Jul 2022

Health behaviour of teens in the pandemic

One of the measures taken to prevent virus transmission has been social distancing and lockdown, but these can have their own negative health impact. A study on the behaviour of teens undertaken during the pandemic identified some of the particular health risks for this group.

6m 38s

Jul 2022

Targetting OMICRON variants

Updated versions of coronavirus vaccines targeting the Omicron variant have recently been announced by Pfizer and Moderna. There's been an impressive turnaround time and yet still the virus has continued to mutate.

7m 23s

Jul 2022

Coming to terms with long COVID

Australia has recorded a lot of COVID-19 cases, and about 10 per cent of affected people have had prolonged symptoms, consequently there are many stories from those who say they have long COVID but unable to access help.

7m 41s

Jul 2022

Diabetes

Diabetes is an important topic in nursing school, and a common diagnosis that you’ll help treat in your future patients. In this podcast, I talk about the: Differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Complications such as Neuropathy, Retinopathy, Peripheral Vascular Disease, ... Show More

12m 42s

Jan 2011

123 ND Can You Reverse Diabetes with Diet?

What type of diet is best for people with have Type 2 Diabetes? Can Type 2 Diabetes be Cured? Learn the causes of Type 2 diabetes and how to treat it. Find out whether Type 2 diabetes can be reversed. Send your questions to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Hel ... Show More

7m 32s

Dec 2018

Type 2 Diabetes

In this episode I cover type 2 diabetes. If you want to follow along with written notes on hyperthyroidism go to zerotofinals.com/type2diabetes or find the endocrinology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book. This episode covers the pathophysiology, presentation, investigat ... Show More

19m 13s

Oct 2021

Ep 83 Diabetes: Short & Sweet

Almost everyone is familiar with diabetes mellitus in some way. Whether we know family or friends that have been diagnosed with the condition or we’re directly impacted ourselves, diabetes mellitus has become a household name. And this is perhaps not surprising given its extremel ... Show More

1h 51m

Mar 2018

Pre-Diabetes: The Food Solution

Do you have prediabetes? Are you one of the 90% of people who don't even know they have it? Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not quite high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes puts you at a higher risk of d ... Show More

44m 48s

Jul 2023

242: Three Key Nutrients for Blood Sugar Balance – Mary Ellen Phipps

Blood Sugar Management: More Than Just Carbohydrates Blood sugar management is crucial for people with diabetes, and balanced meals and snacks are key for people with diabetes, prediabetes and even those at risk for diabetes. Many people think carbohydrate foods and sugar are the ... Show More

43m 20s

Nov 2018

How To Build Your Own Artificial Pancreas

More than a million Americans suffer from Type 1 diabetes. The disease occurs when the pancreas mysteriously stops producing insulin, the hormone that converts food into energy. Modern medicine has been able to recreate insulin, but not the finely calibrated delivery mechanism of ... Show More

24m 39s

Dec 2018

Type 1 Diabetes

In this episode I cover type 1 diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis. If you want to follow along with written notes on hyperthyroidism go to zerotofinals.com/hyperthyroidism or find the endocrinology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book. This episode covers the pathophysiolo ... Show More

19m 59s

May 2023

Prediabetes: Is it really a lifestyle disease?

My guest on the podcast today is Jill Weisenberger. She’s a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes care and education specialist, and the author of Prediabetes: A Complete Guide, which is now out in a newly updated 2nd edition. And the timing couldn’t be better be ... Show More

25m 46s

Trialling an artificial pancreas for dia...