A1c is one of the most important numbers in diabetes care, but it’s also one of the most confusing. In this episode of Type 2 Diabetes Talk, we’re answering the most common questions about A1c so you can finally make sense of what your results really mean.

You’ll learn what A1c measures, how to understand normal, high and dangerous levels, and at what point damage begins to happen in the body. We also cover the role of medications like metformin and insulin, and why nutrition and lifestyle changes are often more powerful than prescriptions.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with practical steps to start lowering your A1c naturally. Because no matter where your numbers are today, they can come down, and food is your most effective medicine.

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Most people are told: your cholesterol is high, here’s a statin, especially if it's high LDL. End of discussion.

But what if that prescription isn’t always necessary? What if there are tests and questions that could completely change the outcome?

In this episode, we dive into the truth about statins and diabetes, the benefits, the risks, and the controversies you rarely hear about. You’ll also hear Mary’s story, how she was nearly put on statins but, with the right evidence and one extra test, discovered she didn’t need them at all.

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This episode covers Diabetes Research Bites exploring new research shaping the future of diabetes care, and not all of it is good news. Dr. Jedha breaks down new evidence showing that one long-standing class of diabetes drugs may increase heart disease risk and harm the very beta cells needed to produce insulin. She also exposes another round of misleading, industry-funded “food miracle” research.

The episode then explores the growing concern of medication use in children as the drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is tested in kids as young as 10, raising serious ethical and safety questions about long-term effects. Finally, Dr. Jedha closes with encouraging insights, two studies revealing how your evening meal can directly influence your morning blood sugar, offering a practical strategy anyone can act on right away.

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