This week, I’m bringing you a highly requested episode: Intuitive Eating and Diabetes. 

I’m joined by Lydia Leighton, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, to discuss how to navigate diabetes while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.

Lydia and I deep dive into Diabetes through an intuitive eating and anti-diet lens, including:

• Understanding what diabetes is and the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• How diabetes is not just governed by food
• Tests used to diagnose diabetes, and what those numbers and letters the doctor keeps talking about really mean
• How can we approach food and diet with diabetes in a way that aligns with intuitive eating principles
• Is there a "diabetic diet"? 
• Sugar - is it the devil?
• How to control blood sugar spikes
• Understanding carbohydrates
• How to listen to your body
• And we are debunking myths about diabetes

Meet The Expert: Lydia Leighton

Lydia has a wealth of experience in the field, having worked within the NHS in weight management services and with individuals facing various health conditions, including diabetes. Now, in her private practice, she focuses on supporting clients in a safe and sustainable way that prioritises health over weight loss. You can find Lydia here:

lydialeighton.com
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 ⚠️ Important Disclaimer (in addition to the usual disclaimer!!)

Before we dive in, it’s crucial to mention that this episode is not medical advice. If you are under professional care for diabetes management or suspect you may have diabetes, please consult your healthcare provider for personalised guidance.

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A quick heads up - my transcriptions are automatically generated. For this reason there may be errors, incorrect words, bad spelling, bad grammar, and other things that just seem a little 'off'. You'll still be able to understand what is being said though, so please just ignore that and enjoy the episode.