Stress and Diabetes
I wonder how many people are old enough to remember the days of childhood when kids had the luxury of being “bored.” I reminisce of running through the neighborhood, climbing up hills, sitting with …
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Type 2 Diabetes Medications: Understanding Mechanisms and Navigating Side Effects
While there are more effective treatments, like diet and lifestyle, the default treatment method for type 2 diabetes is to prescribe medications. But what you need to understand is that just because …
Metformin for Prediabetes: Your Comprehensive Guide
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with prediabetes, you may be exploring ways to halt its progression and regain control over your health. While lifestyle changes like adopting a healthy nutrition …
How To Get Off Diabetes Medication?
One of primary goals here at DMP is to support you to achieve your diabetes health goals, naturally. If you’re anything like most of our community, you probably hate taking medications. The good news …
Controlling Blood Sugar Levels: What? Why? How?
Newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and not sure what all this talk about controlling blood sugar levels actually means?! It can be hard enough getting your head around what normal blood sugar is and when …
Top 5 Supplements For Balancing Blood Sugar
When it comes to balancing blood sugar levels with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, you might be wondering if there are specific supplements that could support your efforts. While it’s important …
10 Highly Nutritious Carb Free Snacks
When you’re aiming to achieve and maintain healthy blood sugar levels with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, the right snacks can make all the difference. But in a world brimming with snack …
5 Powerful Teas That Lower Blood Sugar
It's remarkable that teas can have a positive influence on blood sugar levels, with research showing they lower fasting, postprandial and A1c levels.
CarbSavvy Course
Take Our CarbSavvy Course: Unleash A Healthier You Through Carbohydrate Mastery Straightforward, Practical Guidance for Powerful Diabetes Health Transformation You might have heard that carbs are …
Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes: Questions Answered
Being newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming and filled with uncertainties. In this episode, we answer some of the most common questions and concerns to help you navigate your …
World Diabetes Day 2024: Diabetes & Wellbeing
In this episode, we explore the theme of World Diabetes Day 2024 and an often overlooked aspect of diabetes management: well-being. You’ll learn how emotional health, support, and practical strategies …
Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes: Are You at Risk?
This episode dives into the crucial topic of diabetes risk and early detection. Whether you’re concerned about your own health or just looking to stay informed, understanding the risks and …
Best Sweetener For Diabetics: The Ultimate Guide
If you want to optimize your type 2 diabetes or prediabetes health, understanding which sweeteners or sugar substitutes are safe and effective is crucial. With over 50 different types of sugars and …
Can Diabetics Eat Stevia?
When it comes to sweets, we all love to eat them from time to time. YUM, say yes to creamy cheesecake or one of your other favorite sweets! But sugar isn’t really a good option for any of us, …
Magnesium and Diabetes: Benefits for Type 2 and Prediabetes
Magnesium deficiency has been linked to atherosclerosis/ heart disease and heart attack, alterations in blood lipids/ cholesterol, alterations in blood sugar, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney …
Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes: Where to Start
Imagine if you could take control of your type 2 diabetes naturally and even potentially reverse it. It is certainly possible and being newly diagnosed is the perfect time to get proactive. This …
5 Superfood Vegetables For Prediabetes
Research has shown that people with a higher daily vegetable intake have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is of course important to you with prediabetes. How many vegetables are we …
High Cholesterol and Diabetes Diet Plan
If you’re ready to take control of your cholesterol and diabetes and looking for a specific diet plan to tackle high cholesterol levels, look no further. In this episode, we’ll uncover …
Prediabetes Foods: 7 Questions Answered
If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes and you’re looking to proactively reverse your prediabetes health, one of the key steps is to make smart food choices. Nutrition plays a vital role in …
The Diabetes Epidemic + Research Bites
In this episode, we dive into the unsettling rise in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes across the US, Canada, UK, and Australia, with startling numbers arising among younger populations. We also dip …
7 Health-Boosting Antioxidant Foods For Diabetes
On the Type 2 Diabetes Talk podcast, we recently covered eating to beat inflammation. When living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, balancing your blood sugar is crucial, but there’s another factor …
Chromium Picolinate Supplements for Diabetes
Chromium Supplements Key Benefits Overview Chromium is crucial for insulin to function normally, making it beneficial for managing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Chromium amplifies the action of …
Cinnamon Supplements for Diabetes
Cinnamon Supplements Key Benefits Overview Cinnamon contains powerful polyphenols and other compounds that provide anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic effects, making it a valuable …
Milk Thistle Supplements for Diabetes
Milk Thistle Supplements Key Benefits Overview Milk Thistle, also known as Silybum marianum, has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. One of its key benefits is in enhancing liver …
Rosemary Leaf Extract Supplements for Diabetes
Rosemary leaf extract Supplements Key Benefits Overview Rosemary, an aromatic herb traditionally used in cooking, has been shown to have several therapeutic properties due to its rich content of …
Resveratrol Supplements for Diabetes
Resveratrol Supplements Key Benefits Overview Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant phytochemical. For prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, Resveratrol may reduce blood sugar and A1c levels Resveratrol …
Eat to Beat Inflammation in Diabetes
In this episode, we’re diving into how chronic systemic inflammation impacts type 2 diabetes and prediabetes and exploring practical dietary steps you can take to reduce inflammation and improve …
Multivitamin Supplements for Diabetes
Multivitamin Supplements Key Benefits Overview Multivitamins provide a concentrated dose of various vitamins and minerals that support many body functions, such as energy production, blood sugar …
Holy Basil Supplements for Diabetes
Holy Basil Supplements Key Benefits Overview Holy basil, also known as Ocimum sanctum or Tulsi, is an ancient medicinal herb widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, …
Ginseng Supplements for Diabetes
Ginseng Supplements Key Benefits Overview Ginseng, particularly the Panax species like American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), has been widely studied for its …
Diabetes Fat Shaming in Healthcare: From Stigma to Strength
In this episode we dive into the deeply personal and often painful experience of fat shaming in healthcare. You’ll hear Helen’s compelling story of resilience and discover practical …
What’s the Difference Between Hemoglobin A1c and Blood Sugar?
The info here was inspired by a comment left by Jim. He said: “One of the things that has confused me since being diagnosed Type 2 is blood sugar and A1c.” Of course, Jim is not alone. …
Vitamin E Supplements for Diabetes
Vitamin E Supplements Key Benefits Overview Vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant, has been studied for its potential to improve outcomes in people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D). This …
Vitamin D Supplements for Diabetes
Vitamin D Supplements Key Benefits Overview Commonly known as the ‘sunshine vitamin,’ vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and hormone essential for controlling calcium and phosphorus levels in the …
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Supplements for Diabetes
Coenzyme Q10 Supplements Key Benefits Overview Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a powerful antioxidant that fights oxidative stress and has anti-inflammatory properties. It plays a crucial role in energy …
Soup and Shake Diet for Type 2 Diabetes Remission: The Facts
In this episode, you’ll uncover the truth behind recent headlines touting a “soups and shakes” diet as a breakthrough for putting type 2 diabetes into remission. While these claims …
Vitamin C Supplements for Diabetes
Vitamin C Supplements Key Benefits Overview People with diabetes are more likely to have low levels of vitamin C, which can impact blood sugar control and increase the risk of diabetes complications. …
Bitter Melon Supplements for Diabetes
Bitter Melon Supplements Key Benefits Overview Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd, has been used as a diabetes treatment for high glucose levels for centuries in places like India and China. …
Ashwaganda Supplements for Diabetes
Ashwaganda Supplements Key Benefits Overview Ashwagandha is known for its adaptogenic effects, which reduce stress and improve overall health. However, its role in managing blood glucose, improving …
Why Is Blood Sugar High In The Morning? And What To Do About It
High blood sugar in the morning is a popular topic – it seems to stump many people. For instance, a while back I had a client sending me her blood sugar charts every few days and on those charts …