Episode 71: Mothering in an Epidemic of Diabetes with Diabetes Expert, Dr. Beverly Yates

We are mothering in unprecedented times and sometimes it can feel like we are swimming upstream when it comes to feeding our children. Sugar inundates our society in every turn, at every birthday party, holiday, and reason to celebrate. It is also the main ingredient that Big food companies use to get our kids addicted to their chemical concoctions. Their "dead" food contributes to the countless illness and diseases plaguing our children. It's criminal. This way of living and eating has led to over 34.2 million Americans, that's over 1 in 10, having diabetes, and 88 million American adults, that's 1 in 3, having prediabetes. Our food system and culture are creating more sickness in our kids and at this rate, we have a bleak future. My amazing guest, Dr. Beverly Yates, is on a mission to help 3 million people heal from type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Not only is she a diabetes expert, but she also has over 27 years of experience working with people who struggle with blood sugar issues. We dive into what exactly is diabetes, the different types of this disease, and how we can pave a new way for ourselves, our children, and the world. I love how she shares that each of us requires a unique nutritional way of eating and the importance that we embrace our individual needs over diet fads and trends. She also helps us understand the fundamental aspects that create this disease and what we can do to not become another statistic. Dr. Beverly dives into simple ways of managing our blood sugar and exactly how we can build our plate to feed our and our children's beautiful bodies. This is such a great conversation, as she plants so many seeds for us to learn and grow from!