Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD
Take Control of Prediabetes & Insulin Resistance — Protect Your Brain Naturally (Fruit Street Health Program)
30 Oct 2025
Are you one of the 96 million Americans struggling with prediabetes and insulin resistance without even knowing it? In this episode, I sit down with Laurence Girard, CEO of Fruit Street Health, to explore a structured, evidence-based program that not only prevents type 2 diabetes but also protects your brain from cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s.We dive into how diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management work together in the CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program and how it’s now accessible online with live group coaching and telehealth. Laurence shares success stories of participants who lost weight, improved their health, and even reduced medications, all while creating a supportive community that reinforces lasting lifestyle change.If you’re ready to learn how to control your metabolic health, reduce your risk for chronic disease, and optimize brain function, this episode is packed with actionable insights and resources you can start using today. Take your first step:Check your prediabetes risk and learn how the program can help you - FruitStreet.com“No one's ever going to regret improving their diet and lifestyle anyway, because it just reduces your risk for so many different chronic diseases.” ~ Laurence GirardIn this Episode03:50 - Insulin resistance as a driver of cognitive decline05:46 - Fruit Street diabetes prevention program overview15:02 - Encouraging people to eat healthy food19:03 - Fruit Street's group classes, accountability, and community34:44 - Genetics vs. lifestyle in prediabetes37:09 - Fruit Street's plans for cognitive health focus39:36 - How to contact Laurence Girard40:10 - The future of the diabetes prevention programResources:- Top Supplements for Alzheimer's Guide - https://bit.ly/drjoshguideConnect with Laurence Girard: - Website - https://fruitstreet.com/- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencengirard/Connect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenbrainsMD- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greenbrainsmd/- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorjosh- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@greenbrainsmd-
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