Is Diabetes Reversible? A Conversation with Dr. Jason Shumard

Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible? Insulin Resistance, Root Causes, and Simple Metabolic Shifts (Ep. 249)In episode 249 of the Healthy Real Food podcast, host Erin interviews functional medicine practitioner Dr. Jason Shumard, who specializes in type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and metabolic health, particularly for women who feel stuck despite “doing everything right.” Dr. Shumard shares how his mother’s worsening diabetes and eventual death in 2021 led him to functional medicine and to helping patients normalize A1C and get off medications. He explains insulin resistance as a cellular problem (not just high blood sugar) and describes how repeated sugar and insulin spikes can shut down insulin receptors, driving cravings through effects on GLP-1 and leptin. They discuss early testing (A1C, fasting glucose, insulin, triglyceride/HDL ratio), why extreme restriction raises cortisol and slows metabolism, the benefits of real-food, balanced eating, and the importance of resistance training and sustainable, structured plans—especially with GLP-1 use.00:00 Is Diabetes Reversible01:38 Meet Dr Jason Shumard03:24 His Story and Mission08:18 What Insulin Resistance Is12:12 Root Causes and Testing14:32 Functional Medicine Explained17:44 Early Signs and Lab Markers20:19 Cravings GLP1 and Hunger21:42 Real Food to Heal Cells25:03 Why Eat Less Fails Women27:55 Sustainable Weight Loss Plan32:52 Muscle Mass and Strength36:04 Never Too Late to Heal39:45 Start With Your Why43:24 Where to Find Dr ShumardTo learn more from Dr. Shumard, visit his website at www.drshumard.comReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.Get your free 1 hour weight loss strategy session with me on Zoom to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free strategy session with me now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.