Diabetes

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 7, Part 1
May 9, 2022
Action Alert: Stop Congress from restricting access to supplements of our choice! Torn knee meniscus—pros and cons of arthroscopic surgery; What’s for breakfast—Tropicana rolls out new cereal that swaps milk for OJ; New study challenges dogma that whole grains have lower glycemic impact than white flours; NSAID pain relievers can lead to kidney damage when combined with common blood pressure meds; New triple action pain relief alternative. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 26, Part 1
February 28, 2022
Mask mandates withdrawn, vaccine intervals now 3-4 months; There’s no substitute for insulin, but body can be made more receptive to its effects; Meat study shows minimal cancer gains with animal protein avoidance; Beware effervescent medications—they pack a sodium wallop; Healthy gut protects brain; Flaxseed for cancer prevention? Topical probiotics vs. acne. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 5, Part 2
February 7, 2022
Unrestrained eating and GI cancers; Scientists unravel mystery of Alzheimer’s—impaired autophagy; The AMA goes woke; Alternatives to drugs for osteopenia; Can supplements overcome frailty? Aspirin use may hike risk of heart failure; Light drinking may not prompt atrial fibrillation; Moderate caffeine consumption reduces risk of gestational diabetes, enhances tracking of moving objects. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE–Leyla Weighs In: A Long Life and Healthy Heart
January 7, 2022
Happy New Year! Ultra-processed food consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes; Like spicy food? Hot peppers may be the spice of a long life and healthy heart.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 1, Part 2
January 3, 2022
Multivitamins slow brain aging; Ben Franklin was right—early bedtimes improve heart health, but only up to a point; Anxiety conclusively shown to alleviate anxiety; Covid shots and breast pain; Arginine improves efficacy of radiation for brain metastases; Fish intake curbs degenerative brain changes; Drinking coffee to offset sleep deprivation can cause blood sugar to soar. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Final Episode of 2021
December 29, 2021
Omicron stats; Study: Fosamax associated with increased rates of depression and anxiety; My significant other is missing some childhood vaccines. Is there an age limit when you can get the childhood jabs?; Study: New type 2 diabetes treatment shows promise in first human study; Does silica in supplements cause lung fibrosis? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 18, Part 1
December 20, 2021
Biden issues grim prediction: “It’ll be a winter of severe illness and death”; Cases soar in New York—but hospitalizations and deaths ebb; Federal vaccine mandate reinstated by 6th Circuit Court; More evidence vaccination doesn’t “stop the spread”; Scientists studying Omicron predict it will elude current vaccines, therapies; New variant attacks upper airways, but less likely to infect lungs; After bad reactions to Moderna vax, a caller is reluctant to take booster; Pfizer pulls vax trials for kids 2-5; Authorities recommend against J&J shot; What’s the significance of protein in urine? High intake of herbs and spices curbs hypertension. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: What Is The Best Test for Blood Glucose
December 10, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: My doctor says most endocrinologists and primary care physicians have long ago rejected the Glycomark test. Can you comment further?; Help! My fingernails are so brittle!

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 20, Part 1
November 22, 2021
Are we on the cusp of a “5th wave”? Will Thanksgiving prove to be a super-spreader event? Vaccine efficacy wanes—are boosters the answer? Mandates stall—is a more nuanced approach taking into consideration natural immunity a better path? Antiviral pills and better therapeutics on the way for 2022; Testing options need to be expanded; New studies underscore benefits of lifestyle, diet and supplements in supporting immune resiliency; Over 1 million Americans may have permanent loss of taste and smell in wake of Covid; Minimizing risk of transmission on plane flights; What is viral “shedding” and how does the vax impact it? Is diabetes associated with joint pain? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Keeping Your Brain Sharp
October 27, 2021
Want to keep your brain sharp? Learn a new language!; My lipoprotein a is 129. Is there a way to lower it naturally?; How effective is the skin-flush-causing niacin in cholesterol management?; Are statins causing type 2 diabetes? Click HERE for part 1.