The Diabetes Podcast®

Ever feel like the moment you got a diabetes diagnosis, your plate became public property? In this episode, Richie and Amber (a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator with 23+ years of experience) unpack the hidden judgment behind everyday comments like "Are you allowed to eat that?" They break down why your A1C is a biomarker — not a character assessment — why the word "noncompliant" needs to be retired, and why Ty...

If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes, food suddenly becomes unbelievably complicated. In this episode, Richie and Amber tackle the most common question they receive: "Can you just tell me what to eat?" Discover why strict meal plans and restrictive diets fail in the real world, and learn how to build a sustainable, individualized approach to nutrition that actually fits your lifestyle and helps you ach...

Did you know the American Diabetes Association's 2026 Standards of Care now name automated insulin delivery (AID) as the preferred method over multiple daily injections — even for adults with Type 2 diabetes?

In this episode, Richie and Amber wrap up their three-part series on diabetes technology by tackling a question most people with Type 2 diabetes have never been asked: "If you need insulin today, why are you still doing i...

Confused about which CGM is right for you? Amber (RD/LD, CDCES) and Richie compare the three major continuous glucose monitors in the U.S.: Dexcom G7, FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus, and the Eversense 365 implant.

Topics: accuracy (MARD), warmup times, calibration mistakes, why "compression lows" aren't real lows, insurance vs. OTC pricing, and 5 questions to ask before panicking over a number. Plus: why the CGM isn't your judge — it'...

Ever had your CGM alarm go off in the middle of the night, telling you your blood sugar is dangerously low — only to feel completely fine? You're not alone, and you're not imagining it.

In this episode, Richie and Amber break down the truth about Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs): what they actually measure inside your body, why there's a natural delay between a finger-stick reading and a CGM reading, what a "MARD" score mean...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your diabetes management? Did you achieve remission, only to see your blood sugar numbers creep back up? You are not alone, and it is absolutely not your fault.

In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast, Richie and Amber Wilhoit tackle the reality of diabetes setbacks. We discuss why stress and cortisol cause massive blood sugar spikes, why diabetes medication is a helpful tool rather than a personal fa...

Are you making one of these common mistakes with your Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes? In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast, Amber (RD/LD, CDCES with 23+ years of clinical experience) and Richie break down nine everyday beliefs and habits that quietly sabotage progress — and what to do instead.

You'll learn why beta cell function is already at 50% by the time most people are diagnosed, why consistency beats perfection every...

Are you doing everything right but still feel like you're failing at managing your diabetes? After 23+ years in clinical diabetes care, Amber shares the most heartbreaking and eye-opening lessons she’s learned directly from patients. We discuss the real fears behind a diagnosis, the hidden financial costs (like the Medicare Part D deductible), the overwhelming burden of diabetes burnout, and why hope is ultimately more powerf...

If you've been told you have prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes, this episode is for you. Amber and Richie unpack why so few people ever hear about remission early in their diagnosis journey—and why that has to change.

Drawing on over 23 years of clinical diabetes care experience, Amber explains why denial is often the first emotional response to a diagnosis, why the very language of "being diabetic" can become an identity trap, ...

Did you know that gestational diabetes is actually a metabolic "stress test"? In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast, Amber and Richie wrap up their series on reproductive health by breaking down what happens after the baby is born. For many moms, the finger sticks stop and the diagnosis is forgotten in the chaos of raising a newborn. But ignoring gestational diabetes can leave you with a 7-fold higher risk of developing Type 2 di...

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If you had gestational diabetes, you may have asked yourself: Did I change my baby’s future?

In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast®, we break down the real science behind gestational diabetes, epigenetics, and post pregnancy metabolic heal...

Are you struggling with PCOS, stubborn weight gain, or irregular cycles? You are not alone, and it is absolutely not your fault. In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast, Amber (RD, CDCES) and Richie break down the misunderstood world of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). We explain how insulin resistance acts as a loud voice in your body, disrupting your hormones and causing frustrating symptoms like acne, facial hair, and weight ...

If you've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you might be feeling scared or wondering what you did wrong. Take a deep breath: it is not your fault.

In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast®, Amber (RD/LD, CDCES) and Richie break down the incredible physiology of pregnancy. We explain why your body actually creates insulin resistance on purpose to feed your growing baby, and why sometimes, the pancreas just can't keep up with ...

Are you tired of a healthcare system that treats you like a number instead of a person? In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast®, Richie and Amber sit down with Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh, a board-certified specialist in geriatrics and lifestyle medicine. We explore the powerful connection between Type 2 diabetes, aging, and cognitive health. Dr. Golnosh breaks down why traditional medicine often waits until you are sick to offer help...

Are your insulin-producing cells gone forever, or just taking a nap? In Episode 63 of The Diabetes Podcast®, Amber and Richie explore the fascinating science of pancreatic beta cells. If you have Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you may have been told that your pancreas is broken and that diabetes is a one-way street. We are here to tell you that is not the whole story!

We break down how beta cells get exhausted from years of insuli...

Are you eating well, taking your medications, and moving your body, but your blood sugar numbers still won't budge? The missing puzzle pieces might be your body's two "forgotten organs": your fat and your gut microbiome.

In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast®, Amber (RD, CDCES) and Richie dive deep into the biology of why your body fat is not just a storage unit, but a massive, highly active hormone factory. We break down the cri...

Are you tired of obsessing over every calorie, carb, and number on the scale? In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast, Amber and Richie sit down with Terri Chrisman, a board-certified nutritionist with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Terri breaks down the 6 Pillars of a Healthy Lifestyle and explains why daily habits matter far more than a single snapshot of your lab results.

We discuss how to transition to a plant-forw...

Are you doing everything right but your blood sugar is still high? You are not crazy, and you are not being gaslit by your body. In this episode of The Diabetes Podcast, Amber (RD, CDCES) and Richie break down 4 of the 12 core defects of diabetes to help you understand exactly what is happening behind the scenes.

We explain why your blood sugar spikes overnight (The Dawn Phenomenon), how stress and cortisol create stubborn visceral...

Are you tired of spending money on diabetes supplements that don't work? In the final episode of our series on "The Grift," Amber and Richie reveal the 5 actual levers that move the needle for Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes. We break down the science of visceral fat, skeletal muscle, liver sensitivity, fiber, and sleep—and show you exactly how to lower your A1C without falling for expensive scams.

Take courage! You can do th...