provides invaluable insights int...

In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus share 10 of their most practical and achievable lifestyle tips to help individuals with diabetes start the year off right. From setting realistic goals to optimizing blood sugar and weight management, they offer actionable advice for making small changes that lead to big improvements. They also emphasize on the power of small, sustainable ch...

In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman speaks with a special guest, Dr. Jarik Conrad, CEO of "Human Like Me" and advocate for plant-based living, to discuss the transformative power of adopting a plant-based diet for individuals living with diabetes . Dr. Conrad shares his personal journey from growing up in a community with limited health resources to becoming an advocate for healthy lifestyle change...

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman address the most common musculoskeletal and neuropathic conditions that affect people with diabetes. They explore how complications like frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, and trigger are linked to long-term diabetes, and how they can significantly impact daily life. Focusing on real-life scenarios and actionable advice, they offer str...

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman speak with Dr. Preethika Ekanayake, a fellow clinical endocrinologist at UCSD, about how mindfulness and meditation can alleviate the unique challenges faced by people with diabetes. They delve into how mindfulness practices can help reduce diabetes-related stress, improve emotional resilience, and even positively affect blood sugar control....

Dr. Steve Edelman speaks with Dr. David Diamond, a radiation oncologist with deep expertise in pancreatic cancer, to explore the critical but often overlooked connection between diabetes and pancreatic cancer. They discuss the heightened risks for individuals with type 2 diabetes, the challenges in early detection, and why pancreatic cancer remains one of the most deadly cancers due to its lack of...

Dr. Steve Edelman, an endocrinologist living with Type 1 diabetes, is joined by Dr. Nik London, an ophthalmologist specializing in retinal diseases such as Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema. Throughout this episode, they discuss eye complications and their effects on individuals with diabetes. They go into depth and breakdown Diabetic Retinopathy—a common eye complication found in in...

Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman, both endocrinologists living with type 1 diabetes, dive into the topic of insulin pumps, a device more commonly associated with type 1 diabetes management. However, this podcast focuses on the potential benefits and considerations of using insulin pumps for people with type 2 diabetes. They explore how insulin pumps can help control blood glucose levels, es...

A Sit Down with Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF) – Featuring Aaron Kowalski, CEO TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus This special edition of the Taking Control of Your Diabetes podcast is an enlightening conversation between three diabetes experts all living with type 1 diabetes themselves: Dr....

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a serious complication of diabetes that often goes unnoticed in its early stages. In this episode of the Taking Control of Your Diabetes podcast, hosts Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman, both e...

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes, yet it is more common than people think, especially upon diagnosis of diabetes. In this episode of the Taking Control of Your Diabete...

Doing All the Right Things, but Your Diabetes Is Still Out of Whack…Could It Be Hypercortisolism? – Featuring Daniel Einhorn MD, FACP, FACE TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus Discover why 1 in 4 people living with uncontrolled diabetes might have an overlooked, treatable condition. In this eye-...

Low Vision – Featuring Dr. Richard Shuldiner, OD, FAAO, Dipl AAo, Low Vision Diplomate Emeritus at American Academy of Optometry TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus Uncover a hidden world of vision care that could change the lives of people with diabetes. In this episode, we explore ‘low vision’...

Why Everyone Should Screen for Type 1 – Anastasia Albanese O’Neil, PhD, APRN, CDCES; Associate Vice President of Type 1 Diabetes Education and Clinical Implementation at Breakthrough T1D TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus In this episode of the Taking Control of Your Diabetes podcast, Dr. Steve...

Islet Cell Replacement Therapy – Featuring Manasi Jaiman, MD, MPH, Pediatric Endocrinologist and Diabetes Researcher with expertise in both drug and device developments in type 1 diabetes. TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus Islet cell replacement therapy represents a promising advancement to cu...

Gestational Diabetes – Featuring Thomas Moore, MD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and Interim Chief Medical Officer at UC San Diego School of Medicine TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus Gestational diabetes is becoming increasingly common in the United States and around the world. Approxima...