June 15, 2007
On this week's edition of dTalk, Janis Roszler chats with two influential members of the diabetes community. First, Janis speaks with Wendy Satin Rappaport, author of "When Diabetes Hits Home." Their discussion about how family members can best handle a diabetes diagnosis is a great reference for families who are living with the disease. Next, Janis has a moment with Dr. Justin Matrisciano, diabetologist and creator of Cartoon MD. Justin describes how his medical teaching cartoons can be use to inspire and inform.

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June 1, 2007
Welcome to another edition of dTalk! This week, Janis Roszler speaks with Hope Warshaw CDE and author of Guide to Healthy Restaurant Eating. Hope and Janis talk about how a person with diabetes can find something healthy while out to eat with their friends. Hope offers some tips on feeling confident and finding the most diabetes-friendly items on the menu. Next, Janis takes a moment to chat with dTalk Featured Educator Lois Moss-Barnwell. Lois discusses her strategy for helping people with diabetes navigate grocery stores, make sense of food labels, and eat healthy.

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May 18, 2007
This week, on dTalk with Janis Roszler, talks with two diabetes educators worth noting! First, Janis speaks with Astrid Matthysse, diabetes educator and insulin pump specialist. Astrid and Janis offer up an in-depth conversation about insulin pumping, from the pros and cons to how a patient can get started with insulin pumping. Next, our host interviews the dTalk Featured Educator, Marianne Hutton. Marianne, a CDE and RD in Santa Rosa, CA, focuses on patients with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Marianne's insights on filtering through the fear and misconceptions of diabetes could help any patient with diabetes.

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May 4, 2007
On this week’s dTalk, Janis speaks with two fantastic members of the diabetes community. First, our host talks with Laura Hieronymus, co-author of 101 Tips for Raising Healthy Kids with Diabetes. Janis and Laura discuss ways for parents to develop a strong support network for both themselves and for their children, giving a team approach to diabetes management. Next, Janis speaks with dTalk Featured Educator, Sherry Caddy. Sherry offers her tips on helping all different kinds of people with diabetes and helping them realize that knowing their numbers is the first step towards controlling them.

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April 17, 2007
In this edition of dTalk, Janis Roszler speaks with David Kliff, creator and publisher of Diabetic Investor and living with diabetes since 1994. They take an in-depth look at the products in the diabetes marketplace and how people with diabetes are both managing their diseases and fueling a huge consumer base. Next, our host speaks with the dTalk Featured Educator Gita Patel about teaching her patients about how to eat well, manage their medications, and stay healthy - all from the office in her home kitchen.

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March 30, 2007
This week’s edition of dTalk brings our host, Janis Roszler, together with Dr. Daniel Wasserman, Chinese medicine and acupuncture specialist. Their discussion about the risks and benefits of acupuncture in relation to diabetic neuropathy is worth noting. Then, Janis takes us to the American Association of Diabetes Educators conference to speak with dTalk Featured Educator Betsy Gaudian. Betsy talks about her mission to provide diabetes education over the phone for people who self-insure themselves.

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March 16, 2007
This week on dTalk, host Janis Roszler highlights two superb diabetes educators. First, Janis speaks with Marti Funnell of the University of Michigan’s Diabetes and Research Training Center and author about improving communication between doctors and patients. Their discussion about the importance and empowerment of being an informed patient is noteworthy. Our host also speaks with the dTalk Featured Educator, Nicole Britvan, about the importance of making a diabetes educator part of your diabetes management team.

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March 2, 2007
This week on dTalk, host Janis Roszler spends some time at the American Association of Diabetes Educators conference talking with diabetes educators Johanna Burani and Janice Baker. Johanna Burani, MS, RD, CDE, has spent the last 15 years in nutrition counseling, developing meal plans that include low glycemic index food choices to better manage the diabetes of her patients. Our host also speaks with the Featured Educator, Janis Baker, CDE and discusses how to individualize the management plans for her patients.

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February 16, 2007
This week, she travels across the globe to chat with 2005 American Idol top ten finalist Kevin Covais at the American Association of Diabetes Educators conference. Find out how he managed his diabetes and handled the stress of performing in front of millions of Americans….and Simon, Paula, and Randy. Then Janis is off to Jerusalem to talk with Professor Itamar Raz of DCure, an organization in Israel working towards a cure for diabetes.

Archived dLife Podcast Interviews with Janis Roszler, RD, CDE, LD/N

Christine Gorman, Sr. Health Writer at TIME magazine, talks about media coverage of the search for a diabetes cure. (Listen Now!)

A Conversation with TV Actor Dorian Gregory who speaks about his life with diabetes.  (Listen Now!)

Dr. Robert Rapaport, Head of Pediatric Endocrinology at MT. Sinai, discusses the diabetes epidemic.  (Listen Now!)

Registered Dietitian Christine Gerbstadt talks about smart food shopping and label reading for good blood sugar control. (Listen Now!)

Dr. Ian Blumer, diabetes specialist and author of Diabetes for Canadians for Dummies, gives important tips on managing your doctor and healthcare team. (Listen Now!)

Dr. Julien Naylor - Director of the Alaska Native Medical Center's Diabetes Program shares information about this fascinating population
Dr. Stuart Brink - Senior endocrinologist at the New England Diabetes and Endocrine Center discusses diabetes and partying!  
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Dr. Thomas Hostetter, former director of the National Kidney Disease Education Program, talks about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diabetic kidney disease. (Listen Now!)

Analyst Kelly Close, editor of Diabetes Close-Up, has the story about new diabetes technologies and products - including inhaled insulin, Byetta, continuous glucose monitoring, and more. (Listen Now!)

A Conversation with Kendall Simmons - Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Lineman. (Listen Now!)

US Olympic Skier Kris Freeman discusses his upcoming Olympic race from high up in the mountains of Italy. (Listen Now!)

Mountain climber Will Cross discusses his amazing accomplishments while on Mt. Everest.  (Listen Now!)

Janis' Radio Show Audio Archives - Listen Online Now!

Listen to archived interviews from Janis recorded live show broadcast on WWNN radio 1470 AM:

• May 21, 2006 - (play audio/video stream)
  Topic: Quick and easy meal planning with carb and fat gram counts
  Guest: Lee Ann Holzmeister, RD, CDE, author of The Diabetes Carbohydrate & Fat Gram Guide
• April 23, 2006 - (play audio/video stream)
  Topic: Caring for your feet
  Guest: Dr. Neil Scheffler, author of 101 Foot Care Tips for People with Diabetes (ADA)
• April 9, 2006 - (play audio/video stream)
  Topic: Learn about diabetes the fun way!
  Guest: Dr. Justin Grady Matrisciano, endocrinologist and creator of www.cartoonmd.com
• April 2, 2006 - (play audio/video stream)
  Topic: Can Chinese herbs help you?
  Guest: Dr. Albert Y. Leung, author, researcher and respected expert in Chinese medicine
• March 14, 2006- (play audio/video stream)
  Topic: Diabetes Medications – what do they do and how do they work?
  Guest: Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDE, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
• March 12, 2006 - (play audio/video stream)
  Topic: Why attend a diabetes class?
  Guest: Lois Exelbert, RN, CDE, administrator of the Diabetes Care Center at Baptist Hospital, Florida and recipient of a 2005 Valor Award from the American Diabetes Association.
• March 5, 2006 - (play audio/video stream)
  Topic: What is worth reading?
  Guest: Julia Martinusen, editor of Diabetic Living magazine.
• February 24, 2006 - (play audio/video stream)
  Topic: Skier Kris Freeman
  Guest: US Olympic Skier Kris Freeman gives exclusive dLife interview.
• February 19, 2006 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: How to prepare for a marathon
  Guest: Bill King, board member of Diabetes Excercise and Sports Association and participant in numberous marathons.
• February 5, 2006 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: Behind the scenes at dLife.
  Guest: Joy Pape, RN, BSN, a diabetes educator and medical advisor at dLife television.
• January 8, 2006 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: Choose the right foods for great diabetes control
  Guest: Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE, author of Beyond Beans and Rice (ADA).
• December 11, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: Whom should you trust?
  Guest: Nicole Britvan, RD, CDE, discusses the qualifications that your nutritionist should have.
• December 4, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: Diabetes Investing
  Guest: David Kliff, publisher of the Diabetic Investor discusses the value of including diabetes companies and services in your investment portfolio, and shares information about upcoming diabetes products.
• November 27, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: Insulin pumping
  Guest: Jane Sparrow-Bodenmiller, RN, CDE, CPT, the lead diabetes educator at the Joseph Kosow Diabetes Treatment Center at the Diabetes Research Institute in Miami. Jane shares details about the DRI’s unique and innovative Mastering Your Diabetes course.
• November 13, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: Diabetes blogs
  Guest: Amy Tenderich, the creative host of DiabetesMine.com, a popular diabetes blog.
• November 6, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: Using a pedometer and other ways to improve your health
  Guest: Steve Freed, publisher of DiabetesInControl.com.
• September 11, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: Acupuncture
  Guest: Daniel Wasserman, DOM, AP, Dipl.Ac., an expert in acupuncture and complimentary medicine, discusses its use in diabetes and health care.
• August 7, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: Humor from the Children's Emergency Room
  Guest: Dr. Tony Tavarez, a Board-Certified pediatrician and pediatric emergency medicine expert, shares wisdom and humorous tales from his new book, What Really Happens in...Children's ER?
• July 31 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: Live Well!
  Guest: Dr. Steven V. Edelman, a world renowned diabetes expert, entertaining speaker, and founder of TCOYD, Taking Control of Your Diabetes, an organization that educates and empowers individuals with diabetes.
• July 17, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: Bedroom Success (for men!)
  Guest:  Donna Rice, MSW, BSN, RN, CDE, an expert in the area of diabetes and men’s sexual health, currently manages a large outpatient diabetes program in Novi, Michigan.  She has done extensive work in the area of erectile dysfunction.
• July 10, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic:  A generous dose of diabetes humor!
  Guest: Laura Menninger, the "Glucose Goddess" of Livabetes.com.
• June 26, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic: The Key to Successful Weight Loss
  Guests: Dr. Adam Shafran and Lee Kantor, owners of Neighborhood Fitness studio in Alpharetta, Georgia and co-authors of You Can't Lose Weight Alone, The Partner Power Weight Loss Program.
• June 9, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic:  Around the world in 159 days
  Guest: Douglas Cairns, pilot and author of Dare to Dream - Flying Solo with Diabetes. Hear about an amazing solo flight around the world…with diabetes!
• May 15, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic:  Diabetes on the Reservation
  Guest: A fascinating interview with Beth Skinner RD, LD/N, a diabetes educator who works with the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
• April 3, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic:  Never feel powerless again!
  Guest: New York Times bestselling author, David J. Lieberman PhD, author of Never Be Lied to Again, Get Anyone to do Anything, and How to Change Anybody.
• March 13, 2005 - (play mp3 audio stream)
  Topic:  Dance, etc!
  Guest: Meet Cyndee Fena, a Registered Dental Hygienist, Registered Massage Therapist, Applied Medical Sociologist and individual with type 1 diabetes who is a...PROFESSIONAL BELLY DANCER!