Episode Details

Type 2 diabetes may be the diagnosis—but what if it is also a symptom of deeper problems affecting the body?

In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Dr. Jade Guerra about the functional medicine approach to Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, autoimmune conditions, environmental toxins, nutrition, sleep, and chronic illness.

Dr. Guerra is both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 35 years of experience. Instead of applying the same treatment plan to every patient, she investigates the individual metabolic, hormonal, digestive, environmental, and lifestyle factors that may be interfering with that person’s health.

She explains why a diagnosis often develops years—or even decades—before it is discovered and why simply controlling a laboratory number may not address the underlying cause.

DR. JADE GUERRA’S RESOURCES

Website and Free Masterclasses:

https://jadeguerra.com/

The End of Type 2 Diabetes NOW! Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/321420510744852/

Unbroken: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid Symptoms:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/743871260049166/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/drjadeguerra/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@drjadeguerra

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@drjadeguerra

X:

https://x.com/jadeguerrareal

COMPLETE EPISODE PAGE

Find the video, resources, key takeaways, timestamps, and full transcript at:

https://drhaley.com/type-2-diabetes-root-causes-jade-guerra/

IN THIS EPISODE

Dr. Guerra and Dr. Haley discuss:

• Why Type 2 diabetes may be a symptom of deeper metabolic dysfunction

• The difference between managing symptoms and investigating root causes

• Why Type 2 diabetes may sometimes be placed into remission through appropriate nutrition, lifestyle changes, and professional care

• How insulin resistance and blood sugar problems can develop years before diagnosis

• Why environmental toxins may contribute to inflammation, hormonal disruption, autoimmune disease, and poor metabolic health

• The relationship between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroid disease

• Why testing only thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH, may provide an incomplete picture

• How the thyroid depends upon the liver, digestive system, brain, adrenal glands, and overall metabolic health

• Testing for mold, metals, pesticides, and other environmental toxins

• Why aggressive detoxification programs can create problems when the body’s elimination pathways are not working properly

• How functional blood chemistry may be used to create an individualized health plan

• Why the same diet, supplements, or treatment strategy will not work for everyone

• The importance of protein, vegetables, healthy fats, hydration, electrolytes, movement, and sleep

• Practical ways to make better food choices before hunger takes control

• The limitations of short medical appointments and insurance-directed healthcare

• The difference between a laboratory value being “normal” and being optimal

• How thoughts, words, meditation, gratitude, and mindset may influence behavior and long-term health

ABOUT DR. JADE GUERRA

Dr. Jade Guerra, FNP, APRN, DC, DABCO, has nearly 35 years of experience helping people improve their health through natural and integrative approaches.

She is both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Family Nurse Practitioner, with advanced education in functional medicine, blood chemistry, brain neurotransmitters, and thyroid health.

Her work focuses on identifying factors that may contribute to Type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, autoimmune conditions, and other chronic health problems. She helps