Diabetes

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 12, Part 1
May 14, 2018
Low vitamin D associated with lower extremity injuries in NFL athletes; A fulvic acid supplement contains cadmium—is that OK? Causes and treatment of aortic stenosis; Eggs not linked to cardio events in patients with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes; A hangover pill helps drunk mice—but is it ready for prime time? Oily fish and beans delay menopause, rice and pasta hasten it; Weight loss, Omega 3s, exercise relieve osteoarthritis symptoms. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 12, Part 2

New England Journal of Medicine issues plea for more emphasis on preventive medicine; A caller with cholesterol over 300 but with a high HDL is pressured by her doctor to go on statins despite low coronary calcium score; New study highlights unforeseen side effect of acid-blockers—depression; A caller is told by his doctor coronary calcium screening unnecessary, exercise stress tests suffice; Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: when the tests seem OK, but the patient doesn’t feel well; Think that sedentary job is killing you? Surprise study shows that workers with physical jobs die younger. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 31, Part 1
April 2, 2018
Flu rages while vaccine fails; Tamiflu side effects lead to Japan ban; Natural therapies for rosacea; Will milk thistle interfere with Lipitor? Should caffeinated coffee be avoided for atrial fibrillation? Alcohol, in moderation, literally washes the brain; In excess, booze blocks brain clean-up; NY Times doubles-down on outmoded recommendations for lowering dietary fat; Study reveals coconut heart paradox; Breast-feeding helps moms avert diabetes risk. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
March 28, 2018
Any way to remove arterial plaque other than getting a stent? What do you think about the recent push to have desirable A1c levels higher than previously recommended for type 2 diabetes? I recently started drinking bottled Kombucha, does it have any health benefits? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 10, Part 1
March 12, 2018
What FDA’s new labeling changes mean for your groceries and your supplements; A caller with two broken legs seeks advice on supplements to promote healing; Is “Superbeets” OK for a Type 2 diabetic? Supplements for sarcoidosis; An ingenious solution to the problem of “food deserts”; How exercise in old age can boost immunity; Supplements for osteoporosis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 10, Part 2

Is it a problem if someone has an inordinate craving for salt if they’re otherwise healthy? Is my dermatologist right in telling me that I take too many supplements? Can leucine stave of sarcopenia in senior women? What’s the story on the new shingles vaccine? How having children might shorten your telomeres; Air pollution linked to brain alteration that might affect children’s IQ and behavior; Authors of America’s premier medical textbook fail to disclose BigPharma payoffs; Over 3/4 million annual cancer cases worldwide are attributable to overweight and Type 2 diabetes. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
March 9, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: Are the 35 supplements I'm taking responsible for my higher HgbA1c and gut fullness?...My husband and I will be staying at a condo in Mexico for the month of March. It was suggested we take Dukoral. Should I take this or stick to my probiotics or both?...Western Diet Triggers NLRP3 Dependent Innate Immune Reprogramming.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 3, Part 2
March 5, 2018
Natural approaches for anxiety; Poor diet in early life may up risk for celiac disease; Gluten-free diet helps quell neuropathy pain; Essential fatty acids for dry eye; Eating nuts slashes colon cancer recurrences; Healthy diet curbs depression; Ketogenic diet for schizophrenia; Are natural, organic cigarettes really healthier? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 24, Part 1
February 26, 2018
The flu shot: It doesn’t really work, but they tell you to take it anyway; Latest study of low-carb vs. low-fat diet doesn’t prove anything; Can a DNA test tell you what diet is best for you? Is it true that caffeinated drinks and foods promote fibrocystic breast disease? A caller needs help with rising blood pressure and blood sugar; Tamiflu horror stories flood internet. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 14, 2018
Sugary shakes administered to patients in hospitals are NOT good medicine. How do I reconcile keeping my blood sugar stable with frequent small meals during the day with the intermittent fasting you recommend? I take three kinds of magnesium for various issues but I recently got leg cramps while exercising, how can that happen when I take so much magnesium? My 88-year-old mother had to go to the ER twice due to spikes in her systolic blood pressure, why did this happen if she's otherwise very healthy? Click HERE for part 2.