#32 Getting The Best Out Of Your Pharmacist with Dr. Nana Ama Quansah
11/17/21 • 27 min
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".
LINKS OF INTEREST
- Visit Dr. Quansah's website www.naqpharmacyconsulting.com
- Follow her on Instagram @dr.nanapharmd and Facebook at NAQ Pharmacy Consulting
- Get her e-book 6 Things you can do now for better blood sugar control at https://payhip.com/drnanapharmd
- Follow The Virgin Diabetic on Instagram and TikTok @thevirgindiabetic
- Visit My Diabetes Concierge Program
- Need someone to talk to about your Diabetes? Book a free consultation with Denise today https://reversemydiabetes.net/
- Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://amzn.to/3auCJl6
- Sign up to the Email list to get diabetes information and special recipes
- Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/
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".
LINKS OF INTEREST
- Visit Dr. Quansah's website www.naqpharmacyconsulting.com
- Follow her on Instagram @dr.nanapharmd and Facebook at NAQ Pharmacy Consulting
- Get her e-book 6 Things you can do now for better blood sugar control at https://payhip.com/drnanapharmd
- Follow The Virgin Diabetic on Instagram and TikTok @thevirgindiabetic
- Visit My Diabetes Concierge Program
- Need someone to talk to about your Diabetes? Book a free consultation with Denise today https://reversemydiabetes.net/
- Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://amzn.to/3auCJl6
- Sign up to the Email list to get diabetes information and special recipes
- Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/
Previous Episode
#31 Keep Taking Those Statins If You Want Type 2 Diabetes or For It To Get Worse
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
- Sign up to the Email list to get notified when webinars and trainings come up.
- If you want to receive a FREE REPORT that helps you Improve Type 2 Diabetes & Boost Your Immune System find the clues in the episode.
This report targets different areas of your health to improve your immune system while improving your diabetes. - Follow The Virgin Diabetic on Instagram and TikTok @thevirgindiabetic
- Get diabetes-friendly recipes and find some useful articles about diabetes at https://reversemydiabetes.net/blog
- Visit My Diabetes Concierge Program
- Need someone to talk to about your Diabetes? Book a free consultation with Denise today https://reversemydiabetes.net/
- Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://amzn.to/3auCJl6
- Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/
Next Episode
#33 Diabetic Drug Used for Weight Loss?
Have you seen the commercials for diabetic drugs where the patient says the drug “unlocks the insulin inside of me”, and then you see people dancing and having a great time?
Sadly, that's not the reality.
Today we're talking about drugs like Victoza, Adlyxin, Trulicity, Ozempic which are weekly injections which sound wonderful that you only have to take a shot once a week! – keep in mind this is not insulin... and other drugs such as Rybelsus, Januvia, Tradjenta, Glipizide, and Glimepiride. Many of these actually do more than just work on your pancreas. They can also work on other organs.
Don’t worry, there’s always more in the works. It seems like there is a steady stream of diabetes drugs coming out on the market. You’ll know when you see another new diabetes drug commercial with people dancing around.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Marketing vs Reality - on your pancreas
- How most doctors approach diabetics' weight problems, relying on these drugs
- Diet and Exercise: the eternal (and natural) companions to drugs in order to see real positive changes
- Deconstructing Trulicity's functionality and side effects based on their own information and data
- Inconsistencies between what's "promised" and the impact of taking some of these drugs
- Beta cell burnout and insulin dependency
- Importance of the C-Peptide test
- WARNING: if you are taking Trulicity or any other similar drug, DO NOT make any changes before consulting with your health care professional.
GOLD MEDAL QUOTES
- "The newer drugs that keep coming out have more and more of these terrible possible side effects".
- "Using a drug of this nature, one that works on the pancreas to produce more insulin can worn over work your pancreas".
- "Losing weight should be a slow process so you retain as much muscle as possible".
LINKS OF INTEREST
- Check out Trulicity's site to verify the information given on this episode https://www.trulicity.com/
- Visit My Diabetes Concierge Program
Need someone to talk to about your Diabetes? Book a free consultation with Denise today https://reversemydiabetes.net/ - Sign up to the Email list to get notified when webinars and trainings come up.
- Follow The Virgin Diabetic on Instagram and TikTok @thevirgindiabetic
- Get diabetes-friendly recipes and find some useful articles about diabetes at https://reversemydiabetes.net/blog
- Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://amzn.to/3auCJl6
- Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/
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