To acknowledge the knowledge woven throughout these pages, and other works, I offer my gratitude to the following sources and inspirations:

American Diabetes Association (ADA)
For clear, accessible explanations of Type 2 Diabetes, insulin resistance,
and blood sugar regulation.

Cleveland Clinic & Mayo Clinic
For foundational resources on metabolic health, lifestyle strategies, and diagnostic standards.

ZOE & diaTribe
For advancing the conversation around personalized nutrition, blood sugar responses, and sleep’s role in insulin sensitivity.

Dr. Jessie Inchauspé (Glucose
Goddess)
For her compelling research and public education on food sequencing and glucose control strategies.

NIH & PubMed Research
For countless peer-reviewed articles on cortisol, stress, parasympathetic function, and the body’s incredible ability to heal.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2013)
For research exploring grounding (earthing) and its impact on morning
blood sugar levels in those with T2D.

Journal of Environmental and Public Health
For insights into how reconnecting with the Earth can reduce inflammation and promote physiological calm..

Teachings of Dream Builder Institute, Mandy Morris, MindValley Institute and Abraham-Esther Hicks

Traditional Herbal Wisdom
Including resources from Mount Sinai, WebMD, and folk medicine communities, supporting the use of cinnamon, turmeric, fenugreek, holy
basil, and other botanical allies.

World Health Organization (WHO) & Harvard Health
For emphasizing the benefits of light, consistent movement, and the role it plays in glucose metabolism and overall health.

Alzheimer’s as Type 3 Diabetes — Global Research
Acknowledging the medical communities outside the U.S. that recognize this term and continue the research.

Irick Wiggins - Care Free Keto
For delicious recipes that kept me on track and never feeling deprived.

Personal experience, lived wisdom, and coaching
Finally, this program was written not just from data — but from dreams, from
diagnosis, and from the deep work of transformation. Thank you to the
women who have trusted me with their stories. You are the true source of
inspiration.