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DO YOU KNOW THE EARLY SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF TYPE 1 DIABETES?

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month!

In this episode, we are joined by Mrs. Lola Threat. She graciously tells the story of her grandson being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at just 8 years old, in hopes of helping others recognize the possible early signs and symptoms in their loved ones to ensure prompt treatment.

She explains the early signs and symptoms that he experienced, as well as the emotional and psychological impact that his diagnosis had on him and his entire family. You don't want to miss her tell her story!

We also outline the most common signs and symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes, as well as some that are not so common. We then discuss the importance of proper management of new onset Type 1 Diabetes, especially in pediatric patients, and discuss the story of Kisses for Kycie.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

1. The early signs and symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes
2. Other common signs and symptoms associated with new onset Type 1 Diabetes
3. The psychological impact that this diagnosis can have on the patient and the patient's family
4. The peak age of onset of Type 1 Diabetes
5. The causes of Type 1 Diabetes
6. The treatments for Type 1 Diabetes
7. The risks of failure to properly treat Type 1 Diabetes
8. The history of the discovery of insulin
9. Resources for patient's and family members who are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WILL LEARN:

1. The catastrophic outcome that can occur if new onset Type 1 Diabetes is not initially managed properly
2. The importance of making the diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes rapidly, and ensuring proper treatment

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Kisses for Kycie
2. American Diabetes Association
3. JDRF
4. Beyond Type 1

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Would You Like to Know Tips for Hair Loss and Alopecia?

In this episode, we briefly discuss the causes of hair loss. We then jump right in to the information that you're looking for! We discuss over the counter treatments for hair loss and alopecia including topical solutions, shampoos, and vitamins. We also discuss the importance of a healthy diet, as well as removing any toxins. We also discuss a few of the prescription medicines that are used to treat hair loss and alopecia.

In this episode, you will learn:

1. Reasons for hair loss and alopecia
2. Over the counter treatments for hair loss
3. The ingredients to look for when purchasing a shampoo for hair loss
4. How to use Rogaine, and how it works
5. The side effects of Rogaine
6. The mechanism of action of oral Minoxidil, and the risks and benefits of taking this oral medication
7. Vitamin deficiencies that are proven to cause hair loss
8. Prescription medications that are used to treat hair loss
9. The side effects of hair cosmetics
10. The importance of establishing a relationship with a primary care provider

If you've not yet listened to our previous episode about the causes of hair loss, you can listen here!

Research Articles Mentioned in this Episode:

The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review

Hair Cosmetics for the Hair Loss Patient

Diet and hair loss: effects of nutrient deficiency and supplement use

Are Minoxidil 2%, 5%, and 10% Equally Effective?

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Is your hair falling out, and you don't understand why?

Make sure you listen until the very end to hear us discuss the potential causes of hair loss, as well as explain to you the information that you need to provide your doctor when seeing them for hair loss.

November is National Healthy Skin Month, and hair and scalp-related disorders fall under this category!

In this episode, we are joined by Saranan Mitchell, who is a Master Cosmetologist at Tuscan Sky Salon of Douglas.

Saranan brings a unique perspective to hair loss that healthcare providers can learn from. She also reminds us that it's important to remember the basics when talking with our patients and providing education.

Saranan shares personal stories from her professional experience that we can all learn from, and she explains how helping clients has in return been cathartic for her.

She also shares a personal story of a time she interacted with the healthcare system, and explains that she still remembers today the kindness she was shown.

Saranan talks with us about how her clients expect to be treated, her desire to connect with them on a personal level, and how this has helped her be one of the most successful in her profession!

In this episode, you will learn:

1. How to care for wigs
2. The importance of telling your doctor (or beautician) which medications you are taking
3. About hair loss while taking medications such as Mounjaro and Wegovy
4. The potential causes of hair loss, including:
   1. Scalp diseases
   2. Telogen Effluvium
   3. Trauma
   4. Burns
   5. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
   6. Chemotherapy and Radiation
   7. Malnutrition
   8. Rapid Weight Loss
   9. Diabetes
   10. Infection

For healthcare providers, you will learn:

1. The benefits of understanding your non-medical resources
2. The benefits of embracing new co-workers and supporting their growth
3. The importance of remembering to educate patients about the basics
4. Differential diagnoses to consider when a patient presents with hair loss

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Tuscan Sky Salon & Spa of Douglas
2. Locks of Love

If you would like to make an appointment at Tuscan Sky Salon & Spa of Douglas, you can do that here!

Tuscan Sky Salon & Spa of Douglas

612 North Madison Avenue

Douglas, GA 31533

912.292.0628

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Did you know that systemic medical conditions can manifest as a skin condition?

Absolutely they can! This is one of the many reasons why it is so important to have a relationship with a healthcare provider that you know and trust.

The American Academy of Dermatology Association has named November as National Healthy Skin Month!

We are joined this week by Hallie Brigmond, who is a Physician Assistant at Georgia Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center in Douglas, GA. She has a passion for taking care of and loving on her patients, as well as helping women simplify their skincare and makeup routine.

We discuss the importance of taking care of patients as if they are family members, and we cover topics such as skin cancer, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, acne, botox, skincare routines, and rosacea. We also talk about the psychological impact that skin conditions can have on a person, including myself.

Still have questions about your skin after listening to this episode, be sure to go to our website Marked Medicine, and click on the "Ask Dr. Mark" tab to submit your questions!

In this episode you will learn:

• The impact of skin conditions on your mental health
• About the most common cancer
• The importance of a skincare regimen
• The safety of botox
• The interactions between makeup and acne treatments
• How chemicals can harm your skin
• What is Mohs surgery
• The importance of researching your skincare products and their ingredients
• About Seint Makeup by Hallie Brigmond

For the Healthcare Provider, you will learn:

• The importance of asking why?
• The importance of treating patients as if they are members of your own family
• The importance of talking to your patients about the issues that bother them most
• The importance of taking a personal history including asking about any products that your patient is currently using, or has used
• The importance of providing your patients with education about their condition
• The impact of dermatological conditions on your patient's mental health
• When you should refer your patients to a dermatologist

During the Phone-A-Friend Segment, you will learn:

• The basic facts about rosacea
• The four forms of rosacea
• The causes of rosacea
• The triggers of rosacea
• How to track your triggers
• The treatments for rosacea

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT SKIN CONDITIONS AND SKINCARE

• Hallie Brigmond
• Seint Makeup
• Georgia Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center
• American Academy of Dermatology Association

You can find Hallie:

• On Facebook at Hallie Brigmond: Skincare Solutions
• On Instagram at @halliebrigmond
• At www.halliebrigmond.com

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Dense breast tissue and breast cancer risk, is a yearly mammogram enough?

Margie Singleton was not informed that her dense breast tissue could not be adequately screened for breast cancer with a routine mammogram. After receiving a "normal" mammogram result, she found a breast lump. Thankfully her doctor ordered an ultrasound, but she was unfortunately diagnosed with breast cancer. She is now a breast cancer survivor, but she didn't stop with beating cancer! She worked tirelessly to have a law passed that requires a woman's breast density to be reported on mammogram reports, and for her to be informed of the density and made aware that a mammogram alone may not be sufficient for detecting breast cancer within dense breasts. But did Margie stop there? Of course not! She is the founder of Margie's Army Foundation where she has made it her passion to educate women about dense breast tissue and breast cancer risk. Her foundation also helps financially support women who are battling breast cancer. She joins us in this episode to share her journey in the hopes of saving lives!

Guess what? You still haven't heard the best part of this story. Because of Margie's passion for ensuring that this never happens to another woman, she saved her friend Liane's life. Liane Willard also joins us in this episode to tell us how Margie's work both during and after her battle with breast cancer saved her life, as well as provide information for the importance of advocating for yourself and your health!

Important info: This was our first virtual interview, and we are so blessed that these ladies were willing to join us so that all of you can be empowered with this life-saving information! However, the connection was a little fuzzy in some places. But we are begging you not to let that stop you from listening to the information that these two incredible women are working so hard to share. We truly believe that this information could save your life!

In this episode, you will learn:

• The number of breast cancers that are not diagnosed in women with dense breast tissue when their only imaging study is a mammogram

• How Margie is saving lives with Margie's Army Foundation

• How to determine if you have dense breasts

• The significance of dense breast tissue and breast cancer risk

• The importance of Breast Self-Exams

• There is still more work to do in getting insurance laws changed!

For healthcare providers:

• The importance of informing women of their breast density

• The significance of breast density, and how to determine if a mammogram is sufficient for your patient

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT BREAST CANCER SCREENING GUIDELINES FOR WOMEN WITH DENSE BREAST TISSUE

• Margie's Law
• Breast Density Matters
• FDA National Reporting Standard

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT DENSE BREAST TISSUE

• Dense Breast Tissue: What it Means to Have Dense Breasts by Mayo Clinic
• Information from the National Cancer Institute

YOU CAN DONATE TO Margie's Army Foundation HERE!

You can find Margie's Army Foundation on Facebook HERE!

If you have not already listened to the previous episode of the Marked Medicine podcast about breast cancer awareness, you can listen here Why Should I Get A Mammogram? A Breast Cancer Survivor Shares the Importance of Early Detection, Intervention, and A Strong Support System with Patti Elliott and Lou Hennesy

TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION ON HOW AND WHEN TO PERFORM A BREAST SELF-EXAM, CLICK HERE!

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Passionately Pink Day is Thursday, October 26, 2023!

Breast Cancer Is The Second Leading Cause of Cancer Death Among Women In The United States

Every two minutes, a woman in the US is diagnosed with breast cancer. In a room full of eight women, at least one of them will likely be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime.

This will likely impact someone that you know very well, and possibly even you!

Why should you get a mammogram?

You will find the answer to this question and so much more in this special episode of the Marked Medicine podcast.

Breast cancer screening has been proven to lower the death rate by 26%. Almost 2/3 of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are diagnosed at a localized stage which yields a 99% survival rate. So screening does work!

In this episode, Mrs. Patti Elliott, a breast cancer survivor, joins us and details the importance of screening and early detection, and details how that likely saved her life. She is also very honest about the fact that she is lucky to have had a very strong support system throughout her journey, but she witnessed firsthand that this is not the case for all women. Patti is able to share the importance of supporting women who are battling breast cancer from the point of view of a woman who has walked this journey. Her compassion for women that she met during her journey is palpable, and this is definitely a story that you don't want to miss!

Mrs. Lou Hennesy, who is a member of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Douglas, Georgia, also joins us in this episode. This groups is also nicknamed "Douglas is Passionately Pink!" She shares the reason that this group of women is passionate about raising awareness for breast cancer screening, and she details all that her group is currently doing to raise money for the women in her community who are currently battling breast cancer.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• The statistics of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer in the US
• The statistics of men who are diagnosed with breast cancer in the US
• The importance of screening for breast cancer, and how screening improves outcomes
• The different types of screening tools available
• The current Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
• The importance of having a relationship with a primary care provider
• The importance of a strong support system from a breast cancer survivor
• The things that Douglas is Passionately Pink is doing to raise awareness and money for the women in their community who are battling breast cancer
• How you can help Douglas is Passionately Pink

If you would like to make a donation to Douglas is Passionately Pink, you can mail it to

Douglas is Passionately Pink

311 Columbia Avenue

Douglas, GA 31533

DURING THE "PHONE-A-FRIEND" SEGMENT:

• Dr. Mark recaps the statistics of those diagnosed with breast cancer
• Dr. Mark recaps the current Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

You can learn more about the current Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines at:

Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

What is Breast Cancer Screening?

YOU CAN FIND STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PERFORM A BREAST SELF-EXAM

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About 1 in 7 Women Experience Postpartum Depression

In today's episode, we are joined by the host of the top-ranking podcast, The CEO Teacher, Kayse Morris. She takes us back to a difficult time in her life, which was just before the launch of her successful career. Kayse had recently given birth to her second baby boy, and she was diagnosed with postpartum depression.

She is very vulnerable in sharing with us just how deep her condition had taken her before she received the medical help that she deserved. She is passionate in her desire to let other women know that she hopes to help remove the stagima that is associated with women seeking help and taking medication for postpartum depression. It is her goal to let listeners know that there is medical help available, and there should be no shame associated with seeking help.

Since receiving medical help for her own postpartum depression, she has created a multi-million dollar business by teaching teachers how to make money online! She is an excellent example of how proper medical attention can help you overcome postpartum depression so that you can live the life you deserve.

In this episode you will learn:

• About Kayse's journey with postpartum depression.
• The signs and symptoms of postpartum depression.
• The importance of ignoring any stigma associated with seeking medical help and taking medication for postpartum depression if your doctor decides that the benefits outweigh the risks.

For the Healthcare Provider:

• The importance of treating each patient with kindness and respect.
• The positive outcome that was achieved for this patient with postpartum depression, because her doctor showed compassion.

You can find all of Kayse's resources at:

• https://kaysemorris.com/

You can listen to Kayse's podcast episode about her personal journey with postpartum depression here

Other Resources for Postpartum Depression:

https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/postpartum-depression

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Everyone Has A Story, And Its So Important To Be Willing To Listen

Have you ever wondered how you can possibly recognize your inner beauty and find your inner joy when you're going through a difficult situation? Maybe you are experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety. Maybe you are struggling with mental health, and it's not related to postpartum depression and anxiety at all. Are you struggling with the barriers put in place by society and are they preventing you from seeking help for your mental health? Are you a healthcare provider that would like to expand your knowledge about how you can help others seek their inner beauty and joy, and you need a testimony of hope from someone that has conquered depression and anxiety and is very successful today. If any of the above things sound like you, you are in for a treat!

The importance of self care for mental health can not be overstated, and self care activities don't have to be hard or expensive. You can read a book, take a walk, or even do something to help someone else recognize their own self worth! As a healthcare provider, we can teach our patients coping mechanisms, or even reassure them that mental health health is just as important as physical health, and treatment with medication is not something to be frowned upon.

In today's episode, we will be talking with Courtney Sheffield who is a registered nurse turned makeup artist, but most importantly wife and mama to six beautiful girls. She details her journey through postpartum depression and anxiety, and shares with us the impact that working on her self-confidence has had on not only her, but everyone around her. She is very candid and raw about coming to the realization that there was no way she could fully love those around her, until she began loving herself. She shares with us how she uses her extensive medical background and personal experiences with depression and anxiety to now pour into women in a different way, and help them recognize that looking beautiful is nice, but feeling beautiful is life changing!

Courtney is now a makeup artist for Seint Beauty, and she explains that makeup isn't magic, but it's the vehicle that helped her begin to work on her own self-esteem, confidence, and joy. If you are struggling with your mental health, or know someone that is, you don't want to miss this episode. She radiates joy and will certainly fill you with the motivation that you need to begin loving yourself. Her story is also a testimony of hope that we as a medical community can share with our patients who are struggling with their mental health. Courtney's story will certainly give hope to anyone struggling.

This episode is an amazing intersection between the medical and nonmedical. We will learn the importance of a positive mental outlook, and we will also touch on a few skin conditions including rosacea and eczema. Most importantly, we will learn the importance of focusing on the people and patients that we are caring for, and treating them as if they are members of your own family.

In this episode you will learn:

For the Patient:

• The signs and symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression

• The importance of talking to your doctor to determine the risks/benefits of medications that are used to treat postpartum depression and anxiety

• How to embrace your coping mechanisms to get through difficult times

• The safety of Seint Beauty products

• Tips for when you have sensitive skin

For the Healthcare Provider:

• The impact of knowing your community resources

• The importance of coping mechanisms and individualized care

• The honor of being able to help others

• Skin care tips that you can share with your patients

• The importance of ensuring proper follow-up for your patients

• Health History questions to ask your patient if they have skin problems

During the Phone-A-Friend Segment, Dr. Mark will answer:

• Who can parents turn to if your teenager has acne?

• What are the basic treatments of acne?

• The importance of establishing a relationship with your primary care provider.

How to Find Courtney:

The Beauty Seeker Text Line is 912-470-4424

You can check out her website here: Beauty Seeker

You can find her on Instagram @thecourtneysheffield

You can check out her Facebook group here

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

www.beautyseeker.org

https://chp.georgiasouthern.edu/nursing/

Other helpful resources:

Georgia Chapter of Postpartum Support International (psichapters.com)

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Information About Dyslexia And Why Early Diagnosis Is Important

It is estimated that 1 in 5 children struggle with reading, and this could be due to dyslexia.

Did you know that a dyslexia diagnosis has nothing to do with overall IQ?

In this week's episode we are joined by Rhianna Lewis, and her mother, Julee Brooke Lewis. Rhianna is in the 11th grade at Coffee High School, and first became self-aware that she struggled with reading between the ages of 5 and 6 years old. With her family's support, she now advoctes for others with dyslexia, and hopes to make everyone aware that there is hope for those that have a dyslexia diagnosis. She now uses her voice to talk about her struggles in hopes that she can help others! She walks us through her journey of decoding dyslexia, and the best part...she has started her own initiative for dyslexia awarenss. She tells us the steps she took to get her hometown to recognize October 6, 2023, as Dyslexia Day in Douglas, GA. She is also selling t-shirts for dyslexia awareness, and will be donating all of the proceeds to the Coffee County Board of Educations and their literacy program.

Rhianna's mother, Julee Brooke, is very candid about the concerns that she had for her daughter, as well as the obstacles that they worked to overcome to get to where they are today. She encourages you to follow your intuition, and advocate for your child!

In this episode, you will learn:

• The early signs of dyslexia
• How a mother first recoginized the signs of dyslexia in her daughter
• Tips for recognizing the signs of dyslexia
• What to do if you think your child may have dyslexia
• The importance of early diagnosis and early intervention for dyslexia
• The causes of dyslexia
• The different types of dyslexia
• If dyslexia only impacts reading
• The impact that a dyslexia diagnosis can have on a family
• The importance of advocating for your child if you think they may have a dyslexia diagnosis
• How you can find someone to test your child for dyslexia
• How you can find a tutor for dyslexia
• The things that our local educators are doing to help recognize students with dyslexia
• Most importantly: You will learn that there is hope for those with dyslexia, and that you can also decode dyslexia!
• You can find other helpful resources here

For the healthcare providers, you will learn:

• How to recognize the early signs of dyslexia
• How to formerly diagnosis a patient with dyslexia
• The importance of a proper diagnosis
• Referral sources for your patients with dyslexia
• The coexistent conditions that are often associated with dyslexia
• The neurobiology of dyslexia and how it creates a processing delay in children

During our "phone a friend" segment at the end of the show, Dr. Mark will answer questions about dyslexia that have been submitted by our listeners!

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT DYSLEXIA RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

• Decoding Dyslexia With Rhianna
• International Dyslexia Association of Georgia
• International Dyslexia Association
• Overcoming Dyslexia
• Referral Sources

You can purchase a t-shirt to help Rhianna raise money for the Coffee County Board of Education's literacy program here!

If you would like to contact Rhianna and ask her to speak at your next event about her journey with dyslexia, contact her here!

Check out this book recommendation about dyslexia here!

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Join us today as we talk with Chris Sheffield and Ethan Kramer about the work that they do to raise mental health awareness and provide resources for the youth in their community.

Chris Sheffield is an excellent example of how you can begin to initiate change within your community. Following the untimely passing of a young girl in his hometown, Chris and other community members decided that it was time to take action. As a result, the Know Your Worth Collaborative was founded, and Chris is now the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Chris explains that the goal of the Know Your Worth Collaborative is to teach teens that their lives have meaning, worth, and value. You can find more information @KYWstore.com.

Ethan Kramer is an outstanding example to follow if you are a teen and have ever thought about working to raise awareness amongst your fellow peers. Ethan understands that mental health awareness is very important for teenagers. And the best part? He is the founder of the initiative Today Will Be Better Apparel, and his mission is to raise money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Georgia). NAMI Georgia's mission is to support Georgia communities in ensuring that mental health issues are treated with the same level of attention as physical health issues. You can read more about Ethan's initiative on his website Today Will Be Better Apparel, where he will have more information about how you can purchase his newly designed t-shirt in early 2024. He shared with us that he was overwhelmed by the amount of support that he received from his community this past year, and he hopes that everyone will check his website out and help support his initiative!

IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, YOU WILL LEARN:

• Ways that you as a parent can best talk to your child about their mental health
• How to promote mental health awareness as a student
• What to do for mental health awareness in your community
• About Ethan's initiative Today Will Be Better Apparel
• About the Know Your Worth Collaborative and how your community can implement this to remind teens that they have value and worth
• Information about medications that are used to treat conidtions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, anxiety, and depression

For heatlhcare providers:

• The importance of knowing your community resources as a healthcare provider
• How to talk to parents that have concerns about medications that are used to treat conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, anxiety, and depression

In our "Phone-A-Friend" segment, you will learn:

• Would Dr. Mark give certain medications to his own children and family members

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

• Today Will Be Better Apparel
• Know Your Worth Collaborative
• National Alliance on Mental Illness Georgia

Other Helpful Resources for Mental Health Awareness

• Mental Health Awareness Tips for Parents
• Tips for Healthcare Providers
• 5 Red Flags for Depression and Anxiety in Teens

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAR CAROLINE'S STORY?

• Chris was inspired following Sweet Caroline's untimely passing. Listen to the first episode of Marked Medicine to hear Caroline's mother, Marnie Smith, share her story. You can find her story here!