Paul Kolodzik: ER Doc Promotes Metabolic Health, Not Pharmaceuticals - #78

Chronic diseases are preventable.  Dr. Paul Kolodzik has seen enough people losing their legs or needing dialysis in his emergency medicine career - all of which can be avoided. For the last 5 years, he focused on metabolic health practice. He knows there’s an opportunity to prevent the patients’ chronic illnesses and their potential side effects. And it begins with spending enough time with the patient and educating them. Something most primary care doctors lack the time to do. So in this episode, Dr. Kolodzik spends enough time discussing his metabolic health experience as he highlights how valuable a continuous glucose monitor is, why strength training should be a priority, his work on addiction, and the need for the healthcare system to do more than just disease management.   Quick Guide: 01:08 Introduction 06:50 The problem with high blood glucose 08:48 His metabolic health practice 10:20 The benefits of the continuous glucose monitor 15:39 Strength training and lowering the blood glucose 20:28 Fatty liver and muscle mass gain 31:58 The healthcare system dictates how to take care of patients 39:55 The relation of addiction to metabolic health 47:28 Contacts and closing Get to know our guest: Dr. Paul Kolodzik graduated from the University of Notre Dame and attended the Wright State University School of Medicine. He then had his Residency in Emergency Medicine in 1987, serving as chief resident in his final year. He has served as clinical faculty at the Ohio State University School of Medicine and has been an Assistant Clinical Professor at Wright State University since 1989. He is Board Certified by The American College of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Kolodzik is also Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. He has been in private metabolic health practice for the last five years. Connect with him: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drkolomd Instagram: www.instagram.com/metabolicmds Facebook: www.facebook.com/metabolicmds Website: www.metabolicmds.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkolodzik/ Episode snippets 08:04 - 08:47 - Making a difference before it gets worse 11:11 - 12:33 - The CGM used for the diagnostic phase and therapeutic phase 18:28 - 29:26 - The effect of lowering your blood glucose 26:07 - 27:17 - Benefits of lifestyle change 36:56 - 38:57 - To have the fortitude to do what they want to do as doctors 44:26 - 46:17 - Wegovy for non-diabetics 51:12 - 52:42 - Never going back to that path again Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.  Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk. Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia’s brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now!  This isn’t just another diet book; it reveals why it’s not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health. If you’re struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn’t working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it. Learn how to reset your gut Eliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progress Unlock real energy, metabolism, and longevity Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now. Learn More: Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts  Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Theme Song : Rage Against Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.