In this episode of Think Like a Pancreas—the Podcast, Dr. Paula Diab sits down with author, Gary Scheiner to discuss chapter eight of his book Think Like a Pancreas.
This chapter looks at the daily challenges of living with diabetes and the many things that can influence blood glucose levels. From coffee to aging, mental exertion to weight changes, Paula and Gary share how some diabetes detective" work can effectively improve self-management.
Listen to learn more from this insightful chapter from Think Like a Pancreas.
MEET YOUR HOST AND HER GUEST:
Dr Paula Diab MBChB, MFamMed, PhD, CDCES is the Director of Weight Management at Integrated Diabetes Services. She is a Family Physician and Diabetologist who runs a multi-disciplinary practice specializing in the management of chronic diseases, particularly diabetes and obesity in South Africa. Her approach is to walk the journey with her patients and to allow them to manage their disease rather than allow the disease to define who they are.
Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES is the owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes Services. He is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985. Gary is also actively involved with many diabetes related organizations as a volunteer and clinical advisor.
KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
✔️ Managing type 1 diabetes is about the nearly impossible task of maintaining the equivalent of one teaspoon of sugar in your blood despite the many variables working against you.
✔️ Treat glucose management like detective work, looking beyond food and insulin to identify patterns across all these variables so adjustments can be made proactively.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
03:24 Why Identical Days Produce Different Glucose Results
05:17 A Never-ending List of Variables
07:50 Surprising Things That Impact on Glucose Levels
12:23 Body Rhythms and Their Impact on Blood Sugars
18:53 Medications that Raise Glucose Levels
23:06 If you can predict it, you can prevent it
RESOURCES:
Think Like A Pancreas - 4th edition
https://integrateddiabetes.com/store/think-like-a-pancreas-4th-edition
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Disclaimer
The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.
