Diabetes Guides & Research from Mastering Diabetes

Diabetes Diet: The Best and Worst Foods for Type 2 Diabetes

What Should Type 2 Diabetics Eat? For people with type 2 diabetes, figuring out a healthy diet and food choices can be an uphill battle. In addition to having to

Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes: How Are They Different?

What’s The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes? Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are two of the fastest-growing chronic conditions on the planet, and combine to affect

Cholesterol Lowering Foods: The Power is on Your Plate

In today’s world, 1 out of every 3 Americans die from heart disease. More than 90 million people are currently living with cardiovascular disease in the United States alone (1,2).

Evidence-based articles and practical strategies to help you lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and thrive with a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food lifestyle.

Explore the science and practical application of reversing insulin resistance and improving metabolic health with a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food lifestyle. Discover evidence-based articles, research summaries, and actionable guides designed to help you better understand blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, nutrition, and diabetes management.

From breaking down complex scientific studies into clear, practical insights to providing meal-planning advice, grocery shopping tips, and everyday lifestyle strategies, these resources are designed to help you put knowledge into action. Whether you're looking to lower A1c, build sustainable habits, or better understand the connection between food, lifestyle, and metabolic wellness, you'll find trusted guidance to support your long-term success.

The 7-Step Reset to LOWER Blood Sugar During Menopause (Backed by Science)

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and your blood sugar suddenly feels unpredictable, stubborn, or completely out of control… you’re not imagining it. You wake up with higher fasting glucose.

The 5 Carb Hacks That Actually LOWER Fasting Blood Sugar

If you’ve been told that carbohydrates are the reason your fasting blood sugar is high, it’s time to rethink the entire model, because here’s what most people never hear: Carbohydrates

This Food Combination Lowers Blood Sugar Faster Than Any Single Food

What if lowering your blood sugar didn’t come down to one “superfood”… or cutting out carbohydrates entirely? What if the real solution was something far more powerful, and far more

The Science Behind Why The New Dietary Guidelines Won’t Reverse Insulin Resistance

Have you seen the headlines about the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines? There has been a lot of excitement — and a lot of confusion. Some commentators are celebrating because the

The Best Soup to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

What if one simple bowl of soup could help your cells respond to insulin better, lower your fasting blood sugar, and stabilize glucose levels throughout the day? Not because it’s

How to Lower Blood Sugar Immediately After Eating

If you want to lower your blood sugar after a meal, not just eventually, but right now, in real time, what you do in the first 15 to 30 minutes

5 Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Faster Than Anything Else (Backed by Science)

High blood sugar isn’t random. It’s the result of three things happening at the same time: Glucose is sitting in your bloodstream instead of being pulled into muscle. Your liver

How to Eat ALL Carbohydrates Without Blood Sugar Spikes (6 Science-Backed Strategies)

Bread, rice, potatoes, fruit, beans. These are the exact foods people with diabetes are told to fear. You’ve probably heard it: “Carbs spike your blood sugar.” “Carbs cause insulin resistance.”

The Exact Fiber Intake That Lowers Blood Sugar (With Real Meals)

If you’ve been told to “just eat more vegetables” to lower your blood sugar, you’re not wrong, but you’re missing the most important part. Not all fiber works the same.

How to Lower Fasting Blood Sugar After 40 (Even in Perimenopause)

If you’re in your 40s or 50s, especially in perimenopause or menopause, and you keep waking up thinking: "Why is my fasting blood sugar high when I barely ate last

How to Melt Visceral Fat in 30 Days (and Lower Blood Sugar Too)

Have you ever looked at your belly and wondered why this fat won’t go away, no matter how clean you eat or how hard you try? You lose weight everywhere

What You Can Actually Eat to Reverse Diabetes (Backed by Real Science)

Have you ever gone to bed with a decent blood sugar… only to wake up with even higher numbers, without eating anything? If that sounds familiar, here’s the truth most

How to Get Rid of Liver Fat and Lower Fasting Blood Sugar (3 Proven Methods)

If your fasting blood sugar is high, even though you’re eating “healthy,” taking medication, or cutting carbs, there’s a good chance you’re focusing on the wrong target. For most people,

9 Easy Tips to Lower Blood Sugar Now (Plus 3 Myths That Worsen Insulin Resistance)

If you’re trying to lower your blood sugar, you’ve probably been told the same three things over and over again: Take more medication Eat low-carb forever Avoid fruit, potatoes, and

The Perfect Dinner to Lower Blood Sugar Fast — Backed by Science

If you’re living with diabetes, this might be the most powerful dinner you ever eat. Today, I’m going to show you how to build the perfect blood-sugar-lowering meal, using just

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