The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast With Oscar Camejo

Send us Fan Mail I often hear from people who feel stuck when it comes to knowing what to do to start controlling diabetes, losing weight and being healthy overall. Even some who don’t have diabetes share their struggles with weight loss. They feel stuck mainly because there are so many diet style choices and exercise programs. There are even mixed beliefs about the effectiveness of diabetes medic...

Send us Fan Mail Body weight is a sensitive topic for many people, and getting to an ideal, healthy weight is easier said than done. But when you have diabetes, there are huge benefits to losing weight if you're carrying extra weight. If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, it is possible to reverse the condition. With some lifestyle changes, this can become a reality. It’s going to take...

Send us Fan Mail If you or someone you know recently learned that you’re at risk of, or have developed prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, the news was probably scary. I personally know the feeling. But, as I later learned, diabetes is not an automatic death sentence. Depending on your situation, prediabetes and T2D can be controlled with some lifestyle changes and medical treatment where necessary. T...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we get so caught up in trying to figure what diet or exercise program to follow in order to lose weight, that we overlook the importance of sticking to the basics of nutrition. It's tough enough dealing with food cravings.  We overlook what’s really necessary to live healthy, feel energetic, and minimize the risk of developing health problems.  It’s time to shift ou...

Send us Fan Mail I’m pretty sure you could think of a situation in your life where your progress might have been slowed, or you experienced what felt like defeat. Think back to how you handled that experience. Perhaps it was a divorce, a recent breakup, an uexpected financial obligation, or maybe a health diagnosis. What value will you receive in this week’s episode? Learn how to handle setbacks ...

Send us Fan Mail There’s nothing worse than following poor advice based on myths around healthy living. With so many fad diets and exercise programs that promise quick results, so many people are left confused and worse off than before. Without adequate knowledge, it will become easy to get sidetracked and not experience lasting results. That's why it’s important to learn as much as you can a...

Send us Fan Mail What we consume plays a major role in health. Research shows that getting sugar in liquid form is much worse than getting it from solid food. This is why high sugar beverages like soda are among the worst things you can put into your body.  What value will you receive in this week’s episode? Learn about the negative affects sugary drinks have on health Learn why water is an import...

Send us Fan Mail Overweight and obesity are said to be a contributing factor in developing type 2 diabetes for many people. That doesn’t mean that overweight and obese persons will automatically develop type 2 diabetes, but there is overwhelming evidence that show a connection. I learned the value of getting good quality sleep, and how it contributes to losing weight, having more energy, having a...

Send us Fan Mail You may be concerned about your weight and blood sugar levels if you’re pre-diabetic or have type 2 diabetes. You’re thinking about cutting calories and carbs, but you may not know where or how to start. You could be struggling with food cravings and feel as if it’s time to make a lifestyle change. But certain food manufacturers don’t make it an easy. Their products are contributi...

Send us Fan Mail Perhaps you’ve already set your goals for the year, made up your mind to develop better habits, and decided that you’re not looking back. It’s full steam ahead!   You’ve probably been bombarded with all kinds of motivational social media posts and emails encouraging you to set goals and pursue them.  Well, typically the first week of the New Year is when most folks kick off their...

Send us Fan Mail Do you find it difficult to stick to your commitment to eating healthy, exercising and losing weight? Perhaps you’ve been on a roller coaster ride for years, and nothing seems to be working. You’re still gaining weight, or maybe you’ve hit a plateau, and you’re not losing as much weight as you had hoped by now.  You could be at the point of quitting because no matter what diet you...

Send us Fan Mail Men, when we were in our teens, 20’s and 30’s, many of us could get away with eating whatever we wanted, and exercising on occasion. But when we crossed over that 40th milestone, things started to change.  Some of us felt as if we slowed down. Our bodies started aching more than usual. Our waistlines seemed to expand over night. Clothes don’t seem to fit right. Energy seem low. Co...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever started a workout program to “get in shape,” but eventually stopped after a period of time? Perhaps something happened to get you off track: personal issues, medical setback, work schedule, holidays, or even unrealistic goals and expectations. Losing weight and developing a healthy life isn’t easy. In this episode, to: Learn How to Set Realistic Expectations  Receive...

Send us Fan Mail Are you overweight and either have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes, and are ready to lose weight so you can reverse T2D? In this week’s episode, I discuss how preparing for weight loss success changed my life, and ways to make your journey toward good health less complicated. In this episode, you will learn: The role mindset plays in jumpstarting your transformation How your relat...

Send us Fan Mail Every year people around the world make New Year’s resolutions to reach their goals, improve their health, and better their lives. Many people are successful at keeping their resolutions, while many others fail. We’ve all been there. What about you? How successful have you been at sticking to accomplishing your New Years resolutions? What do you need to do to go into the New Year...

Send us Fan Mail Instead of putting yourself on such a restrictive diet around the holidays, consider options that will allow you to ease into a healthy eating regimen. This will increase your chances of sticking with your commitment  to healthy eating and achieving guilt-free success.  If you’re concerned about potentially falling off during this holiday season, in this episode, I share few pract...

Send us Fan Mail If you feel like your weight loss journey is going way too slow, and that you’re not seeing any significant results, you could be making some common mistakes. You’ve tried all of kinds of diet and fitness programs, and it seem as if people around you are winning and living their best life, but you’re not. At this point, maybe you’re ready to give up. In today’s episode:  Learn how...

Send us Fan Mail Diabetes is one of the most important public health issues of our time. Currently, more than 530 million people around the world are living with diabetes, and many more are at risk. Unfortunately, the disease’s impact often goes unrecognized.  We have an opportunity to change this by raising awareness about the following needs and concerns: The needs of people with diabetes The ra...

Send us Fan Mail If we have a bad relationship with food, it can affect our health and wellbeing. There is no doubt that what we eat can have a profound effect on our health, good or bad. But what about how we relate to food?  Do you feel guilty after a “cheat meal” or after eating a piece of cake at a party? Do you find yourself not having control over what you eat, and tend to overeat, even when...

Send us Fan Mail Losing weight in order to prevent and beat diseases such as type 2 diabetes is something we should aspire toward. Achieving good health does not to be so complicated.  There are simple lifestyle changes we can make in order to experience lasting results. In today’s episode, I share my personal experience with adopting the Mediterranean diet as a lifestyle. It helped me to lose wei...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re finding it difficult to exercise on a regular basis, you’re not alone.  Oftentimes, when some people think of losing weight, they either focus on what they eat, or their exercise. Some people prioritize one or the other. Healthy eating and regular exercise go hand-in-hand when it comes to developing a healthy lifestyle.  In today’s episode, I’m going to focus primarily o...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve all heard that it’s important to drink lots of water every day.  I had to come to the reality that I was not drinking enough water every day. I was drinking way too much soda and other sugary drinks. It was nothing for me to drink sweet tea or lemonade, or soda with every meal.  When I decided to take my health seriously, I had to stop ignoring the fact that my body was crav...

Send us Fan Mail Lately I’ve been sharing tips and recommendations on living a healthy lifestyle based on the practical steps I took to lose weight and reverse Type 2 Diabetes.  In the last episode, I talked about the importance of finally taking your health seriously.  I shared the value of making a quality decision to do whatever it takes to remain committed to your weight loss and fitness goals...

Send us Fan Mail Do you find it difficult to stick to your commitment to eating healthy, exercising and losing weight? Perhaps you’ve been on a roller coaster ride for years, and nothing seems to be working.  You’re still gaining weight, or maybe you’ve hit a plateau, and you’re not losing as much weight as you had hoped by now.  Your health journey seems to be sputtering along, and you’re tired o...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re struggling with your weight, and you’re finding it difficult to shed those extra pounds you gained over the years, I know the struggle firsthand.  You probably look in mirror, and get frustrated. Maybe you hate weighing yourself because you know what the scale is going to say. The scale tells you, “You’re still heavy. You haven’t made any progress. You might as well enjo...