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25. Blood Sugar, Diabetes, and the Metabolism | Isaac Pohlman, Registered Dietitian and Fellow T1D
Category: Health
Duration: 01:18:21
Publish Date: 2022-08-24 08:00:45
Description:

In case you are thinking that an episode about blood sugar doesn’t apply to you because you don’t have diabetes, think again!  Isaac Pohlman, a dietician and type one diabetic himself, brings such clarity and simplicity to what can feel like a complex subject.  In this conversation, Isaac breaks down some of the most common questions surrounding blood sugar and makes a compelling case for why all of us should be concerned with balancing our blood sugar.  Whether you are living with a diabetes diagnosis or not, we hope this discussion on blood sugar regulation from a metabolically supportive standpoint helps you take the next step in your healing journey.

Join us as we discuss the following:

  • The health challenges Isaac experienced that led him to his path of healing and helping others do the same
  • Why all of us should take interest in our blood sugar even if we don’t have a diabetes diagnosis
  • How blood sugar spikes and drops cause stress on the body
  • The case for why blood sugar is a core foundation of health
  • A simple analogy for understanding what insulin resistance is and why it matters
  • Five areas you can look for symptoms to assess whether your blood sugar needs some attention
  • Conventional approaches to blood sugar regulation that may fail to take into account the health of the whole body
  • What to consider if you have diabetes and you want to embrace a pro-metabolic way of eating
  • The surprising factor that could be contributing to the prevalence of diabetes today
  • The connection between what you eat and how your skin reacts to the sun
  • Practical steps you can take if your fasting blood sugar is higher than you want it to be
  • Who should begin tracking blood sugar numbers and how to do it
  • Three practices you can begin implementing today to balance your blood sugar
  • Gestational diabetes and the glucose tolerance test
  • What it looks like for someone to start off with a lower carb introduction to pro-metabolic eating


Resources mentioned:

5 Steps to Lower Insulin Resistance (Free Report)

Schedule a Free Call with Isaac

Connect:

Isaac Pohlman | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group

Kori Meloy | Instagram | Freely Rooted Course

Fallon Lee | Instagram | Fallon’s Table 

Free downloads:

Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5-Step Guide

Metabolic Foods Guide

Looking for more?  Watch this episode on YouTube + visit the blog for show notes and transcript.

The information presented in this episode does not constitute medical advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes only.
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