Diet and then exercise got me off all my meds in 1.5 years. From 400lbs to 198. A1c from 15 to 4.7. It is possible. The body is pretty great.

My uncle reduced his type 2 diabetes through dieting & weight loss. My uncle lost weight & cut out alcohol & naughty food - even his doctor was astounded by his transformation! Great video Sir

As a Diabetes Educator and a Registered Dietitian for over 20 years, I give this video a AAA+. So beautifully explained. I can see using this video in my patient education sessions, for sure. Loved the humor with the insulin resistant cell telling insulin to "go to hell" ..LOL.

I have type 1 diabetes and was diagnosed at 30 in Germany (I'm from Iran). I spent 8 days in the hospital after my diagnosis. I was in tears the first two days I spent in the hospital, because it was hard to accept that I have to inject several times per day for the rest of my life. A German doctor noticed I'm in tears when she was checking another patient, and told me *don't worry, we don't let you leave the hospital, before you learn how to live with your diabetes!* The nurses were also so empathetic. At the end, I really enjoyed the time I spent at the hospital.

I have managed to maintain a remission level of blood sugar levels (not perfect, but below diabetic) through exercise, diet and weight loss. The weight loss is hard, and so much food is packed with sugar, especially desserts! We need diabetes-friendly labelling of food.

I’m a type 1 diabetic, diagnosed when I was 10 I’m now 18. The excitement I felt when I seen this video in my recommended is just wow. Thank you for letting others understand the importance and differences between type 1 and type 2. You explained it better than I have seen others explain it. Amazing video!

My husband was diagnosed T1 at 41 years old. Yes...for real. His entire life he'd been told his mood swings were due to him being bipolar. He was treated with anti-anxiety meds. Only it wasn't bipolar. It was low blood-sugar. I am amazed he made it to 41 without insulin treatment!

Can you make a follow-up video about some of the complications of diabetes? Like neuropathy, effects on the kidneys, vascular changes (like oedema and vascular ulcers) etc? I feel like most people, including those with diabetes, don't realise how many processes the disease affect.

I had no idea the pancreas was actually just a piece of fried chicken that sits behind the stomach

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I've been T1 for 28 YEARS (diagnosed at age 6), and the frustration I feel when people tell me that all I have to do is exercise and diet to make it go away isn't explainable 🤣! No matter how much I exercise and diet, I will ALWAYS be diabetic lol!

I can listen to this guy all day long without getting bored. What enthusiasm he has! How much knowledge he has, how much research he does before every presentation! Love it!

I'm a type 1, I was diagnosed at 6. You explain the differences so well I teared up a little. It is so common for type 1s to be blamed for our condition even though we can't do anything about it.

I have PCOS and have been told I'll eventually end up diabetic because I'm insulin resistant. I never understood what all that meant before this video. The endocrinologist I saw should watch this so she can better serve her patients.

I’m technically pre diabetic now since I’ve worked to reduce my sugar intake, diet and exercise and found vitamins that help. It’s 100% possible to be in remission, great video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I would like to acknowledge that within the last decade research has demonstrated a solid CAUSATIVE link between diabetes and Alzheimer's. We lost my 69 year old insulin dependant mother in law to Alzheimer's this year. She was diagnosed with diabetes in her 30s and it had not been controlled since young adulthood. Diabetes causes retinopathy, kidney disease, neuropathy, and damage to the vascular system due to the "sharp" glucose molecules. This contributes to poor circulation and risk for non-healing wounds. As a nurse I've worked with hundreds of diabetics and seen so many on dialysis for kidney failure, near blindness from retinopathy, excrutiating neuropathic pain, and leg amputations. Diabetes' associated medical complications cost the US more than any other disease by a wide margin. I encourage all people to consider the seriousness of this disease. This video has inspired me to get a handle on my own unhealthy decisions. Thanks for this great video!

I have type 1 diabetes. I was diagnosed at 5 years old. Thank you so much for posting this video. Thank you for letting the world understand what it’s about and what it’s like. It truly means a lot.

This will help my mom know more that I couldn't explain! Thanks a lot.

First things first: Don't consume alcohol, don't smoke, don't eat junk food, don't eat/drink blood, don't eat oily foods Eat all other kinds of food (variety) Dry fruits Fruits Vegetables meat milk eggs ... Drink 1/3 water, 1/3 food, (leave 1/3 for air) Exercise/play games/or any physical activity Meditate/Relax Most important! Have a routine: Eat at the same times everyday Exercise at the same time everyday sleep well and sleep at the same time everyday ...

I started crying when you said that the pancreas is amazing. I've had diabetes for almost 20 years now and I've always hated my defective organ. I'd punch myself in the stomach before I went to sleep as a kid, hoping against hope that it would somehow kick-start it again.

I’m in my 20’s and am pre-diabetic. I am an example of an unfortunate soul who is actually slightly underweight and yet has this problem. Usually when people think about pre-diabetes and type 2, they think of overweight people who don’t exercise. Well, I went pre-diabetic in the middle of my childhood when I never went more than a few months without playing a sport (practices, tournaments, conditioning, etc). I started getting light headed and pass out and it still happens to this day if I’m not careful. Some people are just unfortunate even when their lifestyle is better than most people who just happen to be more lucky.

Am a foreigner studying Nursing in Germany and we just started this Topic Diabetes Typ 1and Diabetes mellitus Typ 2 today. And your video was very helpful ☺️, it was like a cherry 🍒 on top of this topic which our Lecturer already taught us today. Listening to it being taught in English kind of give me a clearer "picture" of the subject.

I definitely need my husband to watch this video. He's had type 2 diabetes for about 15 years now and his blood sugar levels have been way too high for too long (most often over 20 mmol/l). He won't listen to anything I say because I'm "Not a doctor", but maybe this video will make some sense to him.

Been a type 1 diabetic since 11 and my father since he was 12 and love seeing these videos a lot more people should be watching

I recently found your channel and I liked it a lot. I am 57 years old male with 26 years T2D. I have tried whatever under sky to fight my inheritance- my father died from Diabetes as well- long story short none worked. I ended up with 8 ish A1C and 7 types of meds and Insulin. 238 lbs and depressed. Sleep apnea and bad vision. Whole nine yards. It was nov 2021 I saw a video from RIP Sara Hulberg. And I started zero to very low carb. I’m not in any camp and hate to be labeled as and cult member. With that said on Feb 2023, my A1C 5.6 and my weight is 190. No meds except Metformin. No snoring and walk 6 miles a day unless I go 40 miles bike ride. My mental status is normal and I am not going to dark places anymore. I know there there is no magic bullet. But this one worked for me and still does.

This was so fun to watch, thank you! As a type 2, 12 years ago, I was mad as heck because I had a routine of exercising 2 hours a day. Then I was diagnosed as a type 2. Talk about disappointing! Went to a dietician, found out my issue was carbs. I was a 6.8 at the time, A1c. After 6 months on metformin and following what I thought was a healthy diet, by reducing carbs, creeped up to a 7.2 A1c. I just wasn't doing it right at the time, didn't realize fruit was contributing to the problem. 😂 Anyways- became a trucker, didn't have access to proper foods at a truck stop, so I stocked up on sardines, and lived off them for nearly a year ( years later) ran out of metformin while OTR, so just ate fish mainly. Finally got myself into a Dr, told them I hadn't been on Meds in a year, but my Dr. Saw no indicator I even had diabetes, just HBP! So- I didn't get my Metformin, I thought stupidly I was cured. Years later, had my A1c checked again, my Diabetes came back with a vengeance at 11.4. 😭 !!! Doc said I needed to inject, I begged him to put me back on Metformin, he did- I went and researched on KZfaq like crazy, found the Keto diet! There was this chap named Dennis Pollack who explained he had been on the keto diet for 17 years with success. Can you believe I reduced my A1c back to normal levels within 3 months??? So yes! It is possible! But- it's a constant battle. My current A1c has registered as an 8. ( Not good) but I was off keto, and not exercising .. point being, this is a LIFESTYLE CHANGE. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day, reduce your A1c quickly by reducing your carbs to under 30 a day- take your Metformin, and just a 5-10% loss of body weight can put you in a category near normal again, even despite genetics. Age is a HUGE factor. But- I've suspected I've been pre diabetic since my childhood years, which Doctors really need to address in children with a weight problem. I loved that example you gave about the cells telling the sugar to go-to hell. 😂 So freaking funny!!! It's so true. And, if anyone was wondering how much fish I was eating, it was 3 oz of fish, three times a day. It's horrible to do for a year though, it's been years, and I still see it as a form of food torture.. best wishes to all! Good references to type 2, Dr. Ekberg, Dr. Sarah Hallberg, Dr. Jason Fung, and of course, Dennis Pollack all here on KZfaq, or- you can listen to me on your favorite podcast at Diabetic Survival, where you can find out what this diabetic girl is up to next. Thank you so much!

As a type I diabetes (diagnosed when I was 19, over 10 years ago, no other T1D in the family), I was hoping to see more of an actual pancreas, Islets, and perhaps even whether there is any visible difference between a healthy pancreas and a T1D pancreas. But well, type II is the majority after all, so thank you for the glimpse, anyway.

My grandpa has type two Diabetes and he quit smoking, which caused his Diabetes. I am so proud of him!

Although I am not technically diabetic, I have Insulin Resistant Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome so I am always aware that I could develop diabetes at any time. This video did a fantastic job of explaining just what Insulin Resistance is! Thank you so much!! It still sucks having to explain to ER staff that I'm not diabetic even though I take Metformin, and then have them look at me like I'm lying. It's also very sad that so many of them don't know what PCOS is and how the pancreas affects it.

Type 1 diabetic here! Even though we can't cure T1 diabetes yet, exercise and healthy low-GI diet do reduce insulin basal and total needs of insulin that I use. I highly recommend to adopt a D2 lifestyle if you have T1. Nowadays my A1c is lower than 6, less spikes and dips and I feel much better now. Nice video!

I had gestational diabetes. So, my ex doctor said that it's was a warning that I was going to develop diabetes within 5 to 10 years. After 15 years, I do not have diabetes, yet. I don't eat artificial sugar, I limit carbohydrates and try to eat whole foods. Great video.

Good job on your Diabetes presentation on an anatomy basis. I'm T2D and was strongly triggered into it immediately after talked into taking Statins to lower Cholesterol (2005) and my Dr never told me the drug raises blood sugars even when I was "over the top" at the next annual. Over the next 5 years on Statins and now several diabetic Rxs, I had to stop training and competing in Triathlons due to muscle and tendon very slow repair. Stopped Statins after about 5 years when Dr Oz on TV stated 20% Statin users get T2D. Fast forward 8 years fighting T2D, discovered KETO with Intermittent Fasting (Dr Berry, Dr Berg, Dr Cywes, Dr Fong, ”Oiling of America" etc...) And now back to Triathlons again (64years old). I lost 50% Adipose Tissue (annual DEXA scans) in 3 years. 15 pounds under Overweight (normal wt.) But still fighting T2D. Big thing I have learned is that there are NO essential Carbs and they don't deserve to be eaten. I am currently on the fence A1C of T2D and Pre but is a constant fight. Without KETO Low Carb I wouldn't Have made it this far. Thanks for your great presentation and I love the way you make them.

6:49 Nope, the cell really said, 'Go and exercise first' 😂😂

I heared your call on Dave Ramsey!

Dave Ramsey sent me here. This man is killing it!

I love your videos man and I find them very informative. I wish I had discovered them earlier. What I'd like to hear more from you is critical periods of development and how they affect the conditions you talk about (e.g. in the current video, how growing up eating certain diets influences adipose tissue and hence diabetes). Thanks a lot for your videos!

One of the things I've found with diabetics is nutritionists, doctors, etc is they often tell patients what they should do to (for example) reduce insulin resistance (diet and exercise) but too often they don't explain Why. When I say that I'm referring to a patient fully understanding metabolism, how the cells work, etc. So this presentation is a very useful explanation.

T2D here. Diagnosed about a year and a half ago. Was taken off my meds earlier this year. I love this video. You explained it so well, including HOW exercise can put T2 into remission. (I love that phrase BTW. It annoys me when people say they "cured" their diabetes. It isn't cured; it's controlled.)

What you said at 13:12 has made more sense than anything my endocrinologist has conveyed to me... thank you!

I am an insulin-dependent T2 diabetic. Over the years I've had to keep upping the dosage as my resistance increases. My doctor has always said I need to exercise and improve my (admittedly horrible) diet, but I would give up after a few weeks of intense effort without any tangible results. Now I understand the metabolic processes that affect my diabetes and how to change them in hopes of improvement. At 70 y/o my eyes are beginning to be affected, but the decreased resistance to disease is much more of an issue. Where years ago I might have gotten a cold and a cough today it almost always becomes bronchitis or pneumonia and lasts for weeks and weeks. I heal much more slowly from normal scratches, bumps and bruises as well. However, I have very bad sciatica and am often housebound for days at a time so get very little exercise. So, I guess this old couch potato will have to bestir herself to exercise (gently) regularly even if it has to be done in tiny bits at home.

I'm a type 2 diabetic who was diagnosed around 13 yrs ago when I was 20 yrs old. Between diet and exercise, I think diet has the most impact when you begin lifestyle changes. It was very hard trying to eat whole grains and less processed foods in the beginning. There were times when I was binge drinking a lot of fructose ridden drinks and eating fruit in high portions. Although I lost a lot of fat in the belly and some in thighs, my weight has been stagnant over the last 5 to 6 yrs. For exercise, I mostly did cardio and HIIT type of exercises because it was homework I just had to get out of the day. By the time I was on insulin, I took 70 units of Basaglar, and 50 or 60 units of Apidra per meal depending on the time of the months. I was ridden with hypoglycemia at times during my periods, or when I had an extra strenuous exercising sessions which frustrated me because of the glucose tablets I would have to take in the middle of the night. Back in May, I got into resistance training and signed up with my local gym. My A1C was down to 6.6 from the between 8 and 9 I was getting. I'm down to 50 units of Basaglar, and 20 or 30 units of Apidra. My A1C was this low only once when I was doing HIITs 4 times a week and extrenly low carb diet. It just wasn't sustainable and I wasn't able to get back on the wheel since then. I've changed my routine since May and been going to the gym 3 times a week with weights and cardio for 1.5 hr and 1 one-hour cardio sessions per week at home. I've hadn't had any hypoglycemic incidents so far since I stuck to resistance training regularly, and no hyperglycemia either as long as I work out every other day. Day 2 with no exercise makes my overall glycemic control erratic. I also try to eat every 4 hours or so in between meals with equal portions. I also found that though my weight on the scale hasn't gone down, I have noticeably lost fast in the middle, back, and some inner thigh and upper arm flabs. It is much softer and I can see some definition/separation between the muscle and flabs. If you can afford it, I strongly encourage trying out cgm monitoring first to figure out where you can fine tune your glycemic control. It was an eye-opener for me because I was getting frustrated learning what my glucose levels were just before and after meals with testing on my glucometer, and fasting glucose because all my hypoglycemic incidents happened during the early mornings and I would wake up in the middle of the night from feeling the effects. For diet, portion control is the key. I've turned to eating 1 portion of food according to the food labels, and eating each meal to fit in with my macros of 3 carb: 3 protein: 4 fat. I've found out how less of a protein I was eating and high high of a percentage of my meal was based on carbs since I was eating intuitively. I was hitting the calorie deficits but not the macros, which stagnated my weight loss. I hope this helps for someone who has been frustrated with all their efforts over the years. Who's been doing all they can muster off the efforts but not getting the results years on end.

My hubby is considered a type 1.5 due to having 2/3 of his pancreas removed. The portion that remains can make a little insulin. But, not enough. He will always need a needle. Metformin was tried right before his surgery with horrible side affects. Thank you for this bit of education on the subject. Great job! Stay safe and healthy out there. Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!

I have managed to reverse my type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise. Metformin and diabetes medication was not good for me just diarrhea for weeks. I knew I had to do something else and that was the reason for me to get healthy.

I was diagnosed with type 1, 21 years ago as of last month, I'm now 25. I lost my health insurance some time ago after my family left california, and I've struggled to get help in Texas and now Tennesee, it's caused my to develop a fairly notable case of neuropathy in my legs, and it's always such a process to get employers or even people in my life to understand what that means. I wish more people really understood what's going on and how diabetes treatment, particularly type 1, is so expensive and difficult

This was a great video on diabetes. You made the explanation of what diabetes is, how it impacts your body and potential ways to mitigate its impact really clear and easy to understand. I really enjoy this channel! Keep up the great job.

I just saw your video on Dave Ramsey and I had to come and subbed. Good luck to you and looking forward to your Channel getting to 10M

With diabetes running in my family I have researched it quite a bit, but the explanation and visual effects you used really made me understand it in much better way… thank you so much for this. Many of the little technical details are hard to understand depending on what type of learner the person is, a combination of visual and verbal techniques made it awesome to finally see it in such a broad way. So again, thank you, I’ve been subscribed and watching for a while now and enjoy all the videos. Keep it up and stay safe always. 😊

i got type 1 diabetes from a flu infection 2 months ago . shortly after i started researching insulin sensitivity , proteins , vitamins , minerals and also complex and simple carbs , i took what i learnt and applied it to my diet and lifestyle . today the doctor reduced my daily insulin dose from 24 units a day to 20 . it isn't that much of a reduction but to me that was the best thing to happen since i was diagnosed . my blood glucose level at diagnosis was 25mmol . the day after (because they dint have my prescribed insulin at the pharmacy) it was at 30 . they had to reduce my dose today because i was hitting hypoglycemia 27 times in a week at around 3.7 to 3.3 mmol

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in September of 2022, fell into a deep depression and contemplated su*cide… I found hope I could fix my problem when I found keto… I lost 100lbs from diet and exercise. I am now in diabetic remission and am off all diabetic medication.

Thank you for the quality content. I am only learning for my own interest but I find your explanations both intriguing and able to understand. I learn for the sake of learning but there is always an opportunity to share to a conversation or help someone who is experiencing sickness or poor health. Thank you again.

I would love to see some more videos around insulin resistance and hormonal issues, and what is the actual connection (mainly in women between the PCOS and Insulin Resistance). As too many fat deposits are not always the cause (some people going into the opposite direction and being too skinny with Insulin Resistance). So, I would love to hear more about the hormonal connection and all the possible varieties of it! Keep up the great work!

I have T2, diagnosed at 25y old, finally, after years of struggling with it. The only symptom I couldn't figure out was my constant weight gain. I used to be super skinny, but due to my diatebes activating when I was 18y old and being untreated, I became obese. It was only when i told my therapist about my constant weight gain, no matter what I did, that she advised me to check it out and I got my diagnosis. Turns out T2 is common in my fathers side of the family, and I had no clue. Recently, after having my disgnosis for 2y, it went into remission. For me, eating whole foods plant based and doing moderate exercise is the key. It's not easy with my back issues, but it's worth it. I do hate the stigma around it and how people say it's my fault I got sick. I didn't choose this, my dad's bad genes were just too strong.

I love this channel. You all are clear and concise, and it’s fun to learn new things (and review the old topics)! Thank you!

Yep, I have type two diabetes. For around a year I was on a very low carb diet and was able to quit taking my metformin. Now, for health reasons and the fact that proper kidney function is important, I've increased my daily carb intake. I've once again started taking the metformin, though in a reduced dose, and things are ok. I have to say I much prefer how I feel on the ultra low carb diet. From mental health to digestion, it's a superior lifestyle. The takeaway is that my pancreas isn't a team player, but yelling at it doesn't help.

Thank you. I have been diagnosed as Pre-Diabetic and this is the clearest explanation of what is occurring, I have seen. Dr Mosely's book is good at providing a path forward, however this explains clearly what is happening and why we think exercise and diet works to prevent further decline. Very helpful.

My son was diagnosed type 1 diabetics at 1 year old. You guys are awesome I enjoy every video and this one really touched my heart

The best way to explain the mechanism of type 2 diabetes I know. Great job!

I'm type 2. I lost 80 pounds and changed my diet. I'm doing really well. I just avoid carbs and sugar as much as I can. Great video. I learned some things. Thank you so much! ✌🏻💙🐾🌎🇺🇸

Love how you guys explain each topic in detail!!!

He explains this so well making it easy to understand and he’s very upbeat about he gets the information across. Thank you for this

Terrific video! Would be possible to make a video on type 1 diabetes please? Both types suck but I feel there's much more information and education on type 2 and type 1 usually gets left out. I almost lost my daughter after she collapsed. When we rushed her to the ER, she was on severe DKA and obviously diagnosed. No family history on either side. It was a total shock! Would I have known what her symptoms were, she would have been diagnosed without so much trauma. We're lucky we live in a city with excellent medical care but not everyone has the same. Many thanks for reviewing this important topic. Truly appreciated. 🙏🏽

I can vouch for the eating habits and the importance of exercise to put T2 diabetes into remission. I was diagnosed with an A1C in the mid teens and put on insulin immediately. I was told I would be on insulin the rest of my life and that there was nothing I could do about it. Well, after about 15 years I realized my life was not going to last much longer if I didn’t find a way to defy the doctors. I’ve been off insulin for about 4 years and have kept my A1C between 4.7-5.3 for the past 3 years. I’m also 100 pounds lighter and lift weights 5 days a week and swim 30-60 minutes on the other two days. I’ve got rid of the high blood pressure and other health issues that creep in on diabetics that contribute to our demise. I’ll be 59 in a few months and I’m probably as fit as I was in my 20s if not more so. I’ve even got my six pack back. Am I still a diabetic? My answer is yes! While I’m able to control it with strict eating habits and intense workouts, all I have to do is eat or drink too much of the wrong thing and my glucose will shoot up like a rocket. It usually comes down pretty fast but my body, even as fit as I am now, probably in the 10-12% body fat range judging from my visibly bulging bicep veins and ripped abs, the wrong foods or an infection or virus like when I got COVID a few months back and my glucose levels get outta whack. I am definitely in remission but have no doubt my A1C would start climbing if I let my guard down. I’d encourage anyone with T2 to immediately change their eating habits and start exercising. You don’t have to go full on Olympic athlete, just start moving. You CAN take control of T2 and you CAN get off insulin and meds. You just have to want to do it and then be consistent and don’t give up!

By far, the best explanation I've heard. I have been diabetic for 13 years and have, thru diet and meds, I am well-controlled with A1cs in the low 6's. No other deficits. Exercise is key for me to lose the rest of my excess weight.

This is a question I've had for a long time. I shear with my Son. Thank you guy's so much , we need you.. thank you thank you thank you..

Came here from the Dave Ramsey KZfaq video. Hey!!

I just started my running workout few months ago and mostly I just follow tips and instructions without knowing the reason behind it. After watching your videos about how our body cells react to exercise, it makes more sense why those tips works. Absolutely eye-opening!

Super enjoyed this in depth talk. Ppl don't talk much about it so it's nice to gain some knowledge to know what ppl are going through.

Great point in regards to exercising. I got well educated with this video. I'm 67 years old, for years I have been told that my numbers were border line. I'm happy to see that I have been doing something good, prior to this video. Exercising has been in my blood, I feel in pretty good shape. Diabetes has been something I do continue to worry about and is also in the genes.

QUESTION- I have complications of Type 2 diabetes. Apparently, at least some of them are caused by damage to my vagus nerve. A video would be fantastic, explaining a) how that nerve gets damaged by diabetes, b) how to stop damaging it further, and c) whether or not the nerve damage can be reversed to any degree at all if I follow the proper rules. You explain so well. I try hard to deal with it, but I think I could do better if I understood the mechanism better. Thanks so much... you guys are great :)

This guy is a real easy to understand explainer, truly amazing!. Kind regards.

You guys are just the best! I learn so much!! I'm 51, disabled and have type 2. Ty SO much for your videos! Also, I've always wanted to donate my body to science. I have a kind of anomaly on my kidneys that I think would surprise someone lol I'd love knowing that I'm helping the future! I've had a ton of health issues from a young age but always exercised and ate my veggies. I don't know what happened. But anyways, when I called out big hospital, UAB, the guy said they don't need cadavers. And it'd cost a couple grand to give me back to my family and then they'd be having to bury me after a possible couple of years. Do you have any advice on this? Ty!!!!

I'm a diabetic..i greatly appreciated this post..keep up the great work .Im trying to reverse my situation exercising and changing my diet.Most of my family on my mothers side of the family died from a results of diabetes..amputations! Ive seen the worst and it scares me to no end.

Fantastic video. I'm a Type 2 diabetic patient and this is the clearest and most complete explanation of what's going on with my body that I've come across - even from my doctor. I've responded well to exercise and watching what I eat, while taking Metformin; so much so that my numbers are back down to what's considered pre-diabetic or well-controlled type 2 diabetes. Knowing more about why this is so is motivating. Thank you!

Recently diagnosed. Thank you for this video.

Thank you for your videos. There is so much information out there and in so many differing ways. I like this channel because I feel its fact. No motive and no bias just facts. I appreciate it so much!

I doubt you’ll see this but I am a type 1 diabetic I got it when I was 7 on Valentine’s Day ironically 😂and I am 21 now. I loved this video, it’s great for people who don’t understand or haven’t really lived around diabetes. I think a great video covering diabetes again would be all or the most important side effects that diabetes has on the body, ie vasoconstriction, nerve damage, taking longer to heal, weakened immune system, and why every diabetic will say in some way or another how important their feet are, specifically making sure you keep your feet healthy, a lot of people i know have asked me why diabetics loose their feet all the time. I have also seen in a criminal minds episode before that diabetics can metabolize drugs faster than someone who isn’t diabetic and I was wondering if you could either confirm or deny ? But I love your videos and I was thrilled to see this video in my timeline!

Heard you on The Ramsey Show. Best of luck making the jump :-)

Neither of my two grandmothers or my grandfathers got diabetes and they were and are 95, 87, 70, and 84. Great video by the way! I've learned more from you guys than I did in my anatomy and biology classes in college.

Excellent news for me, my dad is diabetic and so am I. I love the way you explain things thoroughly yet easily understood. Thank you again!!!😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Omg how can I thank you!!!! You are an Amazing teacher!!! I wish I had you back in high school lol you explain information in such a way that it’s easier to understand and to retain !!!! Keep making videos like this !!! Thanks a million👍😎

Great explanation. Could you do video on Creatine Kinase elevation across demographics.

Great video on a complex topic. My type 2 diabetes is in remission as a result of the combined effect of many of the methods discussed. One additional method that has been extremely beneficial for me is Heat Therapy, via either a sauna (traditional, infrared blanket) or a soak in hot water (hot tub or hot bath at home). I implement this daily and it has worked wonders in regards to reducing inflammation, blood sugar and insulin levels. In addition, a hot water soak a couple of hours before bed has enhanced my sleep quality. Essentially, the heat therapy stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis. I really enjoy this channel and the thorough yet digestible presentation method.

I was pre diabetic most everyone is lost 400 pounds in 10 years humans are amazing

I’ve had diabetes since I was a couple of months, and this helped me understand a lot thanks

I am a type 2 diabetic. I am insulin dependent (Nova mix 30) and take Metformin too. I was also on Gliclazide (not sure if that is spelt correctly) but was taken off it by my GP who said that it can cause liver damage and I had been on it for way to long. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.

Based on my experience and research, STRESS/EMOTION MANAGEMENT (exercise included to some extent), is the most important tool to combat disease and poor health. I.e. breathwork, meditation, recharging in nature, having hobbies that instill self confidence, etc.

Fantastic information. I'm an old guy who is not diabetic and has recently become aware of how lucky I am not be be diabetic. now to put it off as long as possible. Great video as always. Thank you.

As a diabetic in remission, this is the most detailed and thorough explanation I’ve heard yet. I have been off medication for two years and maintaining an A1C between 4.8 and 5.0. It’s not easy but doable.

Thank you for differentiating between Type 1 and Type 2. I've been a T1D since I was 9, and now that I'm an adult, many people (including an MD once) assume I'm a Type 2 simply because I'm 'an adult with Diabetes'. As if Diabetes is only one disease!

Very very interesting. My husband has type 2 and is loosing weight with diet and exercise. He is using much less insulin than he did before. I am very proud of him. Thank you for helping me understand how diabetes affects the body.

Really really helpful! BIG THANK YOU !!

One of the most accurate videos I've viewed concerning type 2 diabetes, in regards to the causes and management of the condition. You are 100% correct that it is not caused solely by consuming excess carbohydrates, as many commercial diet plans claim, but rather by obesity, consuming too many overall calories in the diet and lack of exercise and/or a sedentary lifestyle.

My father had type II and did not follow a diet…loved Chinese food, but lived til 92. His mother ate the basic Mediterranean diet and died in her 80,s. My uncle lived until his 80,s with type 2. I have type 2 and my dr wants my hgbA1c down. I have gone from 9.6 to 8.5 in six weeks, but cannot exercise due to severe arthritis. Totally frustrated since I replace two meals with a protein drink and drink a lot of water. Haven’t had potatoes, bread, pasta or rice in ages. I am now 79 and have no side effects of diabetes. My eldest daughter died from complications of type I and kidney failure, so I know what to watch for. Just wish I could walk.

While I of course found the video interesting and enjoyable, as a type 1diabetic I get disheartened when discussion around diabetic discussion is heavily focused on type 2, I accept type 1 was touched on in the beginning slightly but In a way I wish the two types simply had different names all together rather than type 1 and type 2.

I know someone who had diabetes. He completely changed his lifestyle and he is diabetes-free.

Thank you so much for this explanation with diagram 💯

Which kind of exercise is best to increase insulin sensitivity: weight training, running , swimming. Kindly share your knowledge.

I've been diagnosed with a fatty liver and I was wondering if you could do a video about it because I admit it does kinda scare me 🥺

I have learned so much from ur videos, thanks

Thank you for this video. It was so enlightening.

I had gained a lot of weight in final year of school because I was focusing on college admissons prep. Suffered through some of the worst headaches of my life for 10 days because I had primary hypertension due to the fact I weighed 120 kgs. After 5 years and 45 kgs never had hypertension or anything resembling it.