In this episode, Dr. Rizwan Bukhari and Maya Acosta discuss the cost of managing and living with type 2 diabetes and the healthcare disparities that prevent people from accessing quality medical care and education. They delve into the multifactorial problem of access to healthcare, which is not just financial but also cultural. Dr. Bukhari emphasizes the need for patients to be empowered to take control of their health and work with healthcare providers who share their beliefs. He also discusses the importance of lifestyle medicine and prevention in managing and preventing type 2 diabetes.Key takeaways:Healthcare disparities are a multifactorial problem, which makes access to quality healthcare a complex issue.Patients need to be proactive and empowered to take control of their health, especially in preventing and managing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle measures.Lifestyle medicine and prevention should be the primary focus in managing and preventing type 2 diabetes, with medication as an adjunct as needed.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