33. A Weight Neutral Approach to Diabetes with Glenys Oyston, RDN

Glenys Oyston, RDN is a Texas-based Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and body image coach who helps recover from eating and body image issues created by toxic diet culture through the non-diet approach. She was the co-host of the Dietitians Unplugged Podcast and is a co-creator of the Haes-aligned online program, Self-Care for Diabetes. You can find Glenys at daretonotdiet.com.   [0:01-3:50] Introductions Introducing our guest   [3:51- 15:26] Understanding Diabetes and its Effect on the Body Differentiating type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes Identifying other types of diabetes How does type 2 diabetes occur? Trying to understand the correlation between diabetes and weight gain The “pre-diabetes” category   [15:27 - 43:44] Debunking the Myth of Weight Loss to Resolve Diabetes Debunking the myth that weight loss is the ultimate solution for diabetes Emphasizing the importance of values to guide movement  Examples of exercises for an active lifestyle How sleep helps the body regulate sugar levels Stress, anxiety, trauma, and other areas that you can work on to improve the overall health    [33:46 -] Managing and Eliminating Diabetes Diagnosis Shame Breaking down the stigma of diabetes diagnosis Is there such a thing as reversing diabetes diagnosis? Explaining the tragic yet common cycle of starvation to keep blood sugar levels low How non-diet restriction works best for people with diabetes Eliminating the fear of medication to mitigate effects of diabetes   [43:45 – 45:40] Outro Where can you find Glenys Oyston?    Resources Mentioned:  Glenys Oyston's Website Glenys Oyston's Facebook Page Self Care For Diabetes Self Care For Diabetes Free Guide   Tweetable Quotes:  “People get to pick how they take care of themselves.” - Glenys Oyston   “The truth is, diabetes is a progressive condition, you will probably need more medication as times go by.”  - Glenys Oyston   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode.   You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at [email protected]