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Welcome to The Diabetes Podcast®, a bi-weekly podcast that cuts through the medical jargon and brings you real, actionable talk about Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and the realistic path to remission. If you are tired of feeling overwhelmed, confused, or shamed by your diagnosis, you have found your safe haven.
Managing your blood sugar shouldn't mean giving up the life you love, eating cardboard, or living in constant fear of your next A1C test. Every other week, we share expert clinical insights, inspiring patient success stories, and practical, everyday strategies to help you lower blood sugar, lose weight, regain your energy, and reduce or even eliminate your reliance on medications.
Hosted by Amber and Richie Wilhoit, the show bridges the gap between confusing doctor visits and real life. Richie sits in the "curious patient advocate" seat, asking the exact, frustrating questions you have always wanted to ask your doctor. Amber, a clinical diabetes expert, answers them by breaking down the complex science of metabolic health into simple, bite-sized steps you can actually use.
To help you take back control of your health, we dive deep into the most searched and highly requested topics in diabetes care, including:
• Understanding and reversing insulin resistance
• How to lower your fasting blood sugar and A1C safely and naturally
• The truth about diabetes medications (including Metformin, insulin, and GLP-1s) and managing side effects
• Practical nutrition, low-carb strategies, and healthy eating without starvation or deprivation
• Decoding your lab results, cholesterol, and metabolic panels
• Using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and blood glucose meters effectively
• Managing and preventing complications like neuropathy, fatigue, and diabetes distress
• Actionable, step-by-step strategies for achieving Type 2 diabetes remission and reversing prediabetes
While our primary focus is on Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, we also explore Type 1 diabetes, chronic disease management, and overall holistic health. Why? Because managing diabetes is about so much more than just numbers on a meter—it is about reclaiming your life, optimizing your longevity, and thriving.
Whether you were just diagnosed with prediabetes yesterday, have been navigating Type 2 diabetes for decades, or are a caregiver looking to support a loved one, you belong in this community. No lectures. No judgment. Just real science, deep empathy, and the empowerment you need to change your trajectory.
If you are ready to move past the myths, take control of your metabolic health, and find true freedom on your diabetes journey, hit subscribe and join the movement!
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Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, diet changes, or treatment plan.
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EP078 Can Ultra-Processed Foods Be Healthy? Type 2 Diabetes and Food Labels
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Oct 05, 2026 |
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EP077 "Stop Judging My Diabetes": Why Everyone Feels Entitled to Comment on Your Food
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Sep 21, 2026 |
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EP076 "Just Tell Me What To Eat!" | The Truth About Diets for Type 2 Diabetes
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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The New ADA Guidelines Just Changed Insulin Delivery Forever (2026 Update)
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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Continuous Glucose Monitors Compared: Which One Is Right for YOU?
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Your CGM Is LYING to You (And It's Not Broken)
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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Diabetes Setbacks: How to Get Back on Track
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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9 Type 2 Diabetes Mistakes That Keep You Stuck — And How to Fix Them
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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Lessons from a Diabetes Educator
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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The Remission Mindset: Why Your Beta Cells Aren't Dead (Just Dormant)
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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How to Cut Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Half After Pregnancy
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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Does Gestational Diabetes Affect Your Baby’s Future? The Truth About Post Pregnancy Metabolic Health
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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The Hidden Link Between PCOS and Insulin Resistance Explained
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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The Truth About Gestational Diabetes (It's Not Your Fault)
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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The Truth About Aging with Type 2 Diabetes (And How to Thrive)
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Stop Beta Cell Burnout: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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The 2 "Forgotten Organs" Driving Type 2 Diabetes (And How to Fix Them)
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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How to Lower A1C Without Obsessive Calorie Counting (Expert Tips)
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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4 Hidden Causes of High Blood Sugar (It’s NOT Your Fault) | 12 Core Defects of Diabetes Revisited
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May 25, 2026 |
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How to Lower A1C Naturally - "The Grift" Part 4
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May 18, 2026 |
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Eat Foods That Love You Back: Mindfulness for Diabetes
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May 11, 2026 |
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The Truth About Dr. Oz, Dr. Gundry & Celebrity Diabetes Supplements
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May 04, 2026 |
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Reversing Aging & Type 2 Diabetes? The Plant-Powered Longevity Secret
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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7 Sneaky Tricks Diabetes Supplement Ads Use to Scam You
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Managing Type 1 Diabetes in Kids: A Parent's Guide to Tech, Food & Freedom
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Do Blood Sugar Supplements Actually Work? The Truth About Berberine & Cinnamon
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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How to Lose 200+ lbs WITHOUT Surgery: Stanley Bronstein’s Weight Loss Journey
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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The 100-Year Diabetes Mystery: How Our Environment Made Us Sick
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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How I Lowered My A1C From 18 to 6.6 After 20 Years | Type 2 Diabetes Success Story
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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EP049: The Insulin Playbook -Basal vs. Bolus & How to Fix Your Dosing
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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EP048 Reversing Diabetes Risk & The Healthcare Disruption with Dr. Marshall Runge, MD
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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EP047 The Pre-Diabetes Warning Sign: Why "Watch and Wait" is Dangerous
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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EP046 Frozen Shoulder, Joint Pain & Diabetes: A Guide to Moving Better with David Jeter, PT
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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EP045 Reversing Erectile & Sexual Dysfunction in Diabetes: The Hidden Cardiovascular Link
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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EP044 Overcoming A1C Inertia & Reversing Insulin Resistance with Dr. Cheri Ogwo, MD
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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EP043 How Chronic Stress Impacts Blood Sugar & Type 2 Diabetes Remission
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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EP042 Building Muscle for Insulin Sensitivity & Diabetes Management with Philip Pape
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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EP041 Why Movement is the Ultimate Detox: Lymphatic Health & Insulin Resistance
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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EP040 A Surgeon’s Guide to Sustainable Weight Loss & Diabetes Management with Dr. Pavi Kundhal, MD
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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EP039 What Actually Causes High Cholesterol? (Hint: It’s Not Your Diet)
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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EP038 How to Build Muscle, Boost Metabolism & Beat Diabetes with Fitz Koehler
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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EP037 The Truth About Cholesterol: How Type 2 Diabetes Changes Lipid Metabolism
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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EP036 The Truth About Childhood Obesity & Epigenetics with Dr. Evan Nadler, MD
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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EP035 The Truth About Diabetic Neuropathy: Foot Care, Diet, and Healing Nerves
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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EP034 Brownies for Breakfast: Joyful Eating & 15-Minute Diabetic Meals with Lynne Bowman
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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EP033 Why Your Blood Sugar Spikes After Meals (Even If You're Healthy)
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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EP032 Modern Diabetes Care: Tech, Remission, and Protecting Your Kidneys with Dr. Sajid Khan, MD
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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EP031 The 80/20 Rule for Diabetes Remission: Stop Chasing Fads & Focus on What Works
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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EP030 Overcoming Type 2 Diabetes Denial & Lowering Your A1C with Danielle Batiste
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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EP029 How to Turn Off Your Appetite Naturally: Leptin, Ghrelin & GLP-1 Explained
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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EP028 Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis: The 5-Step Remission Algorithm
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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EP027 Why Sliding Scale Insulin Fails (And How to Stop Chasing High Blood Sugars)
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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EP026 What is LADA? Understanding Type 1.5 Diabetes & Misdiagnosis
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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EP025 The Case for Carbohydrates: Metabolic Flexibility & Type 2 Diabetes
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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EP024 How to Naturally Boost GLP-1 & Prevent Muscle Loss on Weight Loss Meds
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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EP023 The Truth About Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro: GLP-1s Explained
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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EP022 Diabetes Myths Busted: Scams, Supplements, and the Truth About Remission
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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EP021 The Hidden Danger of Sodium: How Salt Impacts Diabetes & Blood Pressure
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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EP020 Type 2 Diabetes & Cancer: The Metabolic Connection Explained
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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EP019 The Remission Mindset: Why Managing Diabetes is a Losing Strategy
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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EP018 The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods & Type 2 Diabetes
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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EP017 Nutrient Density Explained: Why Eating Less Isn't Always the Answer
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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EP016 Fiber Is the New Protein: The Secret Weapon for Blood Sugar & Diabetes Remission
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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EP015 The Bone-Crushing Diabetes Complication Nobody Warns You About: Charcot Foot with Wayne Walker
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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EP014 Clinical Inertia: Why Your Doctor Visits Aren't Fixing Your Type 2 Diabetes
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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EP013 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 12 of 12 - Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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EP012 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 11 of 12 - Mitochondrial Dysfunction
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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EP011 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 10 of 12 - Gut Dysbiosis
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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EP010 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 9 of 12 - IAPP Toxicity
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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EP009 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 8 of 12 - Alpha Cell Dysfunction
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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EP008 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 7 of 12 - Brain Insulin Resistance
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May 26, 2025 |
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EP007 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 6 of 12 - Decreased Beta Cell Function
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May 19, 2025 |
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EP006 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 5 of 12 - Increased Hepatic Glucose Production
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May 12, 2025 |
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EP005 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 4 of 12 - Increased Lipolysis and Lipodystrophy
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May 05, 2025 |
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EP004 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 3B of 12 - Insulin Resistance in the Muscles
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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EP003 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 3A of 12 - Insulin Resistance in the Muscles
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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EP002 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" - Part 2 of 12 - Renal Glucose Reabsorption
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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EP001 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 1 of 12 - Decreased Incretin Effect
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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The Diabetes Podcast Launch Announcement
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Apr 05, 2025 |