At the Helm

Welcome to the At the Helm podcast, where we explore food as treatment for chronic disease.

Throughout this podcast series, Dr. Charles Helm, a BC family doctor, will talk to a diverse array of guests about how what we eat may set us up for disease, and importantly, how changing what we eat can be as powerful as any drug for treating certain chronic diseases, like type 2 diabetes. Welcome to the first episode where Dr. Helm will talk about is own background and why he is passionate about exploring this topic with you.

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Episode 7 - At the Helm - India’s Diabetes Epidemic & the Power of Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Roshani Sanghani

February 06, 2025 • Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition • Season 1 • Episode 7

In this episode of At the Helm, we sit down with Dr. Roshani Sanghani, an endocrinologist, diabetes educator, and founder of Reisaan Health in Mumbai, India. Dr. Sanghani shares her journey from traditional endocrinology to a patient-centered, lifestyle-first approach to managing diabetes and metabolic disorders.

We discuss:
✅ Her pivotal moment with a patient that changed her approach to diabetes care
✅ The growing diabetes epidemic in India and why it’s hitting younger populations
✅ The power of coaching over paternalistic medicine in diabetes management
✅ How diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management play a role in reversing metabolic conditions
✅ Her new book Turn Around Diabetes and how it’s helping people worldwide

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Sanghani and her work:
🌐 Reisaan Health: https://reisaanhealth.com/
📖 Turn Around Diabetes: https://www.amazon.com/Turn-around-Diabetes-Step-Step/dp/B0D8DWCTLN

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Some of the information about dietary changes can alter your metabolic processes and could lead to serious side effects if you are already on specific medications. If you are on any prescription medications, please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

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