High 5 Podcast Episodes of 2024: Kind 2 Diabetes Speak

Dr Jedha, Host

Howdy fantastic individuals and thanks for becoming a member of me for the second final episode of 2024. 

This episode goes stay on Christmas Eve 2024, so I believed I’d take a second to replicate on the 12 months that’s handed by thanking you, by thanking our members, and by doing a recap of the highest 5 episodes for 2024. 

Earlier than kicking off with my thanks, I’d wish to let you understand that there’s no stopping Kind 2 Diabetes Speak, I shall be persevering with on throughout 2025 with weekly episodes every week. So with that stated, I all the time want inspiration and invite you to ship in your matter options or questions for future podcasts. Head all the way down to Type2DiabetesTalk.com and ship us an e mail or voice message, you could find buttons to do this from the podcast web page on our web site. Whether or not it’s a subject suggestion, a query or a problem chances are you’ll be going through, I wish to hear from you, so please ship them in. 

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Okay, now to some phrases of thanks. 

Firstly, I’d like to present a shout out to everybody that’s left a score and evaluate on Apple. 

Thanks to Ok Twist who left a 5-star Apple evaluate and stated: 

“I’m now not scared. Dr Jedha is a stellar communicator. My physician stated I wanted to be on remedy for prediabetes. I used to be nervous and hopeful I might discover somebody to coach me in a approach that I understood. Now I really feel armed with solutions to assist me assist myself. I’m so grateful for this informative, entertaining and provoking podcast. Thanks a lot Dr Jedha.”

Thanks to Bo Nickel who left a 5-star Apple evaluate, who stated: 

“Thanks. I refused to go on remedy final 12 months when my physician instructed me I used to be now diabetic. He instructed me he was pleased with me, however I’ve 3 months to get my numbers beneath management or we’d need to medicate. I discovered your podcast & adore it! I just lately subscribed. My A1c is now within the regular vary & I’ve misplaced round 50 lbs within the final 12 months.”

Thanks to Mathom, who left a 5-star Apple evaluate, who stated:

“Lastly!! Diabetes discuss that’s primarily based on actual science not simply conventional (and sometimes unfounded) recommendation. It’s time to unfold the phrase on actual diabetes diet primarily based on sound scientific proof and this podcast does simply that. Glad to have found it and put my very own kind 2 diabetes into remission.”

Thanks to Shine For Life, Julie, Su, and everybody else who has taken the time to go away their score and evaluate on Apple. 

Thanks to Denise, who left a 5-star evaluate on our web site, saying: 

“This podcast has helped me a lot in understanding all of the complexities round kind 2 diabetes. I’ve such a greater understanding of the right way to eat, what to eat, and exercising. And the way vital all these puzzle items are to my total well being.”

Thanks to Galye, who left a 5-star evaluate on our web site, saying: 

“Thanks for this discuss on decreasing morning BGL. I have to add that I discover all of your podcasts very informative and fascinating.”

A shout of because of Mary Lou, John, Lynda, Bronwyn, Mary, Mick, Doug, Lori, Mike, Huguette, Wilma, Michelle, Brian, BJ, and to all of you on the market who’ve taken the time to go away your score and evaluate. I truthfully recognize listening to your variety phrases and that you simply’re having fun with the podcast and in addition how it’s serving to you to take constructive proactive steps to enhance your well being and your life – it’s all very inspiring so thanks. 

I wish to give an enormous shout out to all our members as I do know a lot of you hearken to the podcast. I’m so grateful to you for placing your belief in me and the DMP crew and I’m actually grateful to have the ability to assist you to realize higher well being. It truly is such a blessing and a privilege to have a mission in life that’s life-changing for others – that’s what will get me off the bed each morning and evokes me each day. 

As a member, you’ll have seen we’ve carried out a number of nice new options just lately, comparable to your newly refreshed Sprint, which now makes it a lot simpler to find the numerous assets accessible to you; and the brand new journal characteristic so now you can use your well being log, not solely to report your blood sugar numbers, A1c, weight and meds however to report any ideas and emotions you could have in your journey so you possibly can refer again to these later. In 2025 we’re trying ahead to offering you with some nice new options, assets and actions to assist you all year long. 

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Now that every one that’s stated, let’s dive into key takeaways from the highest 5 hottest episodes for 2024.

Kicking off our prime 5 is the favored episode evaluating Berberine and metformin, Episode 21. With Berberine’s potential as a pure therapeutic to assist decrease blood sugar, enhance insulin sensitivity, and scale back irritation and ldl cholesterol, it’s no shock this matter captivated listeners, particularly these in search of pure alternate options or enhances to remedy.

So, what makes Berberine such a robust possibility? Utilized in conventional drugs for hundreds of years, Berberine has confirmed results in fashionable research on blood sugar and insulin response. Analysis reveals Berberine can match and even outperform metformin in decreasing A1c, fasting blood sugar, and post-meal glucose. It really works by impacting crucial metabolic pathways: bettering how cells reply to insulin, growing insulin receptors, and decreasing liver glucose manufacturing.

However, Berberine’s advantages prolong past blood sugar. It’s been proven to decrease LDL and triglycerides—usually issues in diabetes administration—and scale back irritation, focusing on key markers like IL-6 and TNF-alpha. These actions assist total metabolic well being, making Berberine a beneficial a part of a diabetes therapy plan. And in Episode 21, we additionally lined dosage tips, unintended effects, and the way Berberine can complement current medicines, offering listeners with a well-rounded take a look at this promising pure possibility.

The important thing takeaway is that Berberine is among the strongest pure therapeutics for individuals with kind 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Should you’re trying to complement or scale back reliance on medicines, Berberine could be a protected, beneficial addition to your therapy technique, with flexibility to be used alongside different medicines. Hear again to episode 21 for all the small print. 

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The fourth hottest episode of 2024 was all about sensible methods to cut back carbohydrate consumption and, in flip, enhance A1c and blood sugar management. Regardless of carbohydrate discount being central to diabetes administration, high-carb diets are nonetheless generally beneficial, making it difficult for a lot of to succeed in their A1c targets. Episode 22 laid out three easy steps to assist decrease carbs with out feeling restricted, providing a more practical strategy for sustainable blood sugar administration.

On this episode, we explored how reducing carbs will help keep an A1c beneath 7%—or ideally beneath 6%—ranges that considerably scale back well being dangers. Analysis and expertise present that dietary adjustments, particularly carb discount, can have an effect on A1c that’s similar to remedy, and may profit weight, blood stress, and ldl cholesterol.

The three steps to decrease carbs are:

1. Deal with Non-Starchy Greens: Prioritize greens like spinach, zucchini, and tomatoes for his or her fiber, vitamins, and low carb content material.

2. Decrease Excessive-Carb Meals and Sugary Drinks: In the reduction of on refined grains and sugary drinks, which shortly increase blood sugar.

3. Select Complete, Nutrient-Dense Meals: Stick with entire, minimally processed meals discovered on the outer aisles of the grocery retailer.

The important thing takeaway? Small, constant adjustments to cut back carbs can decrease A1c and supply a more healthy path ahead. Take heed to Episode 22 for extra sensible tips about reaching and sustaining these adjustments.

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Our third hottest episode of 2024 targeted on understanding blood sugar numbers—a vital step in managing kind 2 diabetes and prediabetes successfully. With out a clear grasp of your numbers, it’s onerous to know the right way to make significant adjustments. In Episode 11, we explored the fundamentals of blood glucose ranges, perfect goal ranges, and the right way to set achievable targets to enhance your well being.

For these with out diabetes, regular fasting blood sugar is between 70-99 mg/dL (4-6 mmol/L), and after meals, it’s beneath 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L). For individuals with kind 2 diabetes or prediabetes, the goal is to get as shut to those wholesome ranges as potential. Whereas targets might differ individually, working towards this vary can considerably scale back the danger of issues and assist total well-being.

One key metric mentioned was the A1c check, which displays common blood sugar over the previous three months. For non-diabetic people, a typical A1c is beneath 5.7%. In prediabetes, the aim is to decrease ranges to the traditional vary, whereas for kind 2 diabetes, preliminary targets are sometimes set beneath 7%, with an final goal of beneath 6% and even 5.7% if achievable.

Monitoring every day blood sugar, significantly after meals, presents speedy suggestions to assist decrease A1c over time. Usually checking in with these numbers offers a clearer roadmap to reaching optimum blood sugar management.

The important thing takeaway? Understanding and monitoring your blood sugar numbers empowers you to make knowledgeable choices and enhance long-term well being outcomes. Episode 11 dives into all the small print, so it’s an ideal one to revisit should you haven’t listened but or should you want a refresher, which all the time strengthens our resolve!

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Our second hottest episode in 2024 lined some of the basic facets of diabetes therapy—what to eat. In Episode 6, we explored dietary approaches that may naturally enhance blood sugar management and A1c, specializing in sensible, sustainable adjustments that align with the physique’s wants. Central to this episode was our beneficial food record, which has confirmed efficient in supporting actual well being enhancements.

The meals record is split into three sections: inexperienced for meals to eat usually, orange for moderation, and pink for meals to reduce. For efficient blood sugar management, limiting high-carb meals is crucial, which incorporates starchy greens like potatoes, high-sugar fruits like bananas, and carb-heavy objects like bread and pasta. These meals can spike blood sugar, making it more durable to keep up goal A1c ranges.

And what are you able to get pleasure from freely? Lots! We emphasised lower-carb, nutrient-dense choices like non-starchy greens—suppose leafy greens, peppers, and zucchini. Protein is crucial too, with choices like rooster, fish, meats, and tofu offering regular power with out blood sugar spikes. Wholesome fat, comparable to olive oil and avocado, assist total well being, whereas fruits like berries and small parts of slow-digesting carbs like beans add stability.

The important thing takeaway is that small dietary changes towards lower-carb, whole-food choices can result in vital enhancements in blood sugar and long-term well being. Episode 6 presents a sensible start line, so should you’re trying to enhance your consuming habits, this can be a must-listen. And we additionally mentioned the place to seize a duplicate of our meals record, should you don’t have that already. 

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And at last, drum roll please—the most well-liked episode of 2024 was Episode 38: Excessive Morning Blood Sugar Ranges Defined & What to Do About It. It’s no shock this episode topped the record, as excessive morning blood sugar ranges, or elevated fasting blood sugar, are some of the perplexing points individuals with kind 2 diabetes and prediabetes face. Morning blood sugar—or fasting glucose—usually seems excessive even after an evening of no meals, leaving many questioning why.

The principle trigger is the “daybreak phenomenon,” a pure course of influenced by our circadian rhythm. Early within the morning, hormones like cortisol, progress hormone, and adrenaline are launched to assist the physique put together for the day. These hormones sign the liver to launch glucose for power, which might sometimes be balanced by an insulin response. Nevertheless, with insulin resistance in kind 2 diabetes or prediabetes, the physique struggles to manage this glucose launch, leading to elevated morning ranges.

Understanding the daybreak phenomenon is empowering as a result of it highlights steps to handle morning blood sugar extra successfully. Eating regimen and diet play essentially the most vital function: stabilizing total blood sugar and A1c ranges could make a distinction, as morning ranges are sometimes the final to enhance. Key methods embrace having a balanced night meal with protein, wholesome fat, and greens to advertise in a single day stability and avoiding high-carb late-night snacks that may result in morning spikes.

Therapeutic choices may assist morning glucose management. For instance, research present {that a} pre-bedtime combine of two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with a slice of cheddar cheese might scale back morning glucose by as much as 6%. Dietary supplements like berberine, aloe vera, and garlic have additionally proven promise in constantly decreasing fasting blood sugar.

The important thing takeaway? With a mixture of focused diet, life-style adjustments, and therapeutic methods, you possibly can take management of morning blood sugar ranges. For a deep dive into all of the choices, tune into Episode 38 for a full breakdown.

Effectively, that’s a wrap. We’ve recapped a number of the 12 months’s hottest episodes, from understanding morning blood sugar ranges to exploring the facility of Berberine, simple carb-lowering suggestions, and the whole lot in between. I hope these highlights have reminded you of some useful takeaways to hold with you into the brand new 12 months.

As we shut in on the tip of 2024, I wish to categorical my heartfelt gratitude to each one among you for tuning in, sending in your questions, and sharing your tales. You make this podcast what it’s, and I’m so grateful for the chance to assist you in your journey to raised well being.

If there’s a matter you’d love to listen to extra about in 2025, don’t hesitate to succeed in out! Simply head over to Type2DiabetesTalk.com to go away a message or e mail us along with your concepts and options.

Take care till subsequent week and benefit from the festivities. 

Dr Jedha, over and out.