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

The Diabetes Remission Roadmap is a weekly podcast hosted by two pharmacists on a mission to empower you on your roadmap to remission from Type 2 diabetes. We'll equip you with the tools you need to master your meals, movement, mindset, and more to lower your blood sugar, ditch your diabetes medications, and flip the script that says Type 2 diabetes means medications for life. If you are tire...

Hi listeners! Statins are commonly recommended for people with diabetes, but the reasons why can be confusing. Especially when your doctor only spends a few minutes with you. In this episode, we break down how cholesterol relates to cardiometabolic risk, how statin decisions can be made, and where tools like coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring can help. Our goal is simple: help you understand th...

Hi listeners! This Rapid-Fire Friday hits three questions you need to know the answer to on your road to remission! Inside this episode, we break down: Does dried fruit actually remove fiber (and why does it matter)? How do I know if what I’m doing is actually working to get off meds or if I’m just managing symptoms and numbers? Is it wrong to want fewer meds even if my doctor says I’m stable? Rea...

Hi listeners! The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are out, and for the first time in decades, they’re pointing in a direction that actually supports metabolic health. In this episode, we break down what the guidelines finally get right for blood sugar and Type 2 diabetes, where they still fall short, and why guidelines alone don’t change health: implementation does. We cover: ·       Why “eat...

Hi listeners! In this episode, you’ll learn not one, not two, but THREE shocking facts about our past. Other than chuckling at our "embarrassing past," you will take away: - Why changing your habits isn’t an admission that you are wrong, but recognition that the situation changed. -The mindset shift that takes your from struggling to thriving -How shame and attachment to identity keep yo...

Hi listeners! This week we tackle the dreaded “F” word keeping your blood sugar high. And yes, it is EXACTLY what you think it is: Friction (that’s what you were thinking, right?) We dive into the importance of putting more friction on the habits that keep your blood sugar high, while removing the friction on the habits that will help bring your blood sugar down…for good! From combining TV watchin...

Hi listeners! In today’s episode, we’re zooming out from blood sugar numbers and talking about two factors that quietly determine whether health changes actually stick. Most people are taught to manage diabetes by focusing harder on food rules, medications, and numbers. But without managing energy and expectations , even the best plan eventually falls apart. In this episode, we break down: Why goi...

In this episode (and dare we say masterclass) of The Diabetes Remission Roadmap , Cory gets to interview our FIRST PODCAST GUEST in the show’s history (while Brian shovels snow in Ohio). Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is an exercise physiologist and fitness pioneer and he helps unpack why muscle is one of the most powerful tools for improving blood sugar and insulin resistance. Dr. Ben explains how muscle ac...

Hi listeners!  In today’s episode, we’re talking about something most parents have never been told — how early our relationship with sugar is actually formed. Long before children choose candy on their own, their brains are already being wired for sweetness. In fact, research shows taste preferences can begin in utero , and the modern food environment only accelerates that conditioning once kids a...

This Rapid-Fire Friday hits three questions almost every motivated rebel asks at some point on the remission journey. Inside this episode we break down:  • The Dawn Effect why your morning blood sugar jumps even when you “did everything right” the night before • CGM Malfunctions what’s normal, what’s user error, and what actually matters for decision-making • Strength vs Pilates can Pilates count...

Most people with Type 2 are taught to “just control your portions.” But here’s the problem… tiny portions don’t fix big hunger. And they definitely don’t fix insulin resistance. In this episode, we break down why what you eat matters far more than how much you eat. When you choose foods with real satiety—protein-forward, fiber-rich, energizing foods—your appetite naturally calms down. Cravings fad...

Every health show this week is warning you about carbs. We’re doing the opposite. In this Thanksgiving episode, we’re talking about the one thing that strengthens your mindset, reduces stress, and helps you stay consistent — gratitude. No food guilt. No fear. Just two pharmacists helping you focus on what really moves the needle when the holidays feel messy. Ready to take control of your health an...

Ever feel like every food decision comes with a side of confusion? In this rapid-fire episode, Brian and Cory answer listener questions about three things that trip up almost everyone with Type 2: • Whole wheat vs white pasta and whether it actually matters for your blood sugar • Hidden sugars in everyday foods that pretend to be “healthy” • Measuring food and whether it’s helpful… or just another...

Cory just got back from traveling, and couldn't believe how much free sugar was offered before most people had even finished their morning coffee. But here’s where the debate starts…Brian pushes back. Because sugar is a problem… but it’s not the only problem. In this episode, we break down why the food industry wants you to blame fat, big pharma wants you to blame sugar, and why the truth sit...

Breaking news for anyone on GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy): major patient assistance programs are being dropped for Medicare patients. In this emergency episode, Cory unpacks what this means, why it’s another wake-up call to stop outsourcing your health to a system built on profit, and how to protect yourself from skyrocketing costs and dependency. You’ll hear what’s really behind t...

Most people with Type 2 diabetes are stuck in patterns they know aren’t working — but can’t seem to break. They follow doctor’s orders, take the medications, and get their labs checked... yet still feel tired, frustrated, and dependent. In this episode, Brian breaks down why that happens — and how the illusion of control from medication keeps so many people trapped in the patient mindset. You’ll l...

Would a good Father want His child to stay diabetic, sick, and stuck on medications forever? Of course not. But that’s exactly what the modern sick-care system quietly expects — take your meds, manage your numbers, come back every six months… forever. In this episode, we unpack why that is not God’s plan for your life. You’ll discover how He designed your body with incredible healing power, why th...

Most of our pharmacy friends don’t realize the 4 truths that changed everything for us. In this episode, Brian shares those truths, why they caused a divide with the traditional pharmacy world, and his personal story of falling into — and escaping — the diabetes trap. If you’re tired of meds piling up and feeling stuck, this episode will give you a fresh lens and real hope. Ready to take control o...

Hi listeners! In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing something personal — our own stories. Before helping others reverse type 2 diabetes, we had our own battles with health, energy, and the system that told us medications were the only answer. We’ll take you inside: The moments we realized we were stuck and sick The shifts that helped us reclaim our health How we went from...

In this solo episode, Cory pulls back the curtain on what really drives diabetes reversal — and it’s not the crash diets or miracle meds you’ve been sold. It’s the hidden math of daily choices. Just like compound interest, every decision adds up. A skipped walk here, an extra soda there, or a workout cut short doesn’t feel like much in the moment… until those little choices compound into a diagnos...

Most people living with type 2 diabetes aren’t failing because they lack willpower.  They’re stuck because the healthcare system gave them outdated advice, rushed appointments, and little clarity about what actually works. In this episode, we unpack the three big barriers holding people back: The bad advice that keeps blood sugar high. The lack of confidence and direction from providers. The fear...

Ever left your doctor’s office with nothing but another prescription and a “see you in 6 months”? You’re not alone. The system was never built to help you reverse Type 2 diabetes — it was built to manage it. In this episode of The Diabetes Remission Roadmap , Brian breaks down: Why the standard 10-minute appointment keeps you stuck on meds The myths about “healthy” advice (whole grains, endless ca...

“Should I try Ozempic or just fix my diet?” What if it’s not either/or… but how you use it ? 🧠💉🥗 Here’s our take from today’s episode:   GLP-1s = tool, not destination. 1) What GLP-1s actually do ✔️ Tame appetite ✔️ Slow gastric emptying ✔️ Improve insulin signaling …but they don’t build skills (meal structure, strength training, routines). 2) Miracle, Crutch, or Bridge? ✨ Miracle: fast result...

Are your blood sugars really stuck because of hidden toxins—or because the basics aren’t dialed in? 🤔  In this episode, Brian and Cory expose Magic-Pill Syndrome: the urge to chase obscure fixes while ignoring the heavy-hitting habits that actually drive remission. You’ll learn: Why knowing and doing live on different planets. How “villain-hunting” (metals, molds, EMFs) hijacks focus and delays r...

Finger-sticks are so 2015. In this candid co-host convo, Brian and Cory unpack the game-changing arrival of over-the-counter continuous-glucose monitors—Dexcom Stelo, Abbott Libre Rio—and what they spell for anyone chasing diabetes remission. Inside the episode CGM 101 (in two minutes): time-in-range, glucose variability, and why A1C alone is yesterday’s news. OTC vs. Rx: how the new sensors slipp...