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

Brian & Cory
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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. 

  1. 4D AGO

    #43 - Rapid Fire Friday: All About Intermittent Fasting

    Hi listeners! This Rapid-Fire Friday hits four questions you need to know the answer to on your road to remission! Inside this episode, we answer the following questions: I lost 2lbs a week doing 16:8 intermittent fasting, but then the weight loss stopped after three weeks. Why did this happen? My doctor says intermittent fasting is dangerous for Type 2 diabetes. Is my doctor right? Do artificial sweeteners break a fast? Is intermittent fasting even good? I saw an article that says it’s no better than calorie counting.   If fasting has been on your mind, or you have ever thought about trying it for your blood sugar, this episode is a can’t miss!   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

    25 min

  2. FEB 20

    #42- 4 Reasons Diabetes Is a Muscle Problem, Not Just a Blood Sugar Problem

    Diabetes is usually framed as a blood sugar problem. But blood sugar is what we measure, not where the problem starts. In this episode, we explain four reasons diabetes is a muscle problem, not just a blood sugar problem, and why muscle plays a central role in glucose control and insulin resistance. We cover: Why muscle is the primary place glucose is storedHow GLUT4 acts as the “door” that lets sugar into muscle…without insulin!How modern life reduces muscle’s ability to do its jobWhy muscle functions as metabolic insurance over timeThis isn’t about lifting heavy weights or following extreme programs.  It’s about understanding how muscle supports blood sugar control and why building metabolic capacity matters. If managing blood sugar has felt frustrating or incomplete, this episode offers a clearer framework. We also mention getting ahold of our steady strengthening workout to start building your muscle! To get it, just send us an email at  brianandcory@diabetesremissionpartners.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

    22 min

  3. FEB 13

    #41- 5 Reasons You Know What to Eat for Better Blood Sugar (But Still Don’t)

    Most people already know what they should eat to improve their blood sugar. That’s not the problem. In this episode, we break down five reasons knowing what to eat doesn’t always translate into doing it, and why that’s not a character flaw. We cover: ·       How too many choices (the buffet effect) sabotage decisions ·       Why environment beats willpower ·       How stress hijacks the brain and drives quick-energy eating ·       The trap of comfort eating disguised as self-care ·       Why too many rules create paralysis instead of progress This is not about trying harder.  It’s about fewer decisions, better defaults, and building a system that actually works. If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do, I just don’t do it,” this episode is 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

    27 min

  4. FEB 11

    Welcome To The Diabetes Remission Roadmap!

    The Diabetes Remission Roadmap is a weekly podcast hosted by two pharmacists on a mission to empower you on your roadmap to remission from Type 2 diabetes. We'll equip you with the tools you need to master your meals, movement, mindset, and more to lower your blood sugar, ditch your diabetes medications, and flip the script that says Type 2 diabetes means medications for life. If you are tired of growing medication lists, rushed visits to the doctor's office, and feeling like a cog in the medical system, this is the podcast you have been waiting for.  Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes? Grab your earbuds and listen in. Brian & Cory -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 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

    2 min

  5. FEB 6

    #40 - Making Sense of Statins and Cholesterol in Diabetes

    Hi listeners! Statins are commonly recommended for people with diabetes, but the reasons why can be confusing. Especially when your doctor only spends a few minutes with you. In this episode, we break down how cholesterol relates to cardiometabolic risk, how statin decisions can be made, and where tools like coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring can help. Our goal is simple: help you understand the conversation so you can have better, more informed discussions with your healthcare team. And to do this, we bring in an expert on the subject. Austin Dudzinksi is a board-certified clinical pharmacy specialist with interest in nutrition and metabolism and owner of the digital healthcare communications company, Digital Conversation.  In this episode, Austin gives you a masterclass on cholesterol, calcium scoring, and cardiometabolic disease. If you have diabetes and cholesterol questions, this episode is a can’t miss. Connect with Austin on X: https://x.com/ApoDudz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-dudzinski-pharmd-bcacp-b1635098/ Check out Austin’s website: https://digitalconversation.net Send Austin an email: Austin.dudzinski@gmail.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

    32 min

  6. JAN 30

    #39- Rapid-Fire Friday: Dried Fruit, How To Know If You Are Just Managing Blood Sugar Symptoms, and Is It Wrong To Want Fewer Diabetes Meds?

    Hi listeners! This Rapid-Fire Friday hits three questions you need to know the answer to on your road to remission! Inside this episode, we break down: Does dried fruit actually remove fiber (and why does it matter)? How do I know if what I’m doing is actually working to get off meds or if I’m just managing symptoms and numbers? Is it wrong to want fewer meds even if my doctor says I’m stable? 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 youBook 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

    18 min

  7. JAN 23

    #38 - The New Dietary Guidelines: What They Get Right and What Still Matters for Blood Sugar

    Hi listeners! The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are out, and for the first time in decades, they’re pointing in a direction that actually supports metabolic health. In this episode, we break down what the guidelines finally get right for blood sugar and Type 2 diabetes, where they still fall short, and why guidelines alone don’t change health: implementation does. We cover: ·       Why “eat real food” is the biggest win in the new guidelines ·       How ultra-processed foods quietly drive insulin resistance ·       The underrated role of protein in blood sugar stability ·       The highest-ROI move for improving blood sugar (hint: stop drinking sugar) ·       And more! If you’re confused by the headlines, tired of nutrition dogma, or trying to improve blood sugar in the real world, this episode cuts through the noise with clarity and practicality. 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 youBook 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

    22 min

  8. JAN 16

    #37-Why Lowering Your Blood Sugar Feels Like Wetting the Bed

    Hi listeners! In this episode, you’ll learn not one, not two, but THREE shocking facts about our past. Other than chuckling at our "embarrassing past," you will take away: - Why changing your habits isn’t an admission that you are wrong, but recognition that the situation changed. -The mindset shift that takes your from struggling to thriving -How shame and attachment to identity keep you stuck All this and more! We might have had just a little too much fun on this episode…if there was such a thing!   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 youBook 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

    19 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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