The Mindful Movement Podcast and Community

Jan 07 2025 71 mins 2

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In this episode, Les Raymond speaks with Igor Klibanov, Chief Health Officer of Fitness Solutions Plus and author of Type 2 Diabetes Reversal Secrets. Igor shares his insights on reversing type 2 diabetes by addressing its root causes, such as insulin resistance, poor nutrition, and stress. Drawing from years of experience and client success stories, he explains how simple lifestyle changes—like balanced nutrition, strength training, and walking—can make a profound difference. This episode is packed with practical strategies and myth-busting advice to help improve health and well-being.

Key Takeaways

What is Diabetes? Igor simplifies the definition of type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the role of insulin resistance and how it differs from type 1 diabetes.
The Role of Stress: Stress—whether mental, emotional, or physical—can lead to elevated blood sugar and contribute to insulin resistance, highlighting the importance of addressing it holistically.
Gluconeogenesis Explained: Even in fasting states, the body can create glucose through processes like gluconeogenesis, which can contribute to high blood sugar levels in diabetics.
Exercise for Glucose Management: Both cardio and strength training play unique roles in managing blood sugar by improving glucose disposal and glycogen storage.
The Power of Chromium: Certain nutrients like chromium and B vitamins are essential for sugar metabolism and can significantly improve blood sugar control when optimized.
Nutrition and Fiber: High-fiber diets are critical for managing diabetes, with fruits and legumes offering a better carbohydrate source than processed foods.
Walking for Blood Sugar Control: A simple post-meal walk can reduce blood sugar spikes by encouraging glucose uptake in muscle tissue.
Sleep Quality Matters: Poor sleep not only affects energy levels but also increases insulin requirements and hunger hormones, impacting overall blood sugar control.
Debunking Myths: Igor tackles common diabetes myths, like the misconception that diabetics should avoid fruit, and clarifies the distinction between reversal and a cure.
Small Steps Lead to Big Results: Sustainable diabetes management starts with small, consistent actions like improving diet, engaging in light activity, and focusing on quality sleep.