Can You Really Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? What Most Doctors Aren’t Telling You

By Dr. Beverly Yates, ND · July 21, 2025 · 13 min episode

About This Episode

Welcome to the first episode of the Reverse Diabetes Podcast with Dr. Beverly Yates, ND!

In this foundational episode, Dr. Yates brings clarity to the confusion around type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. She breaks down how diabetes can be reversed—not just managed—by addressing lifestyle and root causes, not just symptoms. Learn about the 5 natural steps in The Yates Protocol and why this approach works when conventional medicine often fails.

You’ll learn

What remission vs. reversal really means

Why children as young as 8 are now being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

The role of stress, sleep, strength training, and meal timing in healing

How to take action—no matter your diagnosis

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Dr. Beverly Yates, ND
About the Author

Dr. Beverly Yates, ND

Diabetes expert, MIT-trained engineer, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Creator of The Yates Protocol and author of The Yates Protocol: 5 Simple Steps to Fix Your Blood Sugar and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider about your individual situation.

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