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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes: Wendi’s Journey from 400 lbs & A1C 10 with Dr. Beverly Yates

By Dr. Beverly Yates, ND · September 8, 2025 · 60 min episode

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Learn how to reverse type 2 diabetes and lower your A1C, even when dealing with immense stress and caregiver burnout. In this powerful interview, Wendi Tolkin San George shares her incredible story of going from a life-threatening A1C of 10 and nearly 400 lbs to a fully reversed A1C of 5.2.

After 20 years of being a caregiver and feeling dismissed by doctors, she discovered the simple, daily habits that finally worked to control her blood sugar and reclaim her health. This episode is packed with weight loss motivation and practical advice for anyone who feels stuck on their health journey.

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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.

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