The Virgin Diabetic Podcast

#32 Getting The Best Out Of Your Pharmacist with Dr. Nana Ama Quansah

• Denise A. Pancyrz • Season 1 • Episode 32

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Most likely, many of us aren't benefiting from the knowledge of our pharmacists and that's usually because we see them only as "pill dispensers". But the truth of the matter is that having a trustworthy pharmacist can be a tremendous ally and support when dealing with a disease such as Diabetes.

Today we host Dr. Nana Ama Quansah, an incredible Pharmacist, Diabetes Health Coach, aspiring functional Medicine Practitioner, and an entrepreneur. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Northern Kentucky University and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.
As the founder and CEO of NAQ Pharmacy Consulting, she has empowered focused driven women living with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes to regain control of their health through lifestyle intervention, gain confidence in their ability to lose weight ,reduce their use of prescription medications and learn what to eat without being on a restrictive diet through her DITCH Diabetes signature wellness program.
Her pharmacy consulting practice was founded with the sole purpose of providing a human touch to patient care and to provide healthcare solutions to physician offices and independent pharmacy owners by integrating wellness programs in their practices.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Why and how Dr. Quansah started her consultancy practice journey within the Diabetes field.
  • Finding options to progressively stop your medications (whenever possible) and replace them with healthy lifestyle changes.
  • The real value of pharmacists and how they can really help us.
  • Common mistakes when trying to lose weight and what our real focus should be.

GOLD MEDAL QUOTES

  • "We pharmacists can help you with lifestyle management, nutrition recommendations, drug interactions, food interactions, make sure you understand the medication that you are on...So make sure you find time to talk to your pharmacist".
  • "People should be tracking how they feel...your focus shouldn't be about counting numbers every day when it comes to weight". 

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