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Simplifying Diabetes
Managing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes can feel confusing, overwhelming, and honestly… like a full-time job. Simplifying Diabetes is here to change that. Hosted by registered dietitian and diabetes specialist Kristie Messerli, this podcast helps you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works for blood sugar management—without rigid rules or conflicting advice. Inside each episode, you'll find practical strategies, honest conversations, and simple approaches to help you: Feel more…
Episodes
- Simplifying Diabetes
Ep. 16: Type 2 Diabetes Is Not a Death Sentence: 5 Women Share What's Possible
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and I want to talk about something I wish more women heard after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis: Your diagnosis does not…
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Ep. 15: How Guilt and Shame Keep You Stuck With Diabetes (And How to Break the Cycle)
Have you ever avoided checking your blood sugar because you were afraid of what the number would say? Put off a doctor's appointment because you felt…
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Ep. 14: The 3 Diabetes Complications You Need to Know About (and how to prevent them)
Diabetes complications are one of the things people with diabetes fear most—and honestly, I understand why. Heart disease. Kidney disease. Neuropathy. Vision…
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Ep. 13: How She Lowered Her A1C From 13% to 6.6% and Reduced Her Medications
What if managing type 2 diabetes didn't have to feel like a full-time job? In today's episode, I'm joined by my longtime client, Sogol, for a very honest…
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Ep. 12: Why Your Blood Sugars Are Still High Even Though You're Eating "Healthy"
You're eating vegetables. You've cut back on carbs. You're trying to avoid sugar. You're choosing "healthy" foods. So why are your blood sugars still high? If…
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Ep. 11: The Truth About "Reversing" Type 2 Diabetes
You've probably heard that type 2 diabetes is "reversible." Maybe you've even been promised that if you lose weight, cut carbs, exercise enough, or follow the…
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Ep. 10: Intuitive Eating & Diabetes: Can They Really Work Together? | With Katy Harvey, RD
Can intuitive eating and diabetes management coexist? Many people assume they can't—but that's exactly what we're unpacking in this episode. I'm joined by…
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Ep. 9: How I Went From a Weight Loss Dietitian to Diabetes Coach
Today's episode is one of the most personal I've ever recorded. I'm taking you behind the scenes of my journey—from growing up surrounded by diet culture, to…
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Ep. 8: Client Spotlight: From Stuck, Frustrated, and Overwhelmed to Confident With Diabetes
In this Client Spotlight episode, I'm joined by one of my clients to share her real, unfiltered experience living with type 2 diabetes. If you've ever felt…
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Ep. 7: Why You're Raiding the Pantry at Night (And Why It's Not a Willpower Problem)
Do you feel like you're "good" all day only to find yourself standing in the pantry at 9 PM looking for chips, crackers, cookies, cereal, or ice cream? If so…
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Ep. 6: GLP-1 Medications: The Truth Beyond the Hype
GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now but so is the misinformation. In this episode of Simplifying Diabetes, we break down what GLP-1 medications actually…
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Ep. 5: Diet Soda Myths: Blood Sugar, Insulin & the Truth About Aspartame
In this episode of Simplifying Diabetes, we're unpacking one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—topics in nutrition: diet soda. After a recent viral…
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Ep. 4: From Spikes to Stability: Strength Training for Better Glucose Control
If your blood sugar still feels unpredictable—even when you're "doing everything right" with food—this might be the missing piece. In this episode, I'm joined…
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Ep. 3: 5 Ways You're Overcomplicating Your Diabetes Management
If managing your diabetes feels overwhelming… this episode is for you. In this episode of Simplifying Diabetes, we're breaking down the 5 ways you might be…
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Ep. 2: Your Fast Track to Better Blood Sugars: Stop Guessing and Start Seeing Results
Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice about managing blood sugar? In this episode of Simplifying Diabetes, I break down the fastest, simplest ways to…
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Ep. 1: Welcome to Simplifying Diabetes: What You've Been Told Wrong About Blood Sugar
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or like you're constantly doing something wrong when it comes to your blood sugar… this episode is for you. In this…