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“This isn’t science fiction. We’re seeing patients produce their own insulin again.”Research into stem cell therapy, ins...
08/27/2026

“This isn’t science fiction. We’re seeing patients produce their own insulin again.”

Research into stem cell therapy, insulin-producing cells, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance is opening doors that would have sounded impossible not long ago.

I break down the research, what scientists are seeing, and what it could mean for the future of diabetes treatment on this episode of The Living Life Well Show.

Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

08/26/2026

Managing blood sugar and actually changing what is happening metabolically are two very different conversations.

In this episode of The Living Life Well Show, I’m talking about some fascinating emerging research involving stem cells, insulin-producing beta cells, and what researchers are learning about the possibility of restoring the body’s ability to produce insulin in people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

For years, the diabetes conversation has largely centered around managing blood sugar with medication and insulin. More recently, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have dominated conversations about diabetes and weight loss.

What about insulin resistance? What caused the metabolic dysfunction in the first place? What role do nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, inflammation, gut health, and lifestyle play? And what does emerging research tell us about where diabetes treatment could be headed next?

That’s what I want people paying attention to.

This research is still developing, and these therapies aren’t something you can simply walk into your doctor’s office and request tomorrow. But the science behind insulin-producing cells and diabetes is fascinating, and it challenges us to think beyond simply managing a number on a glucose monitor.

If you’re interested in Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, blood sugar, A1C, metabolic health, weight loss, nutrition, GLP-1 alternatives, diabetes reversal, stem cell research, or improving metabolic health without relying on GLP-1 medications, this episode is worth your time.

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08/24/2026

In this episode of The Living Life Well Show, I’m talking about a new frontier in diabetes research that honestly feels a little like science fiction.

Researchers are studying a process that uses a patient’s own cells to create insulin-producing beta cells and place them back into the body, with early results showing some patients producing their own insulin again.

That’s why I described it as almost like finding a “fountain of youth.”

There is still a lot we need to learn, and there are important risks and limitations to understand, but the possibilities for people living with Type 1 diabetes and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes are incredibly interesting.

I break down what the research is showing, how this type of stem cell treatment works, what the potential benefits and concerns are, and where the clinical trials currently stand.

Listen to the full episode of The Living Life Well Show wherever you get your podcasts, and if you know someone living with diabetes, send this episode their way.

DIABETES. TYPE 1 DIABETES. TYPE 2 DIABETES. INSULIN. INSULIN RESISTANCE. STEM CELLS. STEM CELL THERAPY. BETA CELLS. PANCREAS. BLOOD SUGAR. DIABETES RESEARCH. DIABETES TREATMENT. CLINICAL TRIALS. METABOLIC HEALTH. FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE. LONGEVITY. HEALTHSPAN. LUBBOCK. TEXAS. LIVING LIFE WELL SHOW. DR JON SKELTON.

Stem cells reverse Type 1 diabetes?That sounds like a headline designed to get your attention. But this is real research...
08/22/2026

Stem cells reverse Type 1 diabetes?

That sounds like a headline designed to get your attention. But this is real research, and it’s something I believe we should be paying attention to.

In this episode of The Living Life Well Show, I’m talking about some fascinating developments in diabetes research involving stem cells and insulin-producing pancreatic islet cells.

Researchers have now reported a patient with Type 1 diabetes becoming insulin independent after receiving insulin-producing cells created from her own reprogrammed cells. We’re also seeing clinical trial data from stem-cell-derived islet therapies showing patients producing their own insulin again, with some participants becoming insulin independent.

Think about what that means.

For decades, Type 1 diabetes treatment has largely focused on managing blood sugar with insulin because the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas have been destroyed by the immune system.

Now researchers are asking a different question: What if we could replace those insulin-producing cells and restore the body’s ability to make insulin?

There are still BIG questions to answer. These are early studies. Some approaches require immunosuppressive medications. We need larger clinical trials, longer follow-up and much more research before anyone starts using the word “cure.”

But this is exactly why I love medicine.

Science keeps moving. Diabetes research keeps moving. And sometimes the things we thought were impossible become the clinical trials we’re reading about today.

In this episode, I break down the stem cell research, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, pancreatic beta cells, insulin production, islet cell transplantation, the VX-880/zimislecel clinical trial and what these developments could potentially mean for the future of diabetes treatment.

Listen to the full episode of The Living Life Well Show wherever you listen to podcasts. Link in bio and comments.

One of the best things you can do for your health is understand what’s actually happening inside your body.That’s a big ...
08/20/2026

One of the best things you can do for your health is understand what’s actually happening inside your body.

That’s a big reason I created The Living Life Well Show.

I don’t want patients simply being told that a number is high, a lab is abnormal, or that they need to make a change. I want people to understand what may be driving it and what they can do about it.

Why does insulin resistance develop? What’s happening before Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed? How are gut health and inflammation connected? What can interfere with healthy thyroid function? How much do nutrition, sleep, and stress really matter?

Those are the conversations we have on the podcast.

I take topics that can feel complicated and break them down into practical, evidence-based information you can use to better understand your own health and ask better questions about your care.

And because I don’t believe health stops with the physical body, we also talk about stress, quality sleep, and the importance of staying grounded in God’s Word. Physical, mental, and spiritual health are deeply connected.

You don’t need a medical degree to become more informed about your health. You just need someone willing to explain the “why” behind it.

That’s what I hope to do with every episode of The Living Life Well Show.

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“Truth and transparency.” That’s exactly what I want The Living Life Well Show to be about.As a physician, I believe you...
08/18/2026

“Truth and transparency.” That’s exactly what I want The Living Life Well Show to be about.

As a physician, I believe you deserve more than a quick diagnosis and another prescription.

You deserve to understand what is happening in your body, why it may be happening, and what you can actually do about it.

That’s why I started this podcast.

Across more than 80 episodes, we’ve talked about Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, blood sugar, thyroid health, Hashimoto’s, gut health, the microbiome, inflammation, weight loss, nutrition, fasting, sleep, stress, exercise, supplements, medications, metabolic health and more. We’ve also talked about the connection between body, mind and spirit, because I don’t believe we can separate one from the others.

Sometimes that means questioning conventional medical advice.

Sometimes it means digging into new research.

Sometimes it means going back to very basic things like what we eat, how we sleep, how we move, how we manage stress and how God designed our bodies to function.

My goal isn’t to tell you what to think. It’s to give you information, explain the science in plain English and help you become a more informed participant in your own health.

If you’re new to The Living Life Well Show, you don’t have to start at episode one. Find the subject that matters to you and start there.

And to everyone who has listened, shared an episode or taken the time to leave a review like this one, thank you. I’m glad you’re here.

Listen to The Living Life Well Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Type 2 Diabetes. Insulin Resistance. Blood Sugar. Metabolic Health. Functional Medicine. Root Cause Medicine. Thyroid Health. Hashimoto’s. Gut Health. Gut Microbiome. Inflammation. Weight Loss. Nutrition. Fasting. Sleep Health. Stress Management. Exercise. Healthy Lifestyle. Holistic Health. Integrative Medicine. Dr. Jon Skelton. Live Life Well Clinic. Lubbock Texas. The Living Life Well Show.

Just because something says “sweetened with stevia” or “sweetened with monk fruit” doesn’t mean it’s a free pass.“Zero s...
08/14/2026

Just because something says “sweetened with stevia” or “sweetened with monk fruit” doesn’t mean it’s a free pass.

“Zero sugar” has become one of the easiest ways to make a product look healthier than it may actually be. But your body doesn’t read the marketing on the front of the package. That sweet taste can still trigger a pancreatic response, and what replaces the sugar matters too.

This is why I encourage patients to stop relying on buzzwords like zero sugar, low sugar and naturally sweetened, and start reading ingredient labels instead.

If you’re struggling with insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, gut health or thyroid health and want to dig deeper into what may be driving it, schedule a free discovery call at livelifewellclinic.com.

Or, if you’re ready to get started on your own, our Metabolic Reset course is designed to walk you through many of these issues step by step.

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If you haven’t tuned in yet, you can find The Living Life Well Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Linked in bi...
08/12/2026

If you haven’t tuned in yet, you can find The Living Life Well Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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Common doesn't mean it’s normal.Check out episode 83 of the Living Life Well Show.Available on Apple and Spotify🔗Link in...
08/10/2026

Common doesn't mean it’s normal.

Check out episode 83 of the Living Life Well Show.

Available on Apple and Spotify

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‘Zero sugar” sounds healthy. But what’s actually replacing the sugar?Tomorrow on The Living Life Well Show, I’m digging ...
08/07/2026

‘Zero sugar” sounds healthy. But what’s actually replacing the sugar?

Tomorrow on The Living Life Well Show, I’m digging into artificial sweeteners, stevia, monk fruit, blood sugar, gut health, kidney health, and why the front of the package doesn’t always tell the whole story.

New episode drops tomorrow.

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