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Episode 14 - Clinical Inertia

Episode 14 - Clinical Inertia

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 Clinical Inertia and Type 2 Diabetes: Why Care Gets Stuck and How to Unstick ItIn this Diabetes Podcast episode, Richie and Amber break down Clinical Inertia in type 2 diabetes—why care stalls, why A1C goals get missed, and simple steps you can start today to protect your health and aim for remission.Keywords: Clinical Inertia, type 2 diabetes, A1C, remission, insulin resistance, beta cells, primary care, diabetes education, lifestyle changeEpisode summaryYou leave the doctor’s office scared. You hear “eat better, move more,” and “see you in three months.” No plan. No help. Then your A1C is higher, and you get another med. You feel stuck.In this episode, we name the problem: Clinical Inertia. It’s when treatment does not start or does not get stronger when the A1C says it should. It’s common. It is not your fault. It is not because doctors do not care. It is the system, short visits, too many problems to cover, and not enough time for real support.We explain why this happens, what it costs, and what actually works. We talk about the best window for remission. We give simple actions you can start today. You can take back control. You can change your story.What we coverWhat Clinical Inertia is, in plain wordsWhy short visits (about 16 minutes) lead to missed care stepsWhy so many people leave visits without a clear planHow delays hurt A1C goals and long-term healthWhy “more meds” without lifestyle change is not enoughThe best time window for type 2 diabetes remissionSimple daily steps that help right nowHow to own your health outside the clinicTimestamps00:00 — The scary first visit, and why people feel lost00:02 — How most people find out they have type 2 (a quick call, then Google chaos)00:04 — Short visits, many problems, and “triage” in primary care00:05 — Clinical Inertia defined00:09 — Where lifestyle help breaks down; insurance and “info dump” classes00:14 — Classes lower A1C a bit, but overload is real00:16 — 1 in 3 misunderstand the plan; 60% leave without clear “what to eat/do”00:18 — Clinical Inertia drives about 80% of missed A1C goals00:20 — Med stacking vs fixing insulin resistance; why lifestyle is powerful00:23 — Why higher A1C = higher risk (simple stats you should know)00:25 — How fast meds pile up for many people00:26 — The best window for remission is early (1–3 years post-diagnosis)00:27 — Your beta cells need urgent help; delays matter00:29 — When doctors say “I can’t help more,” and why that happens00:30 — The big system problem vs what you can do now00:31 — Own your health like your money: day-to-day is on you00:35 — Hope: remission is real; behavior change works00:35 — Simple steps to start today00:38 — When A1C is “flat, flat… then jumps,” that’s inertia00:38 — Free resources and fast-track help at EmpoweredDiabetes.com00:39 — Closing: You deserve a plan, a partner, and real changeClinical Inertia: what it is and why it happensSimple meaning: care does not start or does not ramp up when your A1C shows it should.Why it happens:Primary care doctors care for 1,800–2,000 patients.Visits are short (about 16 minutes).About six problems per visit. Diabetes competes with other urgent issues.Real life happens: floods, stress, pain. Doctors are human and try to help with what’s most urgent.Group classes are often “info dumps.” People leave overwhelmed.Insurance pays for very limited visits. Not much for ongoing support.What Clinical Inertia costsAbout 80% of people who miss their A1C goals do so because care was delayed, diluted, or dismissed.Many leave visits confused:1 in 3 misunderstand the plan after a standard visit.Over 60% leave without clear steps on what to eat or do.Risks rise as A1C rises (UKPDS 1% rule):For each 1% A1C above 7:21% higher risk of death due to diabetes14% higher risk of heart attack37% higher risk of small blood vessel damage (eyes, kidneys, nerves)An A1C of 9 can double the risk of kidney failure, blindness, and stroke over time.Why “more meds” alone is not the fixWhat often happens: metformin → add-ons (like DPP-4, SGLT2) → more meds → insulin.These can help, but many do not fix insulin resistance, the core problem.Without lifestyle change, meds pile up while the root issue stays.Data shows:Within 5 years, about 50% are on multiple meds.About one-third are on three or more.The best window for remissionRemission is most likely in the first 1–3 years after diagnosis.Every 6–12 month delay lowers the chance.Why? Your beta cells (the insulin-making cells) get tired and fewer over time.Early action protects these cells. That helps long-term control.What your doctor sees (and why they push meds)Doctors see the whole road: from first A1C rise to ulcers, eye damage, and amputations.They know many people cannot make big changes fast. So they push meds to protect you now.They are not the enemy. The system is hard. The time is short. The stakes are high.How to ...
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