The Diabetes Podcast®

By Empowered Diabetes

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Welcome to The Diabetes Podcast®, a bi-weekly podcast that cuts through the medical jargon and brings you real, actionable talk about Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and the realistic path to remission. If you are tired of feeling overwhelmed, confused, or shamed by your diagnosis, you have found your safe haven.

Managing your blood sugar shouldn't mean giving up the life you love, eating cardboard, or living in constant fear of your next A1C test. Every other week, we share expert clinical insights, inspiring patient success stories, and practical, everyday strategies to help you lower blood sugar, lose weight, regain your energy, and reduce or even eliminate your reliance on medications.

Hosted by Amber and Richie Wilhoit, the show bridges the gap between confusing doctor visits and real life. Richie sits in the "curious patient advocate" seat, asking the exact, frustrating questions you have always wanted to ask your doctor. Amber, a clinical diabetes expert, answers them by breaking down the complex science of metabolic health into simple, bite-sized steps you can actually use.

To help you take back control of your health, we dive deep into the most searched and highly requested topics in diabetes care, including:
• Understanding and reversing insulin resistance
• How to lower your fasting blood sugar and A1C safely and naturally
• The truth about diabetes medications (including Metformin, insulin, and GLP-1s) and managing side effects
• Practical nutrition, low-carb strategies, and healthy eating without starvation or deprivation
• Decoding your lab results, cholesterol, and metabolic panels
• Using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and blood glucose meters effectively
• Managing and preventing complications like neuropathy, fatigue, and diabetes distress
• Actionable, step-by-step strategies for achieving Type 2 diabetes remission and reversing prediabetes

While our primary focus is on Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, we also explore Type 1 diabetes, chronic disease management, and overall holistic health. Why? Because managing diabetes is about so much more than just numbers on a meter—it is about reclaiming your life, optimizing your longevity, and thriving.

Whether you were just diagnosed with prediabetes yesterday, have been navigating Type 2 diabetes for decades, or are a caregiver looking to support a loved one, you belong in this community. No lectures. No judgment. Just real science, deep empathy, and the empowerment you need to change your trajectory.

If you are ready to move past the myths, take control of your metabolic health, and find true freedom on your diabetes journey, hit subscribe and join the movement!

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✉️ Contact Us & Share Your Story:
Are you a healthcare provider frustrated by the system, or a patient with an incredible remission success story? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at support@empowereddiabetes.com.

Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, diet changes, or treatment plan.


Episode Date
EP078 Can Ultra-Processed Foods Be Healthy? Type 2 Diabetes and Food Labels
Oct 05, 2026
EP077 "Stop Judging My Diabetes": Why Everyone Feels Entitled to Comment on Your Food
Sep 21, 2026
EP076 "Just Tell Me What To Eat!" | The Truth About Diets for Type 2 Diabetes
Sep 14, 2026
The New ADA Guidelines Just Changed Insulin Delivery Forever (2026 Update)
Sep 07, 2026
Continuous Glucose Monitors Compared: Which One Is Right for YOU?
Aug 31, 2026
Your CGM Is LYING to You (And It's Not Broken)
Aug 24, 2026
Diabetes Setbacks: How to Get Back on Track
Aug 17, 2026
9 Type 2 Diabetes Mistakes That Keep You Stuck — And How to Fix Them
Aug 10, 2026
Lessons from a Diabetes Educator
Aug 03, 2026
The Remission Mindset: Why Your Beta Cells Aren't Dead (Just Dormant)
Jul 27, 2026
How to Cut Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Half After Pregnancy
Jul 20, 2026
Does Gestational Diabetes Affect Your Baby’s Future? The Truth About Post Pregnancy Metabolic Health
Jul 13, 2026
The Hidden Link Between PCOS and Insulin Resistance Explained
Jul 06, 2026
The Truth About Gestational Diabetes (It's Not Your Fault)
Jun 29, 2026
The Truth About Aging with Type 2 Diabetes (And How to Thrive)
Jun 22, 2026
Stop Beta Cell Burnout: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Jun 15, 2026
The 2 "Forgotten Organs" Driving Type 2 Diabetes (And How to Fix Them)
Jun 08, 2026
How to Lower A1C Without Obsessive Calorie Counting (Expert Tips)
Jun 01, 2026
4 Hidden Causes of High Blood Sugar (It’s NOT Your Fault) | 12 Core Defects of Diabetes Revisited
May 25, 2026
How to Lower A1C Naturally - "The Grift" Part 4
May 18, 2026
Eat Foods That Love You Back: Mindfulness for Diabetes
May 11, 2026
The Truth About Dr. Oz, Dr. Gundry & Celebrity Diabetes Supplements
May 04, 2026
Reversing Aging & Type 2 Diabetes? The Plant-Powered Longevity Secret
Apr 27, 2026
7 Sneaky Tricks Diabetes Supplement Ads Use to Scam You
Apr 20, 2026
Managing Type 1 Diabetes in Kids: A Parent's Guide to Tech, Food & Freedom
Apr 13, 2026
Do Blood Sugar Supplements Actually Work? The Truth About Berberine & Cinnamon
Apr 06, 2026
How to Lose 200+ lbs WITHOUT Surgery: Stanley Bronstein’s Weight Loss Journey
Mar 30, 2026
The 100-Year Diabetes Mystery: How Our Environment Made Us Sick
Mar 23, 2026
How I Lowered My A1C From 18 to 6.6 After 20 Years | Type 2 Diabetes Success Story
Mar 16, 2026
EP049: The Insulin Playbook -Basal vs. Bolus & How to Fix Your Dosing
Mar 09, 2026
EP048 Reversing Diabetes Risk & The Healthcare Disruption with Dr. Marshall Runge, MD
Mar 02, 2026
EP047 The Pre-Diabetes Warning Sign: Why "Watch and Wait" is Dangerous
Feb 23, 2026
EP046 Frozen Shoulder, Joint Pain & Diabetes: A Guide to Moving Better with David Jeter, PT
Feb 16, 2026
EP045 Reversing Erectile & Sexual Dysfunction in Diabetes: The Hidden Cardiovascular Link
Feb 09, 2026
EP044 Overcoming A1C Inertia & Reversing Insulin Resistance with Dr. Cheri Ogwo, MD
Feb 02, 2026
EP043 How Chronic Stress Impacts Blood Sugar & Type 2 Diabetes Remission
Jan 26, 2026
EP042 Building Muscle for Insulin Sensitivity & Diabetes Management with Philip Pape
Jan 19, 2026
EP041 Why Movement is the Ultimate Detox: Lymphatic Health & Insulin Resistance
Jan 12, 2026
EP040 A Surgeon’s Guide to Sustainable Weight Loss & Diabetes Management with Dr. Pavi Kundhal, MD
Jan 05, 2026
EP039 What Actually Causes High Cholesterol? (Hint: It’s Not Your Diet)
Dec 29, 2025
EP038 How to Build Muscle, Boost Metabolism & Beat Diabetes with Fitz Koehler
Dec 22, 2025
EP037 The Truth About Cholesterol: How Type 2 Diabetes Changes Lipid Metabolism
Dec 15, 2025
EP036 The Truth About Childhood Obesity & Epigenetics with Dr. Evan Nadler, MD
Dec 08, 2025
EP035 The Truth About Diabetic Neuropathy: Foot Care, Diet, and Healing Nerves
Dec 01, 2025
EP034 Brownies for Breakfast: Joyful Eating & 15-Minute Diabetic Meals with Lynne Bowman
Nov 24, 2025
EP033 Why Your Blood Sugar Spikes After Meals (Even If You're Healthy)
Nov 17, 2025
EP032 Modern Diabetes Care: Tech, Remission, and Protecting Your Kidneys with Dr. Sajid Khan, MD
Nov 10, 2025
EP031 The 80/20 Rule for Diabetes Remission: Stop Chasing Fads & Focus on What Works
Nov 03, 2025
EP030 Overcoming Type 2 Diabetes Denial & Lowering Your A1C with Danielle Batiste
Oct 27, 2025
EP029 How to Turn Off Your Appetite Naturally: Leptin, Ghrelin & GLP-1 Explained
Oct 20, 2025
EP028 Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis: The 5-Step Remission Algorithm
Oct 13, 2025
EP027 Why Sliding Scale Insulin Fails (And How to Stop Chasing High Blood Sugars)
Oct 06, 2025
EP026 What is LADA? Understanding Type 1.5 Diabetes & Misdiagnosis
Sep 29, 2025
EP025 The Case for Carbohydrates: Metabolic Flexibility & Type 2 Diabetes
Sep 22, 2025
EP024 How to Naturally Boost GLP-1 & Prevent Muscle Loss on Weight Loss Meds
Sep 15, 2025
EP023 The Truth About Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro: GLP-1s Explained
Sep 08, 2025
EP022 Diabetes Myths Busted: Scams, Supplements, and the Truth About Remission
Sep 01, 2025
EP021 The Hidden Danger of Sodium: How Salt Impacts Diabetes & Blood Pressure
Aug 25, 2025
EP020 Type 2 Diabetes & Cancer: The Metabolic Connection Explained
Aug 18, 2025
EP019 The Remission Mindset: Why Managing Diabetes is a Losing Strategy
Aug 11, 2025
EP018 The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods & Type 2 Diabetes
Aug 04, 2025
EP017 Nutrient Density Explained: Why Eating Less Isn't Always the Answer
Jul 28, 2025
EP016 Fiber Is the New Protein: The Secret Weapon for Blood Sugar & Diabetes Remission
Jul 21, 2025
EP015 The Bone-Crushing Diabetes Complication Nobody Warns You About: Charcot Foot with Wayne Walker
Jul 14, 2025
EP014 Clinical Inertia: Why Your Doctor Visits Aren't Fixing Your Type 2 Diabetes
Jul 07, 2025
EP013 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 12 of 12 - Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
Jun 30, 2025
EP012 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 11 of 12 - Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Jun 23, 2025
EP011 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 10 of 12 - Gut Dysbiosis
Jun 16, 2025
EP010 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 9 of 12 - IAPP Toxicity
Jun 09, 2025
EP009 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 8 of 12 - Alpha Cell Dysfunction
Jun 02, 2025
EP008 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 7 of 12 - Brain Insulin Resistance
May 26, 2025
EP007 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 6 of 12 - Decreased Beta Cell Function
May 19, 2025
EP006 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 5 of 12 - Increased Hepatic Glucose Production
May 12, 2025
EP005 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 4 of 12 - Increased Lipolysis and Lipodystrophy
May 05, 2025
EP004 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 3B of 12 - Insulin Resistance in the Muscles
Apr 28, 2025
EP003 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 3A of 12 - Insulin Resistance in the Muscles
Apr 21, 2025
EP002 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" - Part 2 of 12 - Renal Glucose Reabsorption
Apr 14, 2025
EP001 "Anything Meds Can Do, You Can Do Better" Part 1 of 12 - Decreased Incretin Effect
Apr 06, 2025
The Diabetes Podcast Launch Announcement
Apr 05, 2025