In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Brad Montagne exposes the hidden connection between adrenal dysfunction, cortisol, and diabetes. While most people think diabetes is simply about eating too much sugar, the real story runs much deeper. Chronic stress, toxicity, and inflammation overload the HPA axis, pushing the adrenal glands to pump out cortisol and adrenaline hormones that silently drive blood sugar dysregulation.

Through decades of clinical experience, Dr. Brad reveals why standard management approaches often fail, how diet and toxic foods perpetuate the cycle, and why true recovery requires addressing the root cause inside the gut and adrenal system.

If you or a loved one is struggling with diabetes or blood sugar issues, this episode will radically shift your perspective on what’s really happening in the body.

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why diabetes isn’t just about sugar, it’s about HPA axis dysfunction and toxic overload
• How cortisol and adrenaline break down muscle tissue and flood your body with sugar
• Why insulin resistance develops when cells can’t absorb more sugar
• The dangerous role of processed sugars, rancid oils, and hydrogenated fats
• Why artificial sweeteners and processed grains fuel inflammation and dysregulation
• How metformin really works (and what that reveals about the true cause of diabetes)
• The connection between gut dysfunction, adrenal burnout, and chronic illness

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:22 Understanding Diabetes: Causes and Misconceptions

01:41 Real-Life Stories of Diabetes Mismanagement

06:03 The Role of the Adrenal Glands and Hormones

14:51 Impact of Diet and Inflammatory Foods

20:55 Conclusion and Final Advice

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Diabetes isn’t random, and it isn’t inevitable. It’s the predictable result of a broken system: a toxic gut, inflamed body, and overstressed adrenal glands. When you address these hidden roots, the body can begin to restore balance, regulate blood sugar naturally, and reclaim health.

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