Diabetes is a chronic illness impacting your blood sugar that is gaining prevalence in our society. I’m joined by Dr. Beverly Yates, a naturopathic doctor specializing in diabetes and heart disease, to talk about the prevalence, myths, and how important nutrition, exercise, sleep, supplements, and community are in the treatment and prevention of diabetes.   Key Takeaways Nutrition Recommendations for People with Diabetes Leafy Green Vegetables Lean Protein Healthy Fats (nuts & seeds, olive oil, coconut oil) Complex Carbohydrates   About Dr. Beverly Yates Dr. Beverly Yates is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine who used her background in MIT Electrical Engineering and work as a Systems Engineer to create the Yates Protocol, an effective program for people who have diabetes to live the life they love.  Dr. Yates is on a mission to help 3 million people heal from type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Dr. Yates is an internationally recognized speaker and expert in the fields of diabetes and heart disease.  She is the published author of Heart Health for Black Women: A Natural Approach to Healing and Preventing Heart Disease, and co-author of multiple books, including with Jack Canfield, The Soul of Success, Vol. 2.  Dr. Yates has featured in numerous media outlets.   In This Episode What environmental issues might contribute to blood sugar-related conditions [6:00] What Type 2 Diabetes is [8:00] The number one myth about diabetes [9:45] Why community is so important when you have a chronic illness [13:00] What’s wrong with the myth “eat less, move more” [14:45] The role of nutrition in diabetes management [16:00] The importance of testing, not guessing, especially when you’re determining which foods spike your blood sugar [16:30] How to use a continuous glucose monitor [19:45] Why people with low blood sugar need to consider snacking [22:00] General food and nutrition recommendations for people with diabetes [22:30] The importance of strength training [26:00] Why sleep is so important when you have diabetes [27:15] How to improve your sleep [31:00]  Some of the top supplements for people with diabetes [34:00]   Links & Resources Use Code BERBERINE for 10% Off Berberine Use Code OMEGA3S for 10% Off Omega 3s Free Gift: What Everybody Needs to Know About Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Transformation Summit Continuous Glucose Monitors: Tips, Insights, and FAQs eGuide Type 2 Diabetes: Tips to Balance Blood Sugar Naturally eBook    Find Dr. Beverly Yates Online Follow Dr. Beverly Yates on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn   Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online      Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes  Sos For Pcos Part 1 With Dr. Felice Gersh Weight Loss Resistance Solutions With Jj Virgin Gut Aging Connection Dr. Vincent Pedre