The Truth About Type 2 Diabetes: The Real Cause & How to Reverse It | #202

In this deeply empowering and truth-revealing episode of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Lewis Bertus, PA-C, to explore a topic that affects millions worldwide — yet remains widely misunderstood: the real root cause of type 2 diabetes… and how it can be reversed.Lewis is a physician assistant, diabetes reversal coach, and passionate advocate for lifestyle medicine. His mission became personal when his own wife struggled with type 2 diabetes for eight long years — following conventional advice, taking medications, and seeing little improvement. Determined to find answers, Lewis immersed himself in the science of insulin resistance and evidence-based nutrition.In just six weeks, his wife was completely off all diabetes medications.This life-changing experience ignited a powerful calling: to help others reclaim their health, lower insulin resistance, and experience the vitality and longevity they deserve.We begin this episode, as always, with a grounding HeartMath-inspired coherence breath practice — gently guiding you into parasympathetic calm before diving into a science-backed and spiritually aligned conversation about healing from the inside out.✨In this insightful and eye-opening conversation, we explored:✅The true root cause of insulin resistance — and why it’s not what most people think✅Why saturated fat — not fruit — may be driving the diabetes epidemic✅The powerful research showing how reducing dietary fat improves insulin sensitivity✅Why low-carb and keto diets manage symptoms but may not reverse the root cause✅The science behind plant-based nutrition and diabetes reversal✅How to structure your plate for optimal blood sugar balance✅The truth about protein, muscle building, and plant-based eatingLewis explains how keeping dietary fat under 15% of total calories can “ungum the lock” of insulin resistance — allowing carbohydrates to flow into the cell efficiently, just as nature intended.This episode is a reminder that diabetes is not simply a life sentence to manage — for many, it is a condition rooted in lifestyle patterns that can be transformed.Healing is possible. Reversal is possible. And empowerment begins with understanding the root cause.🙌🏽Connect with Lewis:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lewisbertusdiabetes180Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lewisbertusFree consultation: https://www.lewisbertus.com/consultationFree Recipes: https://www.lewisbertus.com/free-290-recipes-for-diabetes-weightloss. With immense gratitude and thanks to our sponsor:▸St. Lucian Sea Moss | www.stlucianseamoss.co | @stlucianseamoss#diabetesreversal #insulinresistance #plantbasedhealing #bloodsugarbalance #selfcaregoddess