In this listener Q&A episode, Dr. Jedha answers your most pressing questions about managing type 2 diabetes—from everyday food choices to medication side effects and everything in between.

Is lactose-free milk really better? Can red wine help with fasting blood sugar? What about supplements like lion’s mane for neuropathy or products marketed as “low-carb” like Atkins snacks? And foods and drinks like chickpeas and V8 juice, what's the deal here? We break it all down in plain, practical terms.

Plus, we tackle a particularly important and sensitive topic: the growing reports of Ozempic-related side effects, including nausea, digestive issues, and sexual health concerns like ED. If you’re taking Ozempic or considering it, this is an important segment you don’t want to miss.

CHAPTERS

2:14 Does Lactose-Free Milk Raise Blood Sugar More?

3:53 Can Red Wine Help Lower Morning Blood Sugar?

5:56 Is Lion’s Mane Good for Neuropathy?

8:10 Confused About “No Sugar” and Diabetic Recipes?

10:51 Can I Drink V8 Juice?

12:40 What Type of Chickpeas Are Best To Eat?

14:48 Does Sleep Affect Blood Sugar?

16:46 Are Atkins Products Really Diabetes-Friendly?

20:06 Ozempic Side Effects and Sexual Health

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Did you know that up to 70% of people with prediabetes will go on to develop type 2 diabetes—but only if nothing changes?

In this episode, Dr. Jedha breaks down the latest 2025 systematic review that analyzed 59 global studies to identify the strongest predictors of progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes.

If you’ve been told you have prediabetes, or you're worried about your blood sugar creeping up, this episode is essential listening.

You’ll learn which risk factors matter most—including some surprising ones like anxiety and fatty liver—and which ones you can take action on today.

You’ll come away with science-backed insights and practical next steps to reduce your risk—before type 2 diabetes takes hold.

CHAPTERS

1:18 Your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, if you do nothing

4:36 Sociodemographic risk factors

8:12 Lifestyle risk factors

12:19 Psychosocial risk factors

14:50 Associated health condition risk factors

19:31 Top 3 risk factors

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In this episode, Dr. Jedha breaks down some of the latest research headlines making waves—and cuts through the hype. We take a critical look at these claims and explore what the evidence actually says. Spoiler alert: not all research is good research, and some of it is downright misleading.

You’ll also hear about powerful natural strategies backed by real science—like the benefits of herbal teas, how redefining obesity could change care (for better or worse), and the widespread nutrient deficiencies affecting nearly half of people with type 2 diabetes.

This episode is packed with practical takeaways, grounded in truth—not hype. If you’re tired of confusing health headlines and want clear, trustworthy insights, this one’s for you.

CHAPTERS

1:18 The multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry in diabetes

3:23 Flashy news headlines; stupid diabetes research

5:01 Mangoes are NOT a magic cure for diabetes

9:05 The new plant-based pill changing diabetes

10:37 Benefits of herbal teas for diabetes

11:29 Obesity redefined

14:42 Risk of multiple nutrient deficiencies in type 2 diabetes

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