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Your Diabetes Breakthrough

204 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings

Your Diabetes Breakthrough Podcast is hosted by Tracy Herbert, who is an expert in diabetes. She shares insights on living healthy with or without diabetes. Tracy is a bestselling author, speaker, diabetes coach, and rode her bicycle 3,527 miles across the US to spread diabetes awareness. This podcast will include up-to-date research information, interviews with other experts, and insights from living successfully with Type 1 Diabetes for 40 years.

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103 Use This Root and Berry in Your Battle Against Diabetes cancer and other Health Issues

August 26, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 8.81 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares the latest research on how the molecules in strawberries called fisetin reduces diabetes  complications in mice and has shown improvement on blood sugar control in mice with Type 1 diabetes. Can this be the next breakthrough for diabetes? In other news turmeric is proving highly beneficial in helping with diabetes control, heart disease, cancer, and many other health issues. This research will blow your mind like it has mine.

102 The Key to Better Health is Better Habits

August 19, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 8.94 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares a new way to develop better habits and keys to getting rid of habits that don’t support our health and goals.

101 Biohacking Your Way to Better Health

August 12, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.1 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares information on biohacking our health with some tips from Silicon Valley mogul Dave Asprey. She shares strategies on what she does and interesting new things that Dave Asprey has found useful in good health and could be the wave of the future.

100 - Celebrating 100 Episodes of Fighting Diabetes and Spreading Hope

August 05, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert celebrates the 100th podcast of Your Diabetes Breakthrough. The tables are turned as she is being interviewed and shares insight of over 41 years of living with Type 1 diabetes. Link to Diabetes Technology Advocacy Foundation: https://www.diabetestechnologyadvocacyfoundation.com/

099 12-Weeks to Lowering Your A1c

July 29, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.6 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert walks you through a 12=week plan to help lower blood sugar levels, ultimately resulting in a lower A1c. These simple strategies will help anyone wanting to get their blood sugar under control, just like it helped her. How drinking diet soft drinks increases insulin and adds calories: https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/diet-soda-weight-gain-metabolism-insulin-brain-fat-metabolic-syndrome.html The Cochrane Report on size of plates: https://www.cochrane.org/ne...

098 How to Reduce Belly Fat

July 22, 2019 08:00 - 21 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares 13 tips on how to reduce belly fat based on research and studies, along with her own personal experience. Hang around to the end for a bonus tip. Links to research and resources mentioned on the podcast: Normal weight people with belly fat greater risk of dying from heart disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26551006 Eat low carb to reduce belly fat: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23671029/ Alcohol benefits and risks: https://www.ncbi...

097 How to Curb Your Cravings

July 15, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 7.93 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert explains how our cravings can get the best of us and how to control them! Tracy shares strategies backed up scientific research, proving that it is possible to curb our cravings. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES: Stress affects women more than men study” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24879886/ Sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3619301/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26612385 Men and protein: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P...

096 Health Strategies from the Longest Living People in the World

July 08, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 10.6 MB

In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares strategies from Dan Buettner who along with National Geographic studied the longest living people in the world. We dig deep in their behaviors, their beliefs, and daily activities. This is one podcast you must not miss because some of these tools could help you live up to 14 years longer and with better health.

095 Dr. Corinne Weaver on Breathing and How to Reduce Stress

July 01, 2019 08:00 - 21 minutes - 12.4 MB

Dr. Corinne Weaver In this podcast Tracy Herbert interviews Dr. Corinne Weaver for a second time. Dr. Weaver shares ways to breathe properly, along with tips on how to reduce stress, and a simple way to improve sleep. Learn about Dr. Wearver's NO More Meds Movement at: www.nomoremedsmovement.com

094 Interview with Dr. Corinne Weaver on Best Practices for Living Healthy with Diabetes

June 24, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 10.6 MB

Dr. Corinne Weaver In this podcast Tracy Herbert interviews Dr. Corinne Weaver who shares the importance of understanding food allergies as it relates to higher levels of inflammation. She shares strategies on how to eliminate certain foods that we could cause an allergic response. Dr. Weaver also offers suggestions on how she treats her patients living with diabetes, including me. Website: www.nomoremedsmovement.com

093 Muscle Your Way to Better Health and Diabetes Control

June 17, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 10.6 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares how muscle strength improves blood sugar control, lowers the risk of developing certain cancers, reduces resting blood pressure, and the list goes on. Some of our everyday activities burn more calories than you might realize. These following scientific articles are mind boggling: Study on High Intensity Interval Training and blood glucose for Type 2 diabetes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4334091/ HIIT and Type 2: https://www.scienced...

092 An Extraordinary Young Man and His Lessons on Attitude and Perspective

June 10, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 9.06 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert interviews Race Zwieg, who has a passion for life and lives it to the fullest.  Race has a exceptional attitude and perspective for such a young man dealing with Type 1 diabetes. You will be inspired! Name:  Race Zwieg Email:  [email protected] JDRF One Walk Team donations:           https://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?team_id=284404&pg=team&fr_id=7795

091 Top Ten Low or No Cost Strategies for Better Health

June 03, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares the top 10 ways to stay healthy that is free or low cost. Things like: strategies to lower high blood pressure, tiredness, how chronic pain is bad for our health, mood, and diabetes, gut issues, headaches, candida overgrowth, acid reflux, being in a bad mood, the importance of good teeth, our feet are important, and a few more bonuses.

090 How to Fight Free Radicals for Better Health

May 27, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.39 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert explains: what free radicals are, why they are bad for our health, ways to reduces them, where and how free radicals effect our bodies, and how antioxidants are helpful in fighting free radicals.

089 This Simple Secret to Better Health is Everywhere but Often Forgotten

May 20, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 6.99 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares tips on the importance of drinking water and staying properly hydrated. Tracy answers the following questions and much more: How much water should we drink? Is water really that important? If I drink other things isn’t that good enough? Replacing unhealthy drinks with water is better for our health and our pocketbooks. Link to Your Diabetes Breakthrough podcast on artificial sweeteners: https://yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/036/

086 Surefire Ways to Stay Motivated Guaranteed

April 29, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.03 MB

084 The Diabetes Connection between a Plant a Protein and Taxes

April 15, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 8.92 MB

082 Could Your Blood be the Key to Weight Loss and Better Health

April 01, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 9.54 MB

078 Having Enough of This Important Mineral Could be Lifesaving

March 04, 2019 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.25 MB

077 Could this be the Real Secret to Weight Loss

February 25, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 9.72 MB

076 Can coffee really reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

February 18, 2019 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.31 MB

075 Surefire Ways to a Longer and Healthier Life

February 11, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 8.68 MB

074 The Truth About Blood Sugar Fluctuations

February 04, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 6.75 MB

073 Potential Reason for Diabetes, Weight Gain, and Other Diseases

January 28, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 5.87 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares research on the damaging effects on too much inflammation and tips on ways to reduce it. Mentioned Links: WebMD article Type 2 diabetes guide and inflammation: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/type-2-diabetes-guide/inflammation-and-diabetes#1 US National Library of Medicine – Inflammation, Stress, and Diabetes article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1087185/

072 Simple Strategy to Lose Weight, Save Money, and Lower Blood Sugars

January 21, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.31 MB

071 The Secret to Motivating Yourself Toward Better Health Choices

January 14, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6 MB

070 Six Surefire Ways to Eliminate the Winter Blues

January 07, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 4.87 MB

069 A New You in a New Year

December 31, 2018 08:00 - 7 minutes - 4.81 MB

068 Encouraging New Report About Blood Sugar, Activity, and Longevity

December 24, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 5.96 MB

067 Simple Tricks to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

December 17, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.01 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares strategies on how to keep the holidays from sabotaging your health.

066 How to Make Next Year the Healthiest Year Ever

December 10, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 9.78 MB

065 Could This be the Weight Loss Missing Link

December 03, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.27 MB

In today's podcast Tracy Herbert reveals a simple strategy that will help you get to your ideal body weight and stay there. The Daily Mail UK article link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3343129/Take-portion-sizes-1950s-beat-obesity-say-scientists-warn-portions-20-years-ballooned.html Here’s the Wansink B. and Wansink C.S. study which talks about the Last Supper and portion size: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4337741/#cit0108 This link is to the study wh...

064 How to be Thankful When the Odds are Stacked Against You

November 26, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 5.69 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares the importance of expressing gratitude for good health and how to be thankful whatever the circumstance. She shares the benefits and strategies for having a grateful heart.

063 How this Kitchen Item Could be the Next Big Thing for your Health

November 19, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 5.6 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares the latest research on a low-cost kitchen item can improve your health. Medical College of Georgia Study – Baking Soda, Spleen, and Lower Inflammation: https://medicalxpress.com/print443843781.html Journal of Immunology: http://www.jimmunol.org/content/early/2018/04/14/jimmunol.1701605 Dr Axe link to his report: https://draxe.com/baking-soda-uses/ Bill Sardi’s report on the study: http://knowledgeofhealth.com/the-baking-soda-cure-for-alm...

062 Does the Diabetes Cancer Link Put You at Risk?

November 12, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.21 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert talks about the research she has been studying at great links between the diabetes and cancer risk. This podcast isn’t to frighten us but to give us necessary tools to fight both diabetes and cancer. It’s a must listen! Cancer and Diabetes Association by gender: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-018-4664-5 Link between cancer and diabetes: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322517.php More in-depth information from the American Diab...

061: You Are Not Alone! Learn from Others Living with Diabetes at an ADA Event

November 05, 2018 08:00 - 19 minutes - 12.3 MB

In the podcast, Tracy Herbert interviews people she met at an American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure event. Each person shares tips and strategies that will help you take control of your diabetes, health, and help us to remember we’re not alone.

060: How One Client Eliminated Prediabetes in Three Months

October 29, 2018 08:00 - 13 minutes - 7.89 MB

In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares a portion of an interview with a client who had prediabetes. They discuss the strategies that helped him take control in a short period of time and now be prediabetes free.

059: New Research - Expert Reveals How To Save Your Eyes!

October 22, 2018 14:14 - 9 minutes - 6.2 MB

In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares the latest research she found describing the correlation between dry eyes, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetes eye health. Just like she does every week she shares ways to avoid diabetes complications.

058: Keep Weight Off: Three Simple Solutions That Work

October 15, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.03 MB

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares how using this 3M Formula will help you lose weight and most importantly, keep it off. The 3M Formula: Mind – Mouth - Move Mind Go to podcast #5 and #6 www.yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/005 www.yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/006 Mouth Go to podcast #8 www.yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/008 Move Go to podcast #10 www.yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/010   For more podcasts on Weight loss go to: Podcast #19 on loosing weight the healthy w...

057: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Of The Keto Diet

October 08, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 6.68 MB

In this podcast, Tracy Herbert talks about several new studies regarding the long-term effects of the Keto diet.  She also discusses the Blue Zones Project along with the value of Mediterranean diet for good health. Blue Zones Article Article in EureakAlert Mayo Clinic Mediterranean diet To find more about the Diabetes Cruise or to sign up for the 31 Day’s To Optimal Health email series, go to: https://tracyherbert.com

056: Fool-Proof Methods to Better Health Every Time - Guaranteed!

October 01, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 6.4 MB

In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares how this single decision can help improve your health while accomplishing your goals.

055: Why Don’t I Have More Energy?

September 24, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.04 MB

In this podcast, Tracy Herbert talks about how to recharge your batteries when you find yourself low on energy.  Learn what depletes energy and what to do to get it back. Check out podcast 35 on getting the proper sleep https://yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/035 Check out podcast 54 meditation and how it has helped me https://yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/054 Check out podcast 26 about exercise https://yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/026 Check out podcast 14 on supplements https://yourdiabetesbreak...

054: This Ancient Practice Will Improve Your Health

September 17, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 8.98 MB

In this podcast, Tracy Herbert covers the benefits of meditation for good health and how it has helped her reduce stress, sleep better, and lowered blood pressure. Here’s a link to an article that provides scientific studies that support the health benefits of meditation. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-benefits-of-meditation   This link is to an article in Medical News Today titled What is the best type of meditation? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320392.php   Binaural Be...

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