#520: Healthspan Medicine, A Practical Approach
06 April 2026

#520: Healthspan Medicine, A Practical Approach

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

About

How do we help patients improve health span without letting wearables, biomarkers, and wellness trends take over the conversation? Learn how to think about CGMs in patients without diabetes, how to interpret early cardiometabolic risk beyond the A1c, how to prescribe exercise in a practical way, and how to counsel patients about sleep, wearables, and even peptides. We’re joined by Dr. Sandeep Palakadedi (Dr. “Deep”), founder and CEO of Velocity Health and author of The Ultimate Asset.

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Show Segments


    Intro
    CGMs, Postprandial Glucose, and Data Neurosis
    Beyond Glucose: ApoB, Lp(a), and Early Cardiometabolic Risk
    Body Composition, VO2 Max, and Functional Longevity
    Sleep, HRV, and Wearables
    Prescribing Exercise in Real Life
    How to Talk to Patients About Peptides

    Take-Home Points



Credits

Written and produced by Paul Wurtz MD. Show notes, cover art, and infographic also created by Paul Wurtz MD.


    Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
    Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP
    Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
    Technical Production: PodPaste
    Guest: Sandeep Palakodeti MD, MPH


Disclosures

Dr. Palakodeti reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

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