387: The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution

Maya Acosta welcomes Diana Licalzi and Jose Tejero, the creators of The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution, in today’s episode. They discuss the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes and the importance of a plant-based whole food approach in managing and potentially reversing the condition.

Diana Licalzi is a nationally-recognized Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and holds her Master's in Nutrition Science & Policy. Jose Tejero is an exercise physiologist with a degree in Exercise Science and two-time Ironman Triathlete. Together, they created a digital health platform that helps people prevent, manage, and reverse type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise. Across their social media channels, they have half a million followers and we are now releasing the highly anticipated book "The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution" on November 7, which will include over 100 high-fiber recipes.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is high.
• A plant-based whole food diet can be effective in managing and even reversing Type 2 diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity.
• The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution offers a 10-week program, a self-guided program, and diabetes reset challenges to help individuals with Type 2 diabetes make lifestyle changes.
• The program emphasizes mindset modification and encourages individuals to identify their personal reasons for making lifestyle changes.
• The book, “The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution,” includes educational chapters on Type 2 diabetes, the benefits of a plant-based diet, a four-week meal plan, and over 100 plant-based recipes.

Links:

Email: diana@reversingt2d.com

The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution: http://www.type2diabetesrevolution.com

Instagram (The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution): https://www.instagram.com/type2diabetesrevolution/

YouTube (The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution): https://www.youtube.com/@type2diabetesrevolution

TikTok (The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution): https://www.tiktok.com/@type2diabetesrevolution/

Amazon (The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution): https://www.amazon.com/Type-Diabetes-Revolution-Cookbook-Complete/dp/1958803197

Resources Mentioned: 

Dr. Michael Greger: https://drgreger.org/ 

Walk with a Doc: https://walkwithadoc.org/

Lifestyle Medicine Conference: https://www.lmconference.org/ 

Rip Esselstyn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ripesselstyn

Jumpstart: https://thelifestylewellnessclinic.com/jumpstart/