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Episode 9: The Medication Misconception: Are Metformin and GLP-1s Hiding the Problem?
In this critical episode, host Alicia C. Simpson MS,RD, IBCLC, LD dives deep into the medical management of chronic metabolic diseases, primarily focusing on Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). We challenge the common belief that prescription drugs are a "cure," drawing a clear line between medically controlling a condition and curing it.
Key Takeaways You Will Learn:
- Control vs. Cure: The vast majority of medications for chronic disease (like Metformin, GLP-1s, and hypertension drugs) are designed for lifelong control, not cure. We discuss the few exceptions where drugs provide a true cure (e.g., antibiotics).
- The Pre-Diabetes Paradox: Learn why prescribing medication for pre-diabetes is often a contraindication. This critical alert phase is the opportunity for lifestyle reversal, and medication can mistakenly remove the incentive for necessary change.
- Drug Mechanisms & The Downward Spiral: We break down how medications like Metformin and GLP-1s work, discuss common side effects, and explain how relying on drugs alone prevents patients from addressing the root cause. This behavioral paradox often allows the underlying disease (like insulin resistance) to silently worsen over time, requiring more and stronger medications later.
- The Empowering Truth: T2D is not a permanent condition. We emphasize that the only way to truly reverse the disease, improve glucose tolerance, and potentially achieve remission is through strategic, consistent lifestyle changes (nutrition, movement, stress management).
Listen to this episode to understand why your power to get better is not in the prescription pad, but in the daily choices you make.
Connect with The Pea PodCast!
Want to keep the wellness conversation going between episodes? We'd love to connect with you on social media and beyond!
- Substack: Find exclusive content and deeper dives at https://peapodnutrition.substack.com/
- Instagram: @PeaPodNutrition
- Facebook: Pea Pod Nutrition
- Threads: @PeaPodNutrition
You can also follow your host, Alicia C. Simpson MS,RD,IBCLC,LD, for personal insights as The ADHD Nutritionist on:
- TikTok: @TheADHDNutritionist
- Instagram: @TheADHDNutritionist
- Threads: @TheADHDNutritionist
Got a headline that's got you scratching your head? We want to break it down for you! Email us your confusing health headlines or topic suggestions at [email protected]. We might just feature it in an upcoming episode!
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By Pea Pod NutritionEpisode 9: The Medication Misconception: Are Metformin and GLP-1s Hiding the Problem?
In this critical episode, host Alicia C. Simpson MS,RD, IBCLC, LD dives deep into the medical management of chronic metabolic diseases, primarily focusing on Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). We challenge the common belief that prescription drugs are a "cure," drawing a clear line between medically controlling a condition and curing it.
Key Takeaways You Will Learn:
- Control vs. Cure: The vast majority of medications for chronic disease (like Metformin, GLP-1s, and hypertension drugs) are designed for lifelong control, not cure. We discuss the few exceptions where drugs provide a true cure (e.g., antibiotics).
- The Pre-Diabetes Paradox: Learn why prescribing medication for pre-diabetes is often a contraindication. This critical alert phase is the opportunity for lifestyle reversal, and medication can mistakenly remove the incentive for necessary change.
- Drug Mechanisms & The Downward Spiral: We break down how medications like Metformin and GLP-1s work, discuss common side effects, and explain how relying on drugs alone prevents patients from addressing the root cause. This behavioral paradox often allows the underlying disease (like insulin resistance) to silently worsen over time, requiring more and stronger medications later.
- The Empowering Truth: T2D is not a permanent condition. We emphasize that the only way to truly reverse the disease, improve glucose tolerance, and potentially achieve remission is through strategic, consistent lifestyle changes (nutrition, movement, stress management).
Listen to this episode to understand why your power to get better is not in the prescription pad, but in the daily choices you make.
Connect with The Pea PodCast!
Want to keep the wellness conversation going between episodes? We'd love to connect with you on social media and beyond!
- Substack: Find exclusive content and deeper dives at https://peapodnutrition.substack.com/
- Instagram: @PeaPodNutrition
- Facebook: Pea Pod Nutrition
- Threads: @PeaPodNutrition
You can also follow your host, Alicia C. Simpson MS,RD,IBCLC,LD, for personal insights as The ADHD Nutritionist on:
- TikTok: @TheADHDNutritionist
- Instagram: @TheADHDNutritionist
- Threads: @TheADHDNutritionist
Got a headline that's got you scratching your head? We want to break it down for you! Email us your confusing health headlines or topic suggestions at [email protected]. We might just feature it in an upcoming episode!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.