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Why is managing Type 2 diabetes so difficult, even when you know what you should be doing?

The answer goes beyond eating better, exercising more, or having stronger willpower.

In this episode of Five Rivers, sponsored by Heald, host Sandeep Misra, Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at Heald, sits down with Judith Currie, FNP-C, Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, to explore the everyday challenges of managing Type 2 diabetes and improving metabolic health.

Drawing on her experience in emergency nursing and primary care, Judith explains how sleep, stress, nutrition, physical activity, medications, and daily routines influence blood sugar levels and long-term health.

They also discuss the growing role of GLP-1 medications, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and personalized lifestyle support in diabetes management.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why managing Type 2 diabetes takes more than willpower
• How stress and poor sleep can affect blood sugar and insulin resistance
• The potential benefits and limitations of GLP-1 medications
• How CGM technology reveals daily glucose patterns
• Why A1C alone doesn't tell the complete story
• How nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management work together
• Why small, sustainable lifestyle changes matter
• How personalized coaching and medical guidance can support metabolic health

Judith also shares why she partnered with Heald and how a multidisciplinary approach can help people turn health information into practical daily habits.

Whether you're managing Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, elevated A1C, or weight-related health concerns, this episode offers a practical perspective on creating lasting change.

Better metabolic health isn't about doing everything perfectly. It's about finding the right support and building habits that work for your life.

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Medical Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional about your individual treatment options.

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