Glenys Oyston, RDN is a Texas-based Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and body image coach who helps recover from eating and body image issues created by toxic diet culture through the non-diet approach. She was the co-host of the Dietitians Unplugged Podcast and is a co-creator of the Haes-aligned online program, Self-Care for Diabetes. You can find Glenys at daretonotdiet.com.

[0:01-3:50] Introductions

• Introducing our guest

[3:51- 15:26] Understanding Diabetes and its Effect on the Body

• Differentiating type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes
• Identifying other types of diabetes
• How does type 2 diabetes occur?
• Trying to understand the correlation between diabetes and weight gain
• The "pre-diabetes" category

[15:27 - 43:44] Debunking the Myth of Weight Loss to Resolve Diabetes

• Debunking the myth that weight loss is the ultimate solution for diabetes
• Emphasizing the importance of values to guide movement
• Examples of exercises for an active lifestyle
• How sleep helps the body regulate sugar levels
• Stress, anxiety, trauma, and other areas that you can work on to improve the overall health

[33:46 -] Managing and Eliminating Diabetes Diagnosis Shame

• Breaking down the stigma of diabetes diagnosis
• Is there such a thing as reversing diabetes diagnosis?
• Explaining the tragic yet common cycle of starvation to keep blood sugar levels low
• How non-diet restriction works best for people with diabetes
• Eliminating the fear of medication to mitigate effects of diabetes

[43:45 – 45:40] Outro

• Where can you find Glenys Oyston?

Resources Mentioned:

• Glenys Oyston's Website
• Glenys Oyston's Facebook Page
• Self Care For Diabetes
• Self Care For Diabetes Free Guide

Tweetable Quotes:

"People get to pick how they take care of themselves." - Glenys Oyston

"The truth is, diabetes is a progressive condition, you will probably need more medication as times go by." - Glenys Oyston

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