Why Curiosity Must Remain Part of Clinical Care
The story of insulin is not just a medical milestone. It is a mirror for how medicine evolves. What once seemed impossible is now essential. What was once misunderstood is now foundational. And the reason for that transformation was not just science. It was curiosity. Curiosity is not a soft skill. It is a clinical [...]
Read MoreFrom Disbelief to Standard of Care
Even after insulin proved it could save lives, it was not immediately embraced. The transition from innovation to standard practice was slow, met with skepticism, and shaped by debates that reveal how difficult it can be to change the course of medicine. The story of insulin’s early resistance reminds us that new solutions are often [...]
Read MoreLeonard Thompson and the Moment Medicine Changed
Before insulin became a recognized medical tool, Type 1 diabetes had no path forward. Families watched their children waste away while following the best treatments available at the time. Then, in one quiet hospital room, everything changed. The story of Leonard Thompson is more than a breakthrough. It is a reminder that curiosity, persistence, and [...]
Read MoreStarvation Clinics and Fasting Cures: The Era Before Insulin
Before insulin changed everything, the leading treatment for Type 1 diabetes was focused on survival, not restoration. Understanding this era helps us recognize how compassionate care can still fall short when the body’s biology is misunderstood. A time before optionsIn the years before 1922, Type 1 diabetes was almost always fatal. Without the ability to [...]
Read MoreWhen Exercise Was the Prescription: The Misunderstood Physiology of Type 1 Diabetes
Understanding the early missteps in diabetes care can shape how we view current treatment resistance, especially for conditions not yet fully understood. Before Insulin: A Well-Intended Mistake In the early 1900s, Type 1 diabetes was not recognized as a condition of insulin absence. Instead, it was viewed as a fuel overload—too much sugar circulating in [...]
Read MoreWhy Medical Curiosity Isn’t Optional. It’s Essential
Since 1994, I’ve worked at the intersection of health, fitness, and wellness with one guiding truth: there’s always something deeper beneath the surface. Whether supporting a client through strength training, a new diagnosis, or unexplained symptoms, I’ve learned that sustainable change doesn’t come from quick fixes. It comes from listening to what the body is [...]
Read More