#275 Improve sugar control and put type 2 diabetes into remission with diet, exercise and lifestyle medicine with Dr Rupy Aujla

Nov 27, 2024

Discover how dietary and lifestyle changes can effectively manage and potentially reverse type 2 diabetes. The discussion emphasizes the importance of sleep and mindfulness in regulating blood sugar. Practical tips are shared to empower individuals in their health journeys, including meal suggestions and stress management techniques. Learn about the global rise of diabetes and the significant role of whole plant foods in controlling the condition. This holistic approach incorporates exercise, nutrition, and sleep hygiene for better health.

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00:00 • 5min

Transforming Health: Mastering Sugar Control and Diabetes Remission

04:40 • 2min

Understanding and Managing Type 2 Diabetes Through Lifestyle Changes

06:57 • 49min

Diet and Sleep: Key Factors in Blood Sugar Control

55:40 • 23min

Cultivating Health through Routine

01:18:46 • 13min

Holistic Strategies for Diabetes Management

01:31:45 • 6min

I’m often asked by colleagues and patients for a full breakdown of what I say in clinic with patients with type 2 diabetes or who are at higher risk of this condition to help them better manage it before medications. But it takes time. And no GP in the NHS or elsewhere has over an hour to explain this in enough detail such that people can understand how to take action themselves.

The recommendations for medical professionals is for them to explore diet and lifestyle options before turning to pharmaceuticals for the management of type 2 diabetes. But with less than 10 minutes per appointment, this is an impossible task.

This is the basis of today's podcast. If I had an hour with you, or your loved one, this is how I would explain what type 2 diabetes is, why sugar control is so important and what things you can do to prevent or better manage the condition and even potentially put it into remission.

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