Diabetes Meal Plans
Research-backed diabetes nutrition education and ongoing support for adults with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
Whether it’s medications, food industry hype or daily meal patterns, the choices we make and the evidence we follow matter. But separating fact from fiction in today’s health headlines isn’t easy, and …
Sometimes people freak out about “how bad it is to follow a diabetic diet.” Complaining because there is “nothing to eat” or “I can’t have a Whopper and fries or …
Reaching 100 episodes of Type 2 Diabetes Talk is a milestone worth celebrating, and today’s story captures why we do this work. Curtis lived with type 2 diabetes for more than a decade and even had a …
In this episode, Dr Jedha explores the science behind why menopause affects blood sugar and why so many women notice stubborn belly fat, stronger cravings, or rising fasting glucose during this stage …
It has long been believed that weight loss is essential for reversing prediabetes. But a new study published in Nature Medicine (September 2025) has now turned that idea on its head. This research …
Managing blood sugar, insulin resistance, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes isn’t always straightforward. There are so many daily decisions, confusing numbers, and emotional ups and downs. That’s why …
Most people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes are handed a prescription with little more than a shrug and a follow-up appointment. But did you know there is another path? One that’s backed by …
Do your morning blood sugar numbers feel like a mystery? You felt proud of the food choices you made at dinner but woke up to a higher blood sugar than expected. And you didn’t eat overnight, …
Looking for an actual normal blood sugar levels chart for Canada? They can be hard to come by, as lots of sites don’t actually state what the numbers are! Understanding your numbers is one of …
When most people are diagnosed with prediabetes, it’s presented as if it’s just one thing, one label, one straightforward path, one inevitable outcome. But the reality is far more complex. In fact, …
One common food that many people enjoy, especially in Asian cuisine, is rice noodles. But you may be wondering, are rice noodles a good choice for someone with diabetes? Certainly, when living with …
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been left on your own to figure out how to manage type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you’re not alone. In fact, that very problem is what led me — Dr. Jedha — down a …
If you’re living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, managing your blood sugar levels is a top priority. You’ve probably come across the term “modified food starch” in ingredient lists on …
A1c, or hemoglobin A1c, is one of the most important measures for understanding long-term blood sugar control. Unlike a single glucose test, which captures just one moment in time, A1c reflects your …
It’s a statistic that should stop us all in our tracks. In the United States, one in three adolescents aged 12–17 now has prediabetes. That’s 8.4 million teens already showing signs of blood sugar …
If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, the whole dairy group of food can be an area you might get stuck. Like many people, you may have questions like: Do I eat low fat dairy or high fat? Is it …
A1c refers to a way to measure blood glucose control in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, or as a way to diagnose diabetes as well. Below we’ll explain all about what A1c is and what it means. …
‼️ PREDIABETES PROGRAM: SAVE 50% OFF ‼️ Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. It is a critical stage …
In this Q&A episode, we answer your most pressing questions about managing blood sugar, rebuilding insulin sensitivity, why your A1c might stay high even on insulin, making smarter food choices, …
If you’re living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you might be wondering whether ramen noodles can fit into your eating plan. Ramen is a popular comfort food, but its nutritional profile …
If you’re in your 70s and you’ve just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, or you’ve been living with it for a while, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, …
In this episode, Dr Jedha chats with Susan, a warm and thoughtful member of our Prediabetes Reset Program. Susan shares her journey of tackling rising blood sugars, shifting her mindset around food, …
Reader Question: “I have a question about how much water should you have in a day as a diabetic and if you drink it in a sport bottle what size should it be? Also, if you put stuff in it like …
Being a staple food in the diet, you may be wondering whether rice is good or bad for diabetes. Or if brown rice is better than white rice or basmati rice. These are great questions to ask, so …
For years, butter has been blamed for heart disease and margarine praised as the healthier choice. But is that advice actually grounded in solid science, especially when it comes to type 2 diabetes or …
If you’ve been told to watch your carbs, rice might be one of the first foods you’ve questioned. And for good reason, rice can send blood sugar soaring! But you may have heard that basmati rice is …
Have you ever found yourself Googling “best diet for type 2 diabetes” or “foods to avoid with prediabetes” only to come away more confused than ever? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, …
Think walking after meals is too simple to work? Think again. Science says it’s actually one of the most powerful habits you can build to lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and even …
A large new study just published in JAMA is making headlines, and for good reason. It found that some commonly prescribed type 2 diabetes medications, specifically sulfonylureas, may be linked to a …
When you receive a diabetes diagnosis, it’s natural to assume that all your test results will clearly point in the same direction. But sometimes, they don’t, and that’s when things can feel confusing …
In this episode of the podcast, Dr Jedha had the pleasure of chatting with Jeanette, one of our wonderful VIP Members, who opened up about her journey with prediabetes, the confusion of information …
It’s not uncommon to walk away from a doctor’s appointment feeling confused after receiving a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes—especially if the numbers don’t seem to line up. One of the most frequently …
If you’ve been told you have prediabetes, you may have heard words like “manage it” or “prevent diabetes.” But what if the goal wasn’t just prevention or management—but remission? In this episode, Dr. …
We’ve been stories of prediabetes remission from members who have taken our Prediabetes Reset Program or become a VIP Member. Today we’re hearing from Don sharing his prediabetes success …
If you’ve just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and suddenly notice your vision isn’t as clear as it used to be, you’re not alone. Blurred vision is one of the most common and concerning symptoms …
Managing fasting blood sugar is one of the biggest challenges in type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. It’s not uncommon to wake up with elevated morning readings due to something called the dawn …
Have you ever walked out of your doctor’s office feeling confused about how your diabetes diagnosis was made? Maybe one test looked normal, but another didn’t, and suddenly you’re handed a label that …
Metformin is the most commonly prescribed first-line medication for type 2 diabetes, and in recent years, its use has crept into prediabetes care. But should it be? As Dr Jedha outlined in episode 69 …
If you’ve ever thought chocolate is completely off-limits with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you’re not alone. In this episode, you’ll learn why chocolate — when chosen wisely — doesn’t have to be a …
If you’ve been told to “just eat more fruit” for better health, but you’re living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, that advice might feel confusing — even frustrating. After all, fruit is natural, …
