In this episode, we’re unraveling one of the most common areas of confusion for people managing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes: the difference between A1c and daily blood sugar readings.

If you’ve ever wondered why your doctor focuses on A1c while you’re monitoring your daily levels at home, or how these two measurements work together, this is the episode for you!

You’ll learn how daily blood sugar provides immediate feedback to guide your decisions, while A1c offers a long-term snapshot of your glucose control. Plus, discover practical steps to manage both effectively, avoid common pitfalls, and how to start using your numbers to achieve better results.

CHAPTERS

3:38 Always ask questions!

4:45 What is blood sugar/blood glucose?

6:39 Normal blood sugar levels: in brief

7:42 Understanding blood sugar fluctuations

10:25 What is A1c?

12:51 Normal A1c levels: in brief

15:36 How do A1c and blood sugar relate?

16:55 Key differences between blood sugar and A1c

20:48 The number to monitor to get better A1c results

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Think fiber is just for digestion? Think again!

In this episode, we uncover the incredible benefits of fiber for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. You’ll learn how adding more fiber to your daily routine can help lower your A1c, improve blood sugar control, reduce cholesterol levels, and even combat inflammation—all without adding carbs that spike blood sugar.

Discover why soluble fiber in particular, is so effective for blood sugar management, which foods provide the best sources, and why high-carb whole grains might not be the solution you’ve been told. We also cover one of the best fiber supplements for diabetes—one that can help lower fasting blood sugar, postprandial blood sugar, A1c, cholesterol and more.

This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you get better results with your blood sugar levels.

CHAPTERS

2:09 What is fiber?

4:20 Benefits of fiber for blood sugar

7:44 Benefits of fiber for insulin resistance, cholesterol and systemic inflammation

9:56 Fiber reduces risk of developing type 2 diabetes

11:11 How much fiber to eat per day

12:40 Best fiber-rich foods for diabetes

18:22 Can fiber supplements help lower blood sugar?

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If you’ve been confused about what your blood glucose goals with prediabetes should be, this episode is for you.

We break down the key blood glucose goals you need to know with prediabetes—fasting levels, postprandial levels and A1c goals. You’ll learn what “normal” really looks like, why aiming for normal is so important, and how hitting these targets can help you feel your best and prevent long-term complications.

Plus, hear from Paul, a member of our Prediabetes Reset Program, who shares his inspiring journey of lowering his A1c back to normal levels, losing weight, lowering blood pressure and improving his overall health.

Paul’s insights, challenges, and simple approach to staying consistent will leave you motivated to get more proactive with reversing your own prediabetes health.

CHAPTERS

2:06 What is prediabetes?

5:31 Prediabetes blood glucose goals

8:08 Prediabetes target A1c level

10:21 The key to avoiding type 2 diabetes and reversing prediabetes

11:47 Prediabetes blood glucose monitoring

15:08 Paul's story to reverse prediabetes

28:18 Key takeaway: Keep things simple and be persistent

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