“Diabetic Living”

Send us Fan MailEP.29: “Diabetic Living” More than 38 million Americans are living with diabetes, and millions more have prediabetes without even knowing it. In Episode 29 of Unfit For Radio with JAYKERS, JAYKERS and RAY welcome back BECKY VANBUREN, FNP, a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Phoenix, Arizona, for an informative, practical, and entertaining conversation about type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and how people can take control of their long-term health.Becky breaks down the science behind diabetes in a way that’s easy to understand, covering everything from recognizing early symptoms and understanding A1C and blood sugar levels to separating common myths from medical facts. The conversation also explores nutrition, exercise, weight loss, lifestyle changes, and treatment options, including metformin and GLP-1 medications, while discussing how many people successfully manage—and in some cases even achieve remission of—type 2 diabetes through healthy habits and appropriate medical care.As always, Unfit For Radio balances expert insight with humor, real conversation, and the laid-back chemistry that makes the show unique. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, are living with prediabetes, have a family history of diabetes, or simply want to better understand metabolic health, this episode offers valuable information without feeling like a lecture.In this episode:Understanding type 2 diabetes and prediabetesInsulin resistance explainedA1C and blood sugar managementCommon diabetes symptoms and warning signsDiabetes myths and misconceptionsDiet, nutrition, exercise, and weight lossMetformin and GLP-1 medicationsPractical tips for improving long-term healthAn unfiltered conversation with Family Nurse Practitioner Becky VanBurenStreaming worldwide on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit unfitforradio.buzzsprout.com for more episodes, show information, and ways to support the podcast.Follow @UFRPODCAST on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, episode clips, announcements, and more.This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making any decisions about your health. Thank you for listening.Keywords: Unfit For Radio with JAYKERS, Diabetic Living, type 2 diabetes, diabetes podcast, diabetes education, prediabetes, insulin resistance, blood sugar, blood glucose, A1C, diabetes symptoms, diabetes prevention, diabetes management, metabolic health, healthy lifestyle, nutrition, diet, exercise, weight loss, metformin, GLP-1 medications, diabetes myths, Family Nurse Practitioner, Becky VanBuren, Phoenix Arizona, health podcast, wellness podcast, medical podcast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music.Support the show