Weight Gain and the Type 2 Diabetic Epidemic

Quiz

Quiz— Narrated by Rick Mystrom. In this episode of Defeating Type 2 Diabetes Worldwide, Rick Mystrom challenges some of the most common beliefs people hold about food, weight, exercise, and Type 2 diabetes. Through a simple true-or-false quiz, Rick helps listeners uncover the myths that quietly block progress and keep many people stuck. Drawing on more than sixty years of personal experience and nearly one hundred thousand blood sugar tests, this episode sets the stage for a new series that replaces confusion with clarity, empowering listeners to make informed choices that support better health, lasting weight loss, and freedom from Type 2 diabetes. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/42ZhD9y

Grouping Food to Lose Weight and Defeat Diabetes

Grouping Food to Lose Weight and Defeat Diabetes— Narrated by Rick Mystrom. In this episode of Defeating Type 2 Diabetes Worldwide, Rick Mystrom introduces a clearer, more effective way to group foods based on how much and how fast they raise blood glucose. Moving beyond the confusing “eat fewer carbs” advice, Rick explains why carbohydrates must be divided into distinct categories and how understanding six simple food groups can make blood sugar control and weight loss achievable. Drawing on more than 45 years and over 95,000 blood sugar tests, this episode lays the foundation for eating with confidence, clarity, and lasting results. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/42ZhD9y

A Simple Walking Habit That Can Change Your Health

A Simple Walking Habit That Can Change Your Health — Narrated by Rick Mystrom. Rick Mystrom shares one of the most powerful and sustainable habits for defeating Type 2 diabetes and maintaining long-term health: walking. Drawing from decades of travel, real-life observation, and personal blood sugar testing, Rick explains why walking remains one of the most effective tools for lowering insulin demand, managing weight, and improving overall health. This episode also highlights why after-dinner movement is the most critical time of day for blood sugar control and fat loss, and offers simple, practical ways anyone can begin building this life-changing habit. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/42ZhD9y

How Glucose Moves—and Why It Matters

Understanding Glucose Speed — Narrated by Rick Mystrom. In this episode of Defeating Type 2 Diabetes Worldwide, Rick Mystrom explains why how fast food turns into glucose matters just as much as how much glucose it creates. He breaks down why slow-entering foods at breakfast and lunch help burn glucose, while the same foods at dinner can lead to fat storage during sleep. Rick also clarifies how body size affects glucose rise and why lowering insulin demand—not portion size alone—is the key to losing weight. With insights gained from thirty-five years of personal blood sugar testing, he prepares listeners for the next episode on simple activities that support a healthier, slimmer life. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/42ZhD9y

Weight Gain and the Type 2 Diabetic Epidemic

Lower Blood Sugar First — Narrated by Rick Mystrom. In this episode of Defeating Type 2 Diabetes Worldwide, Rick Mystrom breaks down one of the most misunderstood truths in diabetes care: weight loss doesn’t lower blood sugar — lowering blood sugar creates weight loss. Using over 40 years of self-testing research and more than 90,000 blood sugar measurements, Rick explains how insulin acts as the body’s “fat traffic light,” directing glucose toward energy or fat storage. He walks listeners through why understanding glucose flow, glycogen reserves, and fat-burning pathways is essential for reversing Type 2 diabetes. With clear insights and practical direction, this episode offers hope, clarity, and a path toward real, lasting freedom from Type 2 diabetes. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/42ZhD9y