Your Diabetes Breakthrough
204 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsYour 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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53: This Health Manifesto Could Save Your Life!
September 10, 2018 08:00 - 16 minutes - 10 MBIn today’s podcast Tracy Herbert shares how adopting these principles will change your life if you adopt them. Check out podcast #23 Mind Over Medicine https://yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/023/ Listen to podcast 39 about lowering your cholesterol https://yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/039/ Check out podcast 14 on supplements https://yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/014/ Go back and listen to podcast 4 and 5 where I talk about the importance of mindset. https://yourdiabetesbreakthro...
052: Could This New Research Put Type 2 Diabetes In Remission?
September 03, 2018 08:00 - 7 minutes - 4.82 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares new research that has the promise of putting Type 2 diabetes in remission and could help with weight loss. This “magic pill” should be ready for human trials in the next 12 to 18 months.
051: How To Have A Happy Healthier Life... Even If Negative Thinking Sometimes Holds You Back
August 27, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.32 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares how she deals with negative thinking and provides strategies on ways to remove those thoughts. If you find negative thinking derailing you, this podcast will help you get back on track.
050: Celebrating 50 Episodes Of Sharing Unique Ways To Live Better With Diabetes
August 20, 2018 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this podcast Tracy Herbert celebrates the 50th episode of Your Diabetes Breakthrough by reviewing the Top-10 favorite podcasts…. And add a some new things too. Here they are: Number 10: Podcast #36 Artificial Sweeteners – The Good – The Bad – The Ugly https://yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/036/ Number 9: Podcast #16 Improving Blood Pressure With Or Without Diabetes https://yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/016/ Number 8: Podcast #31 The Latest Amazing Diabetes Research https://yourdiabetesbreakth...
049: Seven Days To A New You! Learn How!
August 13, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.54 MBIn today’s podcast, Tracy Herbert shares how those who live the longest do it, and shares an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Be sure to stay through to the end of the show………….climb on board and let’s do it TOGETHER! Go here to find out more about the Diabetes Cruise: Click Here >>>
048: Myths, Misconceptions, And Facts About Diabetes That You Must Know!
August 06, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.12 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert goes in to detail on questions she gets frequently about diabetes. Want to know which are myths or misconceptions? Listen and discover truths about reversing diabetes, sugar, exercise, illness, cinnamon, and other common questions. Here’s the study about seniors who have prediabetes, are inactive, and are at a greater risk of developing Type 2: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322640.php Does cinnamon have a role in lowering blood sugar for people wit...
047: Surefire Ways To Good Health By Avoiding This...
July 30, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.98 MBTracy Herbert shares in this podcast how past research has proven faulty and skewed the facts about this product, and how this S word is killing people. Report about those who consume added sugar and the increased risk of heart disease https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24493081 Correlation between insulin resistance, diabetes, and cancer https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3595327/ Sugar Industry and Heart Disease https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-a...
046: Surefire Ways To Getting Better Blood Sugar Control That You Probably Have Not Tried Before!
July 23, 2018 08:00 - 16 minutes - 10.1 MBIn today’s podcast, Tracy Herbert will be sharing tips on ways to get better blood sugar control that even your doctor may not know.
045: Zero Cost Fun Strategies To Improve Health And Longevity!
July 16, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 9.5 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares the importance of walking to reduce the risk of developing diabetes, or lower your blood sugar, if you have diabetes. In addition, walking helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risk of breast cancer, and improves brain function, plus a whole lot more. This study shows how walking lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and improves blood sugar levels: http://atvb.ahajournals.org/content/33/5/1085.long Want more information on Tracy's accountability ...
044: What Every Person Who Wants To Keep The Weight Off Must To Know!
July 09, 2018 08:00 - 18 minutes - 11.4 MBWant to know how to keep the weight off after successfully losing it? In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares strategies to keep the weight off for the rest of your life. Below is a link to the 2008 Nurses Health Study on the importance of sleep for weight loss: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18239586?dopt=Citation Here is a link to my podcast on sleep: http://yourdiabetesbreakthrough.com/035 How to connect with Tracy: https://www.tracyherbert.com/contact-tracy/
043: How To Be More Successful In Life And Health
July 02, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.2 MBWant to be more successful? In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares tips on what some of the most successful people do each day, and how starting out the morning this way makes all the difference. Need help getting extra sleep? Check out podcast 35. Here is the link >>>
042: Four Keys To Improve Your Health
June 25, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.29 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares how to set goals, break those goals down, and how to deal with setbacks and challenges that come along the way. These stories and strategies will inspire everyone to view challenges in a new light.
041: What Your Doctor May Not Know About Reversing Type II Diabetes
June 18, 2018 08:00 - 17 minutes - 10.6 MBTracy Herbert talks about what your doctor may not know about diabetes remission. She shares what several medical doctors are doing with their patients to reverse Type 2 diabetes. References: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, The Quick Start Guide by Dr. Jason Fung MD https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/reverse-type-2-diabetes-the-quick-start-guide 8 Steps to Reversing Diabesity by Dr. Mark Hyman MD http://drhyman.com/blog/2011/11/17/8-steps-to-reversing-diabesity/ Dr. Barnard’s Pro...
040: This Is Critical To Optimal Health
June 11, 2018 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert reviews many of the important numbers you should be watching to achieve optimal health. Below is the BMI (Body Mass Index) chart. See if you are in the healthy range. BMI, WAIST SIZE & HEART RISK BMI BMI Obesity Classification Waist size for Women < or = 35 inches Waist size for Women > 35 inches Waist size for Men > 40 inches Less than 18.5 Underweight - - - 18.5 - 24.9 Normal Weight - Increased Risk - 25 - 29.9 Overweight ...
039: Ways To Lower Cholesterol You Can’t Afford To Ignore
June 04, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBHeart disease is still the number one cause of death in the United States. In this podcast, Tracy Herbert provides tips on healthy, simple ways to lower cholesterol that everyone can do.
038: Can’t Get Healthy? Chronic Fear Might Be The Problem!
May 28, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn today's podcast, Tracy Herbert talks about why chronic fear and anxiety aren’t good for our health. Don’t forget to check out the links………and the Bob Newhart scene will keep you laughing all day! The consequences of fear: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1299209/ Bob Newhart Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKLCEm4_cdc
037: Mental Toughness - The Skill You Can’t Ignore
May 21, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 9.2 MBTracy Herbert shares the importance of mental toughness on living a healthy life and strategies to improve it.
036: Artificial Sweeteners - The Good - The Bad - The Ugly
May 14, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MBAre artificial sweeteners okay to use? In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares research from various studies showing surprising artificial sweeteners impact our health. These findings will shock you! Resource Links: Increase risk of Type 2 diabetes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2660468/ Sucralose: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3856475/ Drinking diet soda versus regular soda: https://news.uthscsa.edu/?newID=1539
035: Want To Get Healthy? Go To Bed Early And Get A Good Night’s Sleep
May 07, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this podcast, Tray Herbert talks about why sleep is important for good health and provides tips on how to get a good night’s sleep. That might be easier than you think!
034: How Sunshine Can Help With Diabetes Management
April 30, 2018 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBWe all know that too much sun can cause damage to our bodies and can lead to skin cancer. In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares research showing how Vitamin D3 levels have been shown to improve insulin production and insulin sensitivity. The best source for Vitamin D3 is the sun.
033: How To Avoid Developing Metabolic Syndrome
April 23, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBMetabolic Syndrome has been linked to many health issues. In this podcast, Tracy Herbert talks about what Metabolic Syndrome is, who’s at risk, and what can be done to stop it from happening.
032: The Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Link
April 16, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert discusses the link between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s. Research is showing the impact insulin and blood sugar control has on the brain. It’s an important message because it might save your life or the life of someone you love. NOBEL PRIZE 2016 https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html
031: The Latest Amazing Diabetes Research
April 09, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares exciting research about Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. Stem cells, fasting, low carb, low calorie, and getting in shape before getting pregnant are just a few things we talk about today. Below are the studies Tracy mentioned on this podcast: FIRST STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4828309/ SECOND STUDY: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171109131240.htm?utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ScienceDaily_TMD_0&utm_source=TMD...
030: How You Can Take Control Of Your Health
April 02, 2018 01:21 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBIn today’s podcast Tracy Herbert shares ways to take control of your health. With the epidemic rise in diabetes and obesity, Tracy’s tips provide lifesaving tools like: reducing stress, improving sleep, removing negative thoughts, the importance of writing down goals along with many others.
029: How You Can Help Stop The Epidemic Rise Of Diabetes
March 26, 2018 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn today’s podcast Tracy Herbert shares why and how we need to stop the epidemic rise in diabetes. She provides strategies, tools, and some of the reasons why this epidemic is hurting us.
028: Fasting For Weight Loss And Diabetes Control
March 19, 2018 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares information she found while researching fasting. Should someone who needs to lose weight, lower blood pressure, have diabetes, try fasting? This podcast will provide the latest information regarding fasting.
027: New Report That Will Change Diabetes
March 12, 2018 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBIn today’s podcast Tracy Herbert shares a new diabetes study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, from Lund University Diabetes Center in Sweden, and the Institute for Molecular Medicine in Finland. The study had many people asking Tracy questions about how this study could impact them.
026: Improve Strength, Lung Capacity, and Blood Sugar Quickly
March 05, 2018 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares how even beginners can use High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) exercise tools to improve strength, lung capacity, blood sugar control, and overall health. The number one excuse most people use is “I don’t have time to workout.” HIIT busts that myth.
025: The Mediterranean Diet
February 26, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWant to lose fat and feel good even in your 90’s? In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares what she learned from an Italian chef and shares the difference between an Italian meal in his New York restaurant verses a meal in his home town in Italy.
024: Wellness Wheel - Seven Areas Of Life To Focus On
February 19, 2018 08:00 - 13 minutes - 13 MBIn this podcast Tracy Herbert talks about the seven spokes in the Wellness Wheel that keeps us moving. After listening to this podcast, you will have action items that will help improve balance by taking small daily steps. Get your copy of the Wellness Wheel Worksheet and other free resources at: https://www.tracyherbert.com/
023: Mind Over Medicine
February 12, 2018 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert talks about the book “Mind Over Medicine.” After reading this fantastic book, Tracy started researching additional resources, and found additional resources on the connection between our mind and health.
022: Staying Positive While Living With A Chronic Disease
February 05, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBStaying positive while living with diabetes or any other chronic disease can be difficult. In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares insight on ways to become or stay positive in spite of living with Type 1 diabetes for 40 years.
021: Fighting The Flu By Building A Healthy Immune System
January 29, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBNew research shows that when people with the flu breathe, the virus can stay active in the air for minutes or even hours. In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares ways to improve the immune system which can protect all of us from the flu, but also helps in having a healthy and long life.
020: The Perfect Diabetes Diet
January 22, 2018 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWhat is the perfect diabetes diet? In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares the different types of diets that are constantly in the media, Hollywood, Self-Help books, and discussed around the water cooler. Tracy breaks down what is really important in reaching your health journey and possibly a few things that might surprise you too.
019: Losing Weight The Healthy Way
January 15, 2018 08:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBThe statistics are staggering, two out of three Americans are either overweight or obese. In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares practical steps on getting rid of excess weight, the healthy way. Once a person realizes losing weight is not a special diet, but a lifestyle change, it will a game changer.
018: Answers To Commonly Asked Questions About Diabetes
January 08, 2018 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn todays episode, Tracy Herbert shares some of the most frequently asked questions she has received either through the podcast, during her ride, or through her coaching program. The number one question I get asked daily is What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? How can I know if I have diabetes? If someone in my family has diabetes, does that mean I will get it? What are my chances of developing diabetes if I had gestational diabetes and it went away after I gave...
017: How To Set Health Goals With or Without Diabetes
January 01, 2018 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBHow many of us set goals only to fail? In this podcast Tracy Herbert talks about ways to set goals that are guaranteed to work. No special “tricks” but simple ways...but not always easy to reach those goals. She talks about how to break down those long term goals in to weekly goals and then again to daily goals. These same strategies helped Tracy reach her goal of riding her bicycle 3, 527 miles from San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge to New York City Brooklyn Bridge while “celebrating” her 40t...
016: Improving Blood Pressure With Or Without Diabetes
December 25, 2017 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBResearch from the Framingham Heart Study contradicts what many physicians think about high blood pressure and sodium. In this podcast Tracy Herbert talks about the importance of lowering blood pressure, especially when living with diabetes. She provides suggestions on how to reduce blood pressure based on her research. If you are currently on blood pressure medicine, DO NOT STOP TAKING YOUR MEDICINE. But listen to this podcast and share this information with your doctor.
015: How I Lowered My A1c - Diabetes Blood Sugar Control Strategies
December 18, 2017 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this podcast, Tracy Herbert discusses simple strategies on how she improved her A1c despite living with diabetes, and so can you. With a brief explanation about the required blood test for those living with diabetes, Tracy gives a quick overview about what the test is and the differing of opinions about the right number. Finally she provides tools and strategies on ways to reduce your A1c that are so simple after listening you’ll say, “I can do that!”
014: Vitamins and Supplements for Good Health with Diabetes
December 12, 2017 21:30 - 27.7 KBWant to know the scoop on vitamins and supplements, especially when living with diabetes? Listen to this podcast to learn research on smart heart and diabetes health strategies using these often controversial tools. Tracy Herbert provides a list of what she uses and the reasons why.
014: Vitamins and Supplements with Diabetes
December 11, 2017 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWant to know the scoop on vitamins and supplements, especially when living with diabetes? Listen to this podcast to learn research on smart heart and diabetes health strategies using these often controversial tools. Tracy Herbert provides a list of what s
013: Diabetes Family and Friends
December 04, 2017 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this podcast Tracy Herbert and two of her family members share tips for those who have family or friends with diabetes. Tracy reveals things that often make her feel unhappy or different when family members offer good intentions.
012: The 4th M For Living With Diabetes
November 27, 2017 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this podcast Tracy Herbert reveals her 4th M on how she has lived successfully with Type 1 Diabetes for 40 years. Without the 4th M, it is almost impossible to live a healthy life with diabetes…and can prevent complications and even death. It’s simple and critical, but often overlooked for good health. Why not begin doing this today? I dare you!
011: Traveling Tips For Good Health With Diabetes
November 20, 2017 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOften times we are healthy in our day-to-day lives but while traveling we get off course. In this Podcast Tracy Herbert gives tips on staying healthy or getting healthy while traveling with or without diabetes.
010: Move More For Better Health With Diabetes
November 13, 2017 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this podcast Tracy discusses the importance of movement/exercise to live healthy with or without diabetes. She shares simple, fun, and inexpensive ways to incorporate movement into your daily life. Did you know that losing just five pounds can help with diabetes management? If you need motivation right now, to get your health journey back on track, this is a must listen.
009: Getting Healthier And Happier Through The Holidays
November 06, 2017 08:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBHave you used the excuse, “I’ll wait until after the holidays are over to get healthy?” Tracy shares interesting and easy tips for staying healthy throughout the year and all the holiday events we encounter. The epidemic rise in diabetes has got to stop and we must make changes now to reverse this trend…..especially for our children and generations to come.
008: My Big Fat Mouth and Diabetes
October 29, 2017 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this podcast Tracy Herbert shares tips on how to make sure we are not putting the wrong types of food in our mouths. So many foods are labeled as healthy and the opposite is actually true. During this podcast she will even play a quick game to see which foods impacts our blood sugar levels the fastest. Also covered is a different way to have more energy and even new approaches on weight loss. This podcast is a must whether you have diabetes or just want to get healthy.
007: Just Diagnosed with Diabetes
October 23, 2017 04:00 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBYou’ve just left the doctor’s office after being told you have diabetes. You’re thinking…. what’s next? In this podcast Tracy gives you practical strategies on what to do based on her experience and research living with Type 1 diabetes for 40 years. Whether you have Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, or Type 1 Diabetes, these strategies will help you either get on the right track or make changes today that could save your life.
006: How To Improve Your Mindset
October 16, 2017 04:08 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode we discuss ways to improve our mindset and how it impacts diabetes. These ways include: learning to reduce stress, why gratitude is critical to being healthy, improving self-control, talking to others, having a pet, the importance of keeping a journal, and even laughing.
005: The Importance of Mindset Living With Diabetes
October 09, 2017 02:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBHow living a healthy life with or without diabetes starts with the mind. In this podcast, we cover five things that derail our mindset, of which some might surprise you and provide insights and self-reflection.