How To Health Podcast With Laurie Marbas, Md, Mba

Good morning, everyone! In today's episode, I shared insights from a recent workshop with Brittany and Dr. Joel Kahn in the Healing Kitchen. We discussed heart health, focusing on high cholesterol and blood sugars. If you're interested in joining our community, visit DrMarvis.com and click on Healing Kitchen. We have live experts every month, and the price will be going up next month, so now is the best time to join. Our main topic today was the relationship between high blood sugars and cholesterol. High blood sugars, often seen in diabetes and prediabetes, can affect cholesterol levels and lipid metabolism, leading to atherosclerosis. I explained how insulin resistance, elevated triglycerides, glycation of lipoproteins, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction contribute to this process. Dr. Kahn emphasized the importance of looking at the whole person, including genetics, lifestyle, and additional tests like carotid ultrasounds and coronary artery calcium scores. We also discussed the potential risks of