E62: The No-Fluff Guide to Managing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally

Peak Performance

Episode Summary: In this stripped-down, zero-fluff episode, Coach Kyle and Dr. K break down everything you actually need to know about managing and reversing Type 2 Diabetes. They cover simple, science-backed steps that anyone can start today—from how you order your food during meals to why a walk after lunch can do more than you think.

They explore the difference between Type 1, 2, and 3 diabetes, the role of insulin resistance, and the surprising power of calf raises and frozen veggies in blood sugar control. You'll learn the proper way to use supplements like berberine, the debate around Metformin and GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, and when pharmaceutical support becomes necessary. Whether you're newly diagnosed, prediabetic, or just looking to optimize your glucose response, this episode cuts through the noise to deliver real, usable info.

Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Disclaimer

00:31 – The 3 Types of Diabetes Explained (Type 1, 2, & 3)

01:54 – What Causes Type 2 Diabetes (The Lifestyle Link)

02:06 – Step 1: Post-Meal Walking & Glucose Disposal

02:28 – Calf Raises, Soleus Push-Ups & the Power of the Legs 03:06 – Step 2: Food Order for Glucose Control

03:46 – Step 3: Berberine – How to Take It & What It Does

05:01 – Step 4: Why Lifting Weights Helps Regulate Glucose

05:45 – Step 5: Metformin – Prescription Glucose Control

06:20 – GLP-1 Agonists: Ozempic, Mounjaro & the "Trutides"

07:03 – Recap: The Diabetes Reversal Pyramid

07:26 – Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible? (Spoiler: Yes)

07:50 – Are You at Risk for Redeveloping Diabetes?

08:12 – Type 2 Diabetes: A 90% Lifestyle Disease

08:30 – Last-Resort Therapies: Insulin & V-Cell Treatment

08:52 – Eating Healthy on a Budget (Ground Beef & Frozen Veggies)

09:34 – Wrap-Up & Outro

Top Takeaways: Type 2 Diabetes is often reversible with lifestyle changes alone. Post-meal walking is one of the most underrated blood sugar hacks. Eat your veggies first, then protein, then carbs to flatten glucose spikes. Berberine is a potent, natural supplement—just take it with meals. Metformin & GLP-1 drugs have a place, but aren’t the first line of defense. Muscle is your metabolic engine—resistance training increases glucose storage. Affordable nutrition is possible: frozen veggies + bulk ground beef = win.

Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by The Longevity Center FL. Your one stop natural medicine shop.

The LCFL is the perfect blend of Integrative, Osteopathic and Regenerative Health Care in West Palm Beach, FL.

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