We welcome a special guest in this week's episode - Leslee Bender who is the "epitome of active and ageless. Leslee travels the world as an international fitness trainer, focusing on functional movement for people of all ages. Her functional techniques benefit athletes as well as everyday people who want to achieve optimal health and fitness while preventing injury."

Since living with type 2 diabetes can mean more pain, especially nerve pain, increasing movements can become challenging. It can become discouraging if you continue to be in pain when you try to do the right thing... You often wonder:

The answers to these questions will be revealed in this episode as Dr. Promlap chat with Leslee. 

Listen in and start living your pain-free type 2 journey today!

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Welcome to this week's episode! For the next 5-6 episodes, you'll be hearing the audio excerpts from Dr. Promlap's previously recorded videos. These videos are valuable contents on her other platforms that you might not be aware of. That is why we are bringing you these contents through this podcast platform. Just be aware that some of the announcements and information you'll hear might not be as relevant to you today.  

You're going to get an overview of Dr. Promlap's best tips and tools on how to conquer your condition living in a fast-paced world that we find ourselves in today. You are probably being pulled in multiple directions - from scheduling your kids activities to taking care of your family - how will you ever find the time and energy to take care of yourself? You know that you need to "eat better" (whatever that means) and "move more"... but you just don't see how you'll fit them all into your busy schedule?

Then you've come to the right place! We're going to show you how to do just that in today's episode! You'll be able to get back some free time so you can enjoy being you again!

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It wouldn't be a Type 2 Diabetes podcast if we don't talk about the subject of weight, right? This can be a controversial topic to discuss but we are going for it in this episode! As promised, you'll get nothing short of the truth about everything related to your condition here at "THRIVE with Type 2 diabetes" - and that includes getting the answer to an age old question "Will losing weight help with my type 2 diabetes?"

Not only that you will learn the answer to this question, you will also get Dr. Promlap's proven method to implement into your current lifestyle. However, as always, living with type 2 diabetes is not a one-size-fit-all lifestyle. What is recommended in this episode, and in all episodes, will be generalized but researched-based to help guide you find which method will be best for you. Make sure you also consult your primary care provider before making any changes to your care regimen.

Listen in as we attempt to crack this puzzle apart and get to the bottom of how and why when you say "Type 2 Diabetes", everyone automatically thinks "weight". 

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In this episode, we are getting down to the nitty-gritty of how to truly become a successful Type 2 Warrior. For that to happen, you'll have to be familiar with the 80/20 rule of diabetes. Not sure what that is? Fear not! Dr. Promlap will go through a detailed explanation of what this rule means and how it applies to type 2 diabetes. 

Once armed with this fact, you'll be one step close to reaching your A1C goal consistently and effortlessly. Although, as always, knowledge is power, but ACTION is even more powerful. Dr. Promlap will also walk you through a step-by-step behavioral change model to help you understand what your next step will be after learning more about the 80/20 rule. 

Don't miss out on this industry's best-kept-secret episode! Listen in and start becoming the best Type 2 Warrior the world has to see! 

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Since the goal of this podcast is to help all of you type 2 warriors out there reach your A1C goal effortlessly and efficiently, it is crucial for you to hear from someone who is going through the same journey as you. That's why, in this episode, Dr. Promlap is joined by a special guest!

We are talking to Jamie, a.k.a. @Type2nme, where he will let you all in on all his secrets of how he was able to get off of his medication and reached his A1C goal within just 3 years of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Jamie has overcame his initial struggles with all the common type 2 diabetes stigma and his own mental health challenges to really get to where he is today. 

Listen in as we discuss all things diabetes and its "bad reputations" as well as how you can use them to your advantage.

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If you are not familiar with the blood sugar roller coaster, then you might be luckier than other type 2 warriors...

In this episode, Dr. Promlap will explore specific ways to help you lower blood sugar inconsistency. She will point out some of the mistakes that she sees while working with clients that could potentially increase blood sugar inconsistency. You'll also learn what to do instead so you can achieve balanced blood sugar level day after day.

BUT why do you need to achieve this? 

Well, if you ever wonder why you feels tired and sluggish all the time when living with type 2 diabetes, then this is why.

When leaving your blood sugar to spike and dip as it pleases, your body has to work extra hard to restore the imbalances and therefore, drains all your energy. So if this is you, make sure you pay close attention to this episode as Dr. Promlap goes into all the detail of how to help your body restore this imbalances effortlessly so you can finally get off of the blood sugar roller coaster.

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Let's talk movement!

In this episode, we will aim to answer a few heated questions surround diabetes and exercising such as:

With the crowded amount of information you get from social media nowadays, it can be very overwhelming and confusing to know what will be best for you in your condition. Since type 2 diabetes is not a one-size-fit-all condition, you should not be looking at it from just one point of view. We're here to present multiple options for you and you can pick the best one that fits your lifestyle and needs the best.

Dr. Promlap is joined by a special guest in this episode - Dr. Daniel Tiano - a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in mobile physical therapy for busy adults who might not have time to fit in high quality rehab into their hectic life. 

"As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, my passion is helping busy adults who are struggling with their job demands due to pain and dysfunction, particularly with neck and low back pain" - Dr. Tiano

Listen in as we dive deep into a conversation about how physical activities will affect the longevity of your type 2 journey. 

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In this episode, Dr. Promlap will explore what you can do to help you minimize your medication list safely and effectively. Because the last thing you want to do is to stop taking your medications without knowing if that was what's best for you and your blood sugar. Please be sure to always check with your health care provider before you decide to change your medication regimen in any way. What is presented in this episode will be very general and might not work for everyone.

We will also discuss some of the common medications that your doctor might have prescribed for you. You'll learn about their benefits as well as their side effects and what to do to minimize these side effects. How these medications affect your blood sugar will be explained in some details so you can have a better idea of why your doctor might want you to be on them.

After understanding a little bit more about these medications, we will then explore how you might reduce the amount of medications that you are currently on. The information that was shared on this episode is based on Dr. Promlap's education and experience with her own patients at her pharmacy. This is not meant for you to replace visiting your doctor for routine check-ups or talking to your physician when you have a question about your condition/medications.

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In this episode, Dr. Promlap will give you a few simple tips that will help you figure out how to finally kick that sweet cravings once and for all. Make no mistake for this is not a trick or hack to do this. In fact, what is discussed will be evidenced-based and research-driven to ensure that you will be the most value out of this episode. You will also get specific example of what to do so you can find clarity on how to create change to your current habit and lifestyle.

"After only 5 weeks of working with Dr. Promlap, I was able to successfully control my cravings for sugar. I said "No" to junk foods while my family enjoyed them in front of me. I'm so proud of myself for having the ability to create a better eating habit. I know that I am that much closer to lowering my A1C with this new confidence as I continue with Dr. Promlap's program." - Thrive with Type 2 Diabetes Client

You can find out how to achieve this for yourself without having to feel like you need to deprive yourself from your favorite food. Most people think that cutting out all "junk" foods is the way to go when it comes to creating a better eating habit. But in actuality, that method will often cause more harm than it will do good.

Learn what to do instead in this episode to effortlessly being able to feel great about your relationship with sweets yet still able to keep your A1C out of the diabetes range.

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In this episode, Dr. Promlap will debunk some of the most common myths surrounding Type 2 Diabetes that most people still do not know about. She will explain why being stuck with these myths are what is actually keeping you from achieving you A1C goal. You'll also learn how to break-free from them and what to actually do instead. 

No matter where you are on your type 2 journey, you most likely have seen or read plenty of information on the condition. You often wonder if what you're reading is what you really need to know in order to lower you blood sugar once and for all. 

Not being able to differentiate between the correct information and what you might want to stay away from can do you much more harm than good. A lot of the time, something could work for your neighbor but that same thing would not work for you...

You have to realize that type 2 diabetes is not a one size fit all kind of deal...

In fact, you'll need to find what works for you if you want to consistently see you A1C drop and eventually stay out of the diabetes range.

But before you can do all that, you'll want to listen to this episode and figure out if you're still holding on to these myths that could be the one thing that is preventing you from type 2 freedom!

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