6 Powerful Foods That Reverse Type 2 Diabetes | Dr. Fuhrman

Explore the intricate relationship between diet, insulin, and diabetes management. Learn how fiber, whole foods, and the microbiome play crucial roles in blood sugar regulation. Discover the potential of a plant-based diet in reversing type 2 diabetes and improving overall health.
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Prevalence of Pre-diabetes and Diabetes
01:34 - Understanding Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar
06:08 - Insulin Resistance and its Causes
08:22 - Better Choices for Blood Sugar Control
10:47 - The Role of Diet in Preventing Diabetes
14:55 - How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally
17:44 - Nutrient-Dense Foods and Caloric Density
20:17 - Type 1 Diabetes: Definition and Management
29:45 - Challenges and Solutions for Healthy Eating Habits
37:21 - The Relevance of Fiber in Managing Diabetes
44:54 - Essential Foods for Diabetics
48:49 - Conclusion
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[@maryjoymath3545]

Excellent video!!! Perfectly Healthy!!!💞💞🙃💞💞

[@drfuhrman]

Glad you liked it!!

[@kentroskelley1389]

How great it must be for Dr Fuhrman to do these videos with his beautiful daughter on a regular basis!

[@drfuhrman]

Thank you!

[@paulmokidespaul5347]

Very influential.

[@carolynhill7726]

Around 32:48 Jenna hits the nail on the head when she brings up how challenging it might be for someone to find new habits to replace addictive eating. She describes the issue very well and it resonated with me.

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

Quinoa, peas, mushrooms, onions with some brag aminos and schriracha...mmmm😊

[@mettamorph4523]

Swap starchy peas with broccoli, I'm in.

[@Taai02]

These podcasts brings such insight, Thankyou 🥰

[@brendadouglas9833]

Great message. I have so much to learn, meaning the reason why.

[@AzerPaul]

Thanks for all the good info.

[@peggykey5570]

Love your videos. Have your book Eat to live. Use it as a reference a lot. Thank you.

[@claremorley9845]

Thanks 😊

[@rebella5769]

Most people don't have rice alone or bread alone. A Rice and beans meal, for example, have plenty of fiber, so wouldn't the glycemic load of that meal be lower. Same with bread.

[@jamesigo6324]

Moderation in all things , eh.

[@pastryshack551]

Dear Re I have been a diabetic for over 20 years, although not educated, rice and beans are just as bad as sugarbeans are high in starches. I have spoken to Dr john mcdougall who wants us to be starchovoures. When I say how my sugar rises very high, he recommends I take some insulin. I am against meds of any kind so I don't see why I would take insulin. Any one eating a starchy diet like Dr john recommends, are at risk of a stroke or blood clot causing a heart attack. I was shock when I heard the Dr died a few days ago. I have attributed his sudden death to his starch diet. I feel he had a stroke in the night although we were not told. I say his potatoe and rice diet caused his death. I love Dr Furhman,s knowledge of food because he makes a lot of sense.

[@newhouseb7]

I think it has been shown that eating high glycemic foods with protein and fiber lowers the glycemic load. But perhaps it’s still not as low as if you’d eaten the protein and fiber without the white bread or white rice? The confusing thing is that the nutrition labels for white and brown rice aren’t that different. The fiber content is only a gram or two different between the two. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@annejames890]

Great question!

[@annejames890]

Thank you for this excellent video! I watched your video for the first time and i loved it.

[@mettamorph4523]

12 years ago his talks changed my eating habits. I lost 43 pounds in 5 months. 4 years later, life changed unfavorably, I let candy ice cream chips back in, gained 8 pounds every year until I was 33 pounds heavier. Last year Dr. Ekbergs intermittent fasting entered. Went 16:8, lost 17 pounds in 2 months. Stayed IF, but weight loss stalled. Started ADF last week. Lost 7 pounds. Gonna stay this course for a while. Eat GBOMBS on eating days.

[@suzettedelisser4354]

Thanks

[@mrs.broccoli4362]

Thank you for this wonderful and informative podcast. I will strongly recommend this to my patients, I may have to help with translation as not everyone speaks English very well. Dear dr. Fuhrman, I also recommend your G-Bombs. Greetings from Germany

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

I like using chronometer😊

[@annejames890]

Dr fuhrman thank you so much . I am 62 years old , am have diabetes. I eat 70% healthy . Sometimes i fall off the wagon. My diabetes has gotten worst and now i must get serious , becos my life depends on it . Thank you so much for this video . God bless you !

[@Sentinel-911]

What is your HbA1c reading?

[@evejob500]

I really want to come to San Diego and participate in your treatment

[@Titunka]

Dr. Fuhrman you explain everything so well, calmly, clearly, it is so understanding for us, you are very knowledgeable, thank you!

[@drfuhrman]

Many thanks!

[@Titunka]

@@drfuhrman you are so welcome, it is true

[@melindalrahe]

I can really relate to what you said about food addiction. I didn't realize I had this problem. I was referred to you by Dr Michael Brown who follows you.

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

Apples, dates, walnuts...mmmm😊

[@gailsteele4371]

I follow everything you say, I'm a real good nutritarian. My A1c has gone up this past 4 months, 5.8, and for quite a while, my fasting blood sugar has raised to 97-106 from 84-85. Where do i turn for help, my Dr. has no idea.

[@veronicawelcker2693]

Same here

[@nazeeniranfar2616]

Great episode 🙏🏻 is it possible that when you get to menopause you can become more insulin resistant? I have a high raw diet with beans and greens and nuts and seeds, and no refine sugar in my diet and yet during the past two years of becoming menopausal, the glucose in my Hba1c is climbing up 😬😬 any suggestions 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@julioandresgomez3201]

It's a good rule of the thumb that food has to be quickly to leave the stomach slowly to enter the blood. You don't want to eat some undigestive mess that will be sitting on the stomach for 10 hours, but also not something so easy that in 2 hours it'll be all down the bloodstream.

[@drfuhrman]

Totally agree! That's a great way to put it. Thanks for sharing your insight!

[@evejob500]

Dr Fuhrman, how do I get in contact with your clinic to schedule a consultation? I live in Maryland and willing to make the trip to get ride of this type2

[@Thats_Right80]

Dr Furman, what do u think about Ozempic???

[@kindred1113]

You are the best. I wish we had more Drs like you THAT care about people. I am so sick and tired of people talking about carnivore, keto, etc etc....................MINDY

[@polibm6510]

So why do you care about this people?

[@kindred1113]

@@polibm6510 i dont care about this people....I never said I did.....

[@polibm6510]

@@kindred1113 "I am so sick and tired of people talking about carnivore, keto, etc etc"

[@kindred1113]

@@polibm6510 I HEAR YOU

[@tammynguyen4309]

Hi Dr can you show us how o make diner .

[@patriciahiguera1724]

What you expect ! The government changed our food because when i was a small child i could eat all carbonated food no problem. It started when the government messed with our foods. I was on a farm when I was 6 years old and i had milk from a cow no sugar now there is sugar in milk even powder milk . When did that happen?

[@johndoles3713]

Junior is like totally 😂🎉

[@susannggi8668]

Dr Furhurm, where is your clinic located. Please let me know.

[@drfuhrman]

San Diego

[@suzettedelisser4354]

I learning here

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

Is your program like the one that Dr. McDougal has?

[@user-ev6xm8vo9n]

No… this Dr Fuhrman would not recommend so much starch. His focus is more on raw vegetables. But similar in that they are both vegan.

[@user-ev6xm8vo9n]

Sorry,I was wrong about the focus on raw food. But Dr Fuhrman suggests eating GBOMBS: G=Greens B=Beans O=Onion(raw) M=Mushrooms(cooked) B=Berries S=Seeds and Nuts Dr Fuhrman explains in his books how these 6 foods/categories of foods are essential.

[@gloriareszler4196]

At age 76 yrs, even with going on while good and removing all kinds if sugar, I've only lost 10 lbs over 8 months, and not deemed pre diabetic, then will I really become healthy?

[@bhami]

Please discuss Walter Kempner's Rice Diet, which McDougall sometimes recommended for extremely ill patients. White rice and fruit juice is almost completely backwards from your recommendations here.

[@drfuhrman]

Hi @bhami. While Dr. Kempner's approach showed some benefits for severely ill patients in the short term, it's important to understand the context. The Rice Diet was primarily used as a temporary, therapeutic intervention for extreme cases, not as a long-term nutrition plan. The nutritarian approach aims to maximize nutrient density and overall health in the long term. White rice and fruit juice, while potentially useful in specific short-term scenarios, don't provide the broad spectrum of nutrients needed for optimal health over time. Our current understanding of nutrition has evolved significantly since Kempner's time. We now know the importance of phytochemicals, fiber, and the wide array of micronutrients found in a diverse, plant-rich diet. While historical approaches like the Rice Diet have their place in medical history, I believe the nutritarian diet offers a more comprehensive, sustainable approach to health and longevity based on the latest nutritional science.

[@michelewislaPlantBasedCoach]

Loved this conversation! 🌱💚 Have always so identified with your passion to get the message out that we need to do the best things for ourselves, and not settle. Loved the part where Jennifer mentions these influencers or nutritionists who promote acceptance of unhealthy habits…I’ve always been so puzzled by that. ..nobody ever has wanted to shame people, and getting healthy is about changing habits which means follow the evidence-backed research (and for me, follow your knowledgeable & inspirational teachings too ) & stop eating the unhealthy foods. You’ve informed so much of what I do as a health coach, thank you!

[@flyshacker]

Dr. Fuhrman, my wife and I have been nutritarian for close to 15 years, in our early 70s, exercise regularly, ideal weight, and doing great. The diet is perfect for me because I was always prone to constipation before I got on this diet. My wife, however, has always had the opposite problem of being “too loose”. Instead of “more fiber”, my wife is hoping to find some nutritious food that is “more binding”. What would you suggest? (Sorry to say, this is becoming a more serious problem for her as time goes by.) Thank you!

[@sectionalsofa]

Have you listened to or read Dr. Bulseiwicz, plant based GI doc? Also, has your wife seen a gastroenterologist in person within the last few years? Has she had a colonoscopy?

[@flyshacker]

@@sectionalsofa Thank you. I never heard of that doctor. Do you have a link?

[@sectionalsofa]

@@flyshacker From my experience, KZbin will not post links, but if you google Dr. Will Bulsiewicz or his book Fiber Fueled or go to The Exam Room Podcast and look for Dr. Bulsiewicz you will find many of his videos.

[@yesimerke-magent3285]

One of the many of Dr. B videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5KYqoairs-Hfsksi=RA0xnACCoYAHsBOc

[@drfuhrman]

Congratulations on your 15-year nutritarian journey! It's wonderful to hear about your health improvements. For your wife's issue, consider adjusting the balance of cooked vs. raw vegetables, or incorporating more cooked leafy greens and squashes. Chia seeds soaked in water can also help. Remember, staying hydrated is crucial. If the problem persists, it may be wise to consult with a gastroenterologist for a thorough evaluation.

[@annejames890]

Wow ! I am on Ozempic and have decided to get off . Also i am currently taking metformin 500mg twice a day .

[@douglas2835]

I'm having a small diet issue. My fasting glucose is on the high side (110). I've fully converted to nutritarian about 2 weeks ago and still see some spikes from my 1 cup of beans and maybe a cup of quinoa. This week I took out the beans and added 3-4 ounces of animal protein/day. Everything else stays the same. After about 4 days my fasting glucose is down massively to 80. I'm struggling with this. I'm eating incredibly clean and at a caloric deficit daily (1,500). I'd rather have beans than meat. I tested it again and took out the meat (in place of beans) and added back the cup of beans (different kinds but mostly black lentils) and my fasting glucose shot back up to 110. I'm thinking of maybe using 1/4 to 1/2 cup of beans daily but keeping the once daily dose (4 ounces) of meat. I am losing weight.

[@surendarvijay2520]

Try ACV before a meal in addition to what you’re already doing. Go for a 20min walk after every meal. Make sure you’re getting sound sleep everyday. Cortisol arising from bad sleep can contribute to high baseline glucose

[@douglas2835]

@@surendarvijay2520 I do all that. It's how I got to an 80 glucose reading but only when I left the beans/quinoa out.

[@surendarvijay2520]

@@douglas2835 I see. Then it makes sense to limit carbs, if it’s clearly working.

[@richardjackson5380]

No you will never fully reverse your insulin resistance eating meat. You are confusing short term benefit with long term damage. This might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmKXgZt9jKmJbMUsi=QlnfowGgfS73IHlJ

[@suzettedelisser4354]

I eat raw veg and meat raw onions too sometimes brown rice. Can.i eat mangoes?

[@felieshazirker6513]

Fiber is needed! for the body Helps us slow down the process of sugars God made whole foods apples oranges peaches 🍑 watermelon 🍉 Thank you ! Dr. F

[@Krzysztof_keto]

Lots of words no info😠

[@mettamorph4523]

If I hadn't watched Ekberg's video on fasting, I wouldn't know what waa meant by beta cells. These two complement each other. Love listening to them and practicing what they preach.

[@richardjackson5380]

Ekberg is only a social media influencer. His heart might be in the right place but he is not part of the scientific community. Don't put too much weight on what he Says

[@mettamorph4523]

@@richardjackson5380 I don't "guru" anyone. I use my critical listening and thinking to decide what to follow. 12 years ago, Fuhrman's PBS talks made so much sense in my head, they changed my eating habits. A year ago Ekberg's videos intrigued me about the internal effects of our food. I like Ekberg's delivery style and humor. Thanks for your concern. I trust my critical thinking.

[@bernadettenelson6843]

Great message and info. Jenna doesn’t need to say “fricken” as an adjective as emphasis please. I appreciate that Dr. Fuhrman has learned to speak more slowly. It helps tremendously in hearing and understanding this healthy nutrition education. Thank you so much for this podcast. Jenna asks excellent questions to help people better understand these concepts.

[@sonflower1118]

What is the data on diabetics who get cancer?

[@richardjackson5380]

It's bad because unfortunately most follow the myths and assumptions of 150 years ago and eat carnivore/keto and run high insulin levels.

[@ABDULRAHMAN-pu2lo]

........ And I'm here with my frog D2 and her Pollywog 🐛

[@janiceb2530]

I would think by now that his daughter would know enough to have a more meaningful conversation after growing up ‘fuhrman. Keep teaching Dr… the world needs to hear what you’re teaching.

[@Benedir]

In 2016 KZbin introduced me to dr joel and dr mcdougal!! Their teachings changed my life And as someone born and raised in rural Africa It was very easy for me because Growing up we couldn't afford animal products We ate mostly sweet and irish potatoes(which i dont peel and eat with skins) I hope to live sickness free and peacefully die like dr john mcdougall

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

I had heard that dr. Mcdougal had passed away. Is that true. I didnt think he was that old. How old was he.

[@user-ev6xm8vo9n]

@@icecreamladydriver1606 He wasn’t that old,but I heard he was very sick a long time ago,which inspired him to pursue his healthy lifestyle.

[@polibm6510]

"Sugar" is not a glucose. Our brain needs a glucose, but our body can make it from proteins and fats. So we don't need to eat a gram of carbohydrates at all.

[@41txdawn]

Read EAT TO LIVE

[@richardjackson5380]

Oh dear who have you been listening to. Incorrect to the point of being a lie. The miracle of the body enables some conversion but only in what are basically starvation conditions.

[@longevitycoach1573]

MEATis the food with the lowest glycemic load.

[@user-tq8wv6ni7g]

And the highest clogging load for the sink; how about arteries? 🤔😂🤣

[@mettamorph4523]

I occasionally eat meat. My poop is way more stinky after eating meat. 🙃

[@longevitycoach1573]

@@user-tq8wv6ni7g kzbin.infoAXdEJedK_L8

[@longevitycoach1573]

@@mettamorph4523 kzbin.infoAXdEJedK_L8

[@shirleydaniels9310]

no fats the problem not sugar

[@bethmartof1262]

Being x-rayed (even at the dentist) when pregnant, can also cause brain cancer in a baby, even if you’re wearing one of those protective aprons.

[@Marlon-yc5ld]

Animal.meat is NOT the original diet..mind you friends...

[@ABDULRAHMAN-pu2lo]

She don't look 🤓 like you! Just kidding

[@user-ev6xm8vo9n]

She looks alot like her mother.

[@dombarton2483]

Fibre is not essential. In fact find any evidence on the planet where it states fibre is essential for life. I am carnivore and have no issue whatsoever. Those pre humans and humans living through the ice age survived mostly on ruminant meat and required no fibre. Fibre in fact causes irritation and is not absorbed by the human body. We are not herbivores specifically designed to make SCFAs from fibre. We do to a very small extent, but not for energy purposes which is what hindgut and ruminant fermenters do. Look at our digestive tract and our stomach acidity. Ph of 1.5, find me a herbivore that requires a ph of 1.5 to digest plant food excluding rabbits because they need high acidity to break down their poo which they eat called coprophagy and most importantly kill off pathogens which exists in such a practices and being very low to the ground they are more prone to bacterial pathogens. Humans were scavengers which is another reason we needed high acidity to not only digest protein but ward off bacteria.

[@richardjackson5380]

You will compromise your long term health and life. Never lose sight of the fact that the longest lived most healthy populations on the planet eat almost entirely plants and fruit and next to no meat, eggs, fish and dairy.

[@simoncurtis3779]

I've been on Keto for 6 years now, you don't need carbs for energy the body can convert fat, and you don't need fiber, so eat lots of fat, butter and olive oil, and you will not get diabetes.

[@41txdawn]

Read EAT TO LIVE

[@richardjackson5380]

You don't understand how diabetes comes about. Your diet will likely be making you more insulin resistant once you are inevitably forced to eat properly again. You are damaging your body. Never lose sight of the fact that the longest lived most healthy populations on the planet eat mostly plants and fruit and next to no meat, eggs, fish or dairy. If you want to learn a little bit of the actual science you could begin with this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmKXgZt9jKmJbMUsi=QlnfowGgfS73IHlJ

[@radic888]

Please. Fewer calories, not less calories.😊

[@user-ev6xm8vo9n]

Being from New Jersey/New York,they have different terminology sometimes.

[@radic888]

@@user-ev6xm8vo9n No. It's still English.

[@brandonr737]

These two look sick and tired tbh.

[@user-ev6xm8vo9n]

He used to be an Olympic skater and believes(according to medical research)being underweight is healthier for us,especially the older we get.

[@user-ev6xm8vo9n]

They are both super healthy.

[@brandonr737]

@@user-ev6xm8vo9n Are you sure about that or is that just what you assume in the plant-based diet bubble?

[@lilofee27772]

Wrong, ketones are an alternative/ supportive fuel for the brain....in case of fasting neurons can oxidize ketone bodies produced in the liver from fatty acids.

[@richardjackson5380]

No you have been duped. Not sustainable and massively damaging to the body. If you would like to start a journey of education in real biochemistry this might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmKXgZt9jKmJbMUsi=QlnfowGgfS73IHlJ

[@janecho2714]

There's nothing wrong with eating meat and dairy. Carnivores seem to be healthy.

[@covannguyen3603]

Only big problem is raised LDL too high and causing stroke !

[@41txdawn]

Read EAT TO LIVE if you really want to better understand the issue.

[@treyblockbuster7110]

There are many things wrong with it especially dairy

[@ABDULRAHMAN-pu2lo]

🍖 is yummy

[@PierBuda-bw3gw]

Unfortunately you are commenting with erronrous knowledge...

[@oregonwoodelf]

This is such solid, sensible advice! I've been eating high fiber, high carb for over 8 years now and feel great every day. Keeping the saturated fat and garbage animal products out of my diet brought my numbers down and that's with eating TONS of fruit. Well over 400g carbs and 80g fiber a day and a lot of that is from fruit. My bloodwork is perfect and I work out every day. It's all about allowing your body to thrive on the fuel it evolved to do so with and not gumming up your blood with all that fatty processed salty sugary goo, dairy sludge, and putrefied animal flesh🤮 🍌🍎🥭🍒🥑🍇🍉🍍🧝❤

[@raycuevas2105]

Tons of fruits and carbs = diabetes 100%

[@meaghankelly3887]

Delighted it works for you .... ..doesn't work for everyone.....

[@richardjackson5380]

​@@raycuevas2105wrong. Fruit and carbohydrates don't cause diabetes.

[@richardjackson5380]

​@@meaghankelly3887absolutely does, we are all human and all have the same biochemistry. If you want to begin your education you might want to start here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmKXgZt9jKmJbMUsi=QlnfowGgfS73IHlJ

[@lindaripp5902]

Thanks