Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Otis Smith is a patient of Dr. Tony's who has had great success using lifestyle to improve his metabolic health. With Dr. Tony's help and support, Otis has been able not only to improve his metabolic health, but also to improve his kidney functioning.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Otis talk about:

• (02:13) Otis' personal and family history with regard to health and career
• (14:48) Otis' feelings and thoughts at the prospect of potentially being a type 1 diabetic
• (18:32) How a doctor can successfully inspire his or her patients to make lifestyle changes to take control of their own health
• (23:54) The most difficult part about changing your lifestyle for the sake of your health and what it took for Otis to make that choice to change
• (27:30) Lifestyle changes besides diet that Otis has implemented
• (32:13) Which aspects of his health Otis will be focusing his attention on over the next year
• (36:21) How to set goals and inspire others to achieve their goals

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