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Reverse your type 2 diabetes, lose weight, get your energy back! Denise A. Pancyrz is a Diabetes and Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, and Author of “The Virgin Diabetic”. Frustrated with the typical diabetes management protocols, Denise stepped away from short-sighted care and made lifestyle changes to eliminate all medication and insulin. Join Denise on this journey to learn and gain insight on reversing the effects of your diabetes.
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Today 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…
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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…
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Most 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 Pha…
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Statin 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 wors…
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In 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-c…
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Every 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…
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Today 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 provi…
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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 t…
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In 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 Medic…
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42.4% 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 contin…
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Today 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…
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The 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…
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Denise 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 jo…
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Special 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…
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You'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…
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Just 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…
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Nino 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 a…
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We 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.…
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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 …
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"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, c…
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Christine 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 certi…
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This 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 I…
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Doctor 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 diet…
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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…
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Nancy 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 individualiz…
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Being 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? Mos…
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Dr. 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 g…
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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. Tie…
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Today 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 necessari…
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"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.…
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Today 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, Es…
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One 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 htt…
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Our 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 g…
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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 …
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