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??

[@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.

[@Graciel-po5ws]

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

[@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 🤦

[@mprubio84]

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

[@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.

[@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 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="481">8:1</a>. 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.👏👏👍👏

[@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 😉

[@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.

[@GrammaPatriot]

I dont go to the doctor unless its next to impossible for me to heal. Had a lump/cyst in my leg so had to go a few months ago. My doctor slowly explained to me why i need certain tests done (all age related,67 yrs old) and seemed to know ahead of time i was going to say no to all of them. He looked so sad, almost as if he regretted even having to ask me but there was a new assistant with him he was training. He asked me twice a year ago if ive had my jab. I said nope dont need it! So the last visit he asked/recommended that i have a bone density test, mammogram, shingles and a shot for old people pneumonia. I said no thanks to all. Theyre not pulling that crap on this girl! 🙏🏻❤️🤣

[@ledacedar6253]

Good for you Standing strong for your wellbeing & not trusting the pharmaceutical doctors!!!

[@truthwins101]

I just turned 63 last month and recently had bloodwork done for the 1st time since changing over to Carnivore and was informed by my GP that all but one of results she said are pristine. The exception being my cholesterol and she once again recommended going on statins which I politely refused. A cardiologist would want me on statins even tho I'm considered a low risk for heart disease. Go figure. I told my GP that I am eating low carb and she thought I would do well with the Mediterranean diet....no thank you. I feel better than I have in decades all thanks to people like Dr. Berry and others like him.

[@ChristinaLabruzzo]

Me too Hallelujah

[@robertf584]

Amen GrammaPatriot!

[@clutzfrmr3645]

You did not mention if you were following a low carb diet. If not Doing so would be the best for your future health. Also watch the video of doctor Berry talking with doctor Berenstein about the positive effects of iodine.This may be the reason For your cyst.Having insufficient iodine seems to allow for more cancerous growths.

[@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!

[@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.

[@freeindependentspirit]

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]

​@@freeindependentspiritdiscipline 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.

[@freeindependentspirit]

@@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.

[@Bikemaker708]

Dr.Berry and Prof. Bikman thank you

[@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.

[@jhg699]

shot of cream every time Ben says insulin resistance

[@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

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@themossgarden9698]

I just watched a Tucker Carlson video the other day, in it he had a couple guests who told that Big Foods is now owned by Big Tobacco and is backed by Big Pharma. And in the 90’s they started using ultra processed foods and getting people addicted to sugar and carbs. It got me thinking about tobacco as a former smoker, how incredibly addictive it is. It also made me think what if, in a lab somewhere, they created a variation of a plant, say wheat for instance, that had the properties of tobacco and wheat so once the person ate it caused them to crave it? Or even sugar cane? Like a hybrid plant? I know when I ate a lot of processed foods it almost felt like something was alive in my stomach that made me crave more, I almost thought I had worms or something. If a Big Tobacco company is making all these bad foods I would not be surprised.

[@user-mv8rw8hd6r]

Right. Stomach was running my life. It’s nice when the mind and stomach can work together rationally.

[@rebeccacarraway480]

Callie and Casey Means. They are brilliant.

[@themossgarden9698]

@@rebeccacarraway480 ❤️

[@gordonredwood3909]

This was done years ago. Something uniquely toxic was introduced to the food supply about 40 years ago.

[@allenbrininstool7558]

Why would watch or listen to Tucker Carlson who is trying to destroy this country?

[@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.

[@kelleyfrances490]

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

[@texfarm6798]

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.

[@freeindependentspirit]

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.

[@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

[@paulapool5721]

Exactly what Dr. Bickman describes as “metabolic derangement” has happened to me, big time!! My internal medicine doctor pussy-footed around “watching” my glucose for years, until suddenly the fasting glucose shot up, and she finally took an A1C test and it was 8.1!! I was suddenly diagnosed with Type II diabetes and was put on Metformin (classic case!). I immediately cut out carbs and brought my A1C down to 5.3 in a few months’ time - but the damage is done to my pancreas! I asked for a fasting insulin test the next bloodwork, and it was (ready for this?) 96!!!! I asked what we do about that, and she looked at me and said “I can put you back on Metformin.” Since that’s all she had to offer, I did it. But I feel like the medical system has completely failed me! My fasting insulin is down to 56 on last bloodwork. Ugh!

[@marshaward-ql9ou]

Congratulations on the new American Diabetes Society 👏 🙌 😀

[@denimb2024]

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

[@l.sexton439]

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

[@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.🎉🎉🎉🎉😊❤

[@remisteele3834]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@mr8966]

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

[@judithheikkila9371]

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

[@betawithbrett7068]

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

[@jimmckay2337]

I try carnivore. It seems to work 100% of the time. Go figure.

[@geo_neo9]

Give it a good few years everyone will regret consuming a food type that's not meant for humans. Professional herbalists do not use meat to heal the body they use herbs which heals everything wrong. It's not meat that has healed you it's the stopping of consuming bad foods which gives your body type mass inflammation because you replaced it with meat. People don't know how to listen to their bodies. Too much protein destroys kidneys and reduce lifespan.

[@geo_neo9]

I speak truth they remove, go figure.

[@geo_neo9]

We should look at what the elite consume whom are at the top.

[@lisareiter5368]

Supposedly, Bill Clinton was a vegetarian.

[@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.

[@lb8960]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH DR. BERRY AND PROF. BIKMAN

[@nataliefoss5629]

I'm a long term type 2. I was diagnosed around 17 or 18 YO. With LAD then they said type 1.5. Ultimately I'm type 2. Especially now. My insulin resistance levels are oddly low. Especially for a diabetic. C peptides are 1.1 . The very low end of normal. That was the cut off range. But no antibodies. I currently take 15 units long acting insulin a day. No meal time because I keep it low carb. Without insulin. I run a little high. Despite diet. However, my doctors will not retest my fasting insulin, Homo IR or anything other than A1C. I specifically asked and they thought I was crazy. They are one of two clinics that take my insurance. Both garbage. ...So even as a diabetic with CKD at 36, they don't run full panel labs. They keep saying only A1c matters. They also push ace inhibitors as a preventative and medications like O regularly. They even tried to get me to take insulin and O at the same. It's ridiculous. And they hate the fact that I'm low carb. Or animal base. I'm very upset that they refused to run additional labs because I was worried about the insulin making my triglycerides in cholesterol higher and reducing my C peptides further, since I was barely making the low end of normal before I started insulin again. The fact that they refused to test makes me wonder if the insulin is making me worse. My A1C is better but everything else is worse. Especially the 50lbs I gained. I went from 110 as my lowest to 167 my highest averaging about 160. I'm only five two. And the doctors think my weight is fine. I've never been by the book diabetic from a western medicine perspective. When I was diagnosed I was an elite gymnast with a full-on eight pack and 110 lb. My labs never showed antibodies but I was never really a typical type two. My old endocrinologist just called me an anomaly. Even just taking one or two units of fast acting insulin sends me dangerously low. In high school I ended up having a seizure because of low blood sugar due to insulin so I stopped taking it for over a decade. That's why I probably have chronic kidney disease because my A1C was averaging about seven. Now it's closer to the low end of the two but I'm struggling with side effects from the insulin. However my blood sugar gets slightly elevated at night regardless of what I eat. But it's clear that getting back on insulin is damaging my health. I gained 50 lb and now have high blood pressure along with the same A1C I typically have which is about 6.2. It's not ideal but that's as low as I can get it. On or off meds. My best guess is an old specialist I had was correct He said sleep apnea and my hormonal imbalances were causing my cortisol and adrenaline to spike at night and I was waking up with elevated fasting blood sugars. Which was giving me higher the normal A1C's. Between those years of not having proper diagnosis and all the medications I used to be on probably caused real diabetes. At one point I was also on steroids for possible autoimmune issues and no one even thought to take me off the steroids to see if my blood sugar normalized They immediately started me on diabetic meds and called me a diabetic at 17 years old. My whole heart it believes the pharmaceutical industry my doctors gave me diabetes. Continue to make it worse. I also don't seem to respond to oral diabetic meds even when I was first diagnosed. When I was younger I was able to exercise and keep my A1C around 6 and avoid meds against medical advice. However once I hit perimenopause my blood sugar is extremely hard to get under control. I'm still about 80 to 120 on average. And spikes if I eat carbs which I avoid. But between <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="80">1:20</a> and <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="90">1:30</a> is probably standard for me off of insulin. I'm just confused and I feel like the more I follow Western medicine the worst they made me

[@Sweetest_of_Seven]

Sweet girl… you have to get away from those doctors! Your 2 different doctors clinics are keeping you as a “customer” by keeping you sick! If you were my daughter I would recommend that you find a doctor who will help you help yourself and not just give you meds and send you on your way. A doctor that is interested in helping you find your path for healing. From what you shared it’s my understanding that these clinics are keeping you unwell. I wish you the best of luck and please don’t be afraid to ask these doctors for proof and or a copy of the study done where they got their information… put them on the spot to show proof AND when you ask again for specific tests and they deny you please tell them that you would like it noted in your chart that you requested additional tests and they denied you of those tests AND THEN tell them that you’d like a copy of your full medical record before you leave the office. That’s your right! Remember, your doctor works for you and you can question them… Dr. Berry would remind you that doctors are just “dudes and chicks” and they aren’t magical. Stand up for yourself and get your answers… 💪🏼

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

I am in a similar boat as you. Long time T2 where I eventually went Keto then carnivore. However the lowest A1C I was able to achieve is only 5.7. The last several years I am seeing my A1C slowly climb and the last one(Feb of this year) was up to 6.4. However my doctor has no issue running whatever Labs I ask for, since he doesn't. I get Fasting Insulin and C-Peptide every year. Like you my C-Peptide is in the lower ranges but my Fasting Insulin is also in the lower ranges. Generally most of my Labs show I am NOT insulin resistant. HOMA-IR, Trig/HDL ratio, etc. I finally went to an Endo this past week for further testing for antibodies which the doctor said was a possibility. Still waiting for test results. My Endo ordered a whole bunch of Labs especially C-Peptide after giving me a piece of candy. Said the Fasting Insulin may not be as accurate as C-Peptide or something like that. I might be T1.5/LADA but unsure at the moment. Sounds like you need to change doctors. If in USA you can order your own Labs. Luckily my new Endo uses the same Lab, LabCorp, as my doctors office. I have an account with them and can view my labs from way back to 2016. Also one of things we have learned in the low carb world that, especially for Type 2 diabetics, the worse thing you can do is take insulin. That is if you are a true Insulin Resistant Type 2 diabetic. That may be why you are gaining weight taking extra insulin. You also might consider trying a CGM so you can monitor your blood glucose more closely. I am currently wearing the Libre 3 which I pay for myself since insurance won't currently pay.

[@floatingmoon5778]

If you are menopausal, I would look at HRT. It can help with a lot of things, including your blood sugar, and especially the quality of your sleep. That’s making a huge difference for me.

[@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!

[@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.

[@RandomMadnessChannel]

Would have been great if Prof. Bikman talked to Prof. Bart Kay about the Randle Cycle. They probably agree on 90% of the things, a polite debate between the two would have been quite educational

[@doffmoffin]

I don't think you can use "polite" and "Bart Kay" in the same sentence.

[@RandomMadnessChannel]

@@doffmoffin As I mentioned, with Ben Bikman they probably have 90% agreement, so hugely doubt that would get ugly. A few very minor things as it seems with the Randle Cycle, and personally I'd really be interested in hearing them debate insulin resistance

[@YetAnotherCarnivore]

Bart isn't a scientist in the field of bioenergetics and doesn't understand it the way Ben does, which is still a practicing scientist in that field. I do believe Bart is a good scientist, but he isn't the "best" and the "smartest" scientist he portrays in his youtube channel reaction videos. Both have very educational info, but the person who you put your trust in is where the disagreement between the two will be irrelevant. Ben has more scientific experience in the Randle Cycle than Bart has, so his disagreement would be unfounded, unfortunately. The two gentlemen don't need to debate it would only bring a negative view to the people who "think" is wrong. Watch both of their content, and you can draw a conclusion of the info without them debating each other. There is no such thing as debating facts only opinions.

[@sandramorton5510]

@@doffmoffin True statement!

[@darkpatches]

Failed scientist and algae salesman Bart Kay just did a video correcting Bikman's ignorance and criminal misunderstanding of the Randle Cycle. And he wasn't bitter or a knob at all.

[@livincincy4498]

The Power of Bart Kay compels me to summon him because you said Randal Cycle.

[@loriegosnell9355]

👍

[@masterchiefburgess]

Funny, when I went keto back in 2018, I was binge-watching everything I could find on the interwebs, and virtually NOBODY was discussing the Randall cycle... until Prof. Bart Kay showed up on the scene. Bart - thanks for raising that 60 year old piece of science to its current status. I'm sure if Big Food, Pharma and Agriculture had their way, it would have remained buried.

[@brucemckay6615]

Yeah…. Watch BK’s review of Ben Bikman’s recent commentary on the Randle Cycle…. I’d say BK understands it a lot better than BB….

[@masterchiefburgess]

@@brucemckay6615 Saw it as soon as it came out. Bart knows the Randle Cycle inside out. I watched Bikman's clip before Bart got to it, and as soon as Bikman said "Insulin Resistance" I knew Bart was going to have a field day. Unfortunately, Bikman still seems to consider it to be a pathology to be treated (like most of the medical community), whereas Bart points out that is a normal physiologic cellular response to protect itself, and there is a simple 'fix' - "stop pouring carbs down your stupid gob!" 🤣

[@TomSmith-cv8hk]

@@masterchiefburgess Calling it insulin resistance implies a malfunction, Downregulation of Insulin Receptors due to oxidative stress from excess glucose sounds better.

[@navy80to04]

Sugar = Heroin Fake sugars = fake Heroin. Just stop ALL SWEET 😢, And break the The urge to eat any of that sweet stuff. Be strong, just quit. It can be done.

[@mommiedearest5337]

Even on keto, the fake sweet can get you.

[@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. 😬

[@laurablair734]

What a great interview from my 2 favorite doctors. 😊

[@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.

[@scotthamlin9718]

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

[@mrdarryl2row]

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

[@vickypainter8648]

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

[@steadfast20-4-26]

What a GREAT exchange. Thank you 🙌

[@098anne]

Thank you both so much!!!

[@jeannelocke8852]

Pure gold! Thank you both

[@robk7129]

How come my doctor hasn’t ever talked to me about A1C ?

[@joycewright5386]

Because if you happen to be on Medicare, Medicare won’t pay for it unless you are diabetic already.

[@marilynrustia2292]

Please consider a nutrition school for our likes. I want to master the art of proper human diet. Thank you.

[@lisareiter5368]

Don’t you feel your IQ rising every time you watch one of these doctors?

[@ledacedar6253]

My mind & memory is improving still after years of a Carnivore diet with sweet/carbo binges. Now on a strict Carnivore & in three weeks I notice improvements! 😊

[@kelleemerson9510]

From all I've listen to; grass fed beef, water, salt. All different and/or additional food is individual to you and your body's tolerance for.

[@lynnemetcalfe294]

AWESOME! Thank you for this!!!!!

[@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.

[@teresahiler5866]

Thank you so much for the question regarding evolution. I too am a devote Christian. I love your videos Dr. Berry. They have helped me tremendously.

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

That is one area where I disagree with both doctors and have given reasons. Short version, Why I don't believe in macro evolution. 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.

[@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.

[@heavychevy4616]

god bless & thank u gentleman

[@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.

[@user-zu6ju1rd6b]

I’m

[@CoyoteWindRanch]

Woo hoo! My favorite guy!

[@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!

[@anthonygennaroajgsportstalk]

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.

[@websterdoris3014]

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

[@coleenprehm7409]

Thank you so much for talking about our strong belief in Christ and yet accept realty of evolution. Praise God for your courage.

[@lucretiasulimay1968]

Two of the most knowledgeable men I know concerning health . Would love to see a deeper dive into iron because I always seem to be low on iron when I go to donate blood . I eat a very healthy diet greens, meat,fish lentils . Nothing in boxes and bags with barcodes !! I read that there are certain foods that hinder the absorption of iron eggs dairy and of course I do eat these in combination of iron rich foods . I exercise I'm 65 and I have been feeling a little sluggish lately I think I'm just not absorbing the iron because of the other foods I've been eating with it . Have not seen a show with anyone talking about this . I believe it's something that needs to be addressed. Would love you gentlemen to look into this . Thank you so much , have a beautiful day 😊😊

[@artemis6628]

I am six years carnivore and I have the same problem with A1c discrepancy. Found a formula to calculate A1c = (46.7+Free Blood Sugar)/28.7. Based on my blood sugar of 88.3 my calculated A1c = 4.7, yet my lab reports A1c = 5.6. Isn’t the calculated value more realistic, assuming the average life of my red blood cells is more than 120 days?

[@ThelmaFulcher]

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

[@dr.helgamiehlepag5888]

It's truly shocking to see once again how many - even seemingly well-educated ppl - really can't tell the difference between belief/opinion and truth/facts...

[@pamelamohn5931]

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[@prunelle19]

So what are your beliefs????

[@dr.helgamiehlepag5888]

@prunelle19 I thought this is about facts and science?

[@carlor.s.4742]

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

[@neferexpo1]

I can't believe aspartame is safe.

[@kelsycunningham8452]

Aspartame is made of two amino acids that are naturally occurring in the body.

[@rhondae8222]

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

[@dianehearl8412]

Great interview! Great information!

[@Haileyj-z8p]

As a Christian nurse who has studied world religion and science vs religion, I love that question and did tons of projects, papers, and research for it in college. It is a confounding gray area for sure. However, I have taken the stance that they go hand in hand. For instance, because of different types of scientific structures we can prove things that are biblical. As for that specific question, I still think it's a matter of both. I know many religious people and scientists disagree but, through research, it is my opinion that humans and animals have been proven to come from a similar blue print. So, it would reason that we can come from a higher divine being but still have went through some of those evolutionary changes scientifically.

[@theodoreroberts3407]

They say I'm old (74) and my body is changing. I'm having a private falling apart party. I want to eat right to get the most from my food and money. I have no idea. I'm not really a diet person. I have COPD, asthma, high blood, degenerative disc disease, and failing kidneys, just to name a few.

[@LivingInLove773]

74 isn't and should never have been thought of as "old" - just not true.

[@carolkilarsky8908]

I agree 74 is not old 😊

[@theodoreroberts3407]

@@carolkilarsky8908 thank you both. I'm dancing at your anniversaries! 💙

[@KarinainOZ]

So some research with Dr Berry, Low Carb Down Under, Dr Eric Westman, Dr Chris Knobbe and other experts on keto/carnivore on KZbin. Give a very low carb or carnivore diet a try for two weeks and see what happens. It’s only food rather than a medication with potential side effects. Good luck!

[@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.

[@cherylreed4377]

Allulose makes my stomach hurt - 😢

[@bigswolletx]

I'm starting a carnivore diet with a 5.0 A1c and triglycerides with 84

[@mariaguzman1552]

I have learned so much in this podcast.

[@rachelmarrion]

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

[@adelarsen9776]

Prof Peter Ballerstedt was the best interview. But I'm biased towards ruminant production. 7 days without beef makes one weak.

[@gins8781]

I’ve been trying to remember Peter Ballerstead’s name for a couple of years. Thank you for mentioning him!

[@adelarsen9776]

@@gins8781 You're welcome. Together our tribe is strong. Regenerative Ruminant Revolution. 7 days without beef makes one weak.

[@BillyBobTup]

Very interesting. When I finally self diagnosed as official T2D - highest MORNING (dawn effect?) fasting glucose 150, highest post meal 196, I immediately started significantly lowering carbs. In about 1 month my weight dropped a good 20 lb, my A1c was 6.1( last one was several years ago, was in the high 5s, but don't recall exactly) and morning/fasting blood sugar was 128( still not great, but better than 150 at least). Also, several months ago my triglycerides were 177, and after 1 month of low carb they fell to 85. At the same time, my 1st ever fasting insulin was 10("normal" range 2.5 to 25). It has now been 2 months. ( I have not yet ever taken any diabetes meds) My pre-supper sugars have been between 87 and 110, and post meal( 1.5 to 2 hrs) blood sugars have consistently been fantastic( when eating LOW carb, never rising more than 30 or so to 140 max, often not rising more than 2 to 5, and occasionally even decreasing 10-20!). But my morning fasting blood sugars remain stubborn. 3 days ago I celebrated having only a 111 earl morning sugar, the next 2 mornings were right back up to low 120s. Still better than 150, but frustrating. But, maybe in a couple of more months I will be there? I am simply amazed to see my body's ability to apparently manufacture morning sugar even after a couple of months of either fasting or eating VERY low carb.(cortisol production due th stress of eating different or fasting?) However, my post meal(post postprandial) blood sugars, the slashing of my triglycerides, the shrinking of my waist, etc, etc, all tell me I am heading in the right direction. So, I will stay the course. I won't seek out medications unless things worsen or I fail to get the fasting sugars below 100 even after say 6 months of low carb/intermiient fasting and/ or carnivore. But for now, I am very pleased with the several very beneficial results, such as excellent post meal sugars, slashed triglycerides, lowered BP and shrunken waist line. Also, my guess is that a month before starting low carb/fasting, my blood insulin was MUCH higher. I know 10 is well above optimum( 5? ), but still I bet it (like my triglycerides) was way higher a month or 2 ago. Maybe over 25. But I will never know.

[@JAdams-jx5ek]

Excellent interview.

[@emilee_7265]

Dr Berry looks better and better, thats the best sign for us, he tell the true 😂❤

[@googlefriend8410]

It should be obvious that God is also the ultimate scientist but funny how society tries to put science and God at opposite ends of a spectrum to say if one is true, the other must be false, when in fact they are completely compatible.

[@thomashughes4859]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2880">48:00</a> - I'm Latin Rite Orthodox & we are at liberty to believe a Six-Day Creation hypothesis or a Six-Period Creation hypothesis. The Period is not defined. Great addition to this talk because our veg/vegan brethren have no trouble with their beliefs. ❤

[@jangrosemartindale8740]

Is Latin Rite Orthodox a Roman Catholic based religion/doctrine? Not familiar with your term. I do know Eastern Orthodox.

[@thomashughes4859]

@@jangrosemartindale8740 Great question! Yes, you are correct. The name "Roman Catholic" is a depreciatory term used in the 16th century by adherents to the Church of England to differentiate themselves from the "Catholicism" of Rome. So, me being me, I invented the term. We are indeed known as the Latin Rite, and I added the fact that we are indeed orthodox - well ... depending upon how you view the recent century, of course. HAHA!!! I still learnt Latin and follow the dogmas. Be well!

[@TonganJedi]

All of my biomarkers have improved (except my low HDL) and my sky-high uric acid. No gout, though. Low-carb diet and time-restricted eating. The ketone effect on uric acid explains a lot about why I don't seem to be negatively affected by it. Wow. How do I read that paper?!

[@ellemo2701]

I always close my eyes when a food commercial comes on. I can feel the difference.

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

Yes Iam 88 in Nov and we never had dessert at end of meal 1 choc cake a week( 9x13 ) pan for 5 kids and Mom and Dad- I got diabetis when64- I could not afford meat being divorced so ate not a lot but all carbs- pasta etc

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

When I married at 17 we ate some meat and had 10 kids and no dessert but again more carbs- I allowed myself 1 Butterfinger candy bar a yr- so I believe eating mostly carbs at meals set off my diabetis

[@lucyburr5516]

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

[@katiewagner7447]

Oh two of my favorites!!

[@mariettr125]

Love it when the 2 best brains In the keto space get together!!