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The Second Opinion Podcast with Dr. Paul Kolodzik
Health means everything. We all seek optimal health, but most of us do not know how to achieve it. Paul Kolodzik MD, FASAM, FACEP has spent a career in the Emergency Department, and now helps his patients avoid ever ending up there Board Certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, and now in a thriving private practice, Dr. Kolodzik helps his patients lose weight and prevent and reverse disease. Weather the goal be weight loss, reversing prediabetes, reducing insulin resistance, lowering blood pressure or cholesterol, or another metabolic health issue, he educates his listeners how they can take control of their health, and lead happier more productive lives. Whether talking about how cutting-edge technologies (like how continuous glucose monitors can guide diet) or about how the GLP-1 medications spur weight loss, every episode contains pragmatic information on how the average Joe (or Jane) can lead a healthier life. If you or a family member are not happy with your current weight or seek to avoid or reverse common chronic medical conditions, listen in on Dr. Kolodzik and his guests as he provides many useful insights and techniques leading to better health.
The Second Opinion Podcast with Dr. Paul Kolodzik
Metabolic MD / CGM Doctor E78 Metformin is it the right medicine for you?
Welcome to The Metabolic MD with Dr. Paul Kolodzik! In today's episode, "Metformin: Is This Medicine Right For You? The Pros and Cons of Metformin," we're diving deep into one of the most widely prescribed medications for metabolic health. Dr. Kolodzik, a board-certified expert in preventive medicine, will break down everything you need to know about metformin.
Often a first-line treatment for Type 2 Diabetes, metformin has a well-established track record for lowering blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity. But its benefits may extend far beyond diabetes management, with emerging research exploring its potential roles in weight loss, fertility, cardiovascular health, and even anti-aging.
Join Dr. Kolodzik as he discusses the mechanisms behind metformin's effects, its common uses, and the various advantages it offers for metabolic well-being. He'll also provide a balanced perspective, addressing potential side effects, important considerations, and who might benefit most from this medication. Whether you're currently taking metformin, considering it, or simply curious about its impact on health, this episode offers pragmatic, evidence-based insights to help you make informed decisions about your health journey
