Personalized Holistic Health Strategies For Type 2 Diabetes Reversal

Without the Dependence on Increased Medication or Restrictive Diets

Personalized Holistic Health Strategies For Type 2 Diabetes Reversal

Without the Dependence on Increased Medication or Restrictive Diets

Don't let these obstacles keep you from reversing type 2 diabetes and living your best life:

  • Treatment & Management based on glucose and A1C alone

  • Boxed into restrictive fad diets that don't improve numbers

  • Too much conflicting advice that is overwhelming

  • Lack of personalized treatment

  • Coexisting medical conditions that complicate diabetes management

  • Relying on random strategies without expert guidance

Take control now with The Diabetes Shift and avoid the real consequences of these challenges. Our personalized, holistic approach addresses all these problems, helping you achieve true diabetes mastery and a healthier, happier life.

Imagine Your Life After The Diabetes Shift

The Diabetes Shift

offers a

holistic diabetes

reversal system

that will

transform your

health and life.

  • Regain Control Over Your Health

  • Break Free from Deprivation Diets

  • Achieve Sustainable Weight Loss

  • Overcome the Challenges of Coexisting Conditions

  • Receive Tailored Support and Guidance

  • Simplify Your Diabetes Management

The Diabetes Shift offers a holistic diabetes reversal system that will help you regain control over medical dependency, break free from the deprivation diet trap, and lose that unwanted weight. When you work through The Diabetes Shift strategy, you will build a unique reversal strategy, regain control over your health decisions, enjoy eating well, be desired, and have confidence in your body.

"I don’t pretend to understand the body chemistry at work here and frankly I am more interested in the results and less concerned about how it happened. I was skeptical in the beginning, but as time marched on I believed that I found a program and a provider who really understand the mechanics of my body and worked with me to improve my life."

Jeff W.

Imagine Your Life After The Diabetes Shift

The Diabetes Shift

offers a holistic diabetes

reversal system that will

transform your health and life.

  • Regain Control Over Your Health

  • Break Free from Deprivation Diets

  • Achieve Sustainable Weight Loss

  • Overcome the Challenges of Coexisting Conditions

  • Receive Tailored Support and Guidance

  • Simplify Your Diabetes Management

The Diabetes Shift offers a holistic diabetes reversal system that will help you regain control over medical dependency, break free from the deprivation diet trap, and lose that unwanted weight. When you work through The Diabetes Shift strategy, you will build a unique reversal strategy, regain control over your health decisions, enjoy eating well, be desired, and have confidence in your body.

"I don’t pretend to understand the body chemistry at work here and frankly I am more interested in the results and less concerned about how it happened. I was skeptical in the beginning, but as time marched on I believed that I found a program and a provider who really understand the mechanics of my body and worked with me to improve my life."

~ Jeff W.

Working with The Diabetes Shift is Easy

Complete Your Assessment

Take the first step towards better health by undergoing a thorough health assessment, including a detailed body systems survey and optional blood work, to uncover the root causes of your health issues.

Receive Your Report

Your Health Assessment will be reviewed and evaluated. This allows us to identify the root causes of your health issues and create a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

Get Clear On Your Plan

With a personalized functional health report, you will receive a customized treatment plan and recommendations to help you understand your path to functional health and achieve your goals.

Break free from the constraints of traditional management methods!

Why Working with The Diabetes Shift is

Essential for Your Health Journey

Imagine a life where diabetes no longer controls your daily activities, energy levels, or peace of mind. You’ve likely tried managing your condition with medications, strict diets, and conflicting advice, only to feel frustrated and stuck. This is where The Diabetes Shift comes in. As your guide and coach, I’m here to help you navigate the complex world of diabetes management and find a clear path to lasting health.

The Diabetes Shift is not just another generic program; it’s a personalized, holistic approach tailored to your unique needs. We understand that every person’s journey with diabetes is different, so our strategies are designed specifically for you. By focusing on the root causes of your diabetes and addressing coexisting conditions, we create a plan that works for your lifestyle, not against it.

Our approach saves you from the six major problems that stall diabetes remission: managing glucose and A1C alone, being boxed into restrictive fad diets, information overload, lack of personalized treatment, dealing with coexisting medical conditions, and the frustration of trial and error strategies. Instead, we offer a comprehensive system that simplifies diabetes management and helps you regain control over your health.

Imagine waking up each day with stable blood sugar levels, more energy, and a clear plan for your health. You’ll enjoy delicious, balanced meals without feeling deprived, and you’ll see real progress in your weight and overall well-being. More importantly, you’ll feel confident and empowered to make informed decisions about your health.

Working with The Diabetes Shift means having a dedicated partner who understands your challenges and is committed to your success. We provide continuous support, adjust your plan as needed, and celebrate your milestones with you. We aim to help you achieve sustainable health improvements, reduce your dependency on medications, and live a fulfilling life free from the constant worry of diabetes.

So, why is working with a coach like me so important? Because I’ve been where you are. I understand the struggles and the desire for a better, healthier life. With my expertise and personalized approach, I can help you break free from the cycle of frustration and truly transform your health. This isn’t just about managing diabetes; it’s about reclaiming your life.

Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you by booking a 30-minute strategy session with The Diabetes Shift. Let’s work together to create a future where diabetes doesn’t hold you back but propels you to new heights of well-being and vitality. Your journey to better health starts here.

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"There’s been a very well coordinated program by the doctor with thoroughness in checking into my blood chemistry and physiological makeup. I’m feeling myself again. At one time when I was getting medications from my regular doctor I was getting numbness and tingling in one of my legs from diabetic neuropathy. But since I’ve gone on this program and followed it, the numbness has gone away, my legs feel springier, I actually walk my dog and even started to jog a bit. And at one time I couldn’t cut my grass without taking a five minute break every ten minutes. Dr. Bletzinger’s program has been tremendous and I hope to continue the success that’s going. It’s been very successful and I appreciate the doctor’s help."

Richard H.

  • Dr. Joshua Bletzinger, DC is a leading functional medicine practitioner in the Chicago area.

  • After watching his father lose his battle with type 2 diabetes, Dr. Josh made it his mission to prevent others from experiencing the same health conditions. He set out to create a clinic that can help people reverse their conditions and take charge of their health.

  • Dr. Josh creates customized and individualized care plans that 1) arrest the progression of chronic health challenges, 2) enables the body to heal itself and 3) teaches the individual how to navigate a lifetime of vitalistic health.

  • Dr. Josh has extensive postdoctoral training in functional medicine, functional endocrinology, and clinical nutrition. He continues to pursue an exhaustive education in the care of chronic health challenges.

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Reset & Rebuild Personalized Functional Nutrition System

Reset & Rebuild: The Functional Nutrition System That Finally Shows You What Your Body Needs

December 11, 20255 min read

“Your body is always speaking to you. The problem is never a lack of effort, it is a lack of clarity. When you finally learn what your system needs, everything changes.”

Every year, millions of people start a new diet hoping this one will finally fix their fatigue, bloating, brain fog, or stubborn weight.
But here is the truth no diet book will tell you:

You can eat “healthy” and still feel awful if you are eating foods your body does not tolerate.

And most people have no idea what those foods even are, because traditional diets, macros-only plans, and generic detoxes do not identify your personal triggers.

The Reset and Rebuild Nutrition Program was created to finally solve this problem with a functional medicine strategy that combines personalized assessment, elimination and reintroduction, metabolic recalibration, and habit architecture into one complete system.

This blog is your deep-dive into how the program works and why the upcoming January through March recalibration period is the most powerful window of the year to transform your nutrition and energy.

Key Takeaways

  • You can eat “healthy” and still feel unwell if you are consuming foods your body does not tolerate.

  • The Reset and Rebuild Nutrition Program personalizes your nutrition using the Functional Health Assessment.

  • Elimination and reintroduction identify your actual food triggers and safe foods.

  • January through March is the most powerful window for metabolic and digestive recalibration.

  • The program creates long-term clarity, structure, and confidence in your nutrition strategy.
    You can explore the full program overview here: https://resetrebuild.com/reset-rebuild-nutrition-program-151246


Why “Eating Healthy” Still Does Not Guarantee Feeling Healthy

You cut out sugar.
You reduce processed foods.
You meal prep.
You track your macros.
And you still feel tired, inflamed, or inconsistent.

The reason is simple:
Your body has specific needs, tolerances, and thresholds that no generic plan can account for.

Two people can eat the same salad and experience two completely different responses. One feels energized, the other gets bloated for hours. Two people can drink coffee, and one feels sharp while the other feels anxious.

The only way to understand your personal food response is to evaluate the systems that determine how you break down, absorb, detoxify, and respond to food.

That is where Reset and Rebuild begins.


The Reset and Rebuild Philosophy

The program is built around a simple progression:

Clarify → Reset → Rebuild

It is a functional medicine driven framework that helps you identify:

  • What fuels your body

  • What drains your body

  • How your digestive, metabolic, and detox systems respond

  • Which habits create stability

  • Which nutrition pattern will work for you long term

The goal is clarity, structure, and education instead of restriction or confusion.


The Functional Health Assessment: Your Personal Blueprint

The Functional Health Assessment (FHA) is the personalization engine of the entire system. Learn more about how the FHA works here

Rather than guessing, the FHA evaluates patterns across:

  • Gut function

  • Detoxification capacity

  • Blood sugar regulation

  • Hormones and stress response

  • Inflammation

  • Energy metabolism

  • Nutrient needs

Your symptom burdens reveal what your body is asking for. This determines:

  • How aggressive your elimination phase should be

  • Which foods you are most likely reacting to

  • Your ideal eating strategy in January

  • Whether intermittent fasting, portion control, gram tracking, or macro cycles match your physiology

  • Where to focus detox and metabolic support

This system removes guesswork and replaces it with clear direction.


The Elimination Phase: The Reset

With your FHA priorities in place, elimination becomes strategic rather than overwhelming.

What we remove

  • Gluten

  • Dairy

  • Seed oils

  • Added sugars

  • Alcohol

  • Ultra processed foods

What we build first

Before eliminating anything, we establish the Foundations:

  • Sleep rhythm

  • Hydration targets

  • Protein anchors

  • Light movement

  • Stress regulation

These foundations ensure your system responds well when foods are removed.

Tools used in the Reset phase

  • Symptom Log and Radar

  • Functional Health Assessment Priorities Sheet

  • Elimination Quickstart Guide

  • AI Agent personalization

This is where inflammation begins to settle and energy stabilizes.


The Reintroduction Phase: Your Personal Food Map

This is the step most programs skip, and it is the reason people remain confused about their symptoms.

Reintroduction answers the question:
Which foods does your body tolerate, and which foods consistently create symptoms

Using a structured three-day reintroduction protocol, we track responses in:

  • Digestion

  • Energy and brain fog

  • Mood and stress

  • Joints and inflammation

  • Skin

From there, you build your Personal Food Map:

Safe Foods

Your foundational, go-to foods.

Sometimes Foods

Tolerated in moderation.

Avoid Foods

Consistent symptom offenders.

This is the clarity people have wanted for years.


Detoxification and Daily Rhythms: The Rebuild

Detoxification in this program is not about harsh cleanses or supplement overload. It is about supporting how your body naturally processes metabolic waste.

In this phase, you integrate:

  • Cruciferous vegetables

  • Soluble + insoluble fiber

  • Antioxidant-rich foods

  • Hydration strategy

  • Breathwork, sweating, light exposure

You are building internal capacity and long term resilience.


The January through March Recalibration Window

This 90 day window is where the most profound changes occur because everything aligns at the same time.

Phase A: 10 Day Cellular Reset

Lower inflammatory load, stabilize energy, reestablish circadian regulation.

Includes:

  • Reset menu

  • Hydration and movement routine

  • Daily symptom tracking

Phase B: 20 Day Metabolic Recalibration

This phase teaches your metabolism how to shift between energy sources more efficiently.

You choose your primary lever:

  • Intermittent fasting

  • Portion strategy

  • Calorie or gram tracking

  • Macro periodization

This is not dieting. It is structured metabolic training.

Phase C: Elimination and Reintroduction Integration

By February and March, your system is calm, energy is steadier, and your digestion is more predictable.

This is when reintroduction becomes even clearer, and your long term blueprint is built.


Eating Strategies That Match Your Physiology

Reset and Rebuild offers flexible frameworks to match different bodies and lifestyles.

Core strategies include:

  • Protein anchors for stable blood sugar

  • Fiber and fluid targets for digestion and detoxification

  • Macro rhythm for metabolic flexibility

  • Lever selection based on FHA results

These approaches create a sustainable nutrition pattern that lasts.


Why the System Works

  • It addresses systems, not symptoms

  • It focuses on clarity, not restriction

  • It removes guesswork and teaches structure

  • It improves metabolic and digestive resilience

  • It creates a personalized roadmap rather than a list of rules

People do not fail diets. Diets fail people by ignoring individuality. Reset and Rebuild corrects this.


Preparing for the Recalibration Window

The goal for November and December is to build and maintain the minimums:

  • Consistent sleep

  • Hydration rhythm

  • Protein at each meal

  • Light daily movement

  • Label awareness

January is where everything shifts from practice to precision.

More program details and next steps are coming soon.

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Dr. Josh Bletzinger DC CFMP® ATC CCSP®

Recovery and Performance Accelerator

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