Type 2 Diabetes Talk

Are you struggling to shed stubborn weight? Are the endless cycles of dieting and weight regain getting you down?
On the latest episode of Type 2 Diabetes Talk, we'll equip you with a fresh outlook on slimming down and shedding those pounds smartly so that they stay off for good.
We delve into the different methods of tackling weight loss and the flaws in the common energy balance approach, putting the spotlight on the carbohydrate-insulin model, a powerful ally in your weight loss and health journey.
Once you understand that working from the inside out is the best approach to take and how to do it, you can stabilize your glucose and insulin levels, rejuvenate your liver function, reduce inflammation, and kindle your body's natural fat-burning capabilities—all without succumbing to hunger.
CHAPTERS
3:22 Before getting started with weight loss
6:51 The common weight loss approach
8:41 Stop restricting calories
11:33 The physiology of weight loss/ understanding metabolism
17:23 Putting a stop to fat storage
20:50 Smart nutrition boosts metabolism

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Are the 2025 American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines helping people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes—or are they falling behind the science?
In this episode, we take a critical look at the latest updates, uncovering what’s helpful, what’s missing, and where outdated thinking might be holding people back. From the confusion surrounding carbohydrate recommendations to the surprising shift in guidance on fats and protein, we’ll dive into what you really need to know to manage your health effectively.

You’ll discover why low carbohydrate diets remain the most effective strategy for improving blood sugar, how digital health programs like the T2Diet Program are changing the game, and why monitoring your B12 levels is critical if you take metformin. Plus, learn why sleep is now firmly in the spotlight as a key factor for diabetes prevention and management.
CHAPTERS
1:16 ADA Standards of Medical Care overview
4:34 Digital programs outperform in-person care
6:37 Importance of sleep and monitoring B12 in prediabetes
8:46 Eating patterns and the totality of what you eat
11:52 FAIL: No clear carbohydrate recommendations
18:02 FAIL: No evidence that plant protein is better than animal protein
20:15 FAIL: Guidelines on fats regressed, not progressed

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In this episode, we delve into unravel the often perplexing aspect of treatment versus prevention.
While prevention strategies are aimed at reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, treatment strategies are focused on managing the condition once it has already been diagnosed. This is an essential difference to understand because it significantly influences the approach one takes toward type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
With the internet replete with misinformation and falsifications, it's crucial to critically evaluate the information at your disposal. This chat will guide you through the maze of information you typically encounter online, providing practical examples to enable you to distinguish between prevention and treatment strategies for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, so you can focus on getting better results.
As we delve deeper into the issue, we aim to stress on the importance of focusing on treatment rather than just reduced 'risk.' We'll discuss the basics of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes treatment, emphasizing the immense potential of reversing these conditions through dietary and lifestyle changes.
By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with knowledge to understand the clear difference between treatment versus prevention and why knowing this will help you get the very best results.

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Ready to take control of your health and reframe how you manage type 2 diabetes or prediabetes? Climb aboard!
Type 2 Diabetes Talk is set to provide an enriching journey that is not only packed with sound advice on nutrition and lifestyle changes, but also the latest research to help you naturally optimize your blood sugar levels and overall health.
Dr. Jedha, your host, a veteran of the health and wellness industry with over two decades of experience, specializing in type 2 diabetes and nutrition, shares how her path has been fueled by a dedication to help those living with diabetes, leading to the creation of Diabetes Meal Plans (DMP), groundbreaking research on digital dietary programs for type 2 diabetes, and a unique scientifically-backed approach to achieving better blood sugar control that has proven successful time and time again.
Sharing the overarching core values and approach that will guide the show, Dr Jedha invites you to be a part of the transformative journey to achieving your best health and revolutionizing diabetes care. From sharing her personal journey to answering your queries, there's much in store for us all, and together we can make a difference.
Looking forward to helping you improve your health naturally!

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In this episode we explore the intricate connection between inflammation and diabetes. We break down the difference between acute and chronic inflammation and how the latter, at the cellular level, intertwines with insulin resistance, further complicating health issues like high blood glucose, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and weight gain.
We also dive into practical, nutrition-based strategies that can help you regain control. With a focus on nutrition, we cover foods that increase inflammation. And we explore the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods. And we highlight specific nutrients such as magnesium and nutraceuticals like turmeric that can be a powerful ally in the fight against inflammation.
This episode is packed with valuable information to help you make informed nutrition choices to reduce inflammation and achieve better health.
CHAPTERS
3:06 What is inflammation?
7:14 How inflammation influences diabetes health
9:31 Proinflammatory foods
16:10 The Dietary Inflammatory Index
18:22 Anti-inflammatory foods and diet
24:21 Eat to beat inflammation; eat to treat diabetes

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