[Interview] PCOS + Diabetes with Wendy Lopez (from Diabetes Digital)

Find Your Food Voice

Julie Duffy Dillon RDN

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Nutrition

4.9 • 749 Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Julie Duffy Dillon talks with Wendy Lopez about the intricate relationship between PCOS and diabetes. They explore the implications of insulin resistance, the role of nutrition, and the impact of GLP-1 medications on managing these conditions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding personal health without the stigma of blame, advocating for a balanced approach to diet and lifestyle changes. Wendy shares insights on continuous glucose monitoring and the necessity of supportive healthcare conversations, ultimately encouraging listeners to focus on manageable steps towards better health.

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Keywords: PCOS, diabetes, insulin resistance, nutrition, GLP-1, continuous glucose monitoring, weight management, health care, dietitian, health at every size

Outline:

00:00 Introduction and Connection Between PCOS and Diabetes

00:48 Understanding Insulin Resistance in PCOS

02:15 Navigating Healthcare and Testing for PCOS

04:48 The Impact of Fear on Health Choices

06:50 The Role of Carbohydrates in Managing PCOS

09:41 Exploring GLP-1 Medications and Their Effects

12:45 Navigating the Complexities of PCOS Management

19:00 Conclusion

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0:00.0	Welcome aboard the Turkish Airlines podcast channel.
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0:13.6	Welcome aboard the inaugural episode of the Wideen Your World podcast, part of the Turkish Airlines series.
0:26.2	Thank you. podcast, part of the Turkish airline series. The weather. Tomorrow, expect a...
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0:55.9	Welcome to episode 412 of Find Your Food Voice. Today is a conversation with Wendy Lopez, all on
1:03.2	diabetes and PCUS. Let's get to it. Hey there, Voicefinder, Julie Duffy Dylan here, your host and
1:10.4	registered dietitian. I am excited to
1:12.9	unpack this episode where I am talking with Wendy Lopez, who is one of the co-founders of
1:18.8	Diabetes Digital. And we are really getting into the weeds of PCOS and diabetes. And in particular,
1:26.4	how they're connected, why are they connected, and how can
1:30.1	you, someone who is a voice finder. So you are trying your hardest to reject diets, to
1:36.1	recover from your eating disorder, and also manage this really tough chronic condition.
1:42.2	Well, we go into things like GLP-1s, continuous glucose monitors,
1:46.8	and all the fear that has dumped on you by the healthcare team.
1:51.6	We also talk about some lab tests and lots of other things under the sun.
1:56.1	And I was so glad to actually have this conversation with Wendy because I briefly got to meet her in 2019
2:02.2	when I was a part of a weight inclusive podcast panel with Wendy.
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