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If all your doctor checks is a yearly fasting blood glucose level at your annual check-up, you could have severe pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes, and have no idea. Even though you wouldn't know you have it, the damage from your diabetes continues right along. Check your A1c at home if you need to!!
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[@victoriafort1837]

My doctor has been watching my blood sugar for years and I never thought about it. In July 2018 two days after my checkup I got the call you have Type 2 diabetes come back in so you can get started on insulin. I said NO to the insulin. That was the first time I said no to my doctor. lowered my A1c from 10.2 to 5.0 in 3 months with Keto, IF and walking.

[@moniquedarquea2147]

Good for you. Doctors love to prescribe💊 💉medicinal💉 💊band-aids instead of removing the cause. Way to be pro-active about your💪 health💪 and self-heal! The right foods🥑🥓🍳🥗 really are the best medicine. 🎉Congrats🎉 on your accomplishments! 😜

[@elboyd5809]

Brilliant, well done! I did it too, it's so good!

[@Chellistan]

That’s amazing!

[@jimbo5635]

You dodged a bullet. Giving insulin to an insulin resistant person is like giving more alcohol to an alcoholic.

[@georgepettyiii2304]

Curious, how did your MD react to the changes in your lifestyle and lab results?

[@CaliAngie86]

I lowered my A1C from a 9.6 to a 4.7 in 3 months with Keto, IF and cardio. No meds at all.

[@honestaf6165]

WOW Amazing !

[@drgemma2828]

Angie that is AWESOME! Congratulations!

[@pjbburk.4208]

Angie that is absolutely amazing and so wonderful. Such a good present to yourself👍🏻

[@MrDenisJoshua]

Sorry... what is "IF" please ? Thanks and congrats :-)

[@pjbburk.4208]

Denis ePosta IF stands for intermittent fasting which is also called time restricted eating.

[@tresorjc3]

3 years ago it was 13.7....in March it was 6.2...still working in it!

[@KenDBerryMD]

Soooo much progress! Keep it up

[@JimSparrowYYCRealEstate]

Wow - that's impressive (I know how hard it is) 👍🏼

[@artista202]

My a1c is 5.1. I do intermittent fasting and a low carb diet.

[@donworsham3677]

I am 71. Was insulin resistant for years. Began keto. Strict keto of 20 carbs or less per day. My A1c was 6.3 a year ago on my annual checkup, at the beginning of keto,. One click away from full blown type two diabetes. Today I had my yearly checkup. A1c 5.6. Normal. My blood pressure was 190/62 at one point when checked at an urgent care facility. Today nurse clocked BP at 117/70.

[@MikeD_]

That's great. I always wonder if doctors who recommend against keto ever tell their patients they were wrong?

[@lisabarnes68]

I just got tested last week. My last A1C was 9.4. After being keto for 3 months, I'm now 7.1! I know it's still high, but I was so happy to see it lower since doing this way of eating and in only 3 months. It hasn't been below 9 for many, many years. I'm encouraged that my next test will be even lower (God willing!) Love keto!!

[@KenDBerryMD]

Lisa, you are off to such a brilliant start! Don't ever give up!!!

[@drgemma2828]

Keep with it, Lisa! Wonderful news!

[@donniewiggs8749]

I haven't heard of keto till now. I see video's of him talking about it. Im doing it next

[@sandrafoster6976]

I was on Ketoand doing well but during the holidays I went back to eating carbs and my blood sugars went back high. I am now back on keto for life

[@JasonBuckman]

Mine was hovering at around 11 (10.8 to 11+), and went down to 7.8!

[@samhandwich4452]

Went from 5.7 to 5.1 in a year. One less prediabetic in Minnesota. also the home of Ancel Keys, the biggest liar about America’s cardivascular health and diet. Can you do a video about this lunatic and how we got started eating the wrong way?

[@samhandwich4452]

BSan you’re safe. You watch Dr B

[@erikahead]

I had my A1C checked the day after my first day of keto. I went to an independent lab here in town and it was $35 for the health panel with A1C test. It came back showing my A1C was 9.9! My doctors in the past had put me on metformin, but I was stubborn and wouldn't take it, so I was very unregulated! It had been higher, but I hated taking pills, so I'd always start eating better, but then would revert back to my old ways. So after 4 months of strict keto (tracking macros, being very diligent about what I ate, etc), I had my A1C checked again and it had dropped to 4.2! Yes, that's right! It's been almost 2 years now on keto and I get my bloodwork done every 4 months just so I can track my internal changes myself. I am happy to report it has stayed between 4.2-4.6 range over the past two years, and I have lost over 100 pounds too!

[@gskyle4822]

Wow! Good for you! And only $35 for a standard panel with A1C. Labcrop charges $40 just to get my Vit D level which my insurance no longer covered as part of the annual wellness exam.

[@elboyd5809]

I was diagnosed 7 months ago with A1C of 6.7. My doctor did not support LCHF, in fact told me he would have to stop treating me. I was hit by a car cycling to work shortly after that, and managed to stick to LCHF-keto even 7 weeks in hospital and having to learn to walk again. My weight now... I am 60lbs lighter and my A1C as of yesterday is 5.0. I never went on meds. I am so glad that I found out about this way of life, it saved me. If I had listened to all the medical advice in the hospital, the diabetes educator, the GP, everyone I would not have reversed my T2, I would be on the elevator to more meds, not actually treating the disease and it becoming impossible to lose weight. I am now wearing lovely normal sized dresses, it is such a great feeling. I never cheat, never ever. Oh, and it makes your skin look amazing too! Very happy with this way of life.

[@manny7886]

Did you change your doctor?

[@brookhousehnb]

Brilliant,brave person. I sooooo admire you for sticking to it even in hospital!!! Well done from England.

[@elboyd5809]

@@manny7886 He has been very helpful with my recovery from the accident and it was too hard to change after my discharge from hospital.

[@elboyd5809]

@@brookhousehnb Aw thank you, I'm Scottish and a long way from home!

[@KenDBerryMD]

It is so sad that this very bad advice is still given to trusting patients in hospital! Glad you ignored them!!

[@8THKY]

I went from 12.1 to 5.4 in 4 months on a ketogenic diet. Dr. Berry, you have helped a lot!

[@Interestingworld4567]

Chris Propes keep it up

[@PaulJolicoeur]

I’m T1D. Been keto for 11months. Lowered A1C from 7.6 to 5.1!!!

[@critical_mass6453]

Awesome Paul. What is your insulin to carb ratio? What was it before you started keto? Thanks

[@gratitude5740]

That's fantastic ‼️🥩

[@katiapadilla529]

Hello! My A1C was 6.5 at the beginning of 2018. I started Keto June 18th. My A1C September 18th was 5.0!!! I love Keto, it reversed my Diabetes!!! Thank you Dr. Berry you are simply the best!!

[@JoeHusosky]

12 to 4.9, keto for life

[@gregbacon819]

Very impressive Joe! Yes, keto for life. And, carnivore occasionally ;-)

[@JoeHusosky]

@@gregbacon819 Absolutely Greg, did want to confuse the newbee's. I am OMAD and KETO-vore.

[@gregbacon819]

Understand Joe. That pretty much describes me as well, if you don't consider fat coffee with MCT oil and heavy cream a meal, nor plant based. I just don't want to give up the morning coffee jump start, and I can't do black coffee.

[@JoeHusosky]

@@gregbacon819 never got the into the coffee habit, I won't judge.

[@mothertwinkles4198]

Awesome!

[@marywaters646]

I was pre diabetic before keto and my a1c is 5.3 so happy with these numbers.

[@baddon6977]

Hi! I went from taking metformin and glipizide 2x per day as well as a 30-50 unit insulin shot and a A1C for years above 10, usually around 12-13. Made changes to my diet 3 months ago and just got my 1st A1C since then and its 6.7. Now I am taking ZERO diabetic meds. I've discussed my new diet and lowered blood sugar with my doctor, and he concurs for me to continue as we both expect my A1C to be even better in the next test! I've been type 2 diabetic for 23 yrs, I am reversing this now and feeling so much better! I've lost almost 40 lbs but I have a lot more to go! I was almost 500 lbs but lost 100 of it a few yrs ago. Been hovering around 380 since. Now I am at 340 and headed South! Information provided by this channel and a couple others helped Change my life, It's unbelievable how many years I followed the "recommended" diet that was, in fact, slowly killing me. I Hate all the LIES previous doctors have told me, keeping me sick. Now I have the 1st chance at having anything called a "life" in almost 30 years!

[@mothertwinkles4198]

Hooray for you!

[@marky77777]

Fantastic! My A1C as of yesterday is 6.7 down from 11.8 just 2 months ago when I started keto. Next one will be normal without a doubt.

[@johnrga]

You go Bad. Don! Very impressive! It’s a shame you suffered so long. You didn’t stand a chance of weight control on those meds.

[@marky77777]

Im down to 5.2 fyi

[@t51366]

Awesome work!!

[@paull4968]

5.7 before keto and after 6 months went for test down to 5.0 and gave away 90 lbs too.

[@rhiahlMT]

I was sick, sick and sick. VA FINALLY got a doctor for me to see after 4 years, rather than a nurse practitioner. Went into the emergency room and the doctor told me that my 23 pound weight loss (within 3 weeks), muscle collapse, vertigo and a myriad of other problems was because I needed to get out and walk around the block. As if I live in a neighborhood. Sent me back out to drive home in rush hour traffic. One week later, I go in for the regular appointment and start to say what's going on. Doctor (a different one) says stop, I know what's wrong with you. You're a raging diabetic and according to the blood tests have been for 4 years. That day my glucose (fasting) was 335 and A1c was 12.6. He put me on 3 medications, told me to check my glucose 2x a week because VA only allows 50 strips for 90 days. I've cooked for elderly diabetics before years ago. Got up to date on the current stuff. Went and bought another meter at lower costs and went back to cooking the way I did. A week and a half later, I'm off two meds. Near 3 months later, I've lost another 25 lbs on the diet I've been doing. My blood pressure is back to normal. Last doctor's visit he said it was amazing what are you doing. Told him and he said keep it up. Go in for my next A1c this month and that will tell. In the meantime, another 5 lbs and I'm going to have to start adding more calories. With the quarantine, I'm not that active and have stayed between 1,200 to 1,500 a day. Which is normal for a 5 foot inactive person. I'll never listen to the ADA again.

[@Brokenoregon]

I’ve been Keto since August 2019 and I’m in the transition to carnivore. I also IF. I was a 6.4 and my dr started me on metformin. I wasn’t having it. I’m down 60 pounds and my A1C is now a 5.4. I’m also off my heart burn meds and my dr thinks that if I lose another 40ish pounds I may not need my thyroid meds anymore either. It only took me 4 months! I’ll never go back to the SAD! All because of you Dr. Berry! Thank you for all that you do!

[@abelsanchezbechur8982]

Hey Doctor! When I've been diagnosed of type 2 diabetes my A1C was 10.3. Then I've looked for a solution and started a keto way of eating and IF. Four months later my A1C dropped to 5.3 and stopped medications (metformin, blood pressure). I really feel great because cholesterol and triglycerides are on the normal range too. Now I encourage every people to see your videos and start a keto way of eating. Greetings from Argentina Doctor!

[@gesheepistemology8050]

Normal range for carb eater....when LDL is like 200 on LCHF/Carnivore, then you cooking!!! Your normal LDL tells me you guzzle carbs so many other things are fkd up!!

[@debbieh.2018]

diagnosed with A1C of 9.4, 1 year later 5.4 thanks to LCHF and Keto - not on any prescription meds

[@Pete4875]

My wife has been a RN for over 35 years and worked in MedSurd, Geriatrics, Hospice, and Home Health. For years she has seen that Doctors are hellbent on treating symptoms rather then the root causes of aliments. She was very frustrated but still follow the doctors orders. After she retired, She found her weight getting high. her A1C was 6.7. Her doctor said she was diabetic and wanted to start a diabetic meds. She said no and started the Keto diet. After 4 months her A1C is now 6.0 and she lost 20 lbs.There you have it.

[@Spanked78]

I went from 11 to 5.8 in 10 weeks. Yes, you read that correctly. However, I had to do this with my own researched diet regimen, much of it from you, Dr. Berry. Both my doctor and endocrinologist were _not_ helpful in any meaningful way in that regard. I plan on being in the low 5s, if not lower, by the end of the year. Thank you, sir!

[@ninjafury5374]

That's amazing! I've been carnivore for two weeks but I'm really hoping my a1c is in the normal range. This gives me hope!

[@carolmoore2471]

I was diagnosed at 7.1. The Dr. said you will need to follow a diabetic diet. I looked it over and said are you kidding? All these carbs got me here in the first place. So I went home and looked at your videos and Dr. Fungus videos and I went low carb high fat that day. Cold turkey. Three months later I am now down to 5.4. I reversed my diabetes and lost 28 pounds! Had I followed the American diabetes diet I would still be diabetic. I am convinced of that. I feel great. Keep up the good work with your informative videos.

[@computerkickstart]

This is sounds exactly like me. 7.1 and i am 2 months in and have 1 more month for my a1c retest. Been doing low carb/keto and have lost 64 lbs in those 2 months. Can't wait to see what my a1c is at next month.

[@66gtb]

carol moore I’m sure that was an autocorrect, but I’m never going to see Dr. Fung again without calling him Dr. Fungus :)

[@dorindamiddleton5418]

My A1C has gone from 7.8 to 6.0 in four months. I’ve lost 35 pounds and am finally getting the energy everyone talks about in the videos.

[@JimSparrowYYCRealEstate]

I'm Type 1, and for years was told by my docs that an A1C of 7-ish was good ❌ WRONG ❌ The past 3 or 4 years I managed to lower it to low six - high 5's. After going Keto 5 months ago (

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Fantastic!

[@traceywalsh5725]

I have been doing Keto for almost 2 years and my A1C last week was 5.2😊

[@Chrislfaison]

My A1c was 6.8 in August and that was my wake up call. I jumped straight into the ketogenic diet and with 16/8 intermittent fasting. Last week during my follow up, I was at 5.5! My doctor was speechless!

[@barbb6579]

Dr. Berry, my A1C in May ‘18 was 7.2. I went on the keto diet in August, and in late October, my A1C was 5.5. Woohoo! Keto works!

[@TheologicalQuest]

I was diagnosed type 2 in 2011. On low carb with exercise my A1c went from 6.7 to stay between 5.0 to 5.2. Lately I've been doing some Intermittent Fasting also, but mainly lowering the A1c is a result of lowering the glucose I eat (plus exercise to burn off extra). It is relatively easy to reverse type 2 diabetes (as far as knowing what to eat), it's just a pain with co-workers and others who always want to bring in donuts and sweets.

[@thewarden1307]

My husband and I have been doing keto for 4 months. Last year his A1C was 12.6; as of yesterday it is 5.1! That is freaking amazing and even had him shocked. I am so happy and the dr yesterday was giving us a hard time(old school thinking) and today he was like Wow! Whatever you are doing keep it up!

[@terrenceleonard1354]

After 4 months on keto lifestyle A1C went from 6.1 to 5.8, in the right direction. This morning's ratio was 83 glucose, 4.2 ketones.

[@davekwan2635]

I lowered my A1C from 8.6 to 4.7 after 3 months of keto combined with IF. My doc prescribed meds but I did not take them. She was so surprised and elated at this result especially without meds. I also dropped 25lbs in that 3 months and lowered my BP. I am now 6 months in and have maintained my A1C level (4.8) and lost a total of 45lbs now. Feeling great!

[@lougorra7084]

Thank you Dr Berry! I am a 44 year old man, diagnosed with type 2 in 2013. Upon diagnosis, my A1C was 12.8!!!! I was on 25 units of lantus, and 300mg of invokana daily, and an injection of trulicity weekly. I began a ketogenic diet on February 15 of this year (2019). I have lost 45 pounds so far and went to my doctor this past Monday. With your guidance I was able to lower my A1C to an astonishing 5.1!!!!! Yes you heard right. I was also told to discontinue all medications immediately. I feel a huge debt of gratitude to you and others in this community and just wanted to say thank you for the help in achieving this new found freedom!!! -Lou PS: I am also a big proponent of vaping as harm reduction and vape advocacy, so I would also like to send heartfelt thanks to you for being one of the few medical professionals FINALLY speaking the truth on the matter. You're the best!

[@pete379100]

I started Keto 11 months ago. My A1C was 6.5. I just got my yearly physical done and I’m down 54 pounds and my A1C was down to 5.4 plus my blood pressure was well within range of normal. I can’t say enough good things about the Keto lifestyle. My doctor was blown away with the changes I’ve made to my life.

[@RJ42997]

February 2017 my A1C was 6.2 (pre-diabetic) November 2018 my A1C was 5.2 (normal) Started Keto 8-20-18 Total weight loss 50 pounds All due to Dr. Berry’s video advice with Keto!

[@joannesferrati3076]

yes, 8.6 before Keto meals after 6 months 6.2. Keto was a lifesaver (sugar free of course)!

[@policamccauley6630]

My a1c went from 5.7 to 5.2 😁 Triglycerides went from 153 to 68. I am VERY happy with the keto lifestyle. Thank you for all the amazing videos you do! You make medical stuff easy to understand 💖💖💖

[@patriciacostello9209]

August 22, A1C was 12.5 Dec 8 A1C was 5.8

[@ketoclassic6005]

My A1c is 4.4 I have been doing Keto diet for years. Thanks

[@littlevoice_11]

What are your macro nutrient ratios please? Are you high protein and low carb or strictly just high fat?

[@ketoclassic6005]

@@littlevoice_11 I do strict keto, I mostly do high fat but I still get good amount of protien very sufficient, most days I eat about 1lbs+ of red meat a day.

[@ketoclassic6005]

@@littlevoice_11 I have not tracked my macros in sometime but I feel best at 75-80% fat and 15-20% protien 5% carbs.

[@102create]

It is funny , you talked about the A1C, just got my results yesterday. I failed to mention I am a type 2 diabetic I live in Greece, so it is so much easier to eat healthy, but also, to eat poorly! Everywhere you go there is delicious sweets!! Anyway my A1c was 5.7 , I was so happy to see that! ! So today this is your topic! Thank you Dr. Berry ! Merry Christmas from beautiful Greece 🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@jamesarjuna927]

I got to 5.6 and the nurse was worried about that I was too low. They are more worried about getting sued than getting a diabetic to be as healthy as possible. They are concerned that I (Type 1.5 full onset destruction of pancreatic cells), was getting too low and that could cause problems. They wanted me to be HIGHER, of all things. Who is training these people? When you consider that they are taking from a pool of SUGAR addicts and using their average A1c, as a guide, then you know we are screwed by the medical industry.

[@kimaraskutekreations6492]

I lowered my A1C from 13.7 (9/2016) to 6.1 (10/2018) with the low carb no processed foods and sugars. Along with exercising.

[@jennifervitt7045]

6.0 before keto, went down to 5.0 after about 6 months on keto

[@jjshuffe]

My A1C level on 8/2018 8.4 started Keto diet 10/10/2018 on 12/7/2018 my A1C level is 5.3 I am doing very strict no carbs keto all my carbs come from green leafy veggies plus I do intermittent fasting I have a 4 hour refeed window 3pm-7pm and I am no longer taking 2000mg of metformin I take no drugs for my diabetes my blood sugar daily average for the past 30 days is 82 before Keto it was ranging 90's to 130's

[@KenDBerryMD]

What has your blood sugar averaged over the past 3 months? It's important that you know!

[@Dagarb]

I started Keto only 3 months ago I have dropped 38 lbs and my blood sugar averages 82. I'm off Metformen and both blood pressure meds. Bloody pressure now averages 128/80.

[@jafinch78]

Good question. I'll talk to my Dr regarding the A1C testing. Great advice! Any thoughts on the CRP test for inflammation? Is that hype for in general or worthwhile in general? Any other inflammation related diagnostics worth looking into more also concurrently or if certain conditions and/or CRP test results? I tend to turn my Dr's on to different modalities, the XLHED adds another dimension of complexity... though I have Dr's and Nurses in the family and my first Bachelors of Science is A.C.S. Biochemistry certified Chemistry with Undergraduate Research in Organic Synthesis and over 10 years Quality Systems related experience with some of that in Quality AR&D in raw materials, intermediate and finished product cGMP regulated industry alternate test methods systems implementations (hardware, software, documentation, training). Seems there are areas of opportunities to use more diagnostics testing in healthcare for better confidence and awareness of conditions as well as prevention of more serious conditions that can include the loss of life when a little more short term care for ultimately longer term care on the patient end was all that was required. Even if having to keep up a more thorough diagnostic and/or therapeutic routine. Thanks Dr. Berry.

[@laurarance4352]

Dr. Berry I really love your videos. I just had an a1c test that was 15 Dr put me on metformin and high cholesterol meds because it was 248. I'm on the keto woe now to try to reverse this. Every day when I check my glucose is around 100-115. How long will it take to reverse these diseases? I'm also on metoprolol for irregular heartbeat. I wish you were my Dr. Thanks for all you do sir!

[@sandirep1288]

Keto for a year!! A1c was 5.8 now 4.9. Feeling awesome as eating properly, not exercise, has helped me out!!!

[@barbaracoyle72]

I have a question. Is it important to get a insulin resistance test. Because I already know I do. Still have belly fat. I don't want to take that nasty stuff.

[@furnitureflippingfaye342]

Went from 5.6 to 5.0 in 4 months, I am now 8 months strong on keto!

[@katdodd6211]

My best friend lowered her A1C from 8.4 to 5.3 with Keto!

[@MichaelChapmanVisuals]

I am 63 years old. On June 8, 2021, my A1C lab result was 8.7! I didn't even know what A1C was at the time but I was diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic - which shocked the hell out of me. In October I discovered your KZbin Channel and on the 25th of that month (October), I began a Keto way of nutrition. On November 3rd, I got very strict with it (20 carbs or less a day and less than 15 grams of sugar a day), and also began exercising quite a lot. On December 3, 2021, my A1C was down to 6.5. I tested again on December 21, 2021, and my A1C was all the way down to 5.5! My next appointment with my provider is in early January. I can't wait to see her reaction. She prescribed me Metformin, which I took for about three days and then threw it away after reading all the side-effects. She never once mentioned or suggested diet or exercise or any lifestyle changes. Another Standard of Care robot. In two months I have lost 25 pounds, from 210 down to 185. Thanks Dr. Berry for changing my life. My high blood pressure issue I've had for years is gone, my blood sugar has dropped and continues to drop, my inflammation has greatly subsided, my energy level is sky high, and I'm able to have a life again. My goal is an A1C around 5.0 or so and weight of about 162.

[@sherrizelinawagner390]

My levels went from 7.1 to 5.4 doing a low carb/keto combo for a year. Lost 47 lbs.

[@eliwilliamson7849]

Got my results yesterday. 5.3! I was worried because my blood glucose monitoring during the day seemed to always be from 92-135. I want it lower.

[@shericastro4934]

In a 6 month period on Keto (strict Keto, no cheats) my start A1c was 6.7 ending A1c was 5.2 and my triglycerides went from 188 to 121. I cut out all sugars the best I could. Twelve years ago when I didn’t care about my health, my A1c was 12.4 and my triglycerides were 413! And I really felt like crap! Today I feel like I am not even pre-diabetic. I still have to manage it. Also lost 44lbs during the 6 month time.

[@mtx1942]

And at 326 triglycerides I thought mine were high🤦🏽‍♀️ good luck to you! Congrats!

[@dawncordero7760]

Love all of your videos Dr. Berry! And, I am a proud Patreon of yours!! Keep keeping us all healthy & happy please!!!😃👍🏻

[@amysdailypayblueprint]

Dr. Berry thanks to you and several other awesome Keto You-Tubers I reduced my A1C from 6.8 in Feb. 2018 to 5.5 in June 2018. I'm due next month for new labs. Very anxious to see what those new numbers are as I've been living the Keto lifestyle since Feb. 2018 and have lost 70#!! Thank you so much!!

[@4311446]

My 71 year old mother was 12.5. After Keto, she is 7.1 and dropping.

[@joyhardin4324]

I am Keto and my A1C was 7.6 before Keto, Now 5.7!

[@josephmayernick5321]

I went from 7 to 4,5 in 3 months with keto and walking 2 miles per day

[@tracisewing2528]

I went from 5.9 down to 5.5 in 4 months. My husband went from a 8.2 to 5.3 in 4 months. We feel so much better!

[@adamloe2515]

Three months ago my a1c was 8.1. After an Atkin's style diet for most of that time, I found your channel. I started keto with fasting about a week and a half ago and am pleased with the results so far. I feel better, and my Dr. took my off one medication already after an A1C of 5.3! Thank you for doing these videos!

[@ocelot716]

In November of last year, shocker, my A1C was 10.5 with a glucose level of 354. Three months later, after starting your videos and the keto diet, my A1C is 6.0 with an average glucose level of 126, AND I've lost 35 lbs! Expecting all numbers to go down even further at my 6 month check in June. Thanks Dr. Berry, so glad I found you!

[@henrybird26]

I have been a type 2 diabetic for 31 years. My last A1c was 5.6. Always hoping to do better.👍🏻

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Excellent! It's never too late!!

[@kathylindstrom3013]

My A1c was at 9 in June, started KetoDiet in July. In October it dropped to 5.1. No more meds for me! I’m as of today 54lbs lighter. Thank you Keto and Dr. Berry for your videos. 😊

[@Auntyalias2014]

Just got my A1C results today: In August it was 7.3 and my doctor wanted to prescribe me medication. I said "Hold your horses and I'll see you in 3 months" then I started Keto. Today my A1C result was 5.3. My doctor and her assistant were stunned. I also lost 22 pounds in 2.5 months of doing Keto with IF. Thank you Dr. Berry for all the information your provide here on KZbin. I swear you helped me save my own life. Happy Holidays

[@sueware8377]

Hey, Dr. Berry....sharing my info with all of you...in March of 2021, I began the carnivore diet with intermittent fasting. It took a couple of months to get into the groove of what to do, when, and to break old habits. I got a notebook and have gone through ALL of Dr. Berry's videos and took notes. I had some blips but got back on the schedule and proceeded..I was diagnosed with T2D in 2003 and I took all the classes I could at the hospital and followed the ADA guidelines to the letter...and I got worse. I could never get my test scores to be in the normal range nor could I get my A1-C to lower...so in March of 2021 I decided to scrap everything I had been taught and everything I was doing...and go to a low carb/no carb diet and go carnivore. Today on November 9th, 2021 all my test scores are in the normal range and my A1-C is 4.9. I have also lost 50 pounds (which was not the reason I started the carnivore diet) but is a pleasant surprise. No more arthritis in my hands, no sugar cravings, no squeaky knee joints, and NO MORE ADA ADVICE. If I can do it...so can you! It is worth every minute you spend working on it...Keto or Carnivore...GO FOR IT! Stay the course, everyone...it will be an amazing experience...I never thought I could do this, but it is happening!

[@mrsang4802]

My husband dropped from 6.5 to 5.6 in six weeks and he wasn’t taking his Metformin ( three a day) during his start with keto. Now, he does Keto and IF (16:8) and is adding consistent exercising this winter. He dropped 12 lbs in those 6 weeks as well. We are very grateful for you and the information you provide.

[@cristamcmillin5227]

May 2018 my A1c was 8.4. Been on a Keto diet since May & as of December 12th my A1c is 6.0!!!

[@lydiaplant3251]

Thank you Dr. Berry. Following all your advice and videos. Just got back my labs. A1C went from 5.8 to 5.4 following keto.

[@amurphy9191]

Crystal clear explanation. God bless you sir.

[@dgrissom007]

Early May 2019 A1c was over 14. Prescribed insulin and Januvia. Started Keto with intermittent fasting. September visit to doctor was 5.2 and I lost 41 lbs. I have not taken any diabetes meds since mid July. Surprising my doctor is not happy as he seems to hate keto!? I am in best shape in years. Thanks Dr. Berry!

[@debrapearson4571]

Hi everyone. Just got my lab back for the A1c and it's 6.1 Was really surprised. I'm glad I found this wonderful chanel. It helped me reading all the comments. I've got a lot of work ahead of me. Such as lose weight and eat healthy. Wish me luck!!

[@CurCoGvillAR]

In July 2017 my A1c was 7.6. Around February 2018 I discovered your channel (along with others like Butter Bob Briggs and Dr. Eric Berg) and I started a keto with intermittent fasting routine beginning in April. My last checkup was in August 2018 and my A1c was down to 5.5. My next checkup is in February and I can't wait to see how low it will be then.

[@Jennifers_HappyPlace]

😊I just received your book in the mail today from Amazon! So excited to read it! Are you considering putting this book on audio? I would love driving to work while listening to “you” read this book. You are so fun to listen to on KZbin!❤️

[@marybaumgardner260]

I LOVE You DR. BERRY !!! Thank-You for opening my eyes ...

[@carolthomas8747]

My mother moved in with us at the end of 2017. She had been on injectable insulin for well over a decade. We started keto at the beginning of 2018 and 11 months later she is off all insulin and taking no medications for diabetes. Best Christmas gift ever!

[@Acts11-24]

After 3 months of living in nutritional ketosis, my A1c dropped from 7.1 to 5.2. Additionally, I lost 20 pounds and my overall health has improved dramatically. The keto lifestyle is truly a miracle for those of us who have type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes! Dr. Berry, thank you for getting the word out about keto!

[@anthonyherod4101]

I was able to lower my HEMO A1C from 6.9 to 5.7 in about 6 months, as well as, TRIG. 236 to 91 and CHOL 180 to 96. KETO really works!!!

[@joshzuidema8489]

My A1C was 8.9 with a fasting blood sugar of 221 ...in 3 months it went down to 5.7 with keto. After a 11’months of keto my A1C is 5.6 and I’m down 90lbs. It works!

[@clairebarnwell5711]

Started keto/carnivore 4/28/18 with A1c 6.9 (on two insulins and Metformin); currently A1c 5.4, d/c’d Metformin, on minimal insulin (weight -84 lbs)

[@djfowler9073]

I have been type 2 diabetic for 4 years with just inclining A1c numbers now Keto for six months A1c in April 7.8 - July 6.7 - October 5.3 can’t wait to see January thanks doc for all your great content on this channel!

[@cherylglackin923]

Fat grandma, here. Two weeks on Keto, I went to my doctor and had my A1C checked. I'm starting out at 5.9 so, thanks to Dr. Berry, I have high hopes of being able to turn away from the path to diabetes and toward good health. Here's to a long and happy life thanks to the Ketogenic way of eating!

[@glowspurpleworld]

My first A1C was 6.3 (pre-diabetic) fasting 116, I started Keto immediately I saw that, 4 months later I'm in 5.4, fasting 96... 40lbs down... I'm never going back!!!

[@pjbburk.4208]

I went keto October 2017. I did this for overall health and to hopefully avoid health issues from both sides of my family. My A1C went from 5.3 in December 2017 to 4.6 as of December 3, 2018.

[@tawnyaelliott1268]

Thanks for this very informative video. While I have always heard that an A1C was a 3 month average I never understood how it actually worked. My last A1C in June was 5.9. Started keto Sept. 28th. I am looking forward to visiting the Dr soon and getting new labs drawn.

[@mcdianer]

My A1c is 5.3. However, I am eating low carbs with intermittent fasting to be proactive.

[@Chellistan]

After just two months of low carb (I don’t worry about ketosis) my A1C dropped from 5.7 to 4.6. I’m thrilled! I have fatty liver and I feel certain that’s improving, too. Morning fasting BG still slightly elevated but Dr. Berry’s other video about the dawn phenomenon put my mind at ease about that. Thanks, Dr. Berry!

[@henryw5762]

Hello Doc! Been reducing since January of this year. Started at 217 and got to the 208 range and was stuck there. Couldn’t fight through that plateau. Watched just one of your vids and got hooked! Now 93 days into KETO, THANKS TO YOU DOC. I watched you first, Dr Eric Westman next! I a 93 days into KETO. I went from 208 to 180, 38” waist to 32” waist, XL shirt to M/L shirt, A1C of 6.0 to 4.5! Exercise of course, lot of walking, a lot more HIIT and Kettlebells with Kat’s DOJO, Mark Wildman and Coach Chandler! Thanks to you Dr Berry and all the others that helped me. By the way I am a Male, 5’7’, 68 yo, who in 2019 weighted 230! Late in life but it’s NEVER too late!!!! Wish I had KZbin and all the great information that can be found here today! There is no reason, today, that anyone has to be obese! Get on you horse people and ride! KETO and walking IS THE LONG TRAIL HOME!. PS: doing a doc appointment with bloodwork end of July, will see what’s up! Thanks again Doc Berry!

[@thirstyboots6711]

A1C before Keto 8.5 5 months after KETO 6.5. And hopefully going lower. Retesting in January. Thank you for your videos Dr. Ken.

[@TheHooville]

Type 1 here. A1C in July was 9.3, currently sitting at 6.1 - told Endo my goal is under 5.5 and she said that's not possible. Can't wait for my next appointment to show her! Also looking forward to my new patient appt. in February with Dr. Eric Westman!

[@renoverde1721]

My A1C has gone from 5.7 to 5.2 within two months of being on Keto and IF. I love Keto and I'm more on the carnivore side of Keto due to oxalate issues and high inflammation on my joints. Thank you Dr. Berry for your good work. You've helped me navigating through the contradictions associated with the standard health guidelines, and fully understand the benefits of pasture raised meat consumption.

[@stevenalton1902]

I am one month in under strict keto diet one month ago I went to my doctor and my A-1 C was 10.5 fasting over 300.5 at this point I’ve started checking my meter regular and I’ve been very strict with my keto diet and my average now it’s down to around 140 and it’s going down because I’m not giving up I think Dr. Barry for being the given his videos because I he answered my question the doctor couldn’t

[@athomeinsc5823]

My husband’s A1C was 11.5 when first checked. He was put on Metformin twice a day. He lost 30 lbs and cut his sugar and carbs and his A1C came down to 4.7. He did great for two years. Sad to say he went back to his old eating habits and gained back every pound he lost plus some and now they doubled his metformin twice a day...... so I know you guys can do it! Be blessed!!

[@lindabragg4125]

I did my own A1C when I watched your video on the Now A1C home test. Mine was 4.8. Thanks to you Dr. Berry I’m healthier now then I ever was. My husband is getting better. His A1C was 6.0. His last one his doctor had did for him was probably 2 years ago and it was 6.7, she said his was fine. I do not like his doctor and she doesn’t like me much once I put my husband on keto carnivore diet. He is not taking his metformin now fo about a year and a half. She wasn’t happy about him going off of it either. He feels better and even looks better. I’m glad I became a Patron and I thank you sincerely. Good bless.♥️

[@greendeane1]

I owned the original KetogenicDiet dot com. I registered the name some 12 years go when someone I knew lost a huge amount of weight on that diet. I went low-carb then and have been keto for several years. My A1C for seven measurements over the last six years has ranged from 4.9 to 5.1 but usually is 5.0 I’m 5-9 160 lb 15% body fat, I lift weights at least three times a week. cycle twice a week for a total of 66 miles, swim between one and two miles a week, do at last four 20-minute sauna sessions a week, walk six to eight hours per weekend, and squeeze in some racquetball here and there. And I’m 68.

[@jimbattaglia8317]

Awesome. Way to go.

[@JohnnyRay920]

Wow! I'm exhausted just reading about all that activity! Congratulations on having so much energy!

[@chanellergful]

Last a1c was 11.8. Will be getting another done soon and I am so excited because my fastings have gone from over 300 to this mornings 103. I can't wait!

[@eattolive1944]

Mine 7.2 down to 5.5...my spouse 9.5 down to 5.8...it works, baby, does it work!

[@siscoaguilar7520]

My a1c was at 10.5 and now it's standing strong at 5.4 !!! Thank u for your videos

[@bbujic]

The first time I checked my A1c after 6 months on a keto diet, and from prediabetes got down to 5.2.

[@tinalouisetyler]

At my yearly physical, my blood test came back at 5.9 A1c. My Doctor told me I want to put you on diabetic medication so I will not get Type 2 diabetes. I said let me loose some weight and see if that will help. I went onto KZbin and found your videos. I started Keto and intermitting eating, two meals a day within 6 hours, no sugar and carbs less then 20g daily. I also did HIT exercise every other day. Within 3 months of doing this I lost 25bls. Then took another blood test and my A1c is now at 5.2! My doctor was impressed with my results and said keep up the good work. I am now a life time Keto and intermitting eater. THANKS DOC!

[@debratiernan170]

A1C for past 3 years has been 5.8-6.3 depending on amt. of carbs in my diet. In 3 months of ketovore & 16+ hrs intermittent fasting, my A1C dropped from 6.3 to 5.7..my lowest # ever. My thyroid medication is working again & back in normal range, inflammation markers are back to normal, and joint/muscle pain is 75% better. I’ve also lost about 30 lbs. I’m sold. Dr. Berry, you’re giving me my life back. The other Keto gurus didn’t have the information I needed. I have to be stricter.

[@edwardthomas5187]

A1C - Low carb diet went from 7.8 down to today's 5.1. My Doctors has labeled me "post diabetic" Been full on Keto for only a month. LOVE it. Thanks Dr Berry - You're the Best!

[@SchmittsPeter]

Nice. I did not know this test.

[@russellrobinson505]

Merry Christmas doc!