Welcome to The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast: Helping Diabetics Make Lifestyle Changes to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

Who is this podcast for? Diabetics who are struggling with unhealthy nutritional habits, and are in need guidance for transforming their lives in order to reverse Type 2 diabetes. Non-diabetics find value in the show as well.

Real stories, inspiration, motivation, tips, and real-life conversations about health, fitness, and weight loss for those on a journey toward not only managing Type 2 diabetes, but also reversing it.

I was 268 lbs, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, but lost over 80 pounds (so far) in less than a year. I eventually reversed T2D and came off insulin.

Now, I'm focused on helping others build a healthy lifestyle to transform their lives.

Subscribe to this podcast, and start your journey today.

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When You’re Diagnosed With Diabetes and Don’t Know What Comes Next

In this episode of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast, Oscar Camejo breaks down why so many people struggle to maintain progress after early success — and what it really takes to build a lifestyle that helps reverse type 2 diabetes for the long term.

You’ll learn:

  • Why motivation alone isn’t enough to reverse type 2 diabetes

  • How unrealistic expectations lead to burnout and restarting

  • What consistency actually looks like in real life

  • Why boundaries and structure are essential for staying in remission

  • What recent research reveals about diabetes reversal and maintenance

  • Practical habits you can start using now to stop starting over

If you’re tired of cycling between progress and frustration, this episode will help you reset your mindset, recommit to the process, and keep moving forward with clarity and confidence.

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Stop Starting Over: Creating a Lifestyle That Reverses Type 2 Diabetes

In this episode of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast, Oscar Camejo breaks down why so many people struggle to maintain progress after early success — and what it really takes to build a lifestyle that helps reverse type 2 diabetes for the long term.

You’ll learn:

  • Why motivation alone isn’t enough to reverse type 2 diabetes

  • How unrealistic expectations lead to burnout and restarting

  • What consistency actually looks like in real life

  • Why boundaries and structure are essential for staying in remission

  • What recent research reveals about diabetes reversal and maintenance

  • Practical habits you can start using now to stop starting over

If you’re tired of cycling between progress and frustration, this episode will help you reset your mindset, recommit to the process, and keep moving forward with clarity and confidence.

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Dealing With High Blood Sugar Levels Even When You’re Doing Everything Right

In this episode of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast, Oscar Camejo breaks down why so many people struggle to maintain progress after early success — and what it really takes to build a lifestyle that helps reverse type 2 diabetes for the long term.

You’ll learn:

  • Why motivation alone isn’t enough to reverse type 2 diabetes

  • How unrealistic expectations lead to burnout and restarting

  • What consistency actually looks like in real life

  • Why boundaries and structure are essential for staying in remission

  • What recent research reveals about diabetes reversal and maintenance

  • Practical habits you can start using now to stop starting over

If you’re tired of cycling between progress and frustration, this episode will help you reset your mindset, recommit to the process, and keep moving forward with clarity and confidence.

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You’ve Been Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: Now What?

Getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can feel overwhelming. Fear, denial, guilt, sadness — it’s an emotional rollercoaster that many people don’t talk about enough. In this episode of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast, Oscar gets real about what happens after that diagnosis and how to move forward with hope and purpose.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and if you’ve recently been diagnosed — or you’ve been living with diabetes for less than a year — this message is especially for you. Oscar shares his own story of being 268 pounds, newly diagnosed, and determined to turn things around through small, consistent steps.

You’ll learn:

  • How to process the emotional side of a diabetes diagnosis

  • Why mindset and self-compassion are key to lasting change

  • Simple, practical ways to start reclaiming your health today

  • How physical and mental wellness work hand-in-hand

Oscar also challenges listeners to take action this month — whether that means signing up for a 5K walk or run, reading one book on nutrition, or simply learning more about how your body works. Progress starts with one small step.

If you’ve been wondering where to start, this episode will help you see that your story isn’t over — it’s just getting started.

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Changes That Make Losing Weight to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Possible

Ready to make real progress with your diabetes and your weight? This episode with Oscar Camejo gets personal about what it truly takes to lose pounds, break stubborn habits, and move closer to reversing type 2 diabetes. Forget impossible diets or quick fixes. You will hear practical advice based on proven science, plus the encouragement you need to start your journey today.

Main Takeaways:

  • Learn a simple roadmap through the five stages of change, so you know where to start and how to move forward

  • Get tips for turning everyday choices into major wins for weight and blood sugar control

  • Find motivational tools to move past discouragement and build steady confidence

  • Discover why every pound lost is a step closer to remission

  • Hear honest talk about overcoming setbacks, staying accountable, and creating a strategy that really sticks

If you are ready to stop feeling stuck and start moving forward, this episode will show you how healthy changes, bit by bit, lead to a happier, stronger life with diabetes.

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Bouncing Back: What to Do When You Fall Off Track

Have your New Year's resolutions to manage or reverse type 2 diabetes taken a backseat? You're not alone. In this empowering episode of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast, host Oscar Camejo shares personal insights and practical strategies to help you recommit to your health goals. Discover how to identify common pitfalls, overcome emotional eating, and implement a realistic plan to get back on track. Remember, setbacks are setups for comebacks.​

What You'll Learn:

  • Common reasons for falling off health goals and how to address them

  • Steps to overcome cravings and emotional eating

  • The importance of revisiting your "why" to stay motivated

  • Practical tips to restart your health journey without guilt​

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Changing Unproductive Habits That Keep Holding You Back, Part 3 - Mental Focus

In this episode of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle podcast, Oscar Camejo explores the crucial role of mental focus in managing and reversing Type 2 diabetes. Drawing from personal experience and community stories, Oscar shares practical strategies for maintaining mental clarity and consistency in your health journey.

Episode Highlights

  • Understanding the Mental Focus quadrant of the Productivity Quadrant System

  • Real stories from community members about their diabetes management journeys

  • How physical activity connects to mental clarity and focus

  • Practical solutions for common mental challenges in diabetes management

  • The importance of breaking free from unproductive habits like excessive social media use

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Changing Unproductive Habits That Keep Holding You Back - Part 2: Physical Health

In this episode of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle podcast, Oscar Camejo continues his series on breaking unproductive habits, focusing on the foundational quadrant of Physical Health from his Productivity Quadrant System.

Learn how to break free from the habits holding back your health and productivity. Oscar shares his journey from a 268-pound Type 2 diabetes diagnosis to creating lasting lifestyle changes through simple, actionable steps.

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Changing Unproductive Habits That Keep Holding You Back (Series)

In this episode of the Beating Diabetes Lifestyle podcast, Oscar explores the unproductive habits that keep many of us stuck, unable to reach our health and wellness goals. With the new year approaching, it’s the perfect time to break the cycle and start building a productive lifestyle that lasts. Oscar introduces the Productivity Quadrant System, a practical, balanced approach to tackling counterproductive habits in four key areas: Physical Health, Mental Focus, Time Management, and Personal Development.

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The Simplest Way to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes

If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, or full-blown T2D, whether recently or it’s been months or even years, and you’re having a tough time trying to figure out how to deal with the condition and the complications that come with diabetes. 

What if I told you that there is a simple way to not only manage T2D but also to beat it? Imagine finally being able to take control of your health.

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Men’s Health Series: From Gut Belly to Gut Health - Part 1

Gentlemen, a healthy gut isn’t just about having 6-pack abs and only having 6% body fat. If you’re struggling with fatigue, forgetfulness, lack of focus, allergies, constant colds, constipation, diarrhea, excess gas, weight gain, or bloating, you definitely should give a listen.

You can’t out-exercise poor gut health, even though consistent exercise can help to improve your health.

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