Do you live with diabetes, or know someone who does? This episode is a must-listen. NYT bestselling author Dr. Cyrus Khambatta shares his research on how a whole foods, plant-based diet can help Type 1 diabetes, Type 1.5 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes.
- Reversing or controlling diabetes through a plant-based diet
- Why restricting carbs isn’t enough to effectively manage blood glucose
- How eating lots of fruits & veggies can decrease insulin requirements
- The differences between the 6 types of diabetes
- How cognitive decline is related to insulin resistance
- Saturated fats & the creation of type 2 diabetes
- Our organs & how they digest food
- Insulin and how it works in the body
- Foods to include and stay away from to control or reverse diabetes
- The side effects of diabetes & how they can be prevented with plant-based foods
- Defining your WHY to stay inspired to keep lifestyle changes
- The importance of community that is aligned with your goals
- Chronic disease reversal as a emerging branch of medicine
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Plant-Powered People Podcast