Reversing Diabetes with Lifestyle Medicine

In episode 114 of the 'Healthy Looks Great On You' podcast, titled 'Reversing Diabetes,' Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper introduces listeners to the critical issue of diabetes—specifically, type 2 diabetes—that is affecting millions of Americans, many of whom are undiagnosed. Dr. Kasper shares her personal experience with diabetes following high doses of prednisone and how it led her to discover the benefits of lifestyle medicine. The podcast delves into the causes, risk factors, and long-term effects of diabetes on health, including its link to conditions like dementia, kidney failure, and heart disease, while emphasizing that prediabetes serves as a wake-up call for prevention. Key topics include the significance of understanding glucose metabolism and insulin's role, the impact of lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, and sleep on diabetes management, and the relationship between diabetes and other health risks like obesity, family history, and stress. Dr. Kasper encourages adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet, increasing physical activity, and managing other lifestyle factors to not only prevent but potentially reverse diabetes, highlighting the power of lifestyle medicine in combating this pervasive disease. The podcast concludes with reminders that lifestyle changes are crucial and encourages listeners to subscribe for more insights on health and wellness.

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00:00 The Alarming Reality of Diabetes in America 00:36 Meet Your Host: A Journey from OB-GYN to Lifestyle Medicine 01:32 Understanding Diabetes: Types, Symptoms, and Risks 06:31 The Science of Sugar: How Our Bodies Process Glucose 10:09 Turning the Tide: Preventing and Reversing Diabetes 13:30 Dietary Do's and Don'ts for Diabetes Management 23:17 Exercise, Sleep, and Stress: The Other Pillars of Diabetes Control 31:28 Final Thoughts: Taking Control of Your Health