What do you need to know about insulin resistance, diabetes and weight management? Brooke Kanigoswki, RDN, registered dietitian at Our Lady of the Angels Health, unpacks the complexities in this episode.

Key Moments:

• How Insulin Resistance Impacts Blood Sugar – 4:19

• Unpacking the Differences Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes – 5:59

• What Makes Someone Prone to Insulin Resistance? – 7:56

• The Serious Long-Term Risks of Ignoring Insulin Resistance – 11:09

• How Small Lifestyle Tweaks Can Transform Your Health – 16:42

• Artificial Sweeteners: Friend or Foe? – 25:50

• Explore Effective Medication Options – 28:45

• Debunking Common Myths About Weight Loss – 30:17

Brooke explains how insulin resistance occurs when cells become resistant to insulin, a crucial hormone for regulating blood glucose. She distinguishes between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the latter's link to insulin resistance. Explore the risk factors such as genetics, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and chronic stress, and understand the long-term complications such as cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, fatty liver, infertility and prediabetes.

Brooke underscores the importance of lifestyle changes, highlighting how improving sleep, managing stress, and adopting a healthy diet and exercise routine can effectively manage insulin resistance. Discover how even small weight loss can yield significant benefits. Brooke offers practical nutrition tips, emphasizing the impact of refined carbs on blood sugar and the importance of protein, fiber and healthy fats. Learn about the role of hydration, meal timing and medication options in managing insulin resistance and diabetes.

Brooke also debunks myths about weight loss, stressing non-scale victories and enjoyable physical activities. She encourages listeners to listen to their bodies, seek support from healthcare providers and dietitians, and remember that health is a lifelong journey. Brooke provides expert advice and actionable insights to help you prioritize your well-being.

Learn more about Brooke Kanigowski, RDN: https://doctors.oloah.org/provider/Brooke+Leigh+Kanigowski/2198789

Read more on our blog:

• Fuel Your Metabolic Health: Insights on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Weight Management
• I Think I Have Diabetes - Now What?
• What Does it Mean to be Prediabetic?
• Managing Diabetes in Children

The Doctor Will Hear You Now is a podcast of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Do you have an idea for an episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now? Email us: [email protected].

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Bariatric surgery is a viable option for patients struggling with morbid obesity and associated medical conditions.

Aimee Hymel, MD, Board Certified and Fellowship-trained bariatric and general surgery specialist with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, discusses the various aspects of bariatric surgery and its impact on patients' health in this episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now.

Dr. Hymel shares insights on the surgical solutions for weight loss, the role of bariatric surgery in resolving medical conditions associated with morbid obesity, and the importance of lifestyle changes before and after surgery. Dr. Hymel also addresses the misconceptions about bariatric surgery and talks about the future of weight loss medicine.

Key Moments:

• Could Bariatric Surgery Be Right for You? - 4:25

• What Exactly is Morbid Obesity? – 4:56

• Exploring Your Bariatric Surgery Options – 7:09

• Getting Ready for Bariatric Surgery – 12:58

• Life After Weight Loss Surgery – 17:53

• How Weight Loss Meds and Surgery Work Together – 19:32

• What's New in Bariatric Medicine – 25:46

• Weight Loss Surgery Considerations for Pregnancy – 27:59

Learn more about Aimee Hymel, MD.

Read more about bariatric surgery and other weight loss approaches on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/changing-lives-with-bariatric-surgery-is-it-right-for-you/

https://health.fmolhs.org/body/bariatric-surgery-a-guide-to-what-to-expect-after-the-weight-loss-procedure/

https://health.fmolhs.org/body/bariatric-surgery-a-guide-to-preparing-for-the-weight-loss-procedure/

The Doctor Will Hear You Now is a podcast of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Do you have an idea for an episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now? Email us: [email protected].

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Weight loss is a personal journey that requires consistency, discipline and a commitment to lifestyle changes.

In this podcast episode, Stephanie Bostic, APRN, FNP-BC, nurse practitioner and bariatric program coordinator at St. Dominic's Weight Loss Solutions Clinic in Jackson, Mississippi, joins us to discuss weight management and medication options for patients. Bostic explains the different medications available, such as GLP-1 agonists, and how they work to help with weight loss. She also emphasizes the importance of personalized care and lifestyle changes in the weight loss journey.

Bostic shares success stories of patients who have achieved their weight loss goals through a combination of medication, diet and exercise. She encourages anyone interested in exploring weight loss options to seek professional guidance and not be afraid to ask for help.

Key Moments:

• What You Need to Know About Weight Loss Meds – 6:35
• The Hidden Risks of Weight Loss Medicines – 9:29
• Weight Loss Meds May Boost Fertility – 12:42
• Psychological Effects of Weight Loss and Patient Support – 14:00
• Is It Safe to Use Weight Loss Meds Long-Term? – 21:20
• Real-Life Success Stories of Weight Loss – 26:48
• Tips for Losing Weight Effectively – 30:48

Learn more about Stephanie Bostic, APRN, FNP-BC: https://doctors.stdom.com/provider/Stephanie+W.+Bostic/2638508

Read more about weight loss medication on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/healthy-weight-loss-the-role-of-medication-in-a-comprehensive-approach/

The Doctor Will Hear You Now is a podcast of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Do you have an idea for an episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now? Email us: [email protected].

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Primary care is personal. Dr. Harry Hawthorne, a Board Certified family medicine physician who provides primary care with St. Francis Medical Group, discusses the importance of primary care and the role of family medicine in healthcare. He emphasizes the value of building relationships with patients and the ability to provide comprehensive care for individuals of all ages.

Dr. Hawthorne also addresses misconceptions about primary care and encourages listeners to establish and maintain a trusting relationship with their primary care provider.

Primary care providers play a crucial role in building relationships with patients and providing comprehensive care for individuals of all ages. Primary care is not just about treating acute illnesses but also about managing chronic conditions and addressing mental health concerns.

Establishing a trusting relationship with a primary care provider is important for personalized and effective healthcare. Urgent care has its place, but primary care offers the advantage of continuity of care and a provider who knows your medical history. It is important to address and manage chronic conditions early to prevent complications and improve overall health.

Primary care providers can help address underlying issues that may be causing symptoms and provide holistic care. Finding a primary care provider that you trust and feel comfortable with is essential for your overall health and well-being.

Key Moments:

• Family Medicine vs. Internal Medicine: What's the Difference? – 3:34

• Why Young Adults Shouldn't Skip Primary Care – 6:05

• Tackling Chronic Conditions: How Primary Care Can Help – 7:51

• Managing Stress and Anxiety: The Primary Care Approach – 11:02

• Urgent Care vs. Primary Care: When to Go Where – 14:35

• Why Continuity of Care Matters: The Primary Care Advantage – 16:01

• Building a Strong Relationship with Your Primary Care Provider – 19:41

Learn more about Dr. Hawthorne: https://doctors.stfran.com/provider/Harry+Singleton+Hawthorne%2C+III/2597011

Read more about why you should establish primary care no matter your age on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/primary-care/why-establishing-a-relationship-with-a-primary-care-provider-is-crucial-at-any-age/

The Doctor Will Hear You Now is a podcast of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Do you have an idea for an episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now? Email us: [email protected].

Primary care is personal. In this conversation, Katie Doggett, NP, primary care provider with Our Lady of Lourdes Physician Group, discusses the importance of primary care and the role of a primary care provider (PCP) in managing and preventing illnesses.

Doggett provides primary care for patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Physician Group Family Medicine at Sunset, Louisiana, near where she grew up in Carencro.

She emphasizes that everyone needs a PCP, even when you're healthy. Just because you aren't sick doesn't mean you don't need primary care. Providers help identify and address disease processes earlier through annual wellness screenings.

Doggett also highlights the benefits of establishing a relationship with a primary care provider, such as better access to care, improved communication between healthcare providers and the ability to prevent further disease progression. She encourages patients to be active participants in their healthcare and to make use of tools like MyChart for easy communication with their healthcare team.

Key moments:

• Why a Primary Care Relationship Matters – 5:53
• Surprising Services Your Primary Care Provider Offers – 6:23
• Making Primary Care Connections Seamless – 8:36
• Convenient Healthcare: Video Visits – 13:49
• Take Charge: Proactive Healthcare Management – 18:57
• Close to Home: Katie's Story About Her Dad's Health – 20:54

Learn more about Katie Doggett, NP: https://doctors.lourdesrmc.com/provider/Katie+Domingue+Doggett/2603756?

Read more about how primary care is for everyone on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/primary-care/primary-care-is-for-everyone/

The Doctor Will Hear You Now is a podcast of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Do you have an idea for an episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now? Email us: [email protected].

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Primary care is personal. Lauren Barfield, MD, a primary care provider with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, discusses the importance of primary care and building a relationship with a primary care provider. She explains the differences between primary care specialties such as internal medicine and family practice.

Dr. Barfield emphasizes the role of primary care in preventive care and the early detection of chronic diseases. She highlights the financial benefits of investing in primary care and the long-term cost savings.

Dr. Barfield also discusses the importance of trust, listening, and building relationships with patients. She shares examples of how primary care providers can support patients during challenging times.

Additionally, Dr. Barfield mentions the use of technology, such as digital health tools and remote monitoring, in primary care. She encourages listeners to take the first step in seeking primary care and building a relationship with a trusted provider.

Key Moments:

• Primary Care Roles – 3:02
• Why Young Adults Need a PCP– 9:27
• How Primary Care Can Save You Money – 13:48
• Yes, And – Women Need an OB/GYN and a PCP – 19:56
• How Technology is Changing Primary Care – 29:18
• Why You, Yes You, Need a PCP – 33:06

Learn more about Dr. Barfield: https://doctors.ololrmc.com/provider/Lauren+Mestayer+Barfield/1297503

Read more about the power of primary care on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/primary-care/the-power-of-primary-care/

Check out what Dr. Barfield has been listening to: The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXS0cAkuTPqFMtZQ379qdEmcfxO1SvXc

The Doctor Will Hear You Now is a podcast of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Do you have an idea for an episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now? Email us: [email protected].

Healthcare can be hard. As one of the largest providers of healthcare services in the Gulf South, we know all too well the questions that come up with your doctors' visits. Finding a doctor who will truly hear you and help you answer your health concerns should be the easiest thing on your to-do list. That's why we've made a promise to be the health system that listens, the one to sit beside you, understand your story and be your partner in health.

The Doctor Will Hear You Now is a podcast that features our physicians and providers telling their stories, sharing glimpses into their daily work and mission, and showing what it means to practice medicine just a little bit differently.

This season, you'll hear our hosts Ben and Lexi have conversations with providers including Lauren Barfield, MD, senior medical director of adult primary care for our health system and practicing primary care provider with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group; Harry Hawthorne, MD, primary care provider with St. Francis Medical Group who is Board Certified in family medicine; and Katie Doggett, NP, primary care provider at Our Lady of Lourdes Physician Group Family Medicine practice.

The Doctor Will Hear You Now is brought to you by Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, known across Louisiana and Mississippi with services provided through Our Lady of the Angels Health, Our Lady of the Lake Health, Our Lady of Lourdes Health, St. Francis Health and St. Dominic's.

Enjoy season 2 of The Doctor Will Hear You Now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, your favorite podcast app, and at https://thedoctorwillhearyounow.com.

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It's more than a sponsorship, it's an innovative partnership designed to produce improved health data that could impact all of our lives. What is this relationship? It's the recently announced collaboration between Our Lady of the Lake and LSU Athletics. On this episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now, we speak with Catherine "Katie" Smith O'Neal, MD about this historic partnership with LSU and what it means for sports medicine and all medical research.

Football and all sports are beloved in our region, but there are many things about the human body that can be learned from studying the health and well-being of student athletes. Dr. O'Neal explains how this partnership will work and gives us a sneak peek at some of the research ahead for the program.

- From our blog—Investing in Louisiana's Health: Our Lady of the Lake's Historic Collaboration with LSU

- Learn about our partnership with LSU: https://fmolhs.org/about-us/lsu-sports

- Geaux Tigers!

The Doctor Will Hear You Now is a podcast of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Make an appointment with one of our physicians here. Find an FMOLHS doctor here. Login to MyChart here. Do you have an idea for an episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now? Email us: [email protected].

It's a tough pill to swallow—heart disease is the number one killer of Americans (and in fact is the leading cause of death for people worldwide.) This is why understanding how the heart works and what we all can do to maintain a healthy heart are such important topics.

Safi Haq, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, joins us on this episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now. Dr. Haq explains how our hearts work, how they change as we age, and what health choices we can all make to improve our heart health.

Listen and hear Dr. Haq's passion for his patients' cardiovascular health, and his practical tips for healthy living. Your heart will thank you!

- From our blog—read Strengthen Your Heart: Understanding Cardiovascular Health

The Doctor Will Hear You Now is a podcast of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Make an appointment with one of our physicians here. Find an FMOLHS doctor here. Login to MyChart here. Do you have an idea for an episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now? Email us: [email protected].

Sepsis is the number one killer of people presenting in hospital emergency departments. Sepsis occurs when the immune system overreacts to a serious infection, attacking more than just the infection itself and damaging tissue and vital organs. Sepsis is particularly troublesome as it may go overlooked as an emergency room team works to address the original cause of why a person came into the emergency room in the first place.

On this episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now, we're joined by two physicians who have been closely involved in innovative sepsis research and developments that have taken place at Our Lady of the Lake in recent years.

Hollis "Bud" O'Neal, MD, medical director of research at Our Lady of the Lake Health and critical care physician at LSU Health Sciences Center, and Christopher Thomas, MD, medical director of quality and patient safety for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and critical care physician at LSU Health Sciences Center, join us on the show to share about an innovative partnership between Our Lady of the Lake Health and LSU.

- Read more from Dr. Thomas and Dr. O'Neal on our blog post, From Research to Real Life: Fast, Effective Sepsis Test Saves Lives.

- Read more about the IntelliSep test and partnership between Our Lady of the Lake Health and Cytovale.

The Doctor Will Hear You Now is a podcast of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Make an appointment with one of our physicians here. Find an FMOLHS doctor here. Login to MyChart here. Do you have an idea for an episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now? Email us: [email protected].