How to Control Blood Sugar & Type 2 Diabetes | Dr. Jasjeet Wasir Reveals - Diet, Tests & Simple Tips

Diabetes isn’t just a health issue in India – it’s a full-blown crisis affecting millions. In this episode of MHB Bytes, Dr. Jasjeet Wasir (Director, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Medanta Hospital) explains what diabetes really is, why so many Indians remain undiagnosed, and how you can prevent, manage, or even reverse type 2 diabetes with the right lifestyle changes.

We dive deep into the best diabetes tests (HbA1c, OGTT, fasting sugar), the smart use of CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring), and the nutrition mindset that actually works for Indian diets. You’ll also learn how to spot hedonic hunger, make intermittent fasting safe and effective, and why enjoyable movement always beats punishment workouts.

Plus, Dr. Wasir breaks down the science behind modern GLP-1/GIP medications – including semaglutide, tirzepatide, and Ozempic – explaining who should consider them, their safety profile, side effects, and real-world benefits for both blood sugar control and weight loss.

Simple, practical, and science-backed. Chai stays – panic goes.

What you’ll learn:
Early signs and screening - why “no symptoms” can still mean diabetes
Tests that matter - OGTT vs fasting sugar vs HbA1c and the cutoffs
CGM explained - not for diagnosis, best for monitoring and personalization
Indian diet for diabetes - fiber, portion control, plate building, chai with sugar in context
Hedonic hunger vs real hunger - simple way to cut cravings
Intermittent fasting for diabetes - when it helps, who should avoid, how to do it safely
Exercise plan that lasts - cardio + strength + mobility + calm
ABCDO formula - A1c, Blood pressure, Cholesterol, Disease-modifying meds, Obesity/weight
Diabetes remission - why 5%, 10%, 15% weight loss targets matter
GLP-1/GIP meds (semaglutide, tirzepatide) - benefits, side effects, who qualifies in India

Important Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:26 - India’s diabetes crisis and Dr. Jasjit Wasir
02:46 - From old insulin tools to CGM today
04:15 - The iceberg of undiagnosed diabetes
07:05 - Diabetes basics - type 1 vs type 2
10:49 - Insulin resistance
12:58 - Tests that matter - OGTT, fasting, HBA1c
17:58 - Who is at risk?
20:13 - CGM explained - where it shines, who needs it
25:14 - Genes vs lifestyle - what really triggers diabetes
29:09 - Indian nutrition mindset - plates, fiber, portions
33:32 - Tea with sugar - context over panic
35:30 - Hedonic hunger vs real hunger - daily hack
40:30 - Intermittent fasting - benefits, limits, safety
44:00 - Exercise plan - cardio, strength, mobility, calm
46:17 - ABCDO formula to protect organs
48:45 - Weight loss targets and remission
50:19 - GLP-1/GIP meds - what they do, who qualifies
56:29 - Safety screens and who should avoid
58:43 - Appetite effects and common GI symptoms
1:00:03 - Long-term safety and key takeaways
1:01:23 - Closing wishes for a healthy life

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