# 159: Diabetic Medication Mis-Direction

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Podcast: [Nutrition Prescription: Wellness vs Medications](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-prescription-wellness-vs-medications-5890869)
Published: 2025-12-01T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Dr. Steve shares a powerful talk from the Secrets in Health Conference about how diabetes medications often "miss the mark." He explains the real root problem behind type 2 diabetes (insulin resistance), why focusing only on blood sugar and A1C keeps you sick, and how man-made, high-carb processed foods have created an epidemic of high insulin, inflammation, and weight gain. You'll learn what pre-diabetes really is, how drug companies have shaped the way doctors are trained, and why low-carb, whole, animal-based foods can help you lower insulin, burn fat for fuel, and regain your energy without living on medications.​ Bullet point episode highlights The "three columns of disease": high inflammation, high insulin, and high blood glucose damage every organ over time.​ High insulin and inflammation show up 10–40 years before blood sugar ever becomes high, which is when most people finally get diagnosed.​ Man-made, processed "Franken foods" from the center aisles of the store drive high insulin, high glucose, and constant fat storage.​ Type 2 diabetes is really a problem of insulin resistance, not just "high blood sugar." High blood sugar is a symptom, not the root cause.​ Insulin is the fat-storage hormone: High insulin = you store fat. Low insulin = you burn fat from your fat cells for energy.​ There are only two ways blood sugar goes up: you pull it from your limited glycogen stores or you eat it (through carbohydrates).​ The body was designed to use fat as the main long-term fuel and glucose just for short bursts like "fight or flight," not as an all-day energy source.​ Processed foods often mix carbs and fats together (like burgers with buns, pizza, donuts), which is the worst combo for fat gain.​ Our bloodstream only holds about 2 teaspoons of sugar,…

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