Recorded Programs from the Stanford Diabetes Care Program

Kristina Schmidt, PharmD, MS, BC-ADM, CDCES, provides insights on optimizing blood sugar management with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Learn practical tips for improving accuracy, navigating costs, and troubleshooting common challenges. Kristina explores over-the-counter biosensors, comparing their features with CGMs and discussing key considerations before starting one.

Tips on navigating happy hour when you have diabetes. Learn how to mix a variety of ingredients to create your own unique and flavorful, low-sugar beverages.

Movement and physical activity are important for everyone! Dessi Zaharieva, PhD, CEP, CDCES, talks about exercise guidelines for people with diabetes. She provides recommendations on glucose management during physical activity and shares strategies for adding movement into our daily lives. Get one step closer to meeting your health goals!

Join Gina Ringelstein, RD, CSOWM, in this cooking demonstration where she reimagines classic Thanksgiving sides with a healthy twist. Discover innovative recipes and clever ingredient swaps to create delicious dishes that prioritize nutrition without sacrificing the flavors that make Thanksgiving special. 

Jessica Shipley, MS, RD, CDCES, shares some of her favorite (and kid approved) carb-controlled fall recipes. Learn how to incorporate seasonal fall foods into flavorful, balanced, and carb-friendly meals.

Jennifer Shieh, PharmD, CDCES, provides expert guidance on how to navigate discussions about medication management with healthcare providers. She shares strategies to boost medication adherence, including the use of technology, and addresses common concerns surrounding generic versus brand-name drugs. She offers valuable resources to help patients reduce medication costs and reviews diabetes related supplements.

Sandra Tsai, MD, MPH, provides valuable insights into cardiovascular disease, its risk factors, and effective prevention strategies. She emphasizes the significance of addressing modifiable risk factors and highlights the crucial role of exercise. Additionally, she reviews common diagnostic tests for cardiovascular disease, glucose management, and related medications.

Catherine Hu explores dietary supplements, covering their historical context, regulatory frameworks, and safety considerations. She presents evidence-based insights into supplements marketed for diabetes, emphasizing the importance of obtaining nutrients primarily from food. Additionally, she provides guidance on identifying safe supplement choices when looking at product labels.

Lety Wilke, enfermera titulada, habla sobre la prueba de A1c y la importancia de realizar un seguimiento de los niveles de glucosa en sangre a lo largo del tiempo para detectar problemas desde el inicio. Entienda cómo los carbohidratos cambian los niveles de glucemia (azúcar en sangre) y cómo leer las etiquetas nutricionales. Conozca los beneficios de la actividad física y escuche consejos para moverse más durante el día. Por último, Lety comparte las mejores prácticas para el almacenamiento seguro de medicamentos cuando está fuera de casa.

Leah discusses how to carb count and breaks carb counting down into a 3-step process. She also discusses foods that can be more tricky to count. 

Learn how to promote a healthy gut microbiome and optimize glycemic control. Elaine Hon, MS, RD, CDCES, focuses on different types of fiber, their role in gut health, and dietary sources of probiotics and prebiotics.

Leah Groppo, registered dietitian and diabetes educator, discusses different types of dietary fiber, its benefits, and shares tips to increase fiber in your diet.

Nancy Shin, PharmD, CDCES, provides a detailed look at a variety of diabetes apps including nutrition, glucose monitoring and health trackers. Explore and learn how technology can help you manage your diabetes.

Medication costs are on the rise and co-insurance and copays are costly. Discover ways you can save on medication costs.

Learn best care practices on how to manage, navigate, and prevent prediabetes from turning into diabetes.

Alex Regalado, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, talks about the benefits of plant-based eating and demonstrates three easy, flexible, tasty and fancy recipes. Enjoy!

Michael Blyumin, PharmD, CDCES, discusses technologies for glucose monitoring and medication delivery.

Catherine Hu, Registered Dietitian, explores the mind-food connection, shedding light on how our thoughts, emotions, genetics, and environment impact our eating habits. Discover insights and practical strategies for achieving healthier, more mindful nutrition.

Join along with Tracy Taylor, RDN, CDCES, CYT, ACE-GFI, as she shares how to create a healthier body and mind through yoga. She will lead you through a yoga session with varying modifications for individuals of all levels.

Jessica shows us how to prepare three salads that are full of texture and flavor. Definitely not your average salad!

Traveling with diabetes can be challenging, but with careful planning, it can be comfortable and safe. Nancy Shin, Pharm.D., CDCES, shares tips for planning ahead and being prepared while you’re away from home.

Andrea Wolf, RD, shares tips on measuring out healthy portions of carbs that will leave you feeling satisfied.

Marina Basina, MD, explores the impact exercise has on blood glucose and the reason why blood glucose fluctuates both during and after exercise. Learn how to prevent low blood glucose and also how to use exercise as a tool to decrease and stabilize it.