Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Podcast

Congratulations on making it to the end of the Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Podcast! This is the end of the series, but not the end of your journey. In this final episode, we share important information about the next steps and resources that can help you prevent type 2 diabetes and live a healthier, fuller life. For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!

Medication can be an important tool to help prevent type 2 diabetes and treat conditions that people with prediabetes are at a higher risk for. In this episode of the Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Podcast, we learn about different types of medication and how to talk to your healthcare provider about what option(s) might be best for you. Plus, we share resources that can make medication more affordable. For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!

Preventing type 2 diabetes isn’t just about eating healthy—getting regular exercise, sleeping enough, and reducing stress are all important lifestyle changes too. But you don’t have to be an Olympic athlete to be healthy. Even small steps can lead to big changes! In this episode of the Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Podcast, we hear from people living with prediabetes about how they made tweaks to their daily routines and share easy tips and resources for adopting an exercise plan that works for you. For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!

Some people living with prediabetes face challenges that can make healthy food seem literally out of reach. The good news is there are lots of resources that can help. In this episode of the Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Podcast, we talk about the programs and services that can make healthy foods more accessible. For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!

One of the first steps to preventing type 2 diabetes is making changes to what you eat. If you’re thinking this means giving up the foods you love-- don’t worry! In this episode, we’ll take change one step at a time. We learn how the food we eat affects our bodies, bust some common myths about carbs and fats, and talk about how to take small, easy steps to make a big difference in your health. For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!

Receiving a diagnosis of prediabetes can be overwhelming, and it can bring up lots of questions— does this mean I will get type 2 diabetes? What happens now? In this episode of the Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Podcast, we hear from people living with prediabetes about their experiences, learn how prediabetes is diagnosed, and share tips and resources for next steps.    For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!

Type 2 Diabetes is a common condition in the US. Chances are you or someone you know is affected by it, but the good news is type 2 diabetes can be prevented if it's caught early! This early stage is called prediabetes. In this first episode of the Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Podcast, we talk about the basics, like what prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are and who it affects. For links to resources and information covered in this series, visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you. Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!

Approximately 33 million people in the United States have type 2 diabetes, and even more people are at risk for developing it. But did you know developing type 2 diabetes can be delayed– or even prevented?  The Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Podcast is an engaging, narrative-style podcast miniseries for those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and the people who care about them. Narrated by physician and medical contributor Dr. Bayo Curry Winchell, the Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Podcast combines insights from individuals with firsthand experience of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, as well as health experts. Together, they address common questions about type 2 diabetes and, importantly, they explore how it can be prevented. Download and listen to our series to learn more about diabetes, gain confidence in dealing with it, and find hope in the insights and knowledge of others.