Reversing Diabetes with DelaneMD

In today’s episode, we dive into why you haven’t been able to reverse your diabetes long-term—yet. I’ll share how my own struggle with insulin resistance had nothing to do with my medical training but rather my approach to food. The truth is, the healthcare system isn’t designed to fix diabetes, just medicate it. We’ll discuss why processed foods are the real root of the problem and how medical guidance often falls short. It’s not about willpower; it’s about having the right tools. Learn how to overcome cravings and take control of your health for good. Join us to start making lasting changes.

In this podcast I answer the question, “Why do women want to fix their diabetes without medications?” Women think it’s about getting a normal A1C or reducing meds, but there’s more to it. How do you feel when your blood sugar is high, or when you need more meds? Women often tell me they feel guilt, shame, and out of control. But normal blood sugars aren’t just about numbers. It’s about regaining control, confidence, and being at peace with your health and food choices. This journey helps you break free from cravings and live life on your terms—proud, healthy, and empowered. This episode tells you how!

This episode focuses on identifying what drives you to improve your diabetes and why it's so important to you. Fixing your diabetes requires time and effort, but you need to ask yourself, "Why do I want this?" We discuss obstacles like discomfort, excuses, and negative thoughts that keep you from your health goals. Your brain may offer partial truths, but real change comes from overcoming these barriers and making better choices. The key is to anchor to who you are and why you want better blood sugars—your health, vitality, and the life you want. I teach you one simple question to ask yourself, "What do I know for sure?" to guide all your decisions.

This episode focuses on how our thoughts directly impact actions and results, particularly for those dealing with diabetes, prediabetes, or challenges with weight loss. It explains how negative thoughts about eating to reverse your diabetes or improve your blood sugars can sabotage health goals. Women struggle with cravings and unhealthy food choices, but it’s the way you think about food that keeps you stuck and sick. By challenging those automatic thoughts, especially around unhealthy eating habits, women with diabetes can gain control over their health. The key to reversing diabetes is to understand and manage your mind, allowing cravings to pass, and managing healthier thought patterns.

In this episode, we explore the crucial connection between sleep and diabetes management. We'll clear up common misconceptions about sleep, discuss its impact on insulin resistance, and share practical tips to enhance sleep quality. Drawing on the work of top sleep scientists like Dr. Matt Walker and Dr. Satchidananda Panda, we’ll break down how sleep cycles work and why at least seven hours of sleep is essential. We’ll also cover how poor sleep leads to bad food choices and increases health risks. Plus, we'll discuss the effects of sleep aids, caffeine, and alcohol on your sleep cycles and overall health.

This episode is a conversation between me and trauma therapist, Eva Whitmer, LPC. We discuss the Polyvagal Theory, the Window of Tolerance, and a strategy for determining why you emotionally eat. Eva also uses a great analogy for explaining why managing stress is so important if you are going to fix your diabetes and start seeing better blood sugars! Check the podcast out and let me know what you think!

This episode reviews the 14-day guide, along with tips on adjusting the meals in the guide and where to find additional resources for fasting, exercise, meditation, and sleep to support your journey to better health.

This episode also dives into why planning is key to managing type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. Unlike typical diet programs, making and implementing a plan works on re-wiring the brain. Making decisions from the prefrontal cortex, which prioritizes long-term health goals over immediate gratification. The episode highlights the importance of using a plan to avoid allowing your primitive brain to make decisions that will derail your progress.

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This episode discusses the concept of "buffering," where women use food or other activities to avoid negative emotions or situations. If you have type 2 diabetes, this often means eating unhealthy foods when feeling stressed or overwhelmed, leading to insulin resistance and a sense of being out of control. The episode differentiates between "true" pleasures, like spending time with loved ones, which bring slow, long-lasting joy, and "artificial" pleasures, like processed foods or social media, which offer quick but temporary satisfaction and often lead to negative consequences. Understanding and managing these behaviors is key to better health.

In this podcast episode, we explore the impact of stress on insulin resistance and diabetes. While diet and exercise are crucial for managing blood sugar, stress plays a significant role too. Stress can lead to insulin resistance by affecting beta cell function, lipid metabolism, inflammation, and the autonomic nervous system. High stress levels increase cortisol and disrupt the balance of our fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest systems. Managing stress through deep breathing, meditation, exercise, and other techniques can help reduce its negative effects. Learning to control stress and rewire our thoughts can significantly improve long-term health outcomes. Check it out. Let me know what you think!

This was such a fun podcast to record with such cool information and science!! Some of my favorite things! I dive deep into the importance of fiber. If you haven’t already, download the 14 Days to Better Blood Sugars guide from www.delanemd.com/better! Fiber is crucial as it feeds your gut microbiome, which plays a significant role in metabolic health, including diabetes management. Both soluble and insoluble fibers are essential, found in seeds, nuts, and whole grains. Fiber not only aids digestion but also protects the gut lining, produces vital chemicals like GABA and serotonin, and helps manage your mood. Improve your gut health by eating a variety of fiber-rich foods and avoiding processed items. I discuss strategies and recommendations! Check it out. Try it out. Tell me how it goes!