Dear Fellow Glucose Adventurers,
In America’s version of diabetes care, we spend about 0.3% of the year with our doctors and the other 99.7% improvising alone. It’s as if we’ve all been cast in a medical drama with no script—just a few vague lines like “eat fewer carbs” and “exercise more.”
I’m MrT2D, and I’ve lived that scene for years—listening to quick consultations and vague advice that often leaves patients more confused than empowered. The most honest diabetic exchange I’ve ever had wasn’t with a doctor—it was with a stranger in the pharmacy line who whispered, “Does your insurance cover test strips, or are you deciding between monitoring and rent this month?”
That moment inspired this newsletter: a space for people like us—those who refuse to accept that diabetes must mean lifelong dependency.
Together, we’ll expose the flaws in the system, explore evidence-based strategies that actually work, and build a community that chooses education over prescription.
— MrT2D
🧩 The Great Glucose Conspiracy
How the Diabetes Industrial Complex Keeps You Dependent on Pills, Not Progress
The truth is simple: there’s no profit in curing diabetes.
The global diabetes drug market surpassed $63 billion in 2024, while funding for lifestyle-based reversal programs barely registers in comparison.
Dr. Margaret Chen, a former pharma researcher, explains it best:
t’s not a secret conspiracy—it’s capitalism doing exactly what it was designed to do
The system’s incentives are misaligned. Treatment guidelines emphasize medications because they’re profitable and easy to standardize. Meanwhile, proven interventions—like low-carb nutrition, intermittent fasting, or intensive lifestyle coaching—remain underfunded, under-taught, and underused.
Even insurance companies often cover expensive drugs while denying affordable lifestyle programs, favoring short-term profits over long-term health.
The takeaway? The healthcare system isn’t built to reverse your diabetes.
It’s built to manage it—indefinitely.
Breaking free starts with knowledge—and that’s why MrT2D exists.
🔬 What Your Doctor Didn’t Mention This Week
1️⃣ The “Glucose Bounce” After Exercise Is Normal.
If your CGM shows a glucose rise right after a workout, relax—it’s temporary. Studies confirm that it’s your liver releasing glucose for energy, not a sign of poor control. Regular exercise still improves insulin sensitivity dramatically over time.
2️⃣ Cinnamon May Finally Deliver Results.
Inconsistent results from cinnamon studies were due to unstandardized supplements. New standardized extracts with measured MHCP content show far more reliable glucose-lowering effects. Look for “standardized MHCP” on supplement labels.
💪 Diabetes Rebels Spotlight
Jim Keating: From 12 Pills a Day to None in 14 Months
At 59, Jim Keating was told his condition would only get worse. Instead, he followed an intermittent fasting and low-carb Mediterranean plan—and within 14 months, dropped his HbA1c from 8.2% to 5.4% and eliminated all diabetes medications.
His advice:
“Question everything. And find a doctor who partners with you, not just prescribes to you.”
⚙️ Beyond the Abstract
Magnesium: The Overlooked Nutrient That Improves Insulin Sensitivity
A new meta-analysis covering 32 studies shows magnesium supplementation improves insulin sensitivity by 12%—especially in those who are deficient.
Best forms: Magnesium glycinate or malate, 200–400 mg daily.
It’s no magic pill—but it’s a simple step toward better glucose control.
💊 Pipeline Perspective
The New $1,200/Month Diabetes Drug — and a Natural Rival
Pharma companies are racing toward GLP-1/GIP dual agonists, boasting big results: 22 lbs average weight loss and 1.9% HbA1c drop.
But with a $1,200 monthly cost, most patients won’t sustain it long-term.
Meanwhile, research on berberine (500mg x3 daily) combined with time-restricted eating shows HbA1c reductions of 1.2–1.4% and moderate weight loss—at a fraction of the price and without harsh side effects
🚶♂️ This Month’s Micro-Habit: The 10-Minute Post-Meal Walk
A simple 10-minute walk after your largest meal can lower glucose spikes by up to 30 mg/dL.
Start 15–20 minutes after eating—no gym, no equipment, no excuses.
Small habit, big payoff.
🗞️ Editor’s Note
Welcome to Issue #1 of MrT2D — where facts meet freedom.
We’re here to empower, not prescribe.
In every issue, we’ll explore new strategies, spotlight real people reversing diabetes, and ask the questions the system avoids.
Got a story, insight, or frustration to share?
Email us — this movement grows with your voice.
Until next time,
Keep your glucose steady, your habits strong, and your skepticism healthy.
— MrT2D
