If you're looking for a way to improve your health and prevent or reverse diabetes, then this episode is for you. We'll go through the steps you need to take to make lifestyle choices that can improve your health and help you achieve your goals. In this episode you will learn:The prevalence of diabetes and its exponential spread around the worldLong-term complications of having diabetesThe potential to reverse diabetes through healthy lifestyle choicesOther episodes you'll enjoy184: Plant-Based Diet for Body Nurturing and Healing with Marc & Kim Ramirez: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/healthy-lifestyle-solutions-with-maya-acosta/id1479362562?i=1000560272643Website Link for this episode:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/211About John MassengaleJohn is a plant-based registered dietitian and endurance athlete. He currently works as certified diabetes care and education specialist for Baylor Scott and White in Fort Worth. His private practice called John Massengale Nutrition is designed to help individuals transition to a more plant-based diet. If someone is looking to lose weight and control and potentially reverse chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and chronic renal diseases, John can help. John counsels individuals in person and via telehealth. He is in the process of launching his first online plant-based nutrition course focused on weight loss.John earned his bachelor's degree in dietetics and human nutrition from Metropolitan StateUniversity in Denver Colorado in 2017 and completed his dietetic internship at the University of Oklahoma in 2018. Outside of work, he is a running coach in Fort Worth and has completed an Ironman and the Leadville 100 MTB race. He grew up in the Flower Mound area and likesspending time with his family and dog Bonnie.Connect with JohnEmail: johngmass17@gmail.comInstagram: @johnmassengalenutritionLinkedIn: John Massengale, RDN, LD, CDCESAll the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/Connect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @maya_hls_podcastYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hlsSupport the show