Thriving Beyond Diabetes

Thriving Beyond Diabetes
Podcast Description
Join the show with Ghamdan, founder of Wellness Impact and your host. This show is for people with type 2 diabetes determined to reclaim their health and live life on their terms, focusing on longevity every step of the way.
Get expert guidance, actionable strategies, and proven tools to help you achieve real results like controlling blood sugar, building healthier habits and working towards diabetes remission, all while improving your longevity. Watch inspiring success stories, explore helpful insights and discover how a holistic approach can transform your health and longevity.
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This show centers around diabetes management, health transformation, and longevity, with episodes exploring topics like blood sugar control strategies, success stories of individuals achieving remission, and holistic approaches to health such as nutrition and lifestyle changes.

Join the show with Ghamdan, founder of Wellness Impact and your host. This show is for people with type 2 diabetes determined to reclaim their health and live life on their terms, focusing on longevity every step of the way.
Get expert guidance, actionable strategies, and proven tools to help you achieve real results like controlling blood sugar, building healthier habits and working towards diabetes remission, all while improving your longevity. Watch inspiring success stories, explore helpful insights and discover how a holistic approach can transform your health and longevity.
Are ultra-processed foods secretly sabotaging your blood sugar?
In this episode of Thriving Beyond Diabetes, we’re joined by Registered Dietitian Julie Ruelle, who brings over 20 years of experience in nutrition, clinical care, and healthier food innovation.
Julie is on a mission to help people cut through confusion, make informed food choices, and take control of their health, one step at a time. We explore what ultra-processed foods are doing to your body, how to read food labels without getting overwhelmed, and why progress (not perfection) is the key to lasting change.
Plus, we’ll explore the GoCoCo app, designed to help you make more informed food choices and support better blood sugar management.
Join The FREE 7-Day Wellness Challenge: https://www.wellnessimpact.org/wellness-challenge/
SUMMARY NOTES:
• The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods: We unpack how these foods affect blood sugar, energy levels, and long-term health and why they’re so hard to avoid.
• Food Additives & Label Reading: Julie breaks down common additives, what to watch for, and how to read food labels without getting overwhelmed or misled.
• Step-by-Step Progress: Why small, consistent changes matter more than perfection and how to build healthy habits that last.
• Inside the GoCoCo App: A look at powerful tools like the Food Scan, Real Food Tracker, and curated Food Lists, built to help you take control of your nutrition and blood sugar.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Julie Ruelle is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience in nutrition and health. Throughout her career, she has worked with multiple ”better-for-you” consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, blending her expertise in clinical nutrition with a passion for improving consumers health through accessible, healthier food choices. Currently, Julie serves as a Registered Dietitian for GoCoCo, where she helps empower consumers to make informed decisions about their food by reducing reliance on ultra-processed products. Julie focuses on practical, sustainable strategies for better eating habits and a healthier lifestyle.
Website: https://www.gococo.app
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gococoapp/
Discount Code:
Here are the codes for 1 year of free Premium GoCoCo:
• For iOS, just use this link: https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=1446005742&code=THRIVING
• For Android, just use the below code – 90 days free code: THRIVING
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have any questions or need support, please contact us at
Website: https://www.wellnessimpact.org
Diabetes Coaching: https://www.wellnessimpact.org/coaching/
Diabetes Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellnessimpact

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