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The Virgin Diabetic Podcast - #31 Keep Taking Those Statins If You Want Type 2 Diabetes or For It To Get Worse

#31 Keep Taking Those Statins If You Want Type 2 Diabetes or For It To Get Worse

11/03/21 • 21 min

The Virgin Diabetic Podcast

Statin is a medication to lower your cholesterol. This medication works by blocking a substance in your system that it needs to make cholesterol.
Based on 2018 statistics, over 35 million Americans are prescribed statins. There are other drugs that many diabetics are prescribed that also increase your chances of getting diabetes or make things worse.
I do not want anyone running home and throwing away their statin medication. That's not what this episode is about....but it's for raising awareness and letting you know that, lifestyle changes can make a huge impact on your health and your quality of life.
HIGHLIGHTS

  • Definition of Statin and how it works in your system.
  • What is Cholesterol and its link with Diabetes.
  • Where does Cholesterol comes from.
  • Optimal levels of Cholesterol.
  • LDL and HDL Cholesterol.
  • What are Triglycerides.
  • Side effects of Statins and their link to INSULIN RESISTANCE.
  • Have you heard of Steroid Hormones?

GOLD MEDAL QUOTES

  • "I'm pretty sure most people don't even know that our body needs a certain amount of cholesterol."
  • "Did you know that statins can increase your glucose by as much as 12%?"

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Statin is a medication to lower your cholesterol. This medication works by blocking a substance in your system that it needs to make cholesterol.
Based on 2018 statistics, over 35 million Americans are prescribed statins. There are other drugs that many diabetics are prescribed that also increase your chances of getting diabetes or make things worse.
I do not want anyone running home and throwing away their statin medication. That's not what this episode is about....but it's for raising awareness and letting you know that, lifestyle changes can make a huge impact on your health and your quality of life.
HIGHLIGHTS

  • Definition of Statin and how it works in your system.
  • What is Cholesterol and its link with Diabetes.
  • Where does Cholesterol comes from.
  • Optimal levels of Cholesterol.
  • LDL and HDL Cholesterol.
  • What are Triglycerides.
  • Side effects of Statins and their link to INSULIN RESISTANCE.
  • Have you heard of Steroid Hormones?

GOLD MEDAL QUOTES

  • "I'm pretty sure most people don't even know that our body needs a certain amount of cholesterol."
  • "Did you know that statins can increase your glucose by as much as 12%?"

LINKS OF INTEREST

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She defines her book as: "one of the best cookbooks you’ll have on your shelves whether you’re diabetic, pre-diabetic or not. Everything you need to know about sugar substitutes, dairy-free baking, no-carb thickeners, gluten-free options, plant-based protein, sleep, stress, shopping, equipping your kitchen, all in straightforward, no-bs language".
With a lifelong interest in healthy living, she teamed with actress Deidre Hall to write and publish Deidre Hall's Kitchen Closeup (2010) and Deidre Hall's How Does She Do It? (2012). In a previous life, she worked with Silicon Valley companies as a creative director, winning national awards. She has also worked as an actress, makeup artist, screenwriter, illustrator, legal journalist and television Weather Person.
HIGHLIGHTS

  • Whole foods vs the Standard American Diet.
  • What wellness is all about: it's not just about food.
  • Importance of being diagnosed very early from diseases like Diabetes to take action before major symptoms kick in.
  • High blood sugar levels and its correlation with animal fat.
  • Quality proteins such as yeast flakes.

GOLD MEDAL QUOTES

  • "Unless you got a cow outside or a friend with a cow, the dairy that you're eating is not particularly clean food".
  • "The labels that you read in the grocery stores typically WILL NOT be telling you what's really in that food".

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undefined - #32 Getting The Best Out Of Your Pharmacist with Dr. Nana Ama Quansah

#32 Getting The Best Out Of Your Pharmacist with Dr. Nana Ama Quansah

Most likely, many of us aren't benefiting from the knowledge of our pharmacists and that's usually because we see them only as "pill dispensers". But the truth of the matter is that having a trustworthy pharmacist can be a tremendous ally and support when dealing with a disease such as Diabetes.
Today we host Dr. Nana Ama Quansah, an incredible Pharmacist, Diabetes Health Coach, aspiring functional Medicine Practitioner, and an entrepreneur. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Northern Kentucky University and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.
As the founder and CEO of NAQ Pharmacy Consulting, she has empowered focused driven women living with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes to regain control of their health through lifestyle intervention, gain confidence in their ability to lose weight ,reduce their use of prescription medications and learn what to eat without being on a restrictive diet through her DITCH Diabetes signature wellness program.
Her pharmacy consulting practice was founded with the sole purpose of providing a human touch to patient care and to provide healthcare solutions to physician offices and independent pharmacy owners by integrating wellness programs in their practices.
HIGHLIGHTS

  • Why and how Dr. Quansah started her consultancy practice journey within the Diabetes field.
  • Finding options to progressively stop your medications (whenever possible) and replace them with healthy lifestyle changes.
  • The real value of pharmacists and how they can really help us.
  • Common mistakes when trying to lose weight and what our real focus should be.

GOLD MEDAL QUOTES

  • "We pharmacists can help you with lifestyle management, nutrition recommendations, drug interactions, food interactions, make sure you understand the medication that you are on...So make sure you find time to talk to your pharmacist".
  • "People should be tracking how they feel...your focus shouldn't be about counting numbers every day when it comes to weight".

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