Diabetes Day by Day – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Diabetes Day by Day, Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen talk with Dr. Akturk about the potential health risks associated with cannabis use for people living with diabetes. Cannabis use can affect blood glucose management, heart health, and even how someone manages their medications. 

Understanding the risks of cannabis use is an important part of managing diabetes safely. Staying informed and having open conversations with your health care team are the best ways to protect your health.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Halis Kaan Akturk, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO

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In this episode of Diabetes Day by Day, Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen talk with Aaron Sutton, LCSW, BCD, CAADC, and Casey Coffman about decision fatigue—what it means and ways to cope, especially as the holiday season approaches.

Living with diabetes means making countless decisions every day—from meal choices to medication timing. Over time, this can lead to decision fatigue, impacting both your mental health and diabetes management.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Aaron Sutton, LCSW, BCD, CAADC, Director of the Sutton Institute for Psychotherapy

Casey Coffman, American Diabetes Association® volunteer and a person living with type 1 diabetes

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A new year brings a new episode of Diabetes Day by Day! Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they provide an overview of the ADA's Standards of Care in Diabetes—2025 and discuss their significance. They will also explore new updates you can bring up with your primary care provider during your next visit, including recommendations for using diabetes technology, weight management strategies, including medication therapy, and the latest insights on nutrition. 

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Sara? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!

A new episode of Diabetes Day by Day is here! Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they delve into the topic of heart failure. They'll discuss steps you can take if you're living with diabetes to prevent it or detect it early, and receive timely treatment for better outcomes. 

In this episode, we welcome guest Jim Januzzi, MD, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Chief Scientific Officer at the Baim Institute for Clinical Research. Dr. Januzzi has published more than 900 manuscripts, edited 5 textbooks, and serves as a Deputy Editor at the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He is a nationally recognized lecturer on the testing and treatment of heart failure.

Dr. Januzzi will share valuable insights to help people living with diabetes, no matter where they are in their journey, as it relates to heart health and heart failure. 

This episode of Diabetes Day by Day is supported by Roche.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Jim Januzzi, MD, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Chief Scientific Officer at the Baim Institute for Clinical Research

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November marks American Diabetes Month®, and we're thrilled to share a new episode of Diabetes Day by Day! Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they explore how gratitude, self-compassion, and resilience with an abundance mindset can empower you to thrive on your diabetes journey. We're also excited to welcome back guests Marina Chaparro, RD, CDCES, MPH, founder of Nutrichicos, a bilingual nutrition practice focusing on children and family nutrition, and Aaron Sutton, LCSW, Behavioral Health Consultant at the Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health. They will be sharing their insights and personal stories with us.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Marina Chaparro, RD, CDCES, MPH, Founder of Nutrichicos

Aaron Sutton, LCSW, Behavioral Health Consultant, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

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Tune in to the latest episode of Diabetes Day by Day! This time, Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen zero in on nutrition in diabetes, offering practical tips and advice to help you thrive. Our special guests, Stacey Krawczyk, MS, RD, Director of Nutrition, and Toby Smithson, MS, RDN, CDCES, FAND, Senior Manager of Nutrition and Wellness—both from the American Diabetes Association®—share their insights and personal stories.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Stacey Krawczyk, MS, RD, Director of Nutrition at the American Diabetes Association®

Toby Smithson, MS, RDN, CDCES, FAND, Senior Manager of Nutrition and Wellness at the American Diabetes Association®

For additional resources, be sure to check out:

The American Diabetes Association®'s Nutrition Tips

The American Diabetes Association®'s Eating Patterns

Healthy Plates Around the World

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Join us for the latest episode of Diabetes Day by Day! This time, Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, exploring the role of nutrition and how cultural heritage can be embraced through food and community traditions. Our guests, Stacey Krawczyk, MS, RD, Director of Nutrition at the American Diabetes Association®, and Marina Chaparro, RD, CDCES, MPH, founder of Nutrichicos, a bilingual nutrition practice focusing on children and family nutrition, share their expertise and experiences.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Stacey Krawczyk, MS, RD, Director of Nutrition at the American Diabetes Association®

Marina Chaparro, RD, CDCES, MPH, Founder of Nutrichicos

For additional resources, be sure to check out:

The American Diabetes Association®'s Nutrition Tips

The American Diabetes Association®'s Eating Patterns

Nutrichicos

Healthy Plates Around the World

Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Sara? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!

Check out the newest episode of Diabetes Day by Day! In this episode, Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen delve into the challenges and triumphs of starting college with diabetes, discussing everything from dorm life to available resources. They are joined by guests who live with type 1 diabetes and will share their unique experiences: Saige Megyeri, a Pharmacy Student at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy, along with Peyton Skoczylas and Becca Burnett from The Diabetes Link.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Saige Megyeri, Pharmacy Student at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy

Peyton Skoczylas, Senior Program Coordinator at The Diabetes Link

Becca Burnett, Program Coordinator at The Diabetes Link

For additional resources, be sure to check out:

The American Diabetes Association®'s Safe at School College information: https://bit.ly/4cv3rqO

The Diabetes Link's Off to College series: https://bit.ly/4dogPOJ

The Diabetes Link's Online Resource Hub: https://bit.ly/3AnlGkG

Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Sara? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!

Tune into the latest episode of Diabetes Day by Day! Hosts Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen offer vital tips for traveling with diabetes and how to stay prepared for emergencies or natural disasters. Joining them are Dr. Steve Edelman from Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) and Kelly O'Neal from the American Diabetes Association®.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Steve Edelman, MD, Founder and Director of Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD), Professor of Medicine at University of California San Diego-Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Kelly O'Neal, Director of Marketing, Programs and Partnerships, American Diabetes Association®

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Tune in to the latest episode of Diabetes Day by Day! Hosts Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen tackle the unique challenges faced by teens with type 1 diabetes and offer valuable insights on overcoming them. Joined by Nathan Bekelman, a teenager living with type 1 diabetes, who shares his inspiring personal journey.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO

Nathan Bekelman, Teenager living with type 1 diabetes

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