139: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally with Plant-Based Nutrition

Welcome to NHA Today, the official podcast of the National Health Association! 🌱
In this episode, guest host Chuck Carroll interviews Dr. Roxie Becker, physician with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), about the rising epidemic of type 2 diabetes and the powerful role of a whole food, plant-based lifestyle in reversing it. 💪🌿

Can diabetes really be reversed with diet? Dr. Becker says yes. She explains how fat inside muscle and liver cells drives insulin resistance, why carbs aren’t the enemy, and how plant-based foods help restore insulin sensitivity. You’ll also learn practical strategies for preventing and managing diabetes—including food swaps, exercise hacks, and hope-filled stories of remission at every age.

What you’ll discover in this episode:
🥗 Why type 2 diabetes is not caused by carbs but by fat inside the cells
🍚 How whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables lower diabetes risk
🚶 Exercise tips, including the 10-minute post-meal walk that balances blood sugar
🫘 Why beans are “superfoods” for blood sugar control (and the magic of black beans!)
💡 How even older adults with long-term diabetes can achieve remission

If you or a loved one is living with type 2 diabetes, this episode will give you evidence-based strategies, lifestyle tips, and the motivation to never give up. 🙌

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Links & Resources

• 👉 Connect with Dr. Roxie Becker, Website: https://drroxiebecker.com Instagram: @drroxiebecker

• Learn more about the National Health Association, explore membership, and subscribe to Health Science magazine: https://healthscience.org

• 🎙️ Thank you to guest host Chuck Carroll for leading this conversation. You can also find his work here: The Exam Room Podcast (PCRM)