What is GLP-1, What Does It Do, and Where Does It Come From? with Dr. Ben Bikman

[@LuzGarciaMSNAGNP-C]

Nurse practitioner here doing medical weight loss and primary care. I have become extremely interested in metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance merely because of the high number of people that come in to see me and are pre diabetic or diabetic and have no idea. I have watched many of your videos to get a good understanding. My passion is to help people reverse insulin resistance and get them healthy. Thank you for your videos and wealth of knowledge.

[@benbikman]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. I hope we can keep helping you. If you haven’t already, be sure to go to our website and create a free Basic Membership so we can stay better connected. www.insuliniq.com

[@gretchenhays3893]

Intermittent fasting

[@kidrockn4vr]

How long does glp 1 take to get work. I’ve been using it for 2?weeks. No change. I’m on .025

[@cormchm2853]

@@kidrockn4vr Speak with your primary care physician, or whoever prescribed you the "glp 1", as you call it.

[@dianelakata1308]

Also a CRNP. Pennsylvania Have you figured out how to incorporate this paradigm into your practice? Gotta overcome biases in the patients. Challenging.

[@meatdog]

I am totally immersed in your lectures. Thank you. I practiced family medicine for 50 years, so I'm dialed into education amd enjoy listening.

[@benbikman]

Wow, thank you!

[@gregferguson2170]

Me too. I'm a retired nurse age 64. Trying to get off 2 meds and get healthy. Dr Bikman is a genius.

[@nurjimenez7401]

❤More I listen to these geniuses the more I tell myself I should have studied science because sometimes it’s over my head but it doesn’t stop me from listening and keep learning. Thank you Doc!!❤

[@lucyburr5516]

@@gregferguson2170Hi, Greg, I am a retired RN myself. Dr. Bikman is a genius-right-but he is also very skilled in making complicated information easy to understand.

[@mae8861]

Good for you. My doctors tell me not to listen to KZbin. They are threatened by how finally, we can take charge of our own health and knock them down from their God pedestal

[@floatingmoon5778]

I took the minimum dose of Mounjaro for 5 months. During that time, my blood sugar was excellent, but I saw my thyroid numbers go crazy (have been on Synthroid and Cytomel for years), developed granuloma annulare, and yes, experienced all the gastric and digestive problems. Stopped taking Mounjaro in May 2023. My thyroid function has improved, but not yet quite back where it was previously. The granuloma annulare is almost gone, but the gastric and digestive issues are still not resolved, 9 months later. I will never use any GLP-1 drugs again! I appreciate all your videos and concise information.

[@benbikman]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Best of luck in your journey. Sounds like you are trying to stay on top of it.

[@mariamunguia8863]

@floatingmoon5778 how much weight did you loose? Just wondering because I took mounjaro for approximately three months, and I did see some weight loss last total of 20 pounds doing keto and working out. I still have 40 to go but I stopped using the medicine because it scared me after I saw that lady that passed away in Australia, was such a sad story.😢

[@floatingmoon5778]

@@mariamunguia8863 I wasn’t taking it for weight loss. I had an A1c of 5.6, but was using small amounts of insulin, even while eating ketogenic, because I was not getting the lower blood sugar readings I wanted with the dietary changes and exercise. I wanted off the insulin train. I achieved it with the Mounjaro, but my health tanked. I think I lost 5 pounds? I’m still trying to lose 20 pounds, but I doubt it will happen until I lose the insulin.

[@angelatakano6072]

Conclusion: don’t take drugs if not absolutely necessary

[@kennettle]

tell that to all the doctors

[@QuasiBlond]

Not only do you have exceptional knowledge, you also have the gift of being a great teacher.

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

I will debate the nausea = feeling satiety you mentioned. I have zero nausea and have been on these meds for 2 years (Trulicity, now Mounjaro). My HbA1c has gone from 9.0 to 5.1, all labs that were wildly out of range are now all in range. I am out of the wheelchairs, not using walkers anymore and walking 3+ miles a day. I am also down 220 lbs. (Started at 405 lbs at 5'1" and am now 185 and still falling.) The only side effect I have ever had is slight constipation, easily taken care of with good fiber supps. As another commenter said, the main difference is the shutting up of the constant bullying from my brain to eat and eat and eat until I run out of food, which never filled me up no matter how much. Now, I eat a bit at a time and turn away without any yelling at me to keep going. It's phenomenal how different life was before GLP-1s and now on them. Every single _anything_ has side effects. Weighing the risks and benefits is something we do every single day... from driving to taking a nap. For me, the "possible" risks are far outweighed by the transformation in my life. I'm living and loving it!

[@iss8504]

That's great.

[@kates5994]

Go you good thing.

[@robbin2533]

And probably much better food choices too.

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

@@robbin2533 Of course!!!

[@MsSilver41]

Do you think you could ever stop ? Would your body now know when it’s full?

[@chyla1]

Thank you for spending this time to educate us all. Very grateful 🙏🏾💗

[@benbikman]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@Snapkrackpop]

These lectures are priceless. Thank you so much for the clear and concise info. It’s come in very handy to help a friend understand better why his metabolic health or rather dysfunction is what it is

[@benbikman]

I am glad it is helping you. By the way, when you visit with friends, you can tell them to look at my introductory course, “Raising Your Insulin IQ for Improved Metabolic Health” that’s part of a free Basic Membership on my website: www.insuliniq.com

[@zodwangobese7943]

I am a functional medicine doctor based in South Africa. Thanks for this series, Prof. I learn so much with each one. Yeah, it has forced me to revise my biochemistry, which I often lose sight of in clinical practice. Keep up the good work.

[@djbosnick1072]

Sorry that I missed this - had post-op appt. Sorry you've got kiddoes home sick Dave! I'm so happy to hear you're having Dr Tyna on!! She's fantastic! She is an advocate for women & hormones, as well as for GLP1'S and "doing all the things." I wish I had a doc like her! Thanks so much for all you Dave!!

[@iainneilson1453]

Спасибо большое, Доктор Бикман! This series is so enlightening and your presentation style is brilliant.

[@NoPronoun224]

Thanks for rebroadcasting the live Q&A.

[@pamelaiverson9045]

Everyone says it makes your cravings go away because you're nauseous. It's more than that. It makes the food noise in your head go quiet. If you dont have food noise you cant even relate. Its similar to the overall noise on your head go quiet with ADHD medication. ther cravings diminish. Discussion on reddit among Ozempic users include less cravings for cigarettes, alcohol, nail biting, and drug addiction. This isn't because you're full or nauseous! Docs are missing the mark on this. 😢

[@theflamboyantgrandma1890]

Don't forget online shopping!!! Women who are trying to get their husbands on board should make them aware of this side effect as well LOL

[@ketojenbreeland8783]

Well said 👍

[@jaykim4954]

Agree. It lowers appetite…….blunts craving etc…

[@scall0way]

I’ve been on Ozempic for T2 diabetes since February. I have no nausea and no appetite suppression. But the food noise in my head does appear to be reduced. When I eat I still eat full meals. I just don’t need to eat them as often. Down 47 pounds so far.

[@Peekaboo-Kitty]

Everyone says? You only get nauseous if you eat TOO MUCH! I'm on Ozempic and I still get very hungry. I think it's not working on me any longer, LOL!

[@titasama3655]

This was fabulous--thank you so much. I'm sharing this with my primary care provider.

[@great-garden-watch]

Information you can trust, and because it’s explained on a deeper level than usual, you can see for yourself that it all makes sense. In other words, Dr Bikman backs up his statements with hard science.

[@250txc]

Mr. Bikman is AOK on nutrition ... He really comes across as a caring person and really into doing quality work in his lab..

[@АннаБирюкова-я3ь]

Your lessons so interesting I can not stop to listen to you! Best regards from Saint-Petersburg 😊❤

[@benbikman]

Thank you! 😃

[@monicasarmiento5984]

Thank you for all your generosity and for sharing your knowledge. It means the world to me and you're the most trastuwordy doctor in my opinion. Thank you sooo much 🤩🤩🤩

[@benbikman]

You’re kind, Monica. Thank you.

[@FarmerPhD]

Dr. Bikman, The effect of potato on GLP-1 (or lack of an effect) can be due to the fiber content. As compared to fats and proteins, the fibers and complex carbohydrates in starchy food make them already slower moving (into the blood) so the metabolic speed bump is needed for foods that are denatured (like glucose) or lack the balancing fiber (proteins and fats). GLP-1 seems to achieve that purpose by slowing down the "intake" of fiber-less food and perhaps other smaller molecules or fast-absorbing metabolites. I explain some basics in my upcoming books The Rogue Brain and The Right Way to Eat. I am a farmer scientist and find your videos educational. God Bless You,

[@kea484]

Good video Dr. Bikman. I feel you're a good explainer which helps figure this all out. And...... you don't talk too fast.

[@1drhnsd1]

This video is outstanding! Thank you for your clear explanations of GLP-1 and glucagon. I’m Type 2 diabetic, and have big blood sugar spikes from just before I wake - all day - until between 3 and 5pm (even if I’ve fasted for days). My doctor couldn’t explain why - but you did in this video. I’m starting Zepbound next week - I feel much more informed after this video.

[@zephomalunga5251]

I am so grateful to have found you. I am convinced i am going to probably heal my issues myself by combining your teachings. I have sleep problems and insulin resistance.

[@carolr.556]

Thank you for all this free vital health information!

[@benbikman]

Thank YOU for watching and spreading the good word!

[@Gearheadreview]

I appreciate that you mentioned unimate, I've been thinking about getting on a GLP1 but after listening to you I am now thinking I should just go back and do unicity again... Thank you for your knowledge

[@leandrobecker123]

Ben. I am a cardiologist and live in south of Brazil. Here erva mate is quite common. Many people take it every morning with hot water. I would like to know if you could write me the study about glp1. And also the one's regard glp1 tesponse with different fats as we also produce and consume olive oil here.

[@CoyoteWindRanch]

Missed it live again! 😳 Awesome information.

[@benbikman]

Thanks.

[@georgeelgin3903]

Thanks! i clipped 14:30 , but remember in another place where you said by age 19 the number of fat cells has topped out which seems to contradict the morbid obesity thing ... can fat cells in those grow beyond some `perceived` maximum size ?. if liriglutide does in fact create `new` fat cells of more moderate size ; i would have been interested in hearing about dpp4 which if i understand correctly is an enzyme and NOT an incretin, but CAN slow the rate (or increase half life) of glp-1 tissue (in serum?) reduction.

[@benbikman]

Hi George. Thanks for the kind gift. I appreciate it.

[@georgeelgin3903]

@@benbikman i also targeted in on 14:10 since victoza is the first gen drug, and you had mentioned earlier that `when consuming excess carbs insulin production might actually be reduced` ? (the danish study). for myself i have noted when transitioning from one to another (monjuaro -> trulicity and i was even on bydureon durring shortages) or going off for even modest periods of time fasting glucose levels rise 30-40 % i have been wondering why dpp-4 medicines seem to have been such a dismal failure for many type IIs. Is it again the delivery mechanism ? or perhaps the dpp 4 only slows glp -1 reduction if you have enough glp-1 to begin with..

[@bernadettebecher4689]

Thank you. Have learnt so much again today.

[@NoTrashInHeaven]

Married to a T1D, so always particularly interested for the both of us. Thank you!

[@benbikman]

Thanks for listening. And thanks for commenting. If you ever have questions-even about your spouse’s T1D, always feel free to go to our website and ask my team: www.insuliniq.com

[@2tennhills]

I have Sjogren's and Hashimoto's. I would like to try low dose GLP-1 for therapy to lower inflammation and metabolic syndrome and calm down the immune system. How do I find a Doctor for this kind of therapy?

[@ketojenbreeland8783]

Thanks very much for breaking down all the information, much appreciated 😊

[@monicamcandrews5431]

I love this series!

[@benbikman]

Thanks for your comment, Monica.

[@daisiesushitam984]

Great info. Thanks!

[@AliceFarmer-bg4dw]

Dr can you cover the Randle Cycle? We can not get a good straight answer.

[@ecommerce-h5x]

So glucagon tells the liver to release its stored glucose into the circulation, and by suppressing glucagon, a GLP-1 thereby reduces circulating glucose by inhibiting the liver's tendency to release it into the circulation. Ok. Makes sense. But what does the liver do with the now-stored-and-not released glucose? Once the liver's capacity to store glucose is exceeded, what happens? Does the glucose get released into the circulation anyway? Thanks.

[@simonwiltshire7089]

Superb. Thank you, Ben

[@williamberliant8145]

Fantastic video!!!! Professor Bikman gets an A++

[@VeronicaMcGrath]

Fascinating

[@pcfrivera6023]

Thank you for explanations.

[@marynone8681]

Love love love all your info. Helped me understand "hangry". How long in hours do people need to fast for a fasting insulin test?

[@venkvelaga]

They recomend 8-10 hrs but no less than 8 and more than 16. I do 14 hours. So if test is 9am finish eating before 7pm.

[@vivianangel2497]

How about Monjauro Doc please inlighten us about this drug, just worried and hearing about its side effects from my daugther who's using it.

[@rosenelissen2692]

??? If you use Allulose how much should you use?

[@Ronlawhouston]

Please keep talking about glucagon because I really don't think clinicians understand the role it plays in diabetes. I am a 63 year old diabetic who has lived a low carb lifestyle for about 7 years now. Low carb never totally normalized my blood sugars. This really puzzled me but it was clear that my liver was a glucose making machine. Ozempic has stopped that. (When I can get it, these drugs are now in very short supply.) My question is whether there is an easily available glucagon test. Thanks for reading my comment.

[@benbikman]

Thanks for your question. You may want to go to out website and ask my team: www.insuliniq.com

[@olderandwiser127]

Try zero carb carnivore; sometimes low car is not enough.

[@jenjabba6210]

Too bad there is a ton of semeglutide peptide in China. Did you try carnivore?

[@iss8504]

This is where allulose and yerba mate might be useful. I take both on fasting days, they're excellent for appetite suppression.

[@Ronlawhouston]

@@iss8504 Allulose works that way for me. I have never tried yerba.

[@cccalifornia7206]

Excellent informative video on ("insulin resistance")!!! Thank you so much!!!👍😉🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@quisge]

I'm confused. If a GLP-1 agonist causes people to eat less (slowed gastric emptying and increased satiety signaling) but insulin is not necessarily suppressed, doesn't the metabolism adapt to this caloric reduction and thus inhibit fat loss? Or is insulin reduced as a result of the slowed gastric emptying and reduced appetite, thus allowing for lipolysis to occur?

[@tusker4954]

Thank you @ben_bikman this series is so helpful at filling in the many gaps I have 🙏

[@benbikman]

Thanks for commenting. We all have “gaps”, so I am glad it is helping you.

[@francinelally5296]

31 Amino Acids Ozempic 39 Amino Acids Mounjaro Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It is a 39-amino-acid modified peptide with a C20 fatty diacid moiety that enables albumin binding and prolongs the half-life.

[@TomSmith-cv8hk]

GLP-1's action on insulin secretion is of interest. I've always had high normal FBG, got insulin tested at the same time recently, FBG was higher than usual but Insulin was only 4 mlU/L. All the talk about insulin resistance had me worried.

[@XaqNautilus]

Thank you so much for the information you share, Dr. Bikman. According to some sources allulose promotes the production of GLP-1 as well as occupying fructose and glucose receptors. Allulose appears to be beneficial especially to people eating sugar and carbs, but would someone already on a near-zero carb diet see much benefit from supplementing allulose?

[@prccap]

Type 1 with insulin resistance. Been on Oz for two months so far. I have lost 15lbs but my insulin usage still hasnt changed at all. I am really hoping I start to see my daily basal rate start to decrease soon enough

[@dort5436]

So GLP1 makes liver keep the glucose does that cause fatty liver?

[@vsnrao36]

Great information from a great scientist as always - just did not get the name clearly, of the second natural substance that helps with GLP-1 production that is native to South America - allulose was the first one you mentioned.

[@benbikman]

Thanks for your question. You may want to go to our website and ask my team: www.insuliniq.com

[@MariaduPreez-c2q]

Ilex paraguariensis, also known as yerba mate tea

[@vsnrao36]

@@MariaduPreez-c2qThanks a lot - very unusual name, so could not get it😀

[@curiouskitten]

Sometime ago I read there were side effects to consuming Yerba matte tea... I tossed my stash to trash.

[@TheKingdomWeigh]

Are these LIVE’s every Thursday, what time?

[@benbikman]

Wednesdays at noon, mountain time.

[@lunaluxaz]

I’m listening to your talk while I’m driving so I hope I didn’t miss something, but are you trying to say that Yerba Mate alone increases GLP1 in the body? or does it help when you’re already taking something like tirzepatide?

[@alisonholmes2409]

My understanding….taking GLP1 as a medication reduces lean mass and bone mass (as well as fat mass) Question….does having allulose or Yerba mate also refuse lean mass and bone mass?

[@benbikman]

Thanks for your question. You may want to go to our website and ask my team: www.insuliniq.com

[@InsulinEmpress]

The human studies that you said didn’t show insulin increase due to glp1 are flawed. The way I know is that there is a pet scan used to find insulinomas and it uses glp-1 without glucose. It’s called the gallium 68 dota-exendin 4 pet scan. The glp-1 stimulates insulin production. And where the receptors are in the highest amount, it denotes the location of the highest insulin production aka the location of an insulinoma. Calcium is used very similarly but without a radio labeled tracer. It’s done as arterial sampling and the calcium stimulation happens right at the organ itself thru a catheter (done in interventional radiology). I’ve actually had that test done twice. The exendin pet scan, I’m still waiting to be approval to do. But it has existed for quite a while so you might want to relook into that and add that to what you know about Glp-1

[@sailingsam3815]

Semaglutide gave me severe constipation and messed up my digestive system.😢

[@bryanrhea5837]

I apologize but do you mind linking the studies that prove GLP-1 actually have no effect on beta cells ability to increase insulin production? Please and thank you.

[@heavychevy4616]

thank u sir

[@mikerudd4943]

Hello Dr. Bikman. I have been on lanreotide for 5 yrs plus. 8+ months ago I began a 98% carnivore diet. I lost 65 lbs (220 to 155) STAGE 4 NET. I reversed my NAFDL and type 2 diabetes. The Lano is said to have possible effects on holding back tumor growth or even shrinking. My last scan was about 3 months in and it showed 5cm reduction of the largest tumor. They say it was likely a error. My question. Can I do anything else chemically/biological to my body to decrease glucose (I monitor with a cgm now) and or glutamine as the tumor can feed on glutamine. The lano is said to increase glucose? I am producing ketones 24/7 and blood test the other day was at 27. My urine tests are always 40. Thank you

[@benbikman]

Thanks for your comment, and for reaching out. Because your specifics are fairly complex, you may want to consider doing an online consultation with our Medical Metabolic Health Director, Lindsay Venn. You can learn more about doing that here: www.insuliniq.com/medical-consultations

[@samueln714]

Please help... just watched Dr Rob Cywes claim that GLP1 has more of an effect dealing with the sugar you eat than insulin. He stated that insulin has a very small uptake to control sugar. Seems opposite of everything I have learned from you. Can you clarify as I'm getting confused. Thanks.

[@mikeb4555]

Love these videos, but wasn’t clear of your position on GLP1’s. Are they good or bad? Should one avoid them in lieu of “natural “ solutions? IMHO, only heard low-carb

[@dianejefferies]

How do you advise us who have their gallbladder removed???

[@elenaquinn1915]

Where does the gut microbiome fit into this discussion? I am reading about Akkermansia and other probiotics that promote GLP-1. Is this more or less effective than allulose or yerba-mate? Would taking both be beneficial? There are studies that show that certain probiotics are effective in treating T2D as well, which I assume is from the promotion of GLP-1.

[@benbikman]

Thanks for your question. You may want to go to our website and ask my team: www.insuliniq.com

[@HuyLe-up3mx]

Do you have any study on thyroid c-cell tumor in human? Thought that was from animal studies.

[@Cottonsie]

as Dr Tyna teaches, the dosages are way too high. if they are nauseous then they should take less, even a micro dose. it will still help.

[@KitchenFairy61]

I've been dealing with feeling like my last meal is being pushed up my esophagus. I feel overly full all of the time. I've been on Trulicity at 3.0 ml for several years and lately I've been thinking about other options after feeling like I'm going to throw up all day long. My life has become miserable.

[@tinekeg6683]

Heart burn?

[@simev500]

1:57 It sounds plausible that the diabetes condition disappeared along with the removal of the excess number of the dysfunctional stomach lining cells when the patient had the gastric by bypass.

[@jamespatricklinneman]

Dear Ben, I have watched many videos that you are in. I Love you Friend. You are so knowledgeable and I like your personality and disposition. The only problem is my old brain can't keep up with all the big words you use (I often do not know what they mean). I think I am getting the "gist" of what you are saying on some things though. While using the big and correct words is good, are you able to also (sometimes), to restate what you just said (which I may not understand) in perhaps more simpler and easy to understand terms so that I can know how what you just said (i.e. so that a child or 85 year old Grandmother could understand)? - With Kind Regards and CHRIST's Unfailing Love, Jimmy LInneman, Ephesians 1:7

[@miggonzr1998]

How is GLP-1 manufactured? Is this created in a lab or does it carry any human cells for development and production?

[@Roberto-cg2gr]

Will eating protein increase GLP1?

[@MHellweg]

The Diabetes does not go away with gastric sleeve. It gets paused but it comes back even though you don't regain the weight. I'm speaking from personal experience.

[@DG-ky4qk]

So, glp-1 is a glucagon antagonist, slows food transit time through the digestive tract and sends satiety signals to the brain. The primary contributor to weight loss appears to be that of satiety. Is that correct?

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Digestion doesn't start in the stomach: it starts in the mouth: there is amylase in saliva, and breakdown of carbohydrate starts in the mouth.

[@SteakandChains]

Can allulose increase blood glucose levels. I can swear that since adding allulose through out my day, my blood sugar is higher in the mornings 120s around 9 am and drops slowly to about 90 around noon while fasted. While not eating any carbs….

[@joeshamblen6881]

This explains why I can eat a bag of potato (and seed oil) chips the size of my head and not feel full. But one grass fed meat stick is lunch.

[@renatodoe6661]

Oh oh oh Ozempic ❤

[@MsSilver41]

So Kevin Hall from NIH is researching ultra food processed foods , looking into the theory that foods being engineered to be addictive . Better late then never because we know this is true. Considering the tobacco industry bought the major food manufactures decades ago , shouldn’t be hard to prove

[@iss8504]

Ben, smoked yerba mate or unsmoked?

[@ThisPaintingLife]

It's just not true to say that we lose our appetites because we feel sick ... I have not felt any nausea and my appetite and cravings have gone down dramatically.

[@janetmcburney4582]

??? How to join live

[@benbikman]

You can participate LIVE by becoming an Insulin IQ Community Member: www.insuliniq.com/insulin-iq-community-membership-signup

[@msgirl01]

I think the study showed that it can improve fatty liver not fibrosis

[@alr293]

Why do some people NOT have slowed digestion but do get mild weight loss and no nausea but feel better at highest doses for both meds semaglutide and turpitude? Also, thyroid tumors have not been found in people, correct??????

[@MichaelBLive]

Years ago I noticed yerba mate was not good for me. I named it anger mate

[@benbikman]

Hmmmmm...

[@anonymoususer7606]

I’m curious how these hormones interact with hypoglycemia. Non-diabetic , either reactive or non-reactive hypoglycemia.

[@JasonBuckman]

Reactive hypoglycemia is a diabetic construct. If not diabetes, it's either pre-diabetes, or pre-pre-diabetes.

[@anonymoususer7606]

@@JasonBuckman perhaps you are correct. But I can’t help but wonder if something else is possible. 10 days before my period I suffer from hypoglycemia. I can even faint because of it. My A1c is 4.9. I think I have intestinal permeability.

[@JasonBuckman]

@@anonymoususer7606 I was speaking of reactive hypoglycemia.

[@BuckeyeFan-always]

@@anonymoususer7606what is your fasting insulin? A1C only shows the average amount of sugar in the blood over the last 3 months. You could have a ton of insulin being cranked out to get it that low. Hence, the glycemic drop. That said, I don’t know how the reproductive hormones come into play with the sudden drop. It clearly affects it. I just don’t know what is happening mechanistically. Might need to touch bases with an endocrinologist.

[@anonymoususer7606]

@@BuckeyeFan-always 4.8 is my a1c

[@carrieyund862]

I don’t know if it’s just your opinion that popping a pill is more convenient than doing an injection, but I much prefer the injection convenience-wise because it’s once a week.

[@marianne1959]

Lean mass unlikely to return after age 60? So wt. training will not do anything? Age 65 here

[@benbikman]

Talk to my team, Marianne. They will have some good ideas for you: www.insuliniq.com

[@foodmonsterweightloss5886]

Look into the book "Body by Science" by Dr. McGuff. The research behind the book is based in older women recovering from serious sacripenia and bone loss.

[@marianne1959]

@@benbikman wish I could but $$ are so tight in this awful economy. My budget spent on quality meat and eggs. But thanks...I'll keep exploring and watching your videos. You've been instrumental in reversing my t2 diabetes and improving my health ❤️

[@CherylNasser]

Weight training is good for older individuals, it helps with mobility and stability, while lessen falls.

[@_m_K_.]

​@@marianne1959 libraries will order books for you.

[@micro2159]

do glp1 regenerate beta cell ?

[@zanna660]

i wonder if drinking no coffein coffee is better then ordinary coffee ? when i drink ordinary coffee my blodsuger rise i guess indirectly coz of stresshormones

[@SamShank175]

Interesting, another strike against seed oils.

[@michaeloconnor9465]

You never mention DPP-4 INHIBITORS

[@emilyhunt2129]

If you were born with out HGH as a child had replacement . Now as adult I can’t get it not covered by insurance that might be a blessing my research as shown it’s not all that helpful the my health issues like Obesity and everything that surrounds that . Would GPL1 covered by insurance as a replacement for HGH . Need help my small city endocrinologist is very old school keeps sending me back to a nutritionist for ten years now. I’am very active but I have a stomach that looks like I 9 months pregnant .

[@jeffrey4577]

💯👍‼️❤️🙏

[@benbikman]

Thanks, Jeffrey.

[@joefiganootz2425]

Unimate? Wow! It's hard to hide money!

[@OrasSelection]

I feel like I am the ONLY thin Diabetic. Looking into Glucagon now. To help my Pancreas that is still hanging on to start making Insulin. I could be wrong but I think I can motivate my Pancreas to start making more Inulin. I think I am on the right tract. Have to RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH to help myself because these flipping Western Dr.s are not helping. I don't need to loose weight. Wouldn't hurt me to gain a few pounds. I will win this battle.🙏

[@upriver7047]

You may want to try searching the terms: integrative medicine doctors and also metabolic health doctors for your area. Tgat was a helpful way to search for me. Then U called and interviewed the reception person to learn more about how the doctor works. You could also ask to speak with one of nurses in the office. You may have to travel to see a doctor you can work with but it will be worth it in the long run in my opinion.

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

You are hardly the only thin Type 2 Diabetic. Asians, including very thin Asians, have a higher rate of Type 2 Diabetes than white non-Hispanics. An Endocrinologist would be helpful if you don't already have one. What I see happening with Asians is they are on very low doses of the GLP-1s and are not losing weight, but their HbA1c is finally getting into the non-diabetic range. Good luck!

[@anatomain1057]

After gall bladder operation how can some person eat more animal fats without any GI problems? I am daily witnessing that in my wife

[@benbikman]

Thanks for your question. You may want to go to our website and ask my team: www.insuliniq.com

[@Karen3263]

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[@chrismyers9951]

Rosemary for the win.

[@pattia983]

I think it works in much lower doses on most people

[@petebowen9031]

Wonderful lecture: you make the “Eat Less/Move More weight loss approach sound like a Neanderthal’s approach to health.

[@jeffchastain2977]

Dr. Bikman, how do you feel about diabetics getting run over by rich people, who want to lose weight and can pay full price for these drugs, that are making them not available for diabetics that the drugs were developed for, and that the drugs are a crucial part of our therapy who can no longer get them because of shortages? I would love to see at least one or two of the many KZbin doctors who are talking about these drugs, and spinning up the demand for them, talk a bit about all the off label prescribing that is making diabetics have to chase these drugs from pharmacy to pharmacy, and frequently change dosages or completely change drugs or go completely without any because people are getting these drugs that should not. There is only one of these meds that is approved for weight loss.