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Are you living with type 2 diabetes…
But feel like no one is really listening to you?
Have you been told your A1C is “in range,” yet you still feel frustrated, weaker than you should, and stuck on medications you never planned to take for life?
Do you feel managed instead of helped — rushed through appointments, handed another prescription, and sent on your way?
If so, you’re in the right place.
The Diabetes Remission Roadmap Podcast is for capable, motivated adults with type 2 diabetes who refuse to accept “lifelong management” as their future.
Hosted by two pharmacists who’ve worked inside the healthcare system, this podcast exists to do what most appointments never had time for:
- Treat you like a human, not a diagnosis
- Explain why your blood sugar is high — not just how to medicate it
- Show you how strength, food, and daily habits can change the root problem
Each week, we break down:
- How to lower blood sugar without piling on more meds
- Why “A1C in range” isn’t the same as true health
- How to rebuild strength, confidence, and control
- What your doctor should have explained on day one
No hype. No fad diets. No shame.
Just clear, practical guidance from pharmacists who believe you deserve more than lifelong prescriptions — and who know remission is possible with the right plan.
If you want to feel strong again, make decisions with confidence, and work toward a future with fewer (or no) medications…
This podcast is for you.
Now, grab some earbuds, and let's walk this road to remission together.
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Diabetes is usually framed as a blood sugar problem. But blood sugar is what we measure, not where the problem starts. In this episode, we explain four reasons diabetes is a muscle problem, not just a blood sugar problem, and why muscle plays a central role in glucose control and insulin resistance. We cover: Why muscle is the primary place glucose is storedHow GLUT4 acts as the “door” that lets sugar into muscle…without insulin!How modern life reduces muscle’s ability to do its jobWhy muscle...
Most people already know what they should eat to improve their blood sugar. That’s not the problem. In this episode, we break down five reasons knowing what to eat doesn’t always translate into doing it, and why that’s not a character flaw. We cover: · How too many choices (the buffet effect) sabotage decisions · Why environment beats willpower · How stress hijacks the brain and drives quick-energy eating · &n...
The Diabetes Remission Roadmap is a weekly podcast hosted by two pharmacists on a mission to empower you on your roadmap to remission from Type 2 diabetes. We'll equip you with the tools you need to master your meals, movement, mindset, and more to lower your blood sugar, ditch your diabetes medications, and flip the script that says Type 2 diabetes means medications for life. If you are tired of growing medication lists, rushed visits to the doctor's office, and feeling like a cog in the med...
Hi listeners! Statins are commonly recommended for people with diabetes, but the reasons why can be confusing. Especially when your doctor only spends a few minutes with you. In this episode, we break down how cholesterol relates to cardiometabolic risk, how statin decisions can be made, and where tools like coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring can help. Our goal is simple: help you understand the conversation so you can have better, more informed discussions with your healthcare team. And t...
Hi listeners! This Rapid-Fire Friday hits three questions you need to know the answer to on your road to remission! Inside this episode, we break down: Does dried fruit actually remove fiber (and why does it matter)? How do I know if what I’m doing is actually working to get off meds or if I’m just managing symptoms and numbers? Is it wrong to want fewer meds even if my doctor says I’m stable? Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes? Grab your earbuds and...
Hi listeners! The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are out, and for the first time in decades, they’re pointing in a direction that actually supports metabolic health. In this episode, we break down what the guidelines finally get right for blood sugar and Type 2 diabetes, where they still fall short, and why guidelines alone don’t change health: implementation does. We cover: · Why “eat real food” is the biggest win in the new guidelines · &n...
Hi listeners! In this episode, you’ll learn not one, not two, but THREE shocking facts about our past. Other than chuckling at our "embarrassing past," you will take away: - Why changing your habits isn’t an admission that you are wrong, but recognition that the situation changed. -The mindset shift that takes your from struggling to thriving -How shame and attachment to identity keep you stuck All this and more! We might have had just a little too much fun on this episode…if there was such a...
Hi listeners! This week we tackle the dreaded “F” word keeping your blood sugar high. And yes, it is EXACTLY what you think it is: Friction (that’s what you were thinking, right?) We dive into the importance of putting more friction on the habits that keep your blood sugar high, while removing the friction on the habits that will help bring your blood sugar down…for good! From combining TV watching with exercise, hiding away those sweet and salty snacks, and getting your gym clothes out the n...
Hi listeners! In today’s episode, we’re zooming out from blood sugar numbers and talking about two factors that quietly determine whether health changes actually stick. Most people are taught to manage diabetes by focusing harder on food rules, medications, and numbers. But without managing energy and expectations, even the best plan eventually falls apart. In this episode, we break down: Why going “all in” often leads to burnout instead of progressHow misaligned expectations drain energy and...
In this episode (and dare we say masterclass) of The Diabetes Remission Roadmap, Cory gets to interview our FIRST PODCAST GUEST in the show’s history (while Brian shovels snow in Ohio). Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is an exercise physiologist and fitness pioneer and he helps unpack why muscle is one of the most powerful tools for improving blood sugar and insulin resistance. Dr. Ben explains how muscle acts as a metabolic “sink” for glucose, allowing blood sugar to be absorbed and stored even without ...
Hi listeners! In today’s episode, we’re talking about something most parents have never been told — how early our relationship with sugar is actually formed. Long before children choose candy on their own, their brains are already being wired for sweetness. In fact, research shows taste preferences can begin in utero, and the modern food environment only accelerates that conditioning once kids are born. We’ll unpack: How early sugar exposure shapes taste preferences and cravingsWhy we’r...
This Rapid-Fire Friday hits three questions almost every motivated rebel asks at some point on the remission journey. Inside this episode we break down: • The Dawn Effect why your morning blood sugar jumps even when you “did everything right” the night before • CGM Malfunctions what’s normal, what’s user error, and what actually matters for decision-making • Strength vs Pilates can Pilates count as enough… or do you truly need muscle-building work to fix insulin resistance? If you’re ...
Most people with Type 2 are taught to “just control your portions.” But here’s the problem… tiny portions don’t fix big hunger. And they definitely don’t fix insulin resistance. In this episode, we break down why what you eat matters far more than how much you eat. When you choose foods with real satiety—protein-forward, fiber-rich, energizing foods—your appetite naturally calms down. Cravings fade. Blood sugar steadies. And portion control stops feeling like a daily fight. You’ll learn ...
Every health show this week is warning you about carbs. We’re doing the opposite. In this Thanksgiving episode, we’re talking about the one thing that strengthens your mindset, reduces stress, and helps you stay consistent — gratitude. No food guilt. No fear. Just two pharmacists helping you focus on what really moves the needle when the holidays feel messy. Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes? Grab your earbuds and listen in. Brian & Cory D...
Ever feel like every food decision comes with a side of confusion? In this rapid-fire episode, Brian and Cory answer listener questions about three things that trip up almost everyone with Type 2: • Whole wheat vs white pasta and whether it actually matters for your blood sugar • Hidden sugars in everyday foods that pretend to be “healthy” • Measuring food and whether it’s helpful… or just another thing to stress about If you’ve ever stared at a label, second-guessed a meal, or wondered why...
Cory just got back from traveling, and couldn't believe how much free sugar was offered before most people had even finished their morning coffee. But here’s where the debate starts…Brian pushes back. Because sugar is a problem… but it’s not the only problem. In this episode, we break down why the food industry wants you to blame fat, big pharma wants you to blame sugar, and why the truth sits somewhere in the messy middle. If you’ve ever felt confused about what actually causes Type 2 diabet...
Breaking news for anyone on GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy): major patient assistance programs are being dropped for Medicare patients. In this emergency episode, Cory unpacks what this means, why it’s another wake-up call to stop outsourcing your health to a system built on profit, and how to protect yourself from skyrocketing costs and dependency. You’ll hear what’s really behind the decision, what patients should expect next, and why building strength, improving insulin sensi...
Most people with Type 2 diabetes are stuck in patterns they know aren’t working — but can’t seem to break. They follow doctor’s orders, take the medications, and get their labs checked... yet still feel tired, frustrated, and dependent. In this episode, Brian breaks down why that happens — and how the illusion of control from medication keeps so many people trapped in the patient mindset. You’ll learn the key difference between the Patient Mindset (getting things done to you) and the Rebel M...
Would a good Father want His child to stay diabetic, sick, and stuck on medications forever? Of course not. But that’s exactly what the modern sick-care system quietly expects — take your meds, manage your numbers, come back every six months… forever. In this episode, we unpack why that is not God’s plan for your life. You’ll discover how He designed your body with incredible healing power, why the current system focuses on management instead of root causes, and how faith and physiology work ...
Most of our pharmacy friends don’t realize the 4 truths that changed everything for us. In this episode, Brian shares those truths, why they caused a divide with the traditional pharmacy world, and his personal story of falling into — and escaping — the diabetes trap. If you’re tired of meds piling up and feeling stuck, this episode will give you a fresh lens and real hope. Ready to take control of your health and stop settling for “managed” diabetes? Grab your earbuds and listen in. Br...
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