168: The Gut Microbiome & Type 2 Diabetes – Dr. Orville Kolterman and Kristin Neusel

<p>A growing body of evidence suggests that specific, naturally occurring gut bacteria are under-represented in the intestinal tracts of individuals developing, and with, type 2 diabetes and that their functions impact glucose and insulin homeostasis.</p> <p>This podcast offers listeners a deeper understanding of the changes that occur in the gut microbiome and how certain food choices and eating patterns, along with the use of a novel probiotic, can potentially improve glucose and A1c levels.</p> <p>Guests on this show include <strong><em>Dr. Orville Kolterman, MD,</em></strong> a renowned endocrinologist who has spent his career in diabetes care and research focused on the role of the gut in diabetes management, and <strong><em>Kristin Neusel, MS, RD, LD, CDCES,</em></strong> a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist well versed in this science, probiotics and the nutrition management of type 2 diabetes.</p> <p>Tune in to this episode to learn about:</p> <ul> <li>the pathophysiologic changes that occur in the gut microbiome of people with type 2 diabetes, including the role of butyrate, a short chain fatty acid, in the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) physiologic pathway</li> <li>the beneficial functions of the gut bacteria that may be missing in the gut microbiomes of people with or developing type 2 diabetes</li> <li>the food and nutrition changes people with early diagnosed type 2 diabetes can make to increase their intake of a broad spectrum of dietary fibers, particularly those containing or leading to the production of short chain fatty acids</li> <li>the science and evidence for the use of a specific probiotic to assist with the dietary management of type 2 diabetes</li> </ul> <p>This episode is sponsored by Pendulum Therapeutics, the developer and manufacturer of the medical probiotic Pendulum Glucose Control. We thank them for their sponsorship and support of the podcast.</p> <p>Full shownotes and links to resources at <a href= "http://www.SoundBitesRD.com/