The Diabuddies -Holistic Diabetes Management and Functional Medicine

In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett discuss stress, cortisol, and the potential nightmare of managing your blood sugar through it all. Topics Discussed: - What is the Dawn Phenomenon? - How does stress affect it?- What stressors affect cortisol and the Dawn phenomenon?- How does stress affect your blood sugar throughout the day?- The adrenals are not the problem!- How to red

In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett discuss the benefits and problems with intermittent fasting and how to do it as a T1D (type 1 diabetic). Topics Discussed: - Do we do Intermittent Fasting?- Importance of checking your blood sugar frequently while intermittent fasting- What diet makes it easier to fast?- What is intermittent fasting?- What can you consume during a fast wit

In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett discuss functional medicine and holistic concepts about the thyroid, blood sugar regulation, and how diabetes can impact it. Topics Discussed: - What does the thyroid do and why it is important?- How to assess thyroid function (What blood work to get)- What impacts your thyroid function?- Link between T1D and Autoimmune Thyroid disease - H

In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett go through everything you should know, think about, and do to successfully be a runner as a T1D (type 1 diabetic). PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST For more Diabuddies content visit our website https://thediabuddies.com/ Follow us on: The Diabuddies Podcast Facebook page. Twitter: @TheDiabuddies Instagram: @thediabuddiespodcast You can emai

The Diabuddies are back for a limited season. In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett talk about what they have been up to since last year and the new diabetic struggles that they have been dealing with. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST For more Diabuddies content visit our website https://thediabuddies.com/ Follow us on: The Diabuddies Podcast Facebook page. Twitter: @TheDiabudd

In this episode, Grady and Garrett talk about some of the diabetic obstacles that they have been working through in the last few months. And we announce the end of season one. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST For more Diabuddies content visit our website https://thediabuddies.com/ Follow us on: The Diabuddies Podcast Facebook page. Twitter: @TheDiabuddies Instagram: @thediabuddiespo

In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett discuss the daily mental and emotional burden that a type 1 diabetic goes through. This is a great episode to have your non-diabetic friends and family member listen to to get an idea of what you go through on a daily basis. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST For more Diabuddies content visit our website https://thediabuddies.com/ Follow us o

In this episode, Dr. Donohoe and Dr. Panno review a research paper that summarizes insulin's role in the brain and the connection between insulin resistance and Alzheimer's disease. Guess what? INSULIN IS NOT ONLY FOR GETTING GLUCOSE INTO THE CELLS!! The Paper Discussed in this Podcast: Blazquez, E., Velazquez, E., Hurtado-Carneiro, V., & Ruiz-Albusac, JM., (2014). Insulin in t

In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett discuss the benefits of having the plethora of data that a CGM can give you, but not just for T1Ds but also for Type 2 Diabetics and NON-diabetics as well. We also get into what the costs of these devices cost and what that might look like in a healthcare setting for a type 2 diabetic or a non-diabetic looking to optimize their metabolic h

In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett have the pleasure of interviewing a truly inspiring T1D Don Muchow. Don recently completed a run across America (Disneyland to Disney World)!! We dive deep into the nitty-gritty of how he was able to accomplish such a journey as a diabetic. What challenges he faced and how he overcame them and his passion for helping T1Ds overcome the fear