Diabetes Remission Roadmap | Reverse Type 2, Lower A1C, Medication-Free Living, Weight Loss

Brian & Cory

Are you living with type 2 diabetes…But feel like no one is really listening to you? Have you been told your A1C is “in range,” yet you still feel frustrated, weaker than you should, and stuck on medications you never planned to take for life? Do you feel managed instead of helped — rushed through appointments, handed another prescription, and sent on your way? If so, you’re in the right place. The Diabetes Remission Roadmap Podcast is for capable, motivated adults with type 2 diabetes who refuse to accept “lifelong management” as their future. Hosted by two pharmacists who’ve worked inside the healthcare system, this podcast exists to do what most appointments never had time for: Treat you like a human, not a diagnosisExplain why your blood sugar is high — not just how to medicate itShow you how strength, food, and daily habits can change the root problem Each week, we break down: How to lower blood sugar without piling on more medsWhy “A1C in range” isn’t the same as true healthHow to rebuild strength, confidence, and controlWhat your doctor should have explained on day one No hype. No fad diets. No shame. Just clear, practical guidance from pharmacists who believe you deserve more than lifelong prescriptions — and who know remission is possible with the right plan. If you want to feel strong again, make decisions with confidence, and work toward a future with fewer (or no) medications… This podcast is for you. Now, grab some earbuds, and let's walk this road to remission together. 

  1. 4d ago

    #64 - Rapid Fire Friday: Best Foods For Visceral Fat Loss, Creatine And Muscle, Carrots Bad For Blood Sugar?

    It’s time for another Rapid-Fire Friday !  This month we tackle the questions you are asking on the road to diabetes remission. This episode, we’ll answer: -What are the best foods to lose visceral fat? -Can creatine help build muscle? -Are carrots bad for blood sugar?   It’s time to cut through the noise and give you blood sugar clarity! Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes?     Grab your earbuds and listen in. Brian & Cory    Diabetes Remission Partners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Want help mapping out your diabetes medication exit strategy? If you’re on meds, “in range,” and still know this isn’t the standard you want — this is the next step. On this free call, we’ll help you: ·       Get clear on why your blood sugar is where it is ·       Understand what’s realistic for reducing or eliminating medications ·       See whether a medication exit strategy makes sense for you Book your Diabetes Medication Exit Strategy Call here:    https://medfreehealthya1c.com/diabetesfreechat -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎓 Watch Our Free Training The Diabetes Freedom Masterclass shows you how our clients work toward a healthy A1C with fewer — and sometimes no — medications by addressing insulin resistance at the root. 👉 https://medfreehealthya1c.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow Us on Instagram Daily education, encouragement, and straight talk about meds, muscle, and metabolic health:   @diabetesremissionpartners 📧 Questions or feedback? Email us anytime:    brianandcory@diabetesremissionpartners.com ⭐ Love the podcast?     Leaving a review helps more people find this message and reminds us why this work matters.   👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-remission-roadmap-reverse-type-2-lower-a1c/id1777467082

    16 min
  2. 6d ago

    #63 - Are More GLP-1 Medications The Answer for Type 2 Diabetes?

    “Start GLP-1 meds earlier” sounds like a clean, modern solution to type 2 diabetes. But what happens when that advice quietly assumes diabetes is “naturally progressive” and that needing more medication over time is simply your fate?  A loyal listener sent us an article about the benefits of starting a GLP-1 earlier in Type 2 diabetes. In this episode, we give GLP-1 drugs their credit while calling out the “progressive and inevitable” story that can keep people stuck in medication dependence instead of rebuilding muscle, habits, and agency. We also cover:  • Why GLP-1 medications are some of the most effective diabetes drugs to date  • Why metformin stays first line for many people  • How cost, insurance coverage, and prescribing habits shape “standard of care”  • What feels wrong about calling type 2 diabetes naturally progressive  • Using medication as a bridge while building lifestyle skills  • How sponsorships and incentives can bias health information  • The question to ask if a medication disappeared tomorrow Check out the article we reference here: https://tcoyd.org/2026/04/starting-a-glp-1/?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e227_tv0 Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes?      Grab your earbuds and listen in. Brian & Cory     Diabetes Remission Partners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Want help mapping out your diabetes medication exit strategy? If you’re on meds, “in range,” and still know this isn’t the standard you want — this is the next step. On this free call, we’ll help you: ·       Get clear on why your blood sugar is where it is ·       Understand what’s realistic for reducing or eliminating medications ·       See whether a medication exit strategy makes sense for you Book your Diabetes Medication Exit Strategy Call here:     https://medfreehealthya1c.com/diabetesfreechat -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎓 Watch Our Free Training The Diabetes Freedom Masterclass shows you how our clients work toward a healthy A1C with fewer — and sometimes no — medications by addressing insulin resistance at the root. 👉 https://medfreehealthya1c.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow Us on Instagram Daily education, encouragement, and straight talk about meds, muscle, and metabolic health:    @diabetesremissionpartners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📧 Questions or feedback? Email us anytime:     brianandcory@diabetesremissionpartners.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ Love the podcast?           Leaving a review helps more people find this message and reminds us why this work matters. 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-remission-roadmap-reverse-type-2-lower-a1c/id1777467082

    20 min
  3. Jun 17

    #62 - The 5 Beliefs Of The Diabetes Remission Partners

    **Free live webinar How to Lower Blood Sugar Naturally and Build a Safe Medication Exit Plan TONIGHT Wednesday June 17th, 2026! Register here: https://medfreehealthya1c.com/register We pull back the curtain on how we think about type 2 diabetes, why “chronic and progressive” is not the only story, and what it really takes to move toward remission. We lay out our five core beliefs, then map them into three practical pillars you can apply without extremes or shame. If you or someone you know wants to know where to start to put their Type 2 into remission, this is the episode that lays things out simply so you can start taking action with clarity today. Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes?     Grab your earbuds and listen in. Brian & Cory    Diabetes Remission Partners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Want help mapping out your diabetes medication exit strategy? If you’re on meds, “in range,” and still know this isn’t the standard you want — this is the next step. On this free call, we’ll help you: ·       Get clear on why your blood sugar is where it is ·       Understand what’s realistic for reducing or eliminating medications ·       See whether a medication exit strategy makes sense for you Book your Diabetes Medication Exit Strategy Call here:    https://medfreehealthya1c.com/diabetesfreechat -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎓 Watch Our Free Training The Diabetes Freedom Masterclass shows you how our clients work toward a healthy A1C with fewer — and sometimes no — medications by addressing insulin resistance at the root. 👉 https://medfreehealthya1c.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow Us on Instagram Daily education, encouragement, and straight talk about meds, muscle, and metabolic health:   @diabetesremissionpartners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📧 Questions or feedback? Email us anytime:    brianandcory@diabetesremissionpartners.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ Love the podcast?         Leaving a review helps more people find this message and reminds us why this work matters. 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-remission-roadmap-reverse-type-2-lower-a1c/id1777467082

    23 min
  4. Jun 10

    #61 - Why Are We So Repetitive? (Addressing Listener Feedback)

    We respond to a listener who says the show can feel repetitive and explain why repetition is the whole point when you want real type 2 diabetes change.   We also call out the internet’s obsession with hacks, detox teas, and “miracle” supplements that drain wallets and attention while skipping the real needle movers. If you’ve ever chased a miracle cure, tried an unknown supplement, or asked why we seem to say the same things every week, we know you’ll love this episode. Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes?     Grab your earbuds and listen in. Brian & Cory    Diabetes Remission Partners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Want help mapping out your diabetes medication exit strategy? If you’re on meds, “in range,” and still know this isn’t the standard you want — this is the next step. On this free call, we’ll help you: ·       Get clear on why your blood sugar is where it is ·       Understand what’s realistic for reducing or eliminating medications ·       See whether a medication exit strategy makes sense for you Book your Diabetes Medication Exit Strategy Call here:    https://medfreehealthya1c.com/diabetesfreechat -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎓 Watch Our Free Training The Diabetes Freedom Masterclass shows you how our clients work toward a healthy A1C with fewer — and sometimes no — medications by addressing insulin resistance at the root. 👉 https://medfreehealthya1c.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow Us on Instagram Daily education, encouragement, and straight talk about meds, muscle, and metabolic health:   @diabetesremissionpartners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📧 Questions or feedback? Email us anytime:    brianandcory@diabetesremissionpartners.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ Love the podcast?         Leaving a review helps more people find this message and reminds us why this work matters. 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-remission-roadmap-reverse-type-2-lower-a1c/id1777467082

    20 min
  5. Jun 3

    #60 - From an A1C of 12.6% To 5.7%: Cooking Up Better Blood Sugar With The Grill Coach

    We have a special guest this week! Jay, from the Grill Coach Podcast (https://www.thegrillcoach.com/) joins us to share his inspiring story.  In this wide-ranging episode, Jay takes us from the depths of his challenges to his blood sugar to his triumphant improvement. All while keeping his incredible sense of humor, humility, and purpose.  We talk through the mindset shift from avoidance to agency, then get specific about the small habits that make blood sugar change feel possible. If you are looking for inspiration to take control of your blood sugar, Jay’s story will provide the rocket fuel (or maybe more accurately, since he is The Grill Coach, charcoal) to get you taking action TODAY. Be sure to check out Jay’s podcast, The Grill Coach: https://www.thegrillcoach.com/  Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes?    Grab your earbuds and listen in. Brian & Cory   Diabetes Remission Partners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Want help mapping out your diabetes medication exit strategy? If you’re on meds, “in range,” and still know this isn’t the standard you want — this is the next step. On this free call, we’ll help you: ·       Get clear on why your blood sugar is where it is ·       Understand what’s realistic for reducing or eliminating medications ·       See whether a medication exit strategy makes sense for you Book your Diabetes Medication Exit Strategy Call here:   https://medfreehealthya1c.com/diabetesfreechat -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎓 Watch Our Free Training The Diabetes Freedom Masterclass shows you how our clients work toward a healthy A1C with fewer — and sometimes no — medications by addressing insulin resistance at the root. 👉 https://medfreehealthya1c.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow Us on Instagram Daily education, encouragement, and straight talk about meds, muscle, and metabolic health:  @diabetesremissionpartners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📧 Questions or feedback? Email us anytime:   brianandcory@diabetesremissionpartners.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ Love the podcast?       Leaving a review helps more people find this message and reminds us why this work matters. 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-remission-roadmap-reverse-type-2-lower-a1c/id1777467082

    35 min
  6. May 29

    #59 - Rapid Fire Friday: Better Blood Sugar But No Weight Loss, What Is A Good Protein Source, Is Corn On The Cob OK?

    It’s time for another Rapid-Fire Friday !  This month we tackle the questions you are asking on the road to diabetes remission. This episode, we’ll answer: -What is happening when my blood sugar is better but my weight isn’t coming down? -What exactly is a good source of protein? -Is corn on the cob ok?  It’s time to cut through the noise and give you blood sugar clarity! Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes?     Grab your earbuds and listen in. Brian & Cory    Diabetes Remission Partners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Want help mapping out your diabetes medication exit strategy? If you’re on meds, “in range,” and still know this isn’t the standard you want — this is the next step. On this free call, we’ll help you: ·       Get clear on why your blood sugar is where it is ·       Understand what’s realistic for reducing or eliminating medications ·       See whether a medication exit strategy makes sense for you Book your Diabetes Medication Exit Strategy Call here:    https://medfreehealthya1c.com/diabetesfreechat -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎓 Watch Our Free Training The Diabetes Freedom Masterclass shows you how our clients work toward a healthy A1C with fewer — and sometimes no — medications by addressing insulin resistance at the root. 👉 https://medfreehealthya1c.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow Us on Instagram Daily education, encouragement, and straight talk about meds, muscle, and metabolic health:   @diabetesremissionpartners 📧 Questions or feedback? Email us anytime:    brianandcory@diabetesremissionpartners.com ⭐ Love the podcast?     Leaving a review helps more people find this message and reminds us why this work matters.   👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-remission-roadmap-reverse-type-2-lower-a1c/id1777467082

    15 min
  7. May 27

    #58 - What If Type 2 Remission Starts With Love?

    If you’re living and dying by your A1C, your CGM average, or the number of pills in your cabinet, it’s easy to believe one bad day means you’re failing.  This week, Brian goes solo and shares his own health story, because the real barrier for many people with type 2 diabetes isn’t just carbs or willpower. It’s the quiet belief that you have to earn your worth by fixing your body.   Brian walks through how he went from being overweight and out of shape in pharmacy school, to “getting healthy,” to becoming so rigid that food started to feel dangerous and control started to seep into his relationships. Along the way, working as a pharmacist inside the hospital system made one thing clear: chronic illness is everywhere, burnout is real, and band-aid approaches rarely touch the root cause.  Brian shares his own Steady Strengthening routine right now, and why walking and rucking can be a practical blood sugar tool.,   But he hopes that the biggest takeaway from this episode is mindset: when your worth depends on a lab result, every setback becomes an identity crisis. When you start from the truth that you’re already worthy and loved, you can face high blood sugar as information, not condemnation and you can build habits without obsession, shame, or fear.  Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes?   Grab your earbuds and listen in. Brian & Cory  Diabetes Remission Partners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Want help mapping out your diabetes medication exit strategy? If you’re on meds, “in range,” and still know this isn’t the standard you want — this is the next step. On this free call, we’ll help you: ·       Get clear on why your blood sugar is where it is     ·       Understand what’s realistic for reducing or eliminating medications     ·       See whether a medication exit strategy makes sense for you Book your Diabetes Medication Exit Strategy Call here:  https://medfreehealthya1c.com/diabetesfreechat -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎓 Watch Our Free Training The Diabetes Freedom Masterclass shows you how our clients work toward a healthy A1C with fewer — and sometimes no — medications by addressing insulin resistance at the root. 👉 https://medfreehealthya1c.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow Us on Instagram Daily education, encouragement, and straight talk about meds, muscle, and metabolic health: @diabetesremissionpartners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📧 Questions or feedback? Email us anytime:  brianandcory@diabetesremissionpartners.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ Love the podcast?     Leaving a review helps more people find this message and reminds us why this work matters. 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-remission-roadmap-reverse-type-2-lower-a1c/id1777467082

    30 min
  8. May 20

    #57 - Five Hidden Pitfalls That Keep Sugar High and Progress Stuck

    Your blood sugar might not be “out of control” because you don’t care or don’t know enough. Many times, it’s the quiet habits that look normal on the surface but keep insulin resistance and food cravings running the show.     In this episode, you’ll here five hidden blood sugar pitfalls that can stall type 2 diabetes remission progress even when you think you are doing everything right. If you have been doing “everything right” but not seeing progress, we think this episode will have something for you.    Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes?    Grab your earbuds and listen in. Brian & Cory   Diabetes Remission Partners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Want help mapping out your diabetes medication exit strategy? If you’re on meds, “in range,” and still know this isn’t the standard you want — this is the next step. On this free call, we’ll help you: ·       Get clear on why your blood sugar is where it is ·       Understand what’s realistic for reducing or eliminating medications ·       See whether a medication exit strategy makes sense for you Book your Diabetes Medication Exit Strategy Call here:   https://medfreehealthya1c.com/diabetesfreechat -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎓 Watch Our Free Training The Diabetes Freedom Masterclass shows you how our clients work toward a healthy A1C with fewer — and sometimes no — medications by addressing insulin resistance at the root. 👉 https://medfreehealthya1c.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow Us on Instagram Daily education, encouragement, and straight talk about meds, muscle, and metabolic health:  @diabetesremissionpartners 📧 Questions or feedback? Email us anytime:   brianandcory@diabetesremissionpartners.com ⭐ Love the podcast?    Leaving a review helps more people find this message and reminds us why this work matters.  👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-remission-roadmap-reverse-type-2-lower-a1c/id1777467082

    24 min

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Are you living with type 2 diabetes…But feel like no one is really listening to you? Have you been told your A1C is “in range,” yet you still feel frustrated, weaker than you should, and stuck on medications you never planned to take for life? Do you feel managed instead of helped — rushed through appointments, handed another prescription, and sent on your way? If so, you’re in the right place. The Diabetes Remission Roadmap Podcast is for capable, motivated adults with type 2 diabetes who refuse to accept “lifelong management” as their future. Hosted by two pharmacists who’ve worked inside the healthcare system, this podcast exists to do what most appointments never had time for: Treat you like a human, not a diagnosisExplain why your blood sugar is high — not just how to medicate itShow you how strength, food, and daily habits can change the root problem Each week, we break down: How to lower blood sugar without piling on more medsWhy “A1C in range” isn’t the same as true healthHow to rebuild strength, confidence, and controlWhat your doctor should have explained on day one No hype. No fad diets. No shame. Just clear, practical guidance from pharmacists who believe you deserve more than lifelong prescriptions — and who know remission is possible with the right plan. If you want to feel strong again, make decisions with confidence, and work toward a future with fewer (or no) medications… This podcast is for you. Now, grab some earbuds, and let's walk this road to remission together. 

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