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Prediabetes and The Path to Better A1C: Blood Sugar, Energy, Brain Focus & Insulin Resistance

Jenny Pena, NBC-HWC
Blood Sugar
Insulin Resistance
Prediabetes
Fiber
Weight Loss
Glp-1 Medications
Diabetes
A1C
Glp-1
Sugar
Blood Sugar Balance
Type 2 Diabetes
Gut Health
Perimenopause
Pre-Diabetes
Cravings
Exercise
Strength Training
Type 1 Diabetes
Hormones

Struggling with prediabetes, high A1C, insulin resistance, cravings, brain fog, or low energy? Join Jenny Pena, NBC-HWC, for practical, science-backed strategies to improve blood sugar, lower A1C, reduce cravings, and prevent type 2 diabetes without extreme diets. Each episode delivers simple tips on nutrition, habits, stress, sleep, metabolic health, PCOS, weight management, GLP-1 📝Free Prediabe... more

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What can a soccer match teach you about lowering your A1C? More than you might think. ⚽

In this special episode, I'm stepping away from my usual format and sharing five surprising lessons soccer has taught me about building healthier habits, balanci... more

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Your doctor says, "Your liver numbers are a little elevated. It's probably nothing." So you move on.

But what if those "slightly elevated" liver enzymes are actually an early warning sign of metabolic dysfunction?

In this episode, Coach Jenny Peña ... more

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Ever walk into a room and forget why you went there? Read the same sentence three times? Feel like your brain simply shuts down around 3 PM?

Many people blame aging, stress, or lack of sleep. But there's another possibility that often gets overlooke... more

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What if the same blood sugar issues affecting your waistline were also impacting your brain?

In this episode, Jenny Pena, NBC-HWC, explores the growing body of research connecting blood sugar, insulin resistance, and dementia risk. While most people... more

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Most men assume that feeling exhausted, gaining belly fat, and losing energy is just part of getting older.

But what if it isn't?

In this Men's Health Month kickoff episode, I break down the surprising connection between blood sugar, insulin resist... more

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In this episode of the Path to Better A1C Podcast, Jenny Pena sits down with functional diagnostic practitioner, health coach, and host of The Period Whisperer Podcast, Bria Gadd, to discuss the real reasons so many women struggle with weight gain, f... more

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Could your hormones be affecting your blood sugar, cravings, sleep, mood, and even your relationships?

In this episode of Path to Better A1C, Jenny Pena breaks down the real science behind perimenopause and menopause, including the symptoms women ar... more

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Ep 75: Living with Type 1 Diabetes and Helping Others Do the Same — A Conversation with Melissa Slemp

In Episode 75 of the Path to Better A1C Podcast, I sit down with Melissa Slemp for an honest and empowering conversation about living with type 1 d... more

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Recent Guests

Bria Gadd
The Period Whisperer; Functional Diagnostic Practitioner, Personal Trainer, Holistic Health Coach
The Period Whisperer
Episode: Ep 77: Why Women Gain Weight in Perimenopause (Even When Doing Everything Right) | Bria Gadd
Melissa Slemp
Type 1 Diabetes advocate and coach focusing on midlife women
Self-employed health coach specializing in Type 1 Diabetes and hormonal health
Episode: Ep 75: Living with Type 1 Diabetes and Helping Others Do the Same — A Conversation with Melissa Slemp
Kim Heintz
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner
Functional Labs (laboratory practice)
Episode: Ep 73: Your Gut Is Talking… Are You Listening? Gut Health, Blood Sugar & Functional Lab Testing - A Chat with Kim Heintz
Kruti Thakore
Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner
Independent practitioner
Episode: Ep 71: Prediabetes, Cravings & Metabolism: What Ayurveda Gets Right That Diets Miss - A chat with Kruti Thakore
Vanda Aubrey
Functional medicine nurse, founder of Wellness with Vanda; creator of the Period Makeover Solution
Wellness with Vanda
Episode: Ep 69: Irregular Periods, PCOS, and Insulin Resistance — The Hormone Connection with Vanda Aubrey
Marcelle Siegel
PhD in Interdisciplinary Neurosciences, brain health expert
Brain Rise Brain Health Company
Episode: BONUS: Ep 54 1/2 - Brain Health, Red Light Therapy and Diabetes - Talk with Marcelle Siegel, PhD Brain Health Pro
Lisa Rhyne
Personal trainer, nutrition and wellness coach, professional dancer
Self-employed / Balanced With Lisa
Episode: Ep 54: Exercise and Movement for Blood Sugar Balance with Lisa Rhyne, CPT, CNC
Kendall Goosen
Certified grief recovery specialist and founder of Healfulness
Healfulness
Episode: Ep 53: Redefining Grief: A New Perspective and its Impact on Blood Sugar - A chat with Kendal Goosen
Andy De Santis
Registered Dietitian, specializing in fatty liver and metabolic health, based in Toronto
Private practice; former Diabetes Canada researcher/educator
Episode: Ep 52: Diabetes Meets Fatty Liver Disease - A Chat with Dietitian Andy De Santis

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Jenny Peña
Founder/lead host focused on prediabetes, insulin resistance, and metabolic health coaching. Appears across episodes with emphasis on practical, science-backed strategies for blood sugar balance, energy, cravings, and hormone-related wellness.

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Ep 30: Beyond Burnout: Building a Culture of Workplace Wellness and how these resources can help you prevent Diabetes; a chat with Amy Stout
Q: What steps can individuals take to advocate for wellness in their own companies?
Individuals should educate themselves on their medical plans, seek HR resources, request information on tools and resources from carriers, and propose practical wellness activities or webinars that fit within the company culture and budget.
Ep 30: Beyond Burnout: Building a Culture of Workplace Wellness and how these resources can help you prevent Diabetes; a chat with Amy Stout
Q: What is the biggest risk when a company culture has high burnout, and what can managers do to detect it?
High burnout stems from unmanageable workloads, poor communication, unclear ownership, and after-hours expectations; managers can detect it by observing workload clarity, recognition, and whether employees feel supported and engaged in wellness initiatives.
Ep:37 Inside Out – Prebiotics, Probiotics & Practical Gut Hacks for Diabetes
Q: What role does Metformin play in the gut, and how should listeners approach this with their clinician?
Metformin can increase beneficial gut bacteria and short-chain fatty acid production, supporting insulin sensitivity, but it may also affect gut balance in some individuals. Coordination with a clinician is essential to tailor diet and supplements to reduce inflammation and support gut health.
Ep:37 Inside Out – Prebiotics, Probiotics & Practical Gut Hacks for Diabetes
Q: How do prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics differ, and how should listeners think about using them?
Prebiotics are fibers that feed beneficial gut bacteria; probiotics are the live bacteria themselves chosen for specific effects; postbiotics are the healthful compounds produced by bacteria. Personalization and medical advice are important because different strains have different effects and tolerances.
Ep:37 Inside Out – Prebiotics, Probiotics & Practical Gut Hacks for Diabetes
Q: What are the first practical steps listeners should take for gut health if they have prediabetes or diabetes?
Start by cutting out ultra-processed foods, focus on whole foods, and prioritize water quality. Then introduce gut-friendly fibers and polyphenol-rich fruits and vegetables, keeping in mind individual tolerance and medical guidance.

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The show centers on practical, science-backed strategies for people navigating prediabetes, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes, with a strong emphasis on lifestyle foundations rather than extreme diets. Episodes cover blood sugar balance, weight management with GLP-1 options, gut and hormonal health, and approaches like Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine to metabolic wellness. A consistent thread is empowering listeners with actionable steps, including nutrition, movement, stress management, and realistic coaching support, often tied to how these factors influence A1C, energy, cravings, and cognition for busy professionals. A notable strength is the host's integrative coaching approach, blending biomedical guidance with behavior... more

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