Diabetes Remission Roadmap | Reverse Type 2, Lower A1C, Medication-Free Living, Weight Loss

Managing type 2 diabetes can feel like drowning in advice, but the real breakthrough often comes from focusing on a few high-impact habits and actually taking action. We talk through how to cut the noise, spot limiting beliefs, and take small, repeatable actions that support insulin resistance reversal and real momentum toward remission. We also make an announcement about our show schedule you won...

It’s time for another Rapid-Fire Friday !  This month we tackle the questions you are asking on the road to diabetes remission. This episode, we’ll answer: -What are the best foods to lose visceral fat? -Can creatine help build muscle? -Are carrots bad for blood sugar?   It’s time to cut through the noise and give you blood sugar clarity! Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for...

“Start GLP-1 meds earlier” sounds like a clean, modern solution to type 2 diabetes. But what happens when that advice quietly assumes diabetes is “naturally progressive” and that needing more medication over time is simply your fate?  A loyal listener sent us an article about the benefits of starting a GLP-1 earlier in Type 2 diabetes. In this episode, we give GLP-1 drugs their credit while callin...

**Free live webinar How to Lower Blood Sugar Naturally and Build a Safe Medication Exit Plan  TONIGHT Wednesday June 17th, 2026! Register here: https://medfreehealthya1c.com/register We pull back the curtain on how we think about type 2 diabetes, why “chronic and progressive” is not the only story, and what it really takes to move toward remission. We lay out our five core beliefs, then map them i...

We respond to a listener who says the show can feel repetitive and explain why repetition is the whole point when you want real type 2 diabetes change.   We also call out the internet’s obsession with hacks, detox teas, and “miracle” supplements that drain wallets and attention while skipping the real needle movers. If you’ve ever chased a miracle cure, tried an unknown supplement, or asked why we...

We have a special guest this week! Jay, from the Grill Coach Podcast ( https://www.thegrillcoach.com/ ) joins us to share his inspiring story.  In this wide-ranging episode, Jay takes us from the depths of his challenges to his blood sugar to his triumphant improvement. All while keeping his incredible sense of humor, humility, and purpose.  We talk through the mindset shift from avoidance to agen...

It’s time for another Rapid-Fire Friday !  This month we tackle the questions you are asking on the road to diabetes remission. This episode, we’ll answer: -What is happening when my blood sugar is better but my weight isn’t coming down? -What exactly is a good source of protein? -Is corn on the cob ok?  It’s time to cut through the noise and give you blood sugar clarity! Ready to take control of...

If you’re living and dying by your A1C, your CGM average, or the number of pills in your cabinet, it’s easy to believe one bad day means you’re failing.  This week, Brian goes solo and shares his own health story, because the real barrier for many people with type 2 diabetes isn’t just carbs or willpower. It’s the quiet belief that you have to earn your worth by fixing your body.   Brian walks thr...

Your blood sugar might not be “out of control” because you don’t care or don’t know enough. Many times, it’s the quiet habits that look normal on the surface but keep insulin resistance and food cravings running the show.     In this episode, you’ll here five hidden blood sugar pitfalls that can stall type 2 diabetes remission progress even when you think you are doing everything right. If you hav...

**We're hosting a free, live webinar on Wednesday May 20th at 7PM ET called the Diabetes Remission Roadmap.  This is for people with type 2 diabetes who want to know how to actually lower their blood sugar naturally and start building a real plan to reduce or get off their medications safely: without starving themselves, without cutting carbs down to zero, and without spending their entire li...

We talk with Chris Cornell (aka Biggest Comeback). At 278 pounds in his 50s, Chris knew something had to change. What followed wasn’t another extreme diet or complicated system. It was a simple, repeatable approach built around satiety, self-accountability, and becoming his own experiment.   In this can’t miss episode, Chris and Cory talk about why hunger control beats willpower and how a few simp...

We do the real-world math on budget grocery shopping for type 2 diabetes remission and show why “healthy food is expensive” is often a myth when you compare what actually keeps you full. We share 15 affordable staples and contrast them with common junk foods to explain why cost per satiety matters more than cost per pound.     The bigger takeaway is a mindset shift: don’t shop for the cheapest cal...

It’s time for another Rapid Fire Friday where we answer listener questions about the road to diabetes remission. This week, we give answers to the following: -Sometimes my CGM makes me afraid of food, should I keep using it? -What exactly do I need to eat for better blood sugar? -How do you build confidence around food instead of fear? It’s time to clear up the confusion and find clarity on your p...

Your post-meal numbers are finally improving, your A1C feels like it’s heading the right direction, and you’re doing the work… so why does your fasting blood sugar still look the same every morning? If you’ve ever stared at that morning glucose reading and felt defeated, we want to take the blame and confusion off your plate and put a clear plan back in your hands. In this episode, we break down w...

If you’ve ever left an appointment thinking, “They didn’t hear me,” you already know why so many type 2 diabetes plans fail, even when the advice is technically correct. We connect a little league pitching breakthrough to the real reason many people stay stuck with type 2 diabetes: the plan never matches the person.  We lay out how the right team, the right questions, and small tactical steps crea...

We talk a lot about diet, exercise, and blood sugar on this podcast. But one of the most powerful influences on blood sugar and long-term health is something much simpler: relationships . In this special episode, recorded TOGETHER live from Cory’s home in Tucson while Brian visited, we step back from nutrition and talk about the role that connection, friendship, and community play in blood sugar a...

Hi listeners! Have you been struggling with motivation in tackling your blood sugar? Need a mindset reset to find that next gear to get on the path to remission? Could you use a dose of resilience?  We have a special guest to fill your motivation tank up with high octane inspiration. Ty Gipson is the host of No Options with Ty Gipson.  He's also a speaker and mindset advocate whose message is...

Most of us have been conditioned to laugh things off, brush things aside, or say “I’ll deal with it later.” But when it comes to type 2 diabetes… This isn’t something to joke about. In this episode, released on April Fool’s Day, we talk about why diabetes deserves real attention. Not fear, not panic, but honest, practical action. We discuss: Why so many people underestimate the impact of diabetes ...

It’s the final Friday of March, which means it’s time for another lightening round of Rapid-Fire Friday, answering YOUR questions about diabetes remission! As a bonus this week, Brian insults Cory’s age by implying his bladder strength is not what it once was. Cory quickly gets things back on the rails, and the two of them tackle these three listener questions: -Does food pairing to control blood...

Just because a food is marketed as healthy doesn’t mean it supports your health, or your blood sugar. In this special episode recorded LIVE TOGETHER at Cory’s home in Tucson with Brian visiting, we break down the health halo effect , a common marketing trick that makes certain foods appear healthier than they actually are. Words like protein , low-fat , keto , or gluten-free can make us feel bette...

You don’t struggle with eating blood sugar friendly foods because you lack discipline. You struggle because your environment is stacked against you. In this episode, we break down five places that quietly sabotage your blood sugar, including one that surprises almost everyone. From hospitals and airports to office break rooms and youth sports events, modern food environments are designed for conve...

Confused by conflicting diet advice?  Not sure who to trust for what it comes to eat for better blood sugar? Do you wish there was a simpler, more sustainable, and sane way to look at eating? Joining us is Amy Berger, a U.S. Air Force veteran and Certified Nutrition Specialist. She writes about a variety of health and nutrition-related topics, such as weight loss, diabetes, Alzheimer's diseas...

Hi listeners! This Rapid-Fire Friday hits four questions you need to know the answer to on your road to remission! Inside this episode, we answer the following questions: I lost 2lbs a week doing 16:8 intermittent fasting, but then the weight loss stopped after three weeks. Why did this happen? My doctor says intermittent fasting is dangerous for Type 2 diabetes. Is my doctor right? Do artificial...

Diabetes is usually framed as a blood sugar problem. But blood sugar is what we measure, not where the problem starts. In this episode, we explain four reasons diabetes is a muscle problem, not just a blood sugar problem, and why muscle plays a central role in glucose control and insulin resistance. We cover: Why muscle is the primary place glucose is stored How GLUT4 acts as the “door” that lets...

Most people already know what they should eat to improve their blood sugar. That’s not the problem. In this episode, we break down five reasons knowing what to eat doesn’t always translate into doing it, and why that’s not a character flaw. We cover: ·       How too many choices (the buffet effect) sabotage decisions ·       Why environment beats willpower ·       How stress hijacks the brain and...