In this episode of the Five Rivers Podcast, host Sandeep Misra (Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer at Heald) sits down with Dr. Eric Schabert, DO (board-certified Family Medicine + Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) to break down why diabetes rates keep climbing even with more medications than ever and what actually moves the needle.

This video is for:

• Adults living with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
• Anyone trying to build healthier habits and improve metabolic health
• People using (or considering) metformin, insulin, GLP-1s, or SGLT2s
• Family members supporting someone with diabetes
• Clinicians, coaches, and curious learners who want a clear, practical perspective

What you’ll learn:

• Why diabetes is rising so quickly in the U.S. and what the numbers really mean
• The “diet, diet, diet, exercise, medications” framework and why it still holds up
• How misinformation and “I-know-everything” influencers confuse people and delay progress
• Why lifestyle changes can sometimes lead to remission, especially when started early
• The real cost drivers of diabetes care (hint: it’s not just meds it’s complications)
• Why food quality, culture, and access matter and why one-size-fits-all plans fail
• How tools like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can help connect meals + movement to real outcomes

If diabetes has felt overwhelming, this conversation brings it back to basics, without shame, without extremes, and with a focus on what people can actually do.

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