The Cass Health Podcast
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The Cass Health Podcast
Managing Diabetes with Mary Robinson, PA-C
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Cass Health
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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Board Certified Advanced Diabetic Management Physician Assistant Mary Robinson joins us for the final installment of our series together.
Our topics include:
- Defining diabetes
- Common symptoms of diabetes
- Importance of blood sugar management
- Nutritional recommendations
- Mental health's role in managing diabetes
- Continuous glucose monitors
This episode is a great introduction to learning about living with diabetes —whether you are newly diagnosed or wanting to support a loved one.
American Diabetes Association (ADA) Website: diabetes.org/about-diabetes
ADA Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test: diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test
What is diabetes?
Types of diabetes
Common symptoms of diabetes
Common complications of diabetes
The impact on daily life
Blood sugar management
Monitoring blood sugar levels
Nutritional recommendations
Physical activity recommendations
Mental health + diabetes
How is insulin administered
Continuous Glucose Monitors
Living your best life
Mary's highlight from a recent conference