16: The MedShadow Effect with Suzanne Robotti

03/12/24 • 27 min

In this episode, the second installment of our ‘Medication March’ series, you're invited to explore a path in diabetes management that goes beyond just medication. This special episode features Suzanne Robotti from MedShadow, who shares her personal medication journey, a story that underscores the importance of being informed about the potential long-term implications of prescription medications.
The episode highlights the startling reality of the sheer number of people who take prescription drugs, pointing to an over-reliance on medication that often leads to negative outcomes such as emergency hospital visits, with diabetes medications being a predominant driver.
As you listen, you're encouraged to consider the power of diet and lifestyle changes in managing your prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, which can be more effective than medications. The discussion motivates you to question your prescriptions, recognizing side effects, seeking alternatives, and understanding the risks of the 'drug cascade' – taking new medications to address side effects of existing ones.
This series is all about ensuring:
>> You realize you’re not alone in the challenges you may face with healthcare professionals and the healthcare system.
>> You have the information and knowledge about diabetes medications that you need to make informed decisions.
>> You know how to have meaningful dialogue with your doctor to foster a collaborative relationship that actually leads to better health outcomes for you.
>> You become your own best advocate and take charge of your diabetes health.
Please get involved in this conversation!
Visit Type2DiabetesTalk.com and leave your comments on any of the Medication March episodes, or leave us a voice message or send an email with your questions and experiences.
CHAPTERS

1:59 Su's Medication Journey

7:27 Overreliance on Medications

10:16 The Dark Side of Meds

15:05 Don't Overlook Any Side Effects

18:29 Communicating With Your Doctor or Pharmacist

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1:59 Su's Medication Journey

7:27 Overreliance on Medications

10:16 The Dark Side of Meds

15:05 Don't Overlook Any Side Effects

18:29 Communicating With Your Doctor or Pharmacist

Previous Episode

15: Diabetes Unscripted: A Journey Beyond Medication

The conventional medical path for diabetes treatment involves prescribing medication, but is this the only way?
‘Medication March’ kickstarts a much-needed conversation about medication for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Together we’ll take an eye-opening expedition through our 4-part Medication March series, promising to arm you with knowledge and inspire positive action that will help you achieve better health.
Throughout the series we explore the predominant attitudes around prescription drugs, shed light on the critical issues regarding medications, explore the hidden downsides of long-term medication use, and look closer at the effectiveness of diabetes medications.
We’ll engage in thought-provoking conversation that challenges the status quo and the standard medication-centric approach to diabetes treatment. And we’ll also explore whether reducing or eliminating your reliance on prescription drugs is possible, and provide actionable advice on when and how to have that conversation with your doctor.
This series is all about ensuring:
>> You realize you’re not alone in the challenges you may face with healthcare professionals and the healthcare system.
>> You have the information and knowledge about diabetes medications that you need to make informed decisions.
>> You know how to have meaningful dialogue with your doctor to foster a collaborative relationship that actually leads to better health outcomes for you.
>> You become your own best advocate and take charge of your diabetes health.
Please get involved in this conversation!
Visit Type2DiabetesTalk.com and leave your comments on any of the Medication March episodes (and it doesn't have to be during March!), or leave us a voice message or send an email with your questions and experiences.
CHAPTERS

0:00 Changing the Narrative on Diabetes Medication

5:35 Common Attitudes from Healthcare Providers

9:48 Hesitancies in Deprescribing Medications

12:16 Overprescribing Medication Practices

14:25 Feeling Unheard and Unsupported

18:38 Why This Conversation Needs To Happen
Tune in for a series that will redefine your path to wellness and transform your approach to diabetes treatment.
Together we can make a difference!

Next Episode

17: Unspoken Truths About Prescription Medication with Suzanne Robotti

Discover the untold truths of medication safety as we hear from special guest Suzanne Robotti from MedShadow in this third installment of the ‘Medication March’ series.
We explore the often-hidden complexities that come with newly approved drugs and Su’s experience on an FDA advisory committee approving the drug Wogovy for diabetes. We discuss prioritizing safety and advocacy in the realm of medication. Su sheds light on a startling statistic: a considerable proportion of newly approved drugs come with concerning health warnings several years post-approval.
We delve in to address the concerning trend of overprescription and the potential toxic effects of diabetes medications. Importantly, we encourage you to take charge of your health and not shy away from probing your doctor or healthcare team about the necessity and risks of prescribed medications.
It’s up to you to be the boss of your own medicines, and we share ways in which you can do that!
This series is all about ensuring:
>> You realize you’re not alone in the challenges you may face with healthcare professionals and the healthcare system.
>> You have the information and knowledge about diabetes medications that you need to make informed decisions.
>> You know how to have meaningful dialogue with your doctor to foster a collaborative relationship that actually leads to better health outcomes for you.
>> You become your own best advocate and take charge of your diabetes health.
Please get involved in this conversation!
Visit Type2DiabetesTalk.com and leave your comments on any of the Medication March episodes, or leave us a voice message or send an email with your questions and experiences.
CHAPTERS

2:37 Surprising Medication Facts

4:41 Federal Drug Administration Approvals

8:02 Conflicts of Interest

15:59 Medication Risks and Diabetes Reduction

20:08 Taking Charge of Your Own Health

Type 2 Diabetes Talk - 16: The MedShadow Effect with Suzanne Robotti

Transcript

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Quick disclaimer information in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be treated as medical advice . Always consult with your health care team before making changes to your diet , lifestyle supplementation or medication .

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