14 Common Insulin Resistance Treatments That Stops Your Weight Loss & May Hurt You

[@drekberg]

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[@drekberg]

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[@Mounds204]

What are your thoughts on using metformin to reduce your insulin level while on a true ketogenic diet? Been on keto (less than 20 carbs a day) since September and I'm down 90 pounds. My A1C down to 4.7 but my insulin level is 12. Will a low dose of metformin help reduce my insulin levels? Thanks

[@drekberg]

Typically I would say that Metformin could speed things up if you are on keto, but if your A1c is already 4.7, I don't know that it will do much. Lost 90 lbs. Nice Job.😀 That means something is working. If you are getting results, i would not add chemicals to the mix. I would probably suggest longer fasting periods to get the insulin to release it s grip. Try 24h, 36h, 48h etc. See how you feel and when and if you're ready try 7 days or so. Just be sure to monitor closely, because taking medication on a fast could make you hypoglycemic.

[@aahilhadi7291]

Plzzzz dr reply me

[@Mounds204]

@@drekberg Thank you for your response. Prior to keto I was on two different medications for diabetes. Now I have come to a point that I backed off everything but a single 500 mg dose of metformin ER once a day. Next blood draws in 4 months. Will reassess the metformin's value then. Thanks again for your thoughts on the matter. I love your videos and share them often to help people understand how bad the SAD is for their bodies.

[@davidmiracle398]

I was born in 1937 and honestly have never really been ill. At 83, I still enjoy life and even as I wait at the subway station for my ride into eternity, I cherish education and the clarity of intelligent humans like yourself. Thank you for the energy and desire you place into this wonderful KZbin world of knowledge. Your clarity of thought and speech is a monument to human reasoning and the advancement of all us two legged creatures.

[@daleval2182]

God bless you,

[@marilynvillanueva1874]

Dr . Sten Ekberg is a wonderful doctor so much admire and so much of him

[@kristinewayne4143]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kathym6603]

You should be a writer. Excellent!

[@evagordon5053]

David, you are amazing, I wish you many more happy and healthy years!

[@judiekathey38]

I dealt with blood sugar problems for years, always feeling fatigued and off. I tried different diets and remedies, but nothing worked. Then I found a simple solution that actually helped! My energy came back, and I finally felt like myself again. I can’t post it here but it's on my channel

[@omaspen]

Was diagnosed with diabetes 20 + years ago. My former doctor advised a low fat high carb diet with various medications. I got much fatter and sicker. Doctor blamed it on me. Said I was eating to much. The only reason I got better was because of doctors like you on you tube. Six years ago started eating low carb, high fat, moderate protein, and I only eat two meals a day, no snacks. Hunger is never a issue, despite the fact that before I changed my diet I was always hungry. I'm now down 70 pounds.Could stand to lose another 15. Blood sugar not perfect at 105, but a1c at 5.6, Triglycerides way down at 110, have plenty of energy and feel good and healthy. Thank you for what you do doc.

[@ibdonsie]

Amazing story! I'm so happy for you!

[@slater1182]

What high fats are in your diet?

[@jeanpaultongeren125]

docters and psychirist

[@sherbaswinson6080]

Awesome job

[@shayzied]

Any doctor who recommends a high carb diet to any diabetic, Type I or 2, should go back to med school and try again. NO doctor should ever encourage carbs, especially processed carbs, to a diabetic. It's a known fact however, that many doctors know little about Diabetes. My husband is a T1D and has been for 55 years. One clueless doctor nearly killed him years back, and I fired him! Meanwhile some true experts moved to our area and things became much better for diabetics. Don't ever be afraid to fire a bad or less knowledgeable doctor; they are certainly not all created equally and the good ones are worth fighting for to be under their care!

[@bain5872]

When I was diagnosed with type2, my doctor said to eat oatmeal and blueberries. I looked at her with a puzzled look and asked if she truly believed that carbs will help with type 2 diabetes. She skipped right over my question as she explained how Metformin would help. I took neither her advice or her medication. I did exactly as described here. Needless to say, I do not have type 2 diabetes any longer and feel like a million bucks.

[@sherbaswinson6080]

Awesome

[@bethb.6813]

Good for you!

[@danabney4433]

Same here, although I did take the meds for a while, went on a strong keto diet and lots of exercise. Things went well for a while, then I started getting complacent and indulging in a bad diet again and also not exercising as much, then relying on the meds as a crutch. I am back on the diet and exercise, and plan to come of the meds again, soon.

[@hrh-xj4fh]

You still have diabetes its just in remission...

[@bain5872]

@@hrh-xj4fh I disagree. The diet I was eating caused the condition. My blood sugar is perfectly normal and has been so for years. I have reintroduced limited carbs back into my diet and I'm normal. The important point here is carbs must be consumed in moderation. A person that is type 1 diabetic is an actual disease and this condition must be treated medically.

[@computersrepaircotesaint-l7407]

You, Dr Berg and Dr Jason Fung are life savers. I dropped my A1C from 9.4 to 4.9 without med. God bless you all

[@Jpow915]

What was your methods to do this?

[@computersrepaircotesaint-l7407]

@@Jpow915 Fating 1 meal a day for 3 months mixed with 2meals a day

[@Jpow915]

@@computersrepaircotesaint-l7407 I was able to do this once and lost 25-30 lbs and brought my blood pressure back to normal. I’ve changed jobs, less active, not eating low carb anymore and have gained 30-35lb. I want to go back to one meal a day for a time for weight loss, healthy blood pressure and longevity. Now when I try skipping a meal my blood sugar bottoms out and I grab anything in sight to bring in back up. I think I remember when I started last year I had to push my breakfast back to 9 then 10 then 11 then 12 then 2 then 5pm. Thank you for the reminder. 😀❤️🙏

[@markhopper2057]

The most prophetic thing I have heard on this subject was written by Dr Jason Fung in his book the diabetes code is “ type 2 diabetes is a dietary disease, and the only solution is a dietary one”. The pill pushers at the doctors office just want to give you meds that will make you gain lots of weight. They won’t advise you to fast. The absolute worst drug you can use is a long acting insulin, you will do nothing but gain weight. Fasting and exercise is the answer.

[@bradleyboyer9979]

I just read a hit piece this morning thay claimed that keto and IF were the unhealthiest diets. Can you believe some of these people? This was a pro-vegan article.

[@kenwells7128]

Psalm 139:14 ESV "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."

[@paulfaulkner6299]

At the point of writing I have lost about 11 stones (150 lbs or so) since July of 2018 - But 8 of those stones since January 2019... Having been fat for around 20 years, I finally found explanations which made sense over Xmas of 2018 reference my own over production of insulin. I have found that if I don't provoke my pancreas into overdoing the insulin, the weight just falls off me. This is not about over consumption of cakes and biscuits... this is about not eating fruit, Weetabix, Shredded wheat, corn-oil; not eating 3 times a day and instead eating when properly hungry etc, etc, etc. My HB1AC has fallen from 6.5 in May of 2018 to 5.1 in July of this year. I no longer take any meds for the diabetes and my blood pressure is now very nearly normal. If only I knew what I have recently found out but 20 years ago. Too much insulin makes you fat and stops you losing weight - good luck everyone - is someone like me can do it *so can you*

[@mjuberian]

Great job Paul!!!

[@hamidx19]

that's very inspiring! well done :)

[@dhruvpanchal8863]

Insulin is the problem for everything

[@atisoy83]

Do a video

[@americanrizvi26]

Congratulations. Very inspiring.

[@anasul9662]

I am an internal medicine physician and i totally agree with you regarding the diet recommendation .. unfortunately most of the physicians lack the appropriate information regarding healthy diet .. and this is the main problem I had treated alot of type 2 diabetes with healthy diet and reversed the situation .. many of them are living healthy life now Our main problem in this modern life is our bad diet habit My regards

[@eb6195]

The reason they lack the information is that in our for profit health care system the large pharmaceutical industry and food trade organizations are funding the studies and those creating the training information. Naturally anything that would interfere with the flow of profits is left out.

[@jumpercable20]

@@eb6195 In a nutshell, It all boils down to just one word "MONEY"

[@ibuumar]

I just diagnosed T2D yesterday with 7.4 a1c. The doctor straight away say I must take medicine. I said I am in process of reversing my Diabetic, doing fasting. She said fasting will do no good because it is not because of the food, it is because your body insulance resistance. 1 part correct and 1 part wrong i guess. And the doctor said Fasting will make me weak, but I told her I have 24hrs fasting and I feel OK. very confusing with these doctors.

[@wakeup6759]

the reason why most physicians lack education regarding diet is because since big pharma owns the medical schools, they deliberately don't include diet education for doctors. because if everyone starts getting diet advice from their doctors, they'll start feeling better which means less meds and profit for big pharma. as a doctor, you should know that because non-holistic doctors work for big pharma.

[@ejm2706]

a lot not alot; two words not one : thank you

[@deloresrogers9701]

I'm thanking God for you. You have really helped me understand my body. I'm 73 years old. Never too late !!!

[@alanrowe3511]

Me also and 73 :)

[@tonycardall7334]

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 33 days ago with a 7.6 a1c.Straightaway i cut out sugar completely and dropped my carbs to 20g a day maximum.I've lost 23lb and just had another a1c and its dropped to 6.

[@IAMT3XAS]

congrats. keep at it!

[@alanlafromboise2927]

Great job tony, keep up the good work! Im 65 yrs young and started keto and IF in may and dropped20 lbs quickly, im 5'11 and originally 185 so i wasnt big to begin with but im actually working on a 6 pack but the health benefits overall is my real concern and trying to. to look great is a added bonus! My sugar been floating around 100 to 110 and a couple occasions ive been at 90 so im working on that and experimenting to keep it at 100 or below when fasting and no more then 140 after meals! Keep up your good work and its great that so many people are seeing the crap that drs have been filling us with for the last 60 yrs!

[@broddablack5290]

Can I ask how you did this! I want to try it

[@do_not_believe_me9979]

May I ask what is your blood type?

[@ibuumar]

Are you taking the metformin at the same time ?

[@dietbeatthis11]

Real world tip : NEVER EVER sit & do nothing after eating .. Do some activity ! Sure relax for about 10 mins after eating but then do something: clean the car , sweep the floor , do some gardening etc etc or simply go for a half hour walk! ☀NB: Had some porridge in the morning (30g with water & the ONLY carbs I have all day!) .. checked blood sugar after 15 mins = 9.5mmols/L ; went for half hour brisk walk - BGL after = 4.1 🙂👍

[@abigailloar956]

Wow I really love the way you explain this. I self diagnosed myself as insulin resistant because my doctors wouldn't run tests on me and I fit the bill. I started to educate myself recently because I really need to lose weight and no matter how hard I workout I cannot lose it. This really shows me why after 9 months of heavy excessive I only lost 15lbs. A nutritionist tried to tell me I just wasn't active enough and told me to eat carbs, but with meat and veggies. Now I just eat the meat and nothing else and lost 4lbs in one week without exercise. It's sad that even going to a nutritionist doesn't help. At least we have youtube, so thank you.

[@Heddanofarsan]

I feel you. I'm just like you. And how people ridicule me just because of my 5cm thick layer of bellyfat. Talking like I have no clue. I realize because I can run half marathons at least and go dancing brittish acid rave gabber dance until my shirt can be squeezed, the fat is just not me, it's really something that is preventing something from happening innmy body, it takes time and effort to research yourself but what can we do in all the todays incompetence? We pay and pay our taxes but the inlel is lagging. I live in Sweden and kids are obese like ever before! Everybody drinks energy drinks and they are not banned no matter how much WE KNOW those kids that is much much worse off than me (I'm 47) will cost a fortune and suffer a lot when their metabolism changes after 25 - 30. And I am one of those guys that could eat anything. Today, I joke about: If I so much as look at a sandwich it's like I could aswell glue it on the outside.

[@alan30189]

The first thing I would do if I were you, is find a better doctor. Have a full blood work panel done and learn what is normal for each item on it and where you stand, especially on A1c and blood sugar.

[@neelambehl2179]

Totally agree. Unfortunately we r all given wrong info.

[@oolala53]

Yeah, exercise is good for cardiovascular health but it doesn’t cause more total calorie usage. Do lift weights! Muscles take up glucose until it’s needed later. If you don’t want to live keto. (I don’t.)

[@christinemarie007]

Good job! I had the same problem and went to a nutritionist and gained 5 extra pounds. They are taught the old-fashioned way, adding the old foid pyramid...it doesn't work. I have type 2 diabetes, I am going to follow the advice, but my question... Should I keep taking metformin or should I stop it?

[@dude789d]

I have been doing Intermittent Fasting for the past 3 months now , eating normal food ( Avoiding sugar/sweets , not completely though) , I was able to lost 5 kgs and also feel more energetic and even my brain looks like its more alert . I can literally feel the difference . I break my fast at around 12 in the noon and then I eat my dinner before 6PM . I feel really better mentally . I dont even feel hungry anymore until noon...

[@kawannadixon4327]

Wow a human being that truly cares about people I am in tears watching this video because we all know that it's always been profits over people very sad bitter truth most Doctors get paid to prescribe as much medicine as possible to all of there patients instead of educating them on how they can truly become healthier thank you so very much for this video GOD BLESS YOU! 😭❤🙏

[@SteelerNationBaby]

This great man is changing my life on several levels… as I follow Stens advice, my body composition improves, energy improves, mindset improves, productivity improves… I’m simply a fit happy energetic 55yo man that feels super revitalized!!! Ty Sten. You are impacting so many lives!! You’re simply the best I’ve ever heard… and I’m a endocrinology nurse 20+ years.

[@petermoser917]

Loved it. I'm 353lbs and that's exactly what I started doing as of last Saturday. Low carbs, fewer meals and lots of cucumber infused water inbetween.

[@MrTahutahu]

How's it going now?

[@SandyCheeks63564]

Make sure you keep your electrolytes up (NOT sports drinks though!). Get a hi-potency potassium supplement, take a dime sized sprinkle of salt (I drink it down ini one gulp with a tablespoon of water follwoed by a nice big glass of water. Otherwise you're gonna feel dizzy & weak as you get dehydrated. Oh and invest in some good recipe ingredients like almond & coconut flour to stave off cravings for wheat & sweets, and some stevia --w/o maltodextrin. Lots of pitfalls to navigate. Dr Berg on youtube has lots of info on that. Good luck!

[@thomassmith7005]

Hang in there dont give up

[@marileorube24]

Great job! I just started and I'm feeling very fatigued 😩

[@IAMT3XAS]

Good luck to you on your journey. Look up Dr Jamnadas presentation of "Fasting for survival"...it will help you greatly I am sure.

[@paintedpony2935]

During quarantine, my diet went to crap! I gained 40 lbs and my resting glucose was 290. The doctor put me back on metformin, which I've been taking for a week, while returning to keto and IF. I feel horrible; achey, exhausted, etc. I'm not going to take Metformin anymore. Thank you!!!

[@skf369]

❤ The truth is like a breath of fresh air from God. Thank you for trying to save this ailing population. I have been doing five simple things since Jan 1 and have been watching the body fat literally melt away with virtually no exercise (another story) Inspired by you here it is: 1- zero alcohol 2 - 2 meals within an 8 hour window daily - no portion control, eat to satisfaction No snacking 3 - 10% or less sugar of any kind 4 - Fat must be preset at every meal / no starchy veg and no High glycemic fruit 5- No processed food of any kind (flour, bad oils, bread, packaged foods, etc. ❤SIMPLE 🎉

[@albertloan396]

Dr. Ekberg is an excellent teacher. Beautifully, clearly, and logically explained.

[@yaquelinllerena9239]

I have to say this is one of the best videos out there explaining insulin resistant. Whoever gives it thumb down must have brain damage from so much insulin in the brain.

[@drekberg]

ROTF LMAO.😂😂😂. Thank you!

[@noradee49]

Like this 🤣

[@jasmineworld6175]

😀😀

[@joselagunas2481]

Agree, this is one of the best videos explaining insulin resistant with the most clear and complete information, thanks for sharing Dr. Ekberg !

[@ginad8238]

😂😂😂

[@maryannefabian7330]

Since I came in contact with you here 3 weeks ago, I took the decision to do something about my weight and my sugar, with intermittent fasting and 1.30min. Walk daily. My sugar has dropped from 200 to 95 and I have lost 3kg. My weight was 104kg today 98kg. Am so so grateful. God bless you. I won’t stop. In January 2022, I shall be back to tell you how am doing.

[@alj51982]

Good job I'm on this journey toon

[@joanneclark8256]

Did you do keto or just fast and walked

[@portianl]

I am a former diabetic casemanager this i is one if the best explaination I have come across. Thank you.

[@yaztalli3578]

Those thumbs down must be 1) pharma puppets 2) institutionalized physicians 3) the entire medical school curriculum covers only 2 hours on nutrition and that why most physicians are ignorant when it comes to nutritions unless they do their do diligence outside of schooling then they will have to reroute directions of practicing into functional medicine where they will face insurance companies as well as a punishments without coverage to their new adopted practice Excellent simple presentations from a doc to a doc

[@shahji1390]

"the entire medical school curriculum covers only 2 hours on nutrition"....I m in a big big shock !

[@nickoD509]

Vegan cultists. heh

[@geraldinemcnabb1297]

I just want to say thank you Sten Eckberg you have changed my life I was 6.3 pre diabetic in June, I felt devastated and found you on KZbin and within four months have lost 22 pounds and just went to have my A 1C checked and it’s 5.6, no drugs whatsoever and I am so very thankful you are so amazing❤️ You explained about pre diabetes and what causes it and how to reverse it, I want to get to 5-5.3 and I will update in January

[@montanag5974]

Did you get for your goal?

[@ashrefd]

Mine just discovered yesterday it’s 8.6 that’s why I am here. It’s really devastating to have diabetes at age of 40. Hard to sleep, have to cut all food now .

[@sherbaswinson6080]

Awesome job

[@thefulaniqueen]

Amazingly & simply explained. I have always questioned the metformin mechanism because it literally fools the cells by stimulating it to accept more sugar. The best treatment for insulin resistance is by adapting a healthy lifestyle. • Low Carb • Exercise • intermittent fasting Mostly important is ( GET MOVING). Thanks

[@Cheryl64014]

Finally! An explanation that makes total sense. *Total sense!* Thank you so much for what you've done here! I feel like, at 71-years of age, I know why and how to get my blood sugar down, get rid of all that fat in my liver, lower my triglycerides, regain my strength, and my health Thank you, Sir! You really are an extraordinary teacher!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Cheryl64014. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile.

[@Cheryl64014]

@@drekberg You're very gracious.

[@venkataswamyparagati9548]

Dr is explaining in very detailed and clear way every disease ana remedy and also clarifies doubts and answers questions patiently .he is only dr who follows professional ethics and moral responsibility.

[@amylougheed5845]

How do we thank this man for teaching us these truths? My dad was diagnosed with diabetes at age 58. He had been reasonably healthy, albeit somewhat overweight with belly fat. He started a treatment plan with insulin injections just before his 59th birthday, with no diet plan. He died shortly after his 59th birthday from pancreatic cancer?! It NEVER sounded right to me since he didn't have any signs of cancer in his previous medical tests. 😞 If my dad had known these things I am certain he'd be around today. THANK YOU Dr. Ekberg ❤️🙏

[@avaphoenix317]

My dad was diagnosed with diabetes. He complained of pain in his abdomen and was not taken seriously. A year later a softball sized tumor was found on his pancreas. He died 2 months later. The cancer caused the pancreas to not work properly, showing up as diabetes.

[@gravellergear4703]

I've lost 30kgs doing this without knowing. On the OMAD diet now combined with alternate day fasting and I'm stronger and healthier than ever

[@broddablack5290]

Please explain how you did it?

[@gravellergear4703]

@@broddablack5290 I started my fasting journey slowly with 12 hours fasting and 12 hours of eating. That was real easy. Then I tried fasting for 16 hours, and 8 hours eating window. When I grew accustomed to that, I tried 20 hours of fasting and 4 hours of eating. Then finally reached 1 meal a day. I ate whatever I wanted with my meal and lost a lot of weight.

[@tectalabyss]

Wow ! My Doctor didn't even try me on a diet first ! Just gave me Metformin and another drug ! How many out there have had the same thing happen ?. Thank you for sharing Sir. All my best.

[@user295295]

Same here. Fortunately I found Keto and managed to reduce glucose and hba1c to normal levels without metformin or other drugs.

[@salonsavy6476]

Doctors just push the meds so they get their commission,,,

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Mine didn’t but most do. I lost weight and my a1c is now normal

[@anneangstadt1882]

Same here. Just metformin and a statin, which was prescribed *without* a lipid profile. Not taking it.

[@eb6195]

Same here! I found by educating myself I can control blood sugar better by what I eat than I could with Metformin.

[@patriciarusch1891]

This is the best explanation of type 2 diabetes I have seen. As an old RN I find it very sad what little help people are getting from the medical docs and the harm that the drug companies are doing. We may not like what we need to do but the drugs out there are doing harm. We have gone from eating to live to living to eat. Thank you.

[@Allypooh88]

My dad is type 2, weighs 155lbs, eats very low sugar, and is still diabetic taking many meds on this list except insulin. Yet he’s STILL DIABETIC because they have never told him to cut carbs and have told him to snack often. He still struggles with his blood sugar. I’m doing keto and IF and have lost 30 lbs. Thanks for this well spoken video. It really helps me explain this way of life to others.

[@rorystewart1541]

I’m just learning about this my last Dr appt she told me that I would never be off the insulin and that triggered me there was something wrong with what she said. I’ve been going to the gym six days a week eating pretty good. And my sugars kept going higher so I kept adding more insulin until I found this video day 4 with very little insulin and my my sugars are going back to the normal range so yes people this is the truth doctors want to keep you sick

[@broddablack5290]

Yup, I agree! They wanted to put me on statins and I dumped it

[@Greatbiggrandma]

I don’t think doctors want you sick. This relates to their training

[@mariosred2173]

Exact some story with me, found out late August. Dr told me I have no choice but to take it. I couldn't get my sugars down. So I took the insulin for 5 weeks. On my last week of taking the meds, it kept crashing me to levels below 3.8. Now I haven't taken anything for 1 month.

[@danceteachermom]

It's the PHARMACEUTICAL companies that FUND the flawed research and indoctrinate the medical community that want people sick..... Customers for life then.

[@mfongmf]

6 weeks ago I tested my blood glucose and it was 115, it was a shock to me as I'm very fit at 45 years old with about 10% body fat. I was prediabetic!!! Knowing that I have a long history of diabetes in my familly, I searched the internet ways to prevent T2D. Found your channel and plenty others I considered starting a low carb diet and was hesitating between Keto and carnivore diet I finally decided to do keto mostly because I found easier for me to get saciated with fat as the volume of food is less. 5 weeks after starting a keto diet my morning glucose is between 85-95. and the benefits are huge, mental clarity among all. But the most intersting is that even after losing 7 pounds in this time period I gain strenght at the gym, it came to a total surprise to me because I always taught the strenght always comes with weight gain :) At least on a high carb diet. Thank you very much Dr. Ekberg ;)

[@lamrof]

Same here, If my Father knew this current day information he wouldn't have lived a terrible life under Insulin injections for 30 years, which finally destroyed his body and killed him.

[@lamrof]

Insulin injection for Type2 is only to allow you live a debilitated life and prolong your time of death.

[@nadyalu3022]

Have friends.. husband n wife.. both have diabetes... Him took meds n his wife went natural remedies n fasting.. he is now waiting for kidney transplant n very sick .. her healthy n doesn't even look like she is diabetic.. praying for both.. Pray God be with them always..

[@southerngrandma4353]

I pray the kidney transplant went well and they are both doing good now 🙏🙏

[@mlcarver1739]

What does someone who is diabetic "look" like??

[@jasonking1284]

@@mlcarver1739 They stumble about and are disoriented and can't remember how they got where they are....

[@skinnydee1886]

@@jasonking1284 👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@skinnydee1886]

@@mlcarver1739 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@1965kings]

This is by far, for me, the best health channel in regards to diabetes, insulin resistance, and dieting. Very well.done. I truly enjoy the understanding.

[@monkeyboy018]

Pharmacist here, and I'd just like to offer my input. You do an amazing job explaining things, and you are absolutely right in everything you say. I was once a certified diabetes educator, and have since moved on to different pastures. One thing that we are taught is to explain clearly to patients the extreme importance of lifestyle modifications, and we are urged to recommend the ADA guidelines for exercise (30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise daily). I find that many medical doctors over medicate patients, and don't stress the pivotal importance of lifestyle modifications. By contrast I find that Doctors of Osteopathic medicine push lifestyle modifications harder than Medical Doctors. So for patients who struggle with lifestyle modifications I tend to refer them to DOs rather than MDs as they tend to be more receptive to lifestyle modifications under the care of a DO, in my opinion. Another thing I'd like to add is that GLP-1 agonists actually work in more ways than you suggest. GLP-1 agonists are more similar to mimetics as they are designed to mimic the effect of Glucagon Like Peptide 1, an endogenous hormone secreted by L-cells of the distal illium and colon. They: 1) Amplify the glucose dependent insulin response. This is different from sulfonylureas as sulfonylureas force the pancreas to secrete more insulin. This is why there is an increased risk of hypoglycemia with sulfonylureas that we don't see with GLP-1 Agonists. 2) Inhibit glucagon release. 3) Suppress appetite. 4) Slow gastric emptying So while GLP-1 agonists do cram cells full of sugar, they also help promote people to eat less, and lose weight. This may give people the edge they need as hunger is often the biggest struggle for people who are attempting to lose weight. I love the work that you do, and I find you extremely fascinating. I could watch your lectures all day!

[@sheila7814]

Great explanation, but still, what is the simple answer for how to take care of the four things you mentioned but naturally? Did I miss it? Sorry and thank you.

[@isaiahphan4470]

If u r really a pharmacist, u should know jardiance is mainly excreting glucose from the body and not to increase insulin sensitivity

[@lindawick455]

​@@isaiahphan4470Jardiance is an SGLZ-2 inhibitor, not a GLP-1 agonist drug, which was being discussed by the pharmacist

[@bepeace2330]

Great information! I’m curious if people struggle to eat less because they are addicted… and then shouldn’t people be treated as if they have an addiction?

[@carolroth1713]

⁠I have found my hunger urges increase the more I eat carbs and decrease if I stay away from carbs. It only takes one slip to get the cravings going but it takes a more than one meal to get the cravings to subside v

[@saidulhaque6544]

I am a licensed physician and I completely agree with you.the only solution is to limit carb.

[@robbekker9994]

I'm so glad I found your videos Dr. Ekberg. I'm so tired of doctors telling me I'm lazy (when I'm more active than most), and eat too much (when I eat less calories than most). I was always told to stick to the 2000 cal a day diet plan, and exercise daily. I did that, and gained weight. Now because of your videos I understand WHY. They were telling me to eat the wrong things! I have a video request. Can you talk about the difference between body/metabolism types (ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph), and how to apply your Keto/IF philosophy to each?

[@muhammadyar7328]

I am of 45 year of age with diabetes. I am very thankful the knowledge you people provide in easy and understandable manners. I am a big fan of you and alike people.

[@60viking]

I stopped feeding my sugar,Sugar. That was my answer to my Dr. When she asked how i corrected my Blood numbers. She didn't talk about it.

[@deegir3354]

so typical

[@jimwilliams4088]

They won't talk about it because the progress that you make digs into their kick back from big pharma

[@ahjk267]

Most doctors would love to talk about it but are not alllowed to give dietry advice . They are prevented by your medical regulator who has links and receives funding feom the food kndustry. Untill the average american wakes up nothing will change.

[@ashabm1]

I am 15 years and type 1. It is very difficult to manage diabetes. Hope there will be a cure soon. Thank you doctor you make things easier to understand.

[@faithsfarmlife1424]

My entire family cousins brothers all have diabetes. I have taken Ceylon cinnamon and I’m overweight no diabetes

[@dodongnelson5864]

Use CGM

[@nikkyshairades9078]

@@faithsfarmlife1424really?

[@theoldbigmoose]

Just don't ever, ever give up! I am a cancer survivor along with my wife. She taught me "One day at a time..." Don't worry about the future, just concentrate on making a difference in the here and now presence. You can do it! My son in law is type one and doing great at 39! He uses an insulin pump and continuous monitoring.

[@lamrof]

Learn to play good with the cards you are dealt with, dream, have ambition, focus,chase and build your dreams. Every little step you take towards your building your dream is a triumph.

[@alfullard8887]

I have my annual T2 diabetes check up next month. I am sure my A1c will be in the normal range and can't wait to tell my doctor that I have achieved that by gradually reducing my medication to zero. All thanks to Dr. Ekberg's incredible explanations of what was causing my issues all along (and lost 20lbs in the process). I can't thank you enough!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Al Fullard for sharing your story. That is great. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄

[@drhariawala]

Excellent presentation helping even mainstream MD's like me better understand Diabetes and treatment modalities. Thank you Dr.

[@maureengreen8240]

YEAH YOU!!!

[@peperodriguez9961]

Any food s that are in a box or in plastic bad they contain junk look at its contents. Just eat less try what edburg says and never give up..

[@royatapattu1]

@@drekberg after watching many of your informative videos, I've now made up my mind to exactly follow your low carb, high fat & protein and regular exercise path. I'm on 2 x 1000mg Metformin per day with a current A1C value around 8%. I was prescribed Metformin when my A1C was detected at around 6.3% about 10 years ago. Like you said in this video, apparently Metformin has worsened my state and I'm willing to discontinue my Metformin. What I would like to know from you is, should I discontinue it gradually or overnight? Thank you!

[@mimibatbatbar8279]

Wish I would have found you years ago. You are the first person to explain how our body works regarding insulin and insulin resistance. Thank you so very much!

[@timeavarga7132]

I have insulin resistance. My symptom was really bad sweating day and night. My doctor suggested 160 g diet and I did for several months, plus exercised and running 4-5 times a week. Nothing changed. After watching your videos I followed low carbs diet. On the first week my sweating is gone and I feel so much better. Thank you!!

[@PDM1967]

I wish i could like this 1000 times. My doctor is literally killing me. He watches my a1c go up for years and never said a word until it hit 6.5 a few months ago. I educated myself by watching videos like this. Low carb, walking, restricted eating and lost 12 pounds in 10 weeks. Been measuring my blood sugar and generally in the low 100s which corresponds to an a1c of 5.4 or less. I am confident this approach is working and plan on following it going forward. I really dont miss the carbs.

[@montanag5974]

What happened?

[@loneranger7573]

that is good, but how come so slow weight loss? you should be able to lose faster, perhaps you are eating still too many calories. if you are over 50, then you gotta cut back.

[@PDM1967]

@@loneranger7573 i dont need to lose much weight. Im 5’10 and was at 180 and wanted to drop to 170. No reason to lose any faster which has its own problems.

[@francesknighton2836]

I love the way you explain things so clearly. Your videos and Dr. Berg's also are literally saving my life and my husbands. It makes me angry that I have been given the wrong information by doctors over the years. My husband has been able to stop his insulin injections totally and his blood sugars have stayed good. This is just with the Keto and IF. Most days we eat one meal, sometimes two. I make everything from scratch and lots of veggies. He can't hardly believe that it is working to just change his diet. No more sugar for us! I have lowered my Metformin from 4 pills to 1. Thank you so much a million times!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Frances Knighton for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have noticed a positive change. Keep it up!

[@catalinacassineri6435]

Frances Knighton Have you lost weight? How long did it take you to reduce your metformin ?

[@francesknighton2836]

@@catalinacassineri6435 Yes, we have lost weight. It is coming off slowly for me and quicker for my husband. We are focusing on the blood sugar numbers. This is the first "diet" (now a way of eating for us) that has made a huge difference in the blood glucose. When I started my fasting glucose was 182 and it came down about 10 points each week. It is still not where I want it, but is much better. I have also gradually cut back on the Metformin over 2 months. After a week, my husband found he didn't need to take insulin shots any more. He monitors it very closely, but without the carbs, his numbers stayed good without the shots. No doctor had ever told us we could improve our diabetes if we cut out the carbs. They always said to take the drugs and lose weight, but the plan to lose weight had too many carbs and never worked long term. This is like a miracle for us, yet so simple.

[@carolforgash2663]

Frances Knighton 7

[@carolforgash2663]

Frances Knighton p

[@candyclews4047]

The diabetic magazine I used to buy nearly always has a dessert on the front - plum pudding, lemon drizzle cake etc and then gives advice on how to medicate versus carb intake - complete madness.

[@justthinking526]

Yipes!

[@MReza-nq3pd]

😄😄😄

[@candymountainvibe6923]

Yep I’ve seen those magazines Completely messed up!! People throw away the desserts!

[@luvkayakn]

Matt Embry's documentary Living Proof about his battle as an MS patient, finding substantial benefits through diet, and the Canadian MS society's utter lack of interest in favor of large pharmaceutical funding. Explains a lot about these disease foundations and who they really work for.

[@jasminehasan890]

The subliminal message to make you crave sugar every time you look at the magazine.

[@bethb.6813]

Dr. Ekberg I want to thank you for packaging this perfectly so that my friend and her son recently diagnosed with type II diabetes and just prescribed metformin could fully understand the choice before them. It's abundantly clear. I've been sending videos and articles and it never made sense to them before. I lost 80 pounds, the last 60 with keto and intermittent fasting. Still that didn't move them. This very presentation did. You got 'em! They are grateful too. Thank you so much!

[@manuelojeda9144]

I took Metaformin for two years and I started having stomach issues.

[@missjones9737]

Low carb diet,Keto diet,intermittent fasting and exercise. Key is to find a balance between storing and burning.Will try this.Thank you Dr. I have been struggling to lose weight.

[@jakemendez1574]

I have CLL, diabetis type 2, high blood pressure. Im 51 years old and im listening to you everyday to learn how to live better. My sugar levels are stable for last few weeks thanks to your videos!!

[@ujjawalseeds8328]

Keto diet is good for Lymphocytes?????

[@farhanahoosen3898]

Dr Ekberg is a Masterful Teacher whose clear and relatable style engages the viewer and more importantly he makes complex concepts so simple to understand .This is Patient education at its best.. Thank you Dr Ekberg.for your wonderful presentations and for sharing your Amazing insights with your viewers.

[@HeatherBickle]

Great video! Between you and Dr. Jason Fung I’m finally clear on how insulin really works. I feel like I’m taking the reins back on my journey back to body balance. Keto diet, fasting and exercise are working. I know it’s going to take time but now the battle plan makes sense.

[@jerrymiller2869]

Sten & Fung... two GREATS, for sure... also see Dr. Eric Berg .. a genius

[@wordsculpt]

@@jerrymiller2869 Reverse that.

[@satvinder564]

This makes absolute ultra scientific sense in understanding diabetes. Medical doctors are still doing the opposite of what is required, prescribing drugs and insulin. An absolute eye opener and a life changing information. So grateful for sharing this knowledge.

[@TheFlowerchilli]

Thank you Dr for video you explain so good I followed your instructions keto diet and did manage to reverse my A1c in three months I was 7.9% before and now after three months I am 5.6% I am going to keep it up my Dr told me to stop metformin I am glad I found your video on KZbin 😊thank you for all your help and support and quick response on my questions 🙏

[@drekberg]

Thank you TheFlowerchilli for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have noticed a positive change. Keep it up!

[@bgregg55]

after 2 years LCHF: A1c down to 5.1 BMI from 32 down to 25.

[@drekberg]

Thank you bgregg55 for sharing your story. That is totally awesome. Maybe this stuff works after all.😄 Keep it up!

[@contrarian717]

So your a1c took 2 years to drop? Or was it a phased drop? Your age please?

[@ociemason2388]

I need information about type 1 right now I'm in my honeymoon phase

[@4406bbldb]

BMI awesome and i had a success lately on that index i went from Obese down to just "overweight " i feel good and I'm still working to lower it.

[@4406bbldb]

@@contrarian717 just to mention my experience is similar and im 74(started at 72y/o.) Sugar corrected quickly but the weight slowed down from 7lbs a week now after losing 65lbs loss could be 1 lb. a week but i think I'm in a danger zone and snack because i think it won't hurt, must get refocused. Good luck.

[@michellelaughter5510]

I truly wish these videos would be shown in highschool education. A lot of people would further be educated and helped if they were. Thank you for making these videos God bless you!

[@1missmaki]

Thanks dr Ekberg, you explain perfect! You should be teaching doctors and students all ages to eat healthy . I changed my way of eating, fasting and eating without sugar and I feel very good. I’m trying to teach my sons and my family to change the way they eat and to watch your videos. You are amazing ! Thank you again

[@CavalierNSN]

I've been using your videos (for over a year now) to help my colleagues at work lose weight and get off of their medication. This has been my most productive month (Jan 2021) because we got 4 men off of metformin, with an average weight loss of 20lbs!! In my group, I ask everyone to treat food the way that they treat medication. "Everything has side effects", I explain. This video is very important and we can't thank you enough Dr. Ekberg. We're going to celebrate, but can't decide between the "Bacon and Eggs" T-shirt or the "Just Fast" T-Shirt...

[@shahji1390]

logo....break your FAST WITH EGGS AND BACON

[@zuzemoyo7696]

A man doing what he enjoys, helping others who take lessons, live better lives.

[@CrystalSashimi]

Thank you Doctor, mainstream people thumbs down this video! I totally understood now, why they are telling me that I am lazy! Where in truth, I cannot even move my body because of fatigue, because of sluggish liver that is because of the medicines that I am taking , which MAINSTREAM medicine, gives me to get rich!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Lolic Doc.. Congratulations. You are starting to get it. Now get healthy.

[@ursulatorchio119]

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!! Thank you Dr Ekberg....My endocronologist said I qualify for concentrated insulin... He put me on Humulin R U-500.... I take 240 units in the morning...and 160 units at night.... Pius jardiance, plus Metformin twice a day..... for the last year.....I am following a strict low-carb diet. Under 20 carbs a day and at times maybe 10. I am doing intermittent fasting. I started out at 12 hours, and I can now do up to 20....working my way up to 24...I cannot seem to get my sugars lower than 200 /240’s....whether fasting, morning sugars, or throughout the day....but I have lost 40 pounds in approximately 6 to 8 weeks....I am so thankful that I found this channel!....I am learning and becoming more educated thanks to doctors like yourself....I am going to conquer this because it seems that all my doctors insist that I am lazy and don’t want to lose weight.... In addition to not following the rules ....because I don’t want to go to weight-loss classes nor see Nutritionists ....that insist I need to eat three meals a day +3 snacks....Or.... I keep getting forced into considering weight loss surgery!!! Sorry for the long drawn out comment....but your videos are so real and accurate...This is exactly what goes on out there in the non-educated world of insulin resistance and weight issues. Thank you again Dr Ekberg 🌻🌻🌻

[@drekberg]

Thank you Ursula Torchio. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile. I am so thrilled to read your comment. Comments this nice can't be too long. 😄 Are you a type1 or 2? If a T2D, have you had your fasting insulin tested? Awesome keep it up.

[@susanbrownell1067]

@Ursula Congrats! So glad you are getting healthy now. You go girl!

[@ursulatorchio119]

Dr. Sten Ekberg I am T2D is what I’ve been told ... My A1C went from 11 to 8.2 last week 🌻

[@drekberg]

Being a T2D I'm sure you can do it. That's awesome with the A1c. 8.3 means your average is actually 183. What about insulin? HOMA-IR?

[@dagreatberich1070]

Funny how in all my visits to the doctors office they never mentioned anything about eating a low carb diet, not 1 doctor. I also went to a diabetes education a while back and they told the women 60 carbs per meal and for the men 75 carbs, 3 meals and snacks in between is also what they say. I've been sticking too 20-40 carbs a day and I.F. and already cut my insulin in half from 95 per day just by watching these videos of my KZbin doctors lol

[@coston1986]

Thank you so much for this video! I wish someone would have explained this to me. I saw a nutritionist and she told me I was eating often enough! 6 small meals per day. I did nothing but gain following this advice. My doctor just diagnosed me with insulin resistance and prescribed me metformin and fasting. I am now deciding to not take metformin and continue intermittent fasting along with a low carb diet.

[@jrowlove7328]

This is THE BEST presentation on IR that I have ever watched.

[@JessTess099]

Why does everyone put doctors on a pedestal? They are humans, just like you and me, “practicing” medicine. Look at what they are taught in medical school. The rest of their education is from Pharm Reps. Always run a doctors “advice” through your own sifter! Get educated about your own issues. If you need a doctor’s help, tell him/her what you want. Own your health. Thank you, Dr. Ekberg, for the work you do and for sharing it free of charge.

[@stardustgirl2904]

Because many of them do save lives! And we don't!

[@thedcbroker7264]

Doctors specialize and therefore have time to study and find the truth for themselves. It might even pay if they started healing conditions and changing lives with diet.

[@kirkellis4329]

I started taking berberine a few months ago in an effort to lower my LDL and Triglycerides which both went up on my keto diet. I stopped losing weight around the same time. My A1C did go down from 5.0 to 4.8 and my Triglycerides did drop from 145 to 122 but LDL went even higher. If berberine is really as similar to Metformin as I've read, could this be why I stopped losing weight ? Is the berberine forcing the blood sugar into fat storage ?

[@DepDawg]

Berberine helps improve insulin resistance, so that would be unlikely. Dr. Ben Bikman has addressed Berberine. Same with Mike Mutzel. You can look them up. Perhaps they will mention something that sparks a connection for you and you can figure it out. You can also try stopping the Berberine for a month and see if your body responds differently. Best of health to you.

[@haadlemhok9558]

I have to say this is one of the best videos out there Dear Doctor thank you very much for very important information

[@markbeiser]

A little over 2 months ago my A1c was 9.2, after a little over a week getting into ketosis, then 4 weeks of IF, my A1c was down to 8.7 a week and a half ago. My fasting glucose this morning was 78, with no medication. I think I'll stick with the keto+IF, thank you for your work. :)

[@luvluv8929]

Jan 2020, my A1C was above 11.00. September 2020, it’s 8.7. All I did was exercise and easy on sugar intakes. My normal morning glucose was range 185 up to 210. Well since September 2020 and now My morning glucose is from 100 up to 144. I’m also down on 20 lbs with in 14 days. You keep on rocking bro. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@markbeiser]

@@luvluv8929 My A1C has been 5.2 the last two times it was checked, using no medications. My Doctor punted me from 3 month checkups to 6 months. I don't even bother testing my blood glucose anymore.

[@jayalakshmib941]

Dr Sten l am in border line of Thyroid, because of which l am unable to loose wt,l have started following you,your scientific explanation,God bless you.

[@vincentdesiano4861]

Another winning presentation, Doctor! We owe you a debt of gratitude for disseminating proper and correct information in a comprehensive, understandable easy to follow way. You are our good doctor! May your tribe increase!

[@drekberg]

Thank you vincent desiano. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile. Do you have any ideas of a name for my tribe?

[@wittycutie]

"It's like the ultimate insult". Doc, you're pulling no punches. The pharma lobby must be upset, hence the few thumbs down. I wish I could click like 10 thousand times to override their thumbs down.

[@debbieclarke5076]

Compared to the thumbs up there isn’t many thumbs down, it’s probably everyone who works for these drug companies that clicked the thumbs down.

[@mohammadpourheydarian5877]

Dr Ekberg's explanation is priceless and should be taught in schools to medical practitioners but for the public at large like me a much shorter version that talks about the end result might be more useful. We simply do not have time to learn everything. We work full time. Tell us what to do and we will leave the Dr alone. Thanks doctor.

[@AgentClaytonWebb]

God Bless You, Dr. Ekberg! You've given me hope that I won't become diabetic like the whole one side of my family, who have diabetics going back 3 to 4 generations.... thank you so much!

[@stevelowton1640]

Fantastic videos. I'm so glad I found this channel. I have been on metformin for around 18 months now and have also changed my diet to keto about 4 weeks ago. I have had great results with over 20lbs lost. I really like the way these videos are explained for the different subjects covered. My daily macros are around 100g fat, 16-18g carbs, 100-120g protein. I'm unsure if this is good or not. Also I'm unsure if I should continue to take the metformin. After watching this particular video I'm thinking not but could do with a professional opinion. Many thanks in advance for any advice.

[@jarichards99utube]

AWE---SOME...!!! Another GREAT Science Based Video. THANKS.

[@ganaankhan6]

I WAS SCARED THAT GOING ON THE KETO DIET MY SUGAR WAS GOING TO DROP TO A DEADLY LEVEL BECAUSE MY SUGAR LEVELS ARE PLAYING UP. NOW I AM SURE I AM ON THE RIGHT DIET

[@drekberg]

Thank you ganaan khan. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.

[@maranscandy9350]

It’s like the monster under the bed.

[@chindulohinandh4766]

Wowww....am so lucky that I found a true Doctor. Thank you for your effort Love from India☺☺☺

[@DefyingOldAge]

Berberine has also been shown to lower glucose levels in people with insulin resistence and type 2 diabetes. Studies show that it helps your body respond better to insulin and prevents your liver from creating more glucose. As a result, people with diabetes may find berberine helps lower their blood sugar levels.

[@shellyshopes]

Thank you

[@carbebcarbeb8335]

Berberine also helps Lowe blood pressure

[@madeehatahir3473]

Please do video on PCOS and insulin sensitivity that comes with it...I would be grateful

[@kalyanappstech]

Replace ur breakfast with sprouts & dinner with fruits early before 6pm..empty stomach have vegetable juice especially carrots & beet root, coriander,mint & curry leaf, drumstick leaves juices with lemon squeezed..intermediate fasting window 16hrs..this will help..PCOD mainly because of lack of fiber food..constipation problem

[@TheChabys]

Yes, it would extremely appreciated if you could give your thoughts on Pcos :)

[@desmondhughes9143]

Dr Ken Berry and dr Jason fung have talked about pcos on youtube

[@tasneemm9829]

Yes yes yes please please

[@nancy9478]

@@PandaA-cv3mm Dr Berry!

[@venetiancat]

I've been sharing your wonderful videos as much as possible, including my brother, who is an MD and who is VERY interested. Thanks so much for FINALLY answering this lifelong puzzle.

[@uofa82]

My VA doc wanted to give me Meformin for my pre-diabetes. I researched it and discovered Metformin is not recommended for people with kidney disease. I have one kidney. My doc knew that. Now why would she want to give me a drug that is not good for my stage 1 function kidney? I treasure my one kidney. So, I’m changing my diet.

[@label1877]

I could learn nuclear science taught the way Dr. Ekberg does it. I fired my physician for refusing to talk diet as I became pre-diabetic. After a few months of OMAD my A1c is 4.9. I maintain with 16/8.

[@drekberg]

Thank you label1877 for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have noticed a positive change. To quote Oscar Leroy on Gas corner. "It ain't rocket surgery". Congratulations for having the desire and the guts to pursue the truth. Keep it up!

[@Patriot1459J]

@@drekberg I didn't quite understand what he was talking about. Please explain. I am diabetic on Metformin and Januvia

[@twofacepalmer1212]

@@Patriot1459J OMAD = One Meal A Day, A1C is a blood test to measure your glucose levels (below 5.7% is normal) and the 16/8 is a common type of intermittent 'fasting' method. Fasting for 16 hours and reducing meal time window to just 8 hours. Example: Eat @ 7:00 pm... skip breakfast the next day and eat @ 11:00 am. Then don't eat again until 8 hours later.... which for this purpose would be at 7:00 pm.

[@Patriot1459J]

@@twofacepalmer1212 Thank You for the information.

[@ineedhoez]

Beautiful!

[@Matt-os5ho]

Dr Ekberg is definitely my go to for medical information. What an education!

[@drekberg]

Thank you testing 123. I really appreciate your feedback. 😄

[@kristinewayne4143]

I agree!!

[@fountainpure1]

Dear Dr Ekberg I am always impressed with your presentations as being very honest. I have a question Dr and this is as follows: what diet would you recommend for reversing blocked arteries? I shall be most grateful for your kind response. Thank you.

[@takuro2132]

I finally understand it. I never knew what the drugs actually did. My doctor for years just said no cakes and fruit. Go get your drugs. After I started keto 2 months ago a1c dropped 4 point. Weight is down 10 kilos. I still have neuropathy in feet and hands though.

[@jeanreynolds1425]

take doctors, best Benfotiamine 300 twice a day . it stops the neuropathy so you can sleep. go luck

[@Rhonda22]

Keep up the keto, add in intermittent fasting and once you get to a normal weight the neuropathy may go away, or lessen significantly.

[@cachanchan72]

Great video! I wish I had this knowledge back when I got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I would not have fallen for the lies and miss treatments that doctors prescribed. Since I started the Keto diet, along with IF, my sugar levels are normal and I have los 30lbs. Limit the intake of sugar, simple yet so powerful! Thank you Doc for putting this info out there!

[@natukundaallen2494]

Am Sankara mutabaruka Uganda Africa am impressed with your lecture

[@polyannamoonbeam]

My favourite meal while fasting is artichoke( from a jar,in olive oil) tomato,red pepper, mackerel or sardines, ( it has to be fish) and olives. It seems to work for belly bloat and flattening it. Not more than a tea cup full We eat too much, too much variety sometimes.

[@dano612s]

Sten Ekberg has provided the most amazing insights into the body and treating type 2 diabetes. While I have trouble getting others who I know need this info to watch the videos, I am able to pass on what I learn to help others, such as my family members and friends. For the ones willing to listen, we are all now losing weight and getting much healthier. Amazing. Cheers.

[@drekberg]

Thank you dano612sorensen. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile.

[@nedrawmit]

I really appreciate you for the knowledge that you share. A few years ago I suffered a significant back injury and as a result I gained a lot of weight. Before my injury I was very active, playing sports, hiking, hunting and fishing. My job was labor intensive as well. Then my doctor told me I had developed type 2 diabetes and prescribed medication. When I got home I looked up the medication on the internet. It said to use this medication where diet and exercise did not work. I was kind of ticked off and only used the medication for a short time. On my next visit to the doctor I told him that I had stopped taking the medication. He asked why. I told him what I found on the internet about diet and exercise and that we hadn't tried either one. I also told him that I thought that was sheer laziness for both of us. After that I cut away back on sugar and try to be as active as I can be despite my injury. Since then I have lost 60 pounds and lower my blood sugar significantly. You are very inspirational and have great videos, thank you so much. More people need to hear your massage because popping pills should be a last resort.

[@rosethorns1893]

I noticed that berberine was not on your list. My naturopathic doctor had me taking that and I read that it behaved like metformin. I was wondering if you could go over that for those of us who have been taking it. Thank you for all your great information.

[@splatterdaynightmares]

Did you ever get an answer to this?

[@rosethorns1893]

@@splatterdaynightmares no response but I’m no longer taking it. My prediabetes is gone. Cut out all the simple carbs.

[@splatterdaynightmares]

@@rosethorns1893 that’s what i do but still above 100 sometime and not losing. good for you! :)

[@rosethorns1893]

@@splatterdaynightmares you know what else I was doing that I just remembered? I was drinking the acv in water with lemon or lime juice

[@splatterdaynightmares]

@@rosethorns1893 i just started trying the berberine so we'll see how it goes. I'll never eat grains or sugar as a way of life again though. Those foods make me feel too awful. In the morning I'm always bloated with a really weird off feeling. Stuffy. Headache. I don't know how I did it for so long. I guess people just get used to it.

[@chrissvenningson1747]

Dr. Sten has the most common sense explanation. He explains it so that all people can understand it. 10 years ago I was very confused, but the more I watched the more I learned. Having been a chef, I now am on a keto/carnivore diet for a number of years.

[@3nails3days1way]

Lots of good information. My A1C is slowly dropping as I've really limited the carbs. I am on Metformin, but it shouldn't be bad since I've gone low carb. Metformin does have a lot of other good components that are actually good for you in other categories. Hopefully I'll be out of pre-diabetes soon & I will be able to drop it.

[@sherbaswinson6080]

Keep working. Awesome job

[@chrish7694]

Been on 500mg of Metformin twice daily for 15 years, plus meds for high blood pressure. Always ignored the doctors and did what I wanted. Now they tell me my kidney, liver, pancreas and thyroid functions are are down and if I don't lose the weight and exercise I'll be on dialysis within 3-5 years looking for a transplant. Have gone to lower carbs (only allow 6oz of berries) and intermittent fasting (was 16/8 now 18/6 and considering OMAD) plus exercise. Was wondering if dropping Metformin would be an acceptable change as well.

[@jmccree232]

Maybe also consider Ancestral Supplements? You can read about them on their website.

[@chrish7694]

Good luck with your quest. I dropped 50 pounds and my A1C levels dropped back to normal and my doctor took me off Metformin. The exercise really helped in my case, walking 5 miles a day.

[@coffeeguy6673]

Extremely informative and interesting video, thank you Dr.Ekberg. One thing I noticed you didn't mention, is sleep. From what I understand good quality sleep is paramount in reducing insulin sensitivity and helping the body regenerate and recover from inflammation etc. I'm no expert but have a great interest in this being a type 2 diabetic that is overweight and struggling to lose weight. Between you and Dr.Eric Berg there is some really valuable information to be had. Thank you very much again.

[@TheJoan48]

Thank you so much, Dr.Ekberg. I understood that video very well. Trying to understand insulin resistance can be very confusing. You explain very well and are a great teacher. You're changing the future for me and lots of other suffering people who have very few sources of correct information. God bless you.

[@joanneclark8256]

I'm still confused so is suppleme ts bad then? Berberine does same ?

[@stevec3872]

After 6 months on a keto diet and losing 35 pounds I don't believe I am any longer insulin resistant. The blood work from a few days ago for my yearly physical shows a HOMA-IR score of 0.4 because both my fasting insulin and glucose are so low, as well as my triglyceride/HDL ratio of 0.74 because my triglycerides have fallen lower than my HDL which went up 29 points, and finally from my liver panel where my AST/ALT ratio is 1.2 with a score over 1 indicating there is no insulin resistance. So I'll just stay on the path that has got me to this point.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Steve C for sharing your story. That is great. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! With a HOMA-IR of 0.4 you can safely assume that you are not IR. 😄

[@margaretgordon291]

Dr Sten I have been following you for 3years I have followed your advice and I have lost the weight I wanted too for the past 50 years. Thank you for your advise that makes sense and easy to follow. I just turned 80 and healthy except for the occasional knee pains. Thank you again. Is it OK to have a sweet treat once a week?

[@pattruebody6045]

God bless you Doctor Ekberg you have answered my questions. I was diagnosed in Jan 2022 with diabetes. I immediately did intermittent fasting and my readings went to between 5 and 5.5 the overall reading over a 4 week period done by the Doctor was 4.8 I'm still on metformin and hoping Doctor will take me off meds on my next visit. I listen to what my body tells me and my hunger has disappeared because of no sugar, potatoes, rice and pasta. In fact I have lost my craving for potatoes. I'm battling a bit with the pasta which I eat on occasions but that has to go as well. My diet is low carb and I hear what you say I need to make this my lifestyle else I will gain the weight again. I have lost 20kg since Jan 2022 and am working on to lose another 10kg by 1st August 2022 😁 thank you for all the info you share.