Welcome back to Lower the Dose, the podcast where we dig below the surface of metabolic health. In this episode, host Dr. Dr. Rangi to unravels one of the most overlooked but powerful drivers of blood sugar and overall wellness: stress. You’ll learn why stress isn’t just “all in your head”it’s a physiological force that triggers real, measurable changes in your body, from blood sugar spikes to hormone surges, regardless of what you eat.

Dr. Dr. Rangi breaks down the biology of stress, explaining how the “hidden hormone” cortisol works as both a protector in short bursts and a saboteur when it lingers too long. They explore why stress, sleep, and sugar form a self-perpetuating triangle, and why cravings for sweets are your nervous system’s way of crying out for comfort, not a failure of willpower. Dr. Dr. Rangi shares practical strategies from micro-moments of mindfulness to sleep hygiene that anyone can use to take their body out of constant survival mode and into true healing.

If you’ve ever wondered why you wake up with high blood sugar despite eating well, why quick fixes rarely solve stress, or how even a ten-minute nature walk can measurably shift your hormones, this episode is for you. Tune in for actionable tips and a compassionate, science-backed perspective that will help you lower the dose of stress and raise your quality of life.

00:00 "Stress: Key to True Healing"

03:43 "Breaking Free from Survival Mode"

07:13 Morning High Blood Sugar Explained

11:04 "Sleep, Stress, and Breathing Tips"

16:38 Stress Signals and Fatigue Patterns

18:54 "Mindfulness and Meditation Practices"

22:26 Mindfulness and Movement Initiative

27:23 "Decode Symptoms, Don't Ignore"

29:32 Managing Stress: Practical Everyday Tips

Show Website - https://lowerthedosepodcast.com/

Dr. Rangi's Website - https://rangimd.com/

Podcast Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/

Dr. Rangi's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaiwant-rangi-md-face-32226b97/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

Welcome to Episode 1 of Lower the Dose, your new go-to podcast for transforming diabetes and metabolic wellness. In this inaugural episode, host and visionary physician behind Lower the Dose, Dr. Jaiwant Rangi. Together, she dives into the powerful origin of this movement, beginning with the story of Dr. Rangi's own family and upbringing in rural India, where limited medical care sparked her lifelong commitment to early, holistic prevention.

You’ll hear how Dr. Rangi went from practicing traditional, evidence-based medicine to reimagining care beyond prescriptions and lab numbers. She shares the pivotal moments, including personal loss and professional burnout that led her to create a proactive, personalized model for truly transformative health.

Discover why “lowering the dose” of sugar, stress, and hormonal imbalance can be the key to raising your energy and reclaiming control over your life. Dr. Rangi introduces her unique Precision 30 testing approach, explains how mapping health can prevent catastrophe, and challenges the culture of reactive, crisis-driven healthcare. If you’ve ever wished your care could start before a crisis or wondered how to create a roadmap to vibrant living, this episode is where it all begins.

Tune in to get inspired by the personal and professional journey behind Lower the Dose, and join the movement to raise your life by lowering the things that keep you from living it fully.

Timestamps:

00:00 Holistic Care Beyond Evidence

06:37 Changing Healthcare to Prevent Catastrophe

07:44 Prevent Crisis Through Early Detection

11:52 Healthcare System: Prevention vs. Crisis

17:27 "Preventing Crisis Through Wellness"

21:26 "Lowering Stress for Healing"

25:11 Diabetes: Beyond Food and Lifestyle

27:34 "Precision 30 Biochemical Mapping"

30:50 "Preventive Health Over Reactive Care"

35:30 "Importance of Caring Providers"

36:16 "Lower the Dose Start"

Show Website - https://lowerthedosepodcast.com/

Dr. Rangi's Website - https://rangimd.com/

Podcast Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/

Dr. Rangi's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaiwant-rangi-md-face-32226b97/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”