Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common complications of diabetes, but here’s the tricky part: you can have it for years without feeling any symptoms. The good news? Kidney disease can often be detected early, and with the right screening, treatments, and lifestyle changes, its progression can be dramatically slowed. 

In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus are joined by nephrologist Dr. Bethany Karl to break down what everyone with diabetes should know about kidney health. Dr. E also steps into the patient seat to share his own experience living with chronic kidney disease, from discovering it without symptoms to navigating kidney tests and newer treatments. Together, they explain the two simple tests that can uncover kidney problems, why blood pressure and cardiovascular health matter, and how today’s growing toolbox of medications is giving people with diabetic kidney disease more reasons for hope. 

Key Topics

Why chronic kidney disease is often a “silent” complication of diabetes
How diabetes can affect the kidneys over time
Dr. Edelman’s personal experience with diabetic kidney disease
The two important kidney tests: eGFR and UACR
Why urine protein can be an important early warning sign
How often people with diabetes should have their kidneys screened
The connection between glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, heart health, and kidney health
Lifestyle considerations for protecting kidney function
Medications that can help slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease
Newer kidney-protective therapies and why there is more reason for optimism today

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Hot flashes, blood sugar swings, brain fog... is it menopause, diabetes, or both?

In this episode of the TCOYD Podcast, Dr. Steve Edelman is joined by renowned menopause expert Dr. Cindy Stuenkel, endocrinologist and Professor Emerita at UC San Diego, for an insightful conversation about how menopause affects women living with diabetes. Together, they explain why menopause is much more than a normal stage of aging. It's a major metabolic transition that can influence blood sugar management, insulin resistance, heart health, sleep, mood, and overall quality of life. 
The conversation explores what actually happens during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, why hormonal fluctuations can make glucose management more challenging, and how continuous glucose monitoring can help distinguish hot flashes from hypoglycemia. Dr. Edelman and Dr. Stuenkel also discuss the latest evidence on hormone replacement therapy, newer non-hormonal treatment options, the importance of protecting heart health, and practical strategies to help women navigate this stage of life with greater confidence. Whether you're living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, approaching menopause, currently experiencing it, or supporting someone who is, this episode provides practical guidance and evidence-based information to help you feel more prepared. 
Key Topics:
What is perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause?
How hormonal changes affect blood sugar and insulin resistance
Why menopause can increase glucose variability in women with diabetes
The difference between hot flashes and hypoglycemia
How continuous glucose monitoring can help during menopause
Metabolic changes that occur during the menopause transition
Why cardiovascular risk increases after menopause
The connection between menopause, weight gain, and abdominal fat
GLP-1 medications and menopause
The latest recommendations on hormone replacement therapy
New non-hormonal treatments for hot flashes
Sleep, mood, brain fog, and quality of life during menopause
Heart health strategies for women living with diabetes
How partners can better support someone going through menopause
Trusted menopause resources and when to seek medical care
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Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, only to discover later it was actually type 1? You're not alone.

In this episode of the TCOYD Podcast, Dr. Steve Edelman is joined by Dr. Schaefer Boeder, endocrinologist, Medical Director of Paradigm Research, Associate Professor at UCSD, for an eye-opening discussion about LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults)—one of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions in diabetes. Together, they explain why so many adults are initially misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes despite the warning signs that should raise suspicion for LADA, and why getting the correct diagnosis can dramatically change treatment and long-term outcomes.
The conversation explores how LADA differs from both classic type 1 and type 2 diabetes, why the autoimmune process develops more slowly, and when antibody testing should be considered. Dr. Edelman and Dr. Boeder also discuss the importance of preserving beta cell function, the role of continuous glucose monitoring, advances in disease-modifying therapies, and why there has never been a more exciting time for research in adults who developed type 1 diabetes later in life. Whether you've been diagnosed with LADA, care for someone who has, or simply want to better understand adult-onset autoimmune diabetes, this episode provides practical guidance and hope for more accurate diagnoses in the future.

Key Topics:
What is LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults)?
Why LADA is so often mistaken for type 2 diabetes
Common signs that may point to a misdiagnosis
How LADA differs from classic type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Why many adults don't fit the "typical" diabetes profile
Autoantibody testing and when it should be considered
The role of GAD antibodies and C-peptide testing
Why preserving beta cell function matters
Preventing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) through earlier diagnosis
How continuous glucose monitoring can ease the transition to insulin
Current treatment approaches for adults with LADA
The latest research on disease-modifying therapies and preserving insulin production
Screening resources, clinical trials, and where the future of LADA research is headed
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In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus are joined by Dr. Shara Bialo, Senior Medical Director of Type 1 Diabetes Immunology at Sanofi, pediatric endocrinologist, and person living with type 1 diabetes, for an in-depth discussion about what happens before type 1 diabetes is diagnosed. Together, they explore the autoimmune process that begins months or even years before symptoms appear, why early detection matters, and how screening is changing the future of type 1 diabetes care. 
Dr. Bialo shares her personal diagnosis story, discusses common misconceptions about what causes type 1 diabetes, and explains the three stages of the disease. The conversation also covers who should be screened, how diabetes autoantibody testing works, the benefits of preserving beta cell function, and why identifying people before they develop symptoms can lead to better long-term outcomes and fewer cases of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Whether you have type 1 diabetes, have a family member at risk, or simply want to better understand the latest advances in prevention and early detection, this episode provides valuable insights into one of the fastest-moving areas of diabetes research.
Key Topics:
Dr. Shara Bialo's personal journey living with type 1 diabetes
Why type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, not simply a blood sugar problem
The role of genetics, viral infections, and the immune system
Understanding the three stages of type 1 diabetes
Why most people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes have no family history
Adult-onset type 1 diabetes and why it is often mistaken for type 2 diabetes
What diabetes autoantibodies are and how screening works
Who should consider screening for type 1 diabetes
Available screening options, including blood tests and home screening kits
The emotional challenges families face when considering screening
The importance of preventing diabetic ketoacidosis through early detection
Why preserving beta cell function can improve long-term outcomes
Italy's national screening program and the future of population-wide screening
Resources available through screenfortype1.com
This content was produced with support from Sanofi and screenfortype1.com.

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In this episode of the TCOYD Podcast, Dr. Steve Edelman is joined by Raquel Baron, founder of Type One Together, to discuss the challenges, triumphs, and everyday realities of raising a child with type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed herself at age five, Raquel combines her lived experience with years of supporting families through Type One Together, an organization that provides trusted resources, educational programs, and a nationwide network of trained babysitters for children with type 1 diabetes. 
Together, Dr. Edelman and Raquel explore the emotional side of diabetes that often goes beyond blood sugars. They discuss helping children navigate school, sports, friendships, burnout, and growing independence, while giving parents practical strategies to reduce fear, build confidence, and create a healthier relationship with diabetes. The conversation also covers diabetes technology, social media, Afrezza for children, community support, and why perfection should never be the goal.
Whether you’re the parent of a newly diagnosed child or have been managing type 1 diabetes for years, this episode offers practical advice, reassurance, and reminders that children with diabetes can live full, active lives.
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