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Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!

Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!

Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® 107 Episodes Sep 8, 2026

This podcast focuses on the everyday challenges and triumphs of living with diabetes, hosted by endocrinologists Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus, who have both managed the condition themselves. They cover topics ranging from new medications and devices to personal stories and interviews, aiming to educate and entertain. The hosts bring a sense of humor to serious health discussions, making the content accessible and relatable. New episodes are released monthly, and listeners are encouraged to rate and review the show to help it reach more people affected by diabetes.

Episodes

Kidney Disease: Steve Edelman's Own Nephrologist Explains
Kidney Disease: Steve Edelman's Own Nephrologist Explains Sep 8, 2026 2892 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
What Happens When Menopause Meets Diabetes
What Happens When Menopause Meets Diabetes Aug 24, 2026 2496 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 tha
LADA: Why So Many Adults Are Misdiagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes
LADA: Why So Many Adults Are Misdiagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes Aug 10, 2026 2283 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
Decoding Type 1 Diabetes: Beta Cells, Autoantibodies, and Early Detection
Decoding Type 1 Diabetes: Beta Cells, Autoantibodies, and Early Detection Jul 27, 2026 2237 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 sy
Raising Kids with Type 1 Diabetes: Practical Advice Every Parent Needs with Raquel Baron
Raising Kids with Type 1 Diabetes: Practical Advice Every Parent Needs with Raquel Baron Jul 14, 2026 1961 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,
Inhaled Insulin Just Got FDA-Approved for Kids With Type 1
Inhaled Insulin Just Got FDA-Approved for Kids With Type 1 Jun 29, 2026 1946 In this episode of the TCOYD Podcast, Dr. Steve Edelman is joined by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Anna Cymbaluk, along with Philip and his father Jim, to discuss the recent FDA approval of Afrezza inhaled insulin for children and adolescents living with type 1 diabetes. Dr. Cymbaluk served as an investigator on the INHALE-1 trial, while Philip participated in the study himself, providing
Inhaled Insulin for Kids: Inside the INHALE-1 Trial
Inhaled Insulin for Kids: Inside the INHALE-1 Trial Jun 14, 2026 2705 In this episode of the TCOYD Podcast, Drs. Edelman and Pettus are joined by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Jamie Wood, medical director of pediatric diabetes at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and an investigator on the INHALE-1 trial, to discuss inhaled insulin in children and its place in pediatric practice.The conversation centers on the recent approval of Afrezza down to age s
MiniMed Flex, Dexcom G7 (15 Days) & Libre Instinct: What Type 1s Need to Know
MiniMed Flex, Dexcom G7 (15 Days) & Libre Instinct: What Type 1s Need to Know May 26, 2026 2412 What diabetes technology is actually helping people right now—and how do you figure out what fits best into your life?In this 100th episode of the TCOYD Podcast, Dr. E and Dr. P are joined by diabetes nurse practitioner and educator Rachael Sood, founder of The Diabetes Collective, to talk through the latest updates in diabetes technology and what they’re seeing in real-world diabetes car
Fatty Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Fatty Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes May 11, 2026 1775 What if something was going on with your health and you didn’t feel any symptoms at all? Could it be metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)? In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus talk about fatty liver and MASH, a condition that can develop quietly but still has a real impact over time. They’re joined by patient advocate Manuel Oliver, who shares his ex
Breaking Down Gluten: Understanding Intolerance & Celiac Disease
Breaking Down Gluten: Understanding Intolerance & Celiac Disease Apr 26, 2026 1977 What does it really mean to be “gluten-free” and how do you know if it’s something you actually need?In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman sits down with registered dietitian EA Stewart (aka The Spicy RD) to talk through the difference between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, and why that distinction matters. They explain how celiac disease develops, why it’s often missed, and how it c
Type 2s - Start Here!
Type 2s - Start Here! Apr 5, 2026 2499 What if a type 2 diabetes diagnosis could be the start of taking better care of your health—not the end of it?In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus share their top 10 tips for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, with a focus on helping you feel informed, supported, and encouraged. They talk about why this diagnosis is not a personal failure, how much of it is c
Type 1 Diabetes Starter Kit You Need
Type 1 Diabetes Starter Kit You Need Mar 22, 2026 2242 What does someone really need to know in the first days and weeks after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis?In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus share the “starter kit” they wish every newly diagnosed person and family had from the very beginning. Both diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 15, Steve and Jeremy reflect on what has changed since their own diagnoses and walk thro

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