26: Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Lifestyle, Medications, and Monitoring

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In the grand finale of the Diabetes Awareness Month series, hosts Danna and Megan discuss approaches to managing type 2 diabetes, including understanding treatment options, monitoring blood sugar, and making empowering daily lifestyle choices.

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Takeaways:

• Type 2 diabetes management involves a combination of lifestyle changes, monitoring, and medications for effective control.
• Diet plays a crucial role in managing diabetes; focus on whole foods, fiber, and healthy fats.
• Stress management is often overlooked but significantly affects blood sugar levels and overall health.
• Blood sugar monitoring provides real-time feedback on how food and activities impact your glucose levels.
• Lifestyle changes are essential; medications should support, not replace, healthy habits and choices.
• Understanding how insulin functions helps in grasping the complexities of managing diabetes effectively.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:41 What is Type 2 Diabetes

03:26 Lifestyle Foundations of Type 2 Treatement

06:31 Medications for Type 2 Diabetes

09:45 Myth-Busting Minute

12:58 Listner Questions

15:04 The Power of Monitoring

18:11 Practical Tips for Building a Monitoring Routine

21:05 Closing Thoughts

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