Diabetes

Where Diabetes Treatment Has Gone Wrong and How to Fix It, Part 1
March 5, 2024
As far back as the sixth century B.C., physicians have looked to treat diabetes through diet. But delving into the history of diabetes, research shows at times conflicting and contradictory medical advice. Gary Taubes, author of "RETHINKING DIABETES: What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments," explores the history of diabetes research to look towards more effective treatment in the future. Taubes re-examines this research alongside the most recent studies to provide new insight that shows the current standard treatment is not enough. He argues for doctors to look beyond prescribing drugs to incorporate dietary and lifestyle changes as an essential part of treatment. He challenges conventional medical thinking to reveal the limits of medical science for diabetes treatment. His proposed changes could revolutionize how people live with diabetes and help the millions of Americans struggling for years to come. Click HERE for part 2.

Where Diabetes Treatment Has Gone Wrong and How to Fix It, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Gary Taubes, author of "RETHINKING DIABETES: What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments." Click HERE for part 1.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Pathway to Optimizing Health, Part 1
January 18, 2024
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) – those devices that provide 24/7 blood glucose readings – are not just for diabetics anymore. Data from CGMs provide a pathway to disease prevention and reversal, such as obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, prediabetes, fatty liver disease, GERD and more. Dr. Paul Kolodzik, Board Certified in both Emergency Medicine and Preventive Medicine, is author of “The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution For Nondiabetics.” He discusses CGMs, insulin resistance, low carb and keto, intermittent fasting, even the prudent use of the new FDA-approved weight loss medications like Ozempic. Click on the book title to receive a free copy. Click HERE for part 2.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Pathway to Optimizing Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Paul Kolodzik, author of “The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution For Nondiabetics.” Click for your free copy. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Does zinc really help colds?
December 29, 2023
I have type 1 diabetes and chronic neutropenia. What can I do or take to help raise my white blood cell count?; Does zinc really help colds?; What is your opinion on how much water one should drink every day? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Nutrient Deficiencies Signaling Alzheimer’s Development
October 20, 2023
Key nutrient deficiencies linked to Alzheimer's development. Plus, being a night owl may increase diabetes risk.

Leyla Weighs In: Type 1 Diabetes Prevention
October 6, 2023
Type 1 diabetes prevention in the setting of increasing prevalence of autoimmune conditions.

ENCORE: DNA testing: Is it ready for Prime-Time? Part 1
September 27, 2023
Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen, Chief Medical Director of IntellxxDNA, shares her perspective on the genetic testing revolution. What’s the difference between a mutation and a SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism)? How does the IntellxxDNA test differ from, say, 23andMe? Isn’t it potentially scary to find out you have a “bad” gene, like the ApoE4 gene that’s associated with Alzheimer’s Disease risk? Can genetic risk factors be overcome with diet, exercise, and targeted supplements? IntellxxDNA pinpoints obesity genes, genes that predispose to diabetes and heart disease, macular degeneration, autoimmune disorders, thyroid problems and osteoporosis. Certain SNPs predict the likelihood of neurodegenerative diseases when exposed to environmental toxins like mercury and glyphosate. Others may dictate higher requirements for antioxidants, B vitamins, magnesium, vitamin D, and choline. Why is the IntellxxDNA test only available through health practitioners? Some critics say genetic testing is only in its infancy and not yet ready for primetime—is this mistaken? What can genomic testing tell us about remedial strategies for autism? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 16, Part 1: Fructose
September 18, 2023
The many surprising ways sugar undermines our health; A deep dive on fructose; How does high fructose corn syrup differ from natural fructose found in fruits and honey? A caller with sulfite intolerance; Is a high B12 blood test bad? What about the sugar content of grains? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: An Integrative Deep-Dive on Diabetes, Part 1
August 10, 2023
The incidence of diabetes is increasing across the world. It’s said we’re amidst a “twin pandemic”—there’s Covid, and then there are the millions of individuals who suffer from diabetes and metabolic syndrome that may exceed Covid in their toll. We're joined by Dr. Mona Morstein, author of "Master Your Diabetes: A Comprehensive, Integrative Approach For Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes." Are there more than just two types of diabetes? What’s wrong with the traditional treatment paradigm for diabetes? What’s the best diet? Is keto safe for diabetics? What about intermittent fasting? What supplements aid blood sugar control? Do pollutants play a role in diabetes causation? Can commonly used medications make it worse? What blood tests shed light on prediabetes? Which forms of exercise are best? Is the microbiome involved with metabolic fitness? Click HERE for part 2.