Recorded Programs from the Stanford Diabetes Care Program

Zucchinis can do it all - great for appetizers, sides, and the main dish! Leah Groppo, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDCES, will show you how to make her family’s favorite recipes using zucchini fresh from the garden.

Leah Groppo, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDCES, demonstrates how to use garden cucumbers in three refreshing summer recipes. She is joined by Julie Chen, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor in endocrinology at Stanford Medicine.

Homegrown tomatoes are so tasty and full of flavor. Leah Groppo, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDCES, demonstrates three ways she uses her garden tomatoes. Get the same robust flavor from fresh tomatoes at your local grocery store or farmers market.

Kristi shares how diabetes never stood as an obstacle to her aspirations. Transitioning seamlessly from being a patient to a healthcare provider, she delves into the challenges and triumphs she encountered along this transformative path. Her experiences not only showcase her personal growth but also offer a compelling narrative of perseverance and achievement.

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

Learn how to save on medications with Xin Gu, PharmD, as she discusses different methods to lower medication costs.

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.

Joe Solowiejczyk, RN, MSW, CDCES, shares examples for managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes for the long term.

Keep healthy during the holidays with Gina Milano, RD, as she shares healthy holiday meals and treats.

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.

Tracy Taylor, RD, CDCES, CYT, ACE-GFI, shows you easy at-home yoga techniques and shares how yoga deepens the connection between mind and body. Learn about the benefits yoga has for people with diabetes, including improvement in blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure.

Jessica shares healthy carb-controlled snacks that provide more fuel to enjoy your day. Learn how to make these family-friendly, kid-approved snacks: Chia Pudding Parfait, Quick Nutty Smoothie, and Avocado Smoothie.

Catherine Hu, MS, RD, CDCES, discusses mindful eating and shares tips on developing awareness and being attentive to our food choices.

Michael Blyumin, PharmD, discusses how to monitor your blood glucose levels and safely manage medication.

Kathleen Judge, CNS, CDCES, discusses Celiac disease, the low FODMAP diet, and how to manage symptoms and digestive issues with gluten-free choices. 

Join along as Anna Simos, MPH, MS, CDCES, and Megan Sosnick prepare tasty dishes using seasonal ingredients.
 

Looking for alternatives on how to enjoy your favorite dishes without the guilt of carb overload?  Leah Groppo, RD, CDCES, shares tips of how to replace high carbs with lower carb options.

Many of us make big goals for ourselves that are often hard to sustain. Jennifer Miller shares tips for breaking down bigger goals into smaller more manageable changes to help you on the path to success.

Join along as Anna Simos and Megan Sosnick prepare some tasty dishes that are fun to eat and lower in carbs than other options.

Leah Groppo, Registered Dietitian, talks about how different macronutrients affect bolus types and doses.

Stanford Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, Michael Blyumin, PharmD, discusses how to best take your medications for diabetes. Learn tips about managing medication costs, integrating your medications into your daily life, and safe ways to use herbal supplements for diabetes.

Marina Basina, MD, reviews the latest research and technological advances as they relate to managing type 1 diabetes.

Join along as Stanford registered dietitians cook quick and easy snacks and demonstrate basic stretches and exercises you can do while seated at home or work.

Staying active is important for overall health and well-being. Dessi Zaharieva, PhD, explores the role of exercise in managing type 1 diabetes in youth and adults.

It’s harvest time, and Andrea will take you in her kitchen to make some of her favorite salads and homemade dressings. Learn how easy it is to make a salad with seasonal vegetables and a healthy and tasty homemade salad dressing.

Gina discusses and demonstrates easy ways to incorporate resistance training and cardiovascular exercise into your daily routine! Learn a handful of movements you can do anywhere with minimal equipment to help support muscle building, promote weight loss, and encourage adequate blood sugar control. Grab your tennis shoes, water bottle, and let’s get moving!

Learn about the benefits yoga has for people with diabetes, including improvement in blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Tracy will present results from studies on the impact of yoga on diabetes. Wear something comfortable for an easy yoga practice session that can be done in a chair or standing. No equipment or flexibility required, just you and your breath.

It’s time to think about summer foods. Join Katie as she shares some of her favorite recipes and how to put together healthy summer treats that are balanced and delicious.

Elaine shares some time saving recipes using the instant pot. These home cooked meals will be healthy, tasty, and kid approved! A nice bonus is that these meals will be appropriate for blood sugar management.

Jessica offers time saving techniques to meal prep for breakfast. She illustrates ways to not only be efficient, but to also have a nutritious and flavorful meal. Learn how to make Banana Almond Muffins, Chia & Flax “Noatmeal, Breakfast Egg Muffins and Berry & Walnut Overnight Oats with Chia all in this session.

Magdelena discusses strategies to implement exercise into one's daily routine during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also reviews the American Diabetes Association's exercise recommendations and the benefits exercise has for diabetes.