Diabetes is a serious condition that can have a major impact on a person’s health and quality of life. But it’s not all bad news. In this episode, Dr. Falquier discusses with Catherine Chan, PhD, lifestyle changes and patterns of eating that have been shown to lower risk and benefit people with diabetes. Whether you’re looking to reduce your risk of diabetes or better manage an existing diagnosis, this episode is for you.

In this episode you’ll hear:

1:30 – Difference between type 1 & type 2 diabetes
4:30 – What is prediabetes?
5:10 – Diabetes prevention programs
8:30 – Diabetes statistics
10:15 – Health consequences of diabetes
13:00 – Is diabetes risk genetic?
14:00 – Nutrition transition – Diabetes increase in immigrant and indigenous communities.
18:45 – Patterns of eating that benefit people with diabetes.
30:30 – Concerns over low carb and keto diet
35:00 – What is insulin resistance?
38:30 – The good news
40:30 – Can you just take a pill and eat whatever you want?
44:15 – What is culinary medicine?
46:00 – Sugar substitutes
50:00 – How to change eating behaviors for the better?

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
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