Show Notes
For years, butter has been blamed for heart disease and margarine praised as the healthier choice. But is that advice actually grounded in solid science, especially when it comes to type 2 diabetes or prediabetes? In this episode, we cut through decades of confusion and explore the latest research on how butter and margarine affect diabetic management, blood sugar, insulin resistance, cholesterol, and long-term metabolic health. You’ll learn why butter isn’t the villain it was once made...
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