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

    #70 - Rapid Fire Friday: Low Cholesterol & Dementia, REAL Statin Side Effects, and the Truth About Niacin

    Join the Type 2 Remission Room, our online podcast community: https://tinyurl.com/3a4ta86d Can statins cause dementia? Are the side effects really “all in your head”? And could you just take niacin instead? Cholesterol advice online tends to fall into two camps: statins are lifesaving drugs everyone should take, or statins are dangerous drugs everyone should avoid. The truth is a lot more nuanced. For this Rapid-Fire Friday, pharmacist and metabolic health expert Austin Dudzinski is back to answer YOUR cholesterol questions. We dig into: -Statins, cholesterol, and dementia: What does the evidence actually show, and why does how you lower cholesterol matter? -The real side effects of statins: Muscle aches, weakness, fatigue, brain fog and more. What's legitimate, what's overblown, and what should you do if you don't feel right? -Niacin vs. statins: Niacin can make several cholesterol markers look better on paper…but does that actually translate into fewer heart attacks and better health? - Better numbers vs. better outcomes: Why improving a lab value doesn't automatically mean you're healthier. Most importantly, Austin explains why cholesterol treatment shouldn't be reduced to “statins good” or “statins bad.” Your individual cardiovascular risk, symptoms, medications, biomarkers and goals all matter. If you've ever been told you need a statin because you have type 2 diabetes, or you've avoided one because of something you've heard online, this conversation will give you a much better framework for talking with your healthcare team. 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.  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

  2. Aug 19

    #69 - From an A1C of 6.9% to 5.0%: How One Listener Changed Everything in 3 Months

    Join the Type 2 Remission Room, our online podcast community: https://tinyurl.com/3a4ta86d Ben Gougeon is an arts administrator, actor, director, and theatre producer. You may have seen him in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Law & Order: SVU, The Blacklist, a multitude of commercials, or on stages across the country. His most famous "role" is a listener of the Diabetes Remission Roadmap (ok, that's just our opinion) who took serious action on his blood sugar. Ben shares how he turned around abrand-new type 2 diabetes diagnosis through simple food changes, daily walking, and steady experimentation. We talk through the real habits that took his A1C from 6.9% to 5.0% in about three months, plus the mindset shifts that keep the progress going with a busy family life. In this episode, we discuss: • Prediabetes and the “no urgency” problem when symptoms stay quiet • Choosing lifestyle changes before starting metformin and why that decision feels empowering • Low-carb eating with minimal processed sugar to improve satiety and curb cravings • Intermittent fasting as a flexible tool rather than an all-or-nothing rule • The importance of simple meals that fit real life • Using small wins and daily glucose trends to stay motivated between A1C checks • Building a better environment through what you listen to and who you learn from • Practical encouragement for anyone overwhelmed by a new diagnosis If you have been struggling with a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis, and have wondered if improvement is possible, you won't want to miss this episode. Find Ben all over the internet, on your podcast player and on the stage! Socials: @bdgougeon (Threads, Instagram, Facebook) Podcast Link: Talking Art | WVIK, Quad Cities NPR Actor | Ben Gougeon 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

  3. Aug 5

    #68 - Can Taking a Break Actually Help Your Blood Sugar?

    Join the Type 2 Remission Room, our online podcast community: https://tinyurl.com/3a4ta86d Your blood sugar isn’t just reacting to carbs, it’s reacting to stress, recovery, and whether your body has enough muscle to store energy safely. From the outside, taking a week off the gym can look like “falling behind.” From the inside, it can be the smartest move you make all year. We challenge the idea that more workouts always means better blood sugar and explain why a planned break can actually move you forward. We share how we use deload weeks, keep daily movement high, and balance training with travel, family, and real life.  Brian also shares an exciting update from his personal life and it means for the podcast! All this, plus: • What a planned deload week looks like and when to use it  • The difference between dedicated exercise and everyday movement  • Why recreational sports and walking help but do not replace strength training  • Motivation versus discipline and how to restart after a break  • How to plan travel weeks without spiraling and what it means to “play defense” on vacations If you have been wondering if it’s time to take a break from the gym, we know you’ll appreciate what we share in 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

  4. Jul 31

    #67 - Rapid Fire Friday: Seed Oils, Saturated Fat, and Berberine

    Join the Type 2 Remission Room, our online podcast community: https://tinyurl.com/3a4ta86d If you’ve been scrolling nutrition content and walking away more confused than confident, we made this Rapid Fire Friday for you. Today we're tackling three questions that get people fired up online:  -Are seed oils causing diabetes?  -Does saturated fat block insulin receptors?  -And should everyone be taking berberine? Spoiler: these debates usually miss the forest for the trees. Blood sugar problems are rarely caused, or solved, by one ingredient. 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

  5. Jul 15

    #66 - Are Some Diabetes Programs Betting on You to Fail?

    Join the Type 2 Remission Room, our online podcast community: https://tinyurl.com/3a4ta86d A “money-back guarantee” diabetes program sounds like it should give you confidence… until you notice the hidden incentive: if you don’t hit your goals, they keep your money.  That question kicked off a candid discussion about why type 2 diabetes behavior change is less about finding new information and more about building implementation, accountability, and real support that leads to remission-level results.  In this episode, we discuss:    • Why six weeks can be a misleading timeframe for A1C and medication reduction goals  • The difference between information and implementation and why most people already know the basics  • How “skin in the game” drives focus and follow-through  • Why accountability is less about policing and more about hard questions  • How low-cost fitness and health programs can rely on low engagement to work as a business model    If you have been struggling choosing the approach that gives you the best chance of success, better metabolic health, and a real return on investment compared to years of rising meds and complications, then 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

  6. Jul 1

    #65 - Less Talk, More Action: Why Doing Less Might Be the Answer for Better Blood Sugar

    Join the Type 2 Remission Room, our online podcast community: https://tinyurl.com/3a4ta86d Managing type 2 diabetes can feel like drowning in advice, but the real breakthrough often comes from focusing on a few high-impact habits and actually taking action. We talk through how to cut the noise, spot limiting beliefs, and take small, repeatable actions that support insulin resistance reversal and real momentum toward remission. We also make an announcement about our show schedule you won’t want to miss. If you have been waiting to take the 1st step towards better blood sugar, this is the episode that will get you moving. 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

  7. Jun 26

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

    Join the Type 2 Remission Room, our online podcast community: https://tinyurl.com/3a4ta86d 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

  8. Jun 24

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

    Join the Type 2 Remission Room, our online podcast community: https://tinyurl.com/3a4ta86d “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

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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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