Podcast – Donal Collins – Metabolic health

The General Practice Podcast

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)

Contact Donal Collins via email here, via twitter here or access his linkedin here. To Access the study click here.

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