As 2025 comes to a close, we’re finishing strong by counting down the top five episodes of Type 2 Diabetes Talk, the ones that resonated most with you. These aren’t just the most downloaded, they’re the ones that sparked real results. From lowering A1c and avoiding blood sugar mistakes, to building better breakfasts and reversing prediabetes, this countdown brings back the key episodes that made a difference. Whether you missed them the first time or just need a refresher, this is a gre...

This episode is all about celebrating wins, reflecting on progress, and finding inspiration from real people who turned a prediabetes or rising A1c diagnosis into a turning point for better health. With the festive season upon us, it’s a timely reminder that change is always possible, and the decisions we make daily truly shape our future. Dr. Jedha shares highlights from several members who chose to view their prediabetes diagnosis not as an ending, but as an opportunity. Their stories...

Did you know that living with type 2 diabetes can increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 150%? Some researchers have even started calling it “type 3 diabetes,” a term that points to the powerful connection between insulin resistance, blood sugar and brain health. In this episode, we cover what type 3 diabetes really means, why scientists are exploring this link, and what it could mean for you. You’ll learn how insulin resistance in the brain leads to plaques, tangles, i...

When Karol was told she had prediabetes, she was shocked. With a strong family history of diabetes, she knew what was at stake, yet the advice she was given felt vague and unhelpful. Determined to avoid medications and blood tests, she turned to diet as her treatment, and the results speak for themselves. In this episode, Karol shares how she lowered her A1c from 5.8 to 5.3, improved her cholesterol, and even eliminated painful leg symptoms that her doctors could not explain. Along the way, s...

In this Q&A episode of Type 2 Diabetes Talk, Dr. Jedha answers questions from the DMP Community. Why do meter readings vary so much, even when testing just minutes apart? Can illness or thyroid problems affect your A1c? How do you deal with a spouse who refuses to eat vegetables? And what about dietary cholesterol, should you really be counting milligrams each day? You will also hear practical insights on what an average glucose of 8–9 mmol/L (144-162 mg/dL) means for A1c, how to understa...

What if aging didn’t happen gradually, but in sudden bursts that completely reset how your body works? In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research from Stanford University showing that our bodies go through dramatic biological shifts at specific ages, the early 40s, around 60, and possibly even the late 70s. These aren’t surface-level changes like wrinkles or gray hair; they’re shifts in the proteins and pathways that control how our body processes fats, carbohydrates and inflam...

If your cholesterol is creeping up and you’ve been told to avoid eggs or cut the fat, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth most people never hear: in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol is not caused by fat you might eat, it’s a sign of deeper metabolic dysfunction. In this episode, Dr. Jedha breaks down how insulin resistance alters your cholesterol profile and why standard tests often miss the full picture. You’ll learn what diabetic dyslipidemia really is, how high tr...

A1c is one of the most important numbers in diabetes care, but it’s also one of the most confusing. In this episode of Type 2 Diabetes Talk, we’re answering the most common questions about A1c so you can finally make sense of what your results really mean. You’ll learn what A1c measures, how to understand normal, high and dangerous levels, and at what point damage begins to happen in the body. We also cover the role of medications like metformin and insulin, and why nutrition and lifestyle ch...

Most people are told: your cholesterol is high, here’s a statin, especially if it's high LDL. End of discussion. But what if that prescription isn’t always necessary? What if there are tests and questions that could completely change the outcome? In this episode, we dive into the truth about statins and diabetes, the benefits, the risks, and the controversies you rarely hear about. You’ll also hear Mary’s story, how she was nearly put on statins but, with the right evidence and one extra test...

This episode covers Diabetes Research Bites exploring new research shaping the future of diabetes care, and not all of it is good news. Dr. Jedha breaks down new evidence showing that one long-standing class of diabetes drugs may increase heart disease risk and harm the very beta cells needed to produce insulin. She also exposes another round of misleading, industry-funded “food miracle” research. The episode then explores the growing concern of medication use in children as the drug Mounjaro...

Reaching 100 episodes of Type 2 Diabetes Talk is a milestone worth celebrating, and today’s story captures why Dr Jedha is so passionate about this work. Curtis lived with type 2 diabetes for more than a decade and even had a heart attack followed by triple bypass surgery, until he reached a crossroads that pushed him to search for better answers, which led him to the podcast, then to Dr Jedha's proven program, and ultimately to a very different life. In this episode, Curtis shares his ...

Menopause is more than hot flashes and mood swings. For many women, it also brings changes to blood sugar, metabolism, and weight that can feel confusing and frustrating. In this episode, Dr Jedha explores the science behind why menopause affects blood sugar and why so many women notice stubborn belly fat, stronger cravings, or rising fasting glucose during this stage of life. Whether you’re living with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or you’re simply concerned about prevention, you’ll le...

In this listener Q&A episode, we tackle some of the most real and pressing questions about life with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. From whether sugar-free cordial is really safe, to how to test your blood sugar after eating fruit, to why numbers sometimes stay high even hours after eating, you’ll hear practical, science-based answers you can use right away. We also explore what “normal” blood sugar targets actually look like when you have insulin resistance, why fasting sugar and A1c d...

The word “cure” gets thrown around a lot when it comes to type 2 diabetes, but what’s the real story? In this episode, Dr. Jedha sets the record straight. You’ll learn why “remission” is the accurate medical term, what it actually means, and how thousands of people are living free of diabetes medications with normal A1c levels, often in just a few months, using nothing more than food and lifestyle. We’ll explore the powerful shift happening in diabetes care, backed by decades of data an...

Prediabetes isn’t just one thing, yet that’s how it’s usually treated. In this episode, Dr. Jedha unpacks the groundbreaking concept of prediabetes phenotypes, or “types,” showing how your body’s unique pattern of blood sugar changes can reveal the real reasons behind your numbers. You’ll learn about the four main types of prediabetes, whether your fasting glucose is high, your blood sugar spikes after meals, both are elevated, or your A1c is creeping up despite normal spot checks. More impor...

What if the most powerful way to treat type 2 diabetes isn’t another prescription, but the food on your plate, backed by science and proven to work? In this special episode, Dr. Jedha takes you behind the scenes of her world-leading T2Diet Study, the first scientifically proven online nutrition program for type 2 diabetes that’s proven to reduce A1c, weight and medications and changed lives across the globe. You’ll hear how a simple frustration, seeing people struggle with outdated inef...

Type 2 diabetes used to be called “adult-onset diabetes.” Not anymore. Today, one in three American teens has prediabetes, and diagnoses of type 2 diabetes are climbing rapidly in youths — high schoolers, young adults in their twenties and thirties, and even in children. When diabetes strikes young, it doesn’t just start earlier, it progresses faster, becomes more aggressive, and leads to serious complications much sooner. In this episode, Dr. Jedha unpacks the shocking new statistics f...

Can you really rebuild your insulin sensitivity and one day enjoy the occasional treat again? Why does your blood sugar sometimes skyrocket out of the blue, even when you’ve done nothing differently? And what’s the real story with berberine, sugar-free drinks, and breakfast foods that claim to be healthy? In this Diabetes Q&A episode we answer these practical, often confusing questions straight from listeners just like you. You’ll hear about managing stubborn high A1c levels in diab...

In this episode, Dr Jedha speaks with Susan, a vibrant 71-year-old who shares her honest journey of managing prediabetes, lowering her A1c, and improving her cholesterol, by taking the Prediabetes Reset Program. Despite a lifetime of being told she could eat anything she wanted, Susan faced a wake-up call when her blood sugar numbers crept into the prediabetes range. With a little encouragement and practical tools, she chose to embrace change and discovered how small, mindful shifts cou...

For years, butter has been blamed for heart disease and margarine praised as the healthier choice. But is that advice actually grounded in solid science, especially when it comes to type 2 diabetes or prediabetes? In this episode, we cut through decades of confusion and explore the latest research on how butter and margarine affect diabetic management, blood sugar, insulin resistance, cholesterol, and long-term metabolic health. You’ll learn why butter isn’t the villain it was once made...