What should I eat for...Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, High Blood Sugar, Weight Loss

About this episode

Dr. Jon Skelton discusses nutrition strategies for managing diabetes and insulin resistance in the first episode of a new series.

Managing diabetes starts with what's on your plate — but with so much conflicting advice online, it's hard to know where to begin. In this episode, Dr. Jon Skelton kicks off a new series called What Should I Eat? with a deep dive into nutrition for diabetes and insulin resistance. In this episode, you'll learn: The #1 breakfast rule for diabetics (and why cereal is the enemy) Can diabetics eat fruit? Yes — here's how to do it right The fructose chart explained: berries vs. bananas vs. pineapple Why fiber order at meals matters more than you think Low-carb fast food survival guide: Chipotle, Wendy's, burger joints & chicken places The hidden sugar bomb in your condiments and salad dressings Best snacks to avoid glucose spikes (beef jerky, nuts, seeds & more) Rice and potatoes: which varieties are least harmful — and when to avoid them entirely Oatmeal and sourdough bread: the truth for diabetics Artificial sweeteners and alcohol: why they're worse than you think How to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to personalize your diet The simple meal formula: Fiber first → Protein second → Carbs last Resources mentioned: Metabolic Reset Course:  Metabolic Reset course…

People in this episode

Host: Jon Skelton, MD

Topics covered

• diabetes management
• nutrition
• insulin resistance
• low-carb diet
• blood sugar control
• meal planning

Keywords

• diabetes diet
• insulin resistance
• blood sugar
• A1C reduction
• low carb
• diabetic meal plan
• continuous glucose monitor
• glycemic index
• fructose chart
• metabolic reset

Mentioned in this episode

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