"Normal" HbA1c and Artery Blockage (More Bad Advice)

HbA1c is a measure of glycated (sugar-clogged) hemoglobin in your blood over the last 3 months. Many of us are told by our doctor that our A1c is a "little high" but nothing to worry about. This is bad advice and can lead to blocked arteries down the road.
New research shows that you should have only one goal when it comes to your HbA1c and this video explains it all. Know your A1c and know what your goal-A1c really should be. Your health depends on it.
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[@GMAAndy333]

I eat a low carb diet. I am 61 years old with family history of heart disease. I have high cholesterol. My doctor wanted to put me on 80 mg of Lipitor. I Said no I wanted a heart CT. She said it wasn’t a good test and that she had never ordered one before. I had it and I scored zero. I had a cardiology consult. The cardiology PA said I didn’t need a statin since I scored zero. There is a huge medical disconnect here....

[@lisathompson5500]

Something people are just learning where some of us have been preaching it for years!

[@fxmomotrader3606]

most doctors are legal drug pushers. Thank goodness for doctors like Dr. Berry

[@kimberlym419]

What is your A1C? How long have you been eating low carb? Also I was wondering if you do or use to smoke?

[@johnmyers8588]

True.....and, to their defense, it's what they're taught. WE will have ti educate them by example! Thankfully, my cardiologist has no issues with my diet and the results show. Off BP meds.....scorded a zero on my CAC....lost 90 lbs. Been Keto for 9+ years and am now fully Carnivore. Still suffering from inflammation so I wanted to try Dr. Berry's advice of 3 months Carnivore to see what improvements there are. SURPRISINGLY, lifting weights for almost a month has shown almost same results as a full year of lifting weights on Keto! Even wife has noticed my muscle growth but commented on how "hard" they are. I'm astonished. 50, almost 51, BTW.

[@juliemilliken3207]

I don't trust Big Pharma doctors.

[@eddiegonzales13]

My last A1C was 4.2. My doctor says that’s the lowest he had ever seen. Keto/carnivore for 3 years. 💪🏼

[@kathleenrussell5782]

You're my role model!

[@nmat5717]

Same here! 4.2, carnivore 3.5 years, doc couldn’t believe it.

[@suzylund7859]

WOW!!! Appropriate how many carbs do you eat daily?

[@tammiehimes6737]

❤️🙏🏼

[@fxmomotrader3606]

@@nmat5717 wow! that is amazing. May I ask what was you a1c before you started keto? Thanks!

[@SouthernShodan]

Right before the holidays, I started having blurred near vision with my glasses all of a sudden. Eye doctor visit showed everything fine, but doc told be to check my blood sugar at my GP visit. Scheduled a visit in January and my A1c came back as 13.7 (I have a copy of the labs). Was put on insulin immediately. I started researching what Dr. Berry and Dr. Fung were saying about it being an insulin problem vs. a blood sugar problem. Changed my diet: low carb + fasting. My follow up A1c in April was 5.1 (have a copy of those labs as well). No more vision issues. I understand now that the vision issue was from high glucose levels pulling water into the lens. If I had listened to my GP, I'd still be on insulin (I got to stop taking it w/in 2 weeks) and probably have gained 10-15 lbs. I've went from a jacket size of 46 to a 42 and I can wear size 34 waist pants (down from 38's). I can't stress just how valuable a service people like Dr. Berry are providing.

[@marylynch951]

Brilliant well done

[@chaz6399]

Damn, that's a huge success story. Dr. Berry and Jason Fung will saves millions of lives before they are done.

[@pga972]

Yes !!! Our food choices is our health. It's all up to our choices !!!!

[@nickbardan3867]

Hard to believe you lowered your a1c that much in a few months. I've been struggling for a year with low carb, IF, and it didn't drop one unit. Still 5.7

[@SkyHermit]

Keto + Fasting can heal everything

[@rosemarycrosman6381]

I argued with my primary about my A1C, which was 6.3. I started eating like a diabetic, lost 50 lbs, and got my A1C down to 5.8 a few weeks ago. Still working on getting it lower.

[@mdrobnson3912]

Keep pushing!!!! Low carb, whole foods. My Dr says Treat yourself I reply I do Every time I test and see two digit numbers. Rock on!!! Despite the crap You CAN live large and in charge and be Diabetic. Keto 8 yrs Zero meds I am unfortunately one like Dr Berry who can't keep it lower without going very low carb and since I am currently, again, without a Dr I have no way to increase the benefit of diet. My last Hba1c was 5 6% Now I'm not you You do not know your status. Push as hard as you can and go for it all. If it doesn't work out THEN you figure out your next step with your Dr.

[@chaz6399]

What was the argument about? Was he saying 6.3 was perfectly okay?

[@stephencullum8255]

One powerful tool is fasting. Just a couple of days a week will push it lower. Despite our culture view fasting is natural and healthy. Our body is built for it . It was and is a natural part of human life.

[@holygoldendoodles]

Great job!! Down over 100 lbs in 3.5 yrs

[@holygoldendoodles]

Years ago my doc tried to suggest statins to me when I was a few months pre keto. Never has said anything else about it in over 3.5 years since I began keto. HE HAS HOWEVER APPROVED AND I RECEIVED MY LOOSE SKIN SURGERY IN JANUARY 2021!! Woot!

[@thelostmutant4143]

I believe most physicians refuse to listen because they have ceased seeking knowledge. You are a fantastic physician because you never closed your eyes in your search for the truth. You sir are a blessing to humanity.

[@armadillotoe]

It is very difficult to accept you worked so hard and spent so much money to learn crap.

[@shrekvt]

I told my doctor that I have a family history of diabetes and would like to have my A1C measured and monitor it. He said fasting glucose is good enough, so now I'm looking for a new doctor.

[@chaz6399]

Incredible. If you don't mind spending $22 out of pocket you can order your own test on "ownyourlabs" web site. Order the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (which includes glucose) for $8.75 and Insulin for $12.60 (You want to get glucose with the insulin so you can compute HOMA-IR)

[@chaz6399]

You can look up the formula for computing HOMA-IR. I think it's: HOMA-IR = (Insulin * Glucose) / 405 Ben Bikman can tell you how to interpret it. I think it's something like this: HOMA-IR: 1.0 or less is ideal (very good insulin sensitivity) 1.1 to 2.0 is okay 2.1 to 3.0 definitely not good Over 3.0 Red Alert (severe insulin resistance) Pulling these from memory, so use with caution. Better if you get exact ranges from Dr. Bikman.

[@TommysPianoCorner]

Where I live, it is possible to to am A1C via a finger prick test at the pharmacy for just a few dollars. Might be worth going to some of the bigger ones and asking :-)

[@christinekaye6393]

I'm a diabetic and my last A1c was 5.2. My doctor is very excited. I've been off Glipizide for a month and my afternoon glucose reading was 88. I eat mostly protein and healthy fats along with a small serving (3 times a week) of vegetables such as sauerkraut, asparagus, spinach, or artichoke hearts. I've been low-carb for several years, the last couple of which I was eating

[@jeffrygreene2363]

At age 76 my A1C is 5.0 (Highest ever was 6.4 4 years ago)....over the last 3 years my highest was 5.2...I don't do Keto/Carnivore, but I do low carb and intermittent fast at 20/4..Following Dr Berry and Dr Berg has changed my life...no health issues and very active

[@sherrihinton8567]

Good job

[@bostonjackson9384]

Excellent job!

[@vidyajoshi8795]

wow that's great

[@artzymac5641]

I’m a 57 years old started seeing a new doctor last month. I haven’t been to a doctor in 4 years. I started a low carb almost zero sugar way of eating. Fast 18 hours a day sometimes do a 24, 48, and occasionally a 72 hour fast. I lost 70 pounds and have stayed in that range over two years. Great energy haven’t felt better. So my new doctor did bloodwork said my liver kidneys everything great, except I have dangerously high cholesterol. So he told me to avoid the meat butter and all the things that have helped me lose the weight and make me feel so much better. And of course per scribed a cholesterol medication. Well I’ve decided to stick to what’s made me feel better. Doctors work with pharmaceuticals to make the money and push pills.

[@anitaleach520]

Is there any truth that taking Metamucil helps lower cholesterol?? I did that for awhile. It helped. C numbers went down. Doc said Metamucil absorbs the C and gets pooped out before the body absorbs the C.

[@fredalkent]

That's why it is called a practice.

[@kevinjarchow8812]

The ask then is; "What is my Cholesterol/Triglyceride ratio? If it's less than 1.5, your chance of heart attack and/or stroke is greatly reduced. Which is the reason for prescribing the med. It's pretty dumb when you think about it.

[@janatakhan1891]

Its actually the Tg/HDL ratio.

[@cptbuckrogers01rogers96]

You are now using fat for fuel, so there will be more cholesterol because thats what carries the fat

[@jizzaymz]

The "goal" is 6.5 because if everyone got it down to 4.8 (or lower) they would be out of business 🤔

[@ChuckMcC]

I am truly convinced that elevated A1C, insulin levels and insulin resistance causes a inflammatory state and is the very cause of atherosclerosis...

[@billyperry6567]

This is the cause of near every human ailment.... I had so much pain and so many issues before dropping my carbs and upping my omega 3/6ratio. I'm not keto per say as my body seems to really like some carbs but I choose them wisely, never eat them standalone and never more than 15% of my daily calories.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Bingo

[@cm_mb]

Yes, I've been saying this, but no one wants to hear it, especially the medical community. They all want to blame fat and red meat as the enemy. I learned this on my own working as an RN in the cardiac ICU, 20 years ago. Patients coming in with repeat heart attacks, on statins for years with cholesterol under 150, low blood pressure on meds, most were diabetics. Many were repeat offenders, starting with stent placement and then progressing to bypass surgery and/or valve replacements. There were few that weren't diabetics. I figured it out because statins were not preventing repeat heart attacks, as we have been told, and low cholesterol was not helpful either. It's always been the the years of high glucose levels destroying the vascular system that is to blame, from consuming high carb and sugar on the SAD diet. Smoking tobacco and abusing alcohol doesn't help.

[@billyperry6567]

@showbizonastick to those who been eating "whole grain cereal" for breakfast salad and soybean oil for lunch, brown rice and veggies with canola deluxe and lean chicken breast for dinner are discovering that their "healthy" way of life and is killing them slowly...

[@eksw_i_bouli_twn_prodotwn]

1 year of keto and my a1c is down to 4,1. Admittedly i was a bit scared before watching this video as i thought it might be too low. Thanks doc.

[@HexagonNightmare]

A1C is in normal range at 6 but my Dr told me to immediately change my diet n get that number lower regardless. When I went in for something else a month later, she was delighted I lost over twenty pounds n eagerly listened to what I had done with my diet. I'm blessed to have her, she's supportive of this lifestyle and always suggests diet intervention first regarding allergies and diabetes.

[@gingerperrett4549]

Hey, my husband and I started Ketovore February 1st and he is down 80lbs and I am down 50lbs. His A1C went from 12 to 5.5.

[@victoriad882]

Congrats. That’s crazy fast!

[@ResourcefulNomad]

👍

[@tomthumb5445]

Feb 1 2021? I been carnivore since last sept 22 and almost killed me to lose 30 pounds and that is a 18/6 eating pattern.

[@tonymai1844]

Well, from 12 to 5.5. Congratulations. I try to lower mine 1 point and it was so difficult

[@kathleenrussell5782]

Awesome

[@alphacause]

In short, the correlation between HbA1c and arterial plaquing is far greater than the amount of cholesterol one has in relation to arterial plaquing. When it comes to cardiovascular disease it is NOT about the cholesterol. Its about the damage that the arterial walls incur as a result of fluctuations in blood sugar, which weaponizes cholesterol and turns it from a benign and beneficial thing, to a plaquing agent. Focusing on cholesterol, instead of blood glucose, is like focusing on the oxygen in the air instead of the matches and gasoline when investigating an arson. Yes, oxygen (i.e. cholesterol) is present at the scene of the crime, because the fire (i.e. the plaquing) could not exist without it. However, what causes oxygen to fuel the fire are the matches and gasoline (i.e. high blood sugar).

[@T-aka-T]

Nice explanation, and I have heard that analogy used by conference speakers (? Bikman maybe?) but I prefer it when they liken cholesterol plaque to a bandaid (or the firemen/women there to put out the fire).

[@adelarsen9776]

sugar rich blood scores the intima and this is where the calcium lodges and builds up. The cholesterol comes later.

[@flipino007a]

I had a coronary event at age 38 in December 2019. My weight was 273lbs and when I look at my charts, my lipid panel at the time was terrible. My HDL was 35, LDL 148, Triglycerides 181, VLDL 36, and Hemo A1c 5.2. Dr. Berry is right...A1c is only one part of the equation. I began the keto lifestyle with fasting in March 2020. I then had a new lipid panel done in December 2020. HDL went to 43, LDL to 75, Triglycerides 34 and VLDL 7 (I didnt have an A1c done at that time). At that time, I weighed in at 188lbs. I just had a new lipid panel done in June 2021 with A1c as well. HDL is now 53, LDL 71, Triglycerides 26, VLDL 5 and A1c is 4.5. I'm still waiting on my advanced lipid panel to break down the different LDL numbers. I started out the typical keto, trying to find replacements for my favorite foods like cheescake, rice, bread, etc. Lost like 40lbs from March to September 2020. Then decided to go full carnivore October, and that's when I lost a lot of weight! But after Thanksgiving, I've been following a very strict low carb Mediterranean Keto diet with lots of salmon, sardines, oysters, 100% grass fed beef, lamb, pastured pork, pastured eggs, organs, leafy greens, olives, and some nuts like Brazil nut, pecans and macadamias. Additionally, I do OMAD most days with a few 2MADs peppered in here and there to keep the body guessing. I fill my meals with protein, fat and some fiber to keep me satiated. I finally understand the difference between hunger and cravings. At this moment, I am 168lbs. My doctors have finally agreed to reduce my statins. They've also taken me off Plavix and the blood pressure meds, and cut my beta blockers in half. This lifestyle is sustainable, and it works. Dr. Berry, Dr. Fung, Maria Emmerich among others have really opened my eyes to how the body really works. Thank you, Dr. Berry!

[@chaz6399]

Excellent testimony. Best of luck to you.

[@HeyItsTasha]

I just wanted to start by saying i also live in TN . I started ketovore/carnivore and my A1C has went down from over 11.5 to 8! Still working towards getting it lower. I have watched everything i can from you and your wife Neisha. Thank you all for opening my eyes to what i need to be doing.

[@suethompson2969]

My A1c is 6.3, and my dr told me I am diabetic, and will always be diabetic, just a "controlled diabetic." Time for a new dr??? Update: my A1c is now 5.3

[@Jennifr1966]

Diabetes is a progressive disease, but it can be put into remission more than once. Mine is currently 6.0; 2 years ago it was 7.6. I kept this from my doctor until I could get myself under control. My newest issue is that all my pants are falling off my waist. My hubby said my underwear are baggy. 😉 I got a cgm just for 2 weeks. Gotta tell you, not seeing 6.0! I'm excited to see what she finds!

[@chops6379]

I just checked my last bloodwork and in 2019 it was 4.8%. At the time I was on Keto with 20g carbs no alcohol and 46 years old.

[@2late4me2care]

I lowered my HbA1c from 8.5 to 5.3. It's time to aim lower. New goals!

[@tonymai1844]

new goal is 5.0, me too, and it is very , very difficult to lower than that. 😀

[@libertyswarrior]

In July of 2020 I had an A1C of 9.7, I made the decision to get my health under control. I have now lost 102lbs and have an A1C of 4.9 when i did my last blood/urine tests. I did it by eating low carb and cutting out all the junk, so it can be done. I feel the best I've felt in three decades, I'm 51 and never going back to that life. Dr. Berry and many others I have taken advice and guidance from on my journey to get healthier. I thank them all.

[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

I lost 85 pounds, dropped my A1C to 5.5 (so far), shed my arthritis, and feel years younger. I've struggled with health issues for years with the help of my doctor. By going carnivore last November, I've witnessed an astounding change in my overall health (which just keeps improving day after day). I asked my doctor why he didn't give me that advice. He said that they don't teach those things in med school. I find myself debating my health care with him. He plays the averages on hundreds of patients. I play the details on myself. Averages just aren't good enough. My A1C is gradually dropping and I, like you, think that there is no such thing as good enough. Under 5.7? Better, but why stop trying? Even if I get to better than average, that's not good enough!

[@T-aka-T]

Similar. Go us! 😍

[@farohtut4428]

I’ll be eating some liver, onions, and peppers tomorrow when I stop my fast.

[@tonymai1844]

try some fresh chicken liver. look for organic and cage free chicken. I did one time and I feel like my eyes got some more power after the chicken liver meal. But it came back to normal after a week.

[@farohtut4428]

I do realize that peppers are in the nightshade family, however lectins don’t affect everyone the same, not to mention when peppers are cooked the lectins are weakened. Thanks anyway.

[@msg4925]

I love the no nonsense straight talk, i.e. “That’s dumb.” Thanks for another great video ❤️

[@magicdaveable]

That's me Doc. I will down load the study. Print it out and add it to my library.

[@twayna1234]

You're saving lives.

[@DramaneDeme]

Thank you so very much dearest Dr Berry ! You were my very first source of information when I started my education journey seven months ago before embarking in keto/IF four months ago. Since then I came across other health educators such as Sten Ekberg, Jason Fung, Eric Berg... and recently Thomas DeLauer and Dave Asprey. I must say that as far as I’m concerned you’re the best of all. You always make it real, and your sense of pragmatism has always helped me guard myself from falling in the trap of dogmatism as I pursue my keto/IF journey. I live in West Africa, not in the US at this point in time. You made it possible for me to hang in tight and not be discouraged simply because I can’t find this or that here. I do with what I can find where I am. Whenever I hear something that makes keto/IF sound like a religion, I think of everything I learned from you in the beginning of my learning process, and I say to myself, “I’m gonna stick to the wisdom of my first doctor.” Thank you so very much for everything Dr Berry. May The Eternal God watch over you and your loved ones. As would say my son Muhammad back in Michigan “You’re the shit !” 😂😂😂

[@lindabragg4125]

I got the kit and decided to check my A1C, since my bloodwork in September never included it, nor did any doctor who took my bloodwork ever test it. I’m glad with the result at 4.8. I eat a Keto/Carnivore lifestyle thanks to you Dr. Berry! I just checked my husband’s and his results were 6.0. He’s not as strict on his way of eating, but maybe he will start working on it now. I will be showing the kit to my class tomorrow and letting them know my results. I love you for what you are doing. I struggle with people who don’t want to get healthy, but if I reach one person it’s worth what I’m doing. I showed both your KZbin videos on A1C last Thursday to my group and planning on doing it again tomorrow night. Pray people will open their eyes and ears. Had a cardiologist tell his patient, a man coming to my seminar that red meat will kill him. He’s believing his doctor and now will not come back. I sent his wife your video of how restrictive carnivore was and told her you eat red meat everyday. I also was given a Cardiac diet that this man’s doctor gave him. I wrote down the food I would have ate on this very diet they suggested. Carbs for the day in the first scenario was 377 the second scenario 287. I could not believe this man will go back to eating this very way. Sad for sure.

[@SharonFoster852]

I don't know what my HbA1c was two years ago, but I know I was pre-diabetic. After 18 months on keto, it is 5.0.

[@tonymai1844]

A1C at 5.0, you stop taking all the medicine, do you? congratulations

[@gullinvarg]

Same here. Started keto 28 months ago and ketovore now. Sometimes go full carnivore for a while. My fasting glucose was high before that, but never had an A1c. However I was also 305 lbs about 3 years ago and 290 when I started keto. Last fall my A1c was 5.0 at my bi-annual physical and I'm at about 185 lbs. now. Coronary artery scan score was zero 3 months ago.

[@SharonFoster852]

@@gullinvarg Way to go!

[@T-aka-T]

@@gullinvarg fantastic. Congratulations😇

[@alistairbalistair9596]

wow amazing :) I'm 9 months carnivore and managed to get to 5.5 hopefully i can get to 5

[@highfxorthis780]

Lifesaving knowledge! Thanks a million Doctor.

[@eutectoid1]

Excellent presentation - we need more doctors like you!

[@jennspencer9596]

On April 15, my A1c was 10.7 and my blood sugar was 268… on April 16 I went fully keto with as low a daily carb count as possible… on July 16 I go back to the doctor for a new test. I dropped 22 pounds so far.

[@josehvelez1960]

For the new A1C, have to wait three months from the last one!

[@jennspencer9596]

@@josehvelez1960 That’s why my next appointment is on 16 July

[@Pooshee123]

Fingers crossed for a lower A1C! 🤞🏼

[@njsongwriter]

@@josehvelez1960 You don't have to wait three months. My wife went from 6.2% to 5.9% in two months.

[@jennspencer9596]

@@njsongwriter I am a cancer survivor and will be getting a screening on June 30, so by scheduling my next appointment on July 16 I give the doc time to review my screening before I sit down with him again. My thoughts are to get a full blood panel done at my oncology clinic, and have the new results for the appointment to maximize the quality of my visit.

[@bm7654]

So glad you explained this. My sister-in-law is just under 6.0 and she thinks she's normal. I havent known what to tell her. Now I do. God Bless!

[@genevievehandley7106]

My A1c has been fairly consistant at between 6 and 7 for 10 years. Ive been type 2 for 17 yrs. My cardiologist was astounded that I have next to no plaque and my arteries for my age (68) are excellant even though my cholesterol is a little on the high side. I have no other side issues related to diabetes. Ive just started Keto and am going to transition to Carnivore WOE. 😊

[@marlenegold280]

Low carb, Intermittent fasting lowers triglycerides.

[@chaz6399]

How did your cardiologist assess your plaque?

[@KenDBerryMD]

Keep us posted on your progress!!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

U want cholesterol “a little high” if ur older. Keep it “high”. Elderly ppl do not do well with low to normal cholesterol. Get ur triglycerides down n ignore the rest.

[@marlenegold280]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah You mean higher large fluffy LDL particles. Again, the LDL-C doesn’t differentiate between the particle types; one needs the right tests. Statins don’t help.

[@tamaraspillis612]

Dr. Berry you are a "no nonsense" guy. Current research, patient education and a no nonsense doc. We win!

[@raginVocals]

Fantastic! I appreciate the information and an glad to hear that there are way more things that I can learn. Thank you for taking the time to upload

[@tmacphd7871]

My cardiologist freaked out when I revealed to him that I'm following the carnivore diet. He told me I was courting heart disease and that he didn't want to be my doctor if I didn't heed his warning.

[@granny58]

Bye bye Felicia

[@tombarlow8506]

I so enjoy watching, learning, from you presentations. Thank you.

[@jennygibbons1258]

Thanks Dr Berry. Very helpful information and I’m striving hard to continue following your guidance. I’m around 3k miles away from Tennessee so I’m glad for your channel. Much appreciated.

[@lauracello5866]

I really appreciate the clarity.

[@fryerobert093]

Your a super person Dr berry ,please keep up the good work

[@shafaatrahman7386]

One of the best medical advice ever. My HBA1C is 5.3 and i am targeting below 5. Once got 4.6 with strict keto

[@frednahall4617]

Thank you, thank you for your simple, easy to understand explanation. My A1c was up at my recent check up. I had not eaten well during the past months. Dr. said it was up, but it was "okay", but it was 6.7 I think. That is NOT okay at all, especially since I had a "minor" stroke from plaque a few years ago. I am back on my fasting program and getting myself straightened out. I shared this video on the "Obesity Code" group. Thank you again.

[@ArifAli-hg1eq]

Thanks you are a Lighthouse for health seekers. Your efforts for improving Human Health is Highly appreciated.

[@kostaaust.2506]

Keto now for 1year and A1C down from 4.7 to 4.3 and CAC is zero! Feeling great! Thanks Dr. Berry

[@kayebonato7428]

The longer I do Keto to reverse T2D the more clear it is to me that I need to eat basically carnivore or at least Ketovore to get my A1c down as low as possible. Currently 6.1 and that's after 3 months of quite a bit of almond flour .......in cakes etc. Working on it daily.

[@taniafuentez9588]

I came to the same realization, ditching all the almond flour, ketofied foods and snacks for my long-term survival. I see the numbers drop drastically the closer I get to sticking with a full carnivore way of eating. Dr. Berry speaks volumes of truth!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Yeah ditch the nuts Lose the fat

[@erichanson5628]

I used ceylon cinnamon before each meal and ACV to bring down my glucose. Along with Keto. I no longer use them but they did help.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@erichanson5628 u put them in water? I don’t think I could drink cinnamon

[@erichanson5628]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah It is not easy... Because it is powder and it does not dissolve very well... Ceylon cinnamon does have less taste though. I coughed quite a few times. But I was using a 1/3 of a teaspoon per meal.

[@silviamendoza3301]

You are an awesome human ver and a great doctor. My sister, who has T2 follows, you and she introduced me to your channel. Your videos are totally life savers.

[@anab7177]

I never thought about my A1C. My doctor just checked my numbers and it was 5,4. Thank you for explaining all this!

[@jimbeaver27]

My wife's score was 5.9 and her doctor said it's fine. I told here she is pre-diabetic but she is still eating sugar and gluten snacks, lots of carbs, and generally is on the road to full blown D2. My A1c was 5.3 and I am a bit worried, however now more than a year of keto and I bet my A1c is much lower. I will have it tested soon to fine out. I am so glad I found Keto in time or my A1c might be getting dangerously high too. I have never had a CAC test but I will be getting one soon, wow that is a bit stressful thinking about...

[@RyanIngram]

Did you get it retested?

[@jimbeaver27]

@@RyanIngramno I have not, been Keto 4 years since to no doubt much lower, but it was not unhealthy then

[@erezcohen5453]

Thank you very much for such a clear presentation!!

[@tonycastani4173]

Awesome, actionable information Dr Berry! Thanks so much

[@chetmarcotti4953]

Ken, always a good input with real sincerity. I get a lot out of your videos

[@bernadetteholmes6160]

My AIC was 4.1 a few weeks ago. Also lowered my triglycerides from 468 down to 164! Cholesterol was 218 and my NP wanted to put me on meds. I politely declined.

[@njsongwriter]

Triglycerides of 164 is still too high. It should be under 100. Have you considered getting an HOMA-IR test to determine your level of insulin resistance?

[@kgurlzmom]

Thanks Doc! I ALWAYS learn something when you post a new video! Next stop CAC test! My A1C is 5.2 but getting on the carnivore train this year so maybe mine can drop lower! Here's to clean arteries 🙋‍♀️

[@junebugsnicklefritz876]

I’m sooooo thankful for you Dr. Berry.

[@lwot123]

Your awesome doc! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@rfbead321]

The reason they say HBAIC of 6.x is ok is that this will keep you a customer of the medical/big pharma industrial complex. It is all about the health of the their pocketbooks, pun intended.

[@candacemenard4229]

So true with all health issues. They are not going to cure anything, just cover the symptoms.

[@manny7886]

That why in health care they emphasize manage care ... LOL!!! They can manage any health issues we may have but not cure them.

[@maintenancebynathan2150]

Watch TV for a couple hours. You'll see commercials for several T2D treatment but none of the commercials tell you to go Carnivore. Pharma has to keep you on the meds.

[@markiangooley]

I don’t think that individual endocrinologists want their patients to be enslaved in that way. It’s just that they’re in love with carbohydrates and are certain that everyone needs 100 grams of carbohydrates a day or SOMETHING HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN. When first I tried low-carb eating my then-endocrinologist, board-certified, said that my 50 grams of carbohydrates was DANGEROUS and my brain would shut down. Why he’d never heard of gluconeogenesis I didn’t ask him, but that was 2012 and I have never seen him again.

[@marlenegold280]

They think it prevents hypoglycemia, and they think they risk being sued if even one careless person died of low blood sugar and sued. Problem is, roller coaster blood sugars from a high carb diet will worsen risk for hard fast drops into Hypoglycemia and becoming unconscious.

[@B81Mack]

Very interesting. All of this fits to someone I know who has had stents deployed. The subject embraced the low-fat lifestyle but thought nothing of the impact of sugar and carbs. It all fits. Nice presentation, Doc.

[@camvanzin]

Thanks Doc, another great video. It will be interesting to see how long it takes your colleagues to accept the inevitable.

[@hbarwickjr]

Thank you Dr. Berry. I pay attention and follow your advice getting results; mmgl last check up was 190. Now after 3 weeks on your diet advice it's been in the low 90's. Goal is for a 140 1 hour after eating. Have accomplished that several times. Thank you for speaking out!

[@podunkpretties]

My dad had the left carotid artery 100% blocked, the right side was 85% block and they cleared that one but wouldn't touch the left. After eating a low carb diet for 3 years the left is now 85 % blocked. And he still eats bread and things I would never eat. His lowest A1c in 3 yrs has been 5.9. It was much higher. His doc told him to keep doing what he was doing.

[@marlenegold280]

Just imagine the healing if he cut things like bread...

[@T-aka-T]

It's great that docs are starting to say "keep doing what you're doing". It's both empowering and a shift away from "standard of care" warnings. My doc says it. Great doc.

[@keralee]

Has he considered serrapeptase enzyme? On empty stomach it acts like a chemical roto-rooter and clears all sorts of blockages. Check the research. I just started taking it to destroy random spike protein emissions from latent zombies, but as a side effect it lowered my blood pressure 19/18 points systolic/diastolic...in just over a week. If it can do that, imagine what else it can do.

[@patryan8806]

Thank you Dr. Berry! So eating bacon and eggs don’t cause plack, I will continue to enjoy them!

[@ericaulbach]

It’s great to see what others have done with their A1C. I recently home tested after a 6 weeks on ketovore. Did not get a baseline at the start because I didn’t know I could home test but I did feel like death warmed over. 😅 Now I’m at 5.4 and feeling much better and lost 33 lbs.

[@peggylynn84]

Another Awesome video Thanks Much Love ❤❤❤❤

[@erichanson5628]

I started Keto and it took 2.5 weeks to get my glucose from 186 to 86. At the 2.5 month mark my A1C was at 5.1 down from 8.6. My doctor was excited to say the least. I lost 60 lbs in 12 weeks and a year later it is still off. Now doing Ketovore and IF. Goal is to get % body fat to 16%

[@karencarbone2603]

Dr. Berry! Thanks for your help. I am told the same thing by my doctor that 6.0 and under is a great A1C number. For me it is hard though. I think it is in my genetics. I might need to read one of your books. You are a wonderful doctor! God bless you!

[@chaz6399]

My neighbor is a retired physicians assistant. The topic of A1C came up one time and he told me in his office they pretty much ignored anything under 7.0. I just about fell over.

[@DrPapa14]

My wife and I need you to be our doctor! How? Love and appreciate you and your wife!

[@Souperat60]

In January 2024 my A1c was 13.9. I was shocked and determined. Two months later I got it to 7.4. Still high but hard work pays off. Keto!

[@hennessy4314]

just ate some liver today, it was surprisingly nice

[@kettlyjoseph8182]

😃😃😃 I just seasoned some for me to cook tomorrow. I am Caribbean and I am used to liver . It is good stuff.👍🏾

[@marthaashworth8374]

I had chicken liver today 😁. I coated it with planko and fried in bacon grease.

[@skinnydee1886]

@@kettlyjoseph8182 I'm also from the Caribbean and I love chicken livers👍👍👍Kettly, if you don't mind sharing your recipe, how do you cook yours? Thank you. I usually seasoned them with my homemade green seasoning, lots of garlic and scotch bonnet and let them marinate overnight in the fridge. The next day I just fry them and they're very delicious! Sometimes I make liver and onions too and they're good!

[@stuwhite2337]

Liver is delicious! I fry lambs liver for a minute each side in olive oil then cook in garlic and cream for another minute so it is still a little bloody. Best fast food you can make!

[@Alicet2323]

I had some grilled liver last night, and it was the first time I thoroughly enjoyed it and ate every last bite! It tasted like steak! 10/10 recommend grilling liver

[@LVQ-so5th]

Excellent video. I wonder how long it takes to reduce plaque levels.

[@_Randwulf]

Thx 4 yet another valuable video as always... 👍😎

[@kenburroughs7709]

Very professional and informative.

[@juliahatter2844]

Thank you for explaining this!!!! You ROCK! What an amazing 'real' doctor with true knowledge... a "learn-ed" individual as some would say😉. My husband and I are so thankful we discovered you! Wish we could send you "panda massaged" steaks...(your hilarious btw!) Do you do paid zoom doctor visits for people?!

[@chaz6399]

Your assertion that Dr. Berry is a 'real' doctor is right on. Doctor comes from the Latin word for "teacher" Prior to the Rockefellers taking over medicine in 1910 the job of a doctor was very much to "educate". Once Rockefeller got control (largely through "philanthropy") the model changed from education to medication. It was very convenient, of course, that he was set up to profit from this new approach by way of his investments in oil and drug companies. "Medication vs Education"

[@pilgrimlady8196]

LOL. 😂

[@jenn_jean_kent_artist]

Thank you, Dr Berry. I do have CAD and always had normal a1c and glucose never high. Been keto since 2017. Hoping to keep improving. Working more toward carnivore now. Your son got me calling pork rinds ‘cookies’, which has me loving them more.🥰

[@jenn_jean_kent_artist]

Also My last hemoglobin a1c was 4.9. I hope I can bring that down even more.

[@jamesrankin9833]

Love it! Good stuff Doc!

[@philipdcrump]

Excellent post doc

[@kenwgold]

DR. BERRY, thats alot of books behind you!! 👍

[@vtbn53]

Nah, I have ten times that amount of books.

[@kenwgold]

Well, 👍

[@ReversingDiabetes]

This is an interesting study, correlating A1c to coronary calcium scores. I've been aware that A1c correlated to actual events, even in non-diabetic ranges, for some time, but this is a much more specific study. Thank you for sharing this. I am very excited that you and others in clinical practice have seen reduction of blockages in ex-diabetics, but really wish someone was publishing about this! I was briefly interested in fenofibrates, thinking that the removal of cholesterol from HDL particles would allow them to scavenge more from the arteries, but several cardiologists told me they had not seen reduction in blockages in clinical practice. I got a stent last December, which I am uncertain was really necessary; if I'd known ex-diabetics reduce their arterscelrosis, I might have chosen to watch and wait rather than get the stent. I'm making decisions without enough data. I am frustrated about what improvements/risks to expect as an ex-diabetic. Certainly, my health is much improved vs. when I was diabetic and my quality of life has improved tremendously; I know that for certain. But I do not expect that I am in the same position as someone who wasn't diabetic for 30+ years, on multiple daily injections of 12+ of those years. I've accrued much damage from both hyperglycemia and hypersulinemia for decades, and while I expect much healing via autophagy, I don't believe everything can be fixed. And there is extremely little research about ex-diabetics out there to indicate what to expect. I can extrapolate some guesses about health risk, e.g. yeast infections risk is lower simply because I'm a poorer culture medium. But just general information never includes us; we are not a group in research studies. For example, I know that covid risk is much worse for diabetics than non-diabetics, and assume ex-diabetics may be somewhere in between, but can't really guess where. I share my medical history with any health care professional I interact with, so they don't just look at my recent labwork and assume I'm non-diabetic, but I doubt any of them know themselves which risks apply to me as an ex-diabetic. I spend much of my time advising diabetics; it's become my passion. In fact, I took my first steps to setting up a nonprofit last week dedicated to eradicating diabetes. I have chosen this as my life's work. But I'm frustrated that the basis of most of my advice is just my own experience; I don't like "data" that just comes from an n=1 experiment. I need to know much more about ex-diabetics rather than feeling I'm trail-blazing all the time.

[@sarahwong5592]

For what it's worth, I will be praying for the success of your endeavor, and others like it. The real trouble is acquiring funding for the research, because there isn't an easy, direct line from advising lifestyle changes to making big profits, so venture capitalists etc want none of it. And most in the non-profit world don't have the vision for some so big and slow. They want to hand out x number of free glucometers to poor diabetics now -- not spend 10 years doing longitudinal studies to change the medical paradigm, change cultural norms about food, and THEN drastically reduce the incidence of lifestyle-based chronic illness. Perhaps you could crowd fund it, á la Vasalgel. Crowd funding medical research definitely isn't the norm, but it appears that it can be done. The people behind that non-profit (The Parsemus Foundation) seem pretty legit. Perhaps they might be willing to advise you a little if you hit them up to pick their brains about the ins and out of crowd funding medical research.

[@sarahwong5592]

Also, there may be others who can contribute data to your research. There are doctors like Dr. Berry, Dr. Sten Ekburg, another doctor whose name escapes me who runs a clinic for diabetics and helps them reverse their diabetes by defying the standard advice and telling them to eat low carb -- she has a TED talk (or TEDX?) about it. Perhaps once your foundation is set up, and you can introduce yourself using your official title and org name and website, you could reach out to some of these doctors about designing and enrolling patients in your studies. Edit: typos

[@rrsr1810]

Dr Berry! Would love to see your thoughts on Policosanol! Good video as always

[@MrKrueger88]

Great to see a doctor blaming carbs and sugar , rather than saturated fat . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tonitoni2045]

He is a remarkable Dr... I'v always been impressed with his concern & intelligence & shocked that his practice was in the small town of Camden Tn for years... apparently he met someone else, left his family, Camden & his practice to start a new life...he no longer has a practice but has continued to do video's for which we should all be grateful for...he is a blessing in the medical field

[@fosterapamela]

Interesting. I'm in Canada and an A1C of 6 is considered prediabetic and not okay by the doctors I've dealt with. My A1C is 5.0 now but it was up to 6.0 about 3 years ago. That was during my carb heavy vegetarian phase, even though I wasn't overweight at that point. Now I know better, thanks to my niece who introduced me to Keto and Dr. Berry. Now to see if I can get it lower...

[@robevans2114]

Well done. Very informative

[@ColoradoHiker]

Perhaps a video on numbers from various tests and what they should be. PSA, HDL, triglycerides, CAC, etc

[@stephencullum8255]

My A1C score was in the mid sixes before I changed my life style to a low carb diet. Over the last two years the lowest has been 4.7% and the highest was 5.2%. The last one was 5%. I am in my late sixties. My cardiologist did a heart catheterization on me in Jan. There was no blockage at all. He told me that he would not say zero artery plaque but it was at or below the lowest he could detect. I have been hypertense since my teen years( much better now) and on the SAD diet for most of my life. I wonder if my arteries have been cleaned out since my life style changed. I do exercise at the gym ( cardo and weight lifting) and hike frequently. So my active life style may be another factor.

[@josenicolasaponte5232]

Very interesting information. I’m a physician my self in the area of Miami Florida and agree with your approach of treatment in obesity and diabetes. I am also approaching a treatment plan of talking to all my patients about the importance of low carb diet and insulin effects, but the main limitation I am getting is to brake the cultural way of eating mainly in the latino community use to eat a lot of rice, beans, bread, tropical fruits an starchy vegetables. Any clues to help convincing these patients to change the diet?

[@shotpusher]

Thanks for that new info! I really need to get some labs drawn, fixing to transition from keto to carnivore.

[@marylynch951]

Thank you Dr Berry Since I came across your videos My health has greatly improved by going keto February 2020 my levels are 4 0 April 2021 I the same this year 4 0 I am so happy Once again thank you

[@mscorliss1]

I got my A1C down to 5.6. My husband and Dr tell me that is a GREAT number and can't understand why I want to lower it. I just shake my head.

[@chaz6399]

How's your ALT? That's another one where most doctors are just fine with the level being anywhere in the normal range, or even slightly elevated. When mine was elevated I had two docs tell me "it's nothing to be concerned about - probably just little bit of fat in your liver". BTW: for a woman a healthy ALT is less than 25.

[@rosemarycrosman6381]

@@chaz6399 I am on methotrexate so my AST and my ALT are checked every 3 months it's very low thankfully

[@mscorliss1]

@@chaz6399 it is good.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Keep ignoring the ignorant and keep thriving

[@pilgrimlady8196]

Keep going! Don’t be sidetracked by good (misleading) intentions. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@paramjitkaur6798]

Hi Dr. Berry, my five year old is developing a lot of dandruff since he is eating mostly carnivore, could you please recommend something for him, thank you soo much for all the free great information you provide! Love from India 🇮🇳!

[@AROUNDMYCAMERA]

Dr please do speak on Scalp folliculities and its treatment...

[@LuC1800]

Thank you Dr Berry❤️

[@jmwarren2012]

This is ALL true, I have familial hyperlipidemia (High LDL Cholesterol), and was pre-diabetic with a A1C of 5.6. I was on metformin for 4 years, and ultimately went on a KETO diet. I recently came off the metformin as my A1C got down to a 4.9, and 8 weeks being off it, the A1C is still at 4.9. So one medication off my list. 2 years ago I was put on statin medications, and ultimately had to come off them due to developing rhabdomyolysis. Given I still had high LDL cholesterol, they attempted to put me on Praluent (injectable medication for high cholesterol). Insurance refused it, so the cardiologist ordered the calcium score and scan of my heart and arteries. I just got back my score of 0! I have no buildup and no calcium score. He said the LDL, while high, did not need to be treated at this time, and to control it with exercise and diet. I honestly believe, when I was pre-diabetic, I had some minor buildup because I did have some mild chest pain time to time. The KETO diet and low-carb lifestyle has healed me completely. Now if I can get off these thyroid meds, I can be pill free again.

[@maddisonbythesea3015]

I wish I could get a CAC test. Closest to me is 2 hours away. I don't understand why everyone doesn't offer this test. My a1c is 4.9.

[@sarahrosen4985]

My doctor has never heard of the test and thinks I’m making it up. She also doesn’t know what a decade scan is or why I would want one.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@sarahrosen4985 DEKA scan N I would get a new dr that lives in the 21st century!

[@erichanson5628]

Many doctors do not like the test for some reason (probably prefer stints after the fact?!?). However I would drive the 2 hours as the test is literally 15 minutes. You might need a referral from your doc in some states (not sure on that).

[@clovermark39]

@@erichanson5628 All to do with money probably and stents have not been proven to improve anything so just another money maker!

[@erichanson5628]

@@clovermark39 Exactly!

[@rhansen1969]

Excellent video! Sharing!

[@marydonaldson6139]

Thank you...clear info!!🙌

[@ketonesnotglucose4978]

Vitamin K2 mk7 takes calcium from the soft tissue to the skeletal system

[@Divocwax]

At what dose? How much calcium is relocated over what timeframe? Does it work on all humans? Or just rodents? Is it cost/benefit evaluated?

[@tommydinob]

@@Divocwaxexactly! There’s a lot of assumption and conjecture in this space

[@JRMoritz]

2019 CAC was 836 on Keto for 3 years CAC still very high but down to 712. A1C from 6 to 4.5

[@tonymai1844]

wow, A1C at 4.5 It is very good. Congratulations

[@chaz6399]

Good work.

[@tielde8199]

@JR Moritz. Did you take any vitamin K2? High lipid profile?

[@aaronrender4867]

How old are you? Overweight?

[@T-aka-T]

That's great about the CAC. Good job! They USED to say it couldn't be done. Even just holding it steady was considered success. Now we're more and more often seeing reversals! This is one of the most exciting things being discovered about keto/ carnivore. ❤️🐂🙏

[@hildacrawf]

Thanks for was all your videos.

[@TheTarasom]

Excellent video Doctor. Thank you for all you doing for all of us . This is what I do not understand . I was keto and my blood tests were good . After becoming carnivore for 2 years , my A1C is now 5.9 and by good i do not understand . Also my cardiologist ordered an angiogram because my high cholesterol .and some signs that i have blockage in my arteries . I do not understand any of this anymore because I eat 0 carbs from plants other than carbs in meat or organs . No coffee , no sweeteners . Dome cheese from time to time .