Reversing Diabetes with DelaneMD

Explore a journey to better health by making smart food choices! Discover how our bodies use insulin and why too much can be tricky. Embark on the path to healing by steering clear of processed foods that concentrate carbohydrates and elevate insulin levels. Learn about foods that might not be our friends and how reading labels can help. Avoiding tricky ingredients in processed foods can make us feel better. Find out about a special online class on February 10th to learn more about reading food labels. Check my website for details! You can make tasty choices for a healthy you!

This episode is an information-packed discussion with Dr. Nicole Solomos, a Sports Medicine physician who specializes in Lifestyle Medicine. We discuss gut health, exercise in women and how recommendations change as we age, as well as the origin of sugar in the human diet. So much is included in this episode! Check it out and let me know what you think!

Welcome to the podcast where we dive into the intricacies of emotional eating. As we navigate the new year resolution cycle, we encounter "ass grabs" – the small lapses that precede major quits. The emotional triggers behind abandoning resolutions are explored, shedding light on the intricate workings of our brains. Emotions, thoughts, and actions are dissected in the thought model, revealing the intense feelings our brains send to our bodies. Applying this to emotional eating, this episode unveils the habit loops leading to reliance on food for comfort. The key to breaking the cycle: make a plan. Tune in for details and insights on healthier choices that lead to longevity.

This episode explores the nature of motivation, delving into the reasons behind its fluctuations. I review the causes and source of motivation, particularly how it can be intense when implementing new health regimens. This discussion uses your personal commitment to improving your blood sugars as an example, revisiting the ease of keeping our commitment to ourselves when it is fueled by enthusiasm and excitement. However, inevitably this motivation fades. A mindset shift becomes necessary. The solution to waning motivation lies in making decisions ahead of time, committing to the plan, and persevering even when you don’t feel like it, not relying on serendipitous feelings like excitement, enthusiasm, and motivation but instead being proactive with a plan. Try it out! Tell me how it goes!

This episode breaks down the basics of reversing type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance arises when cells no longer respond to insulin normally. Overexposure to insulin is caused by refined carbs. Disrupted insulin signaling occurs with industrial oils like seed, corn, and canola oils. Processed foods, combining these elements, conflict with our biology. Essential actions that fix type 2 diabetes include reading labels for carb counts, and fat sourcing. Limiting daily carb intake, avoiding harmful fats for 10-14 days, and utilizing a glucometer to monitor your sugars. Key to your health is prioritizing consistent commitment in order to positively impact blood sugar. Controlling cravings and reassessing perceived healthy foods are vital for enhancing A1c levels, promoting overall vitality, and longevity in women. This episode explains all these strategies.

This episode explores the transformative impact of gratitude on health, citing studies linking it to increased happiness and reduced doctor visits. I advocate for intentional rewiring of neural pathways through daily gratitude practices, with the suggestion to list only three meaningful things during your gratitude practice. I also share a personal journey of overcoming emotional eating by embracing gratitude. This episode challenges you to leave behind habits that you are done with in the new year, specifically unhealthy coping mechanisms. This episode concludes with my resolution to leave clutter and disorganization behind in 2023, emphasizing the power of intentional choices in order to reach your goals.

Ever pondered the experience of coaching? Look no further! Dive into this coaching session featuring Judi, a listener. For many women unfamiliar with the concept, the idea of working with a coach to transform their relationship with food may be a mystery. Contrary to common assumptions that they need someone to physically restrict their eating, the reality is quite different. Explore this episode to gain insights into how the coaching process unfolds!

In this episode, I promote holiday planning as the key for a truly enjoyable season. Weaving personal experiences into this discussion, I delve into decision fatigue and the challenges of navigating the holidays without a plan. I encourage reframing planning as a liberating gift, versus feeling restricted and limited. Planning for the holidays helps you sidestep stress and disappointment. This episode offers practical strategies, and guides listeners towards intentional decision-making for maximum holiday delight. Using a parallel with the holiday magic we felt as children, I encourage a thoughtful, strategic approach, persuading you to craft individualized plans and thought strategies, to ensure a festive and stress-free season.

Have you ever wondered what coaching is like? Well here you go! This is a coaching call with listener, Judi. Many women have no idea what it means to work with a coach to change your relationship with food. Most women think what they NEED is someone to wire their jaw shut. NOT SO! Check out this episode to see how it works!

Are you feeling stuck on the path to better health, wondering why progress is slow despite your efforts? The answer is simpler than you think. In the pursuit of lowering your A1c and reversing diabetes, the most significant obstacle is not your hormones, budget, genes, family, or even your macro mix—it's the attempts to work around the breakup with junk food. For 80% of women with diabetes, this is the single thing that holds them back from the health they want.