How I Reversed My Pre-Diabetes | Kate Kowalczyk | TEDxDePereMiddleSchool

Kate was faced with a difficult decision in middle school - accept being pre-diabetic and steamroll ahead towards diabetes, or fight it. Kate, through her own struggle, decided that she was too young to have such a serious disease. This talk will inspire you to see how simple changes can make a big difference in your life.
Kate is an ordinary eighth grader. She enjoys drawing, reading books, and playing softball. In addition, she plays piano and trombone. When Kate grows up, although it’s unlikely that she ever will (humor intended), she wants to be a graphic designer.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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  • @gregorymcmahan3914
    @gregorymcmahan3914 Жыл бұрын

    "You have to treat each day like you are starting over." Excellent advice. Great talk!

  • @mikeschmidt7980
    @mikeschmidt79804 жыл бұрын

    Young Lady that was an "Outstanding" talk, I have just become a type 2 (Shock to me) , so learning all of this at age 63 is very new to me. Please continue to do talks because people like me are out there listening. Thank you.

  • @roycecoleman8292

    @roycecoleman8292

    2 жыл бұрын

    Instablaster...

  • @subbannar7319

    @subbannar7319

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mike, what is the current status?

  • @JohnM...
    @JohnM...7 жыл бұрын

    3 weeks ago started keto, blood glucose levels of 126. Now, fasting levels of 86. Keto works for me.

  • @JohnM...

    @JohnM...

    7 жыл бұрын

    patstar5 High(is) blood sugar levels in the morning on keto are actually normal, it's called #thedawnphenomenon

  • @sunshine87654

    @sunshine87654

    5 жыл бұрын

    You haven't cured your diabetes if you had you could eat carbs without rising your glucose. I am working on curing my prediabetes by following research scientist Valter Longo's advice in his book "The Longevity Diet"

  • @komalafnan8701

    @komalafnan8701

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@sunshine87654 can u plz help .me

  • @bigboy1503able

    @bigboy1503able

    4 жыл бұрын

    Watch your cholesterol level when you do keto!

  • @ukrd94

    @ukrd94

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sunshine87654 Proper punctuation goes a long way. I had to read your post several times.

  • @deefee701
    @deefee7012 жыл бұрын

    Stop eating sugar and eat only unprocessed/manufacturing foods from the middle of supermarket. Difficult but it works.

  • @chrisdinsmore1665
    @chrisdinsmore1665 Жыл бұрын

    I like what Kate said towards the end that if you screw up and have a bad day or two, don't throw the towel in and give up. Also, in addition to the items Kate talked about, I've found intermittent fasting to really help.

  • @jpricethereason
    @jpricethereason Жыл бұрын

    Just went to the doctor yesterday and got blood work. I discovered I’m borderline pre diabetic and have high cholesterol. It’s definitely a motivator to get healthier.

  • @auwalridwan7912

    @auwalridwan7912

    Жыл бұрын

    Meet Dr Igudia youtube

  • @124hl

    @124hl

    Жыл бұрын

    Same me too and I’m only 27

  • @ds29891

    @ds29891

    Жыл бұрын

    can you describe your symptoms?

  • @benrocku

    @benrocku

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m 38 just got know I’m pre diabetic.

  • @sueboobarela1669

    @sueboobarela1669

    Жыл бұрын

    Good idea! I would say good luck but it is not about luck. It is about loving yourself enough to do it!

  • @doubleu8439
    @doubleu84395 жыл бұрын

    Ahhhhh bleeeessss her shes my idol from now on .. i am a new prediabetic and i wish to have her courage ♥️

  • @mdhbigdog
    @mdhbigdog Жыл бұрын

    I just watched this video in March 2023, six years after you gave your talk. I hope you're doing well, staying healthy and living a good life. Thank you for your talk.

  • @lisamyerspodcast
    @lisamyerspodcast3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Great job young lady! I am impressed!

  • @Graphicxtras1
    @Graphicxtras12 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks for sharing - wonderful TED talk and some useful advice !!

  • @Wul-Lop
    @Wul-Lop8 жыл бұрын

    Great deal. Your speech informs & inspires people all over the world. Cheers!

  • @evelyneinjeyan9469

    @evelyneinjeyan9469

    7 жыл бұрын

    James Hopper y

  • @tamannakhan6020
    @tamannakhan60206 жыл бұрын

    Such a inspring video❤️ thanks a ton

  • @myavabuchanan8611
    @myavabuchanan8611 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Great speech. Love her.

  • @TucsonDude
    @TucsonDude Жыл бұрын

    Get a CGM prescription! That way, you can tell exactly what foods affect you as well as what exercise helps. In less than a month, I dropped from an A1C of 7.2 to 6.1 by eliminating the 4-5 bad foods (dried fruits, energy bars, processed packaged foods/soups, etc).

  • @glennamcfayden1817
    @glennamcfayden18176 жыл бұрын

    low carb works for me. I don't eat more than 30 carbs a day. once you lose all you want to you go up on carbs until you start putting it back on. stop and back down until you hold where you want to be. it works but you have to make it a life style.

  • @GaryVolts

    @GaryVolts

    6 жыл бұрын

    So right, its not a diet, its a lifestyle.

  • @barrysonha7539
    @barrysonha75398 жыл бұрын

    you are a brilliant speaker and full of very helpful information thank you very much

  • @janevanderzanden3716
    @janevanderzanden37163 жыл бұрын

    Super proud of you! Very honest and inspiring talk. Your future bright!

  • @UyRafi
    @UyRafi Жыл бұрын

    I am starting my own journey to reverse pre-diabetes....upper limit is 110 mg/dl...wish you luck on your health and wellness journey!

  • @Melody-no9mf
    @Melody-no9mf2 жыл бұрын

    Needed this!!!! Thanks!!!!! A lot!!!!!!

  • @2245JC
    @2245JC5 жыл бұрын

    its a must for me.

  • @MileyonDisney
    @MileyonDisney7 жыл бұрын

    Great talk, Kate. Thanks!

  • @gaiklinannelim7135

    @gaiklinannelim7135

    6 жыл бұрын

    Miley onDisney ii

  • @mohabir
    @mohabir8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @ladybugauntiep
    @ladybugauntiep5 жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @Jen-fr4sd
    @Jen-fr4sd Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kate. What an awe inspiring young lady!! I'm newly diagnosed as prediabetic. I'm also an R.N. Kate you did a wonderful job of describing insulin resistance. You also inspire me to reverse this prediabetic course. I learn from my patients, things you can't just get from a textbook in Nursing school. Keep up the excellent work Kate!! 🤗💖

  • @toktok9999

    @toktok9999

    Жыл бұрын

    i just got diagnosed with prediabetes too. we got this!!

  • @ddq57sm64
    @ddq57sm642 жыл бұрын

    Kate, I loved your presentation. Hope that you are doing well!

  • @aravandarnavporwal9316
    @aravandarnavporwal93163 жыл бұрын

    Great talk highly helpful

  • @hatija786love4
    @hatija786love45 жыл бұрын

    Good for you girl 🏁

  • @TammyLockhart
    @TammyLockhart7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @cjjackson5845
    @cjjackson58455 жыл бұрын

    Good video. Loved the tomorrow is a new day. I’m careful almost cautious of what doctors say. In my journey I have realized that the parameters for healthy blood sugar has been lowered over the years along with the quality of the healthy foods. Mindset is everything along with meal portions and exercising after eating when you can. Between breakfast and lunch I eat a good healthy meal and then exercise. If I do breakfast its usually a piece of fruit nuts and/ or seeds. My last meal I’ll eat early and exercise before settling down.

  • @poppyfuller2695
    @poppyfuller26954 жыл бұрын

    Thank-You I thought you explain this well

  • @PeterDiCapua
    @PeterDiCapua8 жыл бұрын

    Nice job Kate!

  • @nickinurse6433
    @nickinurse64334 жыл бұрын

    please keep up the good work. Stay on a healthy diet...exercise. No sugar bread or pasta. Pass on the word to others as you are doing. Lives depend on it.

  • @RayCuts

    @RayCuts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Plant based diet works. Foods that have always been on earth (no man-altered foods) can reverse and eliminate diabetes!

  • @mannyradzky493
    @mannyradzky4935 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, thank you!!!!

  • @rjday753
    @rjday7538 жыл бұрын

    Keep it up :)

  • @stephenokwori1882
    @stephenokwori1882 Жыл бұрын

    My heart just keeps thanking you and thanking you Dr Igudia for all you have done for me, you gave me your words that you could heal any sickness or disease, thank you for permanently curing me of my Type 2 diabetes you are amazing.

  • @giselaacevedo379
    @giselaacevedo3798 жыл бұрын

    Did the skin discoloration go away? How long did it take?

  • @geelee2964

    @geelee2964

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure what she means by skin discoloration...but I have type 2 and of course insulin resistance. And I have dark skin around my neck, inside elbows, behind knee, groins and armpits area since 12. IT is called Acanthosis Nigrican, never knew it was a symptom for insulin resistance. Some people have it on their forehead, side of the face and corner of mouth or eyes. Anyway, I went on Ketogenic diet for past three months along with intermittent fasting and calories counting. My lab report tells me I'm not in the Diabetes range and not even in the pre-diabetes range no more, I'm in the normal range. my fasting blood glucose went from 138 to 77. Along with all that benefits, my dark skin problem is so much better, I still have some light brown color at the back or my neck and armpits but much much better and they are lighten up. It started noticed the difference in one months, and gradually gets better. So Keto works for me and I probably need to stay on it for the rest of my life since I am insulin resistance, which means I am carbs intolerant. Just like people who are allergic to seafood they don't eat seafood. I'm goign to avoid carbs, just 5% of my diet comes from carbs and they are mainly from veggies.

  • @geelee2964

    @geelee2964

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LorenzoMarkovian No problem! I have been on and off Keto but stayed low carb after losing 80 lbs. I did gain back 30 lbs but that’s because I started eating bunch of junk and didn’t watch my diet (my fault not keto). However, just want to update you, my dark skin are gone for good. One time I had high carbs for two weeks straight and the skin started to turn color, so I stopped taking in carbs again and it’s gone in a week. So yes, I can confirm after three years, keto and low carbs work for me. I’m not saying keto is easy, because it is hard and straight diet, but it helps save lives and health for people who can commit to it. At least stay low carbs helps.

  • @paynehunter

    @paynehunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@geelee2964 Can you indulge once in a while in a heavy carb meal like pasta or pizza? Does your body regulate the blood sugar spike after eating this?

  • @blackychan9333

    @blackychan9333

    Жыл бұрын

    Acanthosis nigricans is reversible with proper sugar control i.e. low carbohydrate diet or with metformin

  • @olanrewajukabeerat3485
    @olanrewajukabeerat3485 Жыл бұрын

    If the world had more people like you, it would be a better place. You make a difference, Dr Igudia thank you for curing my Type 2 Diabetes and introducing your medical products to the worlds.

  • @ChristyLeighArt
    @ChristyLeighArt Жыл бұрын

    omega 3s, green veggies, roots except potatoes, berries, melon and herbs the answer to diabetes

  • @darussianping61
    @darussianping616 жыл бұрын

    Good talk but why so many empty chairs ?

  • @LIVEINPEACE2023

    @LIVEINPEACE2023

    5 жыл бұрын

    Moreover why are they showing it?!

  • @AdegbiteStephen-zz8bl
    @AdegbiteStephen-zz8bl Жыл бұрын

    Thanks you Dr Igudia on KZread for all you do in my life and my family. I went for a test today after taking the medication i ordered from Dr Igudia and I tested type 2 diabetes negative. Thanks doctor I will keep letting the world know about your good work sir.

  • @indiranagaraja6732
    @indiranagaraja67327 жыл бұрын

    A

  • @olayemiolawoyin2386
    @olayemiolawoyin2386 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know what I would have done without your help. Thank you so much for curing my diabetes with your herbs Dr Igudia

  • @deboraheyitayo40
    @deboraheyitayo40 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being the dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate doctor that you are, you are more honest than I imagined, thank you so much Dr Igudia KZread channel for curing my Type 2 diabetes, you are amazing

  • @arifali6762
    @arifali67623 жыл бұрын

    Voice quality is not great.

  • @petrathornewill1761
    @petrathornewill17613 жыл бұрын

    Yes but what’s with your heart health !!

  • @deboraheyitayo40
    @deboraheyitayo40 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being the dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate doctor that you are, you are more honest than I imagined, thank you so much Dr Igudia KZread channel for curing my Diabetes, you are amazing

  • @buiquocduy9518
    @buiquocduy9518 Жыл бұрын

    Can diabetics eat fish?

  • @stephenokwori1882
    @stephenokwori1882 Жыл бұрын

    My heart just keeps thanking you and thanking you Dr Igudia for all you have done for me, you gave me your words that you could heal any sickness or disease, thank you for permanently curing me of my type 2 diabetes you are amazing.

  • @OhGeeWillickersMister
    @OhGeeWillickersMister8 ай бұрын

    You go girl! Don't forget butter and fatty grass fed meat and dairy/wild fish! Yum yum!

  • @rharnevious
    @rharnevious3 жыл бұрын

    And Alcohol. Gotta balance your alcohol intake

  • @workid3683
    @workid36833 жыл бұрын

    Very bad quality. And you have to watch 2 annoying ads to reach to this thing.

  • @david203
    @david2033 жыл бұрын

    The audio is full of echo. Could not hear so I left.

  • @carmenbreakey2959
    @carmenbreakey29594 жыл бұрын

    Good job on talk..but info is not going to heal insulin resistance....she lowered her blood sugar but not her bodies ability to deal with glucose in body.

  • @jennifertesta906
    @jennifertesta906 Жыл бұрын

    now negative from type 2 Diabetes after did a Test , it was like a miracle , i really can't thank you enough Dr Igudia , You cured me naturally after I came across your channel on KZread , with your herbs , May God bless you Handsomely

  • @ajuobasi548
    @ajuobasi548 Жыл бұрын

    God bless now and always Dr Igudia. And I really wanted to say a very big thanks for helping me cure my Type 2 Diabetes I thought it was the end until I meant you keep saving lives doctor.

  • @emmauya3198
    @emmauya3198 Жыл бұрын

    You have my maximum respect Dr Igudia, I am now negative from my Type 2 Diabetes after I did the test, I wonder what might have become of me it I didn't get the herbal cure From your KZread channel. God bless you sir

  • @monicasunday7270
    @monicasunday7270 Жыл бұрын

    I thought my body would never be the same again, but you fixed it. My heartiest gratitude to you Dr Igudia for helping me cure my type 2 Diabetes successfully

  • @Theaspirantsguru2507

    @Theaspirantsguru2507

    10 ай бұрын

    Curing 💐💐👌👌👌 Eat sweets and wnjoy🍫💐🎂

  • @ayandejiadebayo-ep4jh
    @ayandejiadebayo-ep4jh Жыл бұрын

    Words aren’t enough for me to show how I grateful I am for helping me to get rid of my diabetes’s type 2 Dr Igudia.

  • @mr.fluffy770
    @mr.fluffy770 Жыл бұрын

    Dr Igudia spambots everywhere 🤖

  • @auwalridwan7912
    @auwalridwan7912 Жыл бұрын

    I really do appreciate you Dr Igudia youtube,your commitment towards saving human lives is steadfast ,all the knowledge I got from you and,the help with the herbal meds, I was recently tested negative of type 2 diabetes,I’m so happy thanks doc

  • @415RespectLoyalty909
    @415RespectLoyalty9096 жыл бұрын

    Afrezza, Inhalable insulin. Peace.

  • @adamualiyukukawa3748
    @adamualiyukukawa3748 Жыл бұрын

    Words failed me on how to appreciate you for sending your Herbs to me after I place my or order which cured my Diabetes’s Dr Igudia.

  • @olanrewajukabeerat3485
    @olanrewajukabeerat3485 Жыл бұрын

    If the world had more people like you, it would be a better place. You make a difference, Dr Igudia thank you for curing my type 2 Diabetes and introducing your medical products to the worlds.

  • @Theaspirantsguru2507

    @Theaspirantsguru2507

    10 ай бұрын

    👌👌👌 congrts💐💐💐💐💐 U became normal Eat sweets and enjoy💐💐💐

  • @ajuobasi548
    @ajuobasi548 Жыл бұрын

    God bless now and always Dr Igudia. And I really wanted to say a very big thanks for helping me cure my type 2 Diabetes I thought it was the end until I meant you keep saving lives doctor.

  • @ajuobasi548
    @ajuobasi548 Жыл бұрын

    God bless now and always Dr Igudia. And I really wanted to say a very big thanks for helping me cure my Diabetes I thought it was the end until I meant you keep saving lives doctor.

  • @konradvonmarburg7733
    @konradvonmarburg77336 жыл бұрын

    Great talk. I wonder when she will start to eat low carb and lose weight?

  • @monicasunday7270
    @monicasunday7270 Жыл бұрын

    I thought my body would never be the same again, but you fixed it. My heartiest gratitude to you Dr Igudia for helping me cure my Type 2 diabetes successfully

  • @monicasunday7270
    @monicasunday7270 Жыл бұрын

    I thought my body would never be the same again, but you fixed it. My heartiest gratitude to you Dr Igudia for helping me cure my Type 2 Diabetes successfully

  • @Lifesepanga

    @Lifesepanga

    Жыл бұрын

    but how u cured it dear. Once it reversed can u eat normal like before ?

  • @ElijahIseoluwa
    @ElijahIseoluwa Жыл бұрын

    Testifying about Dr Igudia on KZread is a great joy I have ever had in a while because this man transformed my life In all ramification. Thanks doctor for putting an end to my type 2 Diabetes’s and putting a smile on my face again.

  • @andreacorsalini7401
    @andreacorsalini74018 жыл бұрын

    sono il primoo

  • @krishnaiahkolakaleti4771

    @krishnaiahkolakaleti4771

    7 жыл бұрын

    Andrea Corsalini.

  • @Raptor44256
    @Raptor442568 жыл бұрын

    You mean to tell people taking it one day at a time, not pushing for instant results and proper diet and exercise can lead to a healthier life? Shocking.

  • @SuchiMohan9

    @SuchiMohan9

    8 жыл бұрын

    She is a very strong, smart and courageous girl, who is just in her early teens. I find her talk informative and inspiring.

  • @Raptor44256

    @Raptor44256

    8 жыл бұрын

    Suchi Mohan I'm sure such un-exceptional material impresses a lot of people.

  • @SuchiMohan9

    @SuchiMohan9

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Roger Leonard Sir, she is an eighth grader. By the time she is your age she will go places. Meanwhile you can try to get a life.

  • @Raptor44256

    @Raptor44256

    8 жыл бұрын

    Suchi Mohan Firstly, Any doctor will tell you this when you are diagnosed. Secondly, says the guy commenting on comments on youtube.

  • @SuchiMohan9

    @SuchiMohan9

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Roger Leonard please go ahead and exercise your freedom of expression

  • @childofthecreatorgod9962
    @childofthecreatorgod99627 жыл бұрын

    WOW! You DO have a terminal illness, it's call DIABETES, Pre or no. You manage it, you never are cured of it. Think if it as Cancer in remission, most symptoms are no longer experience but it can rear it's ugly head at anytime. About 25 years before my diagnosis, I was diagnosed with Hypoglycemia and my doctor told me that, later in life, would probably change to Diabetes. She was right. In the past almost 10 years I have been able to maintain my A1C to about 6.3-4 But 1 blood-test was 7.3, but now back to 6.4.

  • @soulkiss1001

    @soulkiss1001

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks for sharing oikos triple zero yogurt 5.2 ounces for breakfast is good grilled chicken with mrs. dash on a george foreman grill is good kind chocolate sea salt bar one sof pear one soft apple flavored water with zero calories and zero sugar green vegetables 2 egg whites low fat cheese green vegetables on a whole wheat wrap walk 2 to 3 hours a day no sodium no butter microwave popcorn uncle bens brown rice microwave version wasa crackers and hummas lord jesus have mercy.

  • @evelyneinjeyan9469

    @evelyneinjeyan9469

    7 жыл бұрын

    Child of the Creator G

  • @childofthecreatorgod9962

    @childofthecreatorgod9962

    7 жыл бұрын

    Evelyne injeyan "G"? or GOD??

  • @sunshine87654

    @sunshine87654

    5 жыл бұрын

    Child of the Creator God, I am working on curing my prediabetes following advice by research scientist Valter Longo. I am slowly improving by doing the fasting mimicking diet and the longevity diet as outlined in his book "The Longevity Diet". For some people who are willing to put in the effort it can be reversed.

  • @mannyradzky493

    @mannyradzky493

    5 жыл бұрын

    Child of the Creator God what’s your point, have you tried keto way of eating

  • @vincentwiese8414
    @vincentwiese84142 жыл бұрын

    You didn't reverse anything I found your obituary.

  • @tedbrown7908
    @tedbrown79083 жыл бұрын

    Can't reverse something you never had.

  • @subbannar7319

    @subbannar7319

    2 жыл бұрын

    Then you are lucky

  • @your_mommy_issues_are_show4060
    @your_mommy_issues_are_show4060 Жыл бұрын

    I'm going to die because I cannot eat this worthless expensive diet.

  • @Vamavid
    @Vamavid2 жыл бұрын

    Her approach is not as efficacious as all that. The clue is at the end; she still has to lose weight.

  • @EllyKallan
    @EllyKallan7 жыл бұрын

    really bad quality...can't hear much of what she is saying.

  • @WilkinsonYOU
    @WilkinsonYOU7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, captain obvious. Exercise and eating healthy stops/reverses type 2 diabetes and other obesity related illnesses. What are American parents teaching their kids?! We learn this in first school. Its basic nutrition.

  • @bills-beard

    @bills-beard

    6 жыл бұрын

    yes, she is in "first school"...and she is learning it there. strange

  • @johnthompson16

    @johnthompson16

    3 жыл бұрын

    Strange that you think it is obvious. It doesn't seem to be obvious to many diabetics otherwise there would be no diabetes epidemic. .

  • @monicasunday7270
    @monicasunday7270 Жыл бұрын

    I thought my body would never be the same again, but you fixed it. My heartiest gratitude to you Dr Igudia for helping me cure my type 2 Diabetes successfully

  • @stephenokwori1882
    @stephenokwori1882 Жыл бұрын

    My heart just keeps thanking you and thanking you Dr Igudia for all you have done for me, you gave me your words that you could heal any sickness or disease, thank you for permanently curing me of my type 2 diabetes you are amazing.

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