Diabetes: Misconceptions and Long Term Consequences that Could Cost You!
What are the misconceptions and long term consequences of Diabetes?
In this podcast, Dr. Paul M. Bekkum, Dr. Victoria Lau and Dr. Carly Dropik discusses diabetes, focusing on misconceptions, differences between Type 1 and Type 2, and the importance of managing blood sugar levels. They explain that Type 2 diabetes often results from a diet high in simple carbohydrates, leading to insulin insensitivity, while Type 1 can be autoimmune or hereditary, where the pancreas fails to produce insulin. They emphasize the role of insulin in regulating blood sugar and the varied symptoms of diabetes, including excessive thirst and high blood sugar levels.
The conversation also covers the broader health impacts of diabetes, such as slower healing, increased risk of diseases, and complications like neuropathy and skin ulcers. They stress the importance of diet, exercise, and monitoring blood sugar levels to manage or even reverse diabetes, particularly Type 2. The use of continuous blood glucose monitors and functional medicine approaches, including dietary changes, are suggested as effective management strategies.
Dr. Lau highlights the need to understand the long-term effects of diabetes on overall health, including heart and vision problems, and the potential link between diabetes and Alzheimer's (referred to as "Type 3 diabetes"). The discussion also touches on the importance of lifestyle adjustments, like adequate sleep, exercise, stress management, and avoiding late-night eating.
The podcast concludes with an emphasis on proactive health management to extend one's health span to match their lifespan, avoiding disabilities and maintaining independence. They mention the use of therapies like PEMF and laser for treating complications like ulcers and encourage listeners to seek personalized treatment plans and natural solutions for managing diabetes. They remind listeners that November is Diabetes Awareness Month, with a special focus on November 14th.
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