#172 - Understanding Weight Concerns and Diabetes Self-Care

This is a special series on the Body Kindness podcast with
Dietitian Glenys Oyston. We want to talk about weight and
diabetes because it’s a myth that dominates diabetes care… 
and there is so much to unpack.


We discuss…


What is weight cycling and how is it harmful to mind/body
health?

Why do doctors stress weight loss for diabetes care and why
don’t they ask for consent?

The marketing flaws and treatment advice that encourage
restriction and weight loss.

HAES Health Sheets for Diabetes and other health concerns

Self reflections to help you focus on your values to be kind
and compassionate with weight neutral approaches to caring for
yourself with diabetes.

First take three big deep breaths and just let yourself
settle…

Then ask yourself “please allow me to approach this with
a curious and open heart.”

“How will life be better for me if I don’t emphasize
losing weight as a goal for diabetes care?”

“How could my life be more difficult if I choose to
diet?”



Body Kindness Episode 71: Athletes at Every Size and The
Plight of the “Fit Fatty” with Ragen Chastain, Guinness World
Record Holder, Speaker, and Fat Activist

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Do you have a diabetes or a pre-diabetes diagnosis? Get clarity
on what actually helps to manage blood sugars in a way that feels
good, not punishing in our free download, 7 Surprising
Myths About Diabetes and Weight:
www.selfcare4diabetes.com/myths


Join me and Glenys in the Self Care for Diabetes
group now! Our next live call is happening on May 13.
You’ll also get access to 14 education modules, videos, audio,
transcripts, resources, links and more. Visit
www.selfcare4diabetes.com for more details and to sign up.