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TCOYD TV
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Episode 301
- TCOYD TV - Diabetes Online Resources & Networking - ONLINE NOW!
Dr. Steven Edelman speaks with Jeff Hitchcock, founder of Children With Diabetes, and Amy Tenderich founder of Diabetes Mine, to highlight the unique ways that people are using the internet to improve their diabetes management, build support networks, and stay on top of information and resources available to people with diabetes.
Episode 302
- TCOYD TV - Traveling with Diabetes - ONLINE NOW!
Dr. Edelman talks to Adam Levbarg, a person living with type 1 diabetes who has traveled to many parts of the world while managing his condition. Adam sheds light on getting the most out of trips abroad, including precautions, suggestions for packing, issues related to insurance, prescriptions, and language barriers. He shares how travel has taught him things about his own diabetes management, and encourages people to not let diabetes scare them away from exploring the world.
Episode 303
- TCOYD TV - Amylin: the Partner to Insulin - ONLINE NOW!
Research has shown that insulin works in concert with other hormones to regulate the body's blood sugar. In this episode of TCOYD TV, Dr. Edelman and Dr. Carol Wysham will delve into an important sister hormone to insulin called amylin, which is vital to blood sugar regulation for those with and without diabetes.
Episode 304
- TCOYD TV - Deconstructing the Diabetic Diet, A Common Sense Approach to Eating Healthy with Diabetes- ONLINE NOW!
Dr. Steven Edelman and dietitian Lorena Drago discuss nutrition and practical ways to eat well with diabetes, at home or at your favorite restaurant.
Episode 305
- TCOYD TV - The Discovery of Incretin Hormones: A Powerful Tool to Fight Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity - ONLINE NOW!
In this important episode, Dr. Steven Edelman and Dr. Robert Henry review the discovery and crucial role of incretin hormones, namely exenatide, in glucose control. A missing piece in weight and blood sugar control for those with type 2 diabetes is revealed.
Episode 306
- TCOYD TV - Dietary Supplements & Natural Products/Understand What You Are Putting Into Your Body - ONLINE NOW!
Dr. Edelman talks to Candis Morello, Pharm D., CDE, about dietary supplements and natural products, highlighting regulations, labeling, drug interactions, side effects and common misunderstandings in these frequently consumed complementary and alternative medicines.
Episode 307
- TCOYD TV - TCOYD Goes to Diabetes Camp - ONLINE NOW!
Dr. Steven Edelman speaks with Camp Wana Kura founder Gayle Lorenzi about the positive impact of diabetes camp on young people living with the disease. Meet the kids, volunteer counselors and medical staff that provide a fun, safe environment where the campers are kids first.
Episode 308
- TCOYD TV - Diabetes & the Law: Health Insurance, Employment & the Costs of Care
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Dr. Steven Edelman talks to Kriss Halpern, JD, about stretching health care dollars in a downturned economy. Mr. Halpern answers questions about COBRA, HIPAA, limited insurance plans, state and federal plans, health savings accounts (HSAs) and patient assistance programs. Examining recent court rulings, Mr. Halpern discusses the protections provided people with diabetes by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Episode 309
- TCOYD TV - When You Love Someone Who Has Diabetes - ONLINE NOW!
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This episode is about the millions of loved ones of those with diabetes. Special guest Susan Guzman, PhD, is co-founder of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, and clinical psychologist specializing in the emotional health of people with diabetes and their loved ones. Dr. Guzman talks with Steven Edelman, MD, about the range of frequently experienced emotions, frustrations and challenges, and offers guidance on navigating through the tough issues brought on by caring about someone who has diabetes.
Episode 310
- TCOYD TV - Technology and Diabetes - ONLINE NOW!
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Dr. Steven Edelman and Dr. Ian Blumer discuss how technology is changing diabetes management. Artificial intelligence, non-invasive blood glucose testing, insulin delivery mechanisms, CGM, open and closed loop systems and developments in the formulation of medications are all areas of technological innovation that will make diabetes management more safe and effective until cures for type 1 and type 2 diabetes are found.
TCOYD Series Television Kicks Off Its 3rd Season
In an effort to reach more people living with diabetes with the message of self advocacy and education, TCOYD launched TCOYD TV in 2006. Taking Control of Your Diabetes Series TV combines in-depth discussions between renowned health professionals in a talkshow format with documentary-style interviews from people living with diabetes. Now in its third season, TCOYD TV’s encompassing theme is engagement with community. The season features stories about local and national programs, community leaders, everyday heroes, new technologies and the people involved personally and professionally in diabetes awareness, support, education and management. Season two presented serious discussions on hypoglycemia, sleep apnea, insulin management, insulin pump therapy, kidney health, pregnancy and pre-existing diabetes, gestational diabetes, dermatological issues related to diabetes, and other conditions that affect both diabetic and non-diabetic populations.
Season one episodes featured guests, such as renowned international chef, Chris Smith (The Diabetic Chef, Author of Cooking with the Diabetic Chef, Contributing Editor of Better Homes & Gardens - Diabetic Living) and William Polonsky, Ph.D. (Author of Diabetes Burnout).
TCOYD Television's audience is a knowledgeable base of health conscious viewers, some of whom are already highly involved in TCOYD, and the live events put on by Dr. Edelman and his team for those with diabetes, those at risk, and their families. The program reaches over 16.5 million viewers over the UCSD-TV and UCTV stations with additional markets including the internet and DVD distribution.
For more information on TCOYD or for channel information in your area, visit www.tcoyd.org, or www.tcoyd.tv.
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