Episode 299- How Chris Reade Reversed Type 2 Diabetes: The Soluble Fiber Solution

What if one of the most overlooked tools for improving blood sugar has been sitting right in front of us all along?

In this episode of Optimal Metabolism, I'm joined by Chris Reade, entrepreneur and author of Beating Diabetes, to talk about his personal journey with type 2 diabetes and the discoveries that changed the trajectory of his health.

Chris shares how his diagnosis pushed him to dig into the research for himself—and why soluble fiber ultimately became such an important part of his approach. We unpack what soluble fiber actually does, how it can influence post-meal blood sugar and metabolic health, and practical ways to incorporate more of it into your everyday life.

I also share how this conversation connects with the strategies I teach for improving insulin sensitivity and blood sugar regulation. If you've been diagnosed with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes—or you're simply trying to improve your metabolic health—this is an episode you won't want to miss.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED

Chris's type 2 diabetes diagnosis and what prompted him to take a deeper look at his health
The changes he made to improve his blood sugar
Why soluble fiber became such an important part of his approach
How soluble fiber can affect digestion, satiety, and the post-meal glucose response
Practical ways to increase soluble fiber in your diet
How fiber can fit alongside other metabolic strategies such as meal timing and fasting
Common mistakes people make when trying to improve their blood sugar
Why improving metabolic health doesn't have to mean following an extreme or complicated plan
Chris's advice for someone newly diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes
Why there is hope for people struggling with their metabolic health

A SIMPLE WAY TO ADD MORE FIBER

This conversation about soluble fiber also ties beautifully into one of the tools I personally use and recommend—the Feel Great System.

The system pairs a pre-meal fiber drink, with a concentrated yerba mate tea, making it simple to incorporate metabolic support into your everyday routine.

I'm especially excited about the new Balance Apple formula. It provides about 5 grams of fiber per serving and combines multiple fiber sources with apple polyphenols and apple cider vinegar. The formula is designed to support fullness, the gut microbiome, and a healthier post-meal glucose response. balance-appledistributor-guidee…

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LINKS & RESOURCES

📖 Learn more about Chris Reade and his book, Beating Diabetes:
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