A1C, INSULIN & the Damn RANDLE CYCLE with Dr. Ben Bikman

[@womandela7225]

Dr. Bikman is so gifted in the art of communication. His choice of words almost guarantee understanding of the subject matter. It's wild! Wonderful educator.

[@GoneCarnivore]

I tried for several years to get my sister to try keto and carnivore and sent her countless memes, articles, and videos but it was a Ben Bikman video that sent her down the path of carnivore.

[@elizabethsoenen7393]

Dr Bikman is professional yet speaks to all in every presentation he makes. Love him. No swearing or name calling. Thank you Mr Bikman.

[@sunrisetacticalgear2676]

What makes Uric acid inflammatory? Is it the crystals??

[@pilgrimlady8196]

Expanding our brain cells exponentially every time these two get together! ❤

[@Graciel-po5ws]

No fluff or filler. Dr. Bikman never disappoints! Always talks with purpose and meaning. Just a delight to listen to him.

[@paulabrunner2280]

I started carnivore Monday and I am loving it! I'm obese and diabetic , my gallbladder was removed couple years ago and I have fatty liver disease. I haven't been able to eat beef in years and very little other meats. I have been stuck on trying a vegan, a vegetarian and keto and all failed and I was horribly sick. I have only ate steak and eggs all week and I feel FABULOUS! I haven't weighed myself but I can feel it in my clothes already. I can not digest veggies or grains at all. I haven't had any gas or bloating all week. I thank The Most high above for stumbling onto your youtube!

[@LaLa-River]

Carnivore Has Been A Lifesaver for Myself sine -01-24! Much Healthier & Feeling Happy & Weight Loss ❤

[@nancimanuele4129]

Keep going you're about to blow your mind 😊

[@artemis6628]

@@paulabrunner2280 i with you good luck. And don’t worry about the removed gallbladder. I had it also removed when I started carnivore six years ago.

[@erikakirkbride1485]

Oh yes! I remember the feeling of wellness and contentment I developed after the first few days of meat and eggs. It was quite overwhelming to experience the absence of pain and discomfort. Some days are not quite so great, as your body adapts and heals, just remind yourself that the process is continuing when you stumble or get stuck. Cheering for you!

[@melodymulhall7860]

You were me exactly 1 year ago and I’m down over 40 pounds! Keep going.

[@donmartinez8058]

I’m 68 years old had a stroke 7 months ago did not eat meats was a vegan for 2 years now back to eating meat I am doing well and I can say it works thank you very much doc berry

[@kelsycunningham8452]

And because you're eating red meat, doc wants to put you on statins? Right?

[@bonnieschmidt5882]

I have FH and have had a stroke even though I lost weight. I think my CAC score of 117 is due more to over 60 years of eating too much sugar and highly processed foods. A little afraid to go full out carnivore, but def feel comfortable eating more beef, butter, and eggs, but still eat a lot of fruits and and non-starchy vegetables. It’s been easier to set a “bright line” about not eating “foods” that include added sugar, grains, and/or seed oils, but am still hesitating about going full carnivore. Is it possible that this kind of eating (carnivore) is better for the majority of people, but maybe not for me? I’m focusing on eating more fatty fish, but don’t like it yet.

[@marlenegold280]

@@bonnieschmidt5882 Transition gradually and slowly then.

[@kellibodony1077]

​@@bonnieschmidt5882 The fruit/fructose is more glycation than other carbs so you need to drop the fruit ASAP.

[@pierrebonnard990]

Dr. Sean O'Mara (on KZbin and elsewhere) discusses a program that has prevented follow-on strokes-and first ones. His content is complementary to Dr. Berry's (and Dr. Brewer's, and Dr. Davis'). He also has done lots of interviews, including one with Dr. Berry.

[@mprubio84]

I can tell these two love picking each other brains, two very smart humans, that was a great one.

[@hawk3785]

All I can say is thank you Dr. Berry. I started a rather rough journey back in February this year. I had a boil that turned into septic shock on me. I ended up being taken to the hospital with a blood sugar level of 1099 and my ac1 was at a 12. After I was brought back down and recieved surgery I was given the news that I was type 2 and told how to maintain my problem. Man I was lost and I found you and a few others that helped guide me. I switched to very clean meat and good fat diet with a few vegetables here and there and cleaned up my whole diet and started 12-14 hour fasting and I went from 289-197 in 5 months. My ac1 is sitting at a 4.8 and my resting blood glucose is at 80. I no longer take the insulin or the metformin. You helped me through this scary and lost part of my life and just wanted you to know that you are making a difference and you helped me find my way. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS.

[@CarniYiayia]

Bravo! You learned from Dr. Berry and other teachers and ran to good health with that information! Most people don't even try. Congratulations to you for saving your own life...with our teachers' help. You would be a terrific Dave Mac interview!

[@hawk3785]

@@CarniYiayia appreciate it!

[@karenbuchert3377]

Wow! You transformed your whole life!! You were very nearly dead!! Now, you have become so healthy!!!! ❤❤❤ I’m so happy for you!!! Congrats!

[@markvann3754]

Big congratulations!😊

[@kenlarsen6361]

🙏👏👏👏👍

[@sandratjauw8709]

As a recently retired MEDICAL STATISTICAL STAFF MEMBER OF A ONE OF THE BIGGEST HOSPITALS, IS WAS A GREAT PLEASURE TO LISTEN TO THIS CONVERSATION. THANK YOU VERY MUCH DR. BERRY AND PROF. BIKMAN. 🙏🏻💪

[@Needless2say]

Out of curiosity, have you looked in to Morley Robbins (a former Hospital Administrator and consultant) or Dr. Jack Kruse ( a neuro surgeon ) They both have intriguing view points about health care and many people have had life changing good health out comes from their recommendations. I am one of them.

[@paintedpony2935]

Your ALL CAPS comment is unnecessarily obnoxious.

[@karindetrick1303]

@@paintedpony2935your comment is unnecessary. Please be kind. 🙏

[@beardumaw24]

​@@paintedpony2935oh no the grammar police is here 🤦

[@MJ-hl1kk]

@@paintedpony2935 I fully agree, thank you for saying so. Having RETIRED as a staff member of a big hospital, she seems unable to correctly write one sentence. So much for the medical profession in America!

[@mariehughey5390]

I have Dr Bikman’s book, Why we Get Sick. I am off sugar and processed foods. Down to a normal weight. ALL blood work looks normal. I’m 68 and feeling pretty good considering last year I could barely walk across the room without angina.

[@mikeneely6190]

unless you pick your own fruits or vegetables, all foods are "processed". need to get of this nomenclature of "processed". Nothing wrong with "processed" foods, as some foods need to be "processed" to be edible. better to define what is good or bad process. Also hate the term "ultra-processed", which to me is a an all encompassing meaningless terminology.

[@MikeTrullAmsoildealer]

53:57 thank you guys so much for not being afraid to discuss this openly... to God be the glory.

[@paulquattrone5889]

Day 62 Carnivore Lifestyle: My A1c was 6.9 to now 5.7. I am no longer insulin dependent. My inflammation has decreased drastically. My peripheral Neuropathy is stabilizing. My pain has diminished.

[@tourdelance3698]

If I were you I’d take 1 Berberine 3 times a day and watch your A1C drop in 3 short months 🙏🏻

[@paulquattrone5889]

@@tourdelance3698 where is the best place to get it ? I want to get off of metformin asap.

[@Beethechange1]

👍🏿

[@animart5224]

@@tourdelance3698 How many mg of Berberine?

[@cherylrobinson517]

Awesome 🎉

[@scottpierce9195]

Two MVPs educating the world on diet and nutrition. Do yourself a favor and pay attention 😉

[@pilgrimlady8196]

🎯💯❤️🤺

[@tmcdwldr]

I got labs today at work. I'm 61 years old 5'9" 165lbs ketogenic since 2019. Carnivore since June 2023. All numbers fasting: A1C 5.3 Glucose 94 LDL 153 HDL 91 TOTAL CHOLESTEROL 258. Total /HDL ratio 2 8:1. Triglycerides 70. I take no medication or supplements. Allergies that I've had since I was a kid are gone. As is my shoulder bursitis and ankle and knee pain, all gone since getting rid of the plants. Thanks Dr Ken!

[@ChristinaLabruzzo]

Yay 😃

[@kyriosgab7854]

Wow, that's great

[@giovannipiazza007]

Great information. Outstanding.

[@fiskfarm]

Isn't it amazing? Ditto here at 77 and 14 months Carny. I've gotten my life back. Plus I can now sprint like a teenager.

[@fayfleur55]

AnotherGold.👏👏👍👏

[@lucyburr5516]

When I see a Ken Berry-Ben Bikman collaboration, I llsten as soon as I possibly can.

[@Bikemaker708]

Dr.Berry and Prof. Bikman thank you

[@underdog2594]

Thanks to you, Dr. Bikman, Lustig, et. al., I have stopped eating processed food. Without "good" information I would not have made the change. Thank you!

[@marciamakoviecki3295]

I think people know that processed foods probably aren't very healthy for you. But changing is the challenge. Most people lack the willpower and discipline to change.

[@333Susanne]

It's like you tell a child don't touch the hot stove.. they won't listen until they experience it. Yes, everybody probably knows that sugar and ultrproc food is bad but they probably don't know how bad it really is, they need to have a key experience to turn around. It doesn’t have to do with discipline. You need to give people a reason to change which is not communicated by today's health standards. For me it was wearing a continuous glucose monitor more like for fun and then starting to dig for answers to my questions about the data. I came across Dr Lustig and fell into the rabbit hole. I was shocked about the stuff I had no clue about, and same applies to probably most everybody

[@patedwards8844]

​@@333Susannediscipline does factor in. Sugar addiction is powerful. I've read countless comments of ppl that know of it's evils, go keto or carnivore and still fall off the wagon.

[@333Susanne]

@@patedwards8844 sure, it factors in, but it's easier to keep in check if you're mentally determined and for that you need to have a pretty good motivation why you're doing it, hence logical explanation helps. Maybe not for everybody but I'm def wired like that. Tell me to do sth without reason and i would say why punish myself without good reason, just because it's generally good isn't good enough

[@mikeneely6190]

unless you pick your own fruits or vegetables, all foods are "processed". need to get of this nomenclature of "processed". Nothing wrong with "processed" foods, as some foods need to be "processed" to be edible. better to define what is good or bad process. Also hate the term "ultra-processed", which to me is a an all encompassing meaningless terminology.

[@eric1richards]

I was literally reading "Why we get sick" this am while waiting to have my blood panel drawn at LabCorp. I added the fasting insulin test to boot. I have been following the keto diet for over a year now. Down 40lbs. I weigh less than I did in my junior year of high school. I am 45. I play competitive soccer 1 day a week and coach my 2 sons' soccer teams. I am now running 4-6 miles a week. My 2 older parents(75+) are in the throws of T2D, cardiomyopathy, afib, cancer, fatty liver, and more. I just wish I could get through to them with the PHD and what Prof.Bikman are all about!

[@ChristinaLabruzzo]

Mine tell me to eat veggies cause I need them! lol 😂 they don’t know all the chemicals on them.

[@anotherlover6954]

I haven't even fully switched to lion diet because I can't put down the sweetened coffee with cream. Honestly those two are my weaknesses at this point -- the cream and sugar. But even with that, after a few weeks, I'm noticing all kinds of good. My muscle tone's increasing and I haven't started exercising, and my ability to relax is also greatly heightened -- I feel a deep relaxation where I used to feel a bit of fatigue, almost a stressful kind of tiredness. I think both of those changes might be related directly to the production of chemicals et al involved in muscle contraction.

[@1timbarrett]

Thank you, Professor Bikman, for acknowledging that there is NO logical contradiction in believing in both Evolution AND in a Divine Creator. Thanks also for stating that ‘belief’ and ‘theory’ are excellent words. You are a model of diplomacy! 🙏

[@drhanafayyad4347]

Every phrase Dr Bikman says is a sheer diamond to enlighten our brains. We are so lucky to have you❤

[@nojremlock6826]

Great endeavor- American Diabetes Society...the time is right...I was type 2.... 6 yrs ago..did my research (bio science major UW Wi) found your videos, amongst other...and now I am pretty much normal..thank you Dr Berry

[@brwneyeddaisy1]

I will agree that this is one of the best interviews I’ve heard. I’m so excited to hear people start talking more about the flaws in the theory of evolution and opening their minds to the more reasonable and plausible theory of a creator!

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

Both doctors agreed there was evolution but Dr Bickman said no evidence. What neither said was the complete lack of evidence for macro evolution. Very short version my view. There are two types of evolution. Micro (adaption. Real) and macro (change from one kind to another. False). The chimp has 70% DNA a banana has 50% DNA. Macro Evolution is a Hypothesis not a theory. God did not use macro evolution, that would mean there was un living, illness, disease, osteoarthritis and tumours, before man arrived. At the same time it negates the death of a man on a cross. If God used macro evolution then He introduced sin NOT man, Which means we do not need Jesus to save us, we are innocent victims. Which we are not.

[@Doudoustein]

I went from a vegetarian high-glycemic diet to a healthy keto diet & IF. My bloodsugar went down but my HbA1C went up by 0.3 points !! I ve been freeking out until I heard this podcast today. Thank you so much.

[@BeefNEggs057]

What’s a “healthy keto diet”? Obviously You’re still way too high on carbs or high glycemic foods. Sugar free foods and boxed keto trash are usually the culprit. Maltodextrin is in most sugar free garbage. It’s more spikey on your blood sugar than sugar. It’s criminal.

[@ktp20101]

​@BeefNEggs057 how do you know Doudou still high on carb, or boxed keto trash???

[@BeefNEggs057]

@@ktp20101 Most people new to keto try to replace their old favorites with “keto” treats. They don’t improve until they fully embrace clean food without the fake stuff and seed oils.

[@BeefNEggs057]

@ I don’t even see my reply. Most of my comments get deleted. Not establishment enough.

[@donmartinez8058]

I Was told by my doctor I needed to be a vegetarian and take medication to lower my blood pressure. I ended up getting worse and I ended up having a stroke. I decided to just start eating meat and after 7 months I feel better. I no longer have high blood pressure or taking any medication. Whatever your going through I hope you feel better.

[@beardumaw24]

Vegetarianism is a bad nightmare ! You learned the hard way by being lied to by people pushing plant based BS ! And the proper human diet is making you healthy again, steak and eggs baby !

[@Carnivoreteacher1965]

This is the most helpful video I have listened to in a long time! Thank you, Dr. Berr and Professor Bikman! I had all of these questions about allulose, HbA1C, glycation and fructation, and uric acid. OUTSTANDING info! I'm so glad I got to meet you both in person too!

[@tombarrett7797]

Both of you gentlemen are key people that help guide me to putting my T2D into remission starting 2 years ago. Along with that there have been a resolution of so many other health issues that have put in superb health as compared with myself just 2 years ago and prior. I have a new and much stronger life now. This has dramatically improved my ability to be of service to God, my family, and my community. Thank you both.

[@robincochran123]

LOVED this conversation. The willingness to talk about evolution was so refreshing. My highly educated 30 something children get flustered with me when I call evolution a theory and not a law.

[@braedenmoses]

They’ll learn one day :) We have all taken a lot of information in this world as Truth, without understanding “how the sausage is made.” Many more false idols and sacred cows that don’t serve our best interests out there…best to ya 💪

[@davidwiechecki9205]

It's a bad theory based on a poor usage of the scientific method. No one except God was there in the beginning. He told us what he did. I used to believe in evolution and called myself an atheist. But when I got better information I realized that the Bible was way more accurate than all of that stuff I was taught. None of the scientists that promote an old age of the universe and evolution were there in the beginning. And none of the methods that they use to extrapolate into the past are accurate Beyond a few thousand years. Which is what the Bible says about the age of the earth. Approximately 6,000 years.

[@Cardinalis2000]

Respectfully, this is a misunderstanding of language. Your words imply that there's some kind of hierarchy wherein a theory is inferior and "just a wild guess" but a law is superior and somehow more proven. That's just not how those words are used in science. Laws are predictive rules about how nature is expected to act under specific circumstances, often small enough to be written as an equation. Theories are overarching explanations of how and why nature works in those ways. In order to be widely accepted by scientists a theory must be well supported by many different lines of evidence over a period of time, including experimentation. Laws can be used as evidence to support theories but theories will never become laws because they serve a totally different function. Certainly Evolution is a Theory, but that does not make it lesser. One of these doctors is a cell biologist, which is built on *Cell Theory*.

[@Nicole-eu4vx]

The most fascinating and educational talk I have heard in a long time! Thank you!

[@donaldmcpherson3226]

Absolutely lovely use of an hour for me. Thank you both.

[@sandratjauw8709]

Helping my dear familiy, e.o., especially my dear husband with a healthy and Wealthy lifestyle.

[@l.sexton439]

What an interesting interaction. Thank you Dr. Berry and Dr. Bikman.

[@papillonbleu721]

What a valuable conversation! Thank you for what you’re doing! I’ll be supporting the ADS! Can’t think of three experts I’d trust more than Berry, Bikman, and Westman! As a nurse, these are the doctors I want to work for.

[@lindadello9822]

It's am a nurse I wish the same.

[@lb8960]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH DR. BERRY AND PROF. BIKMAN

[@astonlewis]

Started Carnivore 1st January this year, Im 69. My A1c was 5.4 on the 18th of May tested at the Public Health Collaboration Annual Conference 2024 in London. I was 16st 5 lbs now 12st 2lbs. Blood pressure was 237 / 172 now 145 / 85, can't seem to get it lower even though Im still taking 8mg Candesartan daily. All these videos from Berry / Unwin / Bikman etc have saved my life.

[@farmer_donny]

Well done! It's obvious you're on the correct trajectory. I'm sure more improvements will come. Just give it time.

[@jmh8510]

Me too. My bp just will not go under 140/78. 62 yo type 1 diabetic who’s normal weight. 😢

[@christeldekock]

Have you tested your methylation genes? MTHFR MTRR MTR COMT and AHCY If your body can’t break down homocystein it will raise blood pressure. Basically you need methylated B-vitamins.

[@monnoo8221]

try seious isometric exercise. if has been shown o reduce systolic BP by 7+ points. Also focus on tthe nitric oxide production and serious breathwork

[@gregorymakosz6756]

Try 7:38 L-citruline. Do your research first

[@SKnecht1948]

I agree with you about the commercials affecting some of us. It isn't until I see a commercial that I crave almost anything. It hits me hard mentally. Also smelling baked good is another trigger.

[@SKnecht1948]

That's me too!

[@davidkeel5062]

I had gout attacks that lasted for weeks with uric acid levels in the 8’s and 9’s. I began a plant-based diet with zero fruit and low carbs, e.g. no grains, legumes, etc. Uric acid shot up to 12.1! So I committed to carnivore. Now my uric acid is in the 6’s and has been as low as 5.6. This video is getting me interested in allulose to further lower the levels. Thank you both!!

[@jose79fin]

First time I've heard of American Diabetes Society. This is real good news! It would be great if Dr Richard Bernstein could be part of this. His book and all he teaches is similar to yours and is what has kept my Type 1 Diabetic son's A1C at a steady 5.6 and lower rate at minimal insulin doses.

[@eugeniebakker881]

Thanks

[@betawithbrett7068]

I have been devoting my ears to Dr Bikman lately, seeing him here and there. Thank you both. 🙏👏

[@jaykana7677]

Brilliant, l had the pleasure of seeing both Dr. and the Prof at the PHC in London 2024👏

[@laurablair734]

What a great interview from my 2 favorite doctors. 😊

[@nevillegoddard4966]

Great discussion fellas! Especially with the use of uric acid level being used as an indication of 'fructation'! Brilliant! Thumbs up for the A.D.S.🎉🎉🎉🎉😊❤

[@judithheikkila9371]

Thank you so much for this podcast with Dr Bikman. So informative.

[@joharris501]

Ben and Ken are kings in my opinion! Wishing they were here in England have learnt so much from them, often to face criticism from my peers! Thanks for your advice, i still keep sharing despite the challenges from my friends.

[@custempo3040]

A1c from 8.9 to 4.8 in just 3 months. Also from 86kg to 69kg in just over 2 months. Carnivore is the way. Previously I was on a keto for 18 months, it helped clear my fatty liver, but my A1c remained the same.

[@kyriosgab7854]

Do you count your calories? You have an idea on how many calories you are eating around?

[@custempo3040]

@@kyriosgab7854 I don’t count calories, just eat as much as I like, but I used to do intermittent fasting for the first 2 months

[@kyleflannery1158]

I would like to ask I go give my blood plate too american red cross everything go from 12 to 7.5 my

[@debbiereynolds2168]

Thanks!

[@nancygarrison7177]

Just today my primary doctor got mad because I will not take a statin. He told me the doctors I am listening to are quacks. He says the standard of care for a diabetic is to take statins. He says the bad things about statins are not true.

[@miklimecat9636]

Hope you find a better doctor. I no longer trust any "scientist" who is closed to having old knowledge updated by better data.

[@vanessamay3689]

I have a high cholesterol which I have had for years. I read a book on cholesterol and did further research to find it’s normal with some ways of eating

[@Eclecticladylove]

If you opt to stay with this Doctor while searching for a more open-minded one, perhaps you might point him to some of the research that these doctors whom he is calling "quacks" are basing their knowledge on. It probably won't do any good but it's always worth a try.

[@catherinekirby1457]

The Great Cholesterol Myth is a very informative book.

[@lindajane8962]

Sounds like you need a new doctor. I stay away from them as much as possible.

[@Suhailabajlan]

Thanks to both of you for this important podcast ❤

[@rachelmarrion]

I have tremendous respect for Dr Ben Bikman , his energy n his humility A man of integrity

[@jennifersmith9892]

My two favorites! Two of the smartest guys on KZbin. Excellent interview and I’m so excited about the new ADS. It’s about time the experts who actually want to help T2 diabetics reverse their condition put out accurate information. Well done! ❤❤❤

[@Hinz2005]

I haven’t said “Amen” during a metabolism discussion before, but may I repeat… AMEN!!!

[@pierrebonnard990]

Wow! Great video front to back. Many thanks!!!

[@mrdarryl2row]

Awesome!! Can't wait to get Bikmans new book!

[@steadfast20-4-26]

What a GREAT exchange. Thank you 🙌

[@carlor.s.4742]

Dr. Bikman is fantastic. I've learned so much from his metabolic classroom.

[@susanthomas5167]

Love the fact that Ben Bikma speaks professionally and eloquent without the use of profanity.

[@kelleyfrances490]

Congrats on developing the ADS. In the spirit of Dr. Berry: "About damn time"!

[@christineellengalbraith2215]

One of the best discussions. Thank you from Aotearoa/New Zealand.

[@vickypainter8648]

You just blew up the chat!! It's going to get wild now!!!

[@shakubob]

I love you guys and I have been educated by both of you for a few years. What great topics and new info today. May the blessings be.

[@KathyD-g4l]

I’m

[@098anne]

Thank you both so much!!!

[@cdlund2840]

This is a discussion worth saving. Thanks so much.

[@denimb2024]

Great to watch both of you together!!!! Thanks for all the information!!!

[@dereckchildres9601]

Thanks Ben for saving me from that rabbit hole I was in with regard to the Randall cycle. Thanks guys, great one .

[@scotthamlin9718]

Excellent video as always. Lots of relevant information here. Looking forward to the new diabetes organization, ADS. Hope it eventually replaces the ADA.

[@Rallygal5488]

This is an excellent presentation, one which I plan to re-watch a couple of times. My recent A1C test came out pre-diabetic, despite more exercise, some of it resistance, and no grains for the prior three months. I'm an omnivore. Oh, and no processed foods in the last three months! Everything tells me I am heading in the right direction, though the numbers don't seem right. For the first time, I am able to lift weights without getting elbow tendonitis or wrist tendonitis and even my rotator cuffs are starting to feel better. I have a HDL/Trig ratio of 0.85. So.... I was very interested in Dr. Bikman's comments about Omega 3 levels. I took the OmegaQuant blood test, and it showed optimal levels on all scales. It even showed an optimal Omega 6: Omega 3 ratio. It just turned out far better than most Americans show the first time they take it. (It may not be perfect, but it's the test that we currently have). For fun, I took some Nordic Naturals Fish Oil capsules for two months, and watched the levels move into an even better range. So imagine Dr. Bikman discussing how optimal Omega 3 levels in the blood improve the flexibility of red blood cells, making them slip around and move better. The fact that this phenomena is correlated with a deceptively high A1C is fascinating.... And the mention of pernicious anemia was too short a discussion! Thank you!

[@lynnemetcalfe294]

AWESOME! Thank you for this!!!!!

[@falevisbona1900]

Great video, thanks to you 2 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mr8966]

My Triglyceride/HDL ratio is less than 1.0 !! 🎉 🥳 🎉 Thank-you Dr. Berry !! 👨‍⚕️

[@jeffboltz5237]

This is awesome! Please keep shining light into these dark mysteries

[@robertphillips93]

For slightly high a1c, I thought Paul Mason's recommended test of reticulocytes was spot on. As long as a low number is not accompanied by other indications of a pathology like anemia, it will support/confirm a lower demand due to slower turnover -- ie longer-lived red blood cells!

[@MK-ft3qt]

Are you saying a lower RBC on a riticulocyte count might me normal? If RBC count is low, would HCT and HGB be low as well?

[@robertphillips93]

@@MK-ft3qt Mason's method is to test reticulocytes -- if that's low, and no pathology is otherwise indicated, the indicated cause will likely be low demand due to increased red blood cell longevity. Don't know if he has been able to verify the strength of this association by independent tests. Ken has a fairly recent discussion with him in one of his videos. FYI, my a1c was 5.7 when last checked, so my 5+ years of ketovore has done a great deal of good for this 73 yo carcass, and I'm going to credit lower senescence of red blood cells, as well as better skin!

[@MK-ft3qt]

@@robertphillips93 I think I understand. He's saying if a person has a normal RBC count on a CBC blood draw, the low riticulocyte RBC count will be low because there's no demand for more production of RBC's because the RBC are living longer.

[@gins8781]

Thank you for speaking on the question of faith and evolution. I have an acquaintance who is atheist and loves to mock my faith. He invokes human evolution as though it is a proven, documented fact. A couple of years ago I said that we can agree to disagree, but he persisted with his snarky attack. So I told him that he has his religion and I have mine. He was very upset by that comparison.

[@robertphillips93]

@@gins8781 A common misconception among those who deride faith is that it is mainly for purposes of receiving solace and strength. As if that just about sums up the deepest human needs!

[@ThelmaFulcher]

Loved this conversation. Thank you both Dr. Berry and Ben Bickman.

[@jobrown8146]

So glad I now understand what omega 3 does. I've had to stop taking it as a supplement because I end up with bruising under the skin when I bump/scrape myself; happens mainly on my forearms. When I started low carb I was using a lot of almond flour and not eating much fish. Over time I have eliminated the almond flour (I use coconut flour now) and I'm eating more salmon.

[@rhondae8222]

Thank you for sharing, Dr Berry and Dr Bikman. 🙂

[@dianehearl8412]

Great interview! Great information!

[@jodie672]

Great conversation!! I have learned so much. Love Prof. Bickman

[@mariaguzman1552]

I have learned so much in this podcast.

[@websterdoris3014]

Thank you both so Berry much ♥️😊 You both with Dr Westman and Dr Boz are amazing Educators ♥️

[@jumboon]

Despite I convinced the GP to order the fasting serum insulin test, despite the blood was drawn put on ice and sent to the laboratory, the test was not done. This is in one of the biggest (surely not the best) hospital in the country, proud to be partner of the Trinity College. That's Ireland. 😬

[@sheilam4964]

Thx guys for filming this and sharing it with us.

[@Anthony.Gennaro]

Dr Ben is a very good doctor

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

He is a scientist, not a medical doctor, but he still knows much more about human diabetes, diet, than any medical doctor I know.

[@Csrasberrysmith]

Thank you for giving us answers that are saving lives. For many years I have noticed that when I am fasting and am cooking a meal for my family, that the smell of the cooking food is almost like having eaten. My hunger and weakness is greatly decreased in just smelling the food and possibly due to the business of working in the kitchen.

[@heavychevy4616]

god bless & thank u gentleman

[@krisgeorge25]

I had gastric bypass 15 years ago and recently had a slightly high A1C. Dr got after me. I’m extremely careful with my diet. I was paleo. Have switched to keto a week ago to see if my dietary change will improve my A1C. I’m now experiencing headaches nearly every morning. I’m wondering if my A1C was artificially high due to my WLS! Thank you for bringing this up. I’m so grateful for your explanation as to how this could happen.

[@marshaward-ql9ou]

Congratulations on the new American Diabetes Society 👏 🙌 😀

[@magosiabe9105]

Thank you Doctors, what a wealth of knowledge in this talk.

[@JAdams-jx5ek]

Excellent interview.

[@willemvanriet7160]

I’ve been strict keto with IF for 2y, healthier, leaner and stronger than ever in my 50s, but my A1C is 5.9 Thanks for this Will not worry about it

[@mertonhirsch4734]

I managed my son's type 1 diabetes for several years, and in the case of type 1 diabetes, you know that the insulin you use is what's required to manage the total daily effects of food. I started him on a very carb controlled diet at about 25% carbs (30 grams 3x per day) and about 60% fat. He had to use about 1 unit of insulin for every 6 grams of carbs he ate at a meal, or about 5 units per meal x 3, and also basal insulin about 8 units a day. On a suggestion of a high carb type 1 diabetic researcher, I tried a 75% carb diet for 10 days. Within 3 days I had to reduce his insulin to 1 unit per 15 grams of carbs. His basal insulin also dropped a little. This happened gradually over 3 days though. Note that his total daily insulin requirements were the same, even though the insulin for a given number of carb grams was greatly reduced. When he returned to the 25% carb diet it also took about 3 days to go back to his old carb ratios. Now, it does demonstrate that muscles will load up on fatty acids or on glycogen depending on what is present. The 25% carb diet produced less variability in blood sugar, and particularly less risk of low blood sugar and lower peak blood sugar that occurred later. This also shows that insulin resistance should be based on insulin required to manage total energy expenditure. Some high carb advocates point to the fewer carbs covered by a unit of insulin and refer to it as insulin resistance, but on a total food basis there was no change. However, also note that low carb diets don't require LESS daily insulin than high carb diets. The exception would be that if the high carb diet pushes blood sugar up faster, it might result in hypersecretion of insulin which may also result in lower lows, and an increase in counter-regulatory hormones like cortisol, adrenaline and glucagon, so high carb might require a little more insulin because people hyper secrete, but carbs don't tend to do this if they are consumed around activity. Also the lowest insulin requirements occurred when switching from high fat to high carbs, but the lowest occurred in the 3 days switching from high carb to high fat. Overall, low carb/high fat lowers peak spikes after meals, raises baseline blood sugar, raises fasting insulin slightly, and reduces the overall range on the high and low end, but has no effect on total daily insulin exposure unless enough fast carbs are consumed to cause high spikes which result in hypersecretions, hypoglycemic trending, and stress hormone counter regulation. Oh, and one more thing, "slow, low GI carbs" like al dente pasta and legumes required 1.5-2.0x as much insulin to manage relative to their carb content than other carb sources, and extended over 6-12 hours. They seem to stimulate the release of liver glycogen as they pass through the intestines, so low GI carbs are probably the worst for total insulin exposure.

[@Carnivore1959]

I don't think pasta or legumes are low on the glycemic index. Veggies are but even Brussels sprouts and broccoli will raise my bs. Meat, seafood and butter keep my bs on a very even keel

[@mertonhirsch4734]

It's relative. Al Dente pasta is about 40 and if there is fat and protein it can be 20. Low glycemic index, but high glycemic load. Legumes are similar. Note that my post does NOT recommend them by the way, but it's largely because they are inflammatory.

[@wenxunji]

I am so grateful to watch this video. So informative and so important the information is. Thank you!

[@jluvs2ride]

I think training yourself to not crave sweets is far better than trying to find a sugar substitute.

[@DaveIrish66]

Agreed

[@showpony321]

Fantastic! Thank you both.

[@Promet17]

What I found missing in the Randle Cycle topic the most was what some carnivore experts here on YT say: the claim that long-term (as in 1-2 years or longer) ketosis is dangerous or harmful in some way (I think they imply to break ketosis once and get back into it?). I'd have liked to hear it addressed.

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

Thank you to both of you❤

[@jhg699]

shot of cream every time Ben says insulin resistance

[@janproy7956]

Excellent life learning life saving video. THANK YOU ❤

[@jocelynevoss6517]

I have stage 3kidney decease I am 78 Have no high BP no heartdecease no diabetic Lost 20No pounds in the last year No alcool or soda for 3years Carnivore for 3months My LDL is a bit elevated Refuse to take Statins Glyceride is 1.4 HDL is 5 Thank you for the information

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

At 78 you need a raised LDL. T Cells go into retirement at our age and LDL is part of the immune system. C victims of the past 4 years were more likely to survive C if they had a higher than normal LDL. Those with what Drs say have normal LDL were more likely to PASS. You also need Vitamin D tablets & K2. Our skin does not absorb the suns rays very well the older we get. LDL does not cause heart attacks high Insulin does. Dr Berry has a few videos mentioning Cholesterol

[@anthonyc362]

47:00 thanks you so much for this question Dr. Berry. I was not raised religious it as I age, I’ve become a believer in God and Christ. This is a great conversation and I love that you had this discussion.

[@texfarm1968]

I’ve tried to get my doctors to check my insulin level for 2 years. No dice, they wouldn’t do it. Thank God it is no longer a problem.

[@nevillegoddard4966]

@@texfarm6798 Whaaat? They wouldn't? "Hey listen here doc YOU work for ME you got that? When I ask for an insulin test I WANT an insulin test, whether you approve or not! If you DON'T write me down for an insulin test then you're fricken FIRED! GOT IT!"

[@tonystonebraker]

In most states you can order your own labs. I got my fasting insulin for about $25 from Quest.

[@laurahosler1771]

This is a test you can self order if your living in the states.

[@333Susanne]

If the doctors still refuse on request it is a problem!! I've heard so from others as well. I get my own

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

@@nevillegoddard4966 Not in the UK. With the appalling NHS. You are chained to a catchment area, unless you can afford to go private. My doctor even refuses to give me a glucose monitoring machine even though N.I.C.E. says we are to have them and ample sticks & lancets.

[@iknovate]

And there it is. My doctor could not give me an answer as to why my RBC is continuously been high for the past 5 years. You helped me realize that's my marker for the other problem I'm chasing, insufficient autophagy!

[@martarydbeck7777]

Interesting discussion in particular about the fact that fructose will not give any indication of A1c!!! However, the discussion about sugar replacement was a bit one-sided since you didn't mention the fact that substitute sugars/sweet taste can continue to drive the addiction to sugar/carbs which is something that I lived myself for many many years. Going carnivore and completely cutting out substitutes (and dairy) has been the only way my cravings have subsided. Not disappeared completely because the environment - cues and triggers me still from time to time. Hard to escape all the sugar/carb outlets even if I don't enter!!!

[@juliesaadwellness]

It’s also important to add that lots of sweeteners can disrupt the gut microbiome as well.

[@jangrosemartindale8740]

I disagree- they kind of referred to it by saying IF & “for those using”. I think they’re being realistic about sweetener usage, because as they related, they now know SMELLING the sugar or sweetener items INDUCE a BRAIN response. The Drs understand it is an addiction, the brain expects & wants the glucose because it has been exposed, trained to accept it, due to the effects on the brain.

[@smofdog6896]

wow - im so great full to have opportunity to listen and learn from you two .... THANK YOU

[@remisteele3834]

ADS needs to focus on changing the entire food industry and government guidelines to be able to make a real difference.