Insulin Resistance TREATMENT! (Metformin vs Berberine vs Inositol... Which Is Best?!)

[@markshaker8567]

Hi HCK. I have used Metformin since 2007. In April this year i started Keto/Carnivore. As of last week my Doctor has told me i no longer need medication. Thanks to you and others that got me to this position

[@HealthCoachKait]

Amazing Mark!! 👏

[@jkq9717]

I am on my way there too!!!

[@EdenAnarchy]

That’s what my goal is right now. I’ve been on it the same amount of time & I’m only a few days into keto/carnivore.

[@brianwnc8168]

You failed to mention that simply a high fiber diet, especially diets at or above 37 G of fiber daily, tend to eliminate blood glucose control issues in most people if they also minimize eating any kind of processed carbs or sugar in their diet. Simply eliminating snacking on carbs in between meals and only eating carbs with a heavy protein and fiber, preferably carb meals before physical activity is planned, often eliminates diabetic issues for most pre-diabetics and people in the early stages of type 2 diabetes.

[@Vgallo]

It made my condition worse/

[@teresaborbon3895]

I've been doing keto and fasting for about 5 months. And my symptoms of pcos have improved so much and I've lost over 60 pounds. Be safe God bless 🙂

[@HealthCoachKait]

Amazing Teresa! 😮

[@gargijadhav202]

Omg that's awesome! I too have Pcos tried one meal a day but with carbs. I suppose keto is the only option.

[@user-mj7ok3vu2j]

@@gargijadhav202 like low carbs or any carbs? Since vegetables are also carbs… ofc not a licensed medical professional or anything, but I’ve seen videos where people talked about how they were not getting their resting metabolic (basal metabolic) needs met and they struggled to lose weight (which is supposed to help with pcos) because their body thought they were starving and ended up storing everything as fat. So maybe try what you’ve been doing with at least 2 meals a day? Hope you’ve been managing well! Good luck and take care!! 😁

[@AndyJame-vi3tj]

My oldest son is in his early 20's and he has type 1 diabetes. But thank God for this piece of article kzbin.infoUgkxVYhghKWmrUgXARZ_ydZTvmmcrw5L0I5i At first he thought he had the flu and was lying down on the bed for three days until his sister took him to the hospital. They took his blood and it was 600. What I do not understand is how he could have gotten it, since no one in the family has it. But he is winning the battle now. This is good stuff.

[@thomastipping2275]

I switched from Metformin to Berberine to eliminate digestive problems. It works just as well.

[@AlbertoMontesSoto]

Inositol at 1g doses, for me it started to affect slightly my mood at 2g doses, my mood improved exponentially to the point of taking the 2g dose in a few days I was able to crawl out of a 18ish month long depression 4g feeling better, starting to feel the glucose drops if I take it without food at larger doses 8g+ it starts to act like an anti-anxiety medication at the dose I'm taking right now, 12g, for me the best is taken with food. My mood has completely stabilized... I'm still me, I'm still sober, but stuff barely affects me, does not throws me into bad moods, I feel friendlier and able to socialize a bit more. I have a pretty bad Adult ADHD with some Autism-like symptoms... it HELPS A LOT specially in the higher doses, but it doesn't change you if you hope to wake up "adhd free".

[@void________]

You take 12 g per day = 12000 mg?

[@madlenj.4644]

hey Alberto! Happx to hear that you have found somthing which helps you. Don´t forget to cycle on and off, because it probaply builds resistance like most supps do. Very intresting whicht the dosage had an effect on your mood. I would need to test how much i need. Do you know how it works so that it decreaes depression? You found it better than berberine?

[@ruedecrisse]

Inositol also helped me with my mood although I'm taking it for PCOS.

[@moniryousefian8782]

Could you please share which brand of inositol are you taking ? Greatly appreciated 🙏

[@meggelloo]

*My daughter drinks lots of water and urinates with the same rate, there are no other symptoms to show if those have anything to do with diabetes. This is a good information that I have gone through **Diabets.Care** She is 2 years 9 months, hale and healthy, have not done any blood test. But I am not certain if one can get diabetes at such a tender age. Please I will like to know more on that*

[@AlbertoMontesSoto]

I would recommend a visit to a clinic of any kind and ask for A1c as a minimum... nobody would know online without any of that information...

[@autumnrichelle1097]

T1d can happen at any age… I got it when I was 5, and definitely had symptoms that no one seemed to notice/care about

[@SamanthaSweetAnne]

Children have smaller bladders. Also anxiety can cause her to go more frequently.

[@LAVirgo67]

When my doctor told me that I was a diabetic, it was my 'come to Jesus' moment. Having diabetes on both sides of my family, I knew the problems that it created & the medications. I turned to KETO. Best decision of my life! My A1C & cholesterol is now normal. Auto-immune flare ups and body pain are not happening as often. It was worth making my dietary changes vs. taking more medications.

[@HealthCoachKait]

👏👏

[@Sunflower-zc9fr]

I was once diagnosed with pre-diabetes. I started drinking okra water regularly, cut sugar. At my following check up, I was no longer pre-diabetic. Okra s and okra water seems to help

[@celeste6445]

Wow! Very well done! 👏👏How do you make okra water though?

[@angelacross2216]

I was told to eat okra by a Ugandan friend.

[@Sunflower-zc9fr]

@@celeste6445 hi, to make okra water is easy. Just chop up about 2-3 okras. Place them in a large glass . Fill the glass with water and refrigerate overnight. Next morning the water will be very slimy. Strain the water in a glass, and this is what you drink. It helps with insulin I think but do some research. Don't throw away the chopped okras yet. Refill the glass with fresh water and repeat the process until there's no more slim. Be careful not to chop too many okras at a time. Hope this helps. 😊

[@AntoinetteCreary]

FOR how long were you drinking before you saw improvement? Any other health improvements? thanks for sharing

[@Sunflower-zc9fr]

@@AntoinetteCreary you have to drink it for at 3 months and continue doing it. Things take time to work especially natural foods. Maybe you can also check out the ketogenic diet. Its helps with insulin resistance, diabetes etc. Hope this helped.

[@metaphysicalArtist]

Berberine is NOT naturally found in turmeric. Berberine is a compound that is typically extracted from the roots and stems of various plants, such as the Berberis species (barberry), Chinese goldthread, and Oregon grape. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement due to its potential health benefits.

[@mumsdeal5169]

I dont know from where she got this information.😂😂

[@Jimbob-zn6bl]

Hi Kait!! This is my 6th year as a carnivore & lost: 102 lbs...diabetes...hbp...A.Fib. carnivore diet is the best diet in the world!!🥩🥚👍😊

[@sherdaisy8264]

I really needed this information as I am currently making lifestyle changes. I haven't taken any of these prescriptions yet because of a already existing sensitive stomach. You are really reaching people and your presentation is the best. I've learned more about my options from you then my medical resources. Thanks Kait keep them coming!

[@HealthCoachKait]

Glad you found the video helpful! 🤗 And thank you SO much for your kind words.

[@ericag.7337]

I stopped taking my metformin shortly after it was prescribed. The digestive issues was a NO for me. So, I'm just trying to get these levels down naturally through diet and exercise.

[@HealthCoachKait]

🙏🙏

[@jimb.628]

I'm type 2. Off ALL meds. Lost 45 pounds, more energy than I can remember ever having, last a1c 4.9. All this in under 4 months. Don't rely on drugs. CLEAN KETO is the answer.

[@ericag.7337]

@@jimb.628 I'm gonna try keto at some point. Congratulations to you though!

[@moreofawave]

Just remember that low carb is the key. There is a book but I can't remember the name!

[@jimb.628]

@Tony Lee the ketogenic diet. On KZbin, find Sten Ekberg, Eric Berg.

[@prestonshirley9864]

I have been taking Metformin for about two years. My latest blood work showed low hemoglobin levels and I have also started noticing more occurances of my arms and hands falling asleep in bed. I am also a competitive powerlifter and work out pretty consistently. Because of the countering effects of Metformin and exercise, and because of the apparent lowering of my B12 levels, I have decided to try Berberine. I also take Myo Inositol and Cinnamon. I am going to try this and see if I can lower my hA1C from 6.7 a couple of months ago to bellow 6 by June.

[@tonehernandez8598]

Any update ?

[@davehorton1486]

Thank you for this video, I`m type 2, so I take Metformin, and Berberine, didn`t know that I need to boost my vit, B-12.. Your awesome, I enjoy all your video`s. thanks Again.

[@KETOInTheKitchenWithJasmine]

For me, it's chromium piccolinate, and inositol. Also, zinc, and vitamin d3.

[@HealthCoachKait]

👏👏

[@warkmard-dw4dw]

Metformin also causes a vitamin B12 deficiency, which appears to be the actual cause of peripheral neuropathy

[@powerliftercarnivorecoachedgr]

Another great video by our beautiful Health Coach Kait. Thank you for all of your informative, easy to watch videos!

[@markiangooley]

Type 1 diabetic since 1970. Berberine and metformin in my case seem to matter much less than diet. They seem not to hurt. Haven’t had side-effects that I’ve noticed. I do take B12 supplements. Carnivore diet seems to help more, much more. I’m trying 3 days a week on PSMF, on my doctor’s suggestion, and that’s definitely forced me to lower my doses of insulin not just on those days. I really dislike eating essentially nothing but protein three days a week, I admit.

[@HealthCoachKait]

🙏🙏

[@Paradys8]

Great information ! Thank you very much. Been doing Keto and intermittent fasting motivated by you and it really works 🙏🏻

[@HealthCoachKait]

🤗🤗

[@shawnmckellen2536]

Have been using Berberine for over 6 months. Of course, the manufacturer wouldn't put "do not use over 6 months" on their label. Any more insight on the reason for this recommendation?

[@tammyjohnson258]

Re: Metformin and Vit B12 deficiency, Metformin affects the absorption of B12 so taking oral B12 supplement or more B12 in food doesn’t work because Metformin affects the absorption in GI system. Supplementing B12 by injection is the treatment for Metformin related B12 deficiency.

[@eldapucci3306]

Will destroy your kidneys

[@jmikew417]

I was taking metformin for 2 1/2 years. I got off of it about a week ago, and boy was I surprised at what it was causing me; my legs quit feeling tired, weak, sore and achy. My knees, back and shoulders stopped hurting. My stomach doesn't feel tight like a drum now. I felt mentally sharp again. My feet went from feeling numb to having feelings again. I no longer feel like I'm 90 years old and need a walker. All of this happened within 2 days of stopping the metformin.

[@aknaturelvr]

I wondered if you’ve researched alpha lipoic acid for glucose control. I switched to ALA from Metformin and haven’t looked back.

[@UwUPLAYZ.]

Did ala work for you? It didn’t lower BG for me but metformin does

[@aknaturelvr]

@@UwUPLAYZ. Yes. I stopped taking metformin 5 months ago and my blood sugars are the best they’ve been in 15 years. First I eliminated all sugar and processed foods from my diet for one month. Completely reset my levels. Since then I control what I eat, take my insulin and ALA, D3, B12 and magnesium.

[@Quigley999]

Hi , Kait Keep up The Great Work. 👊🏼💪🏼👏🏼👍🏼. Thanks Coach for the ❤️To all of Us 🤗😉

[@mpaco3028]

Kait, I have struggled on and off since 2008. Diet an walking worked well. Mediterranean type. 75 lb wait loss. Since then I managed walking almost 6 to 8 mi daily.....sugars started exploding! I did try metformin briefly...Didnt help. Started watching you and others boasting keto. It too worked for a bit..... Now I'm just driving myself crazy.. up/down & fasting ??? At a loss.

[@loneranger7573]

This happened to me as well around menopause. When your hormones decline you become more insulin resistant, man or woman. Consider hormone replacement if other issues are ruled out (infections, high cortisol, dehydration, low vitamin D and low magnesium.)

[@klasina55]

I have been taking Berberine and I wondered why it is not recommended to take it longer then 6 months at a time?

[@sunshinejewel2952]

Metformin saved my life. I hear all these success stories from insulin resistant folks and I don’t know if they were on metformin or not while dropping weight. Without metformin I just couldn’t lose hardly any weight , low carb felt impossible. On metformin , I’m able to at least push through low carb and don’t feel like I’m starving because the medicine is helping the little food I do eat push it’s nutrients into my cells. I hope I can be on metformin for a long time.

[@taliatalia1666]

I tried it for 3 weeks. It’s like putting a bandaid on a burst pipe. For me anyway. I’d wake up with crazy highs…. But apparently there is 2 reasons why this would happen. 1) my blood sugar dropped too low… and produced a hormone to up the insulin… so I’d wake up with 160s… I troubleshootedthis to be the case by checking at night. I use OneTouch Reveal, Which has a ton of good insights tips and help to share with your doctor. Personally I plan to go though hard/all natural route, but find it worth it in my long term health after reading recalls and side effects.

[@taliatalia1666]

Also just sharing my experience, not to undermine you, but to share information and relate. I knew I had something up and just coming to terms with it.

[@sunshinejewel2952]

@@taliatalia1666 that hasn’t been my experience. Nothing would budge unless I was on medication. The craving for carbs was too strong to go on low carb when I was off the medication . I’m now not as insulin resistant as before and I’m so happy about it. My body just loves metformin and it’s a popular drug and works for many people. Unfortunately not everyone though, but many.

[@Redcouriercat]

That's my experience as well, I dropped 45 pounds in the first 4 months on Metformin and low carb. The first 3 weeks I felt terrible with stomach upsets and diarrhoea but my body got uses to it and now it's been great. I have no intention of stopping Metformin even tho my BS numbers are in the normal range. Metformin has so many health benefits it's a bit of a wonder drug.

[@Europa1749]

I am doing very well on Metformin, was surprised there are all these other benefits associated with taking it. I've lost 40 pounds in four months and am feeling lighter on my feet and the brain fog from having high blood sugar is gone.

[@muhammadirshad603]

Well done kait god bless you i have used metformin 500gm twice and feeling good 👍

[@claremorley9845]

Very helpful Kait! 👌 thanks 🤗

[@HealthCoachKait]

🤗🤗

[@DanielleDivaFabulous]

I just started watching your videos. I love how you use EBP. Thanks for the info.

[@anasoares9387]

I've been taking 2g of inositol twice a day for insulin resistance due to PCOS for 2 months now. Not sure if it's helping with insulin because my blood sugar was still within normal levels (need to get a blood test done) but my skin has cleared up a lot so it must be doing something. It has also helped with sugar cravings and I haven't had any side effects.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing Ana!

[@AlbertoMontesSoto]

@@Freshie13 my mother was having a lot of skin issues and inositol at 4g (2g in the morning - 2g in the evening) levels she has improved a lot in the skin dryness and spots department.

[@lindagraviett5879]

😊

[@BelieveYouCanInspire]

I have been taking Hydro Berberine and Metformin planing quiting metformin in the next 6 months or so. I am doing my A1C in the next 30 days 1st since December.

[@princessash032587]

I just ordered Myo insolitol

[@messagesystem333]

Can you please cover enzymes sources either supplements or natural? Thank you!

[@julie-annclarke8673]

Great information Kait 😊

[@HealthCoachKait]

🤗🤗

[@skidmark7845]

I bought 600 mg berberine but wasn’t sure how much to take or when to take it. I see a it recommended to take before meals three times a day. I’ll try that. I did go on a carnivore diet for a week but couldn’t keep it up due not being able to stay in front of the stove for long due to back pain. I tell you what though, I lost 8 pounds in that week and I can’t afford to loose any more. I’ve already lost too much to muscle atrophy. Got to get another back surgery and I need my diabetes under control. I got metformin and glipizide just in case.

[@HealthCoachKait]

I have a video specifically on berberine coming soon! Before meals is best, you are correct.

[@cesarsantos5847]

Berberine is good and natural treatment to insulin resistance

[@HealthCoachKait]

Have you used it personally?

[@cesarsantos5847]

@@HealthCoachKait no i don t have insulin resistance

[@kimberlygause]

YES. I USED THIS LAST YEAR AFTER BECOMING VERY SICKLY WITH INSULIN RESISTANCE AFTER GETTING SICK WITH FLU IN END OF 2019. WAS SO SICK FOR OVER A YEAR, THEN STARTED USING THIS ONCE DAILY AND FINALLY GETTING STABILIZED NOW. ALSO STARTED TAKING BENFOTIAMINE AND THAT HAS BEEN GOOD TOO.

[@kustomdeluxe8489]

Fatigue by Metformin for me. 3 yrs. on 1500mg daily, A1c was 7 and always tired. Been doing Keto IF 9 months now use 500mg sometimes A1c is 5.5 ,wide awake.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Good job getting your A1c down! 👏

[@HealthCoachKait]

And your energy up!

[@alandunbar4244]

The side effect of Lactic Acidosis with Metformin is extremely rare (even at the max 2G daily dose) and is completely safe with alcohol use... Just always stick to the national guidelines about consumption of alcohol. Berberine is a risky one when you are already taking Metformin. As the two have the same impact on blood sugar, it can put you at risk of Hypoglycaemia if you take them both at the same time, Its best to space out your doages

[@almahernandez7567]

Hello, why is it not recommended to take Berberine for more than 6 months?

[@HealthCoachKait]

It just hasn't been studied for longer than that. As far as I am aware, there have been no reports of it causing harm if taken longer but just had to mention the 6 months because I saw it come up multiple times.

[@daisydawn7142]

Because it effects memory.

[@mr.fluffy770]

@@daisydawn7142 yes…. It makes you smarter

[@UwUPLAYZ.]

@@daisydawn7142 how does it affect memory? Berberine is being used as Chinese soup for centuries. Are making things up?

[@Itsadarknight]

Metformin was dreadful for me, about a week after taking it my bowel began to shut down and I ended up in hospital. Now I try to manage with a keto diet.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Oh wow I am so sorry to hear that 😥

[@glenwest1911]

Outstanding video and topic!!

[@HealthCoachKait]

Thanks Glen!

[@megancrawford7571]

Hi Kait! Could you do a video on drugs like ozempic? Thanks!

[@jrch5563]

Inositol can help you relax and calm you down and help you sleep.

[@kathyverhoff8760]

My Dad used Metformin and he's very close to having to have dialysis because of it!

[@DeKalbGal]

Inositol didn't do any difference to me but berberine reduces my numbers by 20 to 30 points

[@splatterdaynightmares]

Nothing has helped me except for eating mostly beef, eggs, and butter.

[@HealthCoachKait]

👏👏

[@shannonbailey8589]

You were incorrect about berberine coming from tumeric

[@Paradys8]

A Good source of Inositol that’s pure / fillers free? 🙏🏻 I’ve been taking Berberine for more than 6 mnt. (decreasing the dosage at times), I think it works well for me, but I feel like my body is getting used to it…

[@monokumannius4522]

I dont have diabetes and or insulin resistance because I do keto and low carb. For optimal health, do you recommend getting inositol? If yes, which form and dosage? Thanks

[@highestandbestlife]

How do you feel about chromium picolate?

[@christinekoenig5669]

I take Chromax ( Swansons brand) 1k mg.a day.

[@khankhail8799]

I am taking Metformin since 3 months 850 twice a day.now I have neurophaty. I am take gapapentin now. Maybe it's because of Metformin. Sugar is normal range now.

[@thepersianpapi]

Can you mix them in low doses?

[@margaretkoopman9154]

My PCOS came 30 years before my diabetes, but whatever. Anyways, Metformin is amazing....Keto is the way to go.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Insulin resistance comes many years before there is a change in blood sugar which is why it gets missed 🙏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/inuqqnlshdB3n7M

[@Dave_Bee]

I’m surprised ACV isn’t mentioned in this comparison

[@HealthCoachKait]

I have lots of videos on ACV 🤗

[@Dave_Bee]

@@HealthCoachKait I see them now, awesome collection of videos ! Keep um coming 💪🏻

[@NateIcke]

Just finished a 5 day water fast with 0 food! Definitely a insulin reset and everything else reset lol

[@lakshmi1791]

Any tips to sustain long fast?

[@HealthCoachKait]

healthcoachkait.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-fasting-wzg3f 🤗

[@sherindumond4290]

Metformin i developed stomach issue’s diarrhea I had to stop

[@VividAbominations]

I bought the Inositol/Choline tablets for fatty liver and to aid the nervous system. The recommended dose is 1 tablet per day, yet they are only 250mg each. Do you think it's because of the Choline? I would think 4 per day would be fine, or even 6-8 per day. After this bottle is done, I'm moving to the powder form and taking 1-2 grams per day.

[@davesmith913]

tried MF was on it maybe a year then the pain in joints set in weakness in the arms will never try it again! 500 mg Slow release 💀

[@datheamore6395]

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes when pregnant with my son and prescribed metformin because my fasting sugar was always higher than it should be even though the rest of my after meal sugars were always really good. It ried to use the medicine for a week and had to stop. The reason for stopping was that because I would get great fasting sugar readings, but then all three after meal sugar readings were high. It didn't make sense for me to screw up a whole day's sugar readings just because of poor fasting sugar. I also read up on the side effects on it and felt the ends simply did not justify the means. My son was born healthy apart from a minor surgery for a non-gestational diabetic reason.

[@tonymurray814]

Yes Metformin.

[@HealthCoachKait]

What's your experience been?

[@tonymurray814]

@@HealthCoachKait 500MG twice a day.No side affects really. I hate taking pills though and trying to persuade my Doc to allow me to go off it. One year ago in November my a1c was 12.2, had high blood pressure and bad cholesterol no’s. And I was 241 lbs. type 2. Two weeks ago check up ,normal cholesterol and blood pressure , a1c 5.7 and I weigh 185 lbs. I’m a 5’11” male. Eat a combo of Keto and Mediterranean diet. Low carb and no sugar. Feel much better. Thanks.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Great progress Tony! 👏 Keep progressing and your doctor will have no choice but to take you off of it 🥰

[@josiemoore2814]

EXCELLENT video!!! Thank you! One of the best!!

[@jarichards99utube]

Metformin..! Yet another BigPharma promoted "Miracle Drug" : ) NOT...!!! : ( And, new science says the AGING BENEFITS are also probably NOT supported. Another GREAT VIDEO. Thanks Kait.

[@TheShatry]

Does metformin treat diabetes or just lower blood sugar? I want one that cures diabetes

[@DeKalbGal]

Nothing cures diabetes, some diets can help to reduce the medication but there is no medicine that cures it

[@mariacrodriguez5500]

I have been on metformin for 4 years. Recently I read about berberine and started using it. The last couple of weeks my blood sugar has been really low. Is because I am using both metformin and berberine?

[@HealthCoachKait]

It could be!

[@rhondasilver3582]

1g of inositol a day made me crazy dizzy. Could not even work out. So I stopped using it!

[@HealthCoachKait]

Oh wow 😥

[@naheedmahmood1120]

Hi kait thanks for your reply and I’m learning so much from you can you do a video explaining how to work out net carbs and how much are in each fruit and veg we can eat on a keto deit please

[@HealthCoachKait]

I recommend tracking total carbs over net carbs 🤗

[@lauradurkin2816]

I have a rare severe autoimmune disease and I'm on 80mg Prednisone a day , therefore I'm on high dose metformin I follow a high fat , low carb ( less than 20g daily) diet anything I can do to lose weight ? The Prednisone works against me

[@reneemartin7167]

Thank you I appreciate you!!!!

[@HealthCoachKait]

🤗🤗

[@thebriangroves]

IN AUS UH TALL is actually how inositol is pronounced 💪

[@HealthCoachKait]

That might be the American pronunciation ❤️

[@thebriangroves]

@@HealthCoachKait probably lol

[@HealthCoachKait]

Americans always call me out for saying the H in herb and how i pronounce fillet… but you guys are the weird ones 😂

[@thebriangroves]

@Health Coach Kait where are you from? I'm in Oklahoma, it's like a redneck/hillbilly state so we don't pronounce ANYTHING correctly 😅.

[@HealthCoachKait]

@@thebriangroves I've lived in Australia since 2015 but am originally from Canada!

[@amyyaekel3323]

I couldn't find the video where you asked us to ask questions. So here is mine. I work nights. It is not easy for me to get 8 hours!! Most days not even 6. Can you give any advise for us folks??? Thank you so much

[@HealthCoachKait]

Yes 🙏

[@mahadeva6164]

Dear can I take nuts and Avacado before dinner thus this will help me to maintain fasting sugar ?

[@KJB0001]

Hey Kait!! Exactly how much lower will glucose go down on average? Like, if I eat a bowl of yogurt and it spikes X ng/dl amount, what will 500 mg of Berberine do after the same amount of yogurt? X-20 points? or just X-2 ?

[@KJB0001]

found an answer ish kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIS2hIKYgZWpf68

[@ballaratboy1]

I'm trialing Inositol now and will see how my BSL's respond.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Let me know how it goes!

[@ballaratboy1]

@@HealthCoachKait Ok.

[@johnnyh64]

How did it go? It’s been a year and would love an update. Thanks!

[@nedorj6957]

vit d. plus fish oil.

[@nikkip19771]

Great video..new subscriber here.. can you take berberine and inositol together?

[@VelichkaYovova]

Hi Kait! Does Berberine or Inositol affect blood sugar or they affect insulin levels? I have low to normal blood sugar, no high insulin, so if they lower the blood sugar I would not consider them. But if they may help only on insulin levels it would be great!

[@HealthCoachKait]

They can effect blood sugar because more is being taken from the bloodstream and into your cells.

[@CrystalM1917]

Me too. My blood sugar is normal and normal hga1c but I have pcos so I know it's probably an insulin issue. It's the state we are at prior to becoming pre-diabetic. Our liver is secreting higher levels of insulin to keep our blood sugar levels normal so we're not having issues with high blood sugars...YET. but the excess insulin will cause our cells to become more and more resistant and the insulin is wreaking havoc on our ovaries by increasing testosterone production. In pcos even normal levels of testosterone can be problematic bc we seem to be especially sensitive to it and it's effects on egg health specifically.

[@stevegunderson2392]

Metformin does not do anything about insulin resistance it does not treat the diabetes disease only the symptoms of having high blood sugar. It is analogous to taking an aspirin to treat the pain of having a infected cut. If Berberine actually decreases insulin resistance then it would be better than metformin. Fasting and exercize will work wonders for treating the disease.

[@amyneil7151]

My doctor put me on Met Forman specifically to lose weight & try to counteract the side effects from the many many other drugs that I am on and have been taking for over 20 years which have caused me to gain a lot of weight. I am not diabetic, nor is anyone in my family and now after I got off of the Met Forman a few months ago because I started developing strange symptoms like numbness in my hand & foot, as well as some other things and so she took me off the Met Forman about 10 months ago. Those symptoms did resolve, but I had started another medication at the same time, and I stopped them both around the same time so I cannot say for sure. But today, I just found out I have prediabetes!!! So I’m wondering, can taking metformin by a non-diabetic cause you to develop pre-diabetes?

[@HealthCoachKait]

Metformin does not cause prediabetes, no. It was likely you had insulin resistance while taking metformin (insulin resistance starts up to 10 years before it progresses to prediabetes) and it was undiagnosed. Insulin resistance could be caught years earlier if doctors would only test fasting insulin! It is extremely frustrating...

[@samanthawest2401]

Honestly, a low carb, high healthy fat way of eating is best. Avoid all grains and starches. No rice or beans. Cut out most fruits, except for berries (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberries, cranberry). No more than 20g of carbs per day. Drink half your body weight in ounces daily. You will preserve remaining pancreatic function and hopefully avoid diabetes.

[@HealthCoachKait]

🙏🙏

[@Europa1749]

I love oatmeal but it is made from grains so I tried Joe Duff's recipe for a Keto variety and it is delicious. I make up a container of the dry ingredients and scoop out a couple of tablespoons, add almond milk and heat for a couple of minutes in the microwave, (stirring halfway through). I add sweetener later, more almond milk, toasted shaved almonds and blueberries. I don't care for cinnamon in my oatmeal.

[@valeriahernandes4655]

I use Glucosil, when my glicose are higth, in weeks I lost 19lbs! And my exames is ok!

[@seaspray9144]

You lost 19ibs in a week? Surely that is a typo? What is Glucosil please?

[@valeriahernandes4655]

@@seaspray9144 No, sorry, I lost in 9 weeks! Glucosil is a suplement for diabetics! I bought it at Walmart and it's to lower the glucose!

[@seaspray9144]

@@valeriahernandes4655 Should only diabetics take it do you think? I'm not diabetic.. It sounds great.. (If it has no negative side effects)

[@valeriahernandes4655]

@@seaspray9144 I don’t no! I had glucose at 1 point of pre-diabetes, and gaining weight without eating very little and I stick to sweets! And before trying any medicine! I saw it at Walmart, I researched it before and decided to try it, so I always took it after I ate, I also improved my diet a little, but I didn't do physical activity! And I noticed that I started to lose weight , I bought the glucose measuring device and from my exams 5 years ago I saw that my body was working with glucose at 84 and it was reaching almost 200, then I also used Ozempic and managed to lose another 20 lbs. I finally felt very good, I was already having problems with my feet , joints and feeling very bad. I believe has insulin resistance. It was fast, but you have to pay attention to the pancreas. about Ozempic, you have to talk to a doctor, but Glucocil, I don't think anyone knows! It was great for me and I was already desperate. Now only when I abuse it, I take glucosyl, it lowers the glucose very quickly, because it has a little insulin. Now trying not to gain more weight and doing physical activity, I hope it's useful! 😊😊

[@Sneaks011]

Is there anything that helps with dark neck and underarms that I could take internally?

[@HealthCoachKait]

Hm not that I know of that would help directly. Some people do see these dark patches lighten when they address insulin resistance though.

[@mr.fluffy770]

Intermittent fasting….plant based eating and vitamin C has helped me

[@Sneaks011]

@@mr.fluffy770 thank you. I appreciate your response.

[@sunshinejewel2952]

Sounds like nigricans which is patches of darkening of the skin caused by insulin resistance/diabetes. I had that. It’s because of high levels of sugar in ones blood makes dark skin patches throughout the body. When I got on metformin and it lowered my blood sugar my patches disappeared as well as my skin tags got way smaller.

[@Sneaks011]

@@sunshinejewel2952 Yes that’s exactly what it is. I’m scared to try medication. I am 24, it’s been here my entire life. My biggest insecurity.

[@melissamel7717]

Do you have a brand of inositol you recommend?

[@nessawithsmiles]

IP6 Inositol

[@mfahrney1]

I have lipodystrophy..im on high doses of metformin...a1c was 10.5 yesterday..now what?

[@HealthCoachKait]

Check out my other videos on reversing insulin resistance and take it one day at a time 🙏

[@peterhlywa9047]

Can Ozempic help insulin resistance...thankyou

[@rnixon714]

What's a for sure real brand of avacado oil? Anyone?

[@davidg.johnson7208]

You did not say whether Berberine decreases B12 absorption like Metformin does.

[@HealthCoachKait]

It doesn't

[@davidg.johnson7208]

@@HealthCoachKait Thank you! I am a Vegan and that is an important factor in choosing between Berberine and Metformin.

[@lilagodard490]

Why is berberine limited to 6 months?

[@Sali0731]

@@davidg.johnson7208how are you now? I am also vegan and its really hard to eat the right diet with insulin resistance.im taking metformin and B12 too and I hope I can stop the medicine soon

[@BehindxXxThexXxBlack]

Can I use all of them

[@mikewhite9818]

By the way Berberine has almost zero side effects. Look at NIH study.

[@pookiroo]

I want to know your opinion.

[@CosmoR9]

Metformin causes me stomach problems, berberine constipation, i didn't try insitol yet So far i try, ceylon cinnamon, chromium polynicotinate, vanadyl sulfate, bitter melon (natural the better), leche de alpiste, gymnema sylvestre; people with neuropathy must try alpha lipoic acid ala-r. Bad glucose control will give you a fatty liver, so you should try milk thistle (speaking for myself). But all that will help you to control your glucosa, it is not a cure. I gonna try fasting and keto, thank you...

[@naturallynatural3290]

Would you say that Chromium Picolinate is a just as good option as Berberine for someone that is pre diabetic with slightly high cholesterol?

[@Carrieblue001]

Great question.. also I heard about Bilberry as well.

[@StephanieGagos]

would love to know as well.

[@JessicaNortonND]

chromium picolinate has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity and stimulate insulin receptor sites in patients with type 2 diabetes. You should talk with a functional medicine provider to get more details

[@billw715]

You mention hair loss as a side effect from the usage of Metformin. What medical literature and/or medical study are you referencing to make this claim?

[@HealthCoachKait]

Based on literature concluding it B12 deficiency, which causes hair loss 🙏 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4880159/

[@kymhocaluk9408]

Made my hair fall out. Cause serious diarrhea and cramping. Metformin is not the wonder drug they say it is.

[@darlahauge6798]

My Dr has just started me on 500 metformin 2 times a day. I was just diagnosed with diabetes. Can you add another drug such as one of the two you mentioned along with the Metformin? I am also doing low carb. No sugar at all. Doing low carb now also.

[@Europa1749]

I went low carb five months ago,started taking 500 mg Metformin twice a day. Keto is too strict for me. I have lost almost 40 pounds in four months reducing or eliminating sugar and starch. I buy low carb bread and make a Keto oatmeal (Joe Duff). I try to work around the regular family meals. I walk 30 minutes a day at a fast pace. It's been so much easier than I ever thought it would be.

[@mariasciuri]

HI KAIT, CAN YOU TAKE INOSITOL WHILE TAKING METFORMEN/ TRAJENDAMET?

[@Sali0731]

Yes! I was prescribed metformint and inositol at the samw time by my doctor

[@amytompkins3401]

I tried metformin and it made really sick and tired!! Not taking that anymore!!

[@HealthCoachKait]

😥😥

[@remycallie]

All of the studies on Berberine have been done in China at "Chinese Medicine" Institutes by researchers whose goal is to show that traditional Chinese medicine is as or more effective than western pharmaceuticals. They may or may not be right, but I would not rely on any of these studies until they have been replicated elsewhere. In particular they have been criticized for poor design and lack of controls.

[@HealthCoachKait]

That’s not true examine.com/supplements/berberine/

[@remycallie]

@@HealthCoachKait That's not a clinical trial. That's some random website. Further, none of the people whose name is on the website is an MD or Ph.D. Go to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ and search for any clinical trial conducted in the west (not China) that confirms any statement about Berberine. Again, it could all be true. But none of the Chinese findings have been replicated outside of China (and even there, all the findings are by the same "Chinese medicine" researchers).

[@antoniajeuthe3346]

I have a question about myo-inositol. I have tried taking about 2-4 mg lately to cure my PCOS, but feel extremely dizzy until the point where I fainted when I got my period. I haven’t heard there be any big side effects taking this supplement, but I’m wondering if you have heard about anybody else having the same experience?

[@teeski693]

I haven’t had that problem but is it possible you are iron deficient or anemic? Maybe have your iron levels checked.

[@susankerio8933]

I had the same issue. Fainting on my periods, upon diagnosis, I was anemic... Get checked please

[@tedbrown7908]

If berberine is from Turmeric, then why not just put Turmeric on your food?

[@HealthCoachKait]

It’s not as potent.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Need to consume a lot to get a meaningful dose.

[@theinvisiblewoman5709]

Can I just note low testosterone that is caused by Metformin is kinda the point for women with PCOS. Typically the hormone imbalances is high testosterone. So we should be careful what we call treatment results and side effects. It’s like saying the side effects of blood pressure medication is low blood pressure.

[@HealthCoachKait]

It only causes low test for men. It causes high test for women.