Ep.31- Type 2 Diabetes with Dr.Sonja Reichert

In this "Andrew Only" episode, we discuss Dr. Reichert’s approach to diabetes management and thoughts on exercise and nutrition as medicine. We also discuss the LIBERATE study, as randomized controlled trial that Dr. Reichert is leading and is currently enrolling people with Type 2 diabetes in London, Ontario. The study uses continuous glucose monitoring, fitness tracking and health coaching to better control diabetes.

Dr. Reichert’s Bio:

Dr. Sonja Reichert is a primary care physician, Associate Professor and clinical researcher in the Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.  She primarily works at the St. Joseph’s Primary Care Diabetes Support Program, where she has a focused practice in diabetes, as well as at the St. Joseph’s Family Medical Clinic in general family medicine.

Dr. Reichert is the current Dr. Brian W. Gilbert Research Chair (Western University) in Primary Care Research, with a focus on diabetes, multi-morbidity, and the integration of exercise as medicine into patients’ lives, all observed through the primary care lens.

Dr. Reichert has published several peer-reviewed articles and is a current contributor to the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.  She is an award-winning teacher (Best Adjunct Non-Core Family Medicine Teacher Award from Western University) and director of Western’s PGY3 Enhanced Skills Chronic Disease Management Program.  Her passion for teaching extends to a variety of students including Post Graduate (Family Physician Residents), and Graduate (Masters and Doctoral) candidates.

Dr. Reichert holds a BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, an MSc in Exercise Physiology from the University of Toronto and an MD from McMaster University.

To participate in Dr. Reichert’s LIBERATE study:

• Email: liberate@lawsonresearch.com
• Phone: 519-646-6000 ext. 67230
• Our Website: https://www.liberatediabetes.ca/

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