Better Blood Sugars with DelaneMD | Diabetes, Prediabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases, Insulin Resistance, without Medications

By Delane Vaughn, MD | Diabetes CoachHealth & Fitness

Better Blood Sugars with DelaneMD | Diabetes, Prediabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases, Insulin Resistance, without Medications episodes

July 02, 2025 Questions & Answers
Answers to listeners' questions!
37 min
June 02, 2025 Special Episode!
Special episode!
13 min
May 19, 2025 303 | Meal Planning for Better Blood Sugars
In this podcast, I talk about how meal planning can help reverse type 2 diabetes by addressing its root cause: insulin resistance. I explain that insulin resistance develops from repeated insulin spikes, which are mostly driven by the modern, carb-heavy diet. I walk you through how to swap out high-carb meals for low-carb, real food options—without giving up the flavors you love. I also share tips for eating at home and dining out, including how to plan ahead so you’re not stuck guessing. If you find it hard to implement these changes, I invite you to schedule a Reverse Your Diabetes Assessment call.
59 min
May 12, 2025 302 | Your Health, Your Way - Building a Plan That Works for You
In this episode, we dive into how to create a personalized health plan that actually works for you. Instead of chasing numbers or following someone else’s rules, you’ll learn to define what health means in your own life—through food, exercise, sleep, and stress management. I’ll walk you through simple steps to build a sustainable plan based on your values, not willpower. We’ll also explore common pitfalls and how to avoid them. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by doing “all the right things” without lasting results, this episode will show you a better, more empowering way forward.
34 min
April 27, 2025 300 | The Power of Decisions: How to Stop the Back and Forth About Junk Food
Indecision is exhausting—and it’s one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck. In this episode, I share how making decisions you like and stick with is the real key to reaching your health goals, including reversing type 2 diabetes. I walk you through how I broke free from the cycle of daily back-and-forth, and how you can too. We’ll discuss why decisions are actions (not one-time events), how to align choices with your values and authenticity, and how to show up for yourself even when it's hard. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels, this episode is for you.
40 min
April 21, 2025 299 | Rewire Your Brain to Reclaim Your Health
If you’ve tried everything to get healthy with type 2 diabetes and nothing sticks. What if you are not focusing on the right “right” problem? Maybe it’s time to look at your beliefs (not your food). This episode reveals how your brain’s Reticular Activating System (RAS) creates your experience by filtering in what you already believe. Whether it’s “this is too hard” or “I always fail,” your RAS is finding evidence to prove it true. But here’s the good news—you can shift your focus, change your beliefs, and get very different results. Learn how to direct your RAS so your brain starts working for your health, not against it.
33 min
April 14, 2025 EP298: I Know What to Do—So Why Can’t I Do It?
Ever said, “I know what to do, but I struggle to do it”? You’re not alone. In this episode, I dive into why so many of us—especially those with type 2 diabetes—feel stuck between knowing the solution and actually taking action. I share my own struggle with budgeting (hello, makeup and restaurant spending!) and how it mirrors the resistance to making dietary changes. The problem isn't knowledge—it's discomfort, resistance, and not getting granular with your plan. You’ll learn how to identify the real issues behind your inaction and get practical steps to finally move forward with your health (or finances!).
32 min
April 07, 2025 EP297: How to be Consistent for Better Blood Sugars
Consistence is key for better blood sugars! This is a webinar I did in 2024 about mastering consistency. I cover insulin resistance as the cause of your diabetes, how to master strategies to fix your diabetes, client stories, and how to create consistency. Check it out!
1 hr 9 min
March 30, 2025 EP296: The Menstrual Cycle & Blood Sugar: What Every Woman with Diabetes Needs to Know
Ever noticed your blood sugars fluctuate throughout the month—sometimes for no apparent reason? You're not imagining things! Your menstrual cycle plays a huge role in insulin resistance, cravings, and energy levels. In this episode, we break down how estrogen and progesterone impact your blood sugar, what patterns to look for, and how to adjust your food, exercise, and self-care to stay on track. Whether you experience big shifts or subtle changes, understanding your cycle is a game-changer for managing diabetes. Tune in and take back control!
36 min
March 23, 2025 EP295: Why Cutting Carbs Alone, Won’t Fix Your Diabetes
Many people see quick success managing their blood sugars by cutting carbs, but what happens when you decide to indulge? Blood sugars spike, and frustration sets in. The truth is, type 2 diabetes isn’t just about food—it’s about insulin resistance.
In this episode, I break down insulin resistance using a car analogy—bad fuel (food) and how it contributes to poor performance of the engine (metabolic performance of the cell). Fixing diabetes requires more than avoiding sugar; it’s about healing your cells/engine. Ready to learn how? Tune in and take control!
32 min

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Have you been diagnosed with diabetes or other metabolic diseases like gestational diabetes, prediabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or insulin resistance? Do you worry about the health consequences of these diagnoses? Are you sick of doctors' appointments that stress you out? Are you sick of medications being prescribed to you? Are you sick of finger sticks? Are you ready to leave all this behind you?