Diabetes 101: What It Is And What You Can Do About It

38 million Americans are living with diabetes. Another 96 million have prediabetes.In this episode of Fuller Living, Dr. Ashitey breaks down what Type 2 diabetes actually is beyond “high blood sugar.” You’ll learn how insulin works, how insulin resistance develops, the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and why prediabetes is an early warning sign.Most importantly, we talk about prevention and how insulin sensitivity can improve and what small, consistent changes can do inside the body.This episode is part of the Cardiometabolic Health 101 series:Part 1: High Blood Pressure Part 2: Type 2 Diabetes Subscribe for upcoming episodes on cholesterol, heart disease, and prevention.