Excess weight, especially around the waistline, can lead to insulin resistance—a condition where the body's cells become less responsive to insulin. This resistance disrupts the regulation of blood sugar levels, contributing to the development and progression of type 2 diabetes.

The good news is that weight loss has the potential to reverse these effects. By shedding those extra pounds, you can enhance insulin sensitivity and restore your body's ability to utilize glucose effectively. In fact, research has shown that even a modest weight loss of 5 to 10% can lead to substantial improvements in blood sugar control.

When we were in our teens, 20’s and 30’s, many of us could get away with eating whatever we wanted, and exercising on occasion. But when we crossed over that 40th milestone, things started to change.

Some of us felt as if we slowed down. Our bodies started aching more than usual. Our waistlines seemed to expand over night. Clothes don’t seem to fit right. Energy seem low. Constantly exhausted. And our we found ourselves taking more trips to the pharmacy.

Is it true that most men wait until something bad happens before taking their health seriously? Some people think so, while others, not so much.

Special guest, Jamie Pope, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, joins Oscar Camejo on The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast to discuss the critical role nutrition plays in achieving optimal health, including weight loss.

Special guest, Jill Weisenberger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, joins Oscar Camejo on The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast to discuss reversing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes through simple lifestyle changes.

In this episode, Oscar and Jill offer hope to those who may be living with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and are wanting practical tools to reverse these conditions. Remission of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes is possible in many cases.

Burgers. French fries. Hot dogs. crispy Fried chicken. Sliced cold cuts. Cakes. Pies. Bagels. Doughnuts. Brownies. Potato chips. Soda. Sweet tea. Lemonade.

What do these have in common?

You might call these junk foods.

In the United States, these are just a few of the foods that make up what has come to be known as the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.).

Living a healthy lifestyle should not be complicated. But I know it’s a challenge for lots of people, especially when it seems as if we're surrounded by so many unhealthy choices.

I have learned a lot of useful, commonsense information about what it takes to lose weight, keep it off, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

There are changes that I made and many others have made that have a made a tremendous difference.

Living a healthy lifestyle should not be complicated.

That’s why in this week’s episode, I’m going to share with you:

• What I’ve learned about the importance of prioritizing nutrition

• My thoughts on the best diet plan to achieve the greatest results

When you're overweight, diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and had what felt like a near-death experience, you tend to reevaluate your life and what brought you to that point. That was me between 2019 and 2020.

I USE to be 268 pounds, sick, sluggish, stressed out and living as a diabetic. BUT, things changed when I made a concrete decision to transform my entire life, lose weight, and beat diabetes.

Having lived through one of the worst times of my life, and being able to bounce back from the struggles of once living with type , it became my passion to share my story to help others make lifestyle changes to reverse disease.

“Oscar, what did you do to lose over 80 pounds and reverse type 2 diabetes?” is a question I get asked a lot. Whether on TikTok, when I meet people in person, or through social media, this is a common question.

In this week’s episode, I’m going to answer that question.

1. Practical ways to get started losing weight and making healthier food choices

2. I’m going to share my ups and downs, and what I did to press on in my darkest moments.

“Oscar, what did you do to lose over 80 pounds and reverse type 2 diabetes?” is a question I get asked a lot. Whether on TikTok, when I meet people in person, or through social media, this is a common question.

In this week’s episode, I’m going to answer that question.

1. Practical ways to get started losing weight and making healthier food choices

2. I’m going to share my ups and downs, and what I did to press on in my darkest moments.

I often hear from people who feel stuck when it comes to knowing what to do to start controlling diabetes, losing weight and being healthy overall. Even some who don’t have diabetes share their struggles with weight loss.

They feel stuck mainly because there are so many diet style choices and exercise programs. There are even mixed beliefs about the effectiveness of diabetes medications and treatments. People are frustrated and confused.

Body weight is a sensitive topic for many people, and getting to an ideal, healthy weight is easier said than done. But when you have diabetes, there are huge benefits to losing weight if you're carrying extra weight.

If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, it is possible to reverse the condition. With some lifestyle changes, this can become a reality. It’s going to take a commitment to put in the necessary work to make it happen.

The same is true even if you don’t have prediabetes or type diabetes, but may be concerned about developing these conditions in the future. You can reduce your risk by maintaining a healthy weight, following healthy eating principles, and being physically active on a regular basis.

Again, it’s going to require work.

So if you’re ready to put in the work, this is the podcast episode for you.

If you or someone you know recently learned that you’re at risk of, or have developed prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, the news was probably scary. I personally know the feeling.

But, as I later learned, diabetes is not an automatic death sentence.

Depending on your situation, prediabetes and T2D can be controlled with some lifestyle changes and medical treatment where necessary.

The key is, how?

In this first of a two-part podcast series, I share my personal journey and the steps I took to begin taking control of diabetes, and achieving good health. I was able to lose over 80 pounds in less than a year. And most importantly, I’m alive to tell my story of reversing type 2 diabetes so I can help others transform their lives too.

Sometimes we get so caught up in trying to figure what diet or exercise program to follow in order to lose weight, that we overlook the importance of sticking to the basics of nutrition.

It's tough enough dealing with food cravings.

We overlook what’s really necessary to live healthy, feel energetic, and minimize the risk of developing health problems.

It’s time to shift our thinking and focus on the fundamentals of nutrition and wellness so that we can experience good health.

There’s nothing worse than following poor advice based on myths around healthy living. With so many fad diets and exercise programs that promise quick results, so many people are left confused and worse off than before. Without adequate knowledge, it will become easy to get sidetracked and not experience lasting results.

There’s nothing worse than following poor advice based on myths around healthy living. With so many fad diets and exercise programs that promise quick results, so many people are left confused and worse off than before. Without adequate knowledge, it will become easy to get sidetracked and not experience lasting results.

What we consume plays a major role in health. Research shows that getting sugar in liquid form is much worse than getting it from solid food. This is why high sugar beverages like soda are among the worst things you can put into your body.

You could be struggling with food cravings and feel as if it’s time to make a lifestyle change. But certain food manufacturers don’t make it an easy. Their products are contributing to the health problems many people experience.

Sugary foods that drive weight gain and the onset of insulin resistance. Foods high in sodium (salty). Foods that drive high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Foods that negatively impact our gut health and immune system. These are just a few health conditions.

You could be struggling with food cravings and feel as if it’s time to make a lifestyle change. But certain food manufacturers don’t make it an easy. Their products are contributing to the health problems many people experience.

Sugary foods that drive weight gain and the onset of insulin resistance. Foods high in sodium (salty). Foods that drive high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Foods that negatively impact our gut health and immune system. These are just a few health conditions.

Perhaps you’ve already set your goals for the year, made up your mind to develop better habits, and decided that you’re not looking back. It’s full steam ahead!

You’ve probably been bombarded with all kinds of motivational social media posts and emails encouraging you to set goals and pursue them.

Well, typically the first week of the New Year is when most folks kick off their pursuit of goals, New Year’s resolutions, and plans for the year.

Unfortunately, it’s also a period after-which some people fall off, lose sight of their goals, and return to old habits.