Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDia-Logue is the Diapoint Podcast. We talk to experts and people living with diabetes about social situations, nutrition, mental health, travel, and many other topics. Your host, Pam Durant, is the Founder and Managing Director of Diapoint, and also the mother of a teenage son who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 20 months old. Pam was also a healthcare manager for 25+ years and is a certified Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine coach. She is passionate about showing people how to not to just survive, but thrive. Join us every week as we share conversations on how you and the people you love can thrive while living with diabetes.
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Episodes
Rising Above Diabetes: Conquering the Greatest Adventures and Challenges, with Milly Larmer
November 01, 2023 03:30 - 53 minutes - 43.5 MBAre you ready to be inspired? In this episode of Dialogue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam speaks with Milly Larmer from Gulf For Good where you'll get an inside look at her journey as a person living with diabetes. From conquering mountains to taking on other physical challenges all around the world, nothing is stopping her! Tune in to hear how she’s breaking down barriers and what advice she has for others living with diabetes. Don’t miss out on this incredible conversation! Join the D...
Olive Oil: The Foundation Of The Mediterranean Diet, with Yonca Tokbaş and Ayşen Gilroy
October 25, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam speaks with Yonca Tokbaş and Ayşen Gilroy about the foundation of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil. They discuss everything from harvesting to production, storage, and how to use it. Ayşen Gilroy is a passionate olive oil entrepreneur with a profound love for the Aegean Region's liquid gold. Her and her family-owned olive oil business journey began with a deep appreciation for olive oil’s rich history, health benefits, and ...
Diabetes Drugs For Weight Loss: A Guide To Healthy Choices, with Ali Hashemi
October 18, 2023 02:00 - 52 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode, we'll dive into the thought-provoking, controversial world of using diabetes drugs for weight loss. It all started when Dr. Oz, an American talk show host, introduced Ozempic, a medication designed for diabetes management, to the world back in 2021 as a solution for weight loss. Since then it has become very popular. The promise of shedding pounds effortlessly led to a surge in demand that eventually caused a shortage of the drug. We're going deeper into the stor...
Type 1 Diabetes, Parents and Caretakers: Understanding and Coping With the Trauma of Diagnosis
October 11, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBJoin Pam for this very important episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast as she speaks with Farah Dahabi, a Clinical Social Worker and Director at LightHouse Arabia who specializes in grief, trauma, and health psychology. During their discussion, they unpack the trauma a parent goes through when their child is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Farah also shares strategies to help caretakers cope with the stress and anxiety of managing a chronic condition like Type 1 Diabetes in a child. ...
The Importance of Diabetes Advocacy, Addressing Stigma and The Language We Use With Renza Scibilia
October 04, 2023 01:30 - 53 minutes - 43.5 MBToday, Pam speaks with Renza Scibilia, a renowned diabetes advocate. Renza is a leader who has been using her voice to make significant strides in addressing stigma and improving the language used when discussing diabetes. Don’t miss this discussion and chance to learn more from one of the world’s leading diabetes advocates as we explore The Importance of Diabetes Advocacy, Addressing Stigma and The Language We Use. Renza Scibilia has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1998 and has worked in...
Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes, with Ginger Vieira
September 27, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 45.8 MBJoin us as we speak with Ginger Vieira about her new book, Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes. She shares so many insights to how insulin works in the body and how exercise effects our blood sugar. We also talk about the use of CGMs in people without diabetes, and she shares a little insight into the use of Ozempic in people who have Type 1 Diabetes. Ginger Vieira has lived with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease since 1999 and fibromyalgia since 2014. She is the author of several books, i...
A New Season of Health, Wellness and Diabetes – Welcome to Season 5 of Dia-Logue with Pam Durant
September 20, 2023 02:30 - 7 minutes - 6.4 MBWelcome to Season 5 of Dia-logue: The Diapoint Podcast! As the summer winds down and we find ourselves in the season of renewal, it's the perfect time to reflect and reset our goals—especially as we like to think of September as 'the new January.' This season, we have an incredible lineup of guests from the worlds of health, wellness, and diabetes, each with unique insights that promise to enlighten and empower you. You may have also seen us talking about our Diapoint Family Wee...
Gratitude, Exciting Updates, and Summer Wellness Tips
June 14, 2023 00:30 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBIt's the Season 4 Finale of Dia-logue: The Diapoint Podcast! We have so much gratitude to our incredible guests and dedicated listeners. We truly extend our heartfelt appreciation to those who have contributed to the success of the podcast. As we bid farewell to Season 4, we take a moment to focus on your well-being. In the spirit of summer, Pam provides a few valuable - and easy! - health and wellness tips to incorporate into your routine. From staying hydrated and protecting your ski...
Understanding Food And Nutrition Label Basics
May 24, 2023 00:30 - 22 minutes - 18.7 MBDo you ever look at a food label and think WOW there's so much information! Well today, Pam is going to break it down to make it easier to understand food labels! Even though the labels are filled with informative tidbits, they can sometimes be confusing and feel overwhelming. To help you out, this episode will teach you how to read nutritional facts on your food packaging, what ingredients actually mean, and how to understand some of the key nutritional information. Join the Dia...
Pushing Beyond Limits: A Dialogue With Phil Southerland
May 10, 2023 00:30 - 57 minutes - 47.3 MBPhil Southerland always says, "Diabetes only chooses the champions." In this episode, Pam has the pleasure of speaking with a true champion, Phil Southerland, founder of Team Novo and Supersapiens. He shares his journey with Type 1 Diabetes and how he's uses his experience to constantly help others and raise the bar of what is possible. From his early diagnosis as an infant to his successful career, Phil inspires us to push beyond limitations and redefine what's possible. During ...
Decluttering, Connection and Diabetes Camp
April 26, 2023 01:30 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBPam shares what she's been up to the last few weeks, her move, the importance of decluttering, some insights on connection and how to go about that in the age of social media overdrive. And, she announces our exciting news - the Diapoint - Type 1 Diabetes Family Camp is coming! Get on the list now to be the first to know the details and take our pre-camp feedback survey! Join the Diapoint mailing list to stay to date and all our activities, get exclusive insights, offers and diab...
Diabetes Treatments: An Overview Of The Latest Advances With Gary Scheiner
April 12, 2023 00:30 - 53 minutes - 44 MBDiabetes technology and treatment is forever changing. It moves so fast it can be difficult to keep up with. In this episode, Gary Scheiner is back on the podcast to share some of the latest improvements in diabetes devices that are currently on the market, and some new ones that will be available soon. Gary and Pam also discuss Artificial Intelligence in diabetes management, Chat GPT, new medications and more. You can learn more about Gary's work and his clinic, Integrated...
Lifestyle Medicine: The Foundation For A Long, Healthy Life
April 05, 2023 00:30 - 51 minutes - 42.3 MBAt Diapoint, we talk a lot about Lifestyle Medicine and its importance in diabetes management and general health. But with all the sudden online focus, you might be a little skeptical about its usefulness. In this episode, we clear up all doubts and speak with Aarti Javari-Mehta, M.D. a Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist who uses Lifestyle Medicine in her medical practice, and modern medical guidelines that recommend doctors prescribe lifestyle changes first when treating man...
How To Travel With Diabetes
March 29, 2023 00:30 - 23 minutes - 19.7 MBDiabetes doesn't have to hold you back from traveling the world. A lot of people with diabetes are afraid to travel because they don't know how they'll be able to take care of their diabetes while on the go. Diabetes requires preparation, care and patience - and traveling magnifies this. But with a little preparation, it can be done. In this episode, Pam is going to share some tips about how you can make sure your diabetes is taken care of while you're on the go. Listen now to get prep...
My Son's Diabetes Wisdom: Reflections From a Teen Living With Type 1 Diabetes
March 22, 2023 00:30 - 34 minutes - 28.5 MBPam's son Erin was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 20 months old. He has been living with diabetes for pretty much his whole life. In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Erin talks with Pam about his thoughts and insights on diabetes and how he copes with some of the challenges being a teen living with diabetes. While diabetes is never perfect, we have shared some positive experiences and lessons over the years. Join the Diapoint mailing list for exclusive i...
Diabetes Questions - The Most Common Questions People Ask
March 15, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15 MBDiabetes is a common condition that affects millions of people all over the world, yet it is so misunderstood. In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam answers some of the most common questions about diabetes. If you have diabetes or know someone who does, this episode will give you more insight into the condition and how to deal with some of the questions you may have about diabetes as well as those of others. Join the Diapoint mailing list for exclusive insights an...
Diabetes Questions:The Most Common Questions People Ask
March 15, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15 MBDiabetes is a common condition that affects millions of people all over the world, yet it is so misunderstood. In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam answers some of the most common questions about diabetes. If you have diabetes or know someone who does, this episode will give you more insight into the condition and how to deal with some of the questions you may have about diabetes as well as those of others. Join the Diapoint mailing list for exclusive insights, o...
Diabetes and Ramadan: Can People With Diabetes Fast During Ramadan?
March 08, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 32.2 MBJoin us on Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, for this rebooted episode on diabetes, fasting and Ramadan. During the Holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. This means abstaining from all food and drink, including water. For Muslims who have diabetes, this can be a tricky situation. Some advise against it, but if done with the right preparation, care and support, it can be done. Join us as Dr. Yousef Said covers the basics and answers all our questions like: ...
Doing What You Love Without Limits: An Interview With Alexander Zverev
March 01, 2023 00:30 - 24 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam interviews professional tennis player, Alexander Zverev, about life, enjoying challenges, and diabetes. We learn about Alexander's journey with diabetes, and the Alexander Zverev Foundation which he created to inspire children with Type 1 Diabetes and their caretakers while supporting those who are not able to access insulin and diabetes supplies. Join me and learn more about how Alexander is using his platform to elevate the discu...
Doing What You Love Without Limits - An Interview With Alexander Zverev
March 01, 2023 00:30 - 24 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam interviews professional tennis player, Alexander Zverev, about life, enjoying challenges, and diabetes. We learn about Alexander's journey with diabetes, and the Alexander Zverev Foundation which he created to inspire children with Type 1 Diabetes and their caretakers while supporting those who are not able to access insulin and diabetes supplies. Join me and learn more about how Alexander is using his platform to elevate the discu...
What Is A Diabetes Health Coach?
February 22, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 20.5 MBCoaching, at any level and for any endeavor, exists to support and challenge you. No matter who is being coached, or for what purpose, a successful coaching engagement must support and challenge a person. A health coach is a professional who helps people manage, set goals and improve their health. A diabetes health coach is no different. They are health coaches, but they also support clients in their diabetes management. Diabetes health coaches provide personalized advice and support to he...
Co Chocolat: Truly, healthy chocolate - An Interview With Iman Suguitan
February 08, 2023 00:30 - 53 minutes - 44.1 MBCo Chocolat was founded in Dubai by two sisters, Iman and Luchie Suguitan. They struggled to find healthy chocolates despite their many travels. Together, with their mother who was 68 at the time and is experiencing diabetes, they traveled to the beautiful island of Mindanao, Philippines to learn more about cacao. It was there that they learned how to plant, prune, and harvest from cacao trees and ferment its beans. They became friends with the local farmers, agriculturists and governm...
Co Chocolat: Truly, healthy chocolate: An Interview With Iman Suguitan
February 08, 2023 00:30 - 53 minutes - 44.1 MBCo Chocolat was founded in Dubai by two sisters, Iman and Luchie Suguitan. They struggled to find healthy chocolates despite their many travels. Together, with their mother who was 68 at the time and is experiencing diabetes, they traveled to the beautiful island of Mindanao, Philippines to learn more about cacao. It was there that they learned how to plant, prune, and harvest from cacao trees and ferment its beans. They became friends with the local farmers, agriculturists and governm...
How To Deal With Diabetes Burnout: An Interview With Ginger Vieira
February 01, 2023 00:30 - 57 minutes - 47 MBPam welcomes Ginger Vieira, the author of of several books, to this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast. Ginger and Pam discuss how to prepare for and manage diabetes burnout when it happens. They cover some of the wisdom from Ginger's book, Dealing with Diabetes Burnout. Ginger's other books include Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes, Your Diabetes Science Experiment, Emotional Eating with Diabetes, When I Go Low (for kids) and Ain't Gonna Hide My T1D! (for kids). Ginger has been ...
How To Deal With Diabetes Burnout - An Interview With Ginger Vieira
February 01, 2023 00:30 - 57 minutes - 47 MBPam welcomes Ginger Vieira, the author of of several books, to this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast. Ginger and Pam discuss how to prepare for and manage diabetes burnout when it happens. They cover some of the wisdom from Ginger's book, Dealing with Diabetes Burnout. Ginger's other books include Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes, Your Diabetes Science Experiment, Emotional Eating with Diabetes, When I Go Low (for kids) and Ain't Gonna Hide My T1D! (for kids). Ginger has been ...
Motherhood, Caretaking and Diabetes - A Conversation With Zeina Hashem Beck
January 25, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBIn this episode, Pam digs into the supportive world of motherhood and caretaking with the award winning poet, Zeina Hashem Beck. As the mother of a child living with Type 1 Diabetes, Zeina shares her perspective on how the matriarchy helped her after her daughter's diagnosis. She also reveals what it has been like for her family after relocating from Dubai to California – plus some remarkable wisdom both she and her daughter have as they deal with diabetes. Zeina also reads one o...
New Year, New Noise! Healthy Does Not Mean Unaccessible And Over Priced
January 18, 2023 00:30 - 24 minutes - 20.2 MBNew Year, New Noise! The new year is full of messages and advertisements that you should hate yourself or your life. Don't! Goal-setting on January 1st is not necessary! Sometimes it's not even fun! Your first mission for this year is to love the person you were last year and do healthy things that are available to you – and most of them free – to improve your health. Health and wellness are not only for the elite and the wealthy. They are for everyone. There are things we can do that ...
CGMs and the Importance of Community – A Look Back at Season 3 of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast
December 14, 2022 00:30 - 22 minutes - 18.9 MBIn the Season 3 finale of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam does a brief recap of 2022. Pam shares some tips and her lifestyle pillars for staying healthy during this holiday season. Learn Pam's personal experience of how she uses these pillars to stay healthy during a time of overwhelm. She revisits the discussion on Continuous Glucose Monitors and the importance of having a diabetes community for support. Pam also talks about how to care for yourself when you don’t have the time o...
CGMs and the Importance of Community: A Look Back at Season 3 of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast
December 14, 2022 00:30 - 22 minutes - 18.9 MBIn the Season 3 finale of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam does a brief recap of 2022. Pam shares some tips and her lifestyle pillars for staying healthy during this holiday season. Learn Pam's personal experience of how she uses these pillars to stay healthy during a time of overwhelm. She revisits the discussion on Continuous Glucose Monitors and the importance of having a diabetes community for support. Pam also talks about how to care for yourself when you don’t have the time o...
Don't Believe Everything You See: How Social Media Can Damage Your Health
December 07, 2022 06:04 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBIn this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam and Diapoint’s Digital Marketing Manager, Toqaa Gad, discuss health and social media. The internet is an amazing resource for information, but it can also be dangerous if you don't know what’s true and reliable. Particularly, content shared on social media. There is a lot to be learned from social media, but when it comes to our health, there is also a dark side full of unhealthy suggestions and misinformation. Some of these posts...
Diabetes in Zimbabwe: Overcoming Challenges and Dreaming Big
November 30, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode, Pam speaks with Tinotenda Dzikiti, a passionate advocate and person living with Type 1 Diabetes, who she recently met at the International Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD). Tino shares his experience and insights into living with diabetes in Zimbabwe and Africa, and how he supports so many others facing the same or similar challenges. We also learn more about what made him decide to use his voice to advocate for people living with diabetes. He...
Carb Counting Beyond The Basics: How To Manage Post Meal Glucose Spikes & Insulin Resistance With Gary Scheiner
November 23, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 36.9 MBAfter eating, how do you manage your insulin dose for the best results? Listen in as Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES talks about all things that affect blood sugar and insulin resistance and some of the science behind it. Gary, Author of How To Think Like A Pancreas, and five other books about diabetes joins Pam for a discussion about Carb Counting Beyond The Basics and how to manage post-meal glucose spikes that can be so frustrating for so many. He also sheds light on The impor...
Carb Counting Beyond The Basics:How To Manage Post Meal Glucose Spikes & Insulin Resistance With Gary Scheiner
November 23, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 36.9 MBAfter eating, how do you manage your insulin dose for the best results? Listen in as Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES talks about all things that affect blood sugar and insulin resistance and some of the science behind it. Gary, Author of How To Think Like A Pancreas, and five other books about diabetes joins Pam for a discussion about Carb Counting Beyond The Basics and how to manage post-meal glucose spikes that can be so frustrating for so many. He also sheds light on The impor...
The Importance of Community Support In Diabetes Management
November 16, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode, Pam speaks with Abdulla Al Hashidi who has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 13 years. Abdulla, an advocate who lives in Abu Dhabi, shares the power of community and how that can be supportive for people living with diabetes. Abdulla also emphasizes the importance of medical advice and that there is no one size fits all when it comes to diabetes management. He also highlights how yoga helps him both mentally and physically. Join the Diapoint mailing list for exclusi...
Making Connections Through Sports and Adventure: The Technology That Encourages Us To Be More Active
November 09, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutes - 44.7 MBWith so many apps out there, it's hard to know which ones are useful, have high quality trainers, instructors and coaches, or aligned with our lifestyles. Enter Dudi. In this episode, Pam interviews Hasan Wehbi, the CEO of the Dudi app. The Dudi app is a new era of social sports experiences: indoor, outdoor, air and sea. DUDI simplifies the process to connect with people, find people of the same interest, engage with your community, book your favorite sports experiences and disco...
Diabetes Awareness Month: ISAPD 2022 Reflections and November Intentions
November 02, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 15.5 MBThe month of November is all about diabetes awareness. In this solo episode Pam highlights some of her experiences at the ISPAD 2022 meeting in Abu Dhabi as well as some upcoming initiatives at Diapoint. The theme for Diabetes Awareness Month is Access. Our initiatives and work supports people in getting access to information and supplies, and encourages them to seek out qualified medical support when possible. Whether it's insulin, supplies, information or support, people with diabetes ne...
Managing Blood Sugar: Beyond Diabetes Basics with Gary Scheiner
October 26, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutes - 44.9 MBToday Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES, Author of Think Like A Pancreas, and five other books about diabetes, joins Pam for a discussion about managing blood sugar. Pam and Gary discuss: The effects of stress, multi-tasking, medication and more on blood glucose levels The importance of vitamin D How different types of activities and exercise can make blood sugars go up or down When is the best time to exericse The importance of establishing realistic goals And, they also discuss if the...
Curing Chronic Conditions And Saving Lives. Al Jalila Foundation: A Beacon of Hope for the UAE and the Arab Region
October 19, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this epsisode, Pam speaks with Rashed Al Mohtadi, who leads the partnerships and sustainability team at Al Jalila Foundation as they raise funds and awareness for the foundation's programs and initiatives. During this very important conversation we learn more about the programs and initiatives at Al Jalila Foundation, the importance of health and sports for people living with chronic conditions, and the beautiful community that Al Jalila Foundation has created. They also highlight how you...
Continuous Glucose Monitors: Should People Without Diabetes Use CGMs?
October 12, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 40.7 MBAre Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) helpful for people without diabetes? This is a question that has been debated for a while now. With the rise in popularity of CGMs, people without diabetes find themselves at the center of this debate. In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, we take a look at the other side of the story. In part 3 of this conversation on Continuous Glucose Monitors, Pam speaks with Mohit Kumar who shares more information about Ultrahuman, his perspecti...
Continuous Glucose Monitors: I Don't Have Diabetes. Do I Need A CGM?
October 05, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, we continue our discussion about Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) use in people without diabetes. In part 2 of this conversation, we speak with the team from GluCare Health, a diabetes clinic based in Dubai, UAE. Dr. Yousef Said, a specialist in Internal Medicine and Diabetology, and Ihsan Almarzouqi, the Co-Founder and Managing director of GluCare, join Pam to go deeper into the discussion. Not only is Ihsan an expert in diabetes, but...
Continuous Glucose Monitors: Are CGMs Necessary For People Without Diabetes?
September 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBAre continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) meant for people without diabetes? In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of using CGMs for those with and without diabetes. We are joined by, Michael Matafonov, a person living with Type 1 Diabetes and Dr. Nandu Thalange, a very well established pediatric endocrinologist based in Dubai to start the debate on this topic. This is the first of three episodes where we will unpack this discussion to uncover the truth behind the latest wea...
Raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes
September 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBIn this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Diapoint's Digital Marketing Manager Toqaa Gad interviews Founder Pam Durant about her life as a mother of a child with Type 1 Diabetes. Hear from Pam about raising her son with T1D and how she finds the balance between parenting, staying healthy, running two businesses, advocating for others with diabetes and teaching her child to thrive while managing his chronic condition. Join the Diapoint mailing list for exclusive insights, offer...
Resetting Your Health and Diabetes Goals After Summer
September 14, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 22.3 MBSummer's over, but that doesn't mean your health journey is. In this first episode of the new season of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, we discuss how you can reset your health goals for the rest of the year. Listen in for post-summer tips on getting healthy, resetting your health and diabetes goals, and more! Pam also shares her tips about how to never diet again, and she discusses some of the latest health news like the increase of Type 2 Diabetes in children, and how doctors are no...
Summer Health Goals, Mindful Eating, Plus A Brand New Program!
May 25, 2022 01:00 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, Pam reviews all the wonderful guests and discussions in Season 2. She also shares more about her new Free Master Class, Mindful Eating Program and how we might use the upcoming summer break to make a fresh start. Sign up now for the FREE Eat Mindfully and Lose Weight Master Class for Thursday, 26 May 2022. Didn't listen to this episode at that date? That's ok, sign up anyway, or drop us an email and we'll send you the replay! https://www.coachpamelad.com/master-your-ea...
Children's Nutrition: Plant-Based Whole Foods in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity and Diet-Related Illness
May 18, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutes - 44.9 MBWhen it comes to children's health, one of the most important things is making sure they're getting enough of the right nutrients. However, with the prevalence of junk food and unhealthy snacks, it can be difficult to ensure that kids are getting the nourishment they need. That's where Sprout comes in. Founded by Oz Erbas Soydaner, a biochemist and hobby chef, Sprout is dedicated to providing healthy food options for children. In this episode we discuss the Big Food industry dilemma, c...
Overcoming Obstacles: From Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis To Successful Fitness Professional
May 11, 2022 01:00 - 57 minutes - 47.3 MBImagine you are a carefree child and you suddenly learn that you have a chronic condition that will require you to take medication and test your blood sugar levels for the rest of your life. That is what happened to Michael Matafonov when he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 8. It was a lot to handle, but he got through it with the help of family and friends. And eventually, he decided to turn his experience into a positive one by becoming a personal trainer. In this...
Diabetes in Pakistan: Living the Sweet Life, with Meethi Zindagi
May 04, 2022 01:00 - 52 minutes - 43.3 MBJoin us for this very special discussion with the founders of Meethi Zindagi. Meethi Zindagi is a community-centric organization in Pakistan. Their philosophy recognizes that people with diabetes are the key stakeholders in their own wellbeing. Meethi Zindagi focusses on the five key areas of insulin support, education, peer support, awareness and advocacy. The world is definitely a better place because Sana and Anum are in it. To learn more about their work, visit their website at https://m...
Pain-Free Glucose Testing For Diabetes Is Here
April 27, 2022 01:00 - 46 minutes - 38.2 MBWe talk to the inventor of the Genteel Lancing Device, and the President of Genteel LLC, Dr Chris Jacobs. This broad discussion spans the history of diabetes, the research and development that goes into diabetes innovation, even the psychology of pain! In early 2006, Dr Jacob's friend, who has Type 2 diabetes, called to say he was at his “wit’s end” with the pain of lancing his fingertips. He begged Dr Jacobs to help. Over the next ten years, Dr Jacobs analyzed the interconnection betw...
The Health Gate App: Powerful Technology To Help You Take Control Of Your Health
April 20, 2022 00:00 - 40 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, Pam interviews Dr. Sana Qamar Medical Affairs and Patient Centricity Manager for The HealthGate app from AstraZeneca. Dr. Qamar takes us through the app and how it can be used to support people with chronic conditions, including diabetes. Health Gate is packed with powerful technology and also facilitates generation of real world evidence by utilization of artificial intelligence. The app is for you if you're looking for helpful tools and tips, to lead a better life - ...
Mindful Eating: The Key to Radical Shifts in Your Health
April 13, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 16.2 MBAre you present with your meals? Or do you tend to eat while your mind is occupied with TV, social media, book, work... everywhere BUT your food? In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam Durant shares her insights about mindful eating, including: What does it mean to eat mindfully? What are the benefits of mindful eating? How can we develop this vital habit and incorporate it easily into our lives? Plus, if you feel called to take mindful eating to a new level, Pam rev...