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Research-backed diabetes nutrition education and ongoing support for adults with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
Tune in to Type 2 Diabetes Talk, Dr. Jedha’s weekly podcast, where we dive deep into what really works for treating type 2 diabetes and prediabetes naturally.
Each episode is packed with evidence-based insights, practical tips, and trusted advice to help you optimize blood sugar and A1c levels, lose weight, reduce your medications, and improve your overall health.
Dr. Jedha covers a wide range of topics, from low-carb diet strategies and how to break through weight loss plateaus, to tackling the difficulties around morning blood sugar levels and high cholesterol levels, to the latest research on supplements like berberine and magnesium, along with exploring blood sugar control, diabetes remission, and reversing insulin resistance.
The podcast also covers in depth nutrition surrounding foods high in carbohydrates like cheerios, myths and facts regarding foods like eggs or red meat, health boosting benefits of things like olive oil or tea, best diabetes breakfast foods to eat, and safe diabetes sweeteners.
Whether you're prediabetes, newly diagnosed, have been managing diabetes for years, or are simply looking for natural ways to feel your best, the Type 2 Diabetes Talk podcast offers real-world guidance you can apply to your everyday life.
With member stories, listener Q&As, and clear explanations of complex topics, Type 2 Diabetes Talk is your go-to resource to elevate your diabetes health. So grab your headphones, hit play, and start empowering yourself to thrive with diabetes!
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Imagine going for a routine blood test, expecting everything to be fine, only to discover your A1c is 10% and told you’ve been diagnosed type 2 diabetes. That’s exactly what happened to …
There is so much more to Charles’s story than an A1c result. He learned. He took action. He focused on small, achievable changes. And over time, he developed knowledge, skills and habits that …
When it comes to diabetes, macronutrients get discussed a lot. But micronutrients play a big role in how your body functions and are equally important in diabetes. In this episode, we explore some key …
Nutrition—not dieting—is the foundation of treating type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. In this episode, we explore how shifting your focus from restriction to nourishing your body can help improve blood …
If you have prediabetes, what should your blood sugar goals actually be? Does getting older change what’s considered “normal”? And what if you feel shaky when your blood sugar drops into a range …
If you’re living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, chances are you have questions. Can you still eat pasta? Are protein shakes a good choice? What about beans and legumes? Does resistant starch …
What is a normal blood sugar—and are the targets commonly given to people with type 2 diabetes actually the same thing? In this episode, you’ll learn what normal fasting, post-meal and A1c …
For years, we’ve been told that red meat increases the risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. But does the science actually support that claim? In this episode, we separate headlines from …
Metformin has helped millions of people manage type 2 diabetes, but did you know it may also increase your risk of vitamin B12 deficiency? In this episode, you’ll learn why that matters, the …
We’ve been told for years that “a calorie is a calorie,” but emerging research suggests some sugars may affect the body differently than others. In this episode, you’ll learn …
Metabolism is far more complex than simply eating less sugar or taking a medication, and new research continues to reveal just how interconnected blood sugar, exercise, brain health, muscle mass, …
Carb counting has been standard diabetes advice for decades, but if it worked as well as many people hoped, far fewer people would still be struggling with high blood sugar, rising A1c, weight gain, …
Food is one of the most powerful tools you have to improve blood sugar and A1c levels. But it’s also one of the biggest areas of confusion for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Many people …
A question that confuses a lot of people: Does exercise actually lower blood sugar? Because sometimes people go for a walk and see their glucose drop… and other times they exercise and their blood …
Improving insulin sensitivity is one of the most powerful things you can do to lower blood sugar, stabilize your energy, reduce your risk of complications, and support long-term metabolic health. …
Rather than just, preventing diabetes or reducing risk, there is another way to think about prediabetes. In this episode of Type 2 Diabetes Talk, Dr. Jedha revisits the concept of prediabetes …
In this episode, Dr Jedha answers real listener questions about blood sugar, A1c, CGM readings, fasting glucose, and diabetes complications. You’ll learn how to interpret your numbers properly, what’s …
Why is oatmeal raising my blood sugar, I thought it was meant to be a healthy food for diabetes? Is oatmeal actually a healthy food for people with diabetes or is it all just hype? Do the “whole …
In this episode, you’ll learn why the one-hour glucose reading may reveal early metabolic stress years before traditional tests change. And why this test is important in prediabetes and type 2 …
In this episode, you’ll learn why diabetes isn’t just about high blood sugar, but a deeper disruption in how the body processes carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Understanding this hidden metabolic …
For the first time in years, national nutrition guidelines are finally starting to reflect real metabolic science — yet diabetes care guidelines remain vague, cautious, and largely unchanged. In this …
In this episode, Dr Jedha revisit’s Curtis’s remarkable health journey and the evidence-based methods behind his results, and shares a rare opportunity made possible by Curtis’ generosity. …
Over the past decade, our science-backed programs have helped thousands of people reverse type 2 diabetes. Here you can explore 10 or more of those stories. Feel inspired by the dramatic health …
As 2025 wraps up, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what resonated most this year on Type 2 Diabetes Talk. With over 50 episodes released and thousands of listeners tuning in each week, we’ve …
In episode 87 of the Type 2 Diabetes Talk podcast, we talked about prediabetes remission. Prediabetes remission is defined by the following criteria: With prediabetes your goal is to get your blood …
Did you know that having type 2 diabetes puts you at a 50-150% increased risk of acquiring type 3 diabetes? You may be asking: what is type 3 diabetes? In this podcast episode, we explore how type 2 …
Being told you have prediabetes can feel frightening and confusing, especially when the guidance you receive is unclear. In this podcast, you’ll meet Karol, who turned her diagnosis around by choosing …
Diabetes Q&A podcasts answering real questions from people just like you, are one of our favorite podcasts to do! In this week’s Q&A episode, we cover a wide range of practical topics, …
When most of us think about aging, we imagine it as a slow, steady decline, a gradual slide from youth into older age. But new research from Stanford University is showing a very different picture. …
If your cholesterol is creeping up and you’ve been told to avoid eggs or cut the fat, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth most people never hear: in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, high …
When it comes to diabetes, one of the most important numbers you’ll ever come across is A1c levels. You’ll also hear it called hemoglobin A1c or HbA1c, all these names mean the same thing. It’s a test …
Statins are often prescribed to people with diabetes and prediabetes with the goal to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke events, or to prevent death from cardiovascular disease. In fact, since …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
