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Remission isn’t a miracle; it’s a plan with numbers, timelines, and habits that actually fit real life. We break down the American Diabetes Association (ADA)-backed definition—A1C under 6.5 or fasting glucose under 126, held for three months without meds—and translate it into daily actions you can start today. From minimizing processed foods to stacking short walks after meals, the goal is metabolic stability you can feel: steadier energy, clearer focus, and a body that finally responds.

Coach Nik guides you through the core levers that move glucose the most with the least friction. We zoom in on why a 5–15% reduction in body fat can reboot insulin sensitivity, how protein-forward meals and fiber-rich carbs flatten spikes, and why under-eating backfires. You’ll learn to reframe weight loss as stress mastery: cortisol fuels visceral fat and restless nights, so simple breath breaks, sunlight walks, and stronger sleep routines become high-yield tools. Movement becomes medicine with micro-bouts, post-meal walks, and two to three strength sessions a week that turn muscle into your glucose sink.

We also talk strategy with your healthcare team—what to ask, how to track A1C and other markers, and when it’s safe to discuss tapering meds. Ideal candidates, modified paths for complex cases, and the importance of long-term support all make the roadmap realistic and humane. No all-or-nothing rules, no punishment, just clear steps that compound: better food, daily movement, restorative sleep, and a calmer nervous system. If remission is on your 2026 list, this conversation shows how to turn it into milestones you can measure and celebrate.

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Healthy Strategies for Diabetes Episode: Healthy Coping (1 out of 7)

Why healthy coping is the first self-care behavior for Type 2 diabetes and how stress, grief, and seasons can quietly disrupt blood sugar. Practical tools include journaling, short bursts of movement, joy habits, and asking your care team for support.

• seven self-care behaviors overview and focus on coping
• how to spot unhealthy coping like overeating, isolation, and rising alcohol use
• simple test for whether a behavior supports health goals
• stress and grief as drivers of cravings and glucose swings
• pattern tracking across seasons, anniversaries, and triggers
• journaling to surface themes and guide small changes
• rediscovering fun as metabolic medicine and motivation
• micro-movement, breathing, and meditation for quick resets
• leaning on faith, community, and your care team for support

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Here is a clear, evidence-backed path to type 2 diabetes remission and how to talk with your care team about making a practical plan. From A1C targets to stress, food, movement, and support, the goal is doable with guidance and steady habits.

• definition of remission and A1C target
• ADA research and why it matters now
• stigma, stress, and environmental drivers
• remission versus cure and realistic goals
• candidacy at different starting A1C levels
• weight loss focused on body fat, not muscle
• nutrition structure and plate-building
• movement, strength training, and sleep
• clinical coordination and medication tapering
• questions to bring to your next appointment
• encouragement, accountability, and next steps

Share this episode with someone you love who has type 2 diabetes, listen on repeat, talk with your healthcare team about remission, and get excited about turning the page on your plan.

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Stepping into this next chapter of health should feel empowering not overwhelming.

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