Is The Ketogenic Diet Good For You? 

Would you be able to talk about what you ate and about fats?

@@tatianesoarespereira in the beginning, I tapered down my carbohydrates to get them absolutely as low as possible - - that is as close to zero as possible. 1 g of protein per pound of target bodyweight. Fat, about 1/3 of the calories of the protein.

It's awesome it helps some people; what it did for you was amazing! However, for some of us, like me, being a type 1 Diabetic, I wound up in a state of ketoacidosis and almost died after going on Keto. Being sick as a diabetic can cause your blood sugar to rise very rapidly, my blood glucose averages around 90, but I caught the flu and it shot up really high and since I had ketones floating around in my bloodstream I almost died. I should have known better than to go into a state of Ketosis, I have had to check my ketones my whole life as a type 1 diabetic to make sure they don't go high because ketones and high blood sugar are a deadly combination. However, after all the amazing stories I heard from people on Keto or Carnivore, I gave it a try, sadly it was the worst medical decision I ever made. It probably can help type 2 diabetics in the short term, in the long term high amounts of unhealthy fats causes insulin resistance to get worse. But for type 1 diabetics, I would caution against Keto and especially against Carnivore.

​@Someone-vn9ce A keto diet does NOT cause ketoacidosis in type 1 diabetics. On the contrary, if you didn't reduce your insulin doses, you would almost certainly have hypoglycemia. For those lacking an understanding of this, type 1 diabetics must match their insulin doses, through whatever delivery method, to the amounts of carbs they are consuming. The higher the carb intake, the higher the insulin dose. If they don't take enough insulin for a day or two, this could cause ketoacidosis, which is caused by very high blood glucose levels. If you were doing keto properly and ingesting 20 grams of carbs or less per day, the insulin doses needed would be quite small, way less than usual. However, if you neglect to adjust your insulin to match your new lowered carb intake, you will almost certainly experience hypoglycemia, which is caused by very low blood glucose. Obviously you must either enlist your doctor's assistance or learn how to do this yourself, which is pretty easy these days with so much information to be had from reputable sources. So please, do yourself and anyone else reading this a favor, and get educated about the differences between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, ketosis and ketoacidosis.

​@@terised Thank you for setting things straight. 🏆 Dr. Richard Bernstein - himself a Type 1 diabetic, nearing 90, who had to figure out for himself the safest and most effective way to control his glucose - explains in great detail why not limiting carbs is inviting trouble for all diabetics. See Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution and his many detailed videos on RU-vid. By contrast, these guys are not experts and are way out of their shallows.

Well put, thank you. 🏆

👏👏👏 perfectly said!

I’ve been on keto for 4 months and have dropped 35 pounds thus far. I have lost all interest in carbs (except maybe a bite of ice cream once in awhile).

You actually do need carbs to live. You might be able to barely function without it but it’s not healthy. If you want to live on an unhealthy and unnatural diet go for it. Just don’t lie to others and say it’s healthy. Saying you cured your type 2 diabetes because if keto isn’t true because all you did is eliminate carbs and turned your body to something that it shouldn’t be using for energy.

what food do u eat most is it fish beef pork bacon eggs

"standard" diet? Highly processed foods on a daily basis, relatively large portions of unhealthy carbs, the occasional junk food binge,...? Awesome that it worked for you, but imo most people are probably better off just following the age old health advice without commiting to a restrictive diet.

@@vetzaaak You mean so they can take tons of medications and have lots of health problems. My Mom ate SAD way her whole life. She had tons of surgeries and was on a lot of medications. Then she was on dialysis for three years at the end of her life. She had a mini stroke in her 50's. She had congestive heart failure in her 60's. She always struggled with obesity her whole life. She also had mental health problems. She had heart surgery, knees replaced, shoulder, gallbladder removed, brain surgery, wrist for carpal tunnel, fibroids in her uterus couldn't get pregnant and historectomy in her 40s. She had back problem was in the hospital on traction. My Dad had bypass surgery and alzheimers. He was a type II diabetic on insulin. He was always over weight. He always struggled with depression. He suffered with arthritis since his 50s. He also had his knees replaced. I want quality of life. I am 57 and keto has reversed my aging. I was on no grains and dairy prior due to celiacs and hashimoto's which helped a lot. I look like I am 30s and 57.

@@lori5946 Awesome that Keto has such great effects on you! I'm not sure who "they" are, but I'm assuming your opening sentence refers to "most people"? Most people do NOT take "tons of medications" and don't have "lots of health problems"; due to their balanced/moderate diet. The suggestions that that's the default consequence from NOT living a Keto lifestyle...couldn't be further from the truth. And "celiacs and hashimoto" means you're not the "average" person who my general advice and opinions apply to :)

@@vetzaaak I am a RN for 30 years in Labor and Delivery. The amount of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and mental illness is way up. My sons friend since childhood just passed away. He always struggled with his weight and sounded like he had a heart attack. I seen a lot of young woman taking tons of medications for anxiety and depression. I am seeing more autoimmune. My last travel nurse assignment there was rarely a normal pregnancy. Everyone was high risk.

@@lori5946 I fail to see how any of that proves that a diet with extremely low amount of carbohydrates is supposed to be the best way to live a long healthy life. If any of those cases you're refering to can be blamed on an abundance of pizza and beer and soda, than sure, keto would be a great alternative. But if we stick to the data, science and statistics, it seems like even though a very restrictive diet can be extremely effecient for anyone who manages to endure it, more subtle life style changes can be more sustainable and lead to long terms succes much easier.

that is the point, so we can cheat occasionally until we die. Not doing keto might caused diabetes and force us to diet from sweet food when we reach 40.

Do you eat quinoa?

Mediterranean diet is still the best.That's why so many people in that region live to be 100. It's cutting back on the bad carbs is where the success lies...whether it is me to or Mediterranean.

you're so awesome.

@@bmwlane8834B.S. huge contribution is vitamin d from sunlight.

@@bmwlane8834 Having lost 150lbs, I’ll have to say that the best diet is the one that works for you. I tried going vegan. I tried the Mediterranean diet. I tried the Paleo diet. But, the only diet that worked for me was Keto. This might not be true for everyone because we as humans are not made from a cookie cutter. Every individual is different.

Other Benefits of Keto -eliminated insulin resistance -maintain weight for over 5 years (so far) -reduced inflammation -less joint pain -ibuprofen no longer needed -more energy -better mental function -reduced nighttime sinus drainage -no stomach upset -no Prilosec/Tums required -no GERD during meals -no GERD during sleep -improved Lipids -clearer skin -reduced hemorrhoid pain After 5 years I find this lifestyle very sustainable. Don’t listen to docs who have never tried it and don’t have any clinical experience with it. These guys are showing their ignorance.

Yes the refined carbs and sugar are really the issue and the main reason these changes make people feel better. It's actually not the meat

Ok you might be right but the way I understand it That if you eat only vegetables your not getting enough protein. That's why I add seafood ,beef and chicken. I would rather not eat stuff that I can't pronounce the ingredients that are put in them.@@TalkingWithDocs

​@@TalkingWithDocsPlease post the Research that you base your statement that meat does not help the body.

​@@TalkingWithDocsMeat makes you feel satisfied so you maintain the diet.

Actually looks a lot like the main reason with this answer to go Keto lo carb. Cereal=sugar, fruit=sugar, starch=sugar, @@TalkingWithDocs

Agree 100%. Also have GERD, told my gastro doc to "change your entire lifestyle", before she walked off. Not much help there...

You are way off base. Most people do not have insensitivities to corn and wheat or anything else other than maybe lactose. I had reflux issues too. I lost 50 lbs and it went away. I think it is from fat stored in your midsection and messing things up.

Everyone’s physique is different, and the foods they can eat are also different. What suits you is the best.👍👍👍👍👍

@@checkmecare no that’s not entirely true. A ketogenic diet is not healthy for anyone on earth. It is stupid.

We need rules like the European Union. They are doing great things. The only problem they created was fabricating the fake virus covid and use China as a scapegoat.

😊😊

I've been doing 18-hour+ fasting atleast once a week here recently. It really is so much easier to fast this way.

Yep, I’m reversing my diabetes and now have normal blood sugar levels..yet doctors want to tell me it’s not healthy, get the hell out of here. I trust my blood numbers and glucometer more than I do doctors who’s medical education is funded by post cereal and other major corporations

Nothing wrong with eating bacon🎉

Bacon is one of life's great pleasures.

Actually the correct spelling is B1acon. 😀

Would you be able to talk about what you ate and about fats?

Love me some bacon! I'm keto and usually eat 8 pcs of bacon every day to go with my 4 eggs.

Congrats!🎉

So we would always advocate diet and exercise first. Some people still require medication. Congrats

​@TalkingWithDocs So you are a doctor and you're are not controlling your diet and exercising?

What diet and what excercise? How much diet training did you receive in medical school?@@TalkingWithDocs

I know! I couldn’t believe that.

The insulin model of weight management has been largely debunked. When adjusting for calories, keto is not better than a low fat diet in losing weight. The only exception is at the beginning when you lose a ton of water weight from glycogen storage depletion, but this isn’t the fat loss you’re interested in.

@@evanr5871 Absolutely wrong.

Glad it is working for you and your husband. Most physicians are concerned about the long term risks associated with this style of eating but early success is impressive for sure

could you please list the Research Studies that proves these statements as I would like to do that research.

Check out these doctors, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Berg, Thecarbadditiondoctor. These will lead you to many more plus they will have the research papers to show you.

Totaly agree; most physicians hard working ppl doing their best. recall Thalidomide, Look up Dr Gary Fettke, all early adapters are negative labeled @@TalkingWithDocs

Dr Gary Fettke case to yor point@@Robnord1

I don't like the word diet either. It makes us more anxious.🙃🙃

Me too. A1c went from 5.3 to 4.5. Trig/HDL from 3.1 down to 1.9

Wow! and good for you as well @robnord1. It's interesting that since the beginning of man we relied on 90% meat and 10 percent vegetation for sustenance. Oh! what's that called? Ketogenic diet!!!

@@Robnord1 Actually carbs are not your worst enemy - The big problem is insulin - and the big problem that leads to Type 2 diabetes, is insulin resistance. Too many doctors are obsessed with testing A1c and FBG, they ignore results that are borderline and fail to see the warning signs so many years in advance. If they were to test insulin:glucose ratio it would go a long way into preventing T2D. The issue is insulin resistance - Carbs are not your enemy, it's the type of carbs and quantity people eat that is bad. Keep your insulin levels and ratios under check and consumption of refined carbs under check, you can enjoy all the foods you like and you would be surprised at how much you can enjoy on even

Congrats Claire. The time between meals serves most people well to help lower their insulin levels. Congrats

I started keto about 2 months ago and have already lost 26lbs! I have been hitting the gym everyday etc and I’m looking to switch to a more performance oriented diet (33% Fat, 33% Protein, 33% Carbs) but it’s also difficult for me to imagine going back to carby food. I went from eating all processed junk to 0 processed foods, mostly meat and nonstarchy veggies and feel great, just struggling to improve at cardio/running

Starvation is mentioned in relation to the origin of the keto diet where prolonged periods of not eating lead to ketone formation

We agree don't do the SAD. For the record there is no cholesterol hoax. It's naive to think a high LDL does not have consequences. And the trouble with some of these fad diets is that the consequences are not immediate. Heart disease and cancer take time. It's not the low carb that causes the problems. It's the dependence on animal products. Hey up to you. We wish you the best

@@billyboy2285 agreed

​@@Robnord1Please add Benjamin Bikman to the list. He will seal the conversation.

Big power, big money. big platform follow the money. 🦘🦘 like big tobaco@@TalkingWithDocs

Well said 🎉🎉@@Robnord1

Thanks for sharing your opinion.

I agree. I'm not trying to be rude, but what training and clinical experience do you have in this area? Please read Dr. Eric Westman's book "End Your Carb Confusion: A Simple Guide to Customize Your Carb Intake for Optimal Health". He is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Obesity medicine at Duke University. He has been studying all of this for 25 years and has decades of clinical experience helping patients reverse serious medical problems thru following a ketogenic diet in a sensible way. He presents 3 different Phases of total carb levels based on a patient's needs. The strictest being Phase 1 at 20 total carbs per day, Phase 2 being 50 total carbs per day and Phase 3 being 150 total carb grams per day. It is a sensible and do-able way of eating. Animal protein (meat, poultry, seafood, eggs) plus non-starchy vegetables and some fruits on Phases 2 and 3. Patients with serious medical conditions would follow Phase 1. Many people would be on Phase 2. And young, healthy, active adults would be on Phase 3. It is sensible, do-able, filling and healthy. Dr. Westman has over 25 years experience in his clinical practice and his research. With all due respect, please read his book.......

I agree, they keep repeating that meat and animal products are bad. Makes 0 sense.

Your husband most likely has T1 diabetes

@@FetAlfredo hi, what makes you think that my husband has T1 diabetes? Thanks.

@@maraetoile8102T2D is due to excess weight and visceral fat in the pancreas and the liver. It’s not likely for lean individuals with low body fat to have T2D. Unless he really has a genetic propensity for T2D. To be on the safe side, test him for T1D.

So we would agree to eliminate sugar and refined carbs. Complex carbs that are whole foods don't have the same effect due to the associated fiber. But yes don't need to be zero carb

There are no essential carbohydrates, like amino acids and fatty acids.

​@@TalkingWithDocs complex carb like rice, potato, etc makes my blood sugar rise like crazy. One medium size apple sent it to 200s. So no matter how healthy carbs/vegetables are, it does not work the same for all.

@@s12_22gSounds like you’re probably diabetic

@@evanr5871 according to the kidney/diabetic doctor and Hemoglobin A1C test i am not.

Congrats

Congrats. The main issue with these diets long term is the saturated fat and reliance on animal products. Worth considering adding some fruits and vegetables

A healthy ketogenic or low carbohydrate diet based mostly on unprocessed animal-based food is certainly NOT an issue long term as this is how were are designed to eat as a species from an evolutionary perspective for over 2 millions years. Sure there's no issue adding some fruits and vegetables but that doesn't mean that the presence of "animal-based food is inherently unhealthy". We need to be very clear on that distinction. A purely plant based diet devoid of any animal food (veganism) is however, as a matter of fact, very new to the Homo sapiens and cannot possibly outperform a diet that has stood the test of time for millions of years. It's peculiar how most channel do not say anything negative about veganism directly but are much more prone to criticise diets mostly animal-based (even if not carnivore). You'll rarely see mainstream channels such as this one mention "we suggest you add a bit of animal products in your diet". We wouldn't exist if meat "caused" disease and would have been wiped out during the course of evolution. The lineage of the plant-based Australopheticus robustus would have taken over instead of the Homo habilis, ergaster, erectus and sapiens (all animal based) for example. Anyone that states meat as "causative" in diseases is guided by either blind ideology or ignorance of updated scientific facts. Any channel and clinicians who tell you otherwise have clearly not kept up to date with actual science over the past few decades or have an inherent pro plant-based bias/conflict of interest. The fact that our diet should mostly be animal-based is strongly substantiated by unbiased science and publications...emphasis on UNBIASED. You will find a multitude of publications against animal-based food and fats but they show "association" with confounding factors not necessarily disclosed and do not hold up to expert scrutiny. There is no unbiased evidence or RCTs to date on the planet that can demonstrate "causation" between "healthy unprocessed animal-based food/meat and disease". As a quick example of how corrupted publications can be, consider the fact that the 2 papers that the IARC brach of the WHO used to push the narrative that "meat is likely carcinogenic" are corrupted due to the fact that 2 known carcinogens were injected in rats in those trials namely Azoxymethane and Dimethylhydrazine. That completely invalidates the findings. A few members on the IARC panel also were part of the 7th day Adventist church (they practice veganism) and refused to disclose that conflict of interest when asked by another member. So there's absolutely no unbiased and ethically produced evidence to date that unprocessed meat "is causative" in colon cancer or any other cancers for that matter. Also consider the fact that studies such as the Minnesota Coronay trial and the Sydney Heart trial were buried because they showed no causation between animal fat and CVD/Disease. The Minnesota trial was actually more robust than any trial that we could possibly do now as the patients were within a hospital setting with strictly controlled food intake. We can't do that now due to ethical laws. Patients in the Sydney trial actually died from the low animal-based food with increased risk of disease. That observation was made following the Women's initiative trial as well among other trials that have demonstrated the benefits of animal fats and animal-based diets. There was actually an inverse association observed In those mentioned trials therefore highlighting the importance of animal fats for health. Those 2 prior trials were buried for decades as the NIH back in the 60's had already embarked on the "low fat is healthy" wagon and pushed forward all plant-based businesses including the sugar/processed food/pharmaceutical industries. So it would have been a very inconvenient truth as it would have prompted the re-assessment of the whole "saturated fat vs disease" paradigm and would have affected "business". The narrative that "saturated fat and meat cause disease long term" is based on biased and corrupted science and this can be demonstrated. I'll come back to this later with a more in-depth response in several parts as there's too much to say. I posted briefly on this channel before with regards to the matter. No one is saying you should over eat animal fats/meat but a healthy eating habit based on mostly animal food will ALWAYS be healthier than one mostly plant based and put you at a metabolic advantage. I'll explain more later as soon as I get a moment to get back to that thread. An animal based diet is superior in every way with regards to factors such as the quality of proteins/nutrient content (contains essential amino acids and nutrients such as methionine, lysine, leucine, taurine, choline, B12, DHA/EPA, Retinol, K2 etc. in the right concentration and in their bioavailable form. For e.g. the conversion of ALA (plant based Omega3 fatty acid) into DHA/EPA is less than 5% and only a proportion of the population can convert other nutrients such as beta carotene (plant based vitamin A) into Retinol (animal based bioavailable form of vitamin A) just as quick examples. There's also less insulin response on an animal-based diet and this helps maintain insulin sensitivity long term and reduce the incidence of T2DM and metabolic issues such as high blood pressure/inflammtion/autoimmune disease etc. You need much more variety if consuming plants to make up for deficiencies and end up eating much more carbs/sugars/fructose/excess of inflammatory vegetable oils/trans fats inherent to all artificially produced vegetable oil (due to pressure/temperature/toxic metals as catalyst). There a reason why all metabolic diseases have drastically increased over the past few decades in spite of the fact that all official health institutions have been telling the planet to eat less meat and animal fats. The incidence of CVD, obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, cancer, autoimmune disease are all on the rise and are not showing any signs of slowing down. Is the global population to blame for over eating or were we give the wrong nutritional advice with the suggestion that carbs and plants should be out main source of nutrition? I think an increasing number of people are beginning to slowly see how corruption, conflict of interests and ideology have been causing a perversion of healthcare and scientific publications over the past few decades. I would suggest you follow other channels such as "Low Carb Down Under", "Public Health Collaboration", "The Metabolic Mind", "Low Carb Conferences" among others to obtain more honest and reliable information about health and nutrition.

​@@TalkingWithDocs All things being equal In the context of a healthy eating habit and lifestyle (i.e. excluding over eating and poor lifestyle), care to provide evidence supporting the statement that "saturated fat and reliance on animal products cause long term issues"?

Lo carbs & Keto say the very same thing, unsure if use have only glossed over keto lo carb diet. 🦘🦘@@TalkingWithDocs

Nice post, Mary! I heard this at the keto "watercooler" recently -- "Man is the only animal smart enough to manufacture his own food -- and the only one dumb enough to eat it!"

Yes sugar and refined carbs are unhealthy and you can train yourself not to crave them by eliminating them. Unfortunately saturated fat and animal protein are not the answer. Yes in the short term they can help you lose weight and reduce cravings but the consequences of hypertension, heart disease and other chronic illness come years later. Be sure to continue to eat fruits and vegetables that provide nutrients, anti oxidants and phytochemicals that simply are not present in meat, eggs and dairy

Consult other channels for more accurate information on saturated fats and the keto / carnivore lifestyle..Dr. Ken D Berry and Dr. Anthony Chaffee just to name a few ..I’ve been Keto for 4 years and carnivore for a year and the health benefits are incredible..these doctors are fear mongering saturated fat which is false outdated information

Working for me, wished i had known earlier. 🦘🦘@@TalkingWithDocs

@@TalkingWithDocs Keto does not contribute to heart disease, that is misinformation. You need to listen to Dr Ovadia, heart surgeon. You have no idea what you are talking about!

@@TalkingWithDocs Eating that way will not raise blood pressure nor does it cause heart disease. Chronic disease is tied to metabolic health and insulin/inflammation. Dr. Ovadia whose ACTUALLY a heart surgeon will tell you himself that what you're saying is wrong and that animal fat and protein is the answer. Your advice could be harmful and kill someone.

I wish I was a grizzly bear

They didn’t. Our biology evolved to use carbohydrates as a source of energy long before it developed the ability to use fat and proteins for energy. Early human diets were likely to be carbohydrate rich. The majority of food came from reliable foraging, NOT from hunting. You’re fundamentally misinformed. Keto can be beneficial for lots of people, but there’s such a cult around it. It’s not magic.

Thank you for sharing. Congrats on the weight loss

Congrats not just on the weight loss, but the mental benefits as well.

​@@TalkingWithDocsThank you. I love the info you provide in your videos. The fact that you Canadian doctors is comforting.

​@@RobertWinter2Thank you.

Do you have constipation? What to do if i have problems going to the toilet? Did this happen to you?

@@osmanysvaldesg.3014I drank electrolytes and added more fat. That did the trick for me.

You don't need to eat vegetables to poop ronald. Fiber isn't digested like herbavores do. Fiber serves no purpose and consuming it is pointless.

​@@osmanysvaldesg.3014Yes. I added carbs in the form of fruit, rice, beans and cut back on the red meat.

I forgot to mention the 11lb weight loss!

That's due to getting rid of sugar and refined carbs. Not the meat. But congrats

Not seeing any positive testimonial's yet? '@@TalkingWithDocs

​@@TalkingWithDocsbut keto diet is not about eating meats. It's about eating fats and lots of veggies. I'm not sure why are you talking about meat? Keto is not MEAT. But please tell me what product is better than meat protein and full of nutrients like meat?

Don’t take advice from skeletor.

I lost 70 pounds and dropped my A1c to 5.2 in 6 months on keto (lots of meat). Now that’s what I call results!

That makes sense.

Thanks for sharing. We would tend to disagree about the HDL. Many people feel the benefit of a high HDLis grossly outweighed by the danger of a high LDL. There is a lot we still don't understand about cholesterol but having an elevated LDL is still dangerous. Wishing you the best.

Hi David. Best advice is not to necessarily try keto but get rid of sugar, refined carbs and processed foods. This will make the biggest difference

Thank you Doctor.@@TalkingWithDocs

Recommend reading The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet book by Donald Hensrud. It recommends serving sizes for food and having nonstarchy vegetables and a serving of fruit with each meal. Lost 30 pounds following this diet and it also recommends whole grains instead of refined grains, reduced sugar intake, and no processed foods.

Yes. And even more important hyperinsulinemia

actually keto is easy to stick to, so much variety! My carbs are mostly less than 30 per day and I am never hungry. No bread, potatoes, rice, pasta or any wheat products. Easy! I will stay keto for the rest of my life. I feel so good, no more GERD, no more depression and clarity of mind is amazing!

yea, that's all the stuff I love! (haha) but I found a happy medium which is working for me. Lost 15 lbs and that was my goal. :) Happy ketoing to you@@flocof1

Yes getting rid of sugar and refined carbs does wonders for us. It really was the turning point in the obesity epidemic that started in the late 70s. The plateau is common and it becomes harder for your body to access your fat stores. If you simply restrict calories your body learns this and lowers your basal metabolic rate making it harder to lose weight. That's where the fasting comes in. The longer you fast the more your insulin drops and then your body turns to fatty acids as a source of energy that turn into ketones. Best of luck

Congratulations on your success! I found my weight loss stall went away when I increased how much I was eating. I had been intermittent fasting with a feeding window of 6 hrs, plus logging everything and sticking to strict macros. When I loosend up, increased by eating to 8 hours, and ate more I lost that last difficult 15lbs. I'm not at my "ideal weight" but I'm happy with what I see in the mirror and I'm comfortable in my own skin for the first time in 45 years. I'm having no trouble maintaining it. Good luck on your journey.

@@carolynallen597 Thank you… I have tried increasing calories, but no luck. 42 hour fasts have not worked either…. I may try pushing longer fasts as I am determined to get unstuck!

if not talking Keto lo carbs? I am confused@@TalkingWithDocs

Glad it works for you

Thank you for sharing

Sounds good. Best of luck

cholesterol is a myth, it is irrelevant! studies actually show that people with high cholesterol live longer

Best of luck. Thanks for watching!

I suggest reading Mastering Diabetes by Cyrus Khambatta. This book talks about how saturated fat contributes to insulin resistance. Also, recommend The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet book by Donald Hensrud. Lost 30 pounds on this diet and blood sugars are much better. Also get to eat a serving fruit with each meal. Never realized how much I could enjoy fruit before reading these books.

@@michelep.7249 I appreciate this. I have the book from the Mayo Clinic, but I will try to find the book by Cyrus Khambatta ASAP.