Ep:27 Understanding Diabetes: Type 2 into Remission

[@Zagathon7]

This is the best Diabetes Remission video on the internet.

[@revtmyers1]

My blood glucose test at a fasted state was 112. This is after being carnivore for over a year. I also take Metoprolol Losartan and Amlodipine for HBP, which I started a little over 3 years ago taking. I recently stopped the Metoprolol and Amlodipine because I read it can affect blood glucose. Within a few days my fasted state has been as low as 87. Not that I recommend this but definitely need to checkout how medications influence it as well.

[@TheBrideofChrist7777]

I so needed this. On the same meds, my BP is high today after not taking any meds, but I think I will eliminate Metoprolol and Amlodipine and see what happens. I am losing weight and have about 60 more pounds to go. I did a 3 day fast and my BS is like 55 today. Aug my morning BS was 279 A1C 10.3. I left that doctor's office with the mind to do Keto, now I am doing Keto/Intermitten fasting/fasting thank you

[@seedofdavid8175]

Blood 🩸 back to normal because of you thanks Doc!

[@paolamolinari364]

Excellent!!! This is what we needed someone who is not afraid to tell this precious information to all of the diabetics out there suffering from the horrendous treatment most of them are currently on. 🙌

[@lawrenceross6926]

We are in total agreement with the exception of the metformin recommendation. After having taken this drug for more than thirty years, the end result was extensive neuropathy in my feet which was exasperated by my liver not being able to process vitamin B-12. Stopped the metformin and ALL other drugs three years ago, neuropathy was totally gone within six months! Love your videos.

[@harmeetk2405]

Thanks for sharing this info about metformin. I am in the process of reducing all meds while bringing my numbers down.

[@jahanzebabrar2813]

Great great great information and motivation

[@FightBackAgainstDiabetes]

*You Did Not Choose To Be Classified As Diabetic, But You Can Choose To Fight Back Against Diabetes* 💪

[@jameskantor0459]

This was very clear. Thank you for sharing number goals. I am on Metformin ER 500mg twice a day. HB A1c is 5.7% , morning blood sugar have been ranged g 112- 145 mg/md. Will work to eat last carbs, largely now from green yogurt and cow milk.

[@CrownedBrown]

I am so happy to find your channel Dr! Thank you very much!

[@pamdale5672]

Fabulous concise information. Thank you!

[@dexterandrada]

Extremely helpful... Thank you!

[@KetoKamp]

Great video Dr Cywes! Looking forward to our interview tomorrow.

[@SaleemRaza-nx2qq]

Thanks Dr. Cywes, I'll follow your diabetes remission for 90 days, hopeful t get rid of diabetes. Warmest regards Saleem Raza Pakistan

[@cathgurney6112]

Another good clear episode thank you. Off my Statins now

[@davidlouiso9650]

I have that same cup. Go Blue!

[@rana198283]

Great video. I m diabetes type 2 and on keto from last 4 months. But not getting fat adapted.

[@Stovetopcookie]

Glad I found you doc!

[@kristihackenmiller7251]

So happy to talk to you in Omaha and thank you for the phone number. Hoping my mom will call to talk to you!!

[@michaelveljovic]

I am viewing Jersey Channel Islands UK.

[@susancomis2841]

Thanks so much!

[@MichaelButchin]

If I am on statins for hypercholesterolemia, is it safe to come off them to help increase my insulin sensitivity? I live and work in Beijing, but I do see a cardiologist once each year when I visit America. I have already been working with intermittent fasting, and gradually "keto-cizing" my diet (my morning sugar has been solidly at 116 for the past week). But I won't be able to see my regular cardiologist for another six or seven months. I do have access to hospital services in Beijing, including obtaining my medicines, but I don't have a GP of my own.

[@zachary813]

Do leafy greens count as carbs? I think you, Dr. Cywes, said once that we can eat all the leafy greens we want.

[@michaelveljovic]

Interesting. I am 5.6%, so contemplating options.

[@parsoniareigns]

Here we go. July 22 2024.

[@Jacquelinesavoy]

I want a CGM but I am prediabetic so it is not covered. Also went off 20 mgs of stations and my numbers skyrocketed so I was afraid not to be on it... at least until a1c was normal and weight was healthy not overweight.

[@eatdafat7101]

I'm diabetic and they still don’t cover it!

[@lilboudai7366]

Dr. Cywes what about Trulicity? Should I stop taking this and just stick with the Metformin?

[@jrowlove7328]

My last A1C was 5:7 but each morning my blood sugar is around 130!

[@Psudoki]

You need to fast. Check out "Jason Fung's - The Diabetes Code" he recommends 3x 42hr fasts per week. This has done wonders for me!

[@jrowlove7328]

@@Psudoki I have health issues that prevent fasting longer than 24 hours. Thank you though.

[@Psudoki]

@@jrowlove7328 ah well try 16/8 or even 20/4. Any amount of fasting will do absolutely wonders for your health over time! How are your blood sugars today? I saw you posted your original comment a yr ago.

[@julieb4800]

I been moving off carbs last year! This year for my carbs under 15g per day with no sugar no carbs. I did have whipping cream in coffee and broccoli or cauliflower sometimes. I’m down to 8.2 just had labs done. Struggling to find a diabetic doctor. In past 2-3 years both Dr left and now I have NP. How to find a physician who will help me get into remission and follow you plan??

[@TheRealTommyBear33]

my blood work is great minus high blood sugar just messaged doctor as to why I am on all these meds especially statins as my cholestorol is lower then a person not on statins like its uber low kinda scary. never have high blood pressure either but on a pill cause of diabetes I guess. I am going keto and hopefully see if the doctor is on board if not I guess I have to find someone else.

[@jimmyjs8907]

Hi doc, Is the so called bullet proof coffee, coffee with cream and/or butter ok?

[@ryuugaminemikado8186]

Does valsartan/amlodipine affect muscle building healing?

[@arthurdameron6018]

I've been on high fat diet moderate Protein and very low carb 20 net carbs for10 months. My blood sugar hasn't improved. My latest A1C was 7.3 and my Total cholesterol was 310. Any ideas why my blood sugar levels are not improving? Also haven't lost weight

[@marianne1959]

I cut back on fat to lose weight. Your OWN fat is what you want to utilize . I also cut out ALL dairy....HWC and cheese keep me from losing

[@aprilgarcia4523]

I can't afford a cgm😪

[@lizakiesling1289]

Take 1000 mg 2 x of Metformin even if becoming carnivore after 2 years strict keto if A1C 5.9.

[@amychristensen9645]

Please help! I haven’t had any sugar and near zero carbs for 23 days now, fasting 16-20 hours, one meal a day. My bs is still 170-200; even a few hours after meal. Is it going to come down on its own? In more time? Would metformin help get it going? Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

[@julialothamer5656]

Amy, I have the same issue. 25+ yrs on insulin as a type 2. Finally decided to treat with keto against Drs wishes. Only taking metformin now (been on that for many years too) I have been listening to Dr Fung & Dr Boz and intermittent fasting for a year now. I have changed it up recently and am eating 1 meal every other day and my blood sugars are finally coming down! I'm extremely insulin resistant from years of unnecessarily injecting insulin.🙁 *Edited to add that I am down 59# and now have a BMI of almost normal at 25.4. Blood sugars are still my issue though they are way down but still running fasting 110-140 and up to 165-180 after eating for a few hrs after eating. I wouldn't suggest you fasting 48 hrs yet, but increase your fasting window slowly & see if that helps.

[@amychristensen9645]

Julia Lothamer Thank you so much! I will keep on, it gets frustrating but I know it would be worse to go back to the SAD and I do feel better overall even though the scale and bs doesn’t seem to show any signs of progress yet. What an awesome job you have done, that is inspiring and hopeful to me! All the best to continued success and thanks so much again!

[@multispeciesangler]

Some people are so insulin resistant, that we may need more assistance. First, metformin is probably what you should have been prescribed. This may help you significantly. If you don't want to take that med, berberine is a supplement that may help. What needs to be done is weight needs to be lost. It may just be a pound but removing the extra energy that is stored in our adipose tissue...needs to be used. It is the storage sites for this energy that has become dysfunctional. To fix it the fat cells have to shrink down....through weight loss.

[@amychristensen9645]

Jason Moore thanks! I’m gonna look for that supplement, start moving more, and continue keto/carnivish omad & intermittent fasting!

[@ale189251]

@@amychristensen9645 I guess u can add 1 teaspoon appelcidervineger in a glas of water with ur meal. Can help a little.

[@jennifersommerville5242]

18/6 okay for pregnant moms? I'm doing all the things on your list, except this.

[@donhenhawke3385]

I wonder what's the significance of the letter M on that beat up water jug?

[@mlgessner69]

University of Michigan, 8:44

[@bondjane007]

How can I get a CGM? I am very poor & my doctor would not o.k. it since I am only insulin-resistant?? If U drink decaf coffee with almond milk or coconut creamer ruin a fast??

[@kelley8223]

For anyone wondering now - I paid $75 out of pocket for freestyle libre sensor. An app on your phone can replace the reader. It would be $150 a month if you can get a prescription for it.

[@chompnormski]

Competition lowers prices

[@Jacquelinesavoy]

Statins

[@Jacquelinesavoy]

Stations not stations

[@bondjane007]

Should I give up all fruit??? I am not big on eating dead critters, but since the CV-19 I am getting food delivered to me & most of it is a high protein meal. Fish, chicken pork, beef, eggs turkey. Yes, they include some veggies & potatoes. I dump the potatoes, the pancakes but I do still eat the rice. Have you heard of Dr. John McDougall, who speaks of how great a starch diet is for people? Goes back into history about eating corn etc... Your thoughts regarding a starch diet?? I would love to eat potatoes, rice & bread all the time, but I know for me it is not a good idea. Can someone like me who is insulin resistant & taking metformin ever b able to eat carbs again without serious problems?? I would like to contact U, but not sure U would accept my insurance if U R charging people to chat. I would assume U R. Thanks for the insight also... I love learning & hearing different points of view regarding diabetes a terrible disease!! It steals everything from a person. I have lost 2 people I knew from diabetes. Not knowing & not doing the right things to take care of themselves.

[@deleonmiriam]

Does anyone know if he talks about GTT (Glucose tolerance test) in any of his videos? I am wondering if those who are able to “reverse” diabetes would be able to pass a GTT or just not be considered diabetic because of a low A1C.

[@nolasavedmysoul]

Miriam de León I’m guessing it’s the latter. I have “reversed” my diabetes and have an a1c of about 5 (it was 10.2 last year) but if I ever have carbs, it shoots up so I know I’d fail a gtt.

[@deleonmiriam]

Kavita thank you for your response! I had GD with all of my pregnancies, after my first my GTT came back as prediabetic, after my second it came back as diabetic, oh I cried so bad! Then my doctor ordered and A1C which came back as 5.2 and insulin level of 1.7 (I am not sure but it was on the low end) anyway, the told me I wasn’t a diabetic and that my body will probably go back to normal over time when the baby was older. The thing is.... I still worry that I am, and that I will never be able to pass a GTT . Maybe it’s something dumb to be concerned about.

[@deleonmiriam]

Kavita also congratulations!!!! What an amazing accomplishment to get your numbers from over 10 to 5

[@nolasavedmysoul]

Miriam de León I don’t think it’s silly to be concerned. Diabetes sucks and you might just be more prone to it if you end up eating a lot of carbs. So it might just be something you have to be aware about and stay low carb to avoid it. I don’t know much about GD though.

[@nolasavedmysoul]

Miriam de León also, thank you! I went from a normal a1c in September of 2018 to 10.2 a1c in June 2019. It was kinda crazy. Went keto right away and in 3 months it was normal again. But it’s something I’ll have to watch now for the rest of my life 😬

[@Eli-fu2et]

Third

[@v.a.n.e.]

#1.

[@multispeciesangler]

2:55 carbohydrates are what caused your T2. This may or may not be true. The simple answer here is that a positive energy (fat and carbs) balance has been achieved. Then the subcutaneous adipose tissue became 'over full.' That then caused the adipcytes to become dysfunctional which then caused insulin resistance and the downward spiral into complete metabolic dysfunction. It is very sad for me to see medical professionals that don't even understand how the condition starts...who think that carbs caused it. FYI if a person cannot tolerate carbohydrate, it doesn't mean that carbohydrate caused it.

[@deekap8387]

Jason Moore - Thank you for your insight. I am a thin prediabetic vegetarian with an a1c at 6.2. I have been exercising and is on a low carb diet. I tried Berberine and it doesn’t bring my post-prandial sugar. I dont have any more weight to lose. Any advice? Thanks.

[@multispeciesangler]

@@deekap8387 there is a Facebook group called Understanding Diabetes. They have a lot of rational scientific information. Check it out. Protein is a typical problem with vegetarians and vegans. It is extremely difficult to activate protein synthesis from eating just plants and eggs and such. The plant protein is not good for bioavailability. We need 2.7 grams of leucine to activate protein synthesis to build muscle and bone. Folks with insulin resistance have an energy surplus in their bodies. Proper protein increases insulin sensitivity. Exercise is a huge contributor to insulin sensitivity as well. Thin T2s should always be checked for for T1 as well.

[@deekap8387]

Thanks Jason. Will do!

[@thakraken6995]

You need to re look at that study you're basing your hypothesis on. You also need to re evaluate how insulin works with the macronutrients

[@multispeciesangler]

@@thakraken6995 what? Stop looking at the condition as insulin based and you'll understand the theory. The insulin hypothesis falls on it's face repeatedly.