Lets talk drugs!

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08/15/20 • 36 min

In this episode we’re talking about drugs. Not the recreational ones but the basic medication that most diabetics are given when you’re newly diagnosed. Metformin is very common amongst pre-diabetics and those diagnosed with type 2. But what is it exactly? How does it make you feel? Side effects?

We’ll talk through all of this and what my personal experience with it has been. Remember, I’m not a doctor so be sure to talk with your physician if you have any questions specific to what it means for you. My experience may not be the same as you. Just in case maybe don’t eat while you’re listening to this one..

KEY POINTS What is Metformin? Literally

What it does
How it can potentially affect you
How it affected me

My past and current medication regime

Original prescription that I received
How it worked for me...or didn’t
My current prescription and how it’s working for me

No more meds please

Reflection on the vicious cycle of being medicated
Family story time anyone?
My perspective on the medical industry and the documentary that inspired this thought

Find more at www.healinginhindsight.comResources

The Magic Pill

What the Health: The What the Health website has a fact page that lists a lot of information about diabetes. I have not personally checked into this myself so please be sure to do your own research. I am not vegan nor can I confirm that what’s mentioned in the film is accurate for me. At the end of the day, everyone’s body is different and it’s up to you to learn and understand what works for you. If that’s being plant based or not, make that decision for yourself.

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KEY POINTS What is Metformin? Literally

What it does
How it can potentially affect you
How it affected me

My past and current medication regime

Original prescription that I received
How it worked for me...or didn’t
My current prescription and how it’s working for me

No more meds please

Reflection on the vicious cycle of being medicated
Family story time anyone?
My perspective on the medical industry and the documentary that inspired this thought

Find more at www.healinginhindsight.comResources

The Magic Pill

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Healing in Hindsight is edited and managed by host Taylor DanieleTM

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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Previous Episode

More about your new favorite drug

Welcome back to another episode! In this episode, I wanted to kind of piggyback on the last one where we learned about what Metformin is, how it works with your body, and some of the side effects you can expect with it. Something that I wanted to include in our learnings about Metformin is timing.

I know. It’s already one thing to have to take the medication but now you have to time it?? Sort of. It’s more so understanding how timing can affect your blood sugar levels when you’re eating and taking your meds. The good news is it’s short and sweet. Time is of the essence right?

KEY POINTS

Your body is in a constant cycle
Why timing matters
Digest, drugs, rest, rinse and repeat

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How to prepare yourself before and after being diagnosed

Today we’re going to talk about preparation. So you’re about to have your doctor’s appointment. You’re nervous. You’re not sure what to expect or what to ask. What do you do? Not to worry. In this episode we go over how to prepare, things to potentially expect when you talk to your doctor, and other tools and tips to jumpstart your road to recovery.

Being prepared about what to potentially expect can help you maximize time with your doctor. We all know you spend 30 minutes waiting and 5 minutes discussing. The quicker you can get to the point the better right?