Should you care about your glucose levels?

88% of adults in the US have insulin resistance and most don't know it. Insulin resistance is caused by having too much glucose in your body causing inflammation that is considered one of the main contributing causes of many serious, chronic illnesses such as diabetes (of course) but also heart disease, cancer, and more.

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Alishia Parkhill
Patient engagement is important and not guaranteed

What patients need today are independent advocates/coaching/champions to help empower them to take an active role in their healthcare. Someone who is only there for them, supporting what they want and has no other competing interests. (Even family members have competing interests). Teaching them how to navigate the system and ensure their decisions are made through the lens of their goals and values. Coaching through lifestyle changes that they want to achieve to help restore their health and quality of life. Nothing…I mean nothing…exists in our healthcare system like this today, though the efficacy for all is irrefutable.

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Alishia Parkhill
And that’s why I’m here

The NYT article suggests that independent advocates can help reduce the impact of gaslighting by affirming, redirecting and championing the patient. But the ultimate goal is to help empower women so they are their own advocates so they take an active role in their healthcare - equipped to make important decisions and better choices that are in line with their health and wellness goals. Studies show that taking an active role in your health is the key to having the highest quality of life. And that’s why I’m here.

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