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Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience
Release Date: 09/07/2024
The Simple Fiber Rule for Lowering Blood Sugar
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Fiber is not just about digestion. YouTube Video: Most people hear that fiber is good for blood sugar, but very few understand how much they actually need to create real, measurable change. The truth is, small increases in fiber are not enough to significantly impact insulin resistance. There is a therapeutic range, and when you reach it consistently, your metabolism begins to shift. In this episode, we break down the exact fiber intake levels used in randomized controlled trials to lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and address the root cause of chronically elevated glucose....
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5 Ways to LOWER Blood Sugar FASTER Than Anything Else (Science Backed)
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High blood sugar is not random. YouTube Video: Most people see a high glucose number and immediately start guessing what went wrong. But blood sugar is not a mystery. It rises when three things happen at the same time: glucose stays trapped in the bloodstream, the liver releases extra glucose, and insulin signaling becomes impaired. In this episode, we break down 5 of the fastest, science-backed ways to lower blood sugar while also addressing the root cause underneath it: insulin resistance. You’ll learn: • Why 15 minutes of movement can lower blood sugar even when insulin isn’t working...
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Do THIS After Eating to LOWER Blood Sugar INSTANTLY
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Most people think blood sugar spikes are only about what you eat. YouTube Video: But what if what you do in the first 15 to 30 minutes after eating matters just as much? In this episode, we break down 3 simple, science-backed movement strategies shown in randomized controlled trials to immediately flatten post-meal glucose spikes — even when carbohydrates are on your plate. You’ll learn: • Why walking after meals works — and why timing matters more than total exercise volume • How seated soleus push-ups can reduce glucose excursions by over 30% •...
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AVOID These 5 Foods to Reverse Diabetes
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Most people are told to fear carbohydrates. But what if the real driver of insulin resistance is something else entirely? In this episode, we break down the 5 foods that quietly increase fat inside your liver and muscle cells, impair insulin sensitivity, and keep blood sugar elevated—even in people who believe they’re eating “healthy.” You’ll learn: • Why fried foods flood your bloodstream with free fatty acids and inflammatory compounds that worsen insulin resistance • How processed “health” foods like protein bars and shakes impair glucose tolerance • The biggest...
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This Will Melt Your Visceral Fat In 30 Days
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Why visceral fat behaves differently than other body fat—and why it drives high fasting glucose • How fat stored inside your liver interferes with normal glucose control while you sleep • Why lowering saturated fat can rapidly improve insulin sensitivity—even without cutting calories • How time-restricted eating helps your liver shift from storing fat to burning it • Why Zone 2 cardio is one of the most effective tools for shrinking liver fat • How increasing fiber intake supports gut health, lowers inflammation, and improves metabolic markers • The exact 5-lever blueprint to...
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These 5 Foods REVERSE Type 2 Diabetes FASTER Than Anything Else
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Waking up with higher blood sugar than you went to bed with can feel confusing, frustrating, and completely out of your control. But it’s not random—and it’s not caused by carbs or fruit. In this episode, we break down what’s actually driving high fasting blood sugar and insulin resistance, and why decades of research point to fat inside muscle and liver cells as the real root cause. You’ll learn: • Why fasting blood sugar rises overnight—even when you eat “perfectly” • The exact biological mechanism that blocks insulin from doing its job • Why carbs and...
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THIS Lowers Blood Sugar Levels FASTER Than Anything Else
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*FREE TRAINING: —--- You’ve probably heard that lowering your blood sugar takes months — but what if that’s not true? In this episode, we share seven science-backed strategies that can lower your blood sugar faster than you think — while improving insulin sensitivity, gut health, and fat metabolism naturally. You’ll learn: • Why eating earlier in the day (the “sunrise eating window”) can dramatically improve fasting glucose overnight • How chewing your food 40–50 times — the “5-0-2 secret” — cuts post-meal spikes and keeps you feeling...
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Beyond Willpower: Cravings, Connection, and Lasting Change
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Cravings, emotional eating, and staying consistent aren’t battles you win with willpower—they’re signals pointing to something deeper. In this episode, Dr. Matthew Lederman shares how connection, safety, and purpose can transform not just your food choices, but your long-term health. You’ll learn: • A practical reframe for “emotional eating” that removes guilt and adds intention • How to design routines that make consistency almost automatic • Why connection and safety can measurably improve metabolic markers • Simple strategies for identifying the...
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How Much Protein Do You Actually Need for Blood Sugar & Longevity?
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Protein is everywhere — powders, bars, and drinks — but is more always better? In this episode, we cut through the hype to uncover what protein is actually doing in your body, how it affects blood sugar and diabetes health, and how much you really need to stay healthy long term. You’ll learn: • What the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) really means (and why most people misinterpret it) • Why eating more protein doesn’t necessarily lead to better health outcomes • The surprising risks of high-protein diets — including increased risk of...
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What’s the Best Diet to Reverse Diabetes? Keto, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat, Plant-Based, Whole-Food?
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Choosing the best diet for diabetes can be confusing, especially with so much conflicting advice. In this episode, Robby breaks down three popular approaches — the Mediterranean/ADA diet, the low-carb ketogenic diet, and a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet — to reveal the pros, cons, and real-life results of each. You’ll learn: The macronutrient profiles of each diet and what they mean for your blood glucose Why keto can bring short-term results but often misses the root cause How a Mediterranean approach can deliver small improvements but limited reversal Why a low-fat,...
info_outlineIn this episode of Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience, Kylie and Lauren dive into the fascinating yet complex world of diabetes education.
Lauren recently attended and presented at the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists conference, and discusses just how much the beef, pork, and dairy industries have influenced the field of nutrition.
We explore the critical need to advocate for plant-based nutrition in diabetes care, balancing ethics with education, and personal stories about living with diabetes.
We also chat about the changing seasons, the energy that comes with the back-to-school vibe, and an exciting update about the incredible health improvements for Kylie's dog, Allie. Her journey was a reminder of how much different perspectives can improve healing—something that holds true for humans as well.
We highlight the importance of taking a fresh look at the nutrition advice that’s being taught and the role of diabetes educators in this evolving space. It’s about more than just numbers on a chart; it’s about wellness and meaningful change.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Seasonal Changes and Activities
04:48 Halloween Preparations
08:19 Allie's Health Journey
14:02 Diabetes Education Conference Insights
22:32 Representing Plant-Based Nutrition
23:36 Conference Experience and Presentation
24:59 Industry Influence on Dietitians
27:53 Challenges of Promoting Plant-Based Diets
35:32 Reflections and Future Goals
38:37 Encouraging Change and Final Thoughts
Dear listeners, your homework is to ask your diabetes educators and/or dietitian what causes insulin resistance and send us the answer! TEAM@Masteringdiabetes.org
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