Type 2 Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the Western world. Much of the emphasis in the medical community is based on medications for ‘treating’ Diabetes and oftentimes the discussion of diet and lifestyle gets left behind. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Janel Gordon about using a plant-based diet to improve and reverse your Type 2 Diabetes. Yes, reversing your Type 2 Diabetes is possible contrary to what we were taught in medical school. I hope you find this discussion beneficial.

We discuss:

- Her background starting in Lifestyle Medicine and how that translates into practice. 

- What is the role of diet in type 2 diabetes?

- What she recommends to patients when she talks to them about type 2 diabetes management. 

- What aspects of diet do we get wrong when talking about Type 2 Diabetes 

- A few case studies of patients with Type 2 Diabetes that have benefited from diet changes. 

Guest Bio:

Dr. Janel Gordon, M.D., DipABOM, DipABLM, is a Board Certified Family, Obesity & Lifestyle Medicine Physician. Dr. Gordon is certified in Plant-based Nutrition by the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and Cornell University. She is certified in Culinary Coaching by Harvard Medical School, The Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Gordon was recently selected as a Leading Physician Well-being Fellow with the American Academy of Family Physicians, through which she is receiving further training in leadership development, program development, and quality improvement.

Dr. Gordon has special interests in culinary medicine, food security, community development, and sustainable efforts. She enjoys spending time with loved ones, traveling, and discovering delicious and nutritious foods near and far.

Connect with Dr. Gordon

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janel-gordon-md-dipabom-dipablm-18ba339b/

https://www.instagram.com/janelgordonmd/

Connect with Dr. Akhter

Website: www.madinamedicine.com

Email: info@madinamedicine.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dromarakhter 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dromarakhter/ 

Millions of Americans suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea or another Sleep-related breathing disorder. Risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, Diabetes, smoking, etc. have all led to a higher incidence of sleep apnea. The diagnosis and treatment of this condition are essential to improving health and preventing unwanted complications such as heart failure, worsening high blood pressure, lower androgen levels, strokes, heart attacks, and even a shorter lifespan! Furthermore, those patients who are already getting treated with a CPAP still struggle and the causes of that are often not discussed. In this podcast episode, I speak with Dr. Audrey Wells, a sleep medicine physician, and expert in this area. You won’t want to miss this.

We discuss:

• What are the different stages of sleep and their importance?

• What is considered good sleep?

• What are the main things we can do to improve sleep hygiene?

• What are the different types of sleep-related breathing disorders?

• What are the best diagnostic tests for Obstructive Sleep Apnea? 

• What about the Validity of WatchPat, night owl, etc.?

• What to do if sleep isn't good despite using a CPAP?

• Efficacy of sleep tracking devices such as Oura Ring etc. 

Guest Bio

Dr. Audrey Wells is a seasoned sleep medicine physician and professional mindset coach. She is on a mission to help people with sleep apnea get fully treated without sacrificing comfort. She offers a comprehensive library of self-directed courses, a group coaching program, and a private Facebook community. There are free educational resources and more on her website SuperSleepMD.com. 

Connect with Dr. Wells

Website: www.supersleepmd.com

Connect with Dr. Akhter

Website: www.madinamedicine.com

Email: info@madinamedicine.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dromarakhter 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dromarakhter/ 

Chronic pain affects so many people in this country and now those numbers are rising due to symptoms from Long COVID. Pain is extremely common after COVID and many patients suffer continued symptoms without effective relief. My guest today deals with this on a daily basis and aims to help patients overcome their chronic pain. We had a fascinating discussion about all things related to pain and what the best strategies are to tackle these complex issues.

We discuss:

1. Pain symptoms after COVID - are they real?

2. The truth about steroids, i.e. cortisone and their use.

3. Back pain - the many causes and what can be done about it?

4. What is an epidural injection?

5. Some common causes of hip pain and how best to manage them.

Guest Bio:

Ramesh M. Singa, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician with the team at Republic Spine and Pain in Georgetown, Leander, and Austin, Texas.  After completing his undergrad and graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, anesthesiology residency at RWJ Barnabas, and pain medicine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Singa practiced interventional pain management and anesthesiology in California for four years. He and his wife then moved to Texas in 2021.

Connect with Dr. Singa

Website: https://www.treatpainnow.com/provider/ramesh-singa-md

Instagram: www.instagram.com/doc.singa

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@docsinga

Connect with Dr. Akhter

Website: www.madinamedicine.com

Email: info@madinamedicine.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dromarakhter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dromarakhter/