Wow @dawnelder9046 that is an incredible story. What an awful thing for the doctor to have said to you. Kudos to you for following the science and returning your husband to health!

Wisdom Unfolding!

Did you tell the hospital at the time about how bad the diet was they gave to him ?

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the hospitals are still doing to people. I got gout that lasted 3 months. I had to leave hospital and eat keto/carnivore to slowly improve. The establishment wants us sick so they can prescribe more medicine.

@markbeiser When you say extremely low carb, what do you mean, aside from the no loose sugars, no carby snacks, no bread, no rice, etc? Can you get specific?

@@nancythane4104 Initially less than 20 grams of net carbs per day, only from leafy greens, cauliflower, broccoli, etc. I crept up a bit from that after a year or so, but still very low. No grains, no sugar, no starchy vegetables, no heavily processed foods. Other than the occasional cheat, the most carb heavy thing I've eaten regularly is whole milk strained yogurt with a few raspberries or blackberries. I still have some minor lingering allergy and inflammation issues that may be from food, so I switched to strict carnivore a few days to see what happens.

Wow, what an incredible journey you've had, Mark! Your determination and commitment to managing your Type 2 diabetes through dietary changes are truly inspiring. Achieving such remarkable results without the need for medication is a testament to the power of lifestyle modifications. Your story of lowering your A1C from 8.7 to 5.2 in just three months is nothing short of remarkable, and the friendly bet with your doctor adds a touch of humor to your success. It's fantastic to hear that you've been able to maintain consistently healthy A1C levels since then, with the highest being 5.5 and even reaching as low as 4.9. Your experience serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that diet and lifestyle choices can have on managing diabetes effectively. Thank you for sharing your story-it's stories like yours that inspire others on their own health journeys. Keep up the fantastic work, and I'm cheering you on as you continue to thrive!

Congrats ! I did the same and my doctor was WOW , what have you done ? I really feel sorry for some of these doctors !

I did the same thing, which pleased the doc, but my blood pressure without meds was around 140 over 95. It had been normal for the past year, but she insisted that I start taking lisinipril again. I did, and of course, just like when I decided to stop taking them a year earlier, it dropped into the low range. 100 over 59. I'm thinking it's just because I was excited to see the results of this year-long journey I had just been on. She just couldn't let me leave without giving me at least one prescription. Lol

Sometimes a wander around a food court is all it takes to see clearly what your body needs!

On a long journey I stopped at a service station and was staggered to see the packed seating area full of people eating from the range of fast food outlets around the perimeter. So many families have no idea what these carby foods cooked in seed oils are doing to their bodies. Keep shouting your message guys.....it needs to be heard.

@@annettestephens5337 Yes, I'm noticing the same thing. It's also interesting looking at the contents of the shopping trolleys. I am so thankful that I found out about low carb when I was diagnosed with diabetes in Oct 2021 (just happened on it when researching diabetes). Since going low carb and learning more about them, I'm noticing people's body shapes. Some men look like they are 10 months pregnant, some men are obviously TOFIs, parents who are round with children who are mini versions of themselves. I'm not judging because I used to be 80kgs (only 5 foot / 152 cm in height) and am now down to what I weighed before starting my family in 1984, 58kgs, and that is without trying.

I've been in your situation so often already. Now I take some beef jerky with me just in case.

@@Gesundheit888 I actually had my lunch in the car but thought it would be nice to eat out for a change because I hadn't done so since going low carb. When I got back to the car I ate half of the ham because I knew that I would get hungry if I didn't have some protein. The funny thing is that I've had a plan for if I forget my work lunch but didn't action that when out that day.

Thanks for tuning in and for showing your support for Gary Taubes! 🙌🏻

It's common sense once you look into how it works. Corruption is ugly

They (sugar and vegan etc) just pushing ideologically based food - you need to feed masses somehow for cheap isn't it? Not a big deal if they're gone by 50 for the ruling class.

Sadly this story is all too common - there's so much dietary confusion out there. When we're consistently sold a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to eating regardless of health conditions it's not surprising people are resistant to change. Fortunately the science is in when it comes to low carb (or keto) and type 2 diabetes. If your sister is doubtful that you can do low carb without blowing the budget perhaps this article can help persuade her!? www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/nutrition/healthy-family-meals-on-a-budget/

@defeatdiabetes Part of the problem, I think it's that I've had to redo my kitchen from being based around a "normal" diet to being a keto bases one. So, instead of picking up a packet of digestives to have with afternoon tea, I have to bake some biscuits. That meant I had to buy sweeteners, almond and coconut flours, (extra) butter, etc, and all of that was horrendously expensive. They wanted to know why everything had to be gluten free since I don't have coeliac disease. I just said that the grains are way too inflammatory, and I didn't want knee replacements. By being gluten free and maintaining a walking habit, I've been able to dodge that for ten years beyond what the doctors predicted. One of them said, Why didn't the doctor just put me on Ozempic? She takes it, and while she's lost weight, her blood sugar isn't consistently lower than it was before she took the drug. My blood sugar was in a normal range within three days of starting the diet, and has remained so. So I can't see what they're complaining about. I feel better, my blood sugar is better,and it was mostly up-front expenses that will be mitigated by time.

Be sure to check your overall health long term. I have a feeling that strict keto is a relatively short term solution for blood sugar and weight loss.

Let’s see…. Eating low carb might cost you “more” now but look at the quality of life improvement and the elimination of meds and doctor visits to treat the condition. Then there’s the food waste from throwing out uneaten food by eating standard American diet If you do low carb put intermittent fasting , that’s time and money saved, plus it’s better for your metabolic health

New study out low carb diet ie keto reduces fatty liver over 40% within 4 weeks. See Dr. Berg recent presentation.

Haha we LOVE that! Is that named after you, or Gary Taubes?!

@@defeatdiabetes well it’s my influence on the cafe owner but I would give the “other Gary” some credit for it 😁

​@@garyjackson4054Gary what's the cafe name? Would like to check it out online. 😊

Amazing. My chef and I are carnivore, working on making the managers carnivore too. We’re always happy to switch an order to keto or carnivore.

Now that's delicious!

This is an amazing story @markallen381, thank you for sharing it. Seeing your blood glucose spike and drop in real time has a profound effect, doesn't it?! If you want to consult with a low carb friendly doctor instead, we have a directory you may find helpful --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/expert/find-a-local-low-carb-health-professional/

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That's an incredible story, well done on being so determined and getting the results. And by educating yourself, you're hopefully educating others too, it's the only way awareness will grow! :)

@@defeatdiabetes thank you. I’ve written a book about it but so far no luck getting it published.

How is it going to work on my body? I've been carnivore for 2 yfirst keto. Before that understanding that I cannot have any sugar or carbs. Oh, am I getting off my type one long-lasting and short, lasting medication that they keep wanting to give me more. I don't understand how I jump from that to not taking them. And can't seem to find anyone that knows how to do that.?

To make things clearer, I was typed t2 for 40 years and now type one. So confused. Thank you janet

That's amazing, great job! 🙌🏻

That's a lovely compliment for Gary Taubes! 😊 Thanks for tuning in!

I was also enlightened by Mr. Taubes’ Good Calories, Bad Calories. Doctors told me to lower fat, salt, and sun. Cheese sounds good about now!

I was also enlightened by Mr. Taubes’ Good Calories, Bad Calories. Doctors told me to lower fat, salt, and sun. Cheese sounds good about now!

if not for Gary Taubes..... I would still be stuck in the 'calorie in, calorie out' paradigm..... which many are still in

Me too. Gary Taubes’ Good Calories, Bad Calories is a life changer. Thank you Mr Taubes.

HI Ernie, thank you for tuning in and we hope to see you on the next one! ❤️

Absolutely! And it goes even further. I think every symptom of a given disease is, for the most part, a symptom of insulin resistance or metabolic dysfunction. Doctors just take those individual symptoms, and, depending upon how they cluster them, they label them by different diseases, so they can then throw a pill at it. I met a woman who used to work for the pharmaceutical company that created the first drug used with fibromyalgia. They had a drug that they were using for something else (I think it was depression), but it wasn’t working, so they asked themselves, “What symptoms does this drug help with?” They clustered the symptoms together and the pharmaceutical company made up the name fibromyalgia! All of these diseases are made up B.S.! Address the root cause of all of these symptoms by addressing the insulin resistance.

Scary science!

I'd smoke today if I could afford it. At lest vape Love the nicotine. Sin tax is BS if you ask me.

Thanks for the spot on comment...I hope you don't mind I copy/pasted it to today's Liver Disease video ❣

Doctors' training trickles down from Big Insurance and Big Pharma.

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My husband too. I'm a naggy witch if I suggest he has it backwards.

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sadly, very common, from what I have seen in other diabetics in usa. Even when I worked at a hospital, our patients got 16-20g of carbs, three times a day ordered from their doctors 😢 and, they let them have most of it desserts if they wanted to. I was not educated then, but am now. (not a nurse)

Actually they take a cookie as instructed to do so by doctors wanting to prevent possible hypoglycemia as a result of exogenesis insulin that the diabetic has taken.

Thanks for sharing your personal health journey @miras2222, congratulations on helping your husband work towards type 2 diabetes remission through low carb. We have a raft of similar success stories of people who have achieved amazing results (weight loss, improved HbA1c and remission) by following our low carb program. You can read their stories here if you're interested --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/success-stories/

I wonder what Taubes thinks about Roy Taylor’s research that people who are willing to lose a lot of weight reverse diabetes.

Great question! We would guess that he might agree with it in theory, but question whether it was sustainable?

Actually, people in Asia (as an example) started getting more cases of diabetes and many other diseases after they increased their level of meat and dairy consumption. Look at Okinawans vs the rest of Japan. In Okinawa they still mainly eat the typical Japanese diet of mostly carbs and vegetables with very small amounts of seafood and occasional meat for flavoring and they have much lower rates of disease than the rest of Japan. So much lower they are considered a “Blue Zone”. The rest of Japan had been slowly increasing their meat consumption for decades, and their rates of disease are rising right along with it. And it makes total since why, since all that saturated fat is found mostly in animal products. Insulin resistance (type 2) is caused by excessive fat accumulation in muscle cells, which are only supposed to have small amounts of it. It’s called intramyocellular fat (or lipids). It blocks insulin from carrying glucose out of the blood and into the cells for energy, which is why type 2 diabetics typically feel weak and tired. All the saturated fat in large amounts of meat and dairy are what lead to this accumulation. That’s why low carb makes diabetics THINK they’ve reversed their condition, but the minute they eat something like a potato, their blood sugar goes sky high. Once I switched from low carb to plant based, all that fat accumulation started leaving my muscle cells and improved my insulin sensitivity and now I can eat a potato and have glucose under 130, sometimes under 100, where on low carb if I ate a single potato on rare occasion as a treat (because baked potato is my favorite food) it would be 200+ after two hours. I didn’t believe it could be possible, but it did work for me.

Traditional diets are usually high in fruit and vegetables and relatively low in fat and animal protein.

@@chrislastnam6822 I suspect that after starting to eat sugar, flour and seed oils they still ate fruits and vegetables, so I suspect what you don’t eat is morei important.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts @CobinRain - Gary has certainly shone a light on some shonky science and is working hard to promote low carb, especially for people with type 2 diabetes. You can read more about the suggestions we've made to the Australian Government's Inquiry into Diabetes when our founder Dr Peter Brukner OAM was invited to present here ---> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/type-2-diabetes/dr-brukners-plea-inquiry-into-diabetes/

​@defeatdiabetes in Australia, is Dr Anthony Chaffee. He has been carnivore for most of his adult life! You should interview him! He has a YT as well!

Congratulations on your great health! You've clearly discovered the power of reducing your carbs!

Cyrus Khambatta PhD and Robbie Barbaro MPh control their type I diabetes on a low fat, no oil diet (30 grams a day). They eat Whole Food Plant Based no Sugar no Oil no Salt and cook with water.

Agree completely. I was diagnosed type 1, March 2023. LADA. Have gone through much stress and trauma, long term prednisone use. I'm fixing my diet and dis-ease and malnourishment. The advice given for diabetes was shocking - so many carbohydrates, which I thought defeated the purpose. I'm eating keto and it's working.

@@maijab you're insulin resistance is getting worse. Eat whole foods. Vegetable above ground and berries. Skip the oils and get your fats from nuts, seeds, avocados. Keto delivers short term results, but increases mortality in many people. Whole Food Plant Based no Sugar no Oil no Salt (WFPB-SOS)is the healthiest lifestyle. DASH and Mediterranean are good. 3 to 4 oz meat or less is optimum. I replaced potatoes with sweet potatoes (more fiber) and squash. Avoiding sugar, flour products, fruit juice, alcohol, soft drinks and fried food is good advice (and most important) for WFPB-SOS, Paleo, KETO and Carnivore diets. Important to avoiding carbohydrates is not the same as reversing your condition.

the list of problems with carbs of any kind are extensive. anyone that has dealt with epilepsy can look back at various historical points and see that ketogenic concepts resolve most of that in so many patients. long extended sessions of fasting too. there is (apparently) no such thing as an essential carb. but. essential fatty acids are crucial. having a ‘ complete ‘ amino acid profile is super key to any diet myth and health. this is a major flaw in the veg/an community shunning animal anything. many key substances are fat soluble. not water soluble. one of the only perks to the pharmacy trade. way way back. Eli Lilly. came up with gelatine capsules. veg/an types are deluded into thinking soy is better. it ain’t. many flaws with soy. known. for 5,000 years. ancient asians who eat absolutely everything. that is the one solitary exception. has to be fermented. and. very small amounts. any nation that eats it like steak. oi. wow. punishment. the bad science here .. seems to be linked to the dead sea scrolls. very interesting but dry book by Allegro in 1970. delving into the semantics of each word. incredibly technical. definitely was not a best seller. but. very eye opening. tried to find this (new Taubes) book the last two days. but. no one stocks it. sigh. very boring cover. someone here mentioned a significant printing faux pas. maybe consider a modified cover choice (pretty please). so many people could benefit. w/a better cover, it could catch their eyes. diabetes is totally reversible. T2D and T3 has better outcomes ditching carbs. the issue is stopping carbohydrates. absolutely unnecessary. physiology people in New Zealand are adamant about that. Canada is so proud of the Insulin as a drug discovery it is etched on the reverse of the 100.00 bill. various countries choose to make a profit. or to have it as inexpensive as possible. which country are you in. might have a lot to do with how they approach this ‘ disease ‘. it ain’t a disease. you don’t ‘ catch diabetes ‘. it is a sign your body can’t deal with what u eat. everyone should shun it. certainly any diabetic. interesting the butter and cucumber idea. tho. small studies have shown that butter seems to only be beneficial if it is heated. vs eaten cold. my mother used to slice it like cheese. the peel of many types of cucumber has a bitter compound. so bugs won’t eat it. definitely peel all or most of it off before consumption. can’t recall what that substance is called at the moment. (back to the scrolls) calligraphy is my background. while certainly a fascinating discovery, not too many people can comprehend the difficulties of the craft. the papyrus. the ink. the nibs. the work involved. and. missed by the bulk of the planet. typos. how hard it is to letter. by hand. and. what do you do with a typo. on ‘ paper ‘. to make a second version. every letter. again. by hand. ohhh thank u Gutenberg … I would conjecture that, this is the core issue. there is one letter. added. which. is an error. it should be ‘ r e a d ‘. i.e., daily reading. reading was rare tho. information was passed down orally. so. those that were taught to read. were savvy. often highly regarded in the culture. not give us this day. our daily bread. preposterous. the ancient egyptians knew. how harmful grains were. on the body. teeth. brain. eyes. skull. bones. all significantly and negatively effected by grains. carnivores. and. vegans. have showed us the perks. and. flaws. on both sides. doesn’t seem to be deficiencies to meat only diets. exactly the opposite in fact. just issues when you have a mixed. or. balanced diet. that is the flaw. carbs block absorption of key minerals. like zinc. the best diets for vision is stuff that has B-12, B-6, etc. not lack of them. reduce your carb anything .. and. u will probably see much better results. the bible thinkers are fixated on bread. but. to me. carbs are the devil. if. u believe in that kinda stuff. which. I don’t. I am agnostic. Kelly Brogan put out a book in 2016. I suggest starting there. her patients have resolved many many types of chronic conditions that medications can’t fix. Lustig. is adamant that grains harm the pancreas. and. liver. why would anyone want an ‘ acute liver toxin ‘ to be the corner stone of your diet. sigh. absolutely ridiculous. see his latest lectures on obesity. UPF is the driver of the rampant disease matrix affecting the planet. which they won’t be able to remedy. as it is baked into their whole process. disassembling proteins. fats. into particles. Dr. Michael Eades did a talk. Jan 14, 2024. nails that. I cannot punch any holes in that view .. and my background along w/my father was prevention in the dental surgery space. 1946-now. food. has to be. whole. fresh. no processing. of any kind. except what largely the female component of any society invented. way way way back. so. think ancestral. paleo. our bodies are designed to be self healing. and. they can. just remove modern slop. and. watch out for oxalates. cheers from canada.

Thank you for sharing your story Keith, glad to know that sticking to a ketovore diet has worked for you. Wishing you good health! 🙏🏻

How much black seed oil did you take daily? thanks

@@hollynoel7736 2 teaspoons in divided doses.

@@Keithzzzzt Thank you!

11 years and minimal nutrition training... 🤔🫣

11 years and no/minimal nutrition training... 🫣🤔

We agree - if you would like to learn more about your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, try taking our T2D risk assessment for free: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/risk-calculator/

How about it’s reversed? If it’s caused by certain foods, and you don’t eat those foods, then it’s gone. It’s like saying I hit my leg and got a bruise, and now that bruise is in remission. No, you’d say it’s gone. But you can still get a bruise if you hit your leg again. Remission is a word that makes everything sound as if nothing is ever really gone and people are just waiting for it to come back. How about we operate from the belief it is completely gone unless we do the things that cause it?

@@LauraB.335 You have a point, although once a diabetic you will respond to sugar much quicker than people who have never been diabetics. Like once and alcoholic....is alcoholism ever gone or is it in remission.

@@Gesundheit888 - not true, if you reverse the insulin resistance that caused it in the first place, which can take a while. Insulin resistance can be in place for years before glucose gets consistently high enough to receive a diagnosis of type 2. But if you reverse the metabolic disease completely, it’s as if our body goes back to what it was before. In fact, I see no reason why it couldn’t even be more healthy than it was before metabolically. Most people with type 2 get the glucose down, get off all meds, etc, which is great, but the underlying insulin resistance isn’t gone yet, so yeah, they’re going to respond to sugar more quickly still. It’s interesting you bring up alcoholism. I wrote a paper in college about it. I think there can be people who let go of what defines them so much that the alcoholism is released, meaning someone can drink a little and not still be an alcoholic. So, yes, alcoholism can be gone. It’s the difference between someone who white knuckles it not to drink and someone who used to be an “alcoholic” and has no problem being around it, may even drink a little (or not), and not feel any need to ever have it again, without cravings, etc. I think our beliefs and thoughts are often very limited, and they don’t have to be.

Well done, Gloria! 🙌🏻

Congratulations 😊 I’m diet controlled with keto. I have found that if my blood sugar gets too high, I have taken berberine and drink a lot of water and I have recovered quickly. 😊

That's awesome, John! We hope you enjoy Dr Taubes' book! 😊

wow, what was it before then?

Is that a keto diet?

Carnivore diet was found by harvard medical research to cure completely t2 diabetes in 98% of people who commenced carnivore diet, and usually within 2-3 weeks. Without medication.

Diabetes is, apparently, a choice. I reversed my t2 diabetes, and a host of other chronic diseases, in 2 weeks on Carnivore elimination diet. Just fatty red meat, eggs, bacon, butter, a little dairy.

really....your three month average changed in a week? seems unlikely.

We agree wholeheartedly Donna! Glad you're finding success with low carb :)

That's fantastic news! We're thrilled to hear about your significant progress in managing your A1C levels. Your dedication to making positive lifestyle changes is truly inspiring. It's remarkable how dietary adjustments and fasting can have such a positive impact on insulin levels and overall health. Keep up the excellent work, and remember that your commitment to healthier habits is making a real difference. Wishing you continued success and good health!

Proud of you for taking matters into your own hands and not being a sheep. Greetings from Australia

Hey Gayle, thanks for sharing your comment with us. It's commendable that you've taken the initiative to explore various approaches to managing your health, including your diet and insulin levels. In your journey towards better health, we'd like to share that adopting a low-carb diet has shown numerous benefits for individuals managing diabetes and heart disease. Research has shown that reducing carbohydrate intake can help stabilize blood sugar levels, decrease insulin resistance, and improve heart health markers. By optimizing your diet to include fewer carbohydrates, you may find that your insulin requirements decrease, as you've observed. Additionally, many individuals report increased energy levels, weight loss, and improved overall well-being when following a low-carb approach. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further information on adopting a low-carb diet to support your health journey. Wishing you strength and success in your efforts towards better health.

​@@defeatdiabetesThank you for your response, I would like to know all I can about a low carb diet that would be a big help for me on my journey to getting back on my feet again and off the insulin & medication by next year Thank you.

Hi. At 63 i was fat, sick on heart meds. 265lbs. Finished. Forget keto/low carb. Go straight to carnivore. I did. In 8 months I lost 75lbs, cured arthritis, ibs, gastric reflux, depression, anxiety, prostate problems, joint pain, sleep apnoea, inflammation, t2 diabetes. Kicked my meds progressively, extraordinary. Diabetes is a choice. My physical and mental health is nothing short of magical. Im back in the workplace now shaming guys half my age. Jump in.

If you are over 35, and female, HRT could help these issues. They are just discovering how crucial hrt is to women's health in perimenopause and menopause!

Yes, a very valid theory, and we're big supporters of both Dr Fung and Ben Bikman's work. A great glucose level just means the insulin is working... How hard it's working is hard to know, without blood testing to measure it.

Don't forget Sten Ekberg. He explains everything so anyone can understand it, expecially those from a couple of years ago.

Wow, this is so interesting, thank you for sharing. It's heartbreaking to think we moved away from a simple dietary solution for managing type 2 diabetes to an eating approach that actually worsens people's condition. Here's the low down on how we got here --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/nutrition/how-did-we-get-nutrition-so-wrong/

Glad it was helpful, thank you for tuning in Kerry! ❤️

Hopefully that was a limited error that got caught before very many were printed.

@@KenJackson_US Several people have commented on it in the Amazon reviews. I haven't seen any sign of mitigation, unfortunately.

Thanks for tuning in, Ralf! And so sorry to hear that your book have a few missing pages. Best to reach out to Dr Taubes team so they can action it. 😞

Mistake or intentional censorship? Publishers recall or usually at least address and correct such books

Thanks @aliciastanley5582 for sharing your health journey. Quality of life is critical as we age, and it sounds like your focus on longevity is paying off! Congratulations on achieving remission through low carb and intermittent fasting.

Low carb is one of the proven ways to lower blood glucose levels and keep you feeling fuller for longer. We've got lots of great info on getting started with low carb, and preventing pre-diabetes from progressing here: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/baby-steps-to-low-carb-your-simple-guide-to-getting-started/

Thanks @summerwinter4, we're so pleased you enjoyed the webinar. If you want to learn more about how low carb can help manage type 2 diabetes, you can visit our helpful article --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/type-2-diabetes/the-defeat-diabetes-program-how-does-it-work/

😊I haven't listened to the podcast yet, but I agree. Of the people I know with diabetes (some with serious complications, and some well controlled with drugs, but side effects evident), I don't share info. I don't even discuss some of the low carb facts, or even the vegan, low fat theories with them. I know that they would not in a million years, restrict their diet in order to control blood sugar. Pills are easier. Besides, they are guided and costs covered, in a most convenient way.😢

@@jellybeanvinkler4878- the sad part is is that type 2 (and many other symptoms of metabolic dysfunction)can be completely reversed. Blood sugar isn’t just controlled. They can reverse all the symptoms, get off all meds, and even reverse the insulin resistance using diet and fasting. Some people can’t go back to baseline, but even those who have been diabetic for many years, can see it all reversed! Dr. Jason Fung and Megan Ramos tell some miraculous stories after having worked with 1000s of type 2 diabetics! The limited thinking we have about disease is so sad to me.

My old experienced GP told me 11 years ago he was depressed at coming into his surgery every morning to see his long-term diabetic patients to determine which parts needed cutting off, knowing that they could have avoided those serious disabilities by sensible food choices and exercise as constantly advised by him but ignored.

It's a tragic occurrence, but a common one unfortunately. The more awareness of how simple changes can make a difference, the better off we'll all be.

That's because carbs are addictive. Breaking addiction is not easy.

Hey Ginny, glad to know that you have now embarked on a low carb lifestyle 👍🏻

bravo for both those improvements in your health. i quit smoking 48 years ago. one of the best things i’ve done. started time restricted eating 8 years ago & went low carb about 5 years ago. at 70 i feel healthier than i have my entire life.

😆Gave up smoking and carbs.....keep falling off the wagon with carbs.....really like them.....new blood test coming up.

@@ibdalia69 yes, carbs are hard but just keep at it. eventually i got used to the substitutions and then i began to like them & THEN i started to crave the healthy food. have you tried time restricted eating?

@@mjgrant1515 Thank you, I GG 'time restricted eating'?

Gary has been on the low carb train for some time but this book really pulls together the history of dietary guidelines, their impact on public health, and how they've contributed (along with UHP foods) to the crisis of the type 2 diabetes epidemic. Sobering stuff.

Seed oils are an industrial concoction but cheaper than traditional fats.

@@warrenklein7817 a cause o Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration,poor immunity, omega 3 deficiency, dementia,💓 disease..

Hey Howard, our grandparents used to eat real, healthy food. But now, clever marketing of "healthy food" is making people think that they're making the right choices. The key is to eat a low carb diet with plenty of healthy fats, quality protein, and full-fat dairy foods will help to avoid blood sugar spikes. Here are some examples of "healthy foods" that can actually spike up your sugar: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/nutrition/5-surprising-healthy-foods-that-will-spike-your-blood-sugar/

Ever heard of the appeal to Nature fallacy? Our ancestors developed the ability to consume alcohol ten million years ago. That still doesn't mean consuming booze is healthful. It just means that a source of additional calories during famines or food sghortages can mean the difference between life and death. Evolution isn't about delivering long healthful lives to individuals, it's about what allows the species to survive and reproduce.

Yes, however there are intervening variables of modern life that cannot be ignored: Overeating as normal; particulate contamination (pollution) even in organic foods; eating most meals away from "home" compels eating "convenience" foods which are often over processed, sugared, and carb loaded; food deserts which make healthy eating impossible for most who are not rich (example, safe, unpasteurized dairy is not available to the vast majority of people).

Thank you for tuning in! 😊

That we do! Our contribution to a healthier society is our mission to help 100,000 Australian's living with type 2 diabetes achieve remission. So far we've helped more than 10,500 members achieve better health, improve blood glucose and achieve type 2 diabetes remission. You can read more of our success stories here --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/success-stories/

You're welcome 😊

Low Fat Whole Food Plant Based no Sugar no Oil no Salt (WFPB-SOS) reverses type II diabetes and insulin resistance while the low carbohydrate diets avoid needing insulin and increase insulin resistance. Exercise, fasting, low fat diets reverse type II diabetes and insulin resistance by getting rid of the lipids inside cells that were blocking insulin from working. Mastering Diabetes by Cyrus Khambatta and Robbie. Dr Neal Barnard, UnDoIt! by Dr Dean Ornish and Anne Ornish

Hi, what vitamins helped you please. Greetings from Australia

i eat 5 Dried prunes after lunch and have another bowel movement with no problem. CHECH IT OUT.

Im 63, Australian male. I was 265lbs, fat, sick on heart meds. T2 diabetic. I went carnivore diet. 8 months later, I'd lost 75lbs, cured arthritis, ibs, gastric reflux, depression, anxiety, prostate problems, joint pain, sleep apnoea, inflammation, t2 diabetes and a host of other health problems. Diabetes, and in fact, most of these things, went in the first few weeks. My mental and physical health is extraordinary. All i eat is fatty red meat, bacon, eggs and a little dairy. Im never hungry, never tired. I have had 0 fibre in 10months now, and my guts work like never before. I have never felt this alive and powerful. My testosterone is through the roof. Forget fibre. Eliminate sugar, carbs, plant foods, processed foods, seed oils. Unbelievable results. Kicked all my meds. My resting bp is 15points lower without meds than when I was on meds.

Thanks for tuning in, Caroline! 🙌🏻

We appreciate your tuning and for your support, Tim!

I went to an official diabetic lecture, raised Keto, and was politely told to shut up.

​@warrenklein7817 my husband and I went to a seminar for those diagnosed with cancer. My husband had been diagnosed with what was initially thought to be inoperable lung cancer. I questioned the role of taking sugar out of the diet ( based on my knowledge of glucose being the carrier fluid when a PET scan is done to find cancer cells). I was told there is no connection. Husband had rt lower lobe removed almost 7 years ago. Remains cancer free but I am still trying to get him on more low carb. .

Congrats on taking the reigns and managing your own health, it's empowering to know you're the one in control. We know traditional healthcare providers aren't trained in nutrition to the level we now know they should be. Not sure where you are located, but we maintain a directory of low carb-friendly doctors in Australia and New Zealand: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/expert/find-a-local-low-carb-health-professional/

Great question Tim! What's your suggestions? We'll forward them to Gary!

Our pleasure! You can watch more webinars from global experts and Defeat Diabetes founder Dr Peter Brukner here --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/category/webinars/

So glad it was helpful! Once you get an understanding of the history of nutrition science, it's hard to turn a blind eye! Dr Brukner wrote a great summary of things here: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/nutrition/how-did-we-get-nutrition-so-wrong/

Carnivore diet cures t2 diabetes in a few weeks. Every time.

Thanks, we appreciate the feedback! If you'd like to learn more about low carb and type 2 diabetes, we have lots more resources here --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/

Thanks for your feedback, we think Gary is a pretty cool dude too!

So good to hear! We have lots of advice for people transitioning to or maintaining a low carb approach at the Defeat Diabetes website. You can read more here --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/

Thanks for tuning in, @purplelady837!

We would always recommend consulting with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your meds. You can share our GP letter with them that provides the latest evidence and advice. More here --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/articles/doctors-letter/

Hey Edgar, thanks for the comment. Recently, Dr Brukner gave a presentation to the ongoing Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes. We're hoping to release preliminary results for this in March / April but in case you're interested in seeing other research on the topic, we’ve shared a link here: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/type-2-diabetes/3-in-4-patients-achieve-type-2-diabetes-remission-within-first-year-of-diagnosis/ We hope this sparks a bigger conversation among the medical community.

Thanks, we're so glad you enjoyed Gary's webinar with Defeat Diabetes founder Dr Peter Brukner. If you'd like more info or even give low carb a try yourself, you can read more information on the impact of diet on type diabetes here: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/webinars/can-a-low-carb-diet-reverse-type-2-diabetes-2/

We hear this so often - sadly, GPs are not given any meaningful nutritional training, so it's down to them to do their own research. Thankfully, we have a directory of low carb savvy health professionals for people to engage with. You can find it here -->www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/expert/find-a-local-low-carb-health-professional/

How about Finland 1990-2010 reducing their heart-attacks by 92% ? What have they done (hint: the opposite) ? And has anybody here ever heard of "calorie restriction" diet and its effects? It's only 60 years old but nobody seems to know about it and its effects on health.

And dairy!

@janproy7956 Great to hear you've started your low carb journey, it's amazing the difference it can make to your blood glucose, weight, energy, health, sleep and more! @tammywade3649 - are you lactose intolerant? Because otherwise there's no need to eliminate dairy from your diet. Watch Defeat Diabetes dietitian Nicole Moore explain why here --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/webinars/nutritional-myths-busted-dairy/

Congrats, Tim, that's a fantastic achievement! We love hearing success stories like this and have plenty more from our members who've been able to reduce weight and improve blood glucose management here --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/success-stories/

It's great to hear about your proactive approach to managing your Type 2 diabetes through a low-carb, high-fat (keto) diet and the use of Metformin. Your dedication to making lifestyle changes and focusing on low-sugar alternatives is commendable. Regarding your question about Metformin, it's one of the most commonly prescribed medications for Type 2 diabetes, and it's generally well-tolerated by many individuals. Metformin works by helping to lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity. While like any medication, Metformin may have potential side effects, it's essential to weigh these against its benefits and consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice. Given your significant weight loss and ongoing efforts to manage your diabetes, it seems that your current approach, including the use of Metformin, is yielding positive results. However, it's essential to maintain open communication with your doctor, discuss any concerns or questions you may have about Metformin, and monitor how it's affecting you over time. Keep up the excellent work on your journey toward better health. Your progress is inspiring, and we wish you continued success in reaching your goals!

Hi there - for people with type 2 diabetes we recommend trying to keep to 50g of net carbs per day across all your meals to minimise impact on blood glucose. Our online program has seen some really encouraging results, with 2 in 3 improving their blood glucose and 41% coming off T2D meds. If you'd like to hear more about our award-winning approach, hop over here --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/type-2-diabetes/the-defeat-diabetes-program-how-does-it-work/

We're so glad you enjoyed the webinar! The Defeat Diabetes Low Carb Program has helped many people reverse prediabetes. Here are a couple of our success stories: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/success-stories/melinda-jones/ www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/success-stories/maryse-chapman/

Me too...

I was pre-diabetic when I first started reading Gary Taubes. Following his research changed my health trajectory for sure, given the health of siblings. No meds into my 60s.

At Defeat Diabetes we recommend a low carb approach rather than a carnivore diet. The evidence for low carb in managing blood glucose and improving metabolic health is pretty overwhelming. Here's a handy link that breaks down the science --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/science/show-me-the-evidence-a-low-carb-approach-to-managing-type-2-diabetes/

Saint Gary - we like it! 😇

Good for you, Fran!

We hope you enjoy it! You should have a look at our founders book, The Diabetes Plan, too :)

@judyfreeman5193 isn't it wild that we recommend people with type 2 diabetes eat carbs to offset insulin medication rather than address the core root of the problem? Eat fewer carbs, improve your blood sugar and reduce or come off meds completely. If it helps we have a raft of success stories from people who have come off metformin and insulin and a directory of supportive healthcare professionals who may be able to convince hubby that maintaining low carb is a path to better health: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/expert/find-a-local-low-carb-health-professional/ www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/success-stories/ Good luck!

@@defeatdiabetes thank you!

Thank you so much for watching this webinar replay, we appreciate your support! 🙏🏻

Intra mayo cellular lipids - look it up

It's a rollercoaster isn't it?! Could be hormonal shifts? Higher protein can definitely raise blood glucose levels, though at a much slower, less 'spiky' rate. Best to check with your healthcare team. Good luck and congrats on the awesome progress to date!

Thanks for sharing your story @stanleymcintyre8100. It's true - low carb is definitely not new, but sadly it seems to be promoted very little for people with type 2 diabetes. Doctors receive next to no nutritional training and the dietitians are restricted to following the dietary guidelines. We're doing our best to highlight the benefits of low carb in managing blood glucose and achieving remission for people with type 2 diabetes. You can read more about our approach if you're interested - we'd love to hear your thoughts! ---> www.youtube.com/@stanleymcintyre8100

Money and greed? A patient cured is a patient lost.

@itzakpoelzig330 so true - 100 years ago we were recommending low carb diets for people with type 2 diabetes, but now we invite people to eat what they will and manage with insulin. Still, there is hope on the horizon and some of Australian peak bodies are taking note of the opportunities for better health that low carb brings.

You can increase your fat intake, in order to increase calories and put on weight. Extra butter on veggies and meat, extra cheese etc. Maintain enough protein though, as that's essential to keep muscle mass! www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/nutrition/what-are-macronutrients/

Sure, higher fat eg. Rib eye steak, fatty pork

Incredible results Terry!

Thanks for your feedback, we appreciate the explanation. You can watch more webinars about low carb and type 2 diabetes management at Defeat Diabetes here --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/category/resources/free-webinars/

We might not be imprisoning people for challenging conventional wisdom, but it doesn't mean new evidence-based health advice is being taken up any more quickly! We were recently invited to speak at the Australian government's inquiry into type 2 diabetes. Here's what our founder recommended to reduce the burden of type 2 diabetes --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/type-2-diabetes/dr-brukners-plea-inquiry-into-diabetes/

Hi Jack, there needs to be a change on how diabetes is being treated. You might be interested in reviewing the recent presentation our founder, Dr Peter Brukner OAM, gave to the ongoing Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes and we're hoping to release preliminary results for this in March / April. www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/type-2-diabetes/dr-brukners-plea-inquiry-into-diabetes/

Faith in drugs is the problem. There’s an obvious parallel between the nonsense messaging about Covid Vaccines that don’t work, but keep taking it anyway. It occurred to me during this video that the onslaught of nonsense drug therapy for decades made the establishment feel it is perfectly normal to use drugs that don’t work and hell with the consequences.

Isn't it strange that doctors are so resistant to a way of eating that clearly works for people with type 2 diabetes to improve their blood glucose and achieve remission. Even stranger when you consider the overwhelming evidence supporting low carb for managing type 2 diabetes and the endorsement and recognition of its effectiveness of every peak body around the world! Keep doing what you're doing, it's sounds as though you're seeing the results you deserve!

@@defeatdiabetes Thank you! I was at my nutritionist a couple of days ago and while this person is very nice, the push for me to eat carbs is very strange after I explained my numbers being so “normal” on my current diet. The past couple of days my numbers have primarily been under 100 or just over after my meals and below 100 soon after. It’s really quite impressive. I know the Mounjaro has something to do with it, but my gut is telling me this is more about diet than anything. As a side note, I think everyone should buy a glucose meter whether they are diabetic or not. I bet we’d have a lot more people adjusting their diet. Years ago I lost a ton of wait on basically the Atkins Diet. My doctor hated the idea. Month after month I was going to see him to help me stay motivated and each weigh-in I would be ten plus pounds down. He wanted blood tests and to his surprise my numbers were beyond good. My cholesterol was as low as it has ever been. He finally said keep doing what you’re doing. LOL! Anyway, new journey and back to the low carb lifestyle…for good. I want a long healthy retirement someday. 🙂

Congrats! That's a fantastic - yet unsurprising! - result! We bet you feel all the better for it too :)

One size does not fit all…I was keto for several years - diagnosed type 2 last year…then went carnivore for a year…my BG steadily climbed, as well as cholesterol, LDL & Triglycerides…after carnivore I became full blown diabetic w/A1c of 8.2…was 7.2 before. I’m saying there are more variables to this than one pat answer. 73 yr old female. I am now on a whole food plant based diet - low fat - moderate carbs. After 23 yrs I am finallly losing substantial weight & slowly reversing muslin resistance, which feeds on excess fat…just sayin’ …there still a lot of unbiased research on insulin resistance…BG is simply a symptom.

It's a shame some doctors are still working to outdated science. Perhaps you could share this with him? --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/type-2-diabetes/should-i-be-worried-about-ldl-cholesterol/

Very important to be in control of your own health!

Purely by calorie resriction. Your hair fell out because you NEED protein to maintain healthy hair. Plant proteins don't have the needed vitamins. Meat proteins do.

Fiber traps excess sugar, so your are not overloaded with sugar. And this a good thing. Fiber is not for you, but for your biom.

It can be connected. Both is caused by eating sugar...

Gastroparesis is a common side effect of diabetes. It's also a side effect of the use of the incretin agonists like Ozempic

@@nataliajimenez1870 "Gastroparesis is a common side effect of diabetes" Not really.

Hi Angela, it would be unusual for pre-diabetes to cause gastroparesis, usually gastroparesis occurs after several/many years of diabetes, especially poorly controlled diabetes. May be worth discussing with your GP to see if anything else is going on.

Congratulations on lowering your blood sugar and reducing meds through a low carb approach!

Rethinking our relationship with fat as fuel (and flavour) can be challenging after decades of being told (wrongly!) to avoid saturated fats. But fat comes in many forms, so perhaps try tossing veggies in butter or olive oil, enjoying some cheese after dinner, or enjoy full fat Greek yoghurt for brekkie or after dinner. If you want to learn more about why we recommend eating more fat when going low carb, check out this article:--> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/science/low-fat-low-carb-type-2-diabetes/

Thanks for sharing, Richard!

how many grams of carbs do you eat a day, on average? can you guess? curious because my A1C is normal if I eat around average if 75-100g carbs a day VS 39-49g per day when it goes to 5.9

@@ChickadeeBird good question. I never really counted. In a typical day I eat oat groat and yogurt when I get up, then about 1/3 of a can of chick peas and 4-6 oz of tofu with a large pile of sautéed veg. Avocado toast for lunch. Approx 1/4-1/3 cup pumpkin seeds for snacking. 1 tbsp peanut butter, bowl of lentil soup, then for evening meal, a large green salad with about 1/3 can of beans, 1/2 avocado, and 1/2 can of tuna. The morning veg are cooked in 1 tbsp olive oil, and evening salad dressing is a home made vinegar, mustard, olive oil mix. Amount of oil on the salad is prob 1 tbsp max. Because I’m human (not a robot) I also drink about 8 12 oz cans of Bud lite per week. I always have 3-4 days of no beer intake per week. I also try to pedal a bicycle 5-10 hrs/week. I’m trying to get back in the pool, too. Sorry for the long answer. I’m sure between the oats, beans, dairy, 1 piece of whole grain bread and the seeds and nut butter that my total carbs are over 75 grams. I was down around 25-30.

It's an interesting development isn't it? We believe still under investigation in the US? We believe our approach is even easier, cheaper and pretty effective though... Just eat real (low carb) food! 🍳🥑🥩

It's true @christinawheeler6209, most are not too keen on it! But there are some that are slowly coming around to the science. Feel free to share this article with any cardios you know!! www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/science/show-me-the-evidence-saturated-fat/

True, but they can be made to taste good.

Hi Paul, both simple and complex carbohydrate foods break down into glucose or sugar in the bloodstream. And sure, complex carbohydrates release the sugar into the blood slower, but at the end of the day, they ALL release it into the blood. If we're trying to defeat diabetes and reduce the amount of sugar in our blood, lowering the number of carbohydrates we consume in our diet is the key.

Unfortunately the science on the current dietary guidelines is fatally flawed. Defeat Diabetes founder Dr Peter Brukner OAM breaks it down in this article --> www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/course/dd-how-did-we-get-it-so-wrong/

We're sorry to hear you have such a reaction to carbs and sugar, but you're not alone. Reducing your carbohydrate intake doesn't have to be scary or difficult. The Defeat Diabetes Low Carb Program and community can help. You can learn more about our award-winning program created by doctors and dietitians here: www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/resources/type-2-diabetes/the-defeat-diabetes-program-how-does-it-work/

@@defeatdiabetes Thank you. I’m fine. It’s only when I eat sugars. I’m actually glad to notice the change that occurs.