Sound Bites With Melissa Joy Dobbins

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. 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. Guests on this show include Dr. Orville Kolterman, MD, a renowned endocrinologist who has spent his career in diabetes care and research focused on the role of the gut in diabetes management, and Kristin Neusel, MS, RD, LD, CDCES, 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. Tune in to this episode to learn about: the pathophysiologic changes that occur in the gut microbiome of people with type 2 d