ShillMed Weight Loss and Lifestyle Medicine Center

08/22/2026

If you are waiting for the perfect time to reclaim your health, you may find yourself waiting until it is too late.

08/21/2026

Road trip? No problem! Dedication doesn't take a day off. 🚗📱

Our friend Brian Giesler - Heavy on Living just posted about this several times over the past couple of days!!!

Even while on a family road trip (with a pit stop in Quincy!), Emily Shill, RN, BSN made sure to jump on and host our weekly Lifestyle Medicine broadcast right from the front seat of the car!
At our practice, we’re passionate about meeting you where you are and making health and wellness practical, actionable, and accessible—wherever life takes you.

Did you catch this week's live session? Drop your favorite takeaway in the comments below, or tap the link in our bio to catch up on the replay! 👇✨

📍 Serving Spokane Valley, the Spokane Metro, & Eastern Washington in person and all of Idaho and Washington State by telehealth!

08/20/2026

Did you know we’re born naturally tuned in to our bodies? 🧠✨

As kids, we instinctively listen to physical hunger and fullness cues. But over time, external influences—like media, social pressure, and culture—teach us to ignore what our bodies are telling us.

At ShillMed Weight Loss & Lifestyle Medicine Center, we help patients in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene break free from diet culture and rebuild a healthy, sustainable relationship with food through medical guidance and lifestyle medicine. 🌿

Watch the video to learn why we tune out our physical cues and how to start listening again!

👇 Comment "LISTEN" below to connect with our Spokane & CDA health specialists!

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08/20/2026

Let’s talk about the hardest part of weight loss: the constant guessing game. 🤯

Counting calories, measuring portions, and wondering if your lunch is actually moving you closer to your goals can feel exhausting. That’s exactly why our meal replacements are a total game-changer for your weight loss journey.

We’ve done all the math for you. One delicious shake gives you the exact protein, vitamins, and nutrients you need to stay full, while keeping your calories perfectly controlled.

No cooking. No overeating. No stress. Just a simple, scientifically balanced tool to help you drop the pounds without dropping your energy. 📉✨

Ready to simplify your results? Tap the link in our bio to get started!

08/20/2026

Are you following Brian Giesler - Heavy on Living yet? Follow his journey and learn about our approach to weight loss! Check Brian out!!!

We’re just 38 followers away from hitting 100 on Heavy On Living.

If we can reach 100 today, I can go LIVE from the road as I continue this cross-country trip from Florida back to Washington State.

This journey is going to be a real test of will, pain, patience, determination, and accountability. I want to bring you with me through the raw parts, the hard parts, the small wins, and everything in between.

Please follow Heavy On Living and help me reach the 100 mark so I can go live on this road trip.

Losing weight. Facing limits. Reclaiming life.

08/18/2026

ShillMed will be closing early Tuesday Aug 18 and Thursday Aug 20 at 12:30 PM. We will have normal hours on Wednesday Aug 19.

08/17/2026

The hardest step is always the first one—but you don’t have to take it alone. 🤝

Weight loss isn't just about a number on a scale; it’s about reclaiming your energy, your confidence, and your health. It’s about choosing you, every single day.

If you're waiting for the "perfect time" to start, this is your sign. You don’t need to be perfect; you just need to be consistent. And when the journey gets tough, our team is right here to guide, support, and celebrate you every step of the way.

Let's build a healthier, happier you. ✨

08/15/2026

We often talk about weight loss in terms of numbers, but the real magic? It’s in the moments you don’t have to think about. ✨

Losing weight isn’t just about looking different—it’s about how much lighter it feels to simply live.

Walking up the stairs without catching your breath.

Bending down to tie your shoes without struggling.

Keeping up with your kids (or grandkids) without feeling exhausted.

When you shed the extra weight, you take the pressure off your joints, boost your energy, and literally make it easier for your body to move. Gravity stops feeling like an enemy.

Movement shouldn't feel like a chore; it should feel like freedom. Let's get you back to moving with ease. 👋

📲 Click the link in our bio to learn how our personalized plans can help you lighten the load.

08/15/2026

For people like Brian Giesler - Heavy on Living something is simple as walking up the stairs seems like an insurmountable challenge at times. Have you wondered if Weight Loss could be right for you? Follow Brian‘s journey to see what it takes and to see how he overcomes. See the moments that he struggles and the moments that he succeeds follow, like, share.

 https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18p2FE2Zaa/?mibextid=wwXIfr

08/13/2026

🩸 Diabetes Screening Fun Fact: A “normal” A1C may not tell the whole story.

If you’ve had routine blood work for diabetes screening, chances are your doctor checked an A1C. It’s a useful test—but it can miss diabetes that shows up with more comprehensive glucose testing.

🔬 Here’s the surprising part: In one major study, A1C-based diagnostic criteria missed about 70% of people who were identified as having diabetes using an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT).

Why the difference?

👉 A1C estimates your average blood sugar over the past several months.

👉 An Oral Glucose Tolerance Test measures how your body responds after actually being challenged with glucose.

That glucose challenge can reveal abnormal blood sugar regulation that isn't always obvious from an A1C alone.

The American Diabetes Association recognizes A1C, fasting glucose, and the 2-hour OGTT for diagnosing diabetes—and notes that the 2-hour glucose test identifies more people with diabetes and prediabetes than A1C or fasting glucose testing.

At ShillMed Direct Primary Care in Spokane Valley, we believe good primary care is more than ordering the same annual labs for everyone. It's understanding your individual risk factors and choosing the right testing for you.

💬 When was the last time you were screened for diabetes—and do you know what your A1C was?

If you have risk factors for prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, or metabolic disease despite a normal A1C, talk with your physician about whether additional testing may be appropriate.

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📚 Reference: Olson DE, et al. Screening for Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes With Proposed A1C-Based Diagnostic Criteria. Diabetes Care. 2010;33(10):2184–2189.