Diabetes and Intuitive Eating with Lydia Leighton

This week, I’m bringing you a highly requested episode: Intuitive Eating and Diabetes. I’m joined by Lydia Leighton, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, to discuss how to navigate diabetes while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.Lydia and I deep dive into Diabetes through an intuitive eating and anti-diet lens, including:Understanding what diabetes is and the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetesHow diabetes is not just governed by foodTests used to diagnose diabetes, and what those numbers and letters the doctor keeps talking about really meanHow can we approach food and diet with diabetes in a way that aligns with intuitive eating principlesIs there a "diabetic diet"? Sugar - is it the devil?How to control blood sugar spikesUnderstanding carbohydratesHow to listen to your bodyAnd we are debunking myths about diabetesMeet The Expert: Lydia LeightonLydia has a wealth of experience in the field, having worked within the NHS in weight management services and with individuals facing various health conditions, including diabetes. Now, in her private practice, she focuses on supporting clients in a safe and sustainable way that prioritises health over weight loss. You can find Lydia here:lydialeighton.comInstagramLinkedInFacebook ⚠️ Important Disclaimer (in addition to the usual disclaimer!!)Before we dive in, it’s crucial to mention that this episode is not medical advice. If you are under professional care for diabetes management or suspect you may have diabetes, please consult your healthcare provider for personalised guidance.Send Me Fan Mail Support the show🤩 JOIN THE RISE COMMUNITY 🤩Get my emailsFollow on InstagramConnect with me on LinkedInPersonal Coaching🍰 Buy me a cake and support the show☝️ If you love the show and want to support it, just click this link here. A quick heads up - my transcriptions are automatically generated. For this reason there may be errors, incorrect words, bad spelling, bad grammar, and other things that just seem a little 'off'. You'll still be able to understand what is being said though, so please just ignore that and enjoy the episode.