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Emergency room physician, Darrin F. Houston's wife (Type 2) needed a kidney. His was not compatible. He became part of a 6 person paired kidney transplant, 3 donors and 3 recipients. Listen to their amazing life story.

Charlie's Got One... What's Yours? A NEW Reason to Get HEALTHY and LIVE!!! Plus...Chris Daniel is...(wait for it)...IN THE HOUSE!!! And Special Guest, Charlie's Daughter-in-Law, Alysia.

Richard Wilson***A Letter from Scotland***Hi guys,First of all, I want to say how much I love the show. It's great that you are taking the time to try and educate and inspire the diabetic community. Keep up the good work.My name is Richard. I'm 30, from Scotland & I've been type 1 for about 15 years. I'm currently on Lantus Long acting insulin and Novarapid short acting insulin.Over the years, I've kept my diabetes in pretty good check, having an average hb1c of around 6 or 7 most times, & have always felt pretty confident in managing my diabetes.Then in March this year, things went a bit wrong. After getting a really big scare with having a pretty bad hypo, the worst I've ever had, I began to suffer from panic attacks. I was really scared, as I kept thinking that I would hypo that bad again. I began checking my blood sugar a lot more, up to 20-30 times a day, maybe more. Then I lost all of my hypo warning signs, which made my mental state even worse, as how would I know when my sugars were becoming l

JANETTE KIRKHAM RN, CDE, EMT-ICertified Diabetes Educator for 15 years. Nominated for Diabetes Educator of the Year for the State of Utah. National winner for the “making a difference” award through the American  Diabetes Association. Currently the Camp director for Diabetes Clubhouse for Preschoolers with Diabetes. Author of 2 books on Diabetes- one of which has been published by the ADA:  Mastering Your Diabetes Before Diabetes Masters YouandDon't Put Test Strips in Christmas Stockings...And Other Ideas for Parents of Children with Diabetes

Chris, Theresa, Chris and Charlie, talk about stuff...

Iron AndyAndy Holder has always been the type of person to look for a new challenge, but his biggest challenge found him in 2005. He has been an athlete all of his life — playing football, baseball, and wrestling. After college, Andy maintained a healthy lifestyle by exercising, eating well and becoming a body builder. Despite being in such great shape, Andy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005 at the age of 36.A husband and father of two young boys, Andy was initially confused, scared and angry by the diagnosis. But, after researching the disease, he realized this was another challenge he would overcome. Rather than allow diabetes to define him and to control the rest of his life, Andy became determined to do something extraordinary and to prove that no matter what challenges life presents, you can live without limits…Andy decided to become an Ironman triathlete.Despite the fact that he had never done a triathlon before and didn’t know how to swim, Andy challenged himself to compete in the ultimate tes

On today's show, we welcome Riva Greenberg. Riva is the author of two popular books, The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes, and her new book, 50 Diabetes Myths That Can Ruin Your Life: And the 50 Diabetes Truths That Can Save It. www.diabetesstories.com

Over the many years that Chris and Theresa have lead their A.D.E.M.S. Support Group in Las Vegas, a number of people have asked them questions on how to start, grow, and maintain a Diabetes Support Group.Jim Huck is on a quest to start a Diabetes Support Group in his area, and he recently contacted Chris for advice.On today's show, Chris and Theresa will share their valuable experience for those ambitious souls who desire to start their own Diabetes Support Group. We have invited Jim to join us in this effort.Jim Huck is a type 1 Diabetic living a happy life with his wife, son, and dogs in Nevada City, California, a small, rural community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  Jim is a middle school math teacher and is currently taking a 2 year sabbatical to complete a Registered Dietitian program at California State University. He loves cooking, hiking, gardening, bike riding, and reading.  Thanks to the love and support of friends, family, doctors, and educators, Jim is  successfully managing his

Dr. Stephen R. CoveyOctober 24, 1932 – July 16, 2012 This week, we are re-posting a show we recorded back on July 14, 2009, with our good friend, the late, great, Dr. Stephen R. Covey. Dr. Covey died two years to the week after this show. His wisdom is timeless, and he lived his life, as he always taught, "in crescendo". He influenced millions of people, including world leaders, captains of industry, and movers and shakers in all walks of life. His ‘7 Habits’ brand continues to inspire, and will for generations to come. We were honored to have him as our special guest on that day, and he was very generous with his time, passion, and knowledge. Dr. Covey was very supportive of the Diabetes community through his valuable resource, 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® with Diabetes'. He was a tremendous friend and inspiration to all of our team, as individuals, and to DiabetesPowerShow. For that, we are eternally thankful. About Stephen R. Covey Personal BioRecognized as one of Time magazine's 25 most influ

FRANCINE R. KAUFMAN, M.D. Francine Ratner  Kaufman, M.D. has had a 30-year distinguished career in the field of diabetes. In May, 2009, she became the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Global Clinical Diabetes for Medtronic Diabetes (Northridge, CA).  She is an Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics and Communications at the Keck School of Medicine and the Annenberg School of Communications of the University of Southern California, and an attending physician at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.  Dr. Kaufman has published more than 120 peer-reviewed publications, as well as 80 other articles (non-peer reviewed). She is the author of 30 books or book chapters. In 2008, she edited the 5th edition of the ADA’s The Medical Management of Type 1 Diabetes.  In 2005 her book, Diabesity, was published by Bantam. Dr. Kaufman was national president of the American Diabetes Association in 2002-03.  She served as chair of the Youth Consultative Section of the International Diabetes Federation. In 2007, she was Co-Chair

Dr. Robert Reyna is a Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has been involved in Sleep Medicine since he was trained as a sleep technician during his undergraduate work at Stanford University in the early 80’s. After receiving his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego, he completed his residency in Pediatrics at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center. He helped to develop and expand sleep services in Southern CA in 1992 becoming Medical Director of Sleep Services in 2002 when he received his board certification from the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has also been involved in research in the field of insomnia at the Instate Sleep Center in Cincinnati, studying the clinical importance of certain brain waves called CAPS( Cyclic Alternating Patterns). Dr Reyna worked in concert with other medical centers in Southern CA to create a multi-specialty Cognitive Behavior Therapy insomnia program and helped implement a self­-directed web

On today's show, we welcome Christine Tuttle from Connecticut. Christine has type 2 Diabetes (6+yrs) and is a DiabetesPowerShow Listener. This show is in response to an email she wrote to us at feedback@diabetespowershow.com.

Chris, Theresa, Chris and Charlie talk about the "Honeymoon Phase". Also on today's show, there was an outbreak of a rare disorder, known as H.G.B.B.H.D.C.H.S. which is fully explained in the first 10 minutes of the show. Don't miss this one!

Gregory L. Adams BS, NREMT-PGreg Adams is currently the Associate Director, Emergency Medical Education at MedicAlert Foundation.  He is responsible for training first responders , EMT’s, paramedics, fire fighters, police, nurses and physicians - across the US on MedicAlert’s services and capabilities, such as its 24 hour emergency call center that specializes in providing vital information to help save patients lives.  The training helps emergency responders improve and expedite treatment for MedicAlert members.Greg started his EMS career as a volunteer firefighter in 1980 then joined the US Army (as a medic) in 1981. He has held various training and leadership positions in the Army including 3 years as the Program Director for Combat Lifesaver Course for the 1st of the 184th Infantry Battalion where he trained over 300 infantry soldiers life-saving skills used in Iraq and Afghanistan.  During Greg’s 25 years working on an ambulance, he has been a Field Training Officer and Public Relations Officer.  He has

David A. Makil, M.D.Diplomate American Boards ofInternal Medicine and Nephrology  David Makil is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He also holds the same position with the Touro University School of Osteopathic Medicine.  He received his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School in 1993, and moved on to complete his residency and fellowship in Nephrology at the University of New Mexico in 1998. He has been with Kantor Nephrology Consultants since then.  He joins us today as a member of the HealthInsight Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force, created in October 2008 to confront the growing issue of CKD in the community. As the first Native American kidney specialist in this country, he brings a unique voice to the CKD effort; he has focused on expanding the message of CKD and Diabetes in minority communities as a result.http://www.kncvegas.com/http://www.healthinsight.org/hcp/ckd/ckd.html

Dr. Robert DeMartino, D.C. is the owner and presiding doctor over DeMartino Family Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center, one of only 300 Creating Wellness Centers in the entire country.  Dr. DeMartino is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from the esteemed Palmer College of Chiropractic and is an active member in the Foundation for Wellness Professionals, a non-profit organization.  His all natural, logical approach to health care has not only helped his patients, but has also made him a sought- after speaker.  It is Dr. DeMartino’s energy, passion and caring heart that allow him to achieve his purpose of helping save and improve as many lives as possible. On today's show, Dr. DeMartino gives us new and exciting alternative ideas for our Diabetes wellness.http://www.demartinofamilychiropractic.com/

On this week's show, we welcome Kelly Close and Amy Tenderich. Kelly and Amy, along with Manny Hernandez, founder of TuDiabetes.com and with the support of many other leaders in the Diabetes community, are conducting a petition drive to the FDA.We fear that innovation is slowing in Diabetes, despite the urgent need for new treatments. Today, close to half of the 24 million Americans with Diabetes do not meet recommended blood sugar goals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's job is to protect the safety of patients and approve innovative medicines. We are asking the new FDA leadership for two things:1. To create a council of Diabetes patients and health care professionals who can help the FDA assess new information and assimilate diverse opinions, including those of patients.2. To make the rules reasonable for the sake of the patients, which can be done without sacrificing safety. http://www.helpthefda.org/Please note: This petition is sponsored by a group of concerned patients, doctors and Diabetes educat

Irving A. Cohen, MD, MPHAuthor of the new book,Dr. Cohen's New Hippocratic Diet Guide"How to Lose Weight Naturally and Beat the Obesity Epidemic"    Dr. Cohen is a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine. He obtained his post-graduate training in Preventive Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University where he served as the Chief Resident ofPreventive Medicine in the Bloomberg School of Public health.    He has served both in government and private practice. He currently directs two natural weight-loss programs in Kansas and holds a faculty appointment in the History of Medicine at the University of KansasSchool of Medicine.     On today's show, Irving A. Cohen, MD, MPH, a recognized expert in disease prevention, will offer information about a highly effective way to diet.     According to the government, two out of three adults are overweight and most of them will make some attempt to lose weight this year. Unfortunately, most will fail and end up blaming themselves. Yet, the reason they will fail

Chef Jeff MartinezMarried for 14 yearsWent back to school @ 35 years oldGiven the Gift of Diabetes @ 35 yrs of ageDean's list 5 of 7 quartersStudent of the Week 3 timesStudent of the Quarter 1 timeFirst ever Student of the year for the Culinary Program @ AILV3rd student @ AILV to be named Brilliant Savarin (Young Professional) of the yearWorked in Pastry Department @ both Todd English’s Olive in the Bellagio and China Grill in Mandalay BayWorked with Chef Sam ChoyAssisted Chef Martin YanTrained under Certified Master Chef Hofmeister (only 70 in the United States)Currently working for AILV as the Culinary Specialist for High Schoolshttp://www.artinstitutes.edu/lasvegas/Culinary/

Testosterone and Diabetes Charlie-"I'm not saying that I have low testosterone but..." (This is a funny one!) Guest: Abraham Morgentaler, MD Clinical Professor of Urology at Harvard Medical School Founder of Men’s Health Boston () Author of Testosterone for Life (2008) and The Viagra Myth (2003) Internationally recognized authority on testosterone Low T and the Big DThere is a very high prevalence of low testosterone (T) among men with Diabetes. Since the relationship between low T and Diabetes is quite involved, Dr. Morgentaler explains, in clear terms, what’s important for you to know in order to ensure good health. In one revealing study, patients were asked to provide their entire medical histories, and then underwent a blood test for testosterone. Approximately 50% of men with Diabetes had low T, and the overall risk of low T in this population was more than double the risk seen in men without Diabetes.In another fascinating study, individuals gave