06/11/2026
Many people are told to expect type 2 diabetes to get worse over time, but does it have to?
What many people aren't taught is that type 2 diabetes is largely driven by insulin resistance, a metabolic condition that develops years before diagnosis.
When people improve the factors driving insulin resistance, blood sugar often improves, too.
Here's what we've seen work for people:
• Eating fewer ultra-processed foods
• Finding a carbohydrate intake that works for their metabolism (sometimes this means eliminating them completely temporarily before finding a level that works long-term)
• Prioritizing movement
• Improving sleep and stress management
There's no one-size-fits-all approach, but the key thing to remember is that there's more to this than medication and managing a condition for life.
For many people, meaningful improvement is possible when the focus shifts from managing symptoms to improving metabolic health.
What was the first change that helped improve your blood sugar and metabolic health?