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Western Medicine’s Short-Sighted Attempt At Treating Type 2 Diabetes

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Western Medicine is looking at insulin all wrong.

Everywhere I turn, I see people taking diabetes medications that stimulate their pancreas to pump out MORE insulin…

And when that’s not enough, they’re prescribed insulin injections.

  • Insulin: A hormone known to cause weight gain. 
  • Insulin: A hormone known to cause insulin resistance. 
  • Insulin: A hormone that can be your greatest weapon or your worst enemy. 

It doesn’t matter if the insulin is coming from your pancreas or an injection; the outcome is the same. 

Western Medicine is taking something that’s totally repairable and making it…worse.

Because here’s the thing:

Having Type 2 Diabetes does NOT mean you need more insulin.

It actually means that your body has become so “resistant” to high levels of insulin that you require MORE than normal to keep your blood sugar in range.

BIIIG difference.

The solution here is NOT more insulin—that’s just adding gasoline to the fire.

More insulin = more insulin resistance.

The solution is to reverse “insulin resistance” and become “insulin sensitive” by harnessing the power of LOW insulin.

This is a complete paradigm shift.

And this is groundbreaking because it means that T2D is not just preventable, but REPAIRABLE. 

So instead of treating Type 2 Diabetes with stronger & stronger medications at the expense of your HEALTH for the rest of your life…

You can simply reap the rewards of LOW insulin and reverse diabetes naturally.

It’s too bad Western Medicine ISN’T using insulin to its advantage because if they were, they’d be getting results like my clients:

  • Blood sugar readings in the healthy, non-diabetic range…
  • A1C results under 6.5 (or better yet, 5.7!)…
  • Reversal of most diabetes symptoms…
  • Helping people get safely OFF medications…
  • Remission from T2D after years (or decades!) of suffering…

Not a single pill or injection on the market can do this for you… 

But don’t underestimate what your body can do.

So now I’m curious:

Are you using insulin to your advantage? Or did you fall prey to Western Medicine’s short-sighted attempt of “treating” T2D?

Ready to learn more? Be sure to save your seat for my FREE masterclass, “The 3 Evidence-Based Strategies to Repair Your Blood Sugar & A1C”.

Choose a date & time here:

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High Morning (Fasting) Blood Sugar?

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It must be frustrating to wake up with HIGH blood sugar when you haven’t eaten for 8+ hours…

So let me share why this happens and why I think you should stop freaking out about it.

Let’s talk about Dawn Phenomenon. ✨

Dawn Phenomenon is a term to describe high blood sugar in the mornings, particularly in people with Type 2 Diabetes.

But this number isn’t driven by FOOD—it’s driven by HORMONES.

In other words, your morning blood sugar is NOT an accurate reflection of last night’s dinner. Rather, it’s driven by a notorious little hormone called C O R T I S O L .

You see, part of cortisol’s job is to raise our blood sugar for quick bursts of energy—it’s like jet fuel compared to caffeine!

And it just so happens that cortisol peaks in the morning, causing a rise in blood sugar completely unrelated to food. ☀️

Oftentimes, a person’s morning blood sugar is the highest of their ENTIRE DAY.

The difference between someone who experiences Dawn Phenomenon and someone who doesn’t is a little problem called “insulin resistance”.

Insulin resistance makes it damn-near impossible to keep your numbers down.

The takeaway?

High fasting blood sugar doesn’t necessarily mean you ate something “bad” the night before.

Again, this is driven by CORTISOL—not food.

A high morning number just means you’re dealing with some level of insulin resistance.

The good news? You can repair insulin resistance—and when you do, your fasting blood sugar, A1C & all those pesky symptoms will follow suit. Simple as that. 👌🏽

For now, take your fasting blood sugar with a grain of salt (figuratively). 😉

Not sure where to start?

Sign up for my FREE Diabetes Masterclass where I’ll cover the top strategies my clients use to get OFF meds and put Type 2 Diabetes in REMISSION!

Save your seat HERE!

(Hint: most people are going about this allll wrong!)

7 Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms To Pay Attention To

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Don’t ignore these symptoms.

Symptoms are your body’s way of telling you it’s under stress. It’s your body’s way of screaming that something’s not right.

Left unchecked, these subtle symptoms can lead to more serious problems like blindness, amputations, memory loss and kidney failure…

So while these may seem like minor inconveniences or you might be inclined to brush them off as unrelated, they’re the most common symptoms I see in people with Type 2 Diabetes.

Inside The Type 2 Transformation Program, we address ALL of these symptoms by repairing insulin resistance, and I’m a firm believer you should settle for no less.

This is not a band aid approach—it’s a TRUE solution to fix what’s broken.

This is how my clients get off meds & put diabetes in remission…while eating delicious, REAL food.

Wanna learn how?
Be sure to register for my FREE masterclass:
3 Evidence-Based Strategies to Repair Your Blood Sugar & A1C

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“Will going vegetarian lower my blood sugar?”

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So many people struggle to get their A1C below 6 after switching to a vegan, vegetarian or plant-based diet…

And you might be wondering why that is.

After all, it sure looks good on paper to load up on veggies, beans & whole grains!

But we need to clear up the misunderstanding, because this approach points a finger at the WRONG foods.

You see—beef, pork, chicken, turkey, wild game & seafood have NOTHING to do with diabetes…

From a blood sugar perspective, these foods aren’t a problem at ALL.

  • They won’t turn to sugar in your bloodstream…
  • They won’t raise your A1C…
  • And avoiding them isn’t gonna solve your blood sugar woes.

The unsexy TRUTH of the situation is this:

Carbohydrate restriction is a REQUIREMENT, not an option, for true blood sugar control.

Why? Because all carbohydrates (except fiber) turn to sugar in your body. Every. Damn. Time.

This is true whether we’re talking about the carbohydrates in cookies, pastries & ice cream…

OR the carbohydrates in quinoa, beans & oatmeal.

Once carbohydrates go through the digestive process, they enter your bloodstream as sugar molecules.

This is science, not “theory”…

And THIS is how high carb foods are wreaking havoc on your blood sugar.

The problem is, most vegan, vegetarian and plant-based diets are very HIGH in carbs (it just comes with the territory).

Have you bought into the vegan/vegetarian/plant-based myth? Could this be why you’re still struggling to get your numbers down?

I hope this cleared things up.

Your anti-vegan nutritionist,
Mallory

What is RESTART®?

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RESTART® is a guided, comprehensive 5-week program designed to replace processed, health-disrupting foods with nutrient-dense, real food. The program is lead by a certified holistic nutritionist who guides and supports you through this transformational journey.
Nutritional education and a whole food diet is paired with an online support group moderated by yours truly. ❤ This multifaceted, empowering combination not only makes RESTART® enjoyable, but sustainable. After all, this isn’t about a “quick fix”!
Small groups meet once a week to discuss relevant topics led by their instructor. These meetings will equip you with time-honored nutritional wisdom that will never go out of style—so apply liberally each and every day! The entire first week is dedicated to preparation, meaning you don’t need to anticipate what to eat or where to start prior to beginning the program.
With a 21-day sugar detox built into the program, you will experience the power of unadulterated, real food in the absence of “food-like substances”. By eliminating sugar and common food triggers, this 21-day challenge helps participants uncover food sensitivities that may be contributing to digestive issues, autoimmune flares, sleep disorders, anxiety, skin conditions, joint pain and, of course, energy fluctuations associated with blood sugar dysregulation.
The online support group boosts motivation, improves accountability, provides culinary inspiration and fosters a sense of community amongst participants. I encourage you to share your successes, your struggles, your questions and, of course, what you’re eating! While all three components of the program are pivotal, I find the support group to be invaluable.

Whether you would like to become more well-versed in the science of nutrition, incorporate more nutrient-dense foods into your life, take the primary (and least-invasive) steps toward addressing your health concerns, or cultivate your own circle of like-minded individuals, RESTART® would be of great value to you!

 I look forward to supporting you in your real food journey!

Sincerely,

Mallory Nowak, NTP

Weekly course materials are as follows:
  • Week 1: Preparation for your real food sugar detox
  • Week 2: Your digestive check-in
  • Week 3: What sugar really does in your body
  • Week 4: The truth about fats
  • Week 5: How to move forward and CELEBRATE!

* $249/person. See Services for upcoming classes and promotional offers. Virtual (online) classes are available for those who are not local to the Sacramento area. Contact us to sign up today!

“This was by far the most impactful nutrition/lifestyle change program that I have ever participated in. 🙌🏼”

― Alma P.

“Prior to RESTART – I was puffy! My eyes, hands and feet felt tight. Now I know what triggers this reaction, NO more grains and sugar! My husband and Mom shared this journey with me and we ALL felt full and overall more balanced with sleep, our moods more consistent.”

― Andrea N.

“A 21 day program that can create healthy habits for the rest of your life is a program I would recommend to anyone. During the program, I had increased energy, felt full all day, lost 7 pounds, and felt like my inflammation went down. I developed a better relationship with my kitchen and meal prepping … Continue reading Ash C.

― Ash C.

“Thank you, Mallory, for everything you taught me. It has become a part of my life everyday.”

― Carol H.

“This class was packed full of information that I will share with my friends and family!!!! It’s made a lasting impact on how I feed my body!”

― Jill B.

“Mallory’s expertise on the subjects we discussed was unprecedented. She was so thoroughly informed about all we discussed & to have that information passed on to me was a true blessing.”

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