Diabetic neuropathy is a serious diabetes complication that may affect as many as 50% of people with diabetes.  In this episode, learn more about the link between nerve damage and high blood sugars.  Also learn how to reduce risk factors and prevent developing neuropathy.  

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Resources:  

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-neuropathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20371580

Diabetic neuropathy and dietary supplements

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-neuropathy/in-depth/diabetic-neuropathy-and-dietary-supplements/art-20095406

Did you know that 1 in 5 cases of TOTAL tooth loss is linked to diabetes?  In this episode, the connection between poorly managed blood sugars and it's impact on your teeth and gums is discussed.  The advice from your dentist to brush and floss is especially important if you have type 2 diabetes and want to prevent tooth loss.  

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References:

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/d/diabetes

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-stat-report.html

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/gum-disease-and-the-connection-to-heart-disease

Once my clients learn about insulin resistance being the root cause of t2d, the next question I often get is "what do I eat"? Many of my clients struggle with the “what’s for dinner” question.   In this episode, you will learn how to categorize the foods to eat to get the best results for managing your blood sugars and losing weight.  

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Adults with Type 2 Diabetes are two to four times more likely to experience fatal heart disease than those without diabetes according to the American Heart Association (AHA).  The AHA also states that people aged 65 or older with diabetes around 68% will die from heart disease and some 16% will die as a result of stroke.  The good news ... lifestyle habits, such as consuming a plant based diet, can lower your risk for heart disease and improve your heart health AND help reverse and manage your type 2 diabetes.  

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 https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/complications/cardiovascular-disease

Alabas OA, Hall M, Dondo TB, et al. Long-term excess mortality associated with diabetes following acute myocardial infarction: a population-based cohort study. J Epidemiol Community Health. Published online June 15, 2016.

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-and-heart.html#:~:text=Over%20time%2C%20high%20blood%20sugar,and%20can%20damage%20artery%20walls.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5466936/

Based on the National Kidney foundation's estimation, 1 in 3 Americans are at risk for kidney disease.  And it is well known that diabetes is a common risk factor for kidney disease.  In this episode learn how you can preserve your kidney function so you can avoid kidney disease later in life.  

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The CDC website* states that "diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy."  It also states that taking medicines as needed ... can also reduce the impact of diabetes on your life.  The CDC recommendation is to lose weight, eat healthy and be active.  Why isn't lifestyle and food choice discussed further when it is known that a plant based lifestyle can reverse the impact of diabetes?  This episode asks you to consider your committment to making change so you can avoid taking medicines for the rest of your life.  

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*https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/diabetes.html

Blood sugar spikes are concerning for those with type 2 diabetes.  I've had many clients avoid whole grain foods because they saw their blood sugars spike after eating them.  In this episode, insulin resistance and the correlation to saturated fat is discussed and the possiblity that it might be the bacon that is causing the spike and not the oatmeal.

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Those with type 2 diabetes are often told to avoid fruit because the fructose will cause their blood sugars to rise. Unfortunately, by avoiding fresh fruit, those with T2D are missing out on all the fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that fruit provides ... not to mention the pure delight in eating a fresh strawberry.  This episode gives you the facts about fruit consumption for diabetics.  

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Topic inspired by Center for Nutrition Studies article  

In the US, headaches cause 112 million sick days each year and while one-third of the population gets headaches, women suffer more than men do. Research found a surprising link between migraines and food AND a plant-based diet was found to reduce migraine pain.  

Common Migraine triggers:  dairy, chocolate, eggs, citrus fruits, meat, wheat, nuts/peanuts, tomatoes, onions, corn, apples and bananas.

Pain-Safe Foods:  Rice; cooked green, orange and yellow vegetables; cooked/dried non-citrus fruits 

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Mentioned in this episode

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/headaches-and-women-what-do-hormones-have-to-do-with-it

2014 Physicians Committee research published in the Journal of Headache and Pain

1. Bunner A, Agarwal U, Gonzales JF, Valente F, Barnard ND. Nutrition intervention for migraine: a randomized crossover trial. J of Headache and Pain. 2014;15:69. doi:10.1186/1129-2377-15-69.

Bariatric surgery has become an option for diabetes management.  In this episode, Robin encourages you to consider the plant based lifestyle before making the decision to undergo surgery.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Michael Greger's video regarding bariatric surgery  

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/reversing-diabetes-surgery/