Show notes
In today's episode with Dr. Melody Hartzler, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on:What is type 2 diabetes, and what causes it?What is insulin resistance?Medications and lifestyle interventions for type 2 diabetesThe role of gut health in type 2 diabetesNutrients and natural remedies in the management of type 2 diabetesDr. Hartzler has developed a passion for functional medicine and treating the underlying causes of disease. Her focus areas are functional gastrointestinal disorders, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic conditions, and autoimmune conditions. She is also a nationally recognized speaker on diabetes and functional medicine. Dr. Hartzler is currently Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist (BCACP) and is Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM). She is also the owner of PharmToTable and the Director of Clinical Services for Profero Team.Labs MentionedA1C testLipoprotein panelComprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)Complete blood count (CBC)TSH testFasting insulin testThyroid panel tesths-CRP testZinc testingRBC testingVitamin D testingMagnesium testingCoenzyme Q10 testingStool testComplete Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA)Guest Details:Dr. Melody Hartzler on LinkedInPharmToTable WebsiteProfero Team WebsiteThrive Diabetes Prevention ProgramPharm to Table: Table Talk PodcastRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health MagazineDr. Kate Henry’s WebsiteDr. Kate Henry on LinkedInDr. Kate Henry on PodcastDr. Kate Henry on InstagramDr. Kate Henry on TwitterDr. Kate Henry on YoutubeTimestamps00:00 - Intro02:00 - A journey in diabetes care04:58 - The Thrive diabetes care program07:02 - What is type 2 diabetes?17:36 - Testing for type 2 diabetes28:48 - Zinc deficiency and type 2 diabetes30:25 - The role of gut health in type 2 diabetes33:44 - Coenzyme Q10 and vitamin D testings47:37 - How plant-based probiotics improve gut health and lower triglycerides51:53 - A holistic approach to type 2 diabetes medications01:02:04 - Blending traditional pharmacology and functional medicine01:06:43 - The complex landscape of Ozempic and weight loss01:11:38 - Where can you find Dr. Melody Hartzler?
