22: 3 Simple Steps to Lower Carbs For Better A1c Results

Type 2 Diabetes Talk

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of low carbohydrate diets for treating type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. With a focus on achieving optimal blood sugar control, we explore the significant impact that dietary choices have on HbA1c levels.
Drawing from a wealth of scientific evidence, you'll discover how reducing carbohydrate intake to between 10% and 26% of total daily energy can lead to remarkable health improvements, including lower A1c levels, weight loss, and reduced dependency on medications, among other things. By comparing the efficacy of low-carbohydrate diets to traditional high carb, low fat recommendations, this episode sheds light on why a shift in dietary approach could be the key to better diabetes management and overall health for you.

Beyond the science, you'll be armed with practical advice on implementing a low carbohydrate diet in daily life, emphasizing the sustainability and flexibility of this approach. Highlighting three simple steps to reduce carbohydrate intake—focusing on non-starchy vegetables, minimizing high-carbohydrate foods and drinks, and choosing whole foods over processed options—these actionable strategies will help you treat your diabetes naturally and achieve the results you deserve!
CHAPTERS
1:03 Goal of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes treatment
4:18 The importance of carbohydrates
7:21 Evidence for low carb diets
12:15 Overcome carb insanity
13:37 3 steps to lower carbs
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