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Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast

Dia-Logue is the Diapoint Podcast. We talk to experts and people living with diabetes about social situations, nutrition, mental health, travel, and many other topics. Your host, Pam Durant, is the Founder and Managing Director of Diapoint, and also the mother of a teenage son who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 20 months old. Pam was also a healthcare manager for 25+ years and is a certified Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine coach. She is passionate about showing people how to not to just

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57:22

How To Deal With Diabetes Burnout: An Interview With...

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2023/02/01

Pam welcomes Ginger Vieira, the author of of several books, to this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast. Ginger and Pam discuss how to prepare for and manage diabetes burnout when it happens. They cover some of the wisdom from Ginger's book, Dealing with Diabetes Burnout. Ginger's other books include Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes, Your Diabetes Science Experiment, Emotional Eating with Diabetes, When I Go Low (for kids) and Ain't Gonna Hide My T1D! (for kids). Ginger has been writing about

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01:05:55

Motherhood, Caretaking and Diabetes - A Conversation...

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2023/01/25

In this episode, Pam digs into the supportive world of motherhood and caretaking with the award winning poet, Zeina Hashem Beck. As the mother of a child living with Type 1 Diabetes, Zeina shares her perspective on how the matriarchy helped her after her daughter's diagnosis. She also reveals what it has been like for her family after relocating from Dubai to California – plus some remarkable wisdom both she and her daughter have as they deal with diabetes. Zeina also reads one of her very

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24:02

New Year, New Noise! Healthy Does Not Mean...

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2023/01/18

New Year, New Noise! The new year is full of messages and advertisements that you should hate yourself or your life. Don't! Goal-setting on January 1st is not necessary! Sometimes it's not even fun! Your first mission for this year is to love the person you were last year and do healthy things that are available to you – and most of them free – to improve your health. Health and wellness are not only for the elite and the wealthy. They are for everyone. There are things we can do that are free to

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22:20

CGMs and the Importance of Community: A Look Back at...

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2022/12/14

In the Season 3 finale of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam does a brief recap of 2022. Pam shares some tips and her lifestyle pillars for staying healthy during this holiday season. Learn Pam's personal experience of how she uses these pillars to stay healthy during a time of overwhelm. She revisits the discussion on Continuous Glucose Monitors and the importance of having a diabetes community for support. Pam also talks about how to care for yourself when you don’t have the time or energy to

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01:06:51

Don't Believe Everything You See: How Social Media...

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2022/12/07

In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pam and Diapoint’s Digital Marketing Manager, Toqaa Gad, discuss health and social media. The internet is an amazing resource for information, but it can also be dangerous if you don't know what’s true and reliable. Particularly, content shared on social media. There is a lot to be learned from social media, but when it comes to our health, there is also a dark side full of unhealthy suggestions and misinformation. Some of these posts are health

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46:53

Diabetes in Zimbabwe: Overcoming Challenges and...

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2022/11/30

In this episode, Pam speaks with Tinotenda Dzikiti, a passionate advocate and person living with Type 1 Diabetes, who she recently met at the International Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD). Tino shares his experience and insights into living with diabetes in Zimbabwe and Africa, and how he supports so many others facing the same or similar challenges. We also learn more about what made him decide to use his voice to advocate for people living with diabetes. He also shares his

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44:47

Carb Counting Beyond The Basics: How To Manage Post...

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2022/11/23

After eating, how do you manage your insulin dose for the best results? Listen in as Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES talks about all things that affect blood sugar and insulin resistance and some of the science behind it. Gary, Author of How To Think Like A Pancreas, and five other books about diabetes joins Pam for a discussion about Carb Counting Beyond The Basics and how to manage post-meal glucose spikes that can be so frustrating for so many. He also sheds light on The importance of

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29:52

The Importance of Community Support In Diabetes...

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2022/11/16

In this episode, Pam speaks with Abdulla Al Hashidi who has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 13 years. Abdulla, an advocate who lives in Abu Dhabi, shares the power of community and how that can be supportive for people living with diabetes. Abdulla also emphasizes the importance of medical advice and that there is no one size fits all when it comes to diabetes management. He also highlights how yoga helps him both mentally and physically. Join the Diapoint mailing list for exclusive insights,

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54:34

Making Connections Through Sports and Adventure: The...

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2022/11/09

With so many apps out there, it's hard to know which ones are useful, have high quality trainers, instructors and coaches, or aligned with our lifestyles. Enter Dudi. In this episode, Pam interviews Hasan Wehbi, the CEO of the Dudi app. The Dudi app is a new era of social sports experiences: indoor, outdoor, air and sea. DUDI simplifies the process to connect with people, find people of the same interest, engage with your community, book your favorite sports experiences and discover new hobbies

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18:07

Diabetes Awareness Month: ISAPD 2022 Reflections and...

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2022/11/02

The month of November is all about diabetes awareness. In this solo episode Pam highlights some of her experiences at the ISPAD 2022 meeting in Abu Dhabi as well as some upcoming initiatives at Diapoint. The theme for Diabetes Awareness Month is Access. Our initiatives and work supports people in getting access to information and supplies, and encourages them to seek out qualified medical support when possible. Whether it's insulin, supplies, information or support, people with diabetes need access

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54:47

Managing Blood Sugar: Beyond Diabetes Basics with...

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2022/10/26

Today Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES, Author of Think Like A Pancreas, and five other books about diabetes, joins Pam for a discussion about managing blood sugar. Pam and Gary discuss: The effects of stress, multi-tasking, medication and more on blood glucose levels The importance of vitamin D How different types of activities and exercise can make blood sugars go up or down When is the best time to exericse The importance of establishing realistic goals And, they also discuss if there is any benefit in

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51:21

Curing Chronic Conditions And Saving Lives. Al Jalila...

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2022/10/19

In this epsisode, Pam speaks with Rashed Al Mohtadi, who leads the partnerships and sustainability team at Al Jalila Foundation as they raise funds and awareness for the foundation's programs and initiatives. During this very important conversation we learn more about the programs and initiatives at Al Jalila Foundation, the importance of health and sports for people living with chronic conditions, and the beautiful community that Al Jalila Foundation has created. They also highlight how you can

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49:36

Continuous Glucose Monitors: Should People Without...

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2022/10/12

Are Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) helpful for people without diabetes? This is a question that has been debated for a while now. With the rise in popularity of CGMs, people without diabetes find themselves at the center of this debate. In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, we take a look at the other side of the story. In part 3 of this conversation on Continuous Glucose Monitors, Pam speaks with Mohit Kumar who shares more information about Ultrahuman, his perspective on what

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52:47

Continuous Glucose Monitors: I Don't Have Diabetes....

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2022/10/05

In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, we continue our discussion about Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) use in people without diabetes. In part 2 of this conversation, we speak with the team from GluCare Health, a diabetes clinic based in Dubai, UAE. Dr. Yousef Said, a specialist in Internal Medicine and Diabetology, and Ihsan Almarzouqi, the Co-Founder and Managing director of GluCare, join Pam to go deeper into the discussion. Not only is Ihsan an expert in diabetes, but he is

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01:09:52

Continuous Glucose Monitors: Are CGMs Necessary For...

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2022/09/28

Are continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) meant for people without diabetes? In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of using CGMs for those with and without diabetes. We are joined by, Michael Matafonov, a person living with Type 1 Diabetes and Dr. Nandu Thalange, a very well established pediatric endocrinologist based in Dubai to start the debate on this topic. This is the first of three episodes where we will unpack this discussion to uncover the truth behind the latest wearable trend and

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01:00:20

Raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes

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2022/09/21

In this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, Diapoint's Digital Marketing Manager Toqaa Gad interviews Founder Pam Durant about her life as a mother of a child with Type 1 Diabetes. Hear from Pam about raising her son with T1D and how she finds the balance between parenting, staying healthy, running two businesses, advocating for others with diabetes and teaching her child to thrive while managing his chronic condition. Join the Diapoint mailing list for exclusive insights, offers and

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26:36

Resetting Your Health and Diabetes Goals After Summer

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2022/09/14

Summer's over, but that doesn't mean your health journey is. In this first episode of the new season of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast, we discuss how you can reset your health goals for the rest of the year. Listen in for post-summer tips on getting healthy, resetting your health and diabetes goals, and more! Pam also shares her tips about how to never diet again, and she discusses some of the latest health news like the increase of Type 2 Diabetes in children, and how doctors are now prescribing

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16:02

Summer Health Goals, Mindful Eating, Plus A Brand New...

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2022/05/25

In this episode, Pam reviews all the wonderful guests and discussions in Season 2. She also shares more about her new Free Master Class, Mindful Eating Program and how we might use the upcoming summer break to make a fresh start. Sign up now for the FREE Eat Mindfully and Lose Weight Master Class for Thursday, 26 May 2022. Didn't listen to this episode at that date? That's ok, sign up anyway, or drop us an email and we'll send you the replay! https://www.coachpamelad.com/master-your-eating54485302

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54:48

Children's Nutrition: Plant-Based Whole Foods in the...

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2022/05/18

When it comes to children's health, one of the most important things is making sure they're getting enough of the right nutrients. However, with the prevalence of junk food and unhealthy snacks, it can be difficult to ensure that kids are getting the nourishment they need. That's where Sprout comes in. Founded by Oz Erbas Soydaner, a biochemist and hobby chef, Sprout is dedicated to providing healthy food options for children. In this episode we discuss the Big Food industry dilemma, challenges in

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57:45

Overcoming Obstacles: From Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis...

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2022/05/11

Imagine you are a carefree child and you suddenly learn that you have a chronic condition that will require you to take medication and test your blood sugar levels for the rest of your life. That is what happened to Michael Matafonov when he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 8. It was a lot to handle, but he got through it with the help of family and friends. And eventually, he decided to turn his experience into a positive one by becoming a personal trainer. In this episode, he

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