41: Eat to Beat Inflammation in Diabetes

09/03/24 • 27 min

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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Type 2 Diabetes Talk - 41: Eat to Beat Inflammation in Diabetes

Transcript

Dr. Jedha, Host

Hello there, welcome to episode 41 where the topic of the day is inflammation.

I developed an interest in inflammation about 13 or 14 years ago, and as a result I explored inflammation extensively during my Masters in Nutrition.

It’s interesting because when people think of inflammation they often think about conditions like arthritis, which certainly is an inflammatory condition. Or if you get a cut on your hand, it’s normal for the cut