3:00pm PT, 5:00pm CT, 6:00pm ET
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Presenter: Jonathan Peng, MD, FACC

Metformin is often prescribed in the treatment of diabetes, but it does more than lower blood glucose levels. Dr. Peng will discuss the cardiovascular benefits of metformin, in order to provide a deeper understanding of this useful medication.

Dr. Jonathan Peng is a non-invasive cardiologist in Northern California and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.  After a brief career in aerospace engineering, he attended medical school at Indiana University and subsequently did his post graduate training at UCLA. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, Echocardiography, Cardiovascular CT, and Nuclear Cardiology. His current interests include preventive cardiology and he has a grant to study outcomes related to statin use and cardiovascular disease. In his spare time he enjoys the outdoors and travel photography with his wife and daughter.

The Master Chat Series is an annual collaboration between TuDiabetes and Teacher’s College Columbia University’s Master of Science in Diabetes Education and Management program.  This 36-credit inter-professional master’s program is offered to clinicians who are currently in or interested in the diabetes field. As part of a course requirement, students present ‘Master Chats’ on a variety of topics they have chosen based on discussions taking place in the TuDiabetes community. Master Chats include a short presentation followed by a Q and A, and are an opportunity not only for TuDiabetes members to learn from students in this program, but also to give feedback to them in an effort to help them be the best care-givers they can be!

3:30pm PT, 5:30pm CT, 6:30pm ET
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Presenter: Sumi Tohan, RD

This talk will focus on managing diabetes-related complications through complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). CAM for diabetes management includes dietary supplements, herbs, acupuncture, hypnosis, yoga and meditation. Sumi will discuss the therapies that have been shown to be effective, as well as those that appear to be ineffective or harmful. She will also discuss therapies in relation to treating physical symptoms as well as psychosocial complications related to diabetes. Sumi will also focus on complementary holistic therapies that can be useful in reducing diabetes distress and improving overall well-being.

Sumi Tohan, RD, is a registered dietitian with Certificates of Training in Adult Weight Management. Sumi completed her undergraduate degree at Penn State University and her dietetic internship with the Virginia Department of Health. She has experience in community nutrition and public health, corporate wellness, brand marketing and public relations for commercial weight loss programs and products, and diabetes self-management education. Upon completing her Master of Science in Diabetes Education and Management at Teachers College, Sumi plans to pursue BC-ADM (board certified – advanced diabetes management) certification. Sumi currently provides nutrition counseling, Intensive Behavioral Therapy, employee wellness services, and manages a weight loss program in a private medical practice.

The Master Chat Series is an annual collaboration between TuDiabetes and Teacher’s College Columbia University’s Master of Science in Diabetes Education and Management program.  This 36-credit inter-professional master’s program is offered to clinicians who are currently in or interested in the diabetes field. As part of a course requirement, students present ‘Master Chats’ on a variety of topics they have chosen based on discussions taking place in the TuDiabetes community. Master Chats include a short presentation followed by a Q and A, and are an opportunity not only for TuDiabetes members to learn from students in this program, but also to give feedback to them in an effort to help them be the best care-givers they can be!

1pm PT, 4pm ET, 8pm GMT

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1pm PT, 4pm ET, 8pm GMT

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Jane K. Dickinson is a nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator, who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 40 years. In 1993 Jane gave her first talk on the importance of considering language when working with people who have diabetes, and she has been interested in the impact that words have on our diabetes experiences ever since. Jane oversees the (online) Master of Science in Diabetes Education and Management Program at Teachers College Columbia University (www.tc.edu/diabetes) and incorporates discussions on using patient-centered and strengths-based language into each of the courses she teaches. Jane also provides diabetes education to patients, families, and health care professionals in northwest Colorado.

In March Jane began her research on the effect of words on diabetes. In this live interview Jane will share the results of the focus groups she conducted, including the virtual focus group that was held here on tudiabetes. Jane’s own experience with words and diabetes, as well as her research  findings, have prepared her to work with diabetes professionals and patients alike. Jane’s goal is to help people adopt more empowering words when speaking or writing about diabetes and those who live with it.

Please join us for an interesting conversation about words!

1pm PT, 4pm ET, 8pm GMT

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3pm PT, 6pm ET, 10pm GMT

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Bring your toughest diabetes questions!!  Gary is up for a challenge.

Gary Scheiner is a certified diabetes educator, insulin-pump and continuous glucose monitor user and trainer, Masters-level exercise physiologist and expert at carb counting.  He serves on the advisory boards of several diabetes device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies; volunteers for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association, American Diabetes Association, and Setebaid diabetes camps; and serves on the faculty of Children With Diabetes.  Gary teaches and art and science of blood-glucose balancing to people with diabetes throughout the world from his private practice, Integrated Diabetes Services as well as through his online school of higher learning for insulin users, Type 1 University.

Integrated Diabetes Services

The staff at Integrated Diabetes Services provide blood sugar regulation and advanced self-management training services for children and adults, in a one-on-one format both in person and remotely via phone and internet (including e-mail, private chat, and video conferencing).  As an educator-based, private-pay practice, they strive to supplement the services provided by physicians, working in a cooperative effort with each client’s healthcare team.  Referrals from physicians are preferred but not required.  Services are available on a fee-for-service basis, with retainer packages for those requiring more intensive intervention and follow-up.

In addition to helping clients achieve better blood sugar management, Gary Scheiner and his staff offer an extensive range of diabetes self-management training/education services, customized to each client’s unique needs and interests.  They also offer a free quarterly support group and produce a popular Blog.  Prior editions of our highly-acclaimed newsletters Control Solutions and Diabetes Bites are available for viewing online.

Join us on TuDiabetes for a live presentation and question-and-answer session with 
Gary Scheiner, founder of 
Integrated Diabetes Services and author of 
Think Like a Pancreas, 
The Ultimate Guide to Accurate Carb Counting, and now Until there is a Cure: the Latest and Greatest in Diabetes Self-Care.

This event is generously sponsored by BD Medical – Diabetes Care

12pm PT, 3pm ET, 7pm GMT

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Bigfoot Biomedical has developed a fully functioning, automated insulin delivery solution for the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). By integrating its FDA-approved insulin pump and the leading continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with a smartphone app and a comprehensive, cloud-based data platform, Bigfoot enables a safer and less costly way to treat the millions of people living with T1D. Founded by proven entrepreneurs with track records of innovation and value creation, Bigfoot is creating a durable business of scale, and meeting an important unmet health need. Bigfoot’s roots were chronicled in Wired Magazine and its prototype system, which has been used in the real-world for the past two years, was described poignantly in this blog post by the wife of Bigfoot’s co-founder Bryan Mazlish. Bigfoot was also recently featured in the WSJ.

Jeffrey Brewer is a Founder and CEO of Bigfoot Biomedical, a Silicon Valley company developing the world’s first automated system for the treatment of T1D. For the past thirteen years, since his son’s T1D diagnosis at age seven, Jeffrey has been a thought leader and influencer across the T1D community. As a volunteer, donor, and International Board Member for JDRF, he launched the JDRF Artificial Pancreas Project in 2005, and later served as CEO of JDRF. In the role of CEO, Jeffrey forged financial partnerships with industry to drive research and development of insulin delivery and glucose monitoring technologies. He spearheaded US regulatory reform in the area of automated insulin delivery, and elevated the organization’s strategic priorities to include health care policy, reimbursement, and access to technology for people with T1D. Prior to his work in T1D, Jeffrey founded two successful technology start-ups – CitySearch and Overture / GoTo.com – both of which later became publicly traded companies. Jeffrey served as CEO of Overture which was acquired by Yahoo! in 2002.

1pm PT, 4pm ET, 8pm GMT

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David Edelman is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and advocate with a passion for helping people live healthier, happier and more hope-filled lives. He created Diabetes Daily, another leading diabetes online community, and serves as Director of Product Strategy at LabStyle Innovations, creators of Dario, a smartphone-powered blood glucose meter and diabetes management platform. He is also a past Board Member of the Diabetes Hands Foundation and member of the Board of Advisors.

Thriving with Diabetes, co-authored by David Edelman and Paul Rosman, is an easy-to-follow guide that empowers you to live better – and enjoy life on your terms. It all begins with a powerful 4-step process that helps simplify diabetes, balance your blood sugars, and put you on the path to lifelong success. You’ll learn how to intuitively understand your blood sugars and what causes both good and not-so-good numbers. This proactive approach results in the ability to take charge of diabetes personally, not just by a set of notes from the doctor.

Step 1: Lower the Highs

Step 2: Limit the Lows

Step 3: Use Your Best to Fix the Rest

Step 4: Play with Your Diabetes

Thriving with Diabetes walks through the daily challenges of physical activity, stress, pain, sleep patterns, and other life events that have a major, but under-appreciated, impact on blood sugar trends. You’ll also pinpoint your favorite meals and activities and use them as multipliers of success–focusing on the positive rather than the negative. The result is immediate and satisfying improvements to total health, both physically and mentally!

1pm PT, 4pm ET, 8pm GMT

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Bring your toughest diabetes questions!!  Gary is up for a challenge.

Gary Scheiner is a certified diabetes educator, insulin-pump and continuous glucose monitor user and trainer, and Masters-level exercise physiologist.  He serves on the advisory boards of several diabetes device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies; volunteers for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association, American Diabetes Association, and Setebaid diabetes camps; and serves on the faculty of Children With Diabetes.  Gary teaches and art and science of blood-glucose balancing to people with diabetes throughout the world from his private practice, Integrated Diabetes Services as well as through his online school of higher learning for insulin users, Type 1 University.

Integrated Diabetes Services

The staff at Integrated Diabetes Services provide blood sugar regulation and advanced self-management training services for children and adults, in a one-on-one format both in person and remotely via phone and internet (including e-mail, private chat, and video conferencing).  As an educator-based, private-pay practice, they strive to supplement the services provided by physicians, working in a cooperative effort with each client’s healthcare team.  Referrals from physicians are preferred but not required.  Services are available on a fee-for-service basis, with retainer packages for those requiring more intensive intervention and follow-up.

In addition to helping clients achieve better blood sugar management, Gary Scheiner and his staff offer an extensive range of diabetes self-management training/education services, customized to each client’s unique needs and interests.  They also offer a free quarterly support group and produce a popular Blog.  Prior editions of our highly-acclaimed newsletters Control Solutions and Diabetes Bites are available for viewing online.

Join us on TuDiabetes for a live presentation and question-and-answer session with 
Gary Scheiner, founder of 
Integrated Diabetes Services and author of 
Think Like a Pancreas, 
The Ultimate Guide to Accurate Carb Counting, and now Until there is a Cure: the Latest and Greatest in Diabetes Self-Care.

This event is generously sponsored by BD Medical – Diabetes Care

1pm PT, 4pm ET, 8pm GMT

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Lillian Zhao

I started Further Food because I believe in the power of food – to nourish, to prevent disease. But… what happens when we get sick with a chronic illness? Or when someone we love gets diagnosed? How can food and diet changes help better manage symptoms – naturally?

Last year, my father was diagnosed with diabetes II. We were shocked because my mother cooks very healthfully. But my dad sneaks in a lot of processed, unhealthy foods while he was on the road, which is much of the time.  Sound familiar?

Around the same time, one of my best friends was going through a bad Ulcerative Colitis flare. I wanted to help, but didn’t know how. So I turned to the internet to do research. But what I found was scattered, disorganized, and often depressing. And that’s when I thought  – there must be a better way to help people discover how to use food to combat various aliments…in an easy-to-use, beautiful, and fun way! And that’s how Further Food was born.

I am so deeply honored to be spear-heading this important work of using your knowledge to find food-based solutions for a variety of health conditions. I believe in the wisdom of your stories, the strength our community, and in the power celebrating food as we get healthy together.