69: Is Prediabetes Medication Necessary?

Prediabetes is often seen as a stepping stone to type 2 diabetes, leading many to believe medication is the only solution. But is it really necessary? 

This episode explores why nutrition and lifestyle changes are more effective than medication and how small, consistent adjustments can help you reverse prediabetes naturally.

From upgrading your nutrition plan to managing carbohydrates and incorporating simple movement into your day, to improving sleep and reducing stress, this episode offers practical, science-backed steps to help you turn things around.

If you’ve been told medication is your only option, tune in to learn how to address the root causes of prediabetes and create lasting change.

CHAPTERS
2:45 What is prediabetes?
4:19 Prediabetes has become overmedicalized
6:16 Who’s most at risk for prediabetes?
7:11 Is prediabetes medication necessary?
9:27 Nutrition & lifestyle to reverse prediabetes better than medications
12:59 How to reverse prediabetes naturally
18:00 What to do if your doctor suggests medication, but you prefer not to take it
20:06 Prediabetes doesn’t have to lead to medications or a diabetes diagnosis

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