Diabetespowershow

Live from a remote studio in the Press Room at the American Diabetes Association 71st Scientific Sessions in San Diego, California. In part 1 of 2, Charlie Cherry interviews: David Kendall (ADA), Shelley Yeager and Lorne Abramson (Diabetes Education and Camping Association), Neal Kaufman (DPS Health), Pam and John Henry (BlueLoop).

2011 Roche Social Media Summit at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, California. At the afterparty, Charlie Cherry interviews Manny Hernandes, George Simmons, Ronnie Gregory, Kelly Kunik, Bernard Farrell, Kerri Morrone Sparling, Kelly Close, Scott Strumello, Amy Tenderich, Mike Durbin, Chris Stocker, Wil Dubois, Scott Johnson.  

On today's show, we welcome our special guest, Trevor Jordan. Trevor, a Type 1 Diabetic, was diagnosed at age 14, and has lived with this condition for 30 years. Trevor struggles with hypoglycemic unawareness. Learn how Trevor's friend and Diabetic Alert Dog, Boss, helps him overcome this challenge. About Trevor Jordan With 20+ years in national, regional, and local multi-platform media planning, buying, and selling experience, Trevor brings it all together to benefit clients, agencies, & media.Trevor also maintains his personal passion for Diabetes via his non-profit company called Mission D.A.D., Inc. Mission D.A.D. is committed to raising awareness of Diabetes, Diabetic alert dogs, and the value of living transparently (www.missiondad.com). MDI's purpose is to raise funds for families in need of a Diabetic alert dog. http://www.mission-dad.com/ The Mission of Mission D.A.D. To raise awareness of Diabetes and funding for families in need of Diabetic alert service dogs - highly trained to recognize onco

As a singer, entertainer and host, Gloria Loring is known for her energy, commitment and joy. Having made more than 1000 appearances on television as both a singer and an actress, she brings a familiar face and name to everything she does. She is the recording artist of the #1 hit song Friends and Lovers; co-composer of television theme songs Diff’rent Strokes and Facts Of Life; an audience favorite from daytime TV’s Days Of Our Lives; spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the author of four books for people living with diabetes; a keynote speaker for corporations and non-profits; and one of the few artists to sing two nominated songs at the Academy Awards.She just completed a series of symphony concerts in tribute to Barbra Streisand that prompted standing ovations and rave reviews. Her newest musical show, TV Tunez, is a celebration of television’s best theme songs that premiered to standing ovations and is now in pre-production for a Las Vegas run. She is currently in the studio re

Name: Jill KnappAge: 43Occupation: Full time mom, Diabetes advocate, Motivational speaker.Height: 5'8"Before Weight: 237After Weight: 137Pounds Lost: 100How long it took to lose the weight: 2 yearsHow long she has kept off the weight: 1 year 7 monthsJill Knapp went from gaining weight and being diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes to losing 100 lbs. and controlling her Diabetes with diet and exercise, then competing in the Mrs. Idaho International Pageant. Now, Jill is helping others by sharing her story at speaking engagements and on her website "Get Up and Get Moving". Her story has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and in First For Women magazine, Diabetes Forecast magazine, and in many other publications. On today's show, we find out how Jill did it. http://getupandgetmoving.net/

On today's show, the gang welcomes in the New Year, and then discusses the pros and cons of artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes.

On today's show, we talk about some of the many challenges and the unique dynamics of marriage, where one of the spouses has Diabetes. Be advised that some of the subject matter in this show is adult in nature, and is intended for mature audiences only.Katie Inman was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1986 at the age of 6. She married her husband, and Type 3, Charlie,  in 2004. They have a 2 year old daughter named Sydney. Katie is an attorney who works for the Federal Government, and Charlie is an IT manager for a large consulting firm. They make their home just outside Washington DC. Today, they join us live in studio from Las Vegas to talk about marriage and Diabetes. Visit Katie's TuDiabetes page below: http://www.tudiabetes.org/photo/photo/listForContributor?screenName=katy3sig

Chef Robert Lewis - The Happy Diabetic is one of the most “asked back” speakers in the healthy cooking industry. His good humor and his timely and relevant message have given him the opportunity to successfully collaborate with Lee Iacocca, Dr. Denise Faustman of Harvard Medical School, Al Roker, Richard Simmons, Ann Curry… and many others! Chef Robert has spoken in hospitals and health fairs in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and California.  He has worked with the American Diabetes Association, Lyons Club International, Rotary Clubs, University of Wisconsin, Genesis Hospitals, Hill and Valley Food’s, Hy-Vee Grocery Stores, Kroger Foods, Lilly, Roche and Abbot Laboratories….to name just a few!  Robert’s presentations are enthusiastically received by diabetics, health care professionals, and people who want to learn how to execute a healthy lifestyle.Robert continues to make contributions in the academic arena.  He currently teaches in the Eastern Iowa Community College Culinary Arts Program and has been a guest i

George was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1990. After spending several years ignoring his disease, he decided it was time to start over. So he started a blog called The B.A.D. Blog (The Born Again Diabetes Blog) and began sharing his diabetes life with others.He is a husband, father of two, writer, and musician. George now writes his blog on his own website called and proclaims that “it takes being a ‘ninja’ to live successfully with diabetes.” http://www.ninjabetic.com/ http://www.DiabetesPowerShow.com/

Scott K. Johnson. Diagnosed in 1980, Scott writes about his experiences at diabetesdaily.com, and he writes a column at dLife.com.Scott says "I'm your average guy living with diabetes.  I don't have it all figured out, and sharing my struggles with diabetes helps by showing people that it's OK to STILL be trying to get it right, even after 30+ years".   http://www.diabetesdaily.com/johnson/   http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/information/daily_living/Viewpoints/johnson_bio.html

Happy Birthday to Theresa Moore! Our guest today is Andy Ebon. Andy is public speaker, author, blogger and business consultant, specializing in the Wedding Industry. He is also a Type 2 Diabetic, having been diagnosed as such in February 2006. He is experiencing all the usual challenges of a Type 2 Diabetic, plus the difficulties associated with traveling more than 100 days a year pursuing his public speaking career.Andy has recently launched a blog to discuss his personal experiences with managing stress, energy, and the mood swings that often accompany his Diabetic life. The blog is called "New York Moments: Musings and Outbursts from a Las Vegas Type 2 Diabetic". It can be found at www.NewYorkMoments.net Special guest: Cameron (Charlie's Grandson) joins Papa in studio for an in-depth discussion about life and philosophy. Cameron is 7 1/2 months old.

Steven Edelman, M.D. Founder and Director, Taking Control of Your Diabetes Renowned Diabetes ExpertDr. Edelman, who has been living with diabetes since the age of 15, is the founder and director of Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 diabetes education organization founded in 1995. Committed to promoting education, motivation, and self-advocacy for people living with diabetes, Dr. Edelman has become a local, national and international leader in diabetes treat- ment, research, and especially education. He champions the cause of patient advocacy and has dedicated his life to helping people with diabetes live healthier lives.Dr. Edelman currently serves as Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at the University of California, San Diego, and the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System of San Diego. He is also the director of the Diabetes Care Clinic VA Medical Center and the editor of the journals Insulin and Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obe

Brandy Barnes, MSW, Founder and CEO of DiabetesSisters, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1990.  Over the past two decades, she has worked in a variety of positions in the diabetes field, including research, education, advocacy, and sales.  She established DiabetesSisters in 2008 based on her personal experience with the unique challenges faced by women with diabetes and the lack of resources available to address them.  The mission of DiabetesSisters is to improve the health and quality of life of women with, and those at risk of developing diabetes; and to advocate on their behalf.  The organization provides both online and in-person programming.  In 2010, the organization held the first national conference for women with diabetes (called the Weekend for Women Conference) in Raleigh, NC in May.  The Conference drew women from 21 different states ranging in age from 21-80 with all types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, type 1.5, and gestational.

  After earning a B.A. with honors from the University of California, Riverside, and an M.A. in government from Claremont Graduate University, David Mendosa went to work for the U.S. government. During a 15-year career with the U.S. foreign aid program, he served 11 years in Washington, D.C., and four years in Africa. After retiring from government service, Mendosa became a journalist, initially specializing in small business. When he learned in February 1994 that he had type 2 diabetes, he changed his focus to diabetes. He started his website, mendosa.com, in February 1995 when there were only two other websites dealing with diabetes. As a full-time journalist, Mendosa writes about diabetes for a variety of publications, including regular contributions to . On today's show, David Mendosa inspires us to find our passion, and combine it with activity that helps improve our control over diabetes. Among David's passions are photography and hiking. Transformation...Today, David shares with us some ve

Ginger Vieira is 24 years old and has lived with Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease for 11+ years. She holds 14 powerlifting records in drug-tested, national federations, and is the 2-time winner of the Vermont State Bench Press competition with a record lift of 190 lbs. At just over 5 feet tall, Ginger has squatted 265 lbs and deadlifted over 300 lbs. Today, Ginger is a Cognitive Health & Chronic Illness Coaching Specialist. She works with people who are facing challenges within their health, body and mind. She's currently working on a book that will help people understand the mysterious highs and unexpected lows in their blood sugars, and how to adjust their insulin dosing to prevent those unwanted fluctuations. Her book is planned to be available by January 2011.

Noah Moore, Type 1 (from show #35, Noah's Voyage), joins us live in studio. Noah and his friend/musician Ryan Reeves are passing through Las Vegas on the tail end of their summer tour, and they stopped in for a visit. Ryan plays live music in studio today.

Let's go Swimming!!! Diabetes and Water Safety, with Special Guests Michael Bernstein, Sarah (Bieske) Gleich, and Jeanette Kirkham. Two questions: Do children with Diabetes get less water time and therefore have less water training compared to the general population?  Are children with Diabetes at higher risk of drowning, compared to the general population?  Don't let Diabetes rob you of one minute of summertime fun!!! http://ndpa.org/home/ http://www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/injury_prev/drowning.html

Kitty Castellini, Type 1, from DiabetesLivingToday.com and her radio show with the same name http://diabeteslivingtoday.com/

Will Ryan, Type 2 Diabetic for 31 years, Motivational Speaker and creator of www.joyfuldiabetic.com.

Charmaine Lindblad, MHA Executive Director New Mexico Health Care Takes On Diabetes (NMHCTOD) Charm Lindblad has been the executive director for New Mexico Health Care Takes On Diabetes (NMHCTOD) since March 2002.  As executive director, she is responsible for identifying key stakeholders in the coalition, assessing the local health services and health plan market, and communicating goals and achievements of the coalition to it's members and to external organizations.  Also, organizing work groups to produce quarterly Diabetes Resource publications and collecting HEDIS® health plan data, providing data analysis, and working with professional health care organizations and societies.  She received her master’s degree in health care administration and business from the Texas Woman’s University in Dallas, Texas, and a certificate in Aging and Senior Issues from the University of Washington. Ms. Lindblad participates on community health councils and committees: Chronic Disease Prevention Council, Diabetes Adv