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Welcome to Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast, an edutaining show all about highs and lows of living with diabetes. Hosted by Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus, both endocrinologists who have been living with diabetes themselves since they were 15, we’re discussing the important topics that people living with diabetes need to know—and no topic is off-limits. From the latest advancements in diabetes medications and devices, to interviews with some of the best minds in diabetes, to personal stories about the ups and downs of dealing with this condition 24/7, we’re ...

In Taking Back Control, Caroline Hutchinson sits down with Dr Ian Baxter, one of Queensland’s most experienced bariatric surgeons, for an honest chat about the science behind weight gain and why it’s not a personal failure.With more than 30 years in surgery and over 5,000 successful procedures, Dr Baxter explains that obesity isn’t about willpower - it’s a medical condition driven by hormones, metabolism, and genetics.

In The Decision Tree, Thomas Goetz proposes a new strategy for thinking about health, one that applies cutting-edge technology and sound science to put us at the center of the equation. An individuals Decision Tree begins with genomics, where $400 and a test tube of spit provides a peek at how your DNA influences your health. It taps self-monitoring and collaborative health tools, where iPhone applications and next-generation monitoring gadgets can help individuals successfully change their behavior, once and for all.