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The Virgin Diabetic Podcast#34 Mindful Eating and Living with Sallyanne PiskToday we host Sallyanne Pisk. She has worked in health for 30 years and has experience as a practitioner, researcher and manager. Sallyanne is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, mindfulness practitioner and author. She completed her research masters in the dietetic practice guidelines for the nutritional management of type 2 diabetes. For the past 10 years she has been devoted to helping women transform their eating mindset and relationship with food.Sallyanne founded Eating for You, an online business, to help women reclaim themselves and their lives through mindful eating and living. The Eating for You approach is...2021-12-1526 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#33 Diabetic Drug Used for Weight Loss?Have you seen the commercials for diabetic drugs where the patient says the drug “unlocks the insulin inside of me”, and then you see people dancing and having a great time? Sadly, that's not the reality. Today we're talking about drugs like Victoza, Adlyxin, Trulicity, Ozempic which are weekly injections which sound wonderful that you only have to take a shot once a week! – keep in mind this is not insulin... and other drugs such as Rybelsus, Januvia, Tradjenta, Glipizide, and Glimepiride. Many of these actually do more than just work on your panc...2021-12-0122 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#32 Getting The Best Out Of Your Pharmacist with Dr. Nana Ama QuansahMost likely, many of us aren't benefiting from the knowledge of our pharmacists and that's usually because we see them only as "pill dispensers". But the truth of the matter is that having a trustworthy pharmacist can be a tremendous ally and support when dealing with a disease such as Diabetes. Today we host Dr. Nana Ama Quansah, an incredible Pharmacist, Diabetes Health Coach, aspiring functional Medicine Practitioner, and an entrepreneur. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Northern Kentucky University and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky College of...2021-11-1727 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#31 Keep Taking Those Statins If You Want Type 2 Diabetes or For It To Get WorseStatin is a medication to lower your cholesterol. This medication works by blocking a substance in your system that it needs to make cholesterol. Based on 2018 statistics, over 35 million Americans are prescribed statins. There are other drugs that many diabetics are prescribed that also increase your chances of getting diabetes or make things worse.I do not want anyone running home and throwing away their statin medication. That's not what this episode is about....but it's for raising awareness and letting you know that, lifestyle changes can make a huge impact on your health an...2021-11-0321 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#30 Brownies for Breakfast: a cookbook for diabetics with Lynne Parmiter BowmanIn today's episode we host Lynne Parmiter Bowman, author of the book BROWNIES FOR BREAKFAST: A cookbook for diabetics and the people who love them.She defines her book as: "one of the best cookbooks you’ll have on your shelves whether you’re diabetic, pre-diabetic or not. Everything you need to know about sugar substitutes, dairy-free baking, no-carb thickeners, gluten-free options, plant-based protein, sleep, stress, shopping, equipping your kitchen, all in straightforward, no-bs language".With a lifelong interest in healthy living, she teamed with actress Deidre Hall to write and publish Deid...2021-10-2029 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#29 How to stop the spread of Diabetes: Start with food choicesEvery day there’s talk about type 2 diabetes. Year after year and decade after decade. Aren’t you tired of it? I mean aren’t you tired of not getting your health back? I normally don’t like to talk math and statistics, but today I think we need to dive in. Don't worry, this episode is more than just scary diabetes statistics, it's also about how to regain your health with a proper and non-boring diet. "We are what we eat", right?It takes a little while for you to build your personalized menu. This is how I coach each...2021-10-0619 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#28 The Diabetes App with Sean ZaboroskiToday we host Sean Zaboroski, Founder and CEO of The Diabetes App. What is The Diabetes App?It's a free-to-use application that was created solely for the diabetes community. Its purpose is to connect the diabetes community by acting as a social media platform that allows users to create a profile, post, and chat with one another, while also providing them with support in their diabetes management through offering resources including articles, podcasts, exercise videos, live streams, and access to professionals.Why Sean created TDASean was driven to...2021-09-1523 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#27 Glucose Guidelines, Are They Accurate?Has your doctor ever said to you: "Check your fasting glucose"? So you do it and then...what do you do with that information? Most of us just write the numbers down and then show them to our doctor. But are you having a deep conversation about these specific numbers and what you're suppose to do with them? If you aren't then you SHOULD. Make sure to listen to find out why. All these "guidelines" that are thrown at us need to be broken down and properly interpreted depending on our health issues and...2021-09-0121 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#26 Fasting Mimicking Diet with Dr. William HsuIn today's interview we are talking to Dr. William Hsu about Intermittent Fasting and Fasting Mimicking Diet. Dr. Hsu received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency training at Yale School of Medicine and completed his fellowship training in Endocrinology and Metabolism at Harvard Medical School. He was Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. After 20 years of a distinguished career as an endocrinologist at Harvard’s Joslin Diabetes Center, Dr. William Hsu joined L-Nutra in 2019 as Chief Medical Officer. In this role, he le...2021-08-1825 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#25 The Monsters That Affect Diabetics42.4% of adult Americans struggle with obesity and of course this is a driver toward diabetes. 11.5% of diabetes patients also become cancer patients. Whereas 8.9% of people without diabetes become cancer patients. Over 600,000 people die of cancer every year. A significant increase in deaths from pancreatic and liver cancers is estimated to continue in the next 2 decades. These are scary stats and it shouldn't be this way.The main reason behind today's episode title is that, when you become a type 2 diabetic you set yourself up for attracting all of these other diseases.Lifestyle choi...2021-08-0415 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#24 Stepping Away from Amputation with Dr. Wilma Hunt-WattsToday we host Dr. Wilma Hunt-Watts, DPM, DABMSP, FAPWCA. Her background is just AMAZING!She's a Podiatric Physician licensed in the State of NY, is a published contributing author and is an esteemed graduate of Howard University. She has served as Principal Investigator for the N.I.H. (National Institutes of Health) clinical trial which focuses on “Bio_Sole as a wearable biosensor, that quantifies blood alcohol concentration in real time.” Serves on the board of directors for The American Diabetes AssociationShe was feature in The Virgin Diabetic Book on Cha...2021-07-2137 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#23 Insulin Protocol, A Real Shot in the ArmThe type 2 diabetes management protocol has not worked in decades for those who want to naturally improve their health and reverse their type 2 diabetes. The management protocol is just that. You “manage” your glucose levels with multiple medications and for 30% of Americans with diabetes are also prescribed insulin. I’ve seen some doctors indicate that a type 2 diabetic will most likely need insulin after 10-20 years and that this streamlines the process for the patient.It may seem hard to adjust your lifestyle today by making better food choices, building in some activity and getting good rest...2021-07-0716 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#22 Essential Oils for Diabetes Support with Denise FloodDenise Flood has over 30 years of experience learning and teaching Energy Work. She is the creator of the self-care program, Change Your Frequency, Change Your Life, that incorporates techniques like EFT (tapping), Meditation, Prayer-Work, Essential Oils, and cutting-edge technology like Bemer and Zyto Scans to bring clients greater vitality and joy of living. As a Spiritual Meditation Recording Artist, she appears on several compilation meditation CD's and has a new solo CD release called The Keys Vol. II - Meditations & Messages for Life's Most Challenging Times available on Amazon.DIABETES...2021-06-1624 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#21 Diabetes Lightning Round Questions from the Listeners ANSWEREDSpecial episode to answer some of your questions. Keep them coming!Joe: “My doctor keeps telling me I need a Statin drug because I’m a diabetic. Is it really related?”Mariana: “I’m getting frustrated when I eat out at restaurants. I have a healthy meal and my glucose still spikes up. I’m having doubts that I’ll ever improve or reverse my diabetes. Do you think I can still do some good?”Anthony: “My doctor says if I lose weight, my diabetes can go away, but several of my family members have diabe...2021-06-0222 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#20 CBD and Diabetes with Stacy Bull from Your CBD StoreYou've probably heard about Hemp and CBD. There's a lot of buzz about how good and effective CBD is for treating multiple ailments and conditions, such as: anxiety, depression, inflammatory issues, pain relief, sleeping disorders and many more, but there's also quite some confusion about CBD and Marijuana: "Are they the same thing? Would I get high if I consume CBD products? Is CBD legal? Would it help me if I'm a diabetic? What's the link between CBD and Diabetes?So, to learn about CBD and clear all of these doubts (and more), we brought Stacy Bull...2021-05-1929 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#19 Diabetes' Food Myths BUSTEDJust like Jamie and Adam did with urban legends and ancient stories on the Discovery channel, we are BUSTING myths commonly associated with diabetes and food. The winning phrase of this episode is: "DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE" and just like we said on episodes 13 and 15, always read the ingredients' list of the food and beverages you consume. GOLD MEDAL QUOTES“Too much sugar will increase the need for insulin. Either naturally produced insulin or if you have to inject it”.“We need to understand what is working and what is not wo...2021-05-0531 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#18 Getting Fit to Fight Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases with Nino MagadinnoNino Magaddino has been a Fitness professional for almost 20 years and started Max Flex Fitness in 2011. Max Flex Fitness specializes in personal training with individuals who would like to achieve and maintain life changing fitness results, through their customized not "cookie cutter" programs, which include: Balance, Flexibility, Strength, Core and Sports Specific. "We help, guide, lead and open people's minds to the possibilities of change".As a cardiovascular patient, Nino understands many diseases occur due to genetics, but there's always something you can do to minimize their impact on your mental and physical health. Pro...2021-04-2131 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#17 Stress and DiabetesWe all know constant and poorly managed stress isn't healthy for us. The physical and mental consequences are almost infinite. When cortisol levels are high for a long period of time it blocks your body from releasing insulin, meaning the glucose that's in your bloodstream stays there for that extra energy we need because stress is pulling us down. Our pancreas will try to produce more insulin and so we start unbalancing the way our body should naturally be working and that's when we can become insulin resistant.Stress Red FlagsEven though some of...2021-04-0718 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#16 Hypnotherapy and Weight Loss with Megan Moriarty Megan Moriarty is a weight loss Hypnotherapist who helps clients to break through weight loss blocks and finally lose weight for good. Megan believes that your weight loss journey can be fun and easy, and is passionate about instilling this belief deep into her client's minds. Her main offering is her Think Yourself Thin 30-Day group program where she leads clients through a major mind, body, soul transformation. "A lot of people think hypnotherapy is this crazy, insane thing from the movies, TV shows and those shows in Vegas, but it is not. It is th...2021-03-1729 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#15 Food, Mood and Diabetes"Did you know that sugar is more addictive than cocaine?"In today's food industry, simple or refined sugars can be found in a wide variety of products and in different presentations: corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, round rice syrup and so on and so forth. These can be found in protein bars, breakfast bars, white bread, wheat bread, bagels, coffee cakes, doughnuts, pastries, candy, fruit juices, soft drinks, sports drinks and other processed foods, beverages and snacks. Don't get fooled by marketing strategies from the food industry. Carefully read the ingredients' list and learn what you're...2021-03-0327 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#14 Avoiding Diabetes with Christine GautreauxChristine Gautreaux holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work and is dedicated to the pursuit of play, joy, art & social justice. She is co-author of Stillpoint: A Caregivers Playbook to find ease and to take a deep breath and reclaim joy. Christine believes in the power of body wisdom and somatic play to help heal trauma and is a certified InterPlay leader. Her dad was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1992 almost. They think it was caused by Agent Orange that he was exposed to in Vietnam."I had gestational diabetes with both of my...2021-02-1826 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#13 The Drugs We're GivenThis is an episode that can benefit both diabetics and non-diabetics. Do you constantly suffer from acid reflux? Are you a regular Tums, Rolaids or similar antacid products consumer?.If you suffer from heartburn, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Peptic Ulcer Disease or Non-Ulcer Indigestion, you've probably been prescribed with Proton Pump Inhibitors or PPIs. Have you ever wondered if these are totally worth taking on a long-term basis? Did you know that they can increase the chance of developing Diabetes by 5% or more when taken for over 2 years? Highlights:The importance of stomach ac...2021-02-0326 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#12 Culinary Medicine and Diabetes with Michael Fenster, MD aka Chef Dr. MikeDoctor Mike is the only Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist, Professor of Culinary Medicine, and Professional Chef. He is a trailblazer in the field of culinary medicine. By combining his culinary talents with cutting-edge medical expertise and evidence-based insights he forges an approach to healthy living beyond mere nutrition or fad diets. He doesn’t believe in setting boundaries when it comes to food. The ideas that healthy food can’t be flavorful, that tasty food can’t be good for you, or that a one-size-fits-all, healthy diet exists are all myths. And, one by one, he is busting those my...2021-01-2048 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#11 Signs of Aging or Type 2 Diabetes?Fatigue, brain fog, sleep issues, hearing loss, weight gain and inability to concentrate can easily be symptoms of aging. But beware because they could also mean that your body is triggering the Pre-Diabetes or Diabetes alarm regardless of your age.Did you know that Diabetes is associated with high incidence of sleep disorders?Besides helping you reduce stress and anxiety levels, performing simple breathing exercises before you go to bed can also help you get a better sleep. Listen to episode #10 Breath: The Magic Prescription with Nancy Gerald from Our Yoga Place to practice a...2021-01-0621 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#10 Breath: The Magic Prescription with Nancy GeraldNancy is a certified Health Educator, Health Coach, and Life Coach and certified RYT-200 Yoga Instructor.She is passionate about helping yoga students achieve tremendous results and benefits, combining her proven coaching techniques with authenticity, knowledge, and understanding. She offers group challenges, small group learning, and individualize concierge services. Join our breathing session in this episode to see how your stress levels go down in a matter of seconds. Let me know how you feel after this simple but powerful exercise. Links of interest and Nancy's contact information:Visit Nancy's website Our...2020-12-1639 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#9 Stop Telling Me What To EatBeing a diabetic usually means having people around us telling us what to eat. But beyond a healthy diet and changing some habits to improve our health, I consider the mental aspect around diabetes to be even more important than looking out after our eating routines.In that matter: do you consider yourself a Reactive person or a Proactive one?Most of us, when diagnosed with diabetes, start being reactive to tips, suggestions and recommendations. We get angry about the idea of giving up food that we love. But as time went by, I found that...2020-12-0217 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#8 Lysulin: The Nutritional Supplement for Diabetics with Dr. John BurdDr. John Burd is the founder and CEO of Lysulin, Inc and Wonder Spray, LLC.He founded Lysulin, Inc, developing scientifically proven nutraceutical products to improve the health of people with diabetes. The first patented product, Lysulin®, was launched in January 2018 and it's showing remarkable results in clinical studies in lowering HbA1c and glycated proteins, the cause of disease complications. Dr. Burd was previously President & CEO of DexCom, where he directed the company’s work to develop, manufacture and market the first long-term implantable glucose sensor for people with diabetes. He has authored and co-a...2020-11-1832 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#7 Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes or Insulin Resistance?What we discuss in this episode:My take on how pre-diabetes should be really described as. Have you ever asked yourself: “If I’m not overweight, can I still have insulin resistance?” You might want to know that: “Insulin resistance is typically a precursor to type 2 diabetes”.3 red flags that will help you know if you have insulin resistance.Ties between cortisol and insulin.How properly treating cortisol levels could be a great answer in reducing diabetes medication and improving patient’s treatment. Exercise is always on the top 3 recommendations we always get from our doctors. The reason is pretty obvi...2020-11-0525 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#6 Finding the root cause of your pain with Dr. Cade CopelandToday we host Dr. Cade Copeland, founder of the LIFEstrength Health Center, located in Naples, Florida. Dr. Copeland says: "There is one cause of sickness and one cure to sickness". His holistic and integral approach to medicine and health helps people understand what could be the root cause of their pain and how to properly treat it.Not necessarily all forms of pain should be treated with traditional medication. Certain variables such as: diet quality, stress, lack of exercise, childhood illnesses and many more, play an important role on how our body reacts and functions re...2020-10-2125 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#5 I Felt Like I Failure Because I Let Diabetes Happen to Me "The human body is amazing. It wants to heal. We just have to be willing to give it the opportunity to do that".My dad passed away because of Diabetes. I always assumed that him being overweight was the main factor why he developed the disease. Since I didn't have a weight problem, I was confident that Diabetes was not going to be an issue for me. How little did I know.Constantly feeling fatigued took me to see my doctor. A good diet and exercise was always the advice but I didn't pay much attention t...2020-10-0721 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#4 Hearing Health and Diabetes w/John HoglundToday we have John Hoglund BC-HIS, ACA on the show. He has spent 37 years in the Hearing Healthcare Field and is a Nationally Board-Certified Hearing Instruments Specialist, and Audio Prosthologist. He and his wife Patricia Hoglund have founded and established Audiology Centers throughout Southwest Florida including Bonita Springs/ North Naples, Estero, Ft. Myers, and Cape Coral.John is an expert in treatment of nerve deafness, noise induced hearing loss, and advancements in the treatment of Tinnitus or “Ringing Ears”.He shares his knowledge of how conditions like diabetes, dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease are associated with he...2020-09-1627 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#3 The Diabetes Diet DilemmaOne of the most common questions diabetics have is: "which is the 'perfect' diet that I should follow? Is it the Mediterranean, the Paleo, the Keto or the Vegetarian/Vegan?"Find out what foods each of them allow and don't, their benefits and what to keep in mind when diving into any of them.Download the free Food For Your Immune System Report https://reversemydiabetes.net/resources Visit our sponsor Lysulin https://lysulin.com/Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/ Book a free consultation https://rev...2020-09-0224 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#2 Diabetes and COVID-19 with Suzanne Fiscella from PatientBestOur first guest on the show is Physician Assistant and PatientBest CEO Suzanne Fiscella. Suzanne practices medicine in Florida, USA and she's very involved in aging well and safely, especially in these times of the COVID-19 pandemic.Her biggest concern is the high risk of infection among the seniors and those who have certain diseases that cause grave preoccupation. These are diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and kidney damage.Highlights:The importance of having a strong immune system and how to boost it, especially during this pandemic.Managing your Diabetes during the current pandemic....2020-08-1920 minThe Virgin Diabetic Podcast#1 If I'm a type 2 diabetic, can I become a type 1?In this first episode of The Virgin Diabetic Podcast, we make an introduction to the different types of diabetes, their causes, symptoms and consequences and explain how insulin and glucose work in our bodies.If you are a diabetic, it is definitely important to preserve and be kind to your pancreas: "We are out eating what our pancreas can do for us". Listen to what you can do to try and keep a healthy pancreas. It's not all about taking insulin in a disproportionately manner.Links of Interest:Mayo Clinic - https://www...2020-08-0525 min
Good Neighbor PodcastEP #87: Reverse My Diabetes with Denise PancyrzText the show!What Makes Reverse My Diabetes a Good Neighbor...I was a diabetic who was angered being burdened with diabetes. I was tired of taking medications and four insulin shots per day that did NOT make me feel better. The food I was taught to eat as a diabetic was not bringing me to a state of optimal health. It was keeping me medicated and constantly visiting Walgreen's, Diabetes Educators and the doctors.I wanted my life to be different and the medical community told me it was highly...2020-06-0821 min
The Holistic Health ShowThe Holistic Health Show , October 6, 2018The Holistic Health Show with Dr Carl Helvie and guest Denise A Pancyrz, https://reversemydiabetes.net/2018-10-0758 min
Middle Age Can Be Your Best AgeMiddle Age Can Be Your Best Age – Beware Madoffs All Around Us and Tame DiabetesImagine the horror--you wake up one morning only to discover the bulk of your financial assets is gone! That's what happened to trusting individuals, worthy charities, even some municipalities that fell prey to Bernard Madoff's $60 billion ponzi scheme. The good news: Madoff is in prison for 150 years. The bad news: Certified Financial Planner and author Bill Francavilla warns that many financial scammers still lurk out there, after your life savings and mine. Tune in to learn why very bright individuals, even financial professionals, often are taken in by scams. Discover the three types of financial advisors to avoid and those qu...2017-06-2643 min