204. Expert Tips to Lower Blood Sugar & Reverse Prediabetes With Jill Weisenberger, RD
If you have prediabetes and need to lower your blood sugar and/or lose weight to avoid going on medications, this episode is for you. Joining us today is Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDCES, CHWC, FAND. She is the author of the bestselling book, Diabetes Weight Loss–Week by Week, as well as The Overworked Person’s Guide to Better Nutrition, and Prediabetes: A Complete Guide 2nd edition. An expert in nutrition, culinary topics, and diabetes, she is often quoted in web and print publications including Today’s Dietitian, USA Today, and Prevention.com. She has counseled thousands of individuals wishing to develop better habits or to change the course of a disease. One of her biggest messages to share is that prediabetes is not pre-problem. Fasting insulin can predict type 2 diabetes at least 10 years before glucose or A1c. So if you haven’t had your insulin checked, now is the time, even if your glucose and A1c are in normal or borderline ranges. Highlights From This EpisodePersonal wellness vision explained and why it’s important for long-term habit change. Behavior change techniques to make habits stick. Jill’s “Rules with Exceptions” explained. Daily checklist for stable blood sugars.What does a “well-balanced” meal look like?Interesting facts about eating nuts for weight loss.Blood sugar regulation hacks.Types of resistant starchBenefits of different types of exercise.Jill’s thoughts on stress and cortisol for stress management.Important: Prediabetes is no “pre-problem.”Subscribe & ReviewSubscribing and leaving a rating and review are important factors in helping the Reshape Your Health Podcast and the YouTube Channel reach more people. If you haven't already subscribed, please do that today.We would also be grateful if you left a rating and review, too. In your listening app, scroll to the “Ratings and Reviews” section, then click “Write a Review” and let us know what you enjoy about our show. We appreciate you taking the time to show your support. Thank you!Resources From This Episode>> Insulin Resistance Diet Starter Course>> Join Zivli>> Test Your Insulin at Home>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide>> Free Master Your Macros Training Videos>> Jill Weisenberger’s Website