Dr. Eric Westman - 'LCHF and Diabetes: Theory and Clinical Experience'

Dr. Eric C. Westman is an associate professor of medicine at Duke University Health System and director of the Duke Lifestyle Medicine Clinic.
Dr. Westman combines clinical research and clinical care to deliver lifestyle treatments for obesity, diabetes and tobacco dependence. He is an internationally known researcher specialising in low-carbohydrate nutrition and is co-author of 'The New Atkins For A New You', 'Keto Clarity' and 'Cholesterol Clarity'. He has also helped do several high-quality scientific studies on low carb.
Dr. Westman is currently the vice president of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and a fellow of the Obesity Society and the Society of General Internal Medicine.

[@MM-mn4ts]

I’m just walking in to the hospital where I work, wishing desperately that things were different. Thank you, Dr. Westman.

[@alphacause]

Clinical evidence is always so convincing, so it is nice to see a physician that has so much clinical success with a low carb diet, thus providing substantial evidence of its efficacy. Thank you Dr. Westman for all the work you are doing, taking the low carb theory and putting it into practice.

[@wobbler1972]

This is the sort of presentation that my diabetic friends might just watch if I showed it to them. Thank you Dr Westman and LCDU for sharing it.

[@thalesnemo2841]

spirals 73 Sad that some people don’t accept the evidence plainly in front of them.

[@jonilarsen-haikarainen8733]

Tomorrow is 1 month of Keto for me. I have lost 20Kg (about 44 lbs) 8 years of insulin treated T2D down from 70 units of insulin per day, down to 0. Metformin down to 1/3 of my usual daily dose. + Never got the "Keto flu" + Never got constipated. + severe back pain gone + bad join pains gone + muscle aches gone + after the 3rd day, no cravings for carbs. + I feel great! The whole process has been very easy for me. - I feel a bit guilty. Has it been too good/easy for me? - I need to get a new wardrobe soon. I'm expecting the weight loss the next month to be much smaller. But that's ok. I'm not doing keto as a temporary fix. This is my life now!

[@jaydee2620]

Same and I’m cold now cuz I’m not fat !!

[@cynthiatower1912]

I have been a diabetic for 20 years. My HgA1C is the lowest it has been in 5 years on LCHF.

[@noreenk9653]

I just started this ‘Keto Medicine’ and wish I had a Doctor like Dr.Westman. I’m going off Metformin while eating a LCHF Keto diet. I know I’ll be a “former diabetic” very soon. I’m getting moderate exercise a.m.a.p. on my journey. I don’t have a great deal of weight to lose, but 15 lbs. seems a lot to me. I’m so glad to have found this in my own, as most Doctors have no idea about this.

[@noreenk9653]

I’ve been on Metformin for a couple of months, and don’t want to “have to” take medication any more. I just started this LCHF diet for my own health. Thank you Dr.Westman for this information!

[@antonea808]

I'm so thankful to Dr. Westman. He's truly doing this to educate and help people. I hope his adapt program grows because more people need this!

[@janericchannel4513]

Thank you Dr. Westman for your continued leadership in the weight loss community.

[@garyscole]

Thank you for presenting information that I can understand. I am one of those newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics that (via KZbin) learned the value of a LCHF approach for treatment. Today my A1C, BS, and BP are in the normal range. Only by ignoring what I was instructed to do by medical protocol am I able to make this claim. Thanks for your bravery to go against the tide. ❤️

[@cesarwarrior3723]

Gratitude for the information, awareness, and love for health and well being

[@PorkChop71912]

I lost 140 lbs living LCHF.

[@aishaahmed3507]

that is wonderful, was it hard to start? Is it expensive to stay on this kind of diet? how did you get started? did you follow the book or KZbin or something else?

[@PorkChop71912]

***** I'm afraid I don't know. I do know I lost a lot of muscle mass because I was still learning how to eat, and I didn't have my protein dialed in correctly. Now I eat about 1 gram of protein per kilo of body weight.

[@aishaahmed3507]

thank you for your reply, I am happy for your weight loss journey, take care

[@PorkChop71912]

Aisha Ahmed I was at point of do or die. I have two daughters that I was afraid I wouldn't be there for so I had to do it. Getting started I had serious withdrawal issues regarding sugar and carbs. It's like the flu with severe weakness. You have to keep going and know that once you're body adjust to burning fat instead of carbs, you will feel better. Cost wise, I don't think it's more expensive. I eat all manner of meats. I buy the fattiest cuts, which can be cheap. I buy thighs and drumsticks, ground beef steak and so on. The expense comes in with real butter, heavy cream, and I make my own pork lard which is only $1.00 per pound. Coconut oil isn't cheap, but I only buy a quart per week. Bottom line is most people spend more money on entertainment than good nutrition. I can't begin to tell you how much better I feel now.

[@PorkChop71912]

Aisha Ahmed thanks I wish you the best. I forgot to mention, I got started with the book titled A new Atkins For A New You.

[@PorkChop71912]

I was heading toward type 2 diabetes, so rather than taking a suppliment, or drug to "make it better", I stopped the habits that were causing the problem. Fix the problem at its source, don't medicate it.

[@carmencorona9343]

Bacon Bandit h

[@rido6147]

Thanks for airing info on line

[@helenamoniqueclarke8135]

I lost over 5 kilo last month on keto.💪👍

[@Podcast_Summary03]

Still you are having LCHF diet

[@edwardtonkin220]

I went from a1c of 9.2 to 5.3 in less than three months by following a low carb diet . I was takin 2000 mg metformin daily gave up all diabetic medication into the first three weeks of program . Went from 195 lbs to 180 lbs . Was diagnosed diabetic 12 years most likely pre diabetic 20 years .

[@kesbridge1]

this man is inspirational

[@HRPFayetteville]

the medical community doesn't know anything about food it's sad and.pathetic

[@patrickh709]

The medical community only knows drugs.

[@sotirikaragiannis2715]

thanks Dr Eric. for inspire me to go lchf diet

[@jcso119]

Life saving information

[@genet8397]

Great video. I believe everything said it true.

[@frankfromupstateny3796]

I'm an RN...and if anyone would like me to gives talks on the Ketogenic diet...I'll offer...it's not rocket science...one certainly does not need a degree to speak of this, but it helps

[@gnostie]

One does need prior clinical experience to speak of this responsibly.

[@ulyssesboco6748]

I would like to know how to decrease insulin dosage when in the low carb high fat diet

[@sigalsmadar4547]

What kind of insulin therapy are you on? You have to commit to low carb before you cut insulin or you'll just be in trouble with highs. T2? If you take basal and bolus for carbs, sounds like you cut basal in half, you won't be needing bolus if you're not eating carbs. Most therapy is chasing the blood sugars. If your BG doesn't go up after you eat, you won't need to inject! I'm Type 1 on a pump. I just bolused for the carbs I ate. Adjusted basal rate as I experienced lows. When I exercise, I lower the basal rate about 30% for one hour.

[@tommyedge2111]

It works for me .problem is people fall off the wagon to easy .they dont get instant results and fail to maintain it until it gets to be a pleasurable habit and the results and obvious benefits smack them in the face .they have been sick so long they dont remember how it feels to be healthy .if they stick with it the health returns and life returns to great feelings moods energy and no aches pains stiffness or anxiety and depression .just give it as long as it takes and you will see .can take months for long term type 2 patients dont fall off the wagon control is in your hands not the doc

[@lucialeonardi954]

Boa noite gostaria de saber qual é o meta do para diabetes tipo 2 obrigada

[@RebbeccaMr]

What is the basic definition of diabetes?

[@audreynicoletti7329]

Why not sugar alcohol? . Why total carbs and not net carbs?

[@winstonsmith7652]

Been doing Keto/Carnivore for 4 months. It's the closest thing to a miracle I've ever experienced. And no brain fog.

[@Shahkee13300]

Dr. Westman, thank you for posting this. How long does the LCHF diet take to reduce insulin levels? I've been on Keto since Feb. 28 and my insulin is still 104, fasting morning. I'm at

[@jacobstravail]

you might have what's called dawn phenomenon. what's your menu like?

[@jackwaau]

I think you mean glucose reading of a morning, caused by insulin resistance? , protein is normally no more than 20% with keto.. too much protein can stop you losing weight. about half of protein is converted to glucose.

[@Jefferdaughter]

Only protein consumed in excess of maintenance (or growth or lactation) requirements is converted into glucose - and you are right that it is easy for us to eat too much protein, until we get used to 'eating keto'.

[@Jefferdaughter]

This is not Dr. Westman's channel, so he probably did not see your question. If you are still not losing weight on the diet you mentioned, there are several things you can try: - Make sure you are not eating too much protein (excess protein is converted to glucose). -Add more fat to your diet! Coconut oil is said to be especially beneficial. But a variety of healthy fats are beneficial. (NO corn, soy, canola, or safflower oils!) - Make sure you are not eating too much, or too often, even of all the right foods. - Eliminate all fruits, all legumes (beans), all root vegetables, and all sweeteners (even zero carb sweeteners, either natural or artificial), if you have not already. - Limit the times of day you eat to 8 hours, or even 6, skipping either breakfast or dinner, whichever works best for you. - Try some days with just one meal. Some eat just a salad with olive oil, or just take coconut oil, for an 'almost' fast day. Try going a day without eating, but drink plenty of water. If this is difficult for you, you will know you are not in ketosis. Keep researching the info from good sources, like Low Carb Down Under. Hope some of these ideas are helpful to you, or others who are 'stuck' on a LCHF diet.

[@kimberlycooper4170]

Linda Parent , read the book "The Obesity Code" by Dr. Jason Fung, MD. He explains the hormones insulin, glucagon, ghrelin, leptin, and cortisol and how they cause weight gain or weight loss. The short story is fast as needed, eat keto/LCHF, get sufficient sleep each night (8 hours?), get the stress out of your life. There are additional details in the book.

[@nuriacerezoortega9918]

Que pena que no esté traducido al español!!!! Si activo los subtítulos, también son en inglés. 😞😞

[@cesarhernandez7108]

Aprende inglés, asi no te quejarías.

[@Trthsker24]

Dr. What would cause me,( mind you I still have my gallbladder), to not tolerate fats well??

[@lenorepaletta9267]

midnight blue leaky gut?

[@cesarhernandez7108]

What is health fat?

[@u8sumthinbad]

I love your videos, but you really need to put some sound in those intros. Hell, I will even write some intro music for you. I keep wanting to turn my speakers up and then "BAM" the sound comes and I am almost deaf. lol

[@patrickh709]

Sound is what you're concerned about? Give me break!

[@jaydee2620]

I myself went from 180 fasting glucose to under 125 in 30 days. In another 30 I’ll be under 100.

[@kicknadeadcat]

I almost lost 160 pounds once. But she managed to find her way home.

[@clintonhurst7810]

Hee hee!! Funny!

[@dealwolfstriked272]

What I cant understand and maybe someone here can explain is with statement that a type 1 diabetic cannot store bodyfat without insulin.If a body cannot store fat without insulin secretion then how is it that fat intake is said to not promote insulin secretion or very very little.Makes no sense.

[@PorkChop71912]

Because fat has no carbohydrate. It has no sugar content, or protein, which means it can't increase blood sugar, which means low or no insulin secretion.

[@jacobstravail]

because the glucose makes triglycerides and the liver stores this as fat

[@SaraSmilesandCreates]

+Bacon Bandit this is not true. Look up what fat intake does to insulin levels!

[@PorkChop71912]

ShakeTheLoveAround It's easier to find what carbs do to insulin levels. Fat contains zero sugars. There's nothing to dispute there.

[@PorkChop71912]

ShakeTheLoveAround maybe your thinking about protein and insulin.

[@HRPFayetteville]

well let's wait to see how popular u get ull probably get raided

[@vroberts6538]

Lots of weirdly inappropriate laughter in the audience...