Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience

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Whitney English is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist known for her engaging and evidence-based communication style. Whitney’s “Predominantly Plant-Based” nutrition philosophy is geared toward combating chronic disease and promoting longevity and is in stark contrast to the fad diets she encountered as a Hollywood news reporter. Her dedication to unbiased reporting makes her the perfect partner for spreading credible nutrition information to the masses. In this episode of the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience, we’ll cover: What are the benefits of a plant-based pregnancy? Her response to critics that say a vegan or vegetarian diet isn’t safe for pregnancy What causes gestational diabetes? What is the current recommendation for the dietary management of GDM (gestational diabetes mellitus)?  Why do some practitioners recommend a low-carb diet for the treatment of GDM? What diet she would recommend if she were commander in chief of nutrition for pregnant women. Is it hard to meet protein needs on a plant-bas

We have a different kind of show today, it’s not packed with science, instead, you will hear some practical tips on transiting to a plant-based diet and you will be inspired by Tali’s infectious personality. She says, “I wanted to figure out how to make eating plants as fun as a party because when you do eat plants your life can become as great as a party but you need to have both components the health and the happiness.” In this episode of the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience, we’ll cover: 14:00 The number one thing holding people back from jumping into a plant-based lifestyle 16:56 How to gain more energy 18:15 How to inspire your partner to eat more plants with you 24:58 Perfectionism 27:05 Increasing your confidence in ordering out at a restaurant and other social situations  Grab a copy of Party in Your Plants, tons of fun, delicious recipes for transitioning to a plant-based diet. https://partyinmyplants.com/the-book/ If you enjoyed this episode please join us and Tali in spreading the word about th

Charlotte is living with type 1 diabetes and decided the best way to manage it was by limited her carbohydrate intake to no more than 50 grams per day, yet still experienced high blood glucose values (over 300 mg/dL) after eating a banana or half a sweet potato She often complained to herself: “I eat almost no carbs and my blood sugar is still high! How is this possible?”⁣ ⁣ After switching to a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet, Charlotte now eats whole-carbohydrate foods without experiencing dramatic blood glucose spikes, has reached her ideal body weight and has more energy than she knows what to do with!   We know that changing your eating habits and being 100% responsible for food preparation isn’t always easy. If it was, everyone would be doing it. That’s exactly why we created a weekly done-for-you meal plan that’s specifically designed to simplify grocery shopping, simplify food prep, add variety, and reduce overwhelm. Introducing the Mastering Diabetes Weekly Meal Plan! The Weekly Meal Plan confo

In today’s episode, you are going to hear from Chris Wark who beat stage 3 colon cancer. He began sharing his story in 2010 with a mission to inspire people to take control of their health and reverse disease by radically changing their diet and lifestyle.  Chris has a brand new book titled, “Beat Cancer Daily”. It’s a timely book in which Chris shares nuggets of inspiration, encouragement, and actions for surviving life’s difficult storms. If you haven’t picked up his first book, “Chris Beat Cancer” we suggest grabbing both of them together. Link to Chris' new book: https://www.amazon.com/Beat-Cancer-Daily-Inspiration-Encouragement/dp/1401961940  In today’s interview, you’re going to learn: Tips for ways to hold onto hope in moments of helplessness How to say no to create more space and thrive How to find gratitude in the present and encouragement to simplify your life and remove unnecessary friction Forgiveness and how the act of releasing bitterness and resentment can transform your life and your physica

Today we are joined by an internationally recognized nutrition expert, board-certified family physician, New York Times bestselling author, and nutritional researcher Dr. Joel Fuhrman who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through plant-based nutrition. He is known as the father of “nutritarian” eating and will share his exact formula for achieving your healthiest life. Specifically, we cover: 2:30 He will define nutrient density and a nutritarian diet. 7:03 What is the ANDI index and how does it calculate the nutrients in your diet? 12:21 Are eggs healthy? 15:42 How does dietary cholesterol affect your insulin sensitivity? 19:40 How do micronutrients affect your appetite? 25:17 What is the difference between appestat and appetite? 27:31 A high level of micronutrients satiates your appetite.   33:00 What is the number one mistake people make when transitioning to a plant-based diet and which foods can halt weight loss? We cover so much in this episode, you may want to take notes. We think you w

We had another chance to sit down with Simon Hill on the Plant Proof podcast. This time for a deep dive into the plant-based ketogenic diet and whether or not it is a good option for patients with insulin resistance and Diabetes. Specifically, we cover: 11:40 Why a low carbohydrate diet is popular for people living with diabetes and frequently recommenced by Doctors 14:40 Low carbohydrate diets are good at promoting weight loss but often negatively affect biomarkers of cardiovascular risk 20:35 A new 2019 study looking at a traditional Ketogenic Diet 25:19 Definition of reversing diabetes based on certain criteria 35:35 Can a Ketogenic diet truly reverse insulin resistance? 45:33 A plant-based ketogenic diet 54:18 Who may be well suited to a plant-based ketogenic diet and much more Whether you have diabetes or not, we think you will still find this episode interesting. Plus, with rates of Diabetes skyrocketing, particularly pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, it's highly likely that most people listening know

Many medical professionals only associate insulin resistance with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and most people living with diabetes make the same mistake. The truth is that insulin resistance can affect everyone living with diabetes. It turns out there are three different “flavors” of diabetes that we will cover in detail during this episode and insulin resistance is the central node that connects them all. Specifically, we cover: 0:55 — How Cyrus found out he was living with type 1 diabetes 9:35 — Why diabetes is the best thing that ever happened to him 11:48 — What is insulin resistance and what is the cause 19:25 — The 3 “flavors” of diabetes and the central connecting puzzle piece that connects them all 22:53 — How long does it take to reverse insulin resistance? 31:08 — The number one challenge people face when making a lifestyle change, and how do you help them overcome that? We hope you enjoyed the show and if you did please tag us on social media using @masteringdiabetes - we would love to hear f

Oftentimes, eating nutrient-dense foods is assumed to be expensive and not available to all economic classes. We sat down with Renea Thomas, MD to discuss how eating a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet can be affordable and meet all your nutritional requirements. During the episode, you’ll hear Dr. Thomas discuss a PDF that includes recipes and instructions about how to eat a week of plant-based eating for approximately $4 per day. You can view that PDF by clicking here. If you are looking for more information on how you can eat well on a tight budget, make sure to reference our article with over 170 affordable, low-fat, plant-based, whole-food options. Plant-Based On a Budget — The Ultimate Packaged Foods Guide In today’s episode, you will learn: 7:30 — How Dr. Thomas’ father addressed his cancer diagnosis by switching to a plant-based diet 15:24 —How government-funded programs such as WIC can help facilitate healthy eating  21:29 — The story behind Dr. Thomas’ groundbreaking PDF and how you can benef

We have an action-packed episode for you today. Make sure to grab a pen and paper or type notes on your phone because this one is full of some mind-boggling information you’ll want to remember to share with your friends and loved ones. Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai are two of the most brilliant humans we’ve ever met.  We feel very fortunate to call them friends and soak up their brilliance. We’re honored to be able to share their work with you in today’s episode. Before we get into that, we want to tell you about our upcoming virtual retreat. If you listened to our last episode with Dr. Loomis then you know all about this incredible event. If this is your first time hearing about it, check out our website about this life-changing event which will occur from July 23rd to 26th. masteringdiabets.org/retreats We really, really hope you make the investment in yourself and join us July 23-26th. Making changes in your home environment is going to be a game-changer. Simply go to masteringdiabets.org/retreats to learn

We have a gem for you today! We sat down with Dr. Jim Loomis who is one of the most knowledgeable doctors we’ve ever met and he was actually our medical director at our last in-person retreat in Costa Rica. We had him booked and ready to go for our next retreat in Costa Rica, but that has been postponed. So we have created a virtual retreat! Canceling was disappointing, but we’ve take this opportunity to create a better and more affordable immersive experience! We have three different pricing options and a ton of bonuses. The whole thing is super exciting. Making changes in your home environment is going to be a game changer. Simply go to masteringdiabets.org/retreats to learn more. Now before we get into the interview, we want to let you know what you'll learn. - Why are people so confused about fructose? - Is fructose dangerous? - Does it contribute to type 2 diabetes? - Does it contribute to other diseases? - What is the difference between refined and non refined fructose? We hope you all learn a lot and e

Hey everyone, we are really excited to bring you one of our most fascinating interviews to date. We just wrapped up an interview with Dr. B and he blew our minds once again! His new book Fiber Fueled is out right now and we talked about it in today’s interview.  If you are interested in losing weight, maximizing your insulin sensitivity, boosting your immunity, eliminating brain fog, gaining energy and so much more, this book is for you!  Here are just a few things you will learn in this interview:  How Dr. B used his diet to overcome a lack of self-confidence and self-worth You’ll that fiber has been oversimplified and there are more than just two types of fiber  You’ll learn about gut-brain signaling and how your gut actually communicates with your brain We discussed the wide range of benefits from SCFA’s and how they impact respiratory infections  Then we talked about a mind-blowing concept know as “leaky brain” …. We’re really excited for you all to hear this one You’ll also learn about a key life hack t

Today we are excited to be joined by Dr. Vivian Chen. Dr. Chen has 14 years of experience as a doctor in the UK. She trained in internal medicine and dermatology in London before moving into Family Practice. Today’s show is a bit different than many of our others because our conversation with Dr. Vivian Chen focuses on food, but also on specific environmental contaminants that can increase your risk for insulin resistance as well as other metabolic diseases. It’s true that excess saturated fat is one of the most potent and reliable triggers of insulin resistance, as many published studies have shown But beyond the saturated fat equation, there are many other aspects of daily life that can increase your risk for IR, including: Weight gain A sedentary lifestyle Overconsumption of calories Living in a high stress environment A suppressed immune system, and  Excess alcohol intake (to name a few) In today’s show, we’ll talk with Dr. Vivian Chen about the role that chemicals in your environment play in “disru

There is a lot of confusion right now. You’ll hear many experts warning you against charlatans and trying to take advantage of people selling products that are not effective. We agree you should be careful and gather information from trusted sources. Let’s take some time to separate fact from fiction. After interviews 9 incredibly well-informed experts, we want to share a few tidbits. This coming Saturday through Monday, April 11-13 we’ll be hosting a special, FREE online mini-summit about COVID-19 and Diabetes. Register by clicking this link: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/thrive/ Questions that will be answered in this episode: What is the coronavirus? What is innate immunity? What is adaptive immunity? Are patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus at increased risk for COVID-19 infection? Why? Is it true that the people at the highest risk are only the elderly and are people with type 1 diabetes, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes all at high risk for complications? Does living with any autoimmune

Mark your calendar for April 11-13. We’ll be hosting a special online mini-summit about COVID-19 and diabetes. Register with the link below! https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/thrive/ In today’s show, we had the opportunity to interview Adam and Shoshana of the Plant Trainers Podcast, a husband-and-wife combo and incredibly inspirational individuals who are helping to spread the word about the power of plant-based nutrition. You’ll learn Adam’s powerful story about getting diagnosed with a kidney tumor before he began eating a plant-based diet, even though he was an avid athlete and had a great physique on the outside. You’ll learn how Adam’s eye doctor first discovered a cardiovascular condition by looking at the condition of blood vessels behind his eyes. You’ll also learn about how it took time for Shoshana to transition to a plant-based diet even though Adam was experiencing tremendous results in the first year of becoming plant-based. But then when she did, her entire life changed in front of her eyes – a

Are you looking for a diabetes doctor to help you improve your blood glucose control, reverse insulin resistance and other chronic diseases? In this episode of the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience, you’ll learn how to find a plant-based telehealth doctor from the comfort of your own home!  Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA is double board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician who has been utilizing food as medicine since 2012.  Anthony Masiello is a Nationally Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has been helping individuals transform their lives for more than a decade. Together they are working to make lifestyle medicine as accessible as possible for everyone. Utilizing modern technology they have created Plant-Based TeleHealth, a platform where people across the country can access knowledgeable and experienced physicians who will support the reversal and prevention of chronic disease through lifestyle medicine and a whole food plant-based diet, from the convenience of their own homes.

Cyrus and I are both living with type 1 diabetes and experienced remarkable improvements in our insulin sensitivity, energy levels and overall health after adopting the Mastering Diabetes Method which we’ve both been following for a combined 29 years.  Our improvement in insulin sensitivity has decreased or risk for developing common chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and kidney disease. Additionally, living in an insulin-sensitive state allows us to control our blood glucose with precision and live active, joyful lives!  We address all this and much, more in our brand new book titled Mastering Diabetes. I could not be more excited to announce to you all that the book hit #6 on the New York Times Bestseller list and is also a USA Today, Publishers Weekly and Audible bestseller! We worked on this book for over 2 years. It’s a true masterpiece and we are just incredibly proud of it. We tell our personal stories in great detail, we cover the science of insulin resistance in a way that is easy to und

Stacey Simms is the host of the award-winning podcast, Diabetes Connections and the author of “The World’s Worst Diabetes Mom.” Stacey's son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2006, one month before he turned two, and Stacey started blogging about her family's experience with T1D a few weeks later. For more than a decade, she hosted Charlotte’s Morning News on WBT-AM, the city’s top-rated morning radio news show. Stacey's been named to Diabetes Forecast Magazine's "12 People to Know,” the Charlotte Business Journal’s “Forty under 40” and as one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Mecklenburg County” by the Mecklenburg Times. Diabetes Connections has been awarded the WEGO Health Top Ten Best in Show – Podcasts; The Podcast Awards – People’s Choice - Top Ten Health; and Diabetes Forecast Magazine: Top Diabetes Podcasts. Stacey lives near Charlotte, NC with her husband, two children and their dog, Freckles. Link to her podcast episode with Robby: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-connections-wi

In Episode 90 Simon Hill of The Plant Proof Podcast had us on his show to chat about Diabetes (Type 1, 1a, Pre, and Type 2) and the role that nutrition plays on insulin resistance. We go through the body of scientific literature and explain what causes insulin resistance and how to actually reverse it. Specifically we cover: Our personal journeys with Type 1 Diabetes Pathophysiology of Insulin Resistance Difference between low carb ketogenic type diets for Insulin Resistance and High Carb Low Fat diets Why Keto diets can promote insulin resistance (poorer ability to handle carbohydrates) What truly reversing insulin resistance actually means - specifically the the difference between reversing insulin resistance and managing blood glucose control Common diabetic complications and why reversing insulin resistance is so important Nutrition for reversing insulin resistance & diabetic complications (the practical stuff) and so much more Strap yourselves in this is a long one (2.5 hours) but we guarantee by t

The Mastering Diabetes Book is finally finished and ready for YOU! Writing a book is a labor of love. We worked hard for more than 2 years to scour the scientific literature and deeply understand all the arguments made from various camps in the world of diabetes health. We discuss information and specific research we’ve never shared with anyone before. This book is a step-by-step manual that puts you in the driver's seat of your diabetes health. Backed by more than 800+ scientific references, the Mastering Diabetes Method is the world’s premier evidence-based approach to reverse insulin resistance, permanently. You’ll understand the WHY and be handed the HOW in this life-changing book. We’ve read the leading diabetes books on the market, this book is like no other. Click the link below to order the Mastering Diabetes book! Https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/book/