#69 - From an A1C of 6.9% to 5.0%: How One Listener Changed Everything in 3 Months

Ben Gougeon is an arts administrator, actor, director, and theatre producer. You may have seen him in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Law & Order: SVU, The Blacklist, a multitude of commercials, or on stages across the country. His most famous "role" is a listener of the Diabetes Remission Roadmap (ok, that's just our opinion) who took serious action on his blood sugar.Ben shares how he turned around abrand-new type 2 diabetes diagnosis through simple food changes, daily walking, and steady experimentation. We talk through the real habits that took his A1C from 6.9% to 5.0% in about three months, plus the mindset shifts that keep the progress going with a busy family life. In this episode, we discuss:• Prediabetes and the “no urgency” problem when symptoms stay quiet• Choosing lifestyle changes before starting metformin and why that decision feels empowering• Low-carb eating with minimal processed sugar to improve satiety and curb cravings• Intermittent fasting as a flexible tool rather than an all-or-nothing rule• The importance of simple meals that fit real life• Using small wins and daily glucose trends to stay motivated between A1C checks• Building a better environment through what you listen to and who you learn from• Practical encouragement for anyone overwhelmed by a new diagnosisIf you have been struggling with a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis, and have wondered if improvement is possible, you won't want to miss this episode.Find Ben all over the internet, on your podcast player and on the stage!Socials: @bdgougeon (Threads, Instagram, Facebook)Podcast Link: Talking Art | WVIK, Quad Cities NPRActor | Ben GougeonReady to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes?   Grab your earbuds and listen in.Brian & Cory  Diabetes Remission Partners--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------👉 Want help mapping out your diabetes medication exit strategy?If you’re on meds, “in range,” and still know this isn’t the standard you want — this is the next step.On this free call, we’ll help you:·       Get clear on why your blood sugar is where it is·       Understand what’s realistic for reducing or eliminating medications·       See whether a medication exit strategy makes sense for youBook your Diabetes Medication Exit Strategy Call here:  https://medfreehealthya1c.com/diabetesfreechat--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🎓 Watch Our Free TrainingThe Diabetes Freedom Masterclass shows you how our clients work toward a healthy A1C with fewer — and sometimes no — medications by addressing insulin resistance at the root.👉 https://medfreehealthya1c.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Follow Us on InstagramDaily education, encouragement, and straight talk about meds, muscle, and metabolic health: @diabetesremissionpartners--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📧 Questions or feedback?Email us anytime:  brianandcory@diabetesremissionpartners.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⭐ Love the podcast?    Leaving a review helps more people find this message and reminds us why this work matters.👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-remission-roadmap-reverse-type-2-lower-a1c/id1777467082