Sound Bites With Melissa Joy Dobbins

Researchers continue to explore and build on existing knowledge regarding the role of the gut microbiome and food choices in the pathophysiology and management of numerous chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and even mental health disorders. This episode addresses the impact of food choices in shaping the gut microbiome, including what nutrients feed the gut microbiome, and the current science on the gut microbiome’s impact on health outcomes and disease. Guests on this show include a renowned endocrinologist who has spent his career in diabetes care and research focused on the role of the gut in diabetes management, and a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist who is well versed in this science, nutrition management and the use of probiotics. Tune in to this episode to learn about: the gut microbiome’s impact on various chronic diseases the impact of proper nutrition in shaping the gut microbiome, a