The Virgin Diabetic Podcast

Christine Gautreaux holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work and is dedicated to the pursuit of play, joy, art & social justice.  She is co-author of Stillpoint: A Caregivers Playbook to find ease and to take a deep breath and reclaim joy. 
Christine believes in the power of body wisdom and somatic play to help heal trauma and is a certified InterPlay leader. 
Her dad was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1992 almost. They think it was caused by Agent Orange that he was exposed to in Vietnam.

"I had gestational diabetes with both of my pregnancies - managed with diet & exercise".
"Self-care is tuning in and recognizing the subtle physical signs of potential difficulties".

Have you forgotten how to breathe correctly? I invite you to go back to episode #10 with Nancy Gerald and follow a simple exercise she shared with us.

Links of Interest:

• Visit Christine's site https://christinegautreaux.com/
• Order her book Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers to Find Ease, and Time to Breathe, and Reclaim Joy https://amzn.to/2LWCVQK
• Follow Christine on Instagram @christine_gautreaux_msw
• Follow  The Virgin Diabetic on Instagram @thevirgindiabetic
• Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/ 
• Book a free consultation with Denise today https://reversemydiabetes.net/
• Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://amzn.to/3auCJl6
• Sign up to the Email list  to get diabetes information and special recipes.
• Join the online My Diabetes Concierge program to learn how to listen to your body and reverse the effects of type 2 diabetes.  

This is an episode that can benefit both diabetics and non-diabetics.  Do you constantly suffer from acid reflux? Are you a regular Tums, Rolaids or similar antacid products consumer?.
If you suffer from heartburn, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Peptic Ulcer Disease or Non-Ulcer Indigestion, you've probably been prescribed with Proton Pump Inhibitors or PPIs. Have you ever wondered if these are totally worth taking on a long-term basis? Did you know that they can increase the chance of developing Diabetes by 5% or more when taken for over 2 years? 

Highlights:

• The importance of stomach acid and its different roles on our health
• What happens when its balance gets disturbed
• Food quality intake as a responsible factor for chronic diseases 
• Phentermine for diabetics and its side effects

Links of Interest:

• Omeprazole: Use and Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease Study https://bit.ly/36CZalP
• Follow  The Virgin Diabetic on Instagram @thevirgindiabetic
• Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/ 
• Book a free consultation with Denise today https://reversemydiabetes.net/ 
• Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://reversemydiabetes.net/services/publications

Doctor Mike is the only Board-Certified Interventional  Cardiologist, Professor of Culinary Medicine, and Professional Chef. He is a trailblazer in the field of culinary medicine. By combining his culinary talents with cutting-edge medical expertise and evidence-based insights he forges an approach to healthy living beyond mere nutrition or fad diets. 

He doesn’t believe in setting boundaries when it comes to food. The ideas that healthy food can’t be flavorful, that tasty food can’t be good for you, or that a one-size-fits-all, healthy diet exists are all myths. And, one by one, he is busting those myths. "Every person is unique—from their body to their preferences. You don’t need a self-described 'health expert' telling you what to eat."
Chef Dr. Mike teaches a three-part Introduction to Culinary Medicine online course at the University of Montana College of Health.

Highlights:

• How our mental state can affect our gut microbiome and the correlation between brain and gut good health when eating 'the right kind of food'.
• Answering one common question: "As diabetics: Does our LDL colesterol have to be below 70 even if we maintain healthy glucose levels?".
• Demystifying the impact of colesterol on your blood lipids and breaking down what LDL readings and saturated fats really mean.
• Link between vitamin D deficiency and low values of colesterol.
• US stats on type 2 diabetes and what reversing diabetes studies are showing.
• Meat vs Vegan based diets and finding what's best for YOU

Links of Interest:

• To get more information on Dr. Mike's Introduction to Culinary Medicine course, visit
   https://chefdrmike.com/online-courses/ 
• Read Dr. Mike's books at https://chefdrmike.com/books/
• Follow the new The Virgin Diabetic Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/thevirgindiabetic/
• Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/ 
• Book a free consultation with Denise today https://reversemydiabetes.net/ 
• Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://reversemydiabetes.net/services/publications
• Visit our sponsor Lysulin to get the nutrition support you need to maintain healthy levels of A1c and blood sugar  https://lysulin.com/

Fatigue, brain fog, sleep issues, hearing loss, weight gain and inability to concentrate can easily be symptoms of aging. But beware because they could also mean that your body is triggering the Pre-Diabetes or Diabetes alarm regardless of your age.

Did you know that Diabetes is associated with high incidence of sleep disorders?

Besides helping you reduce stress and anxiety levels, performing simple breathing exercises before you go to bed can also help you get a better sleep. Listen to episode #10 Breath: The Magic Prescription with Nancy Gerald from Our Yoga Place to practice a simple, short but powerful breathing exercise. 

If you are experiencing hearing loss or hearing issues due to Diabetes, I invite you to check out episode #4 with Dr. John Hoglund from Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Centers. You'll even find out how to book a free consultation with his team.

"Rather than thinking of Diabetes as a sugar problem(...) start thinking of it as an energy problem."
"High glucose levels can damage blood vessels  to the brain resulting in brain fog. When these vessels get damaged, they are gone forever".

Email me at denise@reversemydiabetes.net questions that you would like me to address on the podcast.

Links of Interest:

• Get The Virgin Diabetic special edition e-book  which includes tasty recipes, a glucose tracking form, an a1c chart so you can really understand its levels, learn about vital tests that you might not be getting ordered from your doctor, an order form for discount lab testing, a gift certificate for a 30 minute consultation and a link to a 1-hour training video.
• Sign up to the Email list  to get diabetes information and special recipes.
• Join the online My Diabetes Concierge program to learn how to listen to your body and reverse the effects of diabetes.  
• Get a free 20 minute phone consultation 
• Visit our sponsor Lysulin to get the nutrition support you need to maintain healthy levels of A1c blood sugar  https://lysulin.com/

Nancy is a certified Health Educator, Health Coach, and Life Coach and certified RYT-200 Yoga Instructor.

She is passionate about helping yoga students achieve tremendous results and benefits, combining her proven coaching techniques with authenticity, knowledge, and understanding. 
She offers group challenges, small group learning, and individualize concierge services.  

Join our breathing session in this episode to see how your stress levels go down in a matter of seconds. Let me know how you feel after this simple but powerful exercise. 

Links of interest and Nancy's contact information:

• Visit Nancy's website Our Yoga Place
• Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/ 
• Book a free consultation with Denise https://reversemydiabetes.net/ 
• Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://reversemydiabetes.net/services/publications
• Visit our sponsor Lysulin to get the nutrition support you need to maintain healthy levels of A1c blood sugar  https://lysulin.com/

Being a diabetic usually means having people around us telling us what to eat. But beyond a healthy diet and changing some habits to improve our health, I consider the mental aspect around diabetes to be even more important than looking out after our eating routines.

In that matter: do you consider yourself a Reactive person or a Proactive one?
Most of us, when diagnosed with diabetes, start being reactive to tips, suggestions and recommendations. We get angry about the idea of giving up food that we love. But as time went by, I found that being a Proactive person yield better results to the process of reversing my diabetes.

"When you are on two or three or even more drugs and on insulin, you are not controlling your diabetes. You are reacting to it".

Some questions for you:

• Why don't you improve what you eat?
• Based on your current diet, are your glucose levels going up or down?
• Are you running out of good healthy food ideas?

Links of Interest:

• Find tasty recipes for diabetics here
• Sign up to the Email list  to get diabetes information and special recipes.
• Join the online My Diabetes Concierge program to learn how to listen to your body and reverse the effects of diabetes.  
• Interest in ordering a C Peptide Test to see how your pancreas is functioning? There's no need to pay unreasonable prices to get this or other lab tests done. Contact me and I'll help you. "You have options".
• Get a free 20 minute phone consultation 
• Visit our sponsor Lysulin to get the nutrition support you need to maintain healthy levels of A1c blood sugar  https://lysulin.com/
• Get The Virgin Diabetic book on Amazon to learn how I reversed my diabetes 

Dr. John Burd is the founder and CEO of Lysulin, Inc and Wonder Spray, LLC.

He founded Lysulin, Inc, developing scientifically proven nutraceutical products to improve the health of people with diabetes. The first patented product, Lysulin®, was launched in January 2018 and it's showing remarkable results in clinical studies in lowering HbA1c and glycated proteins, the cause of disease complications. 

Dr. Burd was previously President & CEO of DexCom, where he directed the company’s work to develop, manufacture and market the first long-term implantable glucose sensor for people with diabetes. He has authored and co-authored over 45 articles and his work in the medical and biotechnology field has led to the filing and ownership of 40 patents and the development of many innovative medical products. He graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Biochemistry, and earned an M.S. and Ph.D., also in Biochemistry, from the University of Wisconsin. 

Discussed in this episode:

• How Lysulin works in our bodies and how improves insulin resistance and beta cells function.
• Differences between Lysulin and type 2 drugs.
• Traditional therapies effectiveness times vs Lysulin's 
• Is Lysulin for life? Dr. Burd shares some real life experiences and suggested dosages.
• Dr. Burd also tells us about Wonder Spray, another great product developed by him, which is a "Natural Breakthrough Solution for Clear and Healthy Skin". 

Links of interest and Dr. Burd's contact information:

• Visit our sponsor Lysulin to get the nutrition support you need to maintain healthy levels of A1c blood sugar  https://lysulin.com/
• Dr. Burd's site https://jburd.com/
• Email him at jburd@jfburd.com or call him directly 691-992-2873
• Check out Wonder Spray @ https://thewonderspray.com/
• Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/ 
• Book a free consultation with Denise https://reversemydiabetes.net/ 
• Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://reversemydiabetes.net/services/publications

What we discuss in this episode:

• My take on how pre-diabetes should be really described as. 
• Have you ever asked yourself: “If I’m not overweight, can I still have insulin resistance?” You might want to know that: “Insulin resistance is typically a precursor to type 2 diabetes”.
• 3 red flags that will help you know if you have insulin resistance.
• Ties between cortisol and insulin.
• How properly treating cortisol levels could be a great answer in reducing diabetes medication and improving patient’s treatment. 
• Exercise is always on the top 3 recommendations we always get from our doctors. The reason is pretty obvious, whether you’re a diabetic or not. Even though I struggled with the idea of going to the gym, exercising may help with our insulin resistance. Check out why and what type of exercises you can do if you’re not a gym lover like myself and what benefits it can bring to our battle against diabetes. 

Links of interest:

• The Science Daily article: Does insulin resistance cause fibromyalgia? 
• Get my report: Feed Your Insulin Resistance in 3 Steps
• Start your Membership Coaching Program today to reverse your diabetes
• Read The Virgin Diabetic book
• Book a Free Consultation with Denise
  
  

Today we host Dr. Cade Copeland, founder of the LIFEstrength Health Center, located in Naples, Florida. 
Dr. Copeland says: "There is one cause of sickness and one cure to sickness". 
His holistic and integral approach to medicine and health helps people understand what could be the root cause of their pain and how to properly treat it.

Not necessarily all forms of pain should be treated with traditional medication. Certain variables such as: diet quality, stress, lack of exercise, childhood illnesses and many more, play an important role on how our body reacts and functions regularly. We need to pay attention to these factors..."Our body is constantly striving for optimal health".

"We are teaching patients and clients. We don't treat them. We teach them and guide them back into a healthy state".

Links of interest:

• Book a free 15 minute consultation with Dr. Copeland and his team and start feeling better today https://lifestrengthhealthcenter.com/
• Try the Oura Ring https://ouraring.com/
• Visit our sponsor Lysulin to get the nutrition support you need to maintain healthy levels of A1c blood sugar  https://lysulin.com/
• Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/ 
• Book a free consultation with Denise https://reversemydiabetes.net/ 

 "The human body is amazing. It wants to heal. We just have to be willing to give it the opportunity to do that".

My dad passed away because of Diabetes. I always assumed that him being overweight was the main factor why he developed the disease. Since I didn't have a weight problem, I was confident that Diabetes was not going to be an issue for me. How little did I know.
Constantly feeling fatigued took me to see my doctor. A good diet and exercise was always the advice but I didn't pay much attention to it. After some time, SURPRISE! I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It felt like my world had collapsed. I hit rock bottom.

The lesson I took: learn to listen to your body. It's wise and it's continuously telling you when things are going good and when they aren't.  

After a deep internal process of understanding my mind and body, I was ready to fight the fight. I didn't let Diabetes rule my life, I didn't let doctors wear me down by telling me I was sentenced to take insulin shots the rest of my days, I searched for answers and opinions, I educated myself and I finally learned how to reverse the effects of Diabetes through a series of common practices that we may regularly take for granted. 

What are you doing to reverse the effects of Diabetes? 

• Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://amzn.to/30DF8Vs
• Visit our sponsor https://lysulin.com/
• Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/ 
• Book a free consultation with Denise https://reversemydiabetes.net/ 

Today we have John Hoglund BC-HIS, ACA on the show. He has spent 37 years in the Hearing Healthcare Field and is a Nationally Board-Certified Hearing Instruments Specialist, and Audio Prosthologist. He and his wife Patricia Hoglund have founded and established Audiology Centers throughout Southwest Florida including Bonita Springs/ North Naples, Estero, Ft. Myers, and Cape Coral.

John is an expert in treatment of nerve deafness, noise induced hearing loss, and advancements in the treatment of Tinnitus or “Ringing Ears”.
He shares his knowledge of how conditions like diabetes, dementia and  Alzheimer’s Disease are associated with hearing loss. John says, “There is hope for a quieter world for those with head noises!”.

• Click here https://www.hoglundfamilyhearing.com/ to book a free hearing appointment
• Visit our sponsor https://lysulin.com/
• Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/ 
• Free consultation with Denise https://reversemydiabetes.net/ 

One of the most common questions diabetics have is: "which is the 'perfect' diet that I should follow? Is it the Mediterranean, the Paleo, the Keto or the Vegetarian/Vegan?"

Find out what foods each of them allow and don't, their benefits and what to keep in mind when diving into any of them.

• Download the free Food For Your Immune System Report https://reversemydiabetes.net/resources 
•  Visit our sponsor Lysulin https://lysulin.com/
• Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/ 
• Book a free consultation https://reversemydiabetes.net/ 

Our first guest on the show is Physician Assistant and PatientBest CEO Suzanne Fiscella. Suzanne practices medicine in Florida, USA and she's very involved in aging well and safely, especially in these times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her biggest concern is the high risk of infection among the seniors and those who have certain diseases that cause grave preoccupation. These are diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and kidney damage.

Highlights:

• The importance of having a strong immune system and how to boost it, especially during this pandemic.
• Managing your Diabetes during the current pandemic.

Quotes from the episode:

• "Perfectly normal non-diabetics that are coming into the hospital with the symptoms of COVID are already experiencing sugars in the 130s which they never have".
• "Almost half of the population do not know they are infected" with COVID-19.

Links of Interest:

• Contact Suzanne at: https://patientbest.com/ and https://www.caregiverhaven.org/
• Take our survey at https://reversemydiabetes.net/resources
• Visit our sponsor Lysulin https://lysulin.com/
• Free consultation https://reversemydiabetes.net/
• Denise's Facebook https://bit.ly/33aup79

For your safety and of the others, please always wear a mask to help contain the spread of COVID-19. 

Please do not consider this as medical information and remember to always consult a physician before making any changes.

In this first episode of The Virgin Diabetic Podcast, we make an introduction to the different types of diabetes, their causes, symptoms and consequences and explain how insulin and glucose work in our bodies.

If you are a diabetic, it is definitely important to preserve and be kind to your pancreas: "We are out eating what our pancreas can do for us". Listen to what you can do to try and keep a healthy pancreas. It's not all about taking insulin in a disproportionately manner.

Links of Interest:

• Mayo Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/
• The Virgin Diabetic Book - https://amzn.to/3fbG73t
• Take the survey at https://reversemydiabetes.net/resources
• Visit our sponsor Lysulin https://lysulin.com/
• Free consultation https://reversemydiabetes.net/
• Denise's Facebook https://bit.ly/33aup79

Please do not consider this as medical information and remember to always consult a physician before making any changes.