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Type 2 Diabetes Talk

Dr Jedha

104 episodes

1 week ago

A1c is one of the most important numbers in diabetes care, but it’s also one of the most confusing. In this episode of Type 2 Diabetes Talk, we’re answering the most common questions about A1c so you can finally make sense of what your results really mean. You’ll learn what A1c measures, how to understand normal, high and dangerous levels, and at what point damage begins to happen in the body. We also cover the role of medications like metformin and insulin, and why nutrition and lifestyle ch...

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A1c is one of the most important numbers in diabetes care, but it’s also one of the most confusing. In this episode of Type 2 Diabetes Talk, we’re answering the most common questions about A1c so you can finally make sense of what your results really mean. You’ll learn what A1c measures, how to understand normal, high and dangerous levels, and at what point damage begins to happen in the body. We also cover the role of medications like metformin and insulin, and why nutrition and lifestyle ch...

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Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health,

Episodes (20/104)

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

103: A1c Levels: Common Questions Answered

A1c is one of the most important numbers in diabetes care, but it’s also one of the most confusing. In this episode of Type 2 Diabetes Talk, we’re answering the most common questions about A1c so you can finally make sense of what your results really mean. You’ll learn what A1c measures, how to understand normal, high and dangerous levels, and at what point damage begins to happen in the body. We also cover the role of medications like metformin and insulin, and why nutrition and lifestyle ch...

1 week ago

21 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

102: Statins and Diabetes - What Doctors Don't Tell You

Most people are told: your cholesterol is high, here’s a statin, especially if it's high LDL. End of discussion. But what if that prescription isn’t always necessary? What if there are tests and questions that could completely change the outcome? In this episode, we dive into the truth about statins and diabetes, the benefits, the risks, and the controversies you rarely hear about. You’ll also hear Mary’s story, how she was nearly put on statins but, with the right evidence and one extra test...

2 weeks ago

23 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

101: Diabetes Research Bites: Sulfonylureas & Meals Driving Morning Glucose Spikes

This episode covers Diabetes Research Bites exploring new research shaping the future of diabetes care, and not all of it is good news. Dr. Jedha breaks down new evidence showing that one long-standing class of diabetes drugs may increase heart disease risk and harm the very beta cells needed to produce insulin. She also exposes another round of misleading, industry-funded “food miracle” research. The episode then explores the growing concern of medication use in children as the drug Mounjaro...

3 weeks ago

18 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

100: Curtis' Type 2 Diabetes Transformation

Reaching 100 episodes of Type 2 Diabetes Talk is a milestone worth celebrating, and today’s story captures why Dr Jedha is so passionate about this work. Curtis lived with type 2 diabetes for more than a decade and even had a heart attack followed by triple bypass surgery, until he reached a crossroads that pushed him to search for better answers, which led him to the podcast, then to Dr Jedha's proven program, and ultimately to a very different life. In this episode, Curtis shares his ...

4 weeks ago

25 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

99: Does Menopause Affect Blood Sugar?

Menopause is more than hot flashes and mood swings. For many women, it also brings changes to blood sugar, metabolism, and weight that can feel confusing and frustrating. In this episode, Dr Jedha explores the science behind why menopause affects blood sugar and why so many women notice stubborn belly fat, stronger cravings, or rising fasting glucose during this stage of life. Whether you’re living with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or you’re simply concerned about prevention, you’ll le...

1 month ago

21 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

98: Diabetes Q&A #8: Sugar-Free Cordial, Testing Fruit, Persistent Highs, Blood Sugar Targets, Fasting vs A1c, Berberine, and More

In this listener Q&A episode, we tackle some of the most real and pressing questions about life with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. From whether sugar-free cordial is really safe, to how to test your blood sugar after eating fruit, to why numbers sometimes stay high even hours after eating, you’ll hear practical, science-based answers you can use right away. We also explore what “normal” blood sugar targets actually look like when you have insulin resistance, why fasting sugar and A1c d...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

97: How to Cure Diabetes Naturally Without Medication

The word “cure” gets thrown around a lot when it comes to type 2 diabetes, but what’s the real story? In this episode, Dr. Jedha sets the record straight. You’ll learn why “remission” is the accurate medical term, what it actually means, and how thousands of people are living free of diabetes medications with normal A1c levels, often in just a few months, using nothing more than food and lifestyle. We’ll explore the powerful shift happening in diabetes care, backed by decades of data an...

1 month ago

20 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

96: What is Your Prediabetes Type?

Prediabetes isn’t just one thing, yet that’s how it’s usually treated. In this episode, Dr. Jedha unpacks the groundbreaking concept of prediabetes phenotypes, or “types,” showing how your body’s unique pattern of blood sugar changes can reveal the real reasons behind your numbers. You’ll learn about the four main types of prediabetes, whether your fasting glucose is high, your blood sugar spikes after meals, both are elevated, or your A1c is creeping up despite normal spot checks. More impor...

1 month ago

21 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

95: Dr Jedha's Gold-Standard T2Diet Research Revisited

What if the most powerful way to treat type 2 diabetes isn’t another prescription, but the food on your plate, backed by science and proven to work? In this special episode, Dr. Jedha takes you behind the scenes of her world-leading T2Diet Study, the first scientifically proven online nutrition program for type 2 diabetes that’s proven to reduce A1c, weight and medications and changed lives across the globe. You’ll hear how a simple frustration, seeing people struggle with outdated inef...

2 months ago

27 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

94: Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes in Youths

Type 2 diabetes used to be called “adult-onset diabetes.” Not anymore. Today, one in three American teens has prediabetes, and diagnoses of type 2 diabetes are climbing rapidly in youths — high schoolers, young adults in their twenties and thirties, and even in children. When diabetes strikes young, it doesn’t just start earlier, it progresses faster, becomes more aggressive, and leads to serious complications much sooner. In this episode, Dr. Jedha unpacks the shocking new statistics f...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

93: Diabetes Q&A #7: Rebuilding Insulin Sensitivity, Sugar-Free Drinks, Protein Powder, Berberine Safety, Blood Sugar Spikes, and More

Can you really rebuild your insulin sensitivity and one day enjoy the occasional treat again? Why does your blood sugar sometimes skyrocket out of the blue, even when you’ve done nothing differently? And what’s the real story with berberine, sugar-free drinks, and breakfast foods that claim to be healthy? In this Diabetes Q&A episode we answer these practical, often confusing questions straight from listeners just like you. You’ll hear about managing stubborn high A1c levels in diab...

2 months ago

20 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

92: Prediabetes at 70+: Susan’s Path to Lower A1c and Cholesterol

In this episode, Dr Jedha speaks with Susan, a vibrant 71-year-old who shares her honest journey of managing prediabetes, lowering her A1c, and improving her cholesterol, by taking the Prediabetes Reset Program. Despite a lifetime of being told she could eat anything she wanted, Susan faced a wake-up call when her blood sugar numbers crept into the prediabetes range. With a little encouragement and practical tools, she chose to embrace change and discovered how small, mindful shifts cou...

2 months ago

15 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

91: Margarine or Butter for Diabetics?

For years, butter has been blamed for heart disease and margarine praised as the healthier choice. But is that advice actually grounded in solid science, especially when it comes to type 2 diabetes or prediabetes? In this episode, we cut through decades of confusion and explore the latest research on how butter and margarine affect diabetic management, blood sugar, insulin resistance, cholesterol, and long-term metabolic health. You’ll learn why butter isn’t the villain it was once made...

3 months ago

22 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

90: Newly Diagnosed: Information Overload

Feeling confused by all the conflicting advice on how to manage your type 2 diabetes or prediabetes? You’re not alone. In this episode we tackle the very real problem of information overload, why it happens, how it can derail your progress, and what you can do to finally cut through the noise. You’ll learn how to spot reliable, evidence-based advice, avoid getting sidetracked by extreme claims or shiny new trends, and stay focused on a few core habits that actually work. You’ll discover pract...

3 months ago

23 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

89: Is Walking Good for Diabetes?

Think walking after meals is too simple to work? Think again. In this episode, Dr. Jedha breaks down why a short stroll after eating could be one of the most powerful habits you can build to lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and even support weight loss and heart health. You’ll discover why the timing of your walking matters for diabetes, what the latest research says is so good about walking, and how one small shift can make a big difference, whether you have type 2 diabetes or...

3 months ago

16 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

88: Jeanette's Journey to Prediabetes Remission

In this episode, Dr Jedha speaks with Jeanette, a dedicated member who shares her journey of overcoming confusion and transforming her prediabetes health. With a strong family history of diabetes, Jeanette believed she was managing well until her fasting blood sugars began to rise and she discovered, almost by accident, that she was prediabetic. This sparked a turning point where she decided it was time to take action. Jeanette opens up about the overwhelm of conflicting advice online, ...

3 months ago

21 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

87: Prediabetes Remission

In part one of this essential two-part series, we dive into a groundbreaking topic that's recently emerged in diabetes research: prediabetes remission. Most people with prediabetes are simply advised to prevent type 2 diabetes or "manage" prediabetes, but did you know it's entirely possible to fully restore your glucose levels back to normal? Discover the scientific definition of prediabetes remission, why it should be your primary health goal with prediabetes, and the powerful lo...

3 months ago

23 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

86: Diabetes Diagnosis Criteria: Understanding Your Test Results

Ever been told you have type 2 diabetes but left the appointment wondering how that diagnosis was even made? Maybe your A1c looked fine, but your fasting glucose didn’t, or vice versa. In this episode, we break down the official diabetes diagnostic criteria in a way that finally makes sense. You’ll learn exactly what each test means, how the results are interpreted, and why two people with different test patterns can both be diagnosed correctly. We also share four case studies that high...

4 months ago

27 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

85: Diabetic Chocolate Options

Think chocolate is off-limits when you have diabetes? Think again. In this episode, we reveal how the right kind of chocolate can actually support blood sugar, heart health and even your mood. You'll learn the difference between cocoa and commercial chocolate, why cocoa is packed with diabetes-friendly nutrients, and what to look for when choosing chocolate that won’t spike your blood sugar. From the science behind cocoa flavanols to practical tips for using unsweetened cocoa in your da...

4 months ago

19 minutes

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

84: What Fruit Should Diabetics Avoid?

Think all fruit is healthy when you have diabetes? Not so fast! In this episode, we break down the truth about dried, canned, juiced and fresh fruits, and why some of them can seriously spike your blood sugar. You’ll learn why natural sugar still affects your health, how fructose is processed in the body, and which fruits are best avoided or minimized to stay on track with your A1c goals. We cover the highest sugar fruits, along with surprising offenders. You’ll also get practical tips ...

4 months ago

23 minutes