Blood Sugar Unfiltered
Real Talk. Real Food. Real Life with Type 2 Diabetes
Russ Powell, MS, RD, LD, BC-ADM, CDCES | Diabetes Nutrition Expert
You’ve been told to “cut carbs,” “lose weight,” or “just eat better” but no one explained what that actually means for your life, your schedule, or your body.
Welcome to Blood Sugar Unfiltered, the podcast that cuts through the confusion and gives you real strategies for living well with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and insulin resistance.
Hosted by Russ Powell, a leading voice in diabetes nutrition, women’s health, and blood sugar coaching, each episode helps you understand your A1c, master meal planning, and use CGM insights to eat with confidence not confusion.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years in, you’ll walk away with food freedom, clarity, and the tools to lower your blood sugar without burning out.
Subscribe for real talk, real food, and real life with diabetes.
Episodes
14 episodes
How the Same Meal Can Spike Your Blood Sugar One Day and Not the Next
You ate the same thing you always eat and your blood sugar came back higher than usual. Sound familiar? In this episode, Russ breaks down exactly why your glucose response to the same meal can change from one day to the next, and why that rando...
New cholesterol test every adult must get…
In this episode of Blood Sugar Unfiltered, Russ Powell, RD, CDCES, breaks down the 2026 Management of Dyslipidemia guidelines—the new, more holistic approach to cholesterol and heart health. Rather than just “chasing numbers” like LDL and HD...
Holiday Eating: Start With the End in Mind (Not a Holi-Week!)
In this episode, Russ breaks down a fresh, realistic way to approach holiday eating without guilt, restriction, or the infamous “I’ll restart in January” spiral. You’ll learn why the holidays themselves aren’t the problem, how to avoid turni...
CGM Confessions: When the Numbers Don’t Add Up
Ever had your CGM tell you one thing while your fingerstick says something completely different? In this episode of Blood Sugar Unfiltered, I share a real story of when my sensor started running consistently high and how it sent ...
Type 2 Diabetes Remission: Real Stories, ADA Guidelines, and Lifestyle Strategies
Remission of type 2 diabetes is real, measurable, and possible for many people. In this episode of Blood Sugar Unfiltered,Russ Powell, MS, RD, LD, BC-ADM, CDCES, explains what remission means, how the ADA defines it, a...
GLP-1s, Food & Muscle The Truth About Lasting Results Russ Powell
Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Zepbound® they’re not brand-new, but at higher doses these medications are now being used beyond diabetes care. Yes, they can lower A1c, drive weight loss, and protect your heart and kidneys. But here’s what the he...
Shoot Your Shot: Sperm, Blood Sugar & Men’s Health
We get real about how blood sugar impacts sperm quality, testosterone, sexual vitality, and prostate health—with practical, sustainable nutrition for men navigating prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. No extremes, just patterns that move the needle...
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Is Intermittent Fasting or Calorie Counting Better for Blood Sugar?
Wondering if intermittent fasting is just another diet fad or a proven strategy for blood sugar, diabetes, and weight management? In this episode of Blood Sugar Unfiltered, Russ Powell, registered dietitian and diabetes specialist, breaks down ...
What Does Eating in Moderation Really Mean for Diabetes? | The D.A.M.M. Method Explained
Have you ever been told to “just eat in moderation” and felt completely lost? If you’re living with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance, that vague advice doesn’t cut it. In this episode of Blood Sugar Unfiltered, I’m breaki...
Why You're Waking Up at 3 AM—and What Your Blood Sugar Is Trying to Tell You
Ever find yourself wide awake at 3 AM with a racing heart or restless mind? In this episode of Blood Sugar Unfiltered, I dive into why this happens and how your blood sugar—and hormones—might be the reason. I break down simple, evidenc...
Reversing Insulin Resistance Without Giving Up Culture
Reversing Insulin Resistance—Without Giving Up Your CultureWhy the right food strategy matters more than restrictionHave you been told you have to give up rice, tortillas, or fruit to reverse insulin resistance...
Decode Your Blood Sugars
In this episode,I unpack the fears many people have around blood sugar levels. I explain why those spikes and dips you see on your glucose monitor aren’t failures; they are simply signals from your body. I will walk you through what’s actually...
