Show Summary

In this episode, Hope Cantor discusses the importance of knowing one's hemoglobin A1C level to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes. She shares her personal connection to the disease and her mission to educate and empower others. 

Hope explains her credentials as a pre-diabetes lifestyle coach and the value of self-testing and continuous glucose monitoring. She clarifies the meaning of the A1C test and the healthy and unhealthy ranges. Hope emphasizes the consequences of untreated type 2 diabetes and the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. 

She encourages individuals to prioritize self-care and make lifestyle choices that can prevent the development of type 2 diabetes.

Takeaways

·        Knowing your hemoglobin A1C level is crucial for preventing and managing type 2 diabetes.

·        Type 2 diabetes can have severe health consequences if left untreated.

·        Self-testing and continuous glucose monitoring can provide valuable insights into blood sugar levels.

·        Preventing type 2 diabetes requires making lifestyle choices and prioritizing self-care.

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