Who Can Benefit from The Ketogenic Diet? (You might be Surprised)

There are so many "experts" out there about diets in general, and the ketogenic diet specifically, that I thought a video was in order. Who can benefit from the ketogenic diet? You might be surprised.
Chronic diseases characterized by inflammation, insulin resistance, and immune system disorder respond beautifully to keto. If you have a disease like this and have been told you should not eat keto, then this video is for you.
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[@craftycarogirl]

I just started my journey with keto for about a week and feel amazing, I have no gallbladder and was scared to do keto but after watching your videos and doing some research so glad I can.

[@jrowlove7328]

Caro girl I do not have a gallbladder either. No thyroid gland. I have lost 40 pound, Diabetes gone, and I am 70 years old to boot!

[@craftycarogirl]

Judy Rowland, thank you and so happy to know you're doing amazing on this lifestyle shows it's so beneficial-God bless you

[@ThisIsMeOnYoutube]

Caro girl, congrats on your choice of going KETO. My wife Tiffany and I started KETO on February 6, of this year. So far I have lost 72 pounds and Tiff has lost 38. We have both decreased our blood sugar to the point of (with Dr.'s approval) eliminating our 5 daily shots of two types of insulin. Along with that Tiff is going to start cutting her Metformin dose in half tomorrow. We feel so much better and plan to live KETO the rest of our now longer and better lives.

[@craftycarogirl]

Fred West , thank you for sharing so many amazing stories gives me more the strength to continue, many blessings to you guys

[@paull4968]

consider getting cholacol, a bile salt, to help with fats. My wife uses this as she has no gallbladder and helps with fat digestion.

[@flatbedtrucker]

Hey Doc I started the Keto today Watching many of your video’s first thing I did was give away about 200 bucks in groceries step one clean out the kitchen Thanks man

[@r.f.pennington746]

Dang! I thought Dr. Berry was saying "Who can benefit from eating the Cheeto-diet." Then I turned on the subtitles. Guess I need to put this bag up and get with the programme! All kidding aside, I began this journey and it didn't take long to feel absolutely GREAT! Weight is coming off, sleeping better, wife says less snoring (marker is the dogs are still in the room when I wake up), having to sleep about 1-1 ½ hours less a night, OMAD with out being as they say, 'hangry,' Just this morning hit a weight marker I haven't seen in a long, long time. 67 yo and it's working. I even went out with some guys and had a glass of water while they Beer, Burgered & Fried themselves into a coma...wasn't hungry or longing in the least. Guess I was the designated Keto-Driver that night.

[@knofal]

3 months on Keto and IF after 10 year with poorly managed D2, I just got my lap results yesterday, A1C went from 10.1 to 5.8 , lost 20 pounds and never felt better.

[@AmmiG22]

I have Osteoarthritis in my knees. Keto has helped me tremendously!

[@professorgraves2926]

I myself WAS a type II diabetic. Keto (and intermittent fasting) solved that problem. My A1c was 7.3. Now it's 5.1! My blood glucose never goes over 100 mg/dl, even after eating.

[@KenDBerryMD]

There is so much bad info on who "shouldn't" enjoy keto...

[@kevinjackson7061]

KenDBerryMD Hey Dr Berry. Are you still doing Carnivore diet? ? Love your channel, you're Awesome.

[@andyspark5192]

True that. And i try to correct them or bring some examples, which make them think about their statement. The worst part of false statements is, that they are made by nutritionist or doctors. Imagine a physicists would talk nonsense. They will be a walking joke in the physics community.

[@bakkwoodzz]

KenDBerryMD I have been keto for about 3 months and I'm down 34lbs. I'm still sitting around 278lbs, so obviously I have a long way to go. I am on 50mg of Losartan and 12.5mg of HCTZ. I actually tried to come off of my meds myself (bad I know) and yesterday a doctor visit for a stomach bug revealed my BP was 157/105. So I went back on the meds obviously. Today I'm dealing with dizziness and tiredness. I know that is common site effects to BP meds, but would my body adapt quicker to it this time, being on it before? I have been off of it about month or so. I'd love to be off of them for good but apparently now isn't the time. I'm having a hard time with this, because of the stomach bug, I've been taking in Ketorade as well. Am I running the risk of raising or lowering my potassium levels taking in Ketorade and being on Losartan and HCTZ.

[@kevinjackson7061]

Alpha Nate I sure hope you succeed. I used to have high blood pressure before keto. Now it's perfect but I have always got it down doing cardio. Stick to the diet and include some sort of cardio and your situation will improve. Get back in touch with me my email is kevinjackson17 @ gmail. Com. I will be praying for you. God bless you and please get back in touch with me??

[@bakkwoodzz]

Kevin Jackson will do for sure, thanks! I highly, highly appreciate it!

[@kathryndelaney4088]

Fibromyalgia! After 20 years I feel pain free....weight loss is slow but inches are shrinking. Thanks Doc :)

[@carmencowherd255]

Kate T Delaney I have suffered for years with fibro. I look forward to seeing the same results. I'm on day 2 of Keto journey.

[@kathryndelaney4088]

Carmen Cowherd I wish you well hun...if you want to stay in touch contact me on FB

[@lecybee5081]

It has helped me tremendously my symptoms are osteoarthritis, pcos, graves disease hyperthyroidism... Thank you Dr. Berry for your KZbin channel! My mind is more alert, darn near pain free and I just plain feel better than I have in years. Weight loss is a bonus and is working despite being on methimazole (which slows down everything) in fact my medications have decreased not only in quantity but in dosage as well. I was told I would benefit from rai or a thyroidectomy now they believe I'm on the road to remission with neither of them on the table right now. :) Thanks again! You're awesome!!

[@FleetwoodXX]

I've been keto now for 5 weeks. I lost 27lbs and recently had a full physical and bloodwork(4 weeks into the diet). Vitals are perfect, BP 112/72. Was borderline high a year ago. Bloodwork came back clean as well. I was worried about high cholesterol but all is right in line. Loving life right now.

[@lainathomas7920]

Thank you finally a video I can send my father he keeps thinking everyone that makes videos are just out to make money and you didn’t mention patreon this time so I can send it to him THANK YOU

[@joeyg243]

Good info. Good advice. Great glasses and handsome man. How blessed we are to have you Doctor.

[@Rusticheartcreations]

Awesome information. I call you my KZbin doctor. Lol. Thanks for making these videos. You're awesome!

[@terri_is_wright]

Watched, and shared! Thanks Dr. Berry! I ❤ keto!

[@myrnarenoud3056]

Dr Berry, I’ve had both hips replaced and both knees were hurting and my shoulders were due for replacement! I started Keto about 3 months ago and about a month ago had my right shoulder cleaned out. It’s interesting....I’ve begin to notice my left shoulder seems a bit better all on its own. And my knees??? They have totally quit bothering me! I’ve only lost about 20 pounds and have about 50 to go. But you are so right....Keto is one amazing plan! In fact, I find this way of eating almost strange! A wonderful strange! Haha

[@juliewood4340]

You are the best! Always great information.

[@retiredcraneop]

Thank you Dr. Berry for this information. I am a type 2 diabetic and since I started the Keto diet my blood sugar levels have been in the non diabetic range. Makes me really happy!

[@jackiebrownebridalhmua5536]

Have shared this with a few diabetic friends. Thankyou.

[@nickaguilar5687]

Can you do a video on autophagy and what will increase it or stop it. Thanks your videos are awesome!

[@ZepFloydstonesfan]

Brilliant info... Concise and to the point. You rock, Dr. Berry! 💪

[@denisetwill304]

I have been on diet for 3 months and have lost 35lbs...it was my doctor who suggested to me to do the keto diet (I am very lucky to have I caring and educated doctor) I feel amazing and am spreading the word re. Keto diet... Thanks to Dr. Berry's videos hes answered and explained the diet in great detail... I feel I have finally found my lifestyle change

[@gillianmichele1728]

Well done. Lucky that you have such an open-minded Doctor. How are things going now?

[@z0rak]

Thanks Ken, excellent video!

[@baybayg63]

Thanks! I really enjoy your videos they have so much information, so glad I subscribed.

[@melissahaneline6544]

- Of love to hear you talk about what some call the whoosh effect related to water retention fluctuation while on keto. I have appreciated all of the videos I've watched of yours so far, and think of you everytime I feet up a batch of kale in bacon fat with my favorite spices!!

[@rosannaherrera764]

Another helpful bright informative video thank you Dr. BERRY !

[@truckerswife5060]

I wish the video was longer. Also what about Parkinson's disease and keto/LCHF

[@punknzfam]

Thank you for this video Dr. Berry. I’ve been eating keto for 2 weeks now. I’m not overweight but I do take amlodipine for hypertension (long family history). I am hoping I could get my mom on this as she has kidney, htn, and GERD issues.

[@ravingcyclist624]

45 days and counting. The results have been amazing. I have the BP of a 20 year old. And cycling is much better burning ketones than glucose!

[@gravewalker1632]

Dr. Berry: Excellent video, however I was hoping the list would be more extensive, including brain health, etc, etc... Please consider. Video's like this one are very powerful in getting the attention of all of us that want a better healthy way of life for ourselves and those affected by the American Diet. Point is, that the diet not only helps with one symptom but total health across the board. Thanks...

[@pyrjules1130]

Can you do a video about going keto with food allergies/ intolerances? I have family members who have numerous issues & I suspect some, if not all, might resolve on keto. I know my IBS did.

[@lauragilbert9326]

Not only did my IBS resolve itself when I started Keto, but I get less heartburn, and I can even eat some types of cheese that I could not before due to severe lactose intolerance reactions. Keto certainly is great for a lot of problems.

[@tedcraig6116]

Can you make a video on research? What research to trust, and how we know we can. Further more I’m 27 and have had fatty liver for ~8 months. My primary told me Monday that i wouldn’t be able to heal my fatty liver. Since then i have cut my grain and bad carb intake by 80% and quit drinking Diet Pepsi. Im thinking of going Keto but still researching. At the very least from hear on out i will be ~95% whole foods, no more grains.

[@jaderose5127]

Thankyou Dr Berry for your expertise. 👍

[@claudia_rc_carvalho6912]

Hello dr. Ken Berry, I love your videos and I think you could make one about some tips for those stubborn 10 pounds (so hard to loose). What can we do about it. It would help soooooo much! Thanks in advance

[@Lindabraggketovore]

claudia costa try Carnivore for a week or two this seems to help with your plateau.

[@minniet8809]

3 months on keto, ive lost 30 pounds, lots of body fat, was taking 4 type 2 diabetic medications, now I take zero. this is amazing.

[@gillianmichele1728]

Happy for you. Well done for taking control of your health.

[@suesueg74]

Sent this to a lot of my family members.

[@yeahexceptno]

I'd love to hear you talk more about the carnivore diet

[@cindybirchbauer7846]

Great video,just got my numbers back in February and they weren’t impressive, been doing Keto since April2, having numbers taken again in November.

[@doritabatman8617]

What about hypo thyroid? I was told not to do keto, is this true?

[@hippid69]

I really hope this helps my hip pain. I have to limp after my shifts because of how much pain i am always in. I start this next week after I get rid of all my bad foods to coworkers and friends. I am hoping this helps my hip pain and all my other issues. Nothing else has worked.

[@Melanie9292]

Thank for much valuable info. Please what about arthrosis? Would as well have a benefit under the keto plan?

[@davidatscp]

Hi Dr Berry. Could you please do a video on glaucoma sometime and discuss what to do to prevent or reverse this condition? Thanks!

[@oldtimefreedom]

keto and Intermittent Fasting has cut my autoimmune symptoms (Myasthenia Gravis) down by 90%....

[@bigmarkus7002]

What about hypothyroidism? Will it help?

[@blimaa6817]

Hi Dr. Berry. Can you do a video if it is ok to stay on keto during pregnancy? Many will benefit. Thanks in advance.

[@lnmemoryofjohnmordaunt7386]

Blima A I always found it impossible (chocolate cravings lol) so I am very interested in seeing this too!

[@lnmemoryofjohnmordaunt7386]

I have type 1 and have done this for a long time :)

[@andyspark5192]

I don't know, how the condition is called, but low carb or keto diet can also help with that. Some people wake up in the night, because their blood sugar dropped and the cortisol got up to compensate that. With that, those people lose valuable hours of sleep, the melatonin couldn't do his job, they are groggy in the morning, have difficulty to concentrate. With time all of that can lead to some chronic diseases and debilitating symptoms like depression.

[@onion6foot]

If I dont want to eat meat (except maybe chicken on occasion) what's left? Also, I was told to watch out for shellfish. Dont like fishy stuff. Have extreme osteoporosis and get kidney stones. Probably connective tissue disorder, too. It's very hard to find food I like with K2 ( or is it K3).

[@allyson1691]

Brilliant - thank you

[@suzysanders6267]

Please tell me how much water to drink. I'm 71 and weigh 175 hoping to get t 150, someday. My iBS symptoms, as I've been on keto eating plan for 4 weeks. Is not giving me any problems. I. Have an under active thyroid and take synthroid and still take that medication. I guess I've lost an inch or so around my waist but still have this huge glob of fat on my gut area and I hope I'll lose weight sometime soon. Dr Berg says only drink a couple glasses of water a day. My arthritis is still there but after an active work day, I'm only stiff for a few hours instead of for several days. So I'm very optimistic, but need to know h w to amount of water to drink. Thanks Dr Berry

[@ursulaeissner9945]

My husband is a type 2 diabetic , he is on Metformin . We both started Keto 3 weeks ago , and his blood glucose readings have been steadily coming down , yay ! He measured this morning , it showed a reading of 5.7 . When is the right time to reduce his medication ?

[@karenquick8737]

I wondering what the ratio is for protein, fat and carbs? I really need to start. I have RA and also OA, Hypothyroidism and am Insulin Resistant! Help! Oh, I'll b doing this alone. Rest of family is on the SAD diet!!

[@paulachaffin8846]

The macros I’ve been doing 5% carbs (20 net or less a day) 25% protein and 70% fat for 7 months. I’m down 89 pounds and odd type 2 diabetes meds, high blood pressure meds as y arthritis is at bay. Best wishes in your health journey!

[@stalstonestacy4316]

karen quick the macros Becoming Fantastic listed are perfect for Keto, the most important thing is to begin. Just eat fatty meats dark meat chicken (breast has too many carbs), pork chops with thick ribbons of fat, fatty ground beef, liver, eggs, etc. Keep your veggies above ground and as leafy as possible. Lots of kale, spinach, turnip greens but not the turnips, broccoli, cauliflower etc. Try to avoid potatoes, turnips, yams, carrots, rutebeggas and such; basically stick with low gi veg. Since you're just starting out I recommend also watching Dr Barry's video called 'doing the best you can is good enough'. There are lots of uninformed well-meaning people and a few keto snobs out there. Don't let them discourage you. I promise this is the answer you're looking for. I fought it for years and now living pain free and sleeping for the first time in years I KNOW keto is the only way to live. I'd wish you good luck but you don't need it, trust the path...it will get you there

[@carolegyptienne]

Dr Ken I started keto and discovered gallstones, and very poor liver functions. I also had been diagnosed with PCOS when I was 19. And now I don’t know what to do. I am pressured by the doctors to remove my gallbladder. Which I refuse to do right now. How can I slowly switch to keto without provoking my liver and gallbladder?

[@teresadunlap2377]

What is the best glucometer do you recommend? I've seen ads for testing meters that do not require finger sticks. Would appreciate your thoughts.

[@kimberlyhall3992]

Dr. Berry, hi i love your videos on youtube and watch all the time. Iam a type 2 diabetic and am doing keto. I have about 80 pounds to lose. However, my husband needs to lose no weight. He is 40,6’0 and about 175-180 pounds. He has IBS though and aches and pains.We asked our Dr if keto was ok for him too since im on it. It would be so simple to just be able to eat the same thing. She said no because he dont need to lose weight. That he ahould just eat a “balanced” diet like Mediterranean diet or something.She said the fats would bother his IBS and also that he should eat No raw veggies.and No leafy greens as she believes that will mess with his gut.We are so confused as we hear of others being helped with keto for IBS. I understand you cant give any direct advice to us but can you please give us your opinion

[@abbiejansevanrensburg8760]

This is off topic but what are your thoughts on dried dates, I absolutely love them but feel guilty when I eat them and worry that they kick me out of ketosis

[@stefaniedillon7436]

After starting keto I no longer take propanalol for anxiety I no longer take lanzaprazole for reflux and I have lost weight and feel fantastic!!!

[@gillianmichele1728]

Amazing.

[@jimhuerta9038]

I have been on the Keto diet for almost a year and it has worked great. However I seem to losing too much weight. It looks like I maybe needing to add carbs to my diet. any suggestions Dr. Berry

[@jassmann1000]

Jim Huerta lower fat a bit

[@rustindigital1028]

Hi Dr Berry I've started the ketogenic way of life about two weeks ago for weight loss and to attempt to prevent cancer and type 2 diabetes both of which run in my family. However I wonder if there is any evidence that keto can help with lymphedema, a condition I've suffered with for more than 10 years after I was paralyzed from guillain barre. I'd be really grateful for a response because I've always thought I would suffer from this all my life. Thank you, Sharné in Cape Town, South Africa

[@Lindabraggketovore]

Legacy Agency keep doing it and see if it works for you. It sure can not hurt. Good luck and God bless.

[@sicsolids5047]

When I tell my coworkers who have type 2 diabetes about keto, they say they can't do because it drops their blood sugars to dangerously low levels. Is there really no hope for them to do a keto diet?

[@abigailalvarado1385]

What benefits would a person with chronic kidney disease get from doing keto? My dad has 10 years doing hemodialysis and is in the waiting list for a kidney transplant. He doesn't have diabetes, and started with this kidney problem very young apparently.

[@myrnarenoud3056]

I suffer reoccurring UTIs. I’m 68 and am under a urologist’s care. He recommended I change my diet and I started Keto about 3 months ago. But I have another UTI! Does Keto help with that?

[@juliebailey2454]

Hi I have high cholesterol and doctor is always trying to get me on statins I am also type 2 diabetic I have been on lazy keto for about 5 months lowering my bs but cholesterol is still high I’m in Australia and was wondering if you have any suggestions total cholesterol 7.4 trig 2.8 HDL 1.3 and LDL 4.8 fasting doctors scare me with telling me all about heart attack and stoke with high cholesterol any advice would be appreciated I’m 57 years thank you 😊 should I go on statins?

[@tiffanyld7772]

For an average person... With little health issues... And not much weight to lose. What kind of keto diet would you recommend? Carb wise. Can we be more flexible?

[@lolalongyhore328]

Very good for anyone to prevent any future health issues. You can eat this way for the rest of your life. Go to a reliable Macro calculator and enter info as maintenance and it will give you a good place to start. You have to tweak to fit what works best. But getting all bad oils, wheat, sugar out of your life is a big plus..

[@theresamcdowell8137]

Most people are fine doing keto and eating eggs unless they are allergic . I do agree with trying to limit or cut out all milk and cheese though .

[@RBCOLIMITED]

How about blocked arteries?

[@rmsmith8098]

What about connective tissue disorders? Ehler Danlos in particular.

[@tiffanyld7772]

One other question... Pre-diabetic... If i test around 9am my BS is 102ish. I heard thats prediabetic, but i also heard there is a natural BS increase in the early morning hours. I am usuallu 13-14 hours fasted by then. Should i be concerned?

[@ednah8684]

A1C a better indicator

[@tiffanyld7772]

edna H ..... Wouldn't it not show since even if i am prediabetic im on the lower end

[@ednah8684]

I was prediabetic with an A1C up to 6.5 at one time. Got real worried and took metformin for a couple years. Didn't do much, maybe dropped the A1C 0.1-0.3 point. Still PRE! So then KETO came along. After ONLY 2 months it went to 5.5!! My fastings are still 90-105 BUT my randoms are in the 70's. My A1C is still low, getting checked again in 2 weeks. A1C is best indicator of pre-diabetes. Worked lab for 40 years, that's the tool best indicator since it's the average glucose over 3 months. Hope this helps.

[@jrowlove7328]

Tiffany Goldy Dawn phenomenon!

[@lauragilbert9326]

As Judy said, it's the Dawn Phenomenon. It's especially common among those with insulin resistance. I'm Type II Diabetic (unfortunately still on insulin) and my blood sugars on Keto average about 110 (fluctuating between 105 and 115 with only the occasional dip into the upper 90s). However, when I'm fasting it is always higher. One time when I first started implementing IF I was fasting for 14 hours and it jumped up to 135. However, it always drops back down to my normal range after I eat. If I'm not mistaken, it is due to the fact that your body is utilizing the stored fat/glucose in your cells which will raise your blood glucose levels for a time. It's just something I'm learning not to worry about when I fast as that is still the fastest way to reduce insulin resistance. I've heard that the effect will go away in time anyway.

[@dorindamiddleton5418]

I’ve been doing this for a little over a month. I lost about 6 pounds strait off but have stopped now. My doctor is all for it. I have several medical conditions. I’m trying to believe but since the stall I’m getting nervous. I have never lost weight easily. But my BP and blood sugars are my biggest worry. My CRP is 8.9 argh! Any suggestions.

[@lauragilbert9326]

Apparently, it's common to stall between weeks 3 and 6 as your body is still learning how to fully use ketones properly. If you're really worried, maybe try to be extra diligent about counting your macros for about a week and see if there is something you've been missing. Or perhaps incorporate intermediate fasting for a time as that will sometimes jumpstart things. Otherwise, you may just have to ride out this slump. For those that stall, they say things tend to pick up again around 6-8 weeks. Don't give up. You'll get there! I have not quite reached a complete stall stage yet, even though I've always had trouble losing weight, but I know my weight loss slowed down significantly around week 3. Of course, I've seen so many benefits from this diet in just a month (blood sugar control, more energy, better sleep, fewer headaches, fewer RLS incidents, and less neuropathy pain), that I would never go back to the other way of eating even if I never lost another pound.

[@teresadunlap2377]

My neice has had diabetes since she was about 18..is now 40 and dx with MS about 2years ago. Would she be able to do Keto?

[@cheryllboone5814]

Do you have a comment on kidney stones?

[@tiffanyclements162]

ive been on keto for a year now ive never felt better except for my stomach issuse .I was diegnosed with gastritis with minor ulcers and my doctor says im killing my stomach, that in order for it to heal i have to quit my keto life style HELP!!!!!! i need to heal my stomach without going off keto.

[@ytossiepatterson1972]

My neice has Graves disease I was wondering if this is good for her? I'm trying to help her find anything to her. She is 27 years old never been over weight after her second child she has not been able to get the weight off and she is about 80 pounds if not 100 overweight.

[@pittsburgh-gal]

What a pleasant surprise!!!!☺ I was just watching Countess and Neisha chat!! However, I digress😁...this vid speaks to my concern....thanks!!!

[@johnvanderbur2211]

I know keto is great for type 2 diabetics. But not sure how to scale down from Lantus, humalog and an assortment of diabetic pills. Ant help would be great. Thanks

[@lauragilbert9326]

I've been struggling with the same thing. I've been Keto for nearly a month and it's great, but the weight loss has been a bit slower than most people experience because I'm still on Levemir (it's like Lantus). At least my blood sugars have become much more controlled since I started Keto. It's likely you will need to tell your doctor you plan to eat a low carb diet now so he/she can help you adjust your pills/insulin, especially as your glucose levels begin to normalize. If they have a problem with Keto, just say you're going on a Low-carb, whole-food diet. That tends to make the more closed-minded doctors a little more accepting, lol. I've also worried about putting my mother on the diet before discussing it with her doctor because he has her on three separate diabetic pills as well as Levemir and Novolog. I just worry he will not be accommodating since he just sends her to a diabetic nutritionist that tells her to eat 40g or less per meal. I mean... seriously? It's no wonder her numbers are out of control and she has to go in for cataract and cornea surgery in August.

[@johnvanderbur2211]

Thanks for the response. I'm in the same boat with your mother as far 3 diabetic pills and 2 insulins. From everything I'm reading and Doctors I've chosen to watch videos on this subject the weight isn't going anywhere without the insulin and insulin inducing drugs being reduced drastically or totally gone all together. What I'm struggling to figure out is if I should just drop the insulin all together and see what happens and if all goes well reduce the pills.

[@lauragilbert9326]

Depending on how much you take, I would be nervous about that, because keeping the blood sugars low is still extremely important. If you do reduce insulin without a doctor monitoring you, you should probably do it slowly. Though the fast-acting insulin will likely become superfluous really fast, if not immediately. How much slow-acting you take now and how many carbs you tend to consume currently will play a big factor in determining how much it would be safe to reduce. Of course, I only have my own experience to go off of. I know that when I started Keto I was able to drive my blood glucose down from an average of 250 (with peaks around 350) to an average of 111 within two weeks, but it's at that level still taking the insulin. Granted, I do not take what is considered a "high" dose. I'm at 25 units. Despite taking it, I have still lost 14 pounds in the last 25 days. That might be lower than what my pre-diabetic husband lost in only two weeks, but it's still a loss, so it's not "impossible" to lose weight on insulin, just really damn hard. Though, it would likely be harder the more insulin you have to take. I have considering slowly reducing my insulin by 3-5 units at a time to see if my numbers will remain stable, but I'm nervous about it since my glucose levels are still a little higher than normal. I will likely wind up speaking to my doctor first. I don't know how much he will be able to help as he is not very knowledgeable about Keto, but we'll see.

[@johnvanderbur2211]

I'm keeping carbs between 20 and 30 a day and zero sugar. I've been doing 140 on the Lantus and 40 after each meal on the Humalog. As you can see I take quite a lot diabetic meds. Based on your experience your weight lose looks pretty good. Maybe I need to look deeper into what I'm eating and if number of years using all these meds factors in as well.

[@lauragilbert9326]

I keep carbs under 20 and most of those are from veggies or the little bit you will find in an egg or cheese. I rarely even use sweeteners or processed sugar-free food substitutes. Oh and intermediate fasting whenever possible has helped me a lot too, but you definitely have to be careful with that on high insulin amounts. Personally, if I were taking the same insulin amounts you are and my numbers were not rising too high with the current carb intake, I'd start by not taking the Humalog and seeing if your numbers spike. Since you can always take that one easily if you find that you need it, it's an easier one to experiment with. If they remained stable over a 3-5 day period without it, then I would consider lowering the Lantus a little at a time while keeping a really close eye on those numbers. Of course, that's just what I would do. I'm no doctor, lol. However, if your numbers are still averaging higher than what's considered the normal range for a non-diabetic with what you're doing, you might have to give it a little more time for the glucose levels in your blood to normalize first, and perhaps even lower your carb intake further. Just keep in mind that certain no-carb foods and label ingredients can spike insulin levels without you even realizing it - like modified starch (can also be labeled as modified corn starch or modified food starch) and soybean oil (almost all standard store-bought mayos contain these ingredients even if it says it's Olive Oil or Avocado Oil Mayo). Dr. Berg did a video about this once, and I would not be surprised if Dr. Berry has mentioned it before either. I wish you luck with this! I know it's a pain, but we'll both get there in time. :D

[@peterenevoldsen7199]

What is that smoke in the background?

[@coffeetime1]

It's an essential oil diffuser.

[@fatoshi7510]

Weed.... cure all

[@Jerry-Parker]

I thought I was tripping when I first saw it.

[@gbr1173]

KenDBerryMD Dr Berry ! Please help me ! I have a huge problem with bloating. Doing keto 4+ weeks, losing weight, love the good feels, no depression, etc..., but I'm looking like an pregnant woman ( and I'm a 29 yrs male ) if I eat fat ( any kind of fat ). Example : 1 piece salmond or half of avocado bloating me about 5-7 hour, can not eat and feeling ultimate bloated. Like my body absolutly do not what need to do with fat ( before this ketogenic diet for years I always followed low fat diet ). In my ketogenic diet never ate : sweetners, bacons, sausages. I eat only healty fats. Plus after a fatty meal next day I have an inflammation on my butt. I tried to figure out myself, I read a lot, there was a group of people who said : I take too much fiber ( 30-35g/day) then I dropped, but not helped me ! I trried everything ( pre &probiotics, digest enzymes ) not helped. Please can you help me and figure out why is this "effect ? " No one cant helped me ! PS : if I ate sweet potato, next day the bloating little bit less

[@BR1967FE]

Can you do be review on fitfreeze

[@magicdaveable]

I stopped eating Carbohydrates. My diet is as Zero Carbs as possible. I am essentially a carnivore. Very high fat, moderate protein, extremely low carbohydrates. I only use heavy and Spring and Summer butter cream from pastured cows. During the periods of rapid grass growth I purchase lots of heavy cream from local organic dairies. I culture the cream and make butter to freeze. At least 20 lbs. of butter. I also culture my own cream cheese and sour cream. Just heavy cream in my cream cheese no other additives except Himalayan pink salt. During the late Fall and throughout the winter I use locally produced fresh organic heavy cream from hay fed cows. The cows are never fed grains. Sorry for my digression. I eat very fatty meats, lots of eggs, and cheese. No vegetables ever.

[@mikumikugrl54321]

Is keto good for fibro and fibro fog?

[@fred6000]

Can i start ,? I am 64 y/o w/m 330 lbs on no medication ,

[@KenDBerryMD]

Yes you can

[@rightmay1974]

first like !!

[@karminiparsan4440]

No more Zantac for me..soon more meds will join the fallout😊😊

[@abourg]

I been on keto intermittent eating for 2 weeks and gain weight ???? I am with the keto diet tracker , what is whit that? I am following it religiously, I gain around 3 pounds, I have hashimoto and a extreme degeneration of one of my knee, where its very hard to walk, I still do but its painful. I am scare of gaining more , I need to loose not gain , I gain over a hundred pound 5 years ago when my autoimmune attack my thyroid , the endocrinologist wanted to remove it , I refuse now I take only 2.5 milligram of tapazole every second day , I sleep 8 to 10 hours, before my sleep cycle was 6hours ,and I crash in the evening , then after a nap I am fine , I just don't want to gain more weight , before this I been on paleo for 2 years

[@luisgeigel1635]

GOUT? Certainly the animal protein allowed in keto is full of purines and purines metabolize into uric acid. So I don't see how keto helps gout.

[@rldr2011]

How about memory lost... forget some times and look for words ... should you do Keto...

[@lauragilbert9326]

As insulin resistance, vitamin deficiencies, and/or high cortisol levels are the most common culprits for that type of thing, Keto would likely help. The brain tends to function better on ketones than on glucose. I know I've had much less brain fog since I started the diet, especially since I sleep better and get fewer headaches.

[@rldr2011]

Thank you ...

[@marloswanepoel5374]

Can a person with chronic pancreatitis do keto diet? It is always the 1st thing doctors tell you to stay away from...fat

[@doncastleman2441]

Been doing keto for a little over a month now, but I worry about the extra fat because I have a heart stent, anyone else doing keto with a heart stent?

[@lindacreson3630]

What about Lymphodema?

[@justinlee2268]

Linda Creson Id like to know that ,as well.

[@Valeria-Kr]

So basically everyone

[@CharlottesWeb27]

If you want to benefit many thousands more with your videos Dr Berry, please look into getting closed captions on your videos. I would love my parents to watch your videos but they are both profoundly deaf, and subtitles would be amazing!

[@twisted_diesel8206]

You can click the CC button in the bottom right of the picture. It will put closed captions on the screen for you.

[@rejeanorscott1555]

Can keto be hard on the kidneys?

[@lauragilbert9326]

It's not any worse than sugar. The kidneys flush out the excess energy source in your urine, whether it be glucose or ketones. Once you become fully fat-adapted you won't crave to eat fat in excess since fat is so filling. Therefore, your body will utilize most of it, not flush it out. However, when you use glucose for energy, you have a tendency to crave more, especially once you become insulin resistant. Then the kidneys are forced to flush that out. I had both an Aunt and an Uncle that had to go on dialysis because glucose killed their kidneys. Both died within a few years. Yes, too many ketones in the body once you become fat adapted can tax the kidneys, but it's much easier to overdo sugar than fat since fat fills you up more. However, in the end, too much of anything is bad. You just have to find the appropriate balance for your needs, no matter which one you're using for fuel.

[@virginiamantos8263]

What about PCOS?

[@gillianmichele1728]

I have PCOS and I fast daily alongside eating Keto. Dr Berry has a vid about PCOS and Keto. Have you started your journey?

[@abigailalvarado1385]

@@gillianmichele1728 How are you doing with PSOC around Keto?

[@gillianmichele1728]

Keto really works for those with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. That's how I lost my initial 40 lbs. Now I'm just more low carb and sugar free.

[@abigailalvarado1385]

@@gillianmichele1728 That's great, I may go keto on January to lower my insulin and help with my PCOS symptoms. Right now I'm only restricting processed carbs.

[@geekeatery7299]

Can you help me out with a vegetarian keto diet? My fiancee is vegetarian and is allergic to soy, so tofu, miso, tempeh or just anything with soy affects her negatively. The best I can do is seitan. The worst part about it is that she is a VERY picky vegetarian and a lot of the veggies for keto, she refuses to eat. Any suggestions?

[@Robnord1]

Geek Eatery Hahaha...a new girlfriend. "Picky" and "refuses" are clues to the wise.

[@Jerry-Parker]

This is who you plan to merry ? check out MEGTOW This will help !

[@machyne82]

What’s with the smoke?

[@MarineVet]

Am I going to have to give up my beer and tequila? Shit! My life sucks! What about marijuana?

[@senditsillly1423]

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