287: The Diabetes Treatment Paradox: Why Your Sugars Are Good But You Keep Getting Sicker - with Dr. Jason Shumard
About this episode
Josh and Dr. Jason Shumard discuss the complexities of diabetes treatment and the underlying factors contributing to chronic health issues.
Josh and Dr. Jason Shumard unpack why many people continue to develop complications despite improving their diet, exercising regularly, and taking medications exactly as prescribed. The conversation dives deep into the biology of insulin resistance, cellular dysfunction, chronic inflammation, toxic burden, and how environmental exposures such as mold, heavy metals, pesticides, plastics, and processed foods may interfere with the body's natural ability to regulate blood sugar. Dr. Schumard explains why functional testing—including comprehensive blood analysis and toxin screening—can uncover hidden root causes that conventional medicine often overlooks. Josh and Dr. Schumard also discuss the powerful connection between gut health , the microbiome , immune function, detoxification pathways, and chronic disease. Rather than simply suppressing symptoms, they explain how supporting the body's natural healing mechanisms may help restore metabolic function and improve long-term health. Throughout the episode, they challenge common assumptions about genetics, medications, and the standard approach to Type 2 diabetes while emphasizing that lifestyle remains essential—but often isn't the…
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