Dr. Benjamin Bikman - 'How insulin resistance interacts with metabolic health'

[@RhowenaYabut-P]

As a GP practicing in Australia, i have shifted my attention from glucose-centric to insulin-centric model and i can attest to better health (even Diabetes Remission) amongst my patients. De-prescribing medications is now my favourite clinical goal. Thank you to Dr Bikman, Low Carb Down Under & Dr Brukner’s Defeat Diabetes Research 💫 Understanding metabolic health has made me become a better doctor. Let’s all continue the ripple effect, spread it around, one individual at a time 🌍

[@helenahandkart1857]

I hope many gps follow your example!👍

[@CairnsLobster]

That's a awesome comment mate! It's one patient at a time and one GP at a time!! Andre

[@hutwarum]

Hi Mate, good on you. I’m a GP in Australia as well. I’ve been telling my patients to stop processed foods, seed oils and low carb for the past year. And the ones who buy in to my message, are literally being cured of obesity, diabetes and hypertension. Better than any chronic disease management plan or Team care arrangement!

[@Peekaboo-Kitty]

My Doctor told me 8 year ago: "Once a Diabetic, Always a Diabetic." So I just stopped trying ... and now I really am a Diabetic for Life. 😡

[@pamelamechling958]

Hurray!

[@petramaas8574]

My father was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with his first heart attack. Over ten years he went from pills to insulin injections and died of his second heart attack. I now realize that doctors contributed to his early death, but that was 50 years ago. They didn't know better, doctors nowadays should. Thank you for spreading the knowledge.

[@jamesgordon8867]

So many die like this! Doctors don't think like this & the patient loses

[@pobrien864]

My first indication of a problem was when I was first diagnosed with high blood pressure with no explanation other than “you are getting older”. It took a few more years but I eventually presented with elevated blood sugar and A1C approaching pre-diabetic levels. At this point I realized I had to do something or like so many others I would be put on drugs to regulate blood sugar and insulin which I decided I would never do. That is when I “discovered “ the low carb and keto diet community and realized reversing this progression is actually possible. Still dealing with metabolic syndrome but making progress.

[@retirementpirate3665]

Check out the new American Diabetes Society. Dr. Ben Bikman sits on the board.

[@jobrown8146]

Thank you. I listen to lots of videos like this and even though I hear some of the information multiple times, I am continually adding to my understanding by hearing things again.

[@clairehachey2189]

Am a bit late in viewing this, but wanted to say a word about Canagliflozin, a SGLT2 inhibitor. I was diagnosed with T2D about 3 months ago. Along with prescribing Metformin, which reduced my appetite to 0, the doctor added Canagliflozin to help further decrease my BS levels. After reading the myriad possible side effects and other information in the pamphlet that came with this medication, it clearly states that there is a risk factor for developing DKA if you are : on a very low carbohydrate diet, have been fasting, are eating less of if there is a change in your diet. I fit all 3 criteria and no longer feel safe taking this medication. The Dr doesn't want to hear about how totally changing my way of eating is helping to reverse my T2D, even though I have lost 20 lbs so far. As a former nurse, I know I'm not supposed to stop taking medication without first consulting with a GP, but I no longer feel safe taking this SGLT2 inhibitor.

[@michaelcummings212]

Claire, As a diabetic, it’s now your job to control your blood sugar. Test frequently, before and meals and morning and evening. If insurance limits the number of test strips, the cheap meters and cheap test strips on Amazon work just fine. Dr Bernstein’s “Diabetes Solution” book will tell you a lot more than your doctor. Good luck!

[@michaelcummings212]

Before and 70 to 90 minutes after meals.

[@wagonload9]

You choose what goes into your body!

[@robertwood9984]

Medicine and Dr's have taught us to be afraid of our own bodies. That is shameful and derelict on Our part. You are the Captain of the vessel you are in, Not the Dr. Dr's are contractors. We contract them to help us with our health. As any contractor. If the Boss (You) don't like the contractors efforts, you fire him. To do this properly you must educate yourself. That education is not accomplished in a month, but years to lay an adequate foundation. Dr's are good for gunshot wounds, knife wounds, broken bones. We have elevated them to the status of gods. So wrong. 100 years ago it was common place for women to properly care for, diagnose problems and treat horses. Now, we are afraid of our own bodies. We aggressively seek comfort. Your Dr will not heal you, only treat you. Do you want to heal? Then you must shoulder more responsibility. It is easier just to lay back and allow yourself to be treated. In that scenario, you do not have to study or think. I want to heal, and will apply myself. There is a world of information out there. You must vet that information, not all of it is correct.

[@bikecontroller3268]

It's never too late to go low carb. Change Dr, get off meds, see diet dr website, TED talk Sara Hallberg Throw away the Guidelines . Prick your fingers , monitor your BS yourself. I like Accuchek, it's simple.

[@cattleprods911]

Dr Ben speaks with great clarity, I’ve learned so much from him, thanks for uploading!

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

I'm surprised the auditorium is not packed. Maybe many watching online rather than in person.

[@givemethejob3293]

If this was in London as it sounds from the conversation it was not well publicised because I would have attende8

[@vikidevries4441]

Please read the book written by Ben Bikman "Why we get sick "🙌 And give this book to your GP!

[@bufenuf642]

Professor Bikman has that certain tone that only comes from a person who is convinced that she/he is speaking the truth. Truth that comes from personal investigation that spans years and comes from daily study. Among the respected influencers in this space, Bikman completes the circle of truth. May you all live long and healthy and happy!

[@itsikrafael.]

I've always loved you slides doc. Can't get it wrong with those. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@pamisntcraiganymore]

I asked my doctor to stop metformin. I take the max dose. My worst problem is that I have terrible, low energy. I didn’t know until recently that metformin is contributing to this. Infuriating that my doctor does not want me to stop. Why does he not know this? I now am Ketovore so my glucose is on its way to normal.

[@di557dianebritson]

Sometimes providers are to follow protocols that were determined to give the best patient outcomes. My problem as a T2D is finding the uniqueness of my bodies reactions. One example is most diabetics get elevated blood sugars with a UTI, i bottom out.

[@gavinsymes-wizardot]

I suggest finding a doctor who understands insulin resistance, therapeutic carbohydrate restriction and metabolic dysfunction properly.

[@versewriter8123]

Look into Berberine

[@jamesgordon8867]

Exercise helps with tiredness. Low levels of metformin and tired, but improving. Trying to lower too. Photobiomodulation helps

[@bikecontroller3268]

Change Dr asap

[@pamisntcraiganymore]

Have you noticed how over the last few years the people that adopt a close to carnivore or carnivore diet have steadily become healthier looking, younger looking, more fit just by eating the diet our ancestors evolved to? I really hope to get there with my health.

[@iorch82]

Did our ancestors live until their 80's or 90's? Genuine question.

[@sportysbusiness]

@@iorch82 Yes they did. Infant mortality was high, but if they made it to adulthood, unless they were injured they lived as long as modern humans today. Anatomically, we are exactly the same as we were 100,00s of years ago.

[@nwcountry]

can't get enough of Dr. Ben Bikman, I am doing so much better since I first got T2 Diabetes, found Ketogenics, and then found out about Insulin resistance when Ben's name, and videos were shared with me. The rest is a history of my recovery into a much healthier body after going on 4 years, and I am almost 72 year old female ;)

[@karenohanlon4183]

I agree about the pill cabinet. I knew someone who had high blood pressure. He started on 2 pills. Over the next ten years he was up to 16 tablets per day. Tablets for heart disease then cancer then erectile dysfunction. Oh he went on to have chronic kidney disease and dreadful skin tags etc.

[@dort5436]

If this information was required for doctors and nurses the cost of medical insurance and treatment wound be greatly reduced

[@donnyrichard3143]

In UK, struggling to get C-Peptide testing or more info. What equipment is needed to test myself?

[@TagiukGold]

It's a test used to diagnose Type 1 diabetes.

[@Peekaboo-Kitty]

The Food Companies told us that we have to eat 3 times a day which is a great big Lie! Our Ancestors only ate ONCE every 2-3 days and that's if they were lucky. No surprise we are sick as fat dogs eating all day long!

[@bikecontroller3268]

As children we were told NOT to eat between meals. Really.

[@sarahg1077]

I love your work Dr. Bikman and have been following you for awhile now. Recently I have heard numerous people saying that insulin resistance comes from excess dietary fat consumption and not from carbohydrates. Can you shut that idea down?

[@givemethejob3293]

Brilliantly explained

[@johnnyworzel3741]

Any chance of a two minute summary?

[@bikecontroller3268]

Go low carb. Take less meds.

[@surfinwaves4769]

Brilliant! Thanks.

[@ssa8479]

I have hypertension, but none of the other markets of metabolic syndrome. I was on med for hypothyroidism for 17 years, currently weaning off under the care of an endocrinologist who is the first doc I found who believed me that I may be on an overdose or should not be on it at all, and that it may be causing the high BP. Getting the full thyroid panel done in a month, not just the TSH the primary care doc orders. If all is well, no more Levothyroxine, then to see if the BP resolves itself in coming months. I have a low carb lifestyle, with high total, LDL and HDL cholesterol, low triglycerides, low insulin.

[@judydbaker7369]

Thank you! Inspirational and gives confidence that this can be controlled by real foods and our diets. What would be the recommended carbohydrates per kg for an at risk prediabetic? Again, thank you for the education!

[@wagonload9]

20 grams of carbs is ketogenic

[@bikecontroller3268]

Any low carb diet can show lower BS quickly. Don't worry about carbs per kg. Just cut out the bad carbs , like sugars, pastries, pasta flour products, some breads, and so on, easy to research on line, see Diet Dr website, Sara Hallberg etc .Can measure the carb content of various foods go to USDA Food Data Central, legacy foods. Get kitchen scales . Job done.

[@siobhancleary3018]

Thank you so much

[@zacthewolf]

So many microphones, so poor audio :( Otherwise great talk

[@siobhancleary3018]

I hear it well in NY AN ODD IN AND OUT

[@endlrls]

It's almost like it has a harsh noise gate on it

[@MyContestPix]

They should have plugged the mic into the camera instead of recording the auditorium sound.

[@brucemckay6615]

Yep…. Sounds like its been compressed really hard…. Almost like AM radio!!!

[@magsrankin6166]

Might it be your local audio set-up? Fine, this end.

[@mmomike5334]

Questions: At the cellular level, 1. What mechanism makes the cell take in less and less glucose in a high insulin environment and 2. How do cells recover from this (on low carb diet) and 3. How long does this recovery take

[@bikecontroller3268]

1] A mystery still. 2] Alternative mech used by cell , ketones etc instead of glucose. 3] Low carb can reflect in low BS in days.

[@askyourselfwhatdoyoureally3542]

Can I share your content on my KZbin channel?

[@stephenrichards5386]

Ben said apple cider vinegar enhances insulin resistance. Reduces it or increases it. It's not clear to me.

[@Christensen1970]

It sounds like increases

[@doejohn8674]

It increases insulin SENSITIVITY, i.e. good for you.

[@RanjanNag-bz6vo]

Brilliant ❤

[@ld9044]

Dr! Ben !!!❤❤❤

[@Roberto-cg2gr]

Any research on how low should insulin be as an indicator for Autophagy? My lowest after 3days of fasting is 1.7

[@laurahosler1771]

How are you checking your insulin? This typically can only be done with a lab. Are you checking your ketones instead- because these are two completely different test. I’m just curious. 😊

[@mwelufelister2197]

Wow! Which is the best fasting regime for the perimenopausal woman?

[@mwelufelister2197]

​@@ericeric9208Thank you!

[@leeclaire9898]

Low carb, protein, use good saturated fats & avoid seed oils/trans fats, stop eating processed foods, wheat/ gluten. Minimize fruit, some prefer stricter diets such as keto, carnivore. It works for women and men alike.

[@SonnyDarvish]

If someone is a professor, is their title still "Dr." or should the title be updated?

[@bikecontroller3268]

Depends on the country . In UK a medical professor would be titled Professor and his dr status taken for granted .

[@michaelmcculloughphotograp8571]

@@bikecontroller3268 The word doctor in latin, docker means to teach. Phd's are the real doctors! I'm a doctor of chiropractic and have been for 40 years. I've been following Dr. Bikman for years. If people would listen and take into practice what he is saying, they will change their lives.

[@michaelmcculloughphotograp8571]

P. S. don't be confused about the photography in my name. Although I still practice chiropractic I have been a commercial photographer and drone pilot for years. At 74 I'm still running two businesses, I work out 5-6 days a week at 4:30 AM and go to bed at 8:00 PM. It's all about what we eat, digest, absorb, excrete and to the degree exposure to toxic chemicals.

[@declanmcardle]

Waist at belt line or waist 2" above belly button?

[@bikecontroller3268]

Waist at belly button is simplest.

[@Whome9991]

@ the Widest

[@Roberto-cg2gr]

Please have a research on how GKI of less than 2 can reverse insulin resistance compared with GKI of more than 2

[@wendymuilenburg7921]

Audio is so bad on this video... 😒

[@reconn3cted276]

Its not perfect but i can understand him.

[@CarisaRealtor]

My ONLY insulin resistance signs are easily gain weight and skin tags!

[@Joe-kt7zp]

I am carnivore, and learnt to eat my protein in the first 30 minutes of the morning, to not get a big inulin response, as glucagon prevents this then

[@pacesferry]

Audio is disappointing for lowcarbdownunder 😮

[@brendakemp9060]

Why can't I get my insulin into the single digits. I am carnivore. It's 28. UGH!

[@rubyhart7935]

Ken Berry MD has addressed this in a few videos. I know one reason can be dairy though.

[@doejohn8674]

It takes time! Maybe combine with intermittent fasting (16/8 or18/6) and/or regular 24 hours or more fasting periods (if you are a woman, fasting is a bit more complex, and you should get more info about it), always eat the full fat versions (so, no 'low fat' cheese e.g.),also protein can be converted to glucose (gluconeogenesis), you might be eating too much protein and not enough fat. Berberine can also help, look into it.

[@laurahosler1771]

Is this your fasting insulin number?

[@doejohn8674]

What units?? " fasting insulin levels of participants without obesity were 5-7 mIU/L (30-42 pmol/L)" (from a random website) Is it in mlU/L or pmol/L? There is factor 6 between those units, might explain.

[@Amber4]

In dairy there is lactose (milksugar). So if you consume dairy, maybe lower your intake or totally cutting it out.

[@chris24hdez]

👍

[@TheRealTommyBear33]

llmao mine looks like the high and never goes down even if i dont eat all day lol every morning without fail half the time doesnt go down till later at night and i dont even eat startchy food rarley even snack

[@Landless_Native]

Wait a minute…. If it is impossible to grow fat (gain weight) without the presence of insulin, Why don’t we start loosing fat (weight) the moment we become insulin resistant? 🤔

[@ReversingDiabetes]

You missed the worst side effects of SGLT2 inhibitors: diabetic ketoacidosis, necrotizing fasciitis and increased risk of amputation. I hit the trifecta.

[@StevenLewis-u1j]

Why does Ben keep growling at his students?

[@HML-it7te]

Arrrh, it’s just a bit of fun to keep spirits up and help keep attention span higher…hopefully. No malice here.

[@WORKOUTSOLUTIONS]

❤💪🏋️‍♂️🙏✝ GOD BE WITH US IN OUR FIGHT AGAINST INSULIN RESISTANCE ✝🙏⛪️🧗‍♂️🕊

[@Cenot4ph]

That doesnt exist, when does Ben stop calling it that. Its inaccurate

[@ding9633]

Thank god for insulin resistance 🙏

[@atomic_blonde1]

this guy doesn't seem like he's doing so well on the diet he recommends....

[@shoegal7]

You must be joking.

[@WowzaGuy]

What do you mean?

[@alanequi2786]

I have loads of respect for this guy, but he's a Creationist?? Yikes!

[@natalieh1914]

and...?

[@s.schattenprophet]

Source?

[@AdamMansbridge]

Don't expect people good at one thing to be good at others. Don't trust geologists for climate science, don't trust metabolic researchers on religion Expertise is narrow

[@danielmogos8990]

If you are creationist you have the right of eating animal flesh from God. If you are evolutionist, you have that right from whoever are your leaders (Billy and other guys) and of course that right can be revoked.

[@azgirl5265]

Why do you care what his religious beliefs are? Personal choice. He is discussing his expertise in metabolic science. Science and creation are not mutually exclusive.

[@jameshunt7884]

I have a question i was told this to day any one eles can explain this why i was told this thanks .Yes you can kick it with a routine switch and can pull through fairly quickly... Work your way up to a liter of lemon water and honey every morning to start the day then your fruit smoothie consisting of banana, orange, berries (wild blueberries) spirulina, barley grass juice powder and Atlantic dulse seaweed plus celantro if you can. And large salad for lunch each day with lime and maple syrup dressing. Keep the fats and proteins out as long as you in can and dial back your intake of nuts and seeds or cut them if possible. Put steamed spuds with your salad if it's not appetizing or you want more bulk.

[@doejohn8674]

@@ericeric9208 fully agree to your comment! I would add to avoid all "low fat" versions and go for the natural fat content (full fat milk, fatty meat, full fat cheese from raw milk if possible).

[@Cenot4ph]

Not insulin resistance Ben. You got schooled recently by Bart, learn a few things. Your explanation here is incorrect yet again by ignoring the facts of the Randle cycle. Keep on getting it wrong Ben, maybe one day

[@DMJ15-j8i]

Try again douchebag

[@CoachBen_10]

Randle cycle is so irrelevant. There is a clear and obvious transition into fat metabolism when insulin sufficiently drops low enough visa versa into glucose metabolism when insulin in increased sufficiently. There for the body is being told what to metabolize by insulin not fighting between which to use.

[@Sojourner1]

Dr. Bikman eloguently addresses the Randle Cycle in his lecture here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ3Wm6GCgqaBerM

[@shoegal7]

Schooled by Bart? The guy that wears camo gear, talks to a teddy, eats pizza and drinks beer? 😂😂

[@michaelgalloway8786]

@@shoegal7yeah, that’s the guy

[@emmasue4181]

Thank you!