The Diabetes Podcast®

The Diabetes Podcast®

Welcome to The Diabetes Podcast®, a bi-weekly podcast that cuts through the medical jargon and brings you real, actionable talk about Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and the realistic path to remission. If you are tired of feeling overwhelmed, confused, or shamed by your diagnosis, you have found your safe haven.

Managing your blood sugar shouldn't mean giving up the life you love, eating cardboard, or living in constant fear of your next A1C test. Every other week, we share expert clinical insights, inspiring patient success stories, and practical, everyday strategies to help you lower blood sugar, lose weight, regain your energy, and reduce or even eliminate your reliance on medications.

Hosted by Amber and Richie Wilhoit, the show bridges the gap between confusing doctor visits and real life. Richie sits in the "curious patient advocate" seat, asking the exact, frustrating questions you have always wanted to ask your doctor. Amber, a clinical diabetes expert, answers them by breaking down the complex science of metabolic health into simple, bite-sized steps you can actually use.

To help you take back control of your health, we dive deep into the most searched and highly requested topics in diabetes care, including:
• Understanding and reversing insulin resistance
• How to lower your fasting blood sugar and A1C safely and naturally
• The truth about diabetes medications (including Metformin, insulin, and GLP-1s) and managing side effects
• Practical nutrition, low-carb strategies, and healthy eating without starvation or deprivation
• Decoding your lab results, cholesterol, and metabolic panels
• Using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and blood glucose meters effectively
• Managing and preventing complications like neuropathy, fatigue, and diabetes distress
• Actionable, step-by-step strategies for achieving Type 2 diabetes remission and reversing prediabetes

While our primary focus is on Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, we also explore Type 1 diabetes, chronic disease management, and overall holistic health. Why? Because managing diabetes is about so much more than just numbers on a meter—it is about reclaiming your life, optimizing your longevity, and thriving.

Whether you were just diagnosed with prediabetes yesterday, have been navigating Type 2 diabetes for decades, or are a caregiver looking to support a loved one, you belong in this community. No lectures. No judgment. Just real science, deep empathy, and the empowerment you need to change your trajectory.

If you are ready to move past the myths, take control of your metabolic health, and find true freedom on your diabetes journey, hit subscribe and join the movement!

🎁 Get Your FREE Type 2 and Prediabetes Remission Roadmap:
Ready to take the first step toward reclaiming your health? Download our free, step-by-step guide to remission today: https://roadmap.thediabetespodcast.com

✉️ Contact Us & Share Your Story:
Are you a healthcare provider frustrated by the system, or a patient with an incredible remission success story? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at support@empowereddiabetes.com.

Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, diet changes, or treatment plan.

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Episoder(79)

EP014 Clinical Inertia: Why Your Doctor Visits Aren't Fixing Your Type 2 Diabetes

EP014 Clinical Inertia: Why Your Doctor Visits Aren't Fixing Your Type 2 Diabetes

You walked into your doctor's office terrified—and left more confused than when you arrived. Sound familiar?In this episode, Richie and Amber expose clinical inertia—the silent, systemic failure behin...

7 Jul 202539min

EP013 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 12 of 12 - Inflammation and Oxidative Stress

EP013 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 12 of 12 - Inflammation and Oxidative Stress

We've made it to the finale. In this powerful series-ending episode, Richie and Amber tie together all 12 core defects of Type 2 diabetes by exploring the common thread that runs through every single ...

30 Jun 202548min

EP012 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 11 of 12 - Mitochondrial Dysfunction

EP012 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 11 of 12 - Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Feeling exhausted even when you're doing everything right? Your cells might be running on empty. In Part 11 of our 12-part core defects series, Richie and Amber break down mitochondrial dysfunction — ...

23 Jun 202542min

EP011 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 10 of 12 - Gut Dysbiosis

EP011 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 10 of 12 - Gut Dysbiosis

Your gut bacteria could be silently sabotaging your blood sugar. In Part 10 of our 12-part series on the core defects of Type 2 diabetes, Richie and Amber break down gut dysbiosis — the hidden bacteri...

16 Jun 202533min

EP010 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 9 of 12 - IAPP Toxicity

EP010 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 9 of 12 - IAPP Toxicity

Did you know that up to 95% of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes already have toxic amyloid plaques built up in their pancreas? In Part 9 of the "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" series, R...

9 Jun 202536min

EP009 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 8 of 12 - Alpha Cell Dysfunction

EP009 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 8 of 12 - Alpha Cell Dysfunction

Ever wonder why your blood sugar is higher when you wake up than when you went to bed — even though you didn't eat a thing overnight? Blame your alpha cells. In Part 8 of our "Anything Meds Can Do, Yo...

2 Jun 202524min

EP008 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 7 of 12 - Brain Insulin Resistance

EP008 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 7 of 12 - Brain Insulin Resistance

Hungry right after eating? Foggy no matter how much you sleep? It's not willpower — it's your brain. In Part 7 of our "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" series, Richie and Amber unpack brain in...

26 Mai 202530min

EP007 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 6 of 12 - Decreased Beta Cell Function

EP007 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 6 of 12 - Decreased Beta Cell Function

By the time most people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, they've already lost 50-85% of their insulin-producing beta cells—and had no idea. In this eye-opening episode, Richie and Amber expose the ...

19 Mai 202533min

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