4+2 Diabetes Reversal Strategy Program Resources
The 4+2 Diabetes Reversal Strategy programs are based on the research of Dr. Roy Taylor and his team in Newcastle over the past 20 years. Taylor has shown that Type II Diabetes is a disease of energy overload. Energy, from food, stored as fat, overwhelms our body’s healthy storage capabilities. Fat is then stored in places it shouldn’t be - within the cells of the liver, pancreas and muscle initially causing insulin resistance and eventually pancreatic beta cell dysfunction, abnormal blood sugars and diabetes.
From cellular studies to MRI imaging, Taylor developed the Twin Cycle Theory to explain the pathogenesis of Type II Diabetes and most importantly demonstrated the reversibility and potential for diabetes remission. Getting rid of the fat in the liver and pancreas, restores insulin sensitivity and improves beta cell function. The amount of fat in each organ is relatively small - 400g in the liver and only 5g in the pancreas. However to achieve these reversals most people need to lose significant weight. In the DiRECT study, Taylor and his colleagues showed that 86% of people who lost > 15kg of weight were able to achieve reversal of their diabetes.
At Wellness Garage, we have taken these insights and combined them with other evidence to develop the 4+2 Diabetes Reversal Strategy with a goal of helping people reverse their Type II Diabetes.
The 4+2 Diabetes Reversal Strategy consists of four key and two secondary behaviours:
From cellular studies to MRI imaging, Taylor developed the Twin Cycle Theory to explain the pathogenesis of Type II Diabetes and most importantly demonstrated the reversibility and potential for diabetes remission. Getting rid of the fat in the liver and pancreas, restores insulin sensitivity and improves beta cell function. The amount of fat in each organ is relatively small - 400g in the liver and only 5g in the pancreas. However to achieve these reversals most people need to lose significant weight. In the DiRECT study, Taylor and his colleagues showed that 86% of people who lost > 15kg of weight were able to achieve reversal of their diabetes.
At Wellness Garage, we have taken these insights and combined them with other evidence to develop the 4+2 Diabetes Reversal Strategy with a goal of helping people reverse their Type II Diabetes.
The 4+2 Diabetes Reversal Strategy consists of four key and two secondary behaviours:
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Session 1
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Session 2 - "Eat to Lower Insulin"
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Session 3 - Use Your Muscles
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Session 4 - Be Kind to Your Liver & Restore Fat Burning
- What we have learned so far
- Be Kind to Your Liver - Alcohol, Fructose and Gut Health
- Restore Fat Burning
- Time Restricted Eating
- Homework:
- How much fibre are you eating?
- How many hours are you fasting
- Resources:
- Sample Meal Plan
- Life Changing Loaf of Bread Recipe
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Session 5 - Learn to De-stress & Improve Sleep
- What we have learned so far
- The Paradox of Stress
- Sleep and Diabetes
- Depression and Diabetes
- Homework:
- How many hours do you spend doing things that lower stress?
- How many hours are you sleep?
- Resources:
- Nighttime Relaxation Ritual
- StopBang - Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Tool
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