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The American Diabetes Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing and reversing type 2 diabetes and improving type 1 outcomes through root-cause, evidence-based metabolic health education and advocacy.

Meet Shana Hussin, RDN of Shana Hussin Wellness!Shana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, metabolic health expert, a...
09/11/2026

Meet Shana Hussin, RDN of Shana Hussin Wellness!

Shana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, metabolic health expert, author, and host of the Optimal Metabolism podcast.

Her work focuses on one of the central challenges in metabolic health: insulin resistance.

Through her work with clients and her education platform, Shana explores practical strategies (including nutrition, timed eating, and fasting protocols) to help people improve metabolic health and address factors that contribute to chronic disease.

She's also the author of Fast To Heal, a best-selling book focused on practical approaches to metabolic health.

At the American Diabetes Society, we believe people deserve to understand what's happening beneath the numbers and empower them with practical, evidence-informed tools to do something about it.

We're proud to have Shana's expertise and perspective as part of our leadership team.

Follow ADS for more conversations with the people working to change the way we understand and approach metabolic health.

Type 2 diabetes doesn't suddenly appear one morning.The metabolic changes that lead to it can develop YEARS before blood...
09/09/2026

Type 2 diabetes doesn't suddenly appear one morning.

The metabolic changes that lead to it can develop YEARS before blood glucose crosses the threshold for prediabetes or diabetes.

One reason this can happen is that the body can compensate for insulin resistance for a long time.

As cells become less responsive to insulin, the pancreas may produce more insulin to help keep blood glucose within a relatively normal range.

So a normal glucose number doesn't necessarily tell you the whole story.

The body can compensate...until it can't.

That's why metabolic health deserves attention before a diagnosis.

Fasting insulin can provide additional information about insulin physiology when interpreted alongside other measures such as fasting glucose, A1C, triglycerides, waist circumference, and overall clinical context. It isn't a standalone diagnostic test, but it can be another piece of the puzzle.

You don't have to wait until your numbers cross a diagnostic threshold to start paying attention.

Eat in a way that supports metabolic health.
Move regularly.
Prioritize sleep.
Reduce ultra-processed foods.
Understand your numbers.

Don't wait until you're "sick enough" to start caring about what's happening underneath the surface.

Yes, your doctor's office matters. Yes, medication can matter.But if we're serious about changing the trajectory of type...
09/09/2026

Yes, your doctor's office matters. Yes, medication can matter.

But if we're serious about changing the trajectory of type 2 diabetes, some of the most important work starts in the kitchen.

You eat every day. What you put on your plate matters and can be the single biggest lever to prevent, manage, and even reverse diabetes.

You gave up soda and stopped buying candy.Maybe you've even cut back on dessert.So why are you still hungry and craving ...
09/04/2026

You gave up soda and stopped buying candy.

Maybe you've even cut back on dessert.

So why are you still hungry and craving carbs?

Because reducing added sugar doesn't necessarily mean you've reduced your overall carbohydrate load.

Bread, cereal, crackers, pasta, rice, juice, and many packaged snacks can be significant sources of carbohydrates. Even if a food doesn't taste particularly sweet, it can still be high in sugar and excess carbohydrates.

And "healthy" on the front of a package doesn't tell you how a food will affect your blood glucose, hunger, or insulin response.

For people with insulin resistance, reducing refined carbohydrates and ultra-processed foods can be a useful strategy for improving blood glucose and making meals more satisfying.

And you don't have to change everything overnight.

Start by noticing.

Read the label.
Look beyond the added sugar line.
Pay attention to how you feel after eating.
Notice what happens to your blood glucose if you're monitoring it.

The goal isn't perfection but to learn to understand what works for your metabolism.

What's one food you were surprised to learn was much higher in carbohydrates than you expected?

For decades, the dominant narrative has been this: Type 2 diabetes is chronic, progressive, and inevitable.But is that t...
09/02/2026

For decades, the dominant narrative has been this: Type 2 diabetes is chronic, progressive, and inevitable.

But is that true?

Thankfully, the data tells a more nuanced story.

Clinical trials like DiRECT trial showed that 46% of participants achieved remission at 1 year through dietary intervention and weight loss.

Other approaches (especially carbohydrate restriction) have shown meaningful reductions in A1C and medication use, including research from Virta Health.

What does this mean?

It means that many people can significantly improve, and in some cases normalize, blood sugar markers.

“Reversal” also depends on how it’s defined (A1C, meds, duration).

The takeaway isn’t hype but hope. It’s possibility with the right strategy.

And for many that's the all the difference between a life of fate and a life of agency.

A diagnosis doesn't have to be a destiny.

What questions do you have about reversing diabetes? Drop them below.

And if you’ve improved or reversed your diabetes, share your story 👇

Hard boiled eggs are a nutrient-dense kitchen staple. They're versatile, protein-packed, and delicious.This method from ...
09/01/2026

Hard boiled eggs are a nutrient-dense kitchen staple. They're versatile, protein-packed, and delicious.

This method from The Primal Podcast ensures perfectly cooked whites and creamy yolks every time, with easy peeling thanks to a short ice bath.

They’re ideal for quick snacks, slicing into salads, or prepping for the week ahead.

Check out our website for more recipes and meal plans.

https://www.americandiabetessociety.org/recipies/perfect-hard-boiled-eggs

Cholesterol isn't a toxin your body is simply trying to get rid of. It's an essential building block your body needs to ...
08/28/2026

Cholesterol isn't a toxin your body is simply trying to get rid of. It's an essential building block your body needs to function.

Your body uses cholesterol to build cell membranes, make hormones, and support the brain and nervous system. And your liver produces much of the cholesterol your body needs.

A single cholesterol number doesn't tell you everything about your metabolic health.

That's why context matters.

Blood glucose.
Insulin resistance.
Triglycerides.
Blood pressure.
Inflammation.
Body composition.
Diet and lifestyle.
Your complete lipid profile.

These can ALL factor into your overall health picture and provide more insight that just your cholesterol alone.

The goal shouldn't be to fear cholesterol or to dismiss it, but we should understand what your numbers mean in the context of your overall health.

At ADS, we believe better health starts with better questions.

Not:

"Is cholesterol good or bad?"

But:

"What is my entire metabolic picture telling me?"

Context is always key.

Think you have to go keto to improve type 2 diabetes? You don't.For some people, a ketogenic diet can be an effective to...
08/27/2026

Think you have to go keto to improve type 2 diabetes? You don't.

For some people, a ketogenic diet can be an effective tool. For others, a less restrictive reduction in carbohydrates may be easier to sustain and still meaningfully improve blood glucose.

The important question isn't:

"What's the most extreme diet I can follow?"

It's:

"What approach improves my metabolic health and can I actually live with?"

For many people, a good place to start is simple:

1. Reduce refined carbohydrates and added sugars
2. Replace ultra-processed foods with minimally processed foods
3. Prioritize protein and nutrient-dense foods and don't neglect healthy fats
4. Pay attention to how your blood glucose responds
5. Adjust from there

There is no single carbohydrate target that works for everyone.

Your ideal approach depends on your metabolic health, medications, preferences, and response.

And if you're taking diabetes medication, carbohydrate changes can affect blood glucose quickly, so work with your healthcare team when making significant dietary changes.

You don't need to do everything at once, but you do need a strategy you can sustain.

Progress beats perfection every time.

The food industry makes money selling food.Our healthcare system spends money treating the consequences.What if we inves...
08/26/2026

The food industry makes money selling food.

Our healthcare system spends money treating the consequences.

What if we invested more in preventing metabolic disease in the first place?

It's hard to improve metabolic health in a food environment built around convenience, hyperpalatability, and constant availability.

Ultra-processed foods now make up more than half of the American diet. Many are inexpensive, heavily marketed, easy to overconsume, and high in refined carbohydrates, added sugars, and other highly processed ingredients.

Meanwhile, type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases continue to affect millions of people.

That doesn't mean all processed food is inherently harmful, nor does it mean that there is one cause of type 2 diabetes.

It does mean we should pay attention to the environment we're asking people to navigate.

And we should be willing to ask a difficult question:

Are the foods that are easiest to sell also the foods that make it easiest to be metabolically healthy?

At ADS, we believe people deserve better information and better options.

That starts with understanding how food affects metabolism, learning to recognize highly processed foods, and making real food easier to choose.

The goal isn't to blame people for the environment. It's to give them the tools to navigate it.

Type 2 diabetes isn't a character flaw, and it isn't simply bad luck.For years, many people have heard some version of:"...
08/24/2026

Type 2 diabetes isn't a character flaw, and it isn't simply bad luck.

For years, many people have heard some version of:

"Just eat less and move more."
"Choose low-fat foods."
"Try this 100-calorie snack pack."
"Type 2 diabetes will inevitably get worse."

The reality is more nuanced.

Insulin resistance is a central feature of type 2 diabetes, and the foods we eat, our activity levels, sleep, stress, and other factors can all influence metabolic health.

For many people, reducing ultra-processed foods and refined carbohydrates, prioritizing nutrient-dense foods and protein, moving regularly, and improving sleep can make a meaningful difference in blood glucose and insulin sensitivity.

And for some people, these changes can lead to substantial improvement, reduced medication needs, or even type 2 diabetes remission with appropriate guidance and care.

That's not a promise that one approach works for everyone, but it is a reminder that type 2 diabetes is not necessarily a one-way trajectory.

People deserve more than a prescription and a number to monitor.

They deserve to understand what's happening in their metabolism and what they can do about it.

Better information creates more options.

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