3 Tests That Predict Diabetes: Don't Wait Until it's Too Late

[@KenDBerryMD]

These three tests can give you a heads up years before you actually develop type two diabetes. Put them to good use...

[@kevinjackson7061]

KenDBerryMD Hey Dr berry. I have a son that's 12yrs old. He's overweight , alot of belly fat. Every time he eats he goes to sleep or gets very lethargic. I know he's having some issues, could I get him on a keto diet? I love my son , I'm the dude that's really ketogenic. Yesterday I ran 12MILES fasted, very easy run. Ain't that a good indication I'm fully fat adapted? Sorry for the two part question. I'm really worried about my son. You're the best doctor I've ever listened to. Me and my wife love watching you. God bless you. You're the superman of doctors.

[@kimberlycooper4170]

Kevin Jackson , a mother asked Dr. Tim Noakes what she should feed her baby after she weaned the baby. He advised her to feed the baby a LCHF (low carbhydrate, high fat) diet. "The South Asian Health Solution" by Dr. Ronesh Sinha, MD, advises parents to make sure their children get enough sleep.

[@ladyrois]

You say "if you're results are 1 point high...", but where can I find an ideal reference range (not the lab ranges)? The most popular results to a search is from the American Diabetic Association, and I'm not putting much faith in their info. :)

[@EB-wl9st]

It's too late - I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a month ago. I'm taking Metformin and trying to do Keto.

[@dramarcelanovoa]

@@EB-wl9st how are you doing? I supose you are medication free?

[@jeffinkhobar5711]

When I saw my endocrinologist yesterday, I asked her to do an insulin or insulin resistance test and she refused. I asked why not, and she said we already know that I’m insulin resistant because I’m diabetic. Regarding Glimeperide, I asked about the problem of worsening my insulin resistance and how the ketogenic diet makes that unnecessary. She replied that she doesn’t study the Keto diet. How can you be a (young) endocrinologist these days and know nothing about the effects of Keto??

[@brierobb9879]

I have diabetic family members, so testing is just something we do now and then .. and after watching this video.. I caught my blood sugar at 140 after a meal with bread, in the past, I have eaten pecan pie, and icecream .. and only hit 127. This video very likely saved me from becoming a full blown type 2 diabetic.

[@imblessed200]

My children (10/9 yrs old) their glucose went up to 360's, 30 mins after a bowl of coco puffs 😳🥺 We no longer keep sugar foods in the house. But I know they get junk at school. My daughter is showing awful IR symptoms and we're going low carb for 30 days and if her symptoms go away she will continue. But I want her tested. This is the info I needed. Thanks Doc

[@georgejenkins3371]

He talks about being one tenth of a point high; but NEVER even once mentions higher than what.

[@morpheusjones4753]

Doc. You are doing great things by educating people on how to "Truly" be healthy. You are without a doubt one of the genuinely good people on this planet! Keep doing what you do!!

[@daisycarson8578]

Tennessee ,.boy ..good old southern soul

[@desh7120]

We bought your book (Kindle version) over a year ago and have used it as our guiding light ever since. We have watched so many on your videos and applied everything you teach. It’s largely thanks to you that my husband and I have successfully reclaimed our health at the age of 66. Been carnivore the past 14 months. No turning back!

[@jamesgreen4522]

I have a doctors appointment next month to have these test done. I have been on the keto diet for some time now and have lost weight and get plenty of exercise. At 70 years of age I am a late starter but I feel so much better on this way of eating.

[@x-pilot6180]

5:08 Summary 1) blood sugar: above 140 2) c-peptine: 1/10 of a point 3) 1ac: 1/10 of a point

[@Thewellshomestead]

He didn't give numbers for 2 & 3

[@baletha1]

I started my carnivore journey January 1st 2024 and all I'm type 1 diabetic since I was 42 and all I can say is wow after being vegan raw vegan to an extent for the last 30 years I finally now have help I gave up plants and never looked back thank you wonderful Dr Ken Berry

[@BlackPillHurts]

IDK how you can even dislike it, its PURE FACTS THROWN OUT!

[@jdtown6585]

Huh??

[@designsonyouinparis]

Wish my many drs would have informed me about these tests. After doing the keto diet since March 7, 2020 not loosing weight, and listing to you and Dr. Berg, I decided to take matters on my own and bought a glucose meter I realized that my blood sugars were quite high. I have been to several drs and no help so far. I watched your video last night in order to see a Functional dr and will make an appointment. I am also going to see an endocrinologist on the 20th- (I had to wait 4 months for an appointment) I am new in the Sugarland, TX area- it has been a nightmare to find a competent dr who actually care. I wish I lived close to you, Dr. Berry.

[@Tch5802]

Dr Berry is a national treasure. And an international one thanks to KZbin.

[@desh7120]

Absolutely!!

[@DeniseCusick]

I was told my AIC at 5.9 was totally ok and not to worry.

[@pennyrobinson4266]

I’ve been carnivore for about six weeks and watching the glucose numbers drop is exciting. Having this daily information is essential! Finger sticks folding hurt at all. . “If it tastes sweet, don’t eat.”

[@molepa36]

Amazing information!! I so wish this information would be spread throughout the medical community, especially endocrinology and internal medicine. You are spot on with the "wait and see" attitude that most doctors and nurse practitioners take, because of the incomplete nutritional information being taught in medical schools across the country, as well as nurse practitioner programs. Thank you so much for putting out there specific test results to look for, and how to reverse the trend toward diabetes (and other diseases) in our bodies! So glad to have found your youtube site! Wishing you all the best, and will continue following your site with interest!

[@titania145]

In Canada, appropriate blood glucose levels for non Dianetics are between 4.0 (fasting) to 5.5 . Normal between 4.5 and 5.5. For people with diabetes the higher normal can be up to 8. After meals with medication. Mine is usually 4.0 to 5.0. considered a bit low but I always ate once or twice per day and very close to the Keto diet. All natural foods 90% of the time. YES, I do have cake on my birthday!!!! 🎂🤪

[@kbdefay]

Thank you for sharing this really good advice. Why is it so difficult for the medical community to get on board with these basic cost effective tests?

[@olderthandadirt]

Dr Berry, you have taught me so much about diabetes I am happy to teach you 1 thing. Switching between the US scale and the Canadian (Metric) is easy-peasy, just divide your number by 18 (or multiply our glucose numbers by 18). That was the only useful thing I learned from my Canadian (eat healthy whole grains) Dietitian. So 140 is 7.8.

[@robevans2114]

Thanks, easy to understand and follow

[@brunosco]

I’m currently not taken any tests so far, BUT it’s very clear my body was going berserk and I highly suspect I was close to be declared diabetic (by current western medicine standards 🙄). So I went right to the root and started keto, now on day 16 and with no intention to go back to toxic diet! But everyone (I mean, non-keto people) should at least do these tests before it’s too late. So anyway, thanks a lot for all the precious info! 🙏

[@BettyDowling]

Thank you.

[@IrisMG]

It's nice to see a ketogenic diet video that has nothing to do with weight loss. Thanks Dr Berry!

[@seveno1]

I was 8.7= 154.95 mg/dL now a week later 5.6mmoI/L= 100.90 mg/dL intermittent fasting and meat only ..I am 79 1 was 224 pounds 3 weeks ago now 208

[@maritzarodriguez6256]

I look forward to all of your videos! Thank you for all that you do!

[@karimaogden3875]

My recent labwork showed FPG 94, A1C 5.9 up from 5.5 last year and Normal C-Peptide (3.0). Excellent Cholesterol which actually went down from last year. Have never had any glucose problems before.However, an Incidental Finding on an MRCP I have annually to monitor a small pancreatic cyst showed that I have Fatty liver (7%) and my ALT, AST and ALP are elevated. Wasn't expecting that! Was more worried about my cyst growing which it hasn't thankfully!

[@TheBrahminHandbagBabe]

Thank you for this awesome information 🙋🏽👍

[@sandeeplalka]

Thanks doc. I wish you had mentioned the normal values for cpeptide and a1c

[@Jack-hy1zq]

Alc 5.6 or lower is normal (4.7-5.0 optimal). Alc 5.7-6.5 prediabetic. Alc 6.5 or above diabetic.

[@fritzifrey2908]

Good and simple advice! I'm happy to say that I like your straightforward recommendations and I am able to understand about 90% you are talking about. Sometimes it's a bit too fast for me to grasp the sentence immediately but generally, I can adapt to your pronunciation. I comprehend more the British English than the American but I only have to have a close look at your mimic and mouth. Actually, I began reading your book yesterday evening... and I think it's absolutely honest, breathtaking honest! Until now, I only read the Prologue, the first and the chapter 'little white lies'... and I like what I read. I guess you have very few friends who are physics/doctors around you.

[@mydigitallife8311]

thank you, Dr.

[@ESCAPEDscapegoat4life]

I BEGAN MY BG REAdings at 30 mmols 3 yrs ago...my bgs now are 6-9 mmols ..im getting there ty doc!!! watching all ur playlists as part of my education since going strict keto almost 3 weeks ago :) READY TO REVERSE my type2 (already reversed my fatty liver AND DROPPED 30PDS so far in 2 yrs be4 going strict keto)

[@Lostlove-qx6od]

Hey doc! Thanks for these videos . What are your thoughts about apple cider vinegar?

[@suzanteman6376]

What number should the A1c be? What should the C peptide be? Thank you

[@nokia9929]

Plz tell if this is fine or not Insulin,fasting serum - 2.7 uU/ml Beta cell fxn - 39% Insulin sensitivity. - 256% Hona IR index. -0.39 A1c. -5.7

[@ابنتيمريم]

Thanks doctor

[@patthanboy444]

Very Very Useful Information !

[@timshel011]

Please talk about iron overload. Serum ferrittin .What is really normal ?

[@lilystonne4108]

Normal ferritin levels are between 5 and 272 ug/L. I live in Canada so I don’t know whether the same units are used in US.

[@smithr2k9]

Hi Dr. Berry, Thanks so much for sharing invaluable information and content we All can understand🥇👏🏆🙌. I've been doing intermittent fasting 16:8 for the past two months. I drink three times a week organic Ceylon cinnamon tea and organic apple cider vinegar. I wanted to know how to read my blood test results I recently receive; and was shocked when my HGB A1C was abnormally high🤔. Why?. In the interim, I reduced my sugar intake and now doing low carb and high protein diet, low impact exercise.

[@jackrainwater7966]

Hey Doc, please do videos focusing on lymphoma and leukemia

[@harrybeadle441]

I’ve heard another doctor suggest checking post-meal blood sugar 30 to 60 minutes after the START of a meal because he says that’s when you’ll get the highest reading and the most accurate idea of how the meal affected you. Your comments?

[@CalmVibesVee]

Thank you Doc! This is a great video!

[@douglassutton7366]

A tenth of a point higher than what??? Thank You Dr. Ken.

[@jcp0061]

Douglas Sutton Above the range of the test

[@ukispargitus970]

@douglassutton7366 Probably he thought 0.1 above the high of the range (which does not make sense, clinical speaking, since there normal ranges are a continuum ...values are not 'good' or 'bad' because of 0.1 plus or minus). Yes, the discussion has been not exactly clear at that time.

[@karenquick8737]

Thanks for the info.! I love your videos!

[@chrlmn7372]

Big and warm THANK to you sir for always sharing valuable information and insights with us here in a brillant and generous way! Highly appreciated! Wishing you sir a very good new year 2018 in every possible way! Best Regards!

[@seveno1]

The international standard way of measuring blood glucose levels is in terms of a molar concentration, measured in mmol/L (millimoles per litre; or millimolar, abbreviated mM). In the United States, Germany and other countries mass concentration is measured in mg/dL (milligrams per decilitre).

[@PatJordan1961]

Glucose, C-Peptide, HbAc1. What about fasting insulin?

[@ellek6505]

Is this info still accurate? Fasting glucise: 94. Fasting insulin: 3.3. HOMA IR 0.77. A1c: 5.3

[@madammimm]

Hi thanks for all the information, we are thinking of starting the keto lifestyle, as you always advise people to start this type of diet I'm presuming that you are also on this journey, could you make a video on what you eat throughout the day and how this has changed your life, thank you from dear old blighty 😊

[@cottond62]

The Relion meter, at Walmart, is only $9.00. Cheapest tester out there. It stores all your test results and gives you a 2 week and monthly average. Great Value.

[@KenDBerryMD]

Great info, thanks for sharing this with everyone

[@bmarv98]

I've heard it's very unreliable, but who knows. It could be operator error.

[@seveno1]

£10 in Tescoes UK feb 2019

[@stevensevek6151]

What about an HOMA-IR test/score?

[@shubhanshujain9827]

thanks doc, do you think HOMA IR is good test?

[@bgregg55]

While the glucometers are cheap to buy they force you to buy their proprietary testing strips which can be outrageously priced.

[@gif24gt60]

Contact the company that makes the strips. See if they have any type of patient assistant program.

[@davidjd123]

What about signs and symptoms?

[@maryr130]

Thank you so much

[@clarehayman2991]

For the Uk BG meters you divide the number by 18 dr Ken

[@drsmitaddutta2211]

Please talk about type 1 diabetics

[@markthornton9128]

What is normal for C-Peptide and A1C levels?

[@amethystrose1725]

Many companies that sell glucometers will send you one for free. You still have to buy the test strips and lancets unless your insurance will cover them.

[@PhilinWaterloo]

Hi Ken, Love all the info you put out. A question please, why is the C Peptide test better than Homa-IR? Thanks in advance!

[@ciskokidd5980]

What do you mean 1/10 of a point high? would it look like this 1.0 on the test results? Can you give a visual reference to your description of tenths, please Thanks

[@Fighter4Street]

I wonder this also, I would think that just .1 higher, or just really any value higher is bad. He should have probably just said any value higher than normal range is bad and you are insulin resistant.

[@rantygobshyte8219]

We're told anything above 8 mmol /l is bad. To convert, divide mg/dl by 18

[@valentinavigil6731]

I have been in ketogenic diet for over a year and have been at a plateau for 4 months now (I have lost 3 inches in my waist during this time). I have lost a total f 120 lbs. What is my next step?

[@misemefein100]

Valentina Vigil you need to do high intensity exercise at least every second day for 30 mins

[@KenDBerryMD]

LOL, you have lost three more inches on your waist, that is not a plateau! Be proud and keep up the good work

[@valentinavigil6731]

Stephen thanks for the response... What type of high intensity exercise is recommended. I walk for an hour every other day, and weight lifting once a week

[@valentinavigil6731]

KenDBerryMD thank you, I just want to make sure I am maximizing my effort. Thanks for the response

[@davidjd123]

Water fast for a week

[@ledenhimeganidleshitz144]

Cpeptide 0.1 high is bad. Higher than what number?

[@ukispargitus970]

Probably he thought 0.1 above the high of the range (which does not make sense, clinical speaking, since there normal ranges are a continuum ...values are not good or bad because of 0.1 plus or minus). Yes, the discussion has been not exactly clear.

[@jeffinkhobar5711]

High…what is high? You definitely need to tell us what the safe levels are for for the A1C and C-Peptide tests.

[@EasyRashi]

Do you have any opinion on Dr Carolyn Anderson on turmeric

[@lorilipsmacker5616]

What about Homa IR? Do you recommend this test?

[@Josiewankanobe]

Hello Dr. Barry! I look at your videos and I’m getting ready to do keto again. I decided to go ahead and have a metabolic work up done and my A-1 C was five. My glucose level was 103 which said it was out of range. The nurse practitioner I’m working with said that I’m not prediabetic as the A-1 C needed to be 5.7. I am currently on thyroid medication that is perfect so I know it’s not my thyroid. Plus I’m postmenopausal and taking daily progesterone at night. Diabetes runs in both sides of my family very strongly. I’m currently taking 1500 mg of met Forman but it doesn’t feel like it’s helping as I need to lose 30 pounds. Since being on the foreman I have lost10 pounds. What are your thoughts about my A-1 C read out

[@Fighter4Street]

I'm running into a similar situation my Glucose sits around 100 and it was always 80's and 90's. I'm bone skinny and my A1c is fine. If you are 30 lbs overweight then you probably just have insulin resistance.

[@MzFitMakeup]

C peptide test also determines if you are a type 1 diabetic

[@TamiVroma1]

But what is a normal C Peptide number?

[@iewauhedoc9970]

@@TamiVroma1 Depends on how much insulin you make vs for what you have eaten ... my last report had the a reference range 1.1 to 4.4 ug/l ... I'm happy enough with 2.12 ug/l ... I'd Imaging if your eating high carb and have a lower result, your probably delevoping LADA or diabetic and if your going over 3.8 your heading towards insulin resistance and type II.

[@ThyroidVsKeto]

I'm going to be that annoying viewer here bringin my own experience and asking for your opinion :P I was diagnosed as Insulin resistant 5 years ago because of a test similar to the one with the nome glucometers. I had my blood taken fasted, first thing in the morning in the hospital, invited to have a carb rich breakfast, and then my blood was taken again 90 minutes or so later, and in doing this (and especially when this test was made with pure glucose drink instead of just carb heavy food) my Blood glucose would be LOWER after eating than before, and I was told that was a sign I was on my ay to diabetes, it sort of made sense if I was spurting out so much insulin to send me into hypoglycemia that eventually my pancreas would've just gave up producing it, but any further explanation to this would be immensely appreciated :) Thankfully with my gluco/ketone blood meter nowadays I notice that to be a very rare occurrence and just with very dubious foods that wouldn't be keto friendly anyway

[@janet-Spirit_of_the_Living_God]

Ginger's Keto In The UK Doesn't make sense to me. I had the same "glucose mapping" test done with the same results (lower after eating) and the doctor was fine with that. It makes sense that after ingesting food we'd have need for more insulin to regulate the carbs/sugars and that that would then lower our glucose level.

[@LarieGlynn]

What I don't understand is how the ADA is changing and increasing the numbers for blood sugar and A1c for seniors. Are they just trying to keep seniors sick and suffering from the side effects of diabetes??

[@DeseoHair]

Bravo doc! Would u do a video on what numbers we should expect when in low carb/keto? Do you believe you can go too low when in keto? Some believe less than 75 fasting glucose is too low even for ketoers. I rarely go above 80 even post prandial!

[@KenDBerryMD]

Good question. Your body won't let you go too low. It will start making sugar if you need it.

[@freetrailer4poor]

You will find many that can't get glucose below 125 or even 150.

[@thegoldentruth5180]

Ty for the videos

[@banksjohnathan1495]

Do i need to take all these test ...or just one of them???

[@bettykotsonaros787]

Is Carbquik ok to use on low carb diet?

[@aliya452002]

My dear friend is being tested to determine if she has type 2. She has spina bifida & had a wound on her foot that took over a year to heal. Wound clinic several times a day plus a wound vac. I’m scared she’s going to have horrible repercussions of her food choices. I’m preaching to her about Keto & I hope she listens....

[@NikaBoyce]

Aliya Tudor suggest that she gets DNA tested for MTHFR mutations .. her spina bifida indicates issues w folate pathway during gestation and possibly life long (if yes, cut all folate sources in diet and supplement w methyl folate and methyl B12.... but ONLY after she has educated herself and talked to her SB docs)

[@aliya452002]

Nancy Fahey she’s 25

[@conyasarrels9585]

Thank you for all of your video's, they have helped me on my keto journey. I am sorry, I have a very detailed question and want to apologize in advance but my doctors would not agree with my choice of diets. They know I am on it, and see the results but they honestly don't understand it. I am a patient of interest to them at this point to see if Keto will work long term. With this being said I have ran into a problem I am hoping you can help me with: I have a question concerning Keto and diabetes, I'm diet controlled because I'm hypo and hyper-glycemic with dramatic swings of 70 points per 5 minute increments. Medications drives my sugar down into the dangerously low range so my physician has opted to let me be high rather than risk a coma. Any sugar's higher than 200, because my body is used to the low blood sugar, creates the panic effect and sometimes a seizure. After six months of Keto I thought I had found the solution. Apparently, my body has adapted, and now I am having sugar spikes and lows from consuming my bullet proof coffee and eating meals. Protein drinks such as premier protein do not cause this reaction but I can only consume 1 a day. Any suggestions? I just want my sugar to stay controlled. (Gastric bypass 13 years ago). I do not consume any breads or hidden carbs. Broccoli only occasionally. I just want to live a normal life as much as possible. I know that food is a medication and that fats had given me a reprieve from having to eat every 4 hours and stretched that to 6 hours and I enjoyed having the extra time. Last three attacks: bullet proof coffee: butter/mct oil/eurethrotol (spelled so wrong) and about 4 table spoons of heavy whipping cream to a 32 oz cup of coffee Dinner yesterday: shrimp salad, ranch dressing, avocado, iceberg lettuce, celery Breakfast this morning: repeat coffee

[@ashleymackenzie7209]

How can we have different numbers for insulin resistance in UK and USA ? Doesn’t seem very scientific. Are the people metabolically different

[@martinez209]

I just got a test bavk of .03 ng/ml but all my other tests are ok with regards to inaulin levels and pancreatic enzymes. Is it too late?

[@spive21]

to convert the us system to uk system for blood sugar just divide by 18 (or multiply by 18 to convert other way). so 140 would be 7.7 on uk scale

[@KenDBerryMD]

Thank you so much, I was needing a quick cheat just like this.

[@jacobbrown5909]

Any tips for finding a paleo-friendly doctor in my neck of the woods? I live in Little Rock, AR and have searched the web in vain. Would there be a network of you guys maybe? Thanks for the videos, the great book, and all the other great book recommendations. Reading Elle Russ' right now.

[@Janarae18]

Jacob Brown google find a functional medicine doctor that should help. They are very pro paleo and sometimes Keto

[@kimberlycooper4170]

Jacob Brown , if you can't find a doctor, choose a young doctor who is willing to learn more than what med school taught. Then, buy books and give them to the doctor to read. Here are good books: "The Obesity Code" by Dr. Jason Fung, MD. "The South Asian Health Solution" by Dr. Ronesh Sinha, MD. "The Real Meal Revolution" by Dr. Tim Noakes, Jonno Proudfoot, and Sally-Ann Creed. "The Big Fat Surprise" by Nina Teicholz. Even though "The South Asian Health Solution" is written specifically about treating South Asians, the book can largely be applied to people of any ancestry.

[@smyatt444]

1. Fasting BS over 140 2. C-Peptide even .1 elevated 3. Hemoglobin A1c

[@lelafayeandrews8913]

What are the correct numbers of the other two tests???normal that is.

[@brghtii]

Prediabetes starts ar 5.7. You want to be well below that. Above 6.5 is T2. Copied from Google...A normal C-peptide range is 0.5 to 2.0 nanograms per milliliter.

[@ukispargitus970]

@@brghtiiC-Peptide range in my blood exams is 0.80-4.20 mcg/L

[@carolcjg63]

I have sarcoidosis and take prednisone,will that raise my blood sugar?

[@drsmitaddutta2211]

Yes

[@Yahweh851]

What does it mean if a kid has a 5.8 A1c prediabetic and a low cpeptide .66?

[@redsnap2004]

Dr Berry, my doctor did an A1C on me a month ago, it was 6.1 I believe......is that to high??? My doctor said it is a very good level.

[@samimoha2027]

No its not normal

[@videosbyvick2754]

2 months ago at 43 years old I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. fasting blood sugar was at 140 and a1c was at 6.7 percent. I'm 40 lbs over weight and under the care of a dietician for a month. I've lost a few pounds maybe 7. I actually see her tomorrow for an official weigh in. she is an American dietary society dietician so I assume ketotone diet is a bad word to her. Two questions: My mom and grandmother both had type 2 diabetes. my grandmother actually lost her legs to diabetes. even if I become hight weight proportionate, can I still suffer from type 2 diabetes? My second question I: are there any Ketogenic dieticians. if so what do I look for as a professional credential?

[@mannyradzky493]

Most dieticians are given advice that’s driven by Big Pharma. They want us all a little sick. If you adopt a ketogenic diet, along with some regular intermittent fasting, you will most likely reverse your diabetes. You will never have to worry about it again. You have nothing to lose by trying, except maybe your diabetes.

[@kimberlycooper4170]

VideosByVick , you would be doing your dietician and the dietician's patients a big favor if you gave your dietician books to re-educate the dietician. Try these: "The Obesity Code" by Dr. Jason Fung, MD. "The Big Fat Surprise" by Nina Teicholz. You want to give the dietician books that include a big reference section listing sources used to write the book.

[@gillianmichele1728]

Hi, did you start the Keto way of eating? How is it going for you?

[@YayaPrican]

Good day Dr. Berry thank you for sharing your knowledge I’ve learned so much from you. I started keto about 5 months ago and lost 50 lbs I’m now down to 140 (I’m 5’6”) my waist to height is 0.4 and almost 4 months ago my A1C was 5.7. I got a glucose meter and started studying my blood sugar 3 times every meal. Recently I had my blood taken again my A1C dropped to 4.7, with your advice I requested an inflammatory markers panel (ESR-6, c reactive protein- 1.8) and a C peptide test which was 0.62 my doctor is concerned about me possibly developing LADA. My question for you is is it possible my c peptide is very low due to my low carb diet and IF? It makes sense to me because I don’t require as high of an insulin response since I’m eating under 30g of carbs a day and IF (18/6) on top of all my blood sugar hardly ever goes over 120 even after eating (measured at 45-1hour after). Also I feel the reference point for what is considered “normal” is most likely based on what’s “normal” For an individual who eats a SAD diet so of course their c peptide level would naturally be higher. I’m hoping I’m onto something here but having a bit of a hard time finding a lot of info on low carb n low c peptide levels and I’d appreciate your opinion on this.

[@suzannebunton]

This is a very interesting question. Dr Berry? Any answers about her theory of her low c-peptide levels on Keto, and possible LADA? Also, great going on the fabulous waist/height ratio, YayaPrican!

[@iewauhedoc9970]

Interesting question ... easy way to know for sure is ... eat some moderate carbs for 2 or 3 days to increase insulin levels and then measure c-peptide again, if it's elevated to normal levels, your fine, return to keto

[@joshpoole6056]

I had the same perplexing issue with fasting insulin. With the same blood draw, my A1c was 5.3 (normal) but my fasting insulin was 1.4 (which was flagged as low). Now I'm wondering if I'm having pancreatic issues or LADA, or if it's just testing a bit low bc I do low carb and intermittent fasting, and had been fasting for about 16 hrs before the blood was drawn. I'll follow up with the C Peptide as suggested in the video and see what that says. Has anyone found any more information about this up until now?

[@emmaginethat]

What is the standard number for A1C? What number should my A1C number not be more than 1/10th higher than? Thank you.

[@aronalualemana7828]

Yes, I like to know the Doctor's answers to these questions

[@armadillotoe]

Results from labs may vary some, but most say A!C should be 5.6 or lower.

[@rgchrono]

@@armadillotoe 5.2% to completely be out of the risk of having diabetes in the future. 5.5% is ok, but can be better. Mine is at 5.0%

[@nysitay7396]

@@rgchrono considered pre pre diabetes above constant all year 4.5 check Every three four months

[@markpoweski3470]

Walmart sells a at home A1C test

[@Walkingstreetswithmatt1989]

Blood sugar 102, insulin 6.8 a1c 5.5 so the only one that’s off is blood sugar

[@ranazia3709]

Hey Dr. I just had a question regarding low carb high fat diets. Should I stop taking my medications whilst doing the diet. Medicines name is Apo-Metformin. Please get back would love to know. Cheers!

[@KenDBerryMD]

No, keep taking your meds

[@ranazia3709]

KenDBerryMD Should I ease my way off it whilst doing the diets.

[@gillianmichele1728]

@@ranazia3709 Keep taking your meds and eating Keto. Once in a while have your Doctor carry out a medical check. A lot of people find that their health improves as they eat Keto. If your Doc feels that you no longer need the meds, then it will be their decision whether to stop the meds or not. Or you could try to find a Doctor who has a lot of knowledge about Keto.

[@amydean269]

Thanks for the great video!! Didn't know about the C-peptide test. In future videos could you address people that get a low glucose on a fasting glucose (or after a meal). I am one of these people that my glucose is low and I am so tired after carbs (so Keto has been amazing for me). Does a hypoglycemic state (over production of insulin) indicate the beginning of insulin resistance?? Seems like this might eventually lead to IR although no doctor has ever been able to answer this question. They don't care because my glucose isn't high.

[@TheBeautyofCarnivore]

That was my question here also, about the Hypo indicate IR as my friend seems to need a lot of carbs to get out of the effect of being low.

[@christinehogue9477]

What is one point too high....I don't believe you gave the ranges

[@rimonramis8813]

hi Doctor Berry,I want your opinion on that I did A1c. results was normal borderline.. While within one week I did Glucose tolerance test my one and two hours readings were in prediabitic range!!! I think one of the tests inaccurate

[@bgregg55]

How do u feel about the Kraft insulin assay?

[@TheRusty60]

What is the target range for blood sugar tested with a glucometer 60-90 minutes after eating a meal?

[@aismeg]

Below 120

[@KenDBerryMD]

Below 140 is acceptable, lower than that is ideal

[@samimoha2027]

@@KenDBerryMD hell0.Dr my befor eating 100 after eat one hrs 167 its normal after 2hrs buck 100

[@edgarmorales5401]

is 5 years with type 2 diabetes too late to reverse? or when is it too late? thanks in advance

[@YayaPrican]

edgar morales get dr Jason fung s book the obesity code and the diabetes code they will both tell you how to reverse diabetes it’s never too late

[@ArbJunkAgeG]

does Keto Mojo's glucose strip report back A1c information?

[@KenDBerryMD]

Not sure. Does anyone know?

[@TamiVroma1]

No it does not. I was told A1C is only through a lab.

[@claramarotti8723]

Can a Type 1 diabetic go on the keto diet?

[@drsmitaddutta2211]

Yes

[@deanapeterson9311]

I’m type 2. Up until 3 days ago, when i listened to your video about what meds are bad for inflammation and slows weight loss, i was taking glyburide and victoza. I have been trying to fast for the last several mornings at least 12 hours. My fasting blood sugars are still elevated. 160 yesterday and 172 today. Show i continue with the victoza or wait it out?

[@TheIndianscout]

DR. BERRY how do you feel about the a1c test you can buy from the drug store such as walgreens?Is this an accurate test or not?