# 168: The TRUTH about Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes

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Podcast: [Nutrition Prescription: Wellness vs Medications](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-prescription-wellness-vs-medications-5890869)
Published: 2026-02-02T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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