Is insulin therapy for type 2 diabetes really a one-way street? In this episode of The Health Pulse, we challenge that assumption with a safer, medically supervised framework for reducing insulin and insulin-stimulating medications—by addressing the physiology that drives their need in the first place.

We break down the core metabolic tug-of-war between dietary carbohydrates, insulin resistance, and hepatic glucose production, explaining why an insulin-resistant liver continues to release glucose even when insulin levels are already high. From there, we outline the first critical step: lowering the glucose burden—especially from refined carbs and large post-meal spikes.

You’ll learn how to step down medications safely using real-time data from continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), fasting readings, and post-meal checks. We also highlight why medications like sulfonylureas require extra caution when dietary changes are introduced.

Beyond glucose control, we focus on restoring insulin sensitivity across liver, muscle, and adipose tissue. We explain how resistance training increases muscle glucose uptake, how visceral fat drives inflammation, and why common plateaus often come from hidden factors like chronic stress, poor sleep, medications, or underlying inflammation.

The most important takeaway: this is not a DIY process. Medication adjustments must be guided by a licensed healthcare professional to ensure safety and long-term success.

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