Summary:In this episode, Dr. Rizwan Bukhari and Maya Acosta discuss type 2 diabetes, its symptoms, risk factors, and preventive measures. Dr. Bukhari explains that diabetes can be silent for many years, but some common symptoms are increased thirst and frequent urination. Other symptoms might include neuropathy and slow healing. They also talk about risk factors such as genetics and lifestyle choices. Dr. Bukhari emphasizes the importance of regular checkups and blood sugar monitoring to prevent or manage diabetes.Key takeaways:Diabetes can be silent for many years, but some common symptoms are increased thirst and frequent urination.Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include genetics and lifestyle choices such as unhealthy eating and lack of physical activity.Preventive measures such as regular checkups, blood sugar monitoring, and healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent or manage diabetes.Resources mentioned in this episodeDr. Riz's Guide to Preventing AtherosclerosisLeave us a voicemailLeave us a review About Dr. Rizwan H. BukhariRizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.Dr. Bukhari promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and the general public prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. He owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage.Connect with Dr. RizNorth Texas Vascular CenterMore DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE episodesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_riz_bukhari/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrizwanbukhari/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrRizBukhariTwitter: https://twitter.com/Dr_Riz_BukhariAll the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/Support the showConnect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @healthylifestylesolutionsYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hls