If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause or postmenopause while managing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes at the same time, you may have noticed that blood sugar feels harder to control.

Challenges with blood sugar control, increased cravings, stubborn weight gain, energy crashes and brain fog aren’t just frustrating—they’re linked to hormonal shifts affecting insulin and metabolism. In this episode, we break down why these changes happen, how menopause impacts blood sugar, and the steps you can take to support your health.

Importantly, we cover practical nutrition strategies proven to help you balance blood sugar and feel your best during this important transition in life. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the menopause transition and how to be positively proactive to reduce symptoms and optimize your long term health.

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2:23 The menopause transition

4:18 Menopause and blood sugar

6:37 Sarcopenia, metabolism and bone loss

11:34 Nutrition for menopause and diabetes

19:55 Essential nutrients during menopause

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In this episode, we dive into the connection between prediabetes and weight gain, uncovering the real culprit: insulin resistance.

You’ll learn why traditional weight loss advice, like calorie counting and low-fat diets, often fails people with prediabetes and what actually works to stop fat storage and kickstart weight loss naturally.

We’ll explore how your metabolism changes with prediabetes, why some foods—like whole grains and "zero-point" meals—may be sabotaging your progress, and how simple shifts in your diet can help you lose weight without starving yourself.

If you’re tired of battling the scale and want a smarter, science-backed approach, this episode is for you. Tune in now and take the first step toward working with your body, not against it!

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2:18 The link between prediabetes and weight gain

5:43 Can losing weight reverse prediabetes

8:18 How you lose weight with prediabetes matters

18:36 The shift from calorie restriction to blood sugar control

21:03 Don't eat less; eat right

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Did you know that small changes to your diet can dramatically lower blood sugar and triglycerides in just weeks? In this episode, we’re answering your questions about managing type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. From high morning blood sugar and post-meal spikes to why even people at a healthy weight can develop prediabetes, we’re breaking it all down with simple, practical solutions.

You’ll learn how to make smarter food choices, the role of refined carbs and sugars in high triglycerides, and why timing your meals matters. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing your condition for years, this episode will leave you feeling empowered to get more proactive with your health.

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2:25 A thank you to listeners

4:37 What to do about high blood sugar after meals?

8:31 How do I lower high triglycerides in diabetes?

14:11 Is a prediabetes diet the same as type 2 diet?

16:08 How can I be prediabetic when I am a healthy weight?

16:08 What do my blood sugar numbers mean?

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In this episode, we’re unraveling one of the most common areas of confusion for people managing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes: the difference between A1c and daily blood sugar readings.

If you’ve ever wondered why your doctor focuses on A1c while you’re monitoring your daily levels at home, or how these two measurements work together, this is the episode for you!

You’ll learn how daily blood sugar provides immediate feedback to guide your decisions, while A1c offers a long-term snapshot of your glucose control. Plus, discover practical steps to manage both effectively, avoid common pitfalls, and how to start using your numbers to achieve better results.

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3:38 Always ask questions!

4:45 What is blood sugar/blood glucose?

6:39 Normal blood sugar levels: in brief

7:42 Understanding blood sugar fluctuations

10:25 What is A1c?

12:51 Normal A1c levels: in brief

15:36 How do A1c and blood sugar relate?

16:55 Key differences between blood sugar and A1c

20:48 The number to monitor to get better A1c results

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Think fiber is just for digestion? Think again!

In this episode, we uncover the incredible benefits of fiber for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. You’ll learn how adding more fiber to your daily routine can help lower your A1c, improve blood sugar control, reduce cholesterol levels, and even combat inflammation—all without adding carbs that spike blood sugar.

Discover why soluble fiber in particular, is so effective for blood sugar management, which foods provide the best sources, and why high-carb whole grains might not be the solution you’ve been told. We also cover one of the best fiber supplements for diabetes—one that can help lower fasting blood sugar, postprandial blood sugar, A1c, cholesterol and more.

This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you get better results with your blood sugar levels.

CHAPTERS

2:09 What is fiber?

4:20 Benefits of fiber for blood sugar

7:44 Benefits of fiber for insulin resistance, cholesterol and systemic inflammation

9:56 Fiber reduces risk of developing type 2 diabetes

11:11 How much fiber to eat per day

12:40 Best fiber-rich foods for diabetes

18:22 Can fiber supplements help lower blood sugar?

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If you’ve been confused about what your blood glucose goals with prediabetes should be, this episode is for you.

We break down the key blood glucose goals you need to know with prediabetes—fasting levels, postprandial levels and A1c goals. You’ll learn what “normal” really looks like, why aiming for normal is so important, and how hitting these targets can help you feel your best and prevent long-term complications.

Plus, hear from Paul, a member of our Prediabetes Reset Program, who shares his inspiring journey of lowering his A1c back to normal levels, losing weight, lowering blood pressure and improving his overall health.

Paul’s insights, challenges, and simple approach to staying consistent will leave you motivated to get more proactive with reversing your own prediabetes health.

CHAPTERS

2:06 What is prediabetes?

5:31 Prediabetes blood glucose goals

8:08 Prediabetes target A1c level

10:21 The key to avoiding type 2 diabetes and reversing prediabetes

11:47 Prediabetes blood glucose monitoring

15:08 Paul's story to reverse prediabetes

28:18 Key takeaway: Keep things simple and be persistent

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Counting carbs, tracking calories and obsessing over food choices can feel exhausting, especially with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes where you may feel so many 'rules' imposed upon you. What if there was a better way?

In this episode, we dive into intuitive eating—a science-backed approach that can help regulate blood sugar, support weight loss, improve metabolic health, and create a more sustainable way of eating for the long term.

You’ll learn why rigid dieting often fails, how intuitive eating removes pressure and can help you break free from food stress, and the simple steps you can take to start listening to your body’s natural cues.

Plus, we share research-backed insights and practical strategies to help you make food choices that feel good—physically, mentally and emotionally.

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1:30 Don't we need to count calories and carbs?

3:50 What is intuitive eating?

6:35 Intuitive eating science

10:08 Misconceptions about intuitive eating

16:53 How to use intuitive eating for diabetes

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Have you ever wondered what the cause of type 2 diabetes or prediabetes is? Or why prediabetes and type 2 diabetes seem to come with a host of other health issues, like weight gain, high blood pressure or cholesterol problems?

In this insightful episode, we unpack the invisible culprit behind it all: metabolic dysregulation. This little-known but powerful driver lies at the heart of these conditions and may even be the reason your health feels out of balance.

Join us as we explore how metabolic dysregulation develops, the issue that lies at its core (high glucose, high insulin and insulin resistance), why it’s so often overlooked in traditional healthcare, and, most importantly, what you can do to reverse it.

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2:43 What is metabolic dysregulation?
4:29 Symptoms of metabolic dysregulation
5:44 Key issues behind metabolic dysregulation
8:05 Compromised metabolic functions
11:36 High insulin and insulin resistance
14:55 Request a fasting insulin test
17:11 How to treat the cause, not just symptoms

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