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

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

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

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

My oldest son is in his early 20's and he has type 1 diabetes. But thank God for this piece of article ru-vid.comUgkxVYhghKWmrUgXARZ_ydZTvmmcrw5L0I5i At first he thought he had the flu and was lying down on the bed for three days until his sister took him to the hospital. They took his blood and it was 600. What I do not understand is how he could have gotten it, since no one in the family has it. But he is winning the battle now. This is good stuff.

Intermittent fasting, low carb and low to no sugar is a very good way to fix almost everything wrong with our bodies

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

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

love that you are highlighting different approaches to insulin resistance!

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

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

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

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

I was on 2000mg of Metformin. Got off the metfotrmin with healthy keto and intermittent fasting lifestyle. I feel healthy and younger, plus many many other health benefits.

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

Thank you so much for clarifying the differences and side effects. This indeed has helped me in knowing what route to take in controlling my type 2 diabetes.

A major caveat for Berberine: It inhibits the action of several enzymes that metabolize prescription medications. I take medication to control my epilepsy, and taking Berberine could cause me to overdose from those medications as a result of increasing blood plasma levels. If you take prescription medications regularly, talk to your doctor before starting to take it - you may need to alter your dose or look for other options.

I took Inositol 14mg for 2 weeks. Miserable taking 14 capsules a day, but did it. Blood sugar had zero decrease. Will now try the Berberine now for a month.

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

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

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

Thanks Kait for your excellent content and pleasant manner. I really struggled with Metformin, every dose meant a guaranteed six hours of headache and nausea. I'm now using berberine, along with a moderate diet and a strict exercise regimen,and my numbers are in a normal range.

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

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

Thank you for the information, just what I was looking for.

I take berbrine and I've been so energetic ever since

Very helpful- 5 years Carnivore with a thin body with skin tags and moles erupting-must be this issue. Most helpful, thanks Kate!

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

Very helpful Kait! 👌 thanks 🤗

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

Thanks for the excellent content Coach Kait!

Outstanding video and topic!!

Great information Kait 😊

Metformin 1500 mg daily it made me feel so tired & would have hot flashes. I stopped taking it. Went on low carbs, exercised daily & IF--A1C went from 7.2 to 5.9. Next step i have to progress to full on keto.

Excellent video. It's the first one of yours I've seen. I subscribed. Thanks 😊

I just got put on Metformin about 3 weeks ago and I have just started changing my diet thanks to your videos. I havent had any blood tests done again but I hope to see some changes, but the side effects were brutal for me the first week now I am doing much better

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

Love your channel thank you for this video! 🤌🏼😀

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

I have heard recently that Dihydroberberine is more effective and has less side effects than Berberine. Have you done any research on Dihydroberberine, and if so what is your take on that? Secondly, why is Berberine suggested to be taken for only 6 months? If your A1C changes for the worse, can you start back on Berberine or Dihydroberberine? Thanking you from Ohio.

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

Great info! Thank you!

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

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

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

I’ll say it..berberine is so much better than metformin 👌 And with berberine you don’t have to worry about black box warnings!

Thnx kait for such a nice video

How about Benfothiamine? I read that it helps lower blood glucose/ insulin resistance

I’m insulin resistant and have inositol but was not consistent with it . Gonna start it back up today . My biggest issue now is the Dawn phenomenon. Other times of the day my BG is fine, my fasting insulin is normal and coming down hopefully eventually to optimal and my AIC is normal as well.

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

Although I have heard of those the supplement I use for this is Hintonia latiflora also known as Sucontral D in the US and I have had really good results.

I am taking 2 grams of IP6 + inositol to lower ferritin. My A1c is 6.0. I have read that ferritin and insulin resistance are related.

Good topic!

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

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

I've been taking Choline Inositol for around 3 months.. 3 tablets with my Omad Keto meal (1 tablet is 250mg - from UK). Been fine with it, losing weight, feeling healthier as well. So, so far, no problem.

Great information Kait... Thank you. I watched your reverse insulin resistance video and have started following the low carb and exercise parts. Where do I begin about my health? I have a few underlying conditions, mainly due to leaky gut (celiac's disease), that makes it such that I can probably only have meat, fish, coconut oil, salt, a few spices, few veg and water. I have candidiasis, hashimotos thyroiditis, just been diagnosed with insulin resistance but already knew I have it, I've been advised tests for cortisol levels because my new doctor feels I may be having spikes in blood pressure due to an adrenal adenoma (adrenal gland swelling) which is spiking my cortisol levels. So I need to manage stress levels by prioritising sleep and cutting out stressful volunteering work etc. My doctor mentioned he may put me on metaformin for IR. I'm looking at going for the natural methods as given by you and others. Weight has always been my issue thanks to gluten etc. At my earlier highest around 2010 I was 202 pounds, with diet modification (cutting out gluten completely and dairy quite a bit) I had come down to about 176 pounds. In between due to personal loss etc I gained and in early 2019 I was around 189. By early 2020 I had come down to 171-175 thanks to a version of Keto-AIP. Post then perhaps due to stress and/ or generally not cutting carbs enough I had gained to a new high of 206-207 in 2021. Now in recent days I've lost few pounds. I know I feel amazing on Keto but I have to do it more Autoimmune Protocol Diet style or more Carnivore without eggs and dairy, to truly fix my health. It's hard because those around me eat everything and I love dairy. As of now I'm just trying to focus on prioritising my sleep, cutting carbs, getting some exercise (mainly strength training) and doing intermittent fasting. It's too hard to think of going on a super austere elimination diet. However since I cut certain inflammatory foods like peanuts, corn, brinjals, other grains and sugars etc in 2019, I did find my gut health improving and hashimotos being in control with medication. I love food and grew up on a lot of junk food so even being off grains and sugars etc is a lot but tough. I've cut out alcohol a couple of months ago. Sorry for this long run-down of my medical history... I'm getting down to it now and trying to be as conscious as possible without stressing myself out. Will update you as I go ahead. Thank you for doing the work you do 🤗🤗❤️❤️ Love from India.

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

I use banaba leaf. Love it

I am taking berberine and my blood levels are all in the normal range. I am 10 months now on a keto diet. Why should someone stop taking Berberine after 6 months? Curious.?? Does the body de sensitize to it so you have take a break so that it keeps working. Or do you need to lower your blood pressure and sugar another way?

I'm a type 2 diabetic who has been using Metformin and doing ok with it, I want to try out berberrine and also discovered hydriberberine which is suppose to be a super berberine that gets into the body much faster and produces great results so I'm told . You mentioned that you shouldn't be on berberine for more than 6 months? This is the first time I've heard this... can you explain further why that is?

Hi Kait, love your videos. Learning a lot from you! I have a history of sibo and dysbiosis. I cannot find reliable information online. I have been doing carnivore for 20 days now. Not enough time to see improvement. Did you see anyone improving their dysbiosis on carnivore? Your reply is highly appreciated!!!!!

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

Hi Kait, Is this the correct inositol you suggested in the video I have seen different ones online "IP6, Inositol Hexaphosphate, 500mg, 120 VCaps, IP 6, 100% Vegetarian"

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

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

If if your doctor wants you to take metformin make sure to get the slow acting version. For some unknown reason the the slow acting metformin doesn’t have a lot of the stomach issues found with the standard form…

Metformin works best for me slowly I'm trying to reduce it with keto etc. I tried just Bereberine for a few mths without metformin and my weight piled on again..I then tried Inositol but unfortunately the smallest amount makes me nauseous...I'm back on metformin only now all side effects have gone hopefully one day very soon I won't need it anymore..I had to quit coffee as well- as it was adding to increased adrenalin issue's which spiked up my glucose levels. It's been a long road to getting things right. Also my latest discovery Apple Cider Vinegar before meals I've noticed significant weight loss on my belly area since doing this been about three mths now.

Thank you I appreciate you!!!!

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

Idk what to do. Doctors can't figure out what's going on with me. I have celiac, I'm allergic to dairy and now I possibly have insulin resistance and reactive hypoglycemia. I've stopped eating everything and I'm strictly carnivore diet chicken and fish only. Cooked in salt. My symptoms have improved however, I'm still waking up feeling this dizziness behind my eyes and head. Blood glucose normal after eating, and fasting upon waking up.

I lasted 3 days on metformin. That was disgusting even at the introductory dosage of 500mg. Perhaps if I worked from home or didn't need to leave the house. But nope, not for me. Thanks for the video, it was informative.

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

HELP! I'm homozygous for both C677T and 1298C MTHFR genes. I have PCOS and have had it for > 20 years. I have endometriosis. I'm insulin resistant. I also have a history of pernicious anemia. My histamine levels are at 78.8 on antihistamines. I'm doing a ketogenic diet and weight still isn't coming off. PLEASE! I've been to many physicians and I lose very little weight no matter what I do. I never had these issues until just before I turned 40.

Hi Kait, do you have any sources for the 6 month max recommended intake for Berberine supplements? I am looking into Berberine and have not seen anyone mentioning it, so it caught my attention and would like to look into this further. Thank you!

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

I've been taking Metformin for about five months with zero side effects. I eased into it very slowly, 250 mg twice a day with meals and kept that regimen for two weeks. Now I'm taking 500 mg twice a day and don't know yet if it will be increased as I've lost 40 pounds.

Can you stack berberine and inositol together?

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

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

Good information generally. I do not show clear clinical evidence of insulin resistance but I am sure I am on that road. My doctor is in favour of my taking Berberine but will not prescribe anything pharmaceutical. I do feel a lot less picky on Berberine, 500 mg twice daily with my meals. On a side note to you Kait, maybe you could improve your editing, it is distractingly choppy and the sound level constantly changes.

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

Thanks. Learned many things in 11 minutes!

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

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

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

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

Awesome👌 very important n helpful health info for diabetic patients 👍

I bought berberine, maybe a high doses, we took it before lunch, and by night time, my mom's heart was racing, I could barely stand up, I feel a few times, and my mom had to go to the ER. I want to take it, but that was a crazy experience. Doctor told my mom, it was more of a medication and never to take it again.

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

I've been in ketosis (average of 0,5-2,0) for almost six weeks. Can you tell me why i am not loosing weight that fast ? I loose around 0,5 and 1 pound a week and some days i even gain weight ! I'm 52 and i''m premenopausal. I am really motivated this time and keep my carbs under 20g a day. I test my urine every night and i am always in ketosis. Help !

Can Ozempic help insulin resistance...thankyou

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

Does inositol has interaction with calsium blocker like amlodipine(highblood medicine)

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

Can you mix them in low doses?

Can You Take It On A Empty Stomach? Makes Your Fasting Glucose Reading Even More Low & Burn Fat?

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

Thank you for the facts. I find Berberine to be very helpful. Will try inositol if I get it. 😊

I just ordered Myo insolitol

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