Prevent and Reverse Naturally Type 2 Diabetes

I am not a doctor. I do not provide medical advice. Always refer to your doctor for authoritative advice. I am a Type 2 Diabetic. I was diagnosed in December 2022. Subsequently, I made numerous Lifestyle changes and by November 2023 my doctor ended my diabetes medication. I continued monitoring my blood glucose levels using a Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor—CGM. By April 2025, my doctor stopped the requirement to wear a CGM. With lifestyle changes and diligence, it was possible to reverse my diabetes naturally. I realized that if I had made the same changes over the previous 25–30 years, preventing my Type 2 Diabetes would have been entirely possible. Diabetes is one of the largest and fastest growing medical illnesses in all parts of the world. Preventing and reversing it when it has manifested is one of the biggest medical and personal challenges we face today. This is my story, my journey

I am a Type 2 Diabetic. I was diagnosed in December 2022.Since being diagnosed I have made a lot of life style changes with the goal of being off my diabetes medication.In November 2023 I achieved that goal. In April 2025 my doctor recommended I stop using a Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor - CGM to monitor my blood glucose levels.I have a positive mindset that owns my diagnosis and response to it.This is my journey and my relationship with diabetes. Here is a June 2025 Update!Everyone's response to their diagnosis and conditionis different. Diabetes does not go away. Once a diabetic, always a diabetic.Respect and learn from your body, learn about your condition, and your medical team. Make no changes without their guidance, support,and help.If you enjoy the videos you can buy me a coffee atbuymeacoffee.com/markashfordJoin my website - www.markaashford.com for books, podcasts and sign up for my newsletterPhotography: Mark A. AshfordMusic - Amazonian Grounding - By Master Mind on Artist

Hello and welcome to this book on Ultra-Processed Food and Diabetes.There is increasing evidence of the impact of Ultra-processed foods on multiple metabolic and neurobiological pathways, including those involved in eating behaviors, both in animals and in humans.[1]For people on the run, ultra processed food may become their go-to diet, sacrificing nutrition for convenience. While it may be convenient, consuming ultraprocessed foods on a regular basis increases a person’s risk of health complications including cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. But it can be hard to tell when these foods are on your plate.[2]A diet based on packaged products involves the consumption of small and repeated doses of food additives. At the end of the year, an average French adult ingests up to 10 kg. The calculation is worked out by French researchers in a study published in Scientific Reports[3]. [4] As we replace whole foods with manufactured processed versions, we’re changing ourselves. · Watch the BBC video on YouTube – “UK doctor switches to 80% ULTRA-processed food diet for 30 days.” - https://youtu.be/T4PFt4czJw0This short video documents a UK doctor’s 30-day diet switch to highly processed food. The commentary on his eating habits and the foods he consumes is illuminating. In the 30-day period, he gained weight and his body deteriorated significantly. Before and after MRI scans of his brain were compared revealing new connections in his brain, similar to those of people with addiction.It’s time to dive into the world of Ultra-processed foods and uncover how they can cause inflammation in our bodies, impacting our health in the short and long term.Mark Ashford - information@markaashford.com[1] Agnes Ayton M.D. M.Med.Sc. F.R.C.Psych M.Sc Ali Ibrahim M.B.B.S. M.R.C. Psych James Dugan B.M.B.Ch B.Sc Ph.D. Eimear Galvin B.Sc. Oliver Wroe Wright M.B.B.S. B.Sc. (Hons) M.R.C.S., "Ultra-Processed Foods and Binge Eating: A Retrospective Observational Study," (2021).[2] MS Sara Berg, "What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Ultraprocessed Foods," (2024).[3] E. Chazelas, Druesne-Pecollo, N., Esseddik, Y. et al. Exposure to food additive mixtures in 106,000 French adults from the NutriNet-Santé cohort. Sci Rep 11, 19680 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-98496-6, "Exposure to Food Additive Mixtures in 106,000 French Adults from the Nutrinet-Santé Cohort," (2021).[4] Marta Strinati, "Food Additives, We Ingest up to 10 Kg a Year. French Study," (2021).

This book has been quite a learning journey. From the discovery of Insulin to how the body is designed to maintain homeostasis and what has happened over the past 25 years, I can see how becoming a Type 2 Diabetic was almost inevitable.Homeostasis depends on active regulation, with dynamic adjustments that keep the environment of your cells and tissues relatively constant. The brain is part of many homeostatic systems, providing signals that coordinate your body’s internal clocks and regulating hormone secretion by the endocrine system. These functions often involve a region of the forebrain called the hypothalamus, a command centre that regulates the activities of internal organs, among many other functions.Today, we often eat five or six times a day. The quality is just not there. The food is highly processed, refined carbohydrates, and sugar. Both forms convert quickly into glucose in the blood. The combination of stress released glucose and glucose from multiple meals of poor-quality results in the cells being constantly abused by Insulin trying to unlock them to absorb the energy source. They become insulin Resistant, which is a hall mark of PreDiabetes and Type 2 Diabetes.I can now see how over the past 25 years stress and nutrition have contributed to my becoming a Type 2 Diabetic. It is clear how even small things, which seemed a good idea at the time, have contributed to where I am now.

We all get old. It’s a human thing, our bodies start to degrade and depending on our lifestyle and what has happened to us in life, this may be faster or not. And, yes, it also depends on our genes and our lifestyle.Human longevity is expanding with each passing decade and yet there are conditions that afflict us that prevent us from gaining full appreciation of the extended life span.Diabetes is one of the conditions that reduces our life spans.Take for example a 55-year-old Canadian male… I know, females live longer but these are numbers I have to work with.That 55-year-old Canadian male is projected to have a further 23.3 years to live.If that 55-year-old Canadian male, with Type 2 Diabetes does not manage their condition well: that is, they do not make any lifestyle changes required and do not monitor their Diabetes properly, they will have a projected life span of an additional 13.2 years.If that 55-year-old Canadian male, with Type 2 Diabetes, manages their condition well: that is they make the lifestyle changes required, and do not monitor their Diabetes properly, they will have an additional 21.1 years to live. Just 2.2 years less than the 55-year-old male without Type 2 Diabetes. There is no getting away from the projections, Type 2 Diabetes will shorten your life, poor management of it will shorten it considerably. Diabetes also affects the aging process. How our bodies change as we age is accelerated by Diabetes.Book - Aging and DiabetesAvailable on Amazon Paperback ISBN: 978-1990876677eBook ISBN: 978-1990876653Hard Cover ISBN: 978-1990876660Photography: Mark A. AshfordMusic - Epidemic Sound - ES_Inspiration - Megan Wolford

Celiac Disease is a long-term autoimmune disorder, primarily affecting the small intestine, where individuals develop intolerance to gluten. Gluten is present in foods such as wheat, rye and barley.[1] The impact of this damage is impaired absorption of nutrients from food and drink and can lead to a wide range of collateral symptoms and long-term health complications. Classic symptoms include gastrointestinal problems such as chronic diarrhea, abdominal distention, malabsorption, loss of appetite, and among children failure to grow normally. Non-classic symptoms are more common, especially in people older than two years. There may be mild or absent gastrointestinal symptoms, a wide number of symptoms involving any part of the body or no obvious symptoms. Celiac disease was first described in childhood; however, it may develop at any age. It is associated with other autoimmune diseases, such as Type 1 diabetes mellitus and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, among others. [2] As with Diabetes, the lifelong presence of Celiac is an emotional, mental, and physical stress. If you have Celiac disorder, you may suffer Celiac Distress and Burnout with similar symptoms and manifestation as Diabetes Distress and Diabetes Burnout. Much of the stress comes from the need to continuously monitor what is consumed to avoid Gluten. Bread made with wheat flour clearly contains Gluten. Condiments such as Soy Sauce and Teriyaki Sauce historically are made with wheat and also contain Gluten and will create an allergic reaction. They are referred to as Hidden Gluten. The challenges and stresses are similar to Diabetes Distress and Diabetes Burnout and may have similar effects on caregivers. Journaling is a conversation with myself through what I write in my journal. I write at the start and end of every day. It is a very therapeutic exercise that started at the beginning of July and has become an integral part of my daily routine. Most recently this dialogue has helped me through the emotional ups and downs of the longest episode of Diabetes Burnout I have encountered so far. For books, courses, remote Reiki sessions, Alkaline Waterand our Newsletter.... Join my website: Markaashford.comIf you enjoy the videos and want to support the channel, you can buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/markashfordPhotography: Mark A. AshfordMusic - Epidemic Sound - ES_Inspiration - Megan Wolford[1,2: Wikipedia]

Good Morning and Welcome,I hope you are well. Diabetes Burn Out is a familiar occurrence to many diabetics. It is a state of frustration and disillusionment as a result of being diabetic. Many Diabetes sufferers go through this. My feelings and burn out are not unique to me. Virtually all Diabetics go through Burn out from time to time.Because Diabetes will be with me for the rest of my life, I have to recognize that: · time, · energy, · thought and· care Are allocated on a daily basis and that regardless of why I am burned out I owe myself a duty of care equivalent to when I am not burned out. The emotional, mental and financial drain can be onerous. Increased risk for depression, anxiety, and eating disorders may appear for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics. Depression is one of the most serious mental health complications that can occur alongside Diabetes. It has recently been recognized as a distinct illness called Diabetes distress.The risk of developing depression is two to three times higher in people with Diabetes. Some diabetic patients may feel burdened by the self-care demands of the disease, including the fear of complications, diet maintenance, and regular physical exercise. Having doubts about their level of care and accountability in managing their Diabetes can be distressing, which may lead to depression.[1]I have started Journaling. Journaling is a written account of events and emotions that you experience. A journal can be as rough or complete as you choose. It may also be colourful, rather like a scrap book. I used to keep something like a journal on my computer. But I have stopped doing that in favour of a Caran d’Ache fountain pen and a Rhodia Web notebook.In my latest book - Crohn’s, Celiac, Colitis, Diabetes, Stoicism and Journaling I go into Journaling as a tool to help with Diabetes Burn out and personal balance. As the book title implies, I write about Crohn’s, Celiac, and Colitis along with Diabetes. These conditions may occur with Diabetes, all are linked with Diabetes and sufferers may have to deal with more than once condition simultaneously. Links to the latest book were I discuss Journaling and much moreeBookhttps://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DF2G49GHPaperbackhttps://www.amazon.ca/dp/199087634XHave a great day.[1] Avantika Pandey, "Diabetes Type 2 and Mental Health," (2023).Mark

I use the Free Style Libre 2 CGM from AbbottIt provides information on my Current Blood Glucose level,the trend, and my time in range.Blood sugar—Canada—measured in mmol/L or millimoles per litreCGM Blood Sugar Range — “Green Zone” - 3.9 to 10.0 mmol/LCGM Blood Sugar Range — “Yellow Zone” - 10.13 to 13.3 mmol/LCGM Blood Sugar Range — “Red Zone” greater than 13.3 mmol/LSome medical tests report results in millimoles per litre (mmol/L).A mole is an amount of a substance that contains a large number 6 followed by 23 zeros of molecules or atoms. A millimole is one-thousandth of a mole.A litre measures fluid volume.Myhealth.Alberta.caAuthor - Healthwise StaffIn the Green Zone, Yeah!A nice almost straight line.6.2 mmol/L is the current Blood Glucose Reading.The Arrow indicates the trend which is flat.Looks like I am having a good day.In the Yellow Zone! But not by much.The top of the Green Zone range is 10 mmol/L so 10.4 mmol/Lis not much out of zone and the arrow indicates aFlat trend.It is a sharp peak though so what was it I consumed that caused this? In the Yellow Zone! But not by much.The top of the Green Zone range is 10 mmol/L so 10.4 mmol/Lis not much out of zone and the arrow indicates aFlat trend.It is a sharp peak though so what was it I consumed that caused this? In the Yellow Zone! But not by much.The top of the Green Zone range is 10 mmol/L so 10.4 mmol/Lis not much out of zone and the arrow indicates aFlat trend.It is a sharp peak though so what was it I consumed that caused this? I find it best to monitor my Blood Glucose and consume food anddrinks sensibly and so long as I am in the Green Zone, notto be too worried by the "shape" of the graph.Trying to achieve a perfectly flat line. I feel is "too" much.Photography: Mark A. AshfordMusic - Epidemic Sound - Between Dreams - Jon BjörkReferral Link: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/x4pe9m/Thank you.