87. Understanding Type II Diabetes and Body Image

About this episode

Bri interviews dietitian Kristie Messerli about type 2 diabetes, addressing misconceptions, medication, and the impact on body image.

In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri interviews dietitian and certified diabetes educator Kristie Messerli (The Type 2 Diabetes Nutritionist) about type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, medication, and the shame and fear that often follow diagnosis. Kristie explains diabetes in lay terms, emphasizing insulin resistance as the underlying issue, genetics as a major driver, and the nuance beyond "cut carbs, lose weight, exercise more," especially for women already dieting and exercising. They discuss complications as largely tied to unmanaged diabetes, the reality that medication may still be needed as the pancreas becomes less efficient, and myths about reversal, prediabetes, and weight loss. Kristie also breaks down GLP-1s, cautions against CGMs for people without diabetes/prediabetes, and shares resources, including her Balanced Blood Sugar Method and provider training group. 03:19 Diabetes Explained Simply 06:14 Is Type 2 Your Fault? 12:54 Common Fears and Complications 17:56 Myth or Fact? 21:55 Hormones, Thyroid, and PCOS 29:36 Genetics Loads the Gun 31:45 Healing Trust With Food 43:03 GLP1s Explained 49:20 Medication Fear and Risks 55:58 Diabetes Shame and Culture…

People in this episode

Host: Bri

Guest: Kristie Messerli

Topics covered

• Type II Diabetes
• Body Image
• Insulin Resistance
• Medication
• Diet and Nutrition
• Health Complications
• Myths about Diabetes

Keywords

• Type II Diabetes
• Insulin Resistance
• Dietitian
• Medication
• Body Image
• Health Complications
• GLP-1
• Prediabetes
• Weight Loss

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Type 2 Diabetes Nutritionist, Body Image With Bri LLC

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