Today we host Sallyanne Pisk. She has worked in health for 30 years and has experience as a practitioner, researcher and manager. Sallyanne is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, mindfulness practitioner and author. She completed her research masters in the dietetic practice guidelines for the nutritional management of type 2 diabetes. For the past 10 years she has been devoted to helping women transform their eating mindset and relationship with food. Sallyanne founded Eating for You, an online business, to help women reclaim themselves and their lives through mindful eating and living. The ..read more

Have you seen the commercials for diabetic drugs where the patient says the drug “unlocks the insulin inside of me”, and then you see people dancing and having a great time? Sadly, that's not the reality. Today we're talking about drugs like Victoza, Adlyxin, Trulicity, Ozempic which are weekly injections which sound wonderful that you only have to take a shot once a week!  – keep in mind this is not insulin... and other drugs such as  Rybelsus, Januvia, Tradjenta, Glipizide, and Glimepiride.  Many of these actually do more than just work on your pancreas. They can also work on ..read more

Most likely, many of us aren't benefiting from the knowledge of our pharmacists and that's usually because we see them only as "pill dispensers". But the truth of the matter is that having a trustworthy pharmacist can be a tremendous ally and support when dealing with a disease such as Diabetes. Today we host Dr. Nana Ama Quansah, an incredible Pharmacist, Diabetes Health Coach, aspiring functional Medicine Practitioner, and an entrepreneur. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Northern Kentucky University and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky ..read more

Dr. John Burd is the founder and CEO of Lysulin, Inc and Wonder Spray, LLC. He founded Lysulin, Inc, developing scientifically proven nutraceutical products to improve the health of people with diabetes. The first patented product, Lysulin®, was launched in January 2018 and it's showing remarkable results in clinical studies in lowering HbA1c and glycated proteins, the cause of disease complications.  Dr. Burd was previously President & CEO of DexCom, where he directed the company’s work to develop, manufacture and market the first long-term implantable glucose sensor for people wit ..read more

Statin is a medication to lower your cholesterol. This medication works by blocking a substance in your system that it needs to make cholesterol.  Based on 2018 statistics, over 35 million Americans are prescribed statins.  There are other drugs that many diabetics are prescribed that also increase your chances of getting diabetes or make things worse. I do not want anyone running home and throwing away their statin medication. That's not what this episode is about....but it's for raising awareness and letting you know that, lifestyle changes can make a huge impact on your health a ..read more

Christine Gautreaux holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work and is dedicated to the pursuit of play, joy, art & social justice.  She is co-author of Stillpoint: A Caregivers Playbook to find ease and to take a deep breath and reclaim joy.  Christine believes in the power of body wisdom and somatic play to help heal trauma and is a certified InterPlay leader.  Her dad was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1992 almost. They think it was caused by Agent Orange that he was exposed to in Vietnam. "I had gestational diabetes with both of my pregnancies - managed wit ..read more

In today's episode we host Lynne Parmiter Bowman, author of the book BROWNIES FOR BREAKFAST: A cookbook for diabetics and the people who love them. She defines her book as: "one of the best cookbooks you’ll have on your shelves whether you’re diabetic, pre-diabetic or not. Everything you need to know about sugar substitutes, dairy-free baking, no-carb thickeners, gluten-free options, plant-based protein, sleep, stress, shopping, equipping your kitchen, all in straightforward, no-bs language". With a lifelong interest in healthy living, she teamed with actress Deidre Hall to write and publish ..read more

Today we host Dr. Cade Copeland, founder of the LIFEstrength Health Center, located in Naples, Florida.  Dr. Copeland says: "There is one cause of sickness and one cure to sickness".  His holistic and integral approach to medicine and health helps people understand what could be the root cause of their pain and how to properly treat it. Not necessarily all forms of pain should be treated with traditional medication. Certain variables such as: diet quality, stress, lack of exercise, childhood illnesses and many more, play an important role on how our body reacts and functions regular ..read more

Every day there’s talk about type 2 diabetes.  Year after year and decade after decade. Aren’t you tired of it?  I mean aren’t you tired of not getting your health back?  I normally don’t like to talk math and statistics, but today I think we need to dive in. Don't worry, this episode is more than just scary diabetes statistics, it's also about how to regain your health with a proper and non-boring diet. "We are what we eat", right? It takes a little while for you to build your personalized menu.  This is how I coach each of my clients. Your care has to be personalized. TH ..read more

Nino Magaddino has been a Fitness professional for almost 20 years and started Max Flex Fitness in 2011.   Max Flex Fitness specializes in personal training with individuals  who would like to achieve and maintain life changing fitness results, through their customized not "cookie cutter" programs, which include: Balance, Flexibility, Strength, Core and Sports Specific.  "We help, guide, lead and open people's minds to the possibilities of change". As a cardiovascular patient, Nino understands many diseases occur due to genetics, but there's always something you can do to mini ..read more