Episode 107: Dr. Mariela Glandt ON Deciphering the Risks of Glucose-Centric Medications for Type 2 Diabetes

<p>Our guest today is Dr. Mariela Glandt, a highly-respected endocrinologist with a wealth of experience in treating diabetes. Dr. Glandt received her education at Harvard and Columbia, and has worked at both a private clinic and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. She is the founder and director of the Glandt Center for Diabetes Care, which uses the ketogenic diet as a primary therapeutic tool. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Glandt has also published numerous articles in international journals, and serves as a mentor to interns at Bronx Hospital. She has also served as the director of the Clinical Research Unit for Diabetes at a medical center in Israel, and co-founded Metabolix, a non-profit organization focused on educating people about optimal metabolic health. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Dr. Glandt is also an author, having recently published &quot;How To Eat In The Time Of Covid-19&quot;. We are thrilled to have her join us today to discuss her work and insights in the field of diabetes care.<br/><br/>On this Episode we Discussed:</p><ul><li>Introduction of guest, Dr. Mariela Glandt, endocrinologist and founder of the Glandt Center for Diabetes Care</li><li>Discussion of the Glandt Center&apos;s use of the ketogenic diet as a primary therapeutic tool</li><li>Dr. Glandt&apos;s approach to baking no sugar treats for her patients</li><li>The importance of mindset in creating lasting change in health habits</li><li>Overview of the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes</li><li>Discussion of the factors contributing to the confusion between these two types of diabetes</li><li>Comparison of glucose-centric and insulin-centric treatments for managing blood sugar</li><li>The natural progression of prescription medication use in diabetes management</li><li>Dr. Glandt&apos;s perspective on what constitutes a healthy diet</li><li>Introduction of OWNA Health, a platform that helps doctors prescribe low-carb diets to their patients</li></ul><p>Show Links:</p><ul><li>Link to Dr. Mariela