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In this episode, Ben and Donal discuss the fascinating world of Metabolic Health. Our special guest, Donal Collins, generously takes us on a journey through his own experience with type 2 diabetes, illustrating his remarkable transformation. Donal elaborates on the modifications he implemented, the exceptional results he attained, and how he turned his personal journey into inspiration for others. They discuss the concept of treating disease by promoting good health and addressing their root causes, such as using food as a treatment. Donal provides insights into the adjustments he made in his role as a practising GP and how his priorities have shifted. He also sheds light on the interventions that have been put into action and the remarkable outcomes achieved thus far. Donal offers a glimpse into his future endeavours and outlines his focus for the upcoming years.
Introduction (0:09)
Donal’s journey.. (0:52)
Changes that were made.. (5:09)
How did you get to what you’re doing now? (5:52)
Changes Donal made as a practising GP.. (7:23)
Donal’s change of career.. (8:10)
The intervention.. (10:47)
Which patients are your focus? (11:42)
Initiating the intervention.. (12:52)
Success creating more participants.. (14:23)
What’s next for Donal? (15:17)
Any roadblocks? (16:10)
Getting in touch.. (18:10)
Making a difference.. (18:45)
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2 Comments
This is wonderful. I left primary care nursing, seeing patients get sicker and sicker with conventional diabetes treatment. If I could’ve worked at a practice like this in Australia, I would’ve stayed on another ten years. I took early retirement. I know I helped people via subterfuge, talking to them about low carb, fear of fats etc, showing many the Fresh well app, showing DrDavid Unwin’s sugar infographics, teaching that rice and bread are just glucose.. They were all shocked and awakened but it stops there as they really need GP help if they are to improve markers, then need reduced meds. They still need a team. One lady thanked me, going keto( I couldn’t recommend that really as it does need good supervision) and losing weight. She was a cake decorator that licked every spoon and palette knife. It was killing her.
Anyway, thanks again. Great podcast. Hope it helps many. Jenny, RegisteredNurse still.
This is a game changer. So positive. So inspiring. What we all need to hear about how we can get off our knees again as GPs and change our UK and internationally biggest health problem. Simple and grassroots up rather financially driven change. Thankyou.