083: How to Prevent, Stop, or Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

Simple, Healthy Choices for Weight Loss

In this episode, Dr. Steve dives into the third part of our diabetes series, focusing on actionable steps to prevent, stop, or reverse type 2 diabetes. Discover the critical role of insulin in managing diabetes, the impact of modern dietary guidelines, and why certain foods and medications might be making things worse. Dr. Steve emphasizes the importance of eating natural, God-made foods and reducing stress to keep your insulin levels low. Tune in to learn how simple dietary and lifestyle changes can help you take control of your health and defeat type 2 diabetes for good.

[00:01 - 05:20] The Basics of Diabetes

Recap: What is diabetes? It's not just high blood glucose; it's prolonged high insulin levels.

The truth about medications: Why they can't cure diabetes and may even worsen it.

Understanding insulin: The body's energy storage hormone.

[05:21 - 19:48] The Role of Insulin and Energy Storage

How insulin levels influence fat and glucose usage in the body.

Glycogen storage: Where and how your body stores glucose.

The impact of insulin on fat storage and why it's crucial to keep insulin levels low.

The misconceptions about dietary guidelines and their link to obesity and diabetes.

[19:49 - 28:09] Food and Lifestyle Choices

Foods to avoid: Man-made foods, high fructose corn syrup, and vegetable oils.

The importance of reading food labels and avoiding hidden sugars and chemicals.

Recommended foods: Single ingredient items, healthy fats, and proteins.

Beverages to avoid and healthier alternatives like water, unsweetened coffee, and tea.

[28:10 - 33:03] Practical Steps to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

The key to managing diabetes: Keeping insulin levels low by reducing stress and carbohydrates.

The importance of eating natural, God-made foods.

Essential dietary changes: Prioritizing healthy fats and proteins over carbohydrates.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“If you are going to eat a food with a label, make sure there's going to be less than three or four ingredients on that label.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“You've got to change your thoughts instead of saying something sweet. Oh, you've got to have it, say something. This is sweet, this is bad for my body and I don't want it.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“You do not ever have to eat a carbohydrate. Your body does not need them.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“Keep this very simple. If it doesn't look like God made, if it's not a real meat, real fruit, a real vegetable, or water, just don't eat it.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“You want to get the taste of sweet out of your mouth. You don't want something sweet in your mouth because it's going to make you hungry and it's going to make you eat more.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett