Carb counting has been standard diabetes advice for decades, but if it worked as well as many people hoped, far fewer people would still be struggling with high blood sugar, rising A1c, weight gain, and frustration.

In this episode, Dr Jedha explores why carb counting became important mainstream advice for diabetics, where it often falls short, and why understanding the overall carbohydrate burden on the body is far more important than simply counting numbers on a page.

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Food confusion is one of the biggest reasons people struggle to improve their blood sugar and A1c. In this Diabetes Foods Q&A episode, Dr. Jedha answers real listener questions about carbohydrates, glycemic index, honey, dairy, cheese, oats, sugar cravings, and the foods that may secretly be spiking your blood sugar, even when they’re marketed as “healthy.”

You’ll learn why low GI doesn’t always mean blood sugar friendly, whether full-fat dairy products are actually okay to eat, why honey still behaves like sugar in the body, and what to do if you feel addicted to sugar and stuck in old eating habits. Dr. Jedha also explains why some common breakfast foods can send blood sugar soaring and what to eat instead for more stable glucose levels.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting diabetes nutrition advice or wondered what foods are truly best for type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, this episode delivers practical, evidence-based answers in a clear and easy-to-understand way.

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A question that confuses a lot of people: Does exercise actually lower blood sugar?

Because sometimes people go for a walk and see their glucose drop… and other times they exercise and their blood sugar actually rises.

So what’s really going on?

In this episode we’ll break down the science in a very simple way. We’ll look at what’s happening inside your muscles during exercise, why skeletal muscle plays such a central role in blood sugar control, and how different types of exercise affect your glucose levels.

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Did you know you can retrain your body to be more sensitive to insulin, and in doing so, naturally lower your blood sugar, improve your metabolism, and protect your long-term health? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking in this episode.

We explore the science and strategies behind improving insulin sensitivity, one of the most important steps for reversing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and restoring metabolic health.

You’ll learn which foods support insulin function, which ones sabotage it, and how to take simple, evidence-based steps in your daily life that can make a measurable difference. From macronutrients to sleep, stress, lifestyle and supplements, we’ll unpack what actually works (and what doesn’t), so you can improve your insulin sensitivity naturally.

Let’s rebuild your insulin sensitivity, step by step, meal by meal, habit by habit!

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Prediabetes is often described as a warning sign. Blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. In most medical discussions, the focus is on preventing diabetes or reducing risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

But there is another way to think about prediabetes.

Instead of simply managing it, the goal can be to restore normal glucose regulation. In other words, achieving prediabetes remission. That's the topic we're revisiting in this episode.

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In this episode, Dr Jedha answers real listener questions about blood sugar, A1c, CGM readings, fasting glucose, and diabetes complications.

You’ll learn how to interpret your numbers properly, what’s normal, what matters most, and where to focus your efforts for better long-term control.

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Whether we’re talking oats and oatmeal, cream of wheat, or grits, these classic breakfast items are marketed as a “heart healthy” options, but with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, are these foods a good choice?

Were always receiving questions around oatmeal and diabetes:

• “Do u know if eating oatmeal is good for diabetics?”
• “I make steel cut oats in the morning and put in honey some chia seeds, walnuts, half an apple and pumpkin seeds if I have them – is this enough to balance out the sugar?”
• My blood sugar goes crazy when I eat oatmeal but I was told by a dietitian to eat it.”
• “I’m confused, can I eat oatmeal, not the packaged kind?”

In this episode we explore the nutrition facts of oats and oatmeal and their effects of blood sugar and diabetes health.

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Research is revealing that the one-hour blood sugar reading after eating may be one of the most important and overlooked markers of metabolic health. In this episode, Dr Jedha breaks down the science behind the One-Hour Glucose Test and why it’s gaining attention as an early indicator of diabetes risk.

You’ll learn how the one-hour glucose spike reflects insulin function and metabolic stress, why it often rises years before traditional tests change, and the key research-backed threshold that keeps showing up across studies. We also explore what higher one-hour blood sugar levels mean for people with normal glucose, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes, including links to progression risk, cardiovascular health, and long-term complications.

Most importantly, Dr Jedha explains how you can use simple at-home monitoring to identify glucose spikes and make practical nutrition and lifestyle adjustments that can lead to meaningful health improvements.

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