Reversing Type 2 Diabetes: A Journey to Remission with Amber Kendrick

Diabetes didn't define Amber Kendrick; it fueled her transformation.In this episode Amber Kendrick, a remarkable woman who’s been in remission from diabetes for six years, opens up about her journey of reversing her diabetes through a combination of diet, stress management, and self-discovery.Amber shares her transformative experience, detailing how she went from fad diets and frustration to finding real solutions through eating low-carb and managing her stress. By adopting a new way of eating and incorporating a continuous glucose monitor, Amber was able to keep her blood sugar stable and lose over 100 pounds. She also emphasizes the importance of understanding how stress affects blood sugar levels and shares how lifestyle changes, like reducing stress and eating whole foods, have played a crucial role in her ongoing health.Tune in to hear Amber’s inspiring story and learn practical tips for managing diabetes and achieving personal transformation!KEY TAKEAWAYSAmber's background and diabetes journeyAmber’s diet and lifestyle changesAmber's perspective on diabetes remission versus reversal and maintaining health through ongoing lifestyle changesHow Amber's husband’s unconditional love supports her journey and helps her overcome feelings of resentment related to her dietary restrictionsAmber’s strategies for meal planning, prepping, and staying consistent with her diet, including using tools like spreadsheets and electric skilletsBEST MOMENTS"You have to advocate for yourself. “"Sometimes you do have to push. That doesn’t mean you have to be unkind, but you can choose to take your business elsewhere.""I found that if I deny a craving or tell myself I can’t have something, it leads to resentment. Instead, I plan to include it in my diet at a later time.""I've had to do some, like, reparenting of myself, you know, had to learn how to recognize when, like, little Amber is. Is scared right now."“Stress was spiking my blood sugar every day, even before I ate. Simple routine changes helped me manage it.”“I realized that my weight loss wasn’t just about cutting calories; it was about lowering carbs and stabilizing insulin levels.”“Achieving normal blood sugars was possible with low carb eating, exercise, and gentle routines that made me feel good.”VALUABLE RESOURCESInstagram | @sparkles3891Facebook | Amber Kendrick Website | petesauto.netCONTACT THE HOSTWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.