The Voice of Diabetes

   Somehow the spirit and the body are treated as separate entities in most medical discussions, however, Reverend Doctor Konstantinos Terzopoulos from the island of Aegina in Greece leads us through the interwoven world of spirit and physical health.  There is significant research which demonstrates that spirit does impact your physical being.  Learn more on the Voice of Diabetes with Anastasia as we present this uninterrupted, commercial free program.

   We continue our series on motivation presented by Mary Ann Hodorowicz, RD, LDN, MBA, CDE, CEC and president of MAH consulting.  Diabetes is complicated and requires a lot of organization and self discipline.  We will give you the tools to motivate yourself to live well with diabetes.  We will review where we have been and continue to explore the next steps in a process called B.I.G.G.E.S.T. (an acronym for the steps to achieve whatever change you want to make in your life).

   Our body is crisscrossed with a complex network of arteries, veins and capillaries which supply blood to our tissues.  When diabetes causes the circulatory system to function at below normal capacity, it can become a serious problem in the extremities.  Feet and legs are often the first to experience the damage caused by impaired blood flow.  Dr. Emilio Exaire is a Cardiologist specializing in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular medicine and vascular medicine and is our guest on VoD.

   The Bison, also known as Buffalo, roamed the plains of North America for eons.  Perfectly adapted to the changing weather conditions and prairie grassland, the Buffalo provided food, shelter and clothing for Native Americans over countless generations.  Today, the Buffalo is returning to the plains.  Raised on farms and ranches, Buffalo provide a full-flavored meat that is extremely healthy.  This week we talk with James and Sandy Stepp of the Wichita Buffalo Company in Hinton, Oklahoma about Buffalo and why it is rapidly becoming a favorite meat with the health concious.

   Our guest this week is Dr. Niyaz Gosmanov who talked about a wide variety of topics including the alarming number of deaths associated with non-traumatic amputations (such as the loss of a limb due to diabetes).

   Is it possible to reverse aging?  Can we take a pill or adopt a new diet and shed the years?  We are talking with Dr. Bruce A. Carnes of the Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center about aging successfully.  Can we live better while living longer?

   It's a new year.  How do we get back on track?  This show features practical ideas for weigth loss and better management of diabetes.  We also talk about the future of health care for patients.  This week's Voice of Diabetes will feature James T. Lane, MD, Director of Adult Clinical Programs, Harold Hamm Chair in Clinical Diabetes Research, Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center.

   Diabetes, if not managed, can lead to serious complications including wounds that do not heal.  Our guest this week is Doctor Tay Sha Howell, Board Certified in Hyperbaric Medicine & Undersea Medicine, Hyperbaric Wound Care Center, Norman Regional Health System.  We discuss how to avoid serious wounds associated with diabetes and what treatments are available on the Voice of Diabetes.

   Contrary to popular belief, insulin is very important to the brain.  Only in the past couple of years have researchers begun to discover the role insulin plays in promoting healthy mental function (whether you have diabetes or not).  Niyaz Gosmanov, M.D., C.D.E., Assistant Professor, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Director, Diabetes Center, VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City, talks with us about how insulin works in the brain on the Voice of Diabetes.

   VoD has featured Peter Lodewick, M.D., of the Lodewick Diabetes Center in Birmingham, AL, many times.  He is an author and expert in the area of diabetes who brings a unique perspective because he also has Type 1 diabetes.  During the holiday season there are many parties and celebrations which include alcohol.  We will learn how to have a good time and still manage your diabetes on this week's Voice of Diabetes.

   William Polonsky, Ph.D., C.D.E., Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of California and Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, joined us this week to discuss the emotional and behavioral consequences of being diagnosed with diabetes.   Not only is there a physical adjustment but a mental adjustment.  Diabetes can change your life but there are ways to manage and live well with diabetes.

   Because Diabetes is such a complex disease, some encouragement and motivation is key to living well with diabetes. Mary Ann Hodorowicz is a Certified Diabetes Educator and nationally known consultant and educator.  We talked with her this week about motivation.  What is it?  How does it work?  Where do we get some?  She gives us some great insight about motivating ourselves.

The future is now.  Joe and Rosie Tran, Doctor of Pharmacy students, discussed mobile device apps for management of diabetes.  They recently published a study which evaluated the best software applications available for smart phones and other mobile devices.  Get the low down on the best apps.  Hint: the most expensive isn't the best!

What better way to prepare for a Thanksgiving celebration than good food advice from an Artisian Baker?  Rick Miller from Farrell Family Bread talked with us about the difference between whole grains and processed flour and some great ways to create exciting and tasty foods.  Your family and guests will be remembering the Thanksgiving meal for a long time to come when you prep with VoD.

   Because Diabetes is such a complex disease, some encouragement and motivation is key to living well with diabetes. Mary Ann Hodorowicz is a Certified Diabetes Educator and nationally known consultant and educator.  We talked with her this week about specific techniques we can all use to get motivated.  You can use these to accomplish anything you desire so listen to VoD to learn more.