EP246: Types of Diabetes Explained
In this comprehensive overview, I delve into the various types of diabetes, focusing primarily on type 1 vs type 2. Type 1, an autoimmune condition, affects insulin production, while type 2 is characterized by insulin resistance. We explore other variants of diabetes: gestational diabetes, LADA, MODY, and other less common types, shedding light on their causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment approaches. Emphasizing the crucial role of lifestyle modifications, particularly dietary changes, I highlight the importance of understanding the relationship between food choices and health. By adopting a diet aligned with human biology, women can live naturally healthy lives!
EP245: Keto Pitfalls
The podcast has a makeover! New name, new look, same commitment to bringing you quality science and strategies to improve your diabetes and your health!
Last week’s episode discussed nutritional ketosis as a strategy for improving insulin function and lowering blood sugars. This week we dive into pitfalls to avoid when using nutritional ketosis. Check it out! Try it out! Let me know how it goes!
EP244: Nutritional Ketosis Basics
Sometimes utilized as a key method in reversing type 2 diabetes, nutritional ketosis has gained popularity. It involves shifting the body’s primary energy source from carbs to fats. This lowers insulin levels in your body. Moving into ketosis may initially cause discomfort, called the “keto flu.” Ketosis targets insulin resistance, while aiding in healing various health issues like high cholesterol and inflammatory conditions. To enter ketosis, gradually lower carb intake to around 50 grams per day, monitoring ketone levels using urine strips or ketone meters. Caution is advised for those on medications, as adjustments may be necessary to avoid complications. Effective communication with healthcare providers is vital during dietary changes to ensure safety and proper medication management. Try it out, let me know how it goes!
Ep243: Q&A
This episode is a Q&A session. I cover how to manage protein intake even if you practice fasting. I answer questions regarding how long it takes and basic strategies to reverse insulin resistance. I answer questions about metformin and its impact on kidney function. There were two straight forward questions on the impact water can have on insulin resistance and how to find recipes without processed foods. Lastly, I address the unfortunate press release tying intermittent fasting with cardiovascular disease. Check it out! And let me know if you have any pressing questions!
EP242: Intermittent Fasting Hacks!
Fasting aids in lowering insulin levels, allowing cells to heal from insulin resistance, a condition where cells resist insulin’s instructions. Normally, insulin signals cells to absorb glucose for energy, but in insulin resistance, this process falters, leading to high blood sugar levels and diabetes. Intermittent fasting tackles this issue by reducing insulin exposure, promoting insulin sensitivity. For effective fasting, it’s crucial to avoid anything that significantly raises insulin levels, like food. While fasting poses challenges, strategies such as hydration, bone broth, adding fat, adequate sleep, and staying busy can ease the transition. Planning ahead, involving family in meal prep, and navigating eating out are also helpful tactics for success.
EP241: The Fast Path to Better Blood Sugars
Fasting offers cells a respite from insulin exposure, aiding in their healing process. Understanding hunger is pivotal; distinguishing between brain and physical hunger is essential when altering eating behaviors. The influence of processed foods on hormones and neurobiology disrupts our body-to-brain signaling, rendering hunger cues unreliable. Establishing boundaries, such as meal timing and mindfulness, becomes imperative. Starting gradually, adjusting fasting periods based on how you feel and blood sugar levels, is key. Medication users should proceed cautiously. While fasting may not be forever, it’s a valuable tool for managing insulin resistance. Beware of using fasting to compensate for poor dietary choices, as it undermines a healthy food relationship.
Stopping Once You Start with DelaneMD | Webinar March 6, 2024
Stopping Once You Start Many women find that once they start eating, it’s hard to stop. If you break a fast, thoughts like “I went so long without eating, I get to eat finally.” Or thoughts of “deserving” the food. Or even, “finally it’s about time!” This keeps us stuck overeating, feeling out of […]
EP240: Intermittent Fasting for Better Blood Sugars
This episode reviews the biology of type 2 diabetes and how intermittent fasting is a powerful tool to normalize your biology and improve your blood sugars. There is a review of physical hunger vs. brain hunger and how allowing this to guide your fasting regimen is helpful. And also, a discussion of various fasting schedules as well as unhelpful ways to use fasting. Check it out. Try it out. Let me know what you think!
Clean Up Your Diet to End Food Cravings! with DelaneMD | Webinar Feb. 21, 2024
Clean Up Your Diet to End Food Cravings! Women struggle to fix their type 2 diabetes. Cravings are at the heart of this. Have you ever thought, “if I just did not WANT the chocolate, I could finally fix this”? If not chocolate, chips, bread, or maybe pizza? This 60-minute webinar will discuss the importance […]
EP239: Autoimmunity with Amy Behimer
In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Amy Behimer about how our lifestyle impacts our overall health, more than just our diabetes. Dr. Behimer is a pharmacist as well as a coach. She works with people who have been diagnosed with autoimmune disorders. We talk about the mindset to improve health and powerful strategies to see results! Check it out!
