The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee Defeating Diabetes: Foods to Improve Blood Sugar | Brenda Davis, RD
Feb 27, 2025
Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian specializing in plant-based nutrition and diabetes management, reveals why conventional dietary guidelines often fail those with type 2 diabetes. She discusses the importance of whole foods that are typically avoided and how they can help reverse insulin resistance. Brenda dives into the nutritional power of oats and lentils, critiques common fat recommendations, and emphasizes the role of high-quality carbohydrates. Listeners will learn about practical dietary strategies for effective diabetes management and improved health.
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Focus On Insulin Resistance
- Type 2 diabetes is often treated only by controlling blood glucose rather than fixing insulin resistance.
- Addressing insulin resistance at its root can drive diabetes into remission through diet.
Choose High-Quality Carbohydrates
- Prefer carbohydrates intrinsic to whole plant foods like legumes, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
- Avoid refined sugars and starches because they raise obesity, fatty liver, insulin resistance, and diabetes risk.
Grain Processing Raises Glycemic Impact
- Processing increases grain surface area and speeds carbohydrate absorption, raising glycemic impact.
- Intact whole grains deliver slower absorption and more nutritional protection than processed grain products.