I’m a 71 year old T1.5 (diagnosed in 1992 at age 38) who found Dr. Richard K Bernstein’s “Diabetes Solution” 6 years ago. I’ve been following a LCHP lifestyle ever since until last year when I went carnivore. I’ve lost 80 lbs. and use 86% less insulin than 6 years ago. After 26 years of being uncontrolled & having complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy and heart disease; I’m finally healthy and have an A1c of 5.2 BTW, my endo fired me when I told him I was following Dr. B
Yes, all true! Dr. Cywes I've been a T1 D, since 1967 and am now 65 years old. My Ha1c has been as low as 4.9. Recently, my results are 5.1. My doc hates my diet, as I've been carnivore for 6 years now! The beat goes on! ❤
If you have switched to carnivore recently that may have risen your HbA1c as the residence time of the erythrocytes (red blood cells) is longer on a carnivore diet. Which would mean no acutal rise in blood sugar. You can check your reticulocytes to see....
@@robertcywes2966 I am considering calling your office. My expense is limited due to year-end issues. I'm scared and most people don't really understand how difficult, "thinking like a pancreas really is!"
Thanks for all your help Dr. Cywes. Thanks to doctors like you and Dr. Berry, after 5 years on Carnivore my HgA1c is now at 4.4! I've lost 100 pounds, reversed T2D completely (blood glucode is normal), fixed insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and even though I have chronic Pancreatitis for decades, I haven't heard a peep out of my Pancreas for over 2 years. I owe you guys so much. I still come by to watch your videos like this one now and then, even though I've already learned so much from you. It's still interesting and I pick up a tidbit of new information now & then.
@beckydampler8805 Straight Carnivore. Meats + animal products like cheese and butter, natural cooking oils like tallow, bacon greese and butter. And I'll eat some pork rinds now and then. Meat could be anything, beef, chicken, fish, so it's easy to mix things up a bit.
Hi Dr. Cywes, I'm glad to see you share my story to help others that suffering from diabetes and the misinformation on treatment for the disease. I am not health professional but if anyone has questions on managing this I'll be glad to share my experience and hopefully help someone else. My wife and I are very greatfull to have found you. Keep up the good work and Happy new yr.
My mum's husband has t2 diabetes and he checks his blood sugar twice a day and then injects the relevant amount of insulin, but... His doctor has told him to make sure he eats some carbs within 20 mins. I have suggested loads of times that he checks out a low carb diet to manage his diabetes. But no the doc knows best! This weekend, I suggested that he realises the irony that he injects insulin to remove the sugar from his blood, but has to eat more sugar to do it!
Just keep in mind everyone, that's great to have a low A1C but if it's low simply because you're on DM meds there is a very good possibility that your insulin levels are (still) high. If you're trying to lose weight, having elevated insulin levels (whether that's from taking synthetic insulin medication or d/t eating so frequently) makes that extremely difficult. I'm an RN of over 23 years who does DM management for patients.
I’m a T1D, diagnosed in 1975. Watching the advances in technology and insulins has been remarkable, and I’m grateful to be able to see how much life has improved because of it. My last A1C was 5.3, and I’ve been following a low carb diet for several years. My CAC, however, was 221, which scared me. My doctor wants me on a statin, and because of that CAC score, I’m conflicted. Up till this test, I felt that my complication risk was low based on my good metabolic health. My labs are like your patient Robert’s, except for the CAC! Where does genetic risk factor in?
"Where does genetic risk factor in?" - Forget it. Metabolic risk is all that matters. What are your inflammation numbers? Also try getting even lower with your blood sugar. 5.3% is not THAT low. Do you measure your fasting insulin?
@@btudrusNever considered a fasting insulin since I don’t make any. 🤷♀️ I figure I know my fasting insulin by how much basal insulin my pump delivers overnight. My inflammation markers are all low, but obviously there’s inflammation.
My 63 year old wife had a massive heart attack and double bypass surgery on July 21st. Her labs: total cholesterol 154, HDL 54, LDL 68, Tri's 220, Creatinine 1.06, Bun/Crea ratio 17. She has had two CAC scores ten years apart of Zero ! She is a little over weight. We had been walking and never had any symptoms with pain or being winded. She could go up and down stairs with no symptoms. She had Covid in late May which did effect her lungs and recovered in early June. No family hx of heart disease , however has had high BP for a long time...under control. Would like to understand the possibilties of why this happened to her so that we can try and keep it from happening again !!!
One hint might be in her triglycerides over HDL ratio and just her triglycerides number on its own for that matter. Google that one, there lots of info out there on understanding your lipids panel. Supposedly much more important than just looking at cholesterol numbers in isolation. Basically her ratio is suggesting her LDL could be the dangerous type, small particle rather than large. There are other factors of course, but in her case (and mine) this could have been a major contributing factor. Good luck for the future and unless you have a very good Dr, perhaps even if you do have a good Dr, check up on everything they tell you, despite what some may tell you they are not God and don't always know what's required.
Dr. Ovadia is a carnivore heart surgeon. His book is, "How To Stay Off My Operating Table". He has several markers he looks at. I will share three specific ones I remember for women: A waist
@@hollyhock3945 there are several variations on those lipids numbers. One I watched recently wasn't quite as high on hdl at 54, but was much lower for triglycerides at 70 and also included triglycerides over hdl ratio of no more than 2. The idea was if you meet those 3 numbers, which are all on just a standard lipids panel, it virtually guarantees your ldl to be the good type. Worse numbers can still be OK but need more comprehensive tests to find out. Perhaps Dr Ovadia is taking other things or tests into account to get the more modest triglycerides number? Unfortunately many Dr's and cardiologists don't even know these numbers are important, never mind what's good and bad 😞 Here's the video. czcams.com/video/rdgS3PuSuyg/video.htmlsi=bHhsIvlnUF7riVan
I am not a physician. but this is LIkely Covid related to some degree - it's happening a lot and the Cardiologists actually seem to have no explanation.. but Covid does love to hid in Heart tissue and the immune system can dislodge plaque in fairly open arteries when it's trying to hill the Covid Virus. Did she have these high Tri numbers before Covid?? And did she have a fasting insulin number measured in the past?? or now? Had she ever smoked? She could also have a gene related to Clotting issues.
I’m T1D for over 40 years…. I’m almost Fred… HbA1C is currently 5.3…. Never eat carbs and wear CGM…. Go to gym 3x a week for weights/strength and average 9.5km a day walking…. Have had CAC scan… but because Christmas et al am still to get results… hoping for zero…. Expecting zero…. Still waiting…. All blood test fine (cholesterol high but then I refuse to take statins)… Planning to drop around 6-7kg by doing ADF starting this month…. Then BMI will be comfortably in the normal zone…. Given the prognosis I was given in 1983 I am simply flabbergasted that I may well be healthier than most people I know….
@@MarkHolmes nice at high at almost 2,000… GP ‘shat the bed’ and demanded I start a vegan diet immediately. I told him how to aggressively make love to himself… and said I wanted to see a cardiologist… that’s just happened… initial exam and exercise tests all good… but more to do it seems… still got a prescription for statins… a church I do not want to worship at ever…
I love listening to your videos! When you go over bloodwork I ran and get mine to compare! I’ve started a carnivore diet, but sadly it’s not 100% yet, still working on that part. The holidays are the worst. Plus I love to cook and bake new recipes. My family has really improved our health and diet in the last 6 months, our bloodwork has proven we are better! My doctor wanted me to take a statin, and, of course, I said no. I ask my Dr. to request a CAC and he did an I’m happy to say it was “0”. But my WBC is 7.1 Will that go down as I eat better or will my Hashimoto keep it elevated?
As a type 2 diabetic, CAC of 400, I take 20mg Rosuvastatin, not for the cholesterol but to reduce major blood vessel inflammation. What is the problem with that?
Wow, talk about advances in technology and treatment of diabetes, my brother has had diabetes since the 1940's. We had to drive 60 miles into Houston to find a doctor who could treat him. I remember as a child watching him have to take 4 injections a day. Later it dropped to 2. He's 80 yo now, and I understand he's a bit of a rarity. He has his sight and has had no amputations. He also survived a tumor attached to his pancreas. Sadly, he does have Alzheimer's but is hanging in there.
Hahaha, I got my blood test results today and I'm unhappy with my HbA1c because for me 5.2% is quite high... I would wish I had rather around 4.8%. 😞 (Not being diabetic) But need to say that the kind of excercise I'm doing is the only thing which really spikes my blood sugar to diabetic range...
The same situation, I do a low-carb routine with fasting and exercise, and I am not satisfied with my blood sugar level. I practice resistance sports and running. What should I do? Should I abstain from exercise?
I am also restricting my carbs, walk everyday for 1 hr, intermittent fasting, no food fasting twice a week and yet I find my glucose sugar, while within normal range, should be lower. I usually walk after i had breakfast and while my 2 hr bg is around 120 mg dl .I find for the kind of effort I put in, it should be way lower. I am not diabetic. However, I am sure I eat more carbs than most low carbs people.😃Do not see much different after exercising. I experiment by taking blood glucose when I eat after 1, 2, and 3 hours, with different foods so I will know what spikes my bs. Only started this carb restrictive diet about 7 weeks ago but have been doing all the other things for over 2 years now. I can definitely say that flour must go. That's the diabetic monster, in my humble opinion😄
It’s very scary to hear that a woman with repeated scores of “0” calcium, can still have a heart attack. I just watched one of Dr Cywes’ videos that talks about how diabetes increases the risk for a heart event. What is your wife’s A1C. Is she even prediabetic-5.7 or up? That’s where I was in September ‘23. I have been on a low-carb meat-based way of eating for 9 weeks now, and expect a new blood draw in about a month. I strongly hope that my eliminating sugar and grain (all baked goods, especially) will have made big differences. I am 73 and also struggle with high bp (some damage to heart and kidneys) and obesity (5’2”, 173 lb). I still allow raw dairy (mostly milk and kefir, not much cheese) and prunes and minimal fruit. I might have to lower the milk and fruit, if the numbers haven’t improved. Oh, just identified with fatty liver.
im still stabbing my finger , my results are between 90 and 100 mg/dl . I have my first check up for my HgA1 test in a couple of weeks, ive been mostly zero carbs except for a couple of slip ups (pizza with my grandchildren )
Dr. Cwyes, I enjoy quite a few cups of black coffee each day and noticed that you do as well. Just read that coffee increases Serum Triglycerides. Is there any proof of this and if so what would be the rationale for why your metabolism increases Serum Triglycerides from the consumption of coffee that does not have the addition of sugar.
I wonder how many endochrinologists actually understand the liver makes all the glucose you need. You dont need to eat any. Any you eat is "extra". So baseline for a diabetic should be zero glucose intake.
Dr. Cywes, This might sound silly to you but I'm a bit puzzled. I would like to know if Metformin is a brand name and if Glucophage is generic in the USA. My nephew and niece-in-law from Miami visited us in Toronto for Christmas and we were chatting about medication. They both said, that Metformin is a brand name and Glucophage is generic. I said no, Glucophage is the brand name and Metformin is generic because I've never paid for Metformin but I'm paying some of the cost for Glucophage; I asked my Pharmacists what's the reason and he said, you're paying for the brand name Glucophage (Metformin is generic so you never paid)! They both told me that I was wrong. Doc, can you please clear up this misunderstanding? Thank you. As usual, this is a very educational and very well-explained video; thanks again and God bless you Sir🙏🌹
Do you know the actual values? If the values are in range but at the high end of the "normal" range they might not be as good as you (or even your doctor) think. If you want to know more check out this video by a liver specialists Danielle Brandman, MD at the UCSF Fatty Liver Clinic: czcams.com/video/PiNRp3WaeVk/video.html PS: She's not the only one saying this, but she's the definitely the most authoritative one I've come across.
CAC - HBA1C - Fasting Insulin - full Lipid panel - liver function panel - Kidney function panel - C- Peptides - IR (Insulin Resistance) or do the IR ratio trigs/HDL in mg/dl form your Lipid results, should be less than 2 and best below 1 and close to 0.5 for good Insulin sensitivity - Blood Pressure - Testosterone (optional ) not a doctor - info only but these are the markers that will plot your metabolic health over the next few years and it is good to have a baseline - said he who didn't and only have tests from after about 5 weeks in - If on meds like BP, diabetes, and insulin keep your doctor in the loop - The BP and insulin usage can drop rapidly and the dosage needs to be closely monitored early on eg I went from 140 a day down to 10 units of insulin inside 3 weeks with only the internet and no doctor - scary and dangerous oh and very stupid but hey Dr Google didn't mention that - Age 73, 20 months keto / carnivore, 36 Kgs loss, HBA1C 5.6 from 8.5, BP 150+ to 128, IR 2.0 from 3.8, LDL up, HDL up, Trigs down, liver / kidney markers all better - Pants size 34 from 46 - Enjoy and best wishes
Are you aware of Keto Flu - are you a big carb man if so it may be easier to go low carb (above Total 30g carbs a day) for a week or two so the effects of keto flu aren't as bad - also electrolytes - do some youtube search - Dr Cywes and other vlogs will have advice - best wishes
Moms passed away this year and she had type 2 diabetes then developed Alzheimer’s not long after her diabetes came back. The guideline was for her to have four portions of carbs spread out through her day. She was confused and no matter what she did she got sicker. Eventually gave up and had all the sweets she wanted and since she had Alzheimer’s she couldn’t remember what or how much she was eating. She had no health aid at home even tho she it was ordered and she was on hospice. They couldn’t find any workers in our area. 1 week after she was placed into a facility she died.
Question - having lost +- 15kgs, I am cautious of letting my weight drop too much. I dont eat bread, pasta, rice or potatoes. For dessert I eat blueberries, strawberries, double cream yoghurt, with pumpkin,flax and sunflower seeds.What foods can I reintroduce to prevent more weight loss ? I am 62, 1.79m, 74.3kgs..
I always feel like i have so much to say but i'm almost never able to communicate it effectively like almost never goddamn it 😂🤣 thanks again for everything doc the legend 🏆🏆🏆
Have you been invited to the likes of Lewis howes Tom bilyeu and so on kind of podcasts? Thats what thing i dont get why is not the carbaddictiondoc not in all those podcast it would make à difference you are the one who knows it best to my eyes and i wonder why you are not on those podcasts
@@georgeshirtcliffe7361I literally eat a ruminant vegans which are grassfed cows. I may add some pasture raised eggs, organic pork, chicken and wild caught fish now and then for varieties, some raw dairies as well.
Diabetes with Addison’s is almost impossible to manage. On steroids my BG rises into the 300s when I eat, even after minimal carbs. And it can take 5 to 9 hours to get it down, unless I exercise, which I don’t do much due to tiredness. Is there a study that can help me, or do I just go 0 carb.
My opinion isn't worth much, but try zero carb. It's a life-changer. I was in pain with arthritis, had terrible psoriasis, and hashimotos... I've never felt better on this diet. The joint pain is gone, the skin is clear, and the fatigue lifted... Good luck.
(I'm *not* a medical professional) You could try going carnivore and see what happens. After all, we each have to find what works for us, ie we are all an experiment where N=1.
Ultralente could be revived. Dr. Bernstein is a big advocate of that. But nobody is going to do that. It’s an old idea and it’s not as sexy as patentable insulin analogs.
@@robertcywes2966 thank you kindly for the response. Very frustrating if A1c is 6.1 have been on carnivore 90% for almost 4 years. I'm a fit 52 yo who trains cardio Z2 3hrs/week, Z5 1hr/week and heavy resistance training 2x/week.
@@rickzalewski2728 Reticulocytes will tell you the residence time of RBC. Less reticulocytes while having normal RBC/Hb mean those RBC stays longer in the circulation. Which also means more damage from blood sugar is done to those RBC / haemoglobin. Which means the number seem to be higher than what bs levels they actually reflect....
Question- no matter how long I give my body to adjust to zero carbs, when all the carbs go, I CANNOT SLEEP! Why???? I’m 58 yr old female with very little body fat. Don’t eat sugar or processed carbs. What’s happening in my body and I have tried up to 9 months zero carbs but just can’t function on zero sleep and have to add some vegetables back.
you "cannot sleep", or you just sleep less? I find on zero carb I sleep quickly and deeply for 5-6 hours and just have to get up, no laying around. I don't think that's a problem.
Is it correct that BGL (or insulin?) needs to elevate to a certain level to active electrolytes? I've heard that mentioned serval times in regards to a possible downside for people on carnivore diet, where your BGL and insulin basically flatline, increasing the risk that your body isn't activating the much needed electrolytes? Is there any truth to this, or is it complete garbage?
I have never heard of it being called HgA1c, I have always known it as HbA1c. I assume these are the same thing. Hg is the symbol for Mercury, so I assume that is why Hemoglobin is abbreviated as Hb.
help advice / info only - Age 73 T2 insulin dependent C-Peptide 0.5 and fading - I have increased lantus from 5 to 8 units a day HBA1C 5.6 - daily BG stable 5.0 to 6.2 - How many units does a T1 on Low Carb /Keto / carnivore etc to maintain BG and get the low HBA1C - info only - want to consult my Dr about options - I have seen Dr Bernstein and he maintains a very low HBA1C - So how many units lantus and humalog do you take - Also is it better to take less Lantus and more fast acting ?? Also is it better to stop 2000mg Metformin and take more Insulin what is best practice, I have never been told or advised on the pros and cons and what is normal dosing ??
@@robertcywes2966 Perth Western Australia - second most remote capital city in the world - I was only hoping a T1 on "Keto" would help by telling me they take X units a day - just as a guide of what is a normal range - was only seeking general info - keep up the good work - yours and other sites are where I get scraps of info and try and put things together - like I was under eating protein - putting on about 2kg and yo yo-ing up and down 85kg - 87.5 over a few days (fluid??) about that set point despite dropping the 1 slice of low carb toast and being carnivore apart from hidden carbs, do I take the metformin or increase Insulin (which is better etc ) info only - thanks for the reply not looking at rocking the youtube boat - All the best - looking forward to "April" nudge nudge - "Ear rings "
@@robertcywes2966 that is not correct. Only a small fraction of crops and husbandry animals have been genetically modified. The vast majority went through natural breeding and selection. And how is it that the red biotech you mention here is so super helpful and fantastic, applied directly to our bodies. While green biotech is somehow "bad"?
No matter what I do with my keto/carnivore diet, my a1c remains pre-diabetic and my fatty liver isn't going away after 3 years with no weight loss. But I've got a thyroid tumor with 50% suspicious result after FNA and my doctors are calling for removal. It's growing behind the sternum so an FNA is difficult and also I assume with the surgery. My thyroid hormone levels appear normal after multiple tests but I'm guessing that's behind my poor metabolism. Every doc on the keto/carnivore menu talks about goiters on the assumption that its benign, and not about when its inconclusive and how thyroid cancer affects blood sugar, insulin resistance, metabolism, liver function, and weight control along with sclerosis of my heart valve and bradycardia. All I got from going keto/carnivore is an ever growing suspicious tumor.
@@BiltongJerkyThis was not Dr. Cywes responding to you - they created a userid to make you think it is him. When the channel owner responds, their userid is highlighted.
Hate to be a spoilsport, but CAC score of zero for a 48 yo man is just normal and means very little. If he had a score at that age it would mean he is in big trouble.
I think i have autisme haha when you think about it is it normal of me to overthink every word i say because if i say whats natural to me even though i know its good i also know no one will resonate am i normal or not haha beginning to wonder
@@robertcywes2966Have you been invited to the likes of Lewis howes Tom bilyeu and so on kind of podcasts? Thats what thing i dont get why is not the carbaddictiondoc not in all those podcast it would make à difference you are the one who knows it best to my eyes and i wonder why you are not on those podcasts when i have one if i do haha im gonna invite you rest assure
I just suffer. It’s bad but I’ve tasted worse. Drink it quickly, drink anything else afterwards. Even water helps, but coffee is better and if you drink sweet sugar-free drinks a few sips might help you get over the nastiness.
If you own a gasoline car, buy a code reader. Move forward with the times and diagnose and fix your own car, using CZcams to educate yourself on common procedures. The problem with Tesla fanbois is that they are stuck in the past. Stuck in a model of extreme energy expenditure to extract rare earth minerals from politically problematic far-flung parts of the world. Save the world these emissions, and the need to throw away your entire car when the battery fails after 8 years. Your car will outlive every Tesla 😜
I’m a 71 year old T1.5 (diagnosed in 1992 at age 38) who found Dr. Richard K Bernstein’s “Diabetes Solution” 6 years ago. I’ve been following a LCHP lifestyle ever since until last year when I went carnivore. I’ve lost 80 lbs. and use 86% less insulin than 6 years ago. After 26 years of being uncontrolled & having complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy and heart disease; I’m finally healthy and have an A1c of 5.2
BTW, my endo fired me when I told him I was following Dr. B
Fabulous and congratulations!
That's FANTASTIC!!!
@@prettybirdbeenlpeacock6592ditch the carbs
@@EatBeefBeHealthyonce I ditched the carbs it saved me
Excellent
Yes, all true! Dr. Cywes I've been a T1 D, since 1967 and am now 65 years old. My Ha1c has been as low as 4.9. Recently, my results are 5.1. My doc hates my diet, as I've been carnivore for 6 years now! The beat goes on! ❤
If you have switched to carnivore recently that may have risen your HbA1c as the residence time of the erythrocytes (red blood cells) is longer on a carnivore diet. Which would mean no acutal rise in blood sugar. You can check your reticulocytes to see....
Maybe u need a Dr who is on ur side
@@robertcywes2966 I am considering calling your office. My expense is limited due to year-end issues. I'm scared and most people don't really understand how difficult, "thinking like a pancreas really is!"
Well done. I wish my niece would follow this.
Thanks for all your help Dr. Cywes. Thanks to doctors like you and Dr. Berry, after 5 years on Carnivore my HgA1c is now at 4.4! I've lost 100 pounds, reversed T2D completely (blood glucode is normal), fixed insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and even though I have chronic Pancreatitis for decades, I haven't heard a peep out of my Pancreas for over 2 years. I owe you guys so much. I still come by to watch your videos like this one now and then, even though I've already learned so much from you. It's still interesting and I pick up a tidbit of new information now & then.
Thats fantastic Steve
Wonderful!!! Do you eat low carb veggies/nuts/seeds or a mostly or completely carnivore diet?
Ur doing it were just showing the way
@beckydampler8805 Straight Carnivore. Meats + animal products like cheese and butter, natural cooking oils like tallow, bacon greese and butter. And I'll eat some pork rinds now and then. Meat could be anything, beef, chicken, fish, so it's easy to mix things up a bit.
Thanks for posting this. So inspirational, and so helpful to others. You rock!
Hi Dr. Cywes, I'm glad to see you share my story to help others that suffering from diabetes and the misinformation on treatment for the disease. I am not health professional but if anyone has questions on managing this I'll be glad to share my experience and hopefully help someone else. My wife and I are very greatfull to have found you. Keep up the good work and Happy new yr.
Congratulations! What kind on diet were you on? I was hoping I won’t need insulin on carnivore but as of now I’m still taking some
@@my_set_apart_life I am using the carnivore diet to control my blood sugars.
My mum's husband has t2 diabetes and he checks his blood sugar twice a day and then injects the relevant amount of insulin, but... His doctor has told him to make sure he eats some carbs within 20 mins. I have suggested loads of times that he checks out a low carb diet to manage his diabetes. But no the doc knows best! This weekend, I suggested that he realises the irony that he injects insulin to remove the sugar from his blood, but has to eat more sugar to do it!
On Carnivore my A1C went from 11.3 to 6.3. I’m off all insulin. If I could get to 5.2 that would be marvelous!
How did you do this
Awesome! 🎉 how long before you were able to stop all insulin?
Thank you. I just found out that mine is 5.9 today. Gotta get that number down.
Mine was 6, I'm working on it already.
Just keep in mind everyone, that's great to have a low A1C but if it's low simply because you're on DM meds there is a very good possibility that your insulin levels are (still) high. If you're trying to lose weight, having elevated insulin levels (whether that's from taking synthetic insulin medication or d/t eating so frequently) makes that extremely difficult. I'm an RN of over 23 years who does DM management for patients.
I’m a T1D, diagnosed in 1975. Watching the advances in technology and insulins has been remarkable, and I’m grateful to be able to see how much life has improved because of it. My last A1C was 5.3, and I’ve been following a low carb diet for several years. My CAC, however, was 221, which scared me. My doctor wants me on a statin, and because of that CAC score, I’m conflicted. Up till this test, I felt that my complication risk was low based on my good metabolic health. My labs are like your patient Robert’s, except for the CAC! Where does genetic risk factor in?
"Where does genetic risk factor in?" - Forget it. Metabolic risk is all that matters.
What are your inflammation numbers? Also try getting even lower with your blood sugar. 5.3% is not THAT low.
Do you measure your fasting insulin?
Set up a visit
@@btudrusNever considered a fasting insulin since I don’t make any. 🤷♀️ I figure I know my fasting insulin by how much basal insulin my pump delivers overnight. My inflammation markers are all low, but obviously there’s inflammation.
@@caroldriver63 Obviously this person does not understand a Type 1 diabetic.......
Thank you for covering T1D 💯👍
Another good informational video 😊 thanks for your help from this grandma in Angola Indiana ❤️🙏
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WBC low is a good thing. 👍
VA blood work next week , plus annual physical and Vax. I'm looking forward to my year to year changes. 💪🙏
how can low WBC be good? Mine has been below the min. though i am never sick. But my doc is pushing for me to see endo and encologist
You and Dr Bernstein are beautiful humans for those of need.
*You Did Not Choose To Be Classified As Diabetic, But You Can Choose To Fight Back Against Diabetes* 💪
My 63 year old wife had a massive heart attack and double bypass surgery on July 21st. Her labs: total cholesterol 154, HDL 54, LDL 68, Tri's 220, Creatinine 1.06, Bun/Crea ratio 17. She has had two CAC scores ten years apart of Zero ! She is a little over weight. We had been walking and never had any symptoms with pain or being winded. She could go up and down stairs with no symptoms. She had Covid in late May which did effect her lungs and recovered in early June. No family hx of heart disease , however has had high BP for a long time...under control. Would like to understand the possibilties of why this happened to her so that we can try and keep it from happening again !!!
One hint might be in her triglycerides over HDL ratio and just her triglycerides number on its own for that matter. Google that one, there lots of info out there on understanding your lipids panel. Supposedly much more important than just looking at cholesterol numbers in isolation. Basically her ratio is suggesting her LDL could be the dangerous type, small particle rather than large. There are other factors of course, but in her case (and mine) this could have been a major contributing factor. Good luck for the future and unless you have a very good Dr, perhaps even if you do have a good Dr, check up on everything they tell you, despite what some may tell you they are not God and don't always know what's required.
Did she take the jab? Lots of clotting and heart issues from it.
Dr. Ovadia is a carnivore heart surgeon. His book is, "How To Stay Off My Operating Table". He has several markers he looks at. I will share three specific ones I remember for women: A waist
@@hollyhock3945 there are several variations on those lipids numbers. One I watched recently wasn't quite as high on hdl at 54, but was much lower for triglycerides at 70 and also included triglycerides over hdl ratio of no more than 2. The idea was if you meet those 3 numbers, which are all on just a standard lipids panel, it virtually guarantees your ldl to be the good type. Worse numbers can still be OK but need more comprehensive tests to find out. Perhaps Dr Ovadia is taking other things or tests into account to get the more modest triglycerides number? Unfortunately many Dr's and cardiologists don't even know these numbers are important, never mind what's good and bad 😞
Here's the video. czcams.com/video/rdgS3PuSuyg/video.htmlsi=bHhsIvlnUF7riVan
I am not a physician. but this is LIkely Covid related to some degree - it's happening a lot and the Cardiologists actually seem to have no explanation.. but Covid does love to hid in Heart tissue and the immune system can dislodge plaque in fairly open arteries when it's trying to hill the Covid Virus. Did she have these high Tri numbers before Covid?? And did she have a fasting insulin number measured in the past?? or now? Had she ever smoked? She could also have a gene related to Clotting issues.
I’m T1D for over 40 years…. I’m almost Fred… HbA1C is currently 5.3…. Never eat carbs and wear CGM…. Go to gym 3x a week for weights/strength and average 9.5km a day walking…. Have had CAC scan… but because Christmas et al am still to get results… hoping for zero…. Expecting zero…. Still waiting…. All blood test fine (cholesterol high but then I refuse to take statins)…
Planning to drop around 6-7kg by doing ADF starting this month…. Then BMI will be comfortably in the normal zone….
Given the prognosis I was given in 1983 I am simply flabbergasted that I may well be healthier than most people I know….
So how did your CAC turn out?
@@MarkHolmes nice at high at almost 2,000… GP ‘shat the bed’ and demanded I start a vegan diet immediately. I told him how to aggressively make love to himself… and said I wanted to see a cardiologist… that’s just happened… initial exam and exercise tests all good… but more to do it seems… still got a prescription for statins… a church I do not want to worship at ever…
I love listening to your videos! When you go over bloodwork I ran and get mine to compare! I’ve started a carnivore diet, but sadly it’s not 100% yet, still working on that part. The holidays are the worst. Plus I love to cook and bake new recipes. My family has really improved our health and diet in the last 6 months, our bloodwork has proven we are better! My doctor wanted me to take a statin, and, of course, I said no. I ask my Dr. to request a CAC and he did an I’m happy to say it was “0”. But my WBC is 7.1 Will that go down as I eat better or will my Hashimoto keep it elevated?
I hear you can put hashimotos to rest ... stay away from gluten ? And up protein?
Keep me posted please
@@joanneclark8256stay away from dairy
As a type 2 diabetic, CAC of 400, I take 20mg Rosuvastatin, not for the cholesterol but to reduce major blood vessel inflammation. What is the problem with that?
Suggest a visit to discuss
I'd love to Dr, but I live down under.
@@stufen11 I believe he does telephone consultations as well.
Fasting is much better to reduce inflammation then statins, LOL.
How you eatting carnivore pks and what foods? What about heart? Kidneys liver
Hello! Is that a South African accent? Ek hou van die afrikaanse taal. Greetings from Evergreen, Montana, USA.❤❤❤
yes he is from south Africa
Wow, talk about advances in technology and treatment of diabetes, my brother has had diabetes since the 1940's. We had to drive 60 miles into Houston to find a doctor who could treat him. I remember as a child watching him have to take 4 injections a day. Later it dropped to 2. He's 80 yo now, and I understand he's a bit of a rarity. He has his sight and has had no amputations. He also survived a tumor attached to his pancreas. Sadly, he does have Alzheimer's but is hanging in there.
Top effort doc I like your information keep it coming
Hahaha, I got my blood test results today and I'm unhappy with my HbA1c because for me 5.2% is quite high...
I would wish I had rather around 4.8%. 😞 (Not being diabetic)
But need to say that the kind of excercise I'm doing is the only thing which really spikes my blood sugar to diabetic range...
The same situation, I do a low-carb routine with fasting and exercise, and I am not satisfied with my blood sugar level. I practice resistance sports and running. What should I do? Should I abstain from exercise?
Every person is different
Maybe you need this level
Or you get angry easily like me
I am also restricting my carbs, walk everyday for 1 hr, intermittent fasting, no food fasting twice a week and yet I find my glucose sugar, while within normal range, should be lower. I usually walk after i had breakfast and while my 2 hr bg is around 120 mg dl .I find for the kind of effort I put in, it should be way lower. I am not diabetic. However, I am sure I eat more carbs than most low carbs people.😃Do not see much different after exercising. I experiment by taking blood glucose when I eat after 1, 2, and 3 hours, with different foods so I will know what spikes my bs. Only started this carb restrictive diet about 7 weeks ago but have been doing all the other things for over 2 years now. I can definitely say that flour must go. That's the diabetic monster, in my humble opinion😄
Check your protein. Eat high fat medium protein.
It’s very scary to hear that a woman with repeated scores of “0” calcium, can still have a heart attack. I just watched one of Dr Cywes’ videos that talks about how diabetes increases the risk for a heart event. What is your wife’s A1C. Is she even prediabetic-5.7 or up? That’s where I was in September ‘23. I have been on a low-carb meat-based way of eating for 9 weeks now, and expect a new blood draw in about a month. I strongly hope that my eliminating sugar and grain (all baked goods, especially) will have made big differences. I am 73 and also struggle with high bp (some damage to heart and kidneys) and obesity (5’2”, 173 lb). I still allow raw dairy (mostly milk and kefir, not much cheese) and prunes and minimal fruit. I might have to lower the milk and fruit, if the numbers haven’t improved. Oh, just identified with fatty liver.
I saw a video thst said that cac test cant measure the soft plaques though....
True. It's a screening test
im still stabbing my finger , my results are between 90 and 100 mg/dl . I have my first check up for my HgA1 test in a couple of weeks, ive been mostly zero carbs except for a couple of slip ups (pizza with my grandchildren )
you can just eat the toppings off a pizza. rarely does anybody notice or care 👍
Dr. Cwyes, I enjoy quite a few cups of black coffee each day and noticed that you do as well. Just read that coffee increases Serum Triglycerides. Is there any proof of this and if so what would be the rationale for why your metabolism increases Serum Triglycerides from the consumption of coffee that does not have the addition of sugar.
Thanks Doc.
I wonder how many endochrinologists actually understand the liver makes all the glucose you need. You dont need to eat any. Any you eat is "extra". So baseline for a diabetic should be zero glucose intake.
Cardiac calcium measures hard plaque (?) what about soft plaque (?)
Dr. Cywes,
This might sound silly to you but I'm a bit puzzled. I would like to know if Metformin is a brand name and if Glucophage is generic in the USA.
My nephew and niece-in-law from Miami visited us in Toronto for Christmas and we were chatting about medication. They both said, that Metformin is a brand name and Glucophage is generic.
I said no, Glucophage is the brand name and Metformin is generic because I've never paid for Metformin but I'm paying some of the cost for Glucophage; I asked my Pharmacists what's the reason and he said, you're paying for the brand name Glucophage (Metformin is generic so you never paid)! They both told me that I was wrong.
Doc, can you please clear up this misunderstanding? Thank you.
As usual, this is a very educational and very well-explained video; thanks again and God bless you Sir🙏🌹
My Alt and ast are good but still my ct scan saw some liver f a t
Normal
Do you know the actual values?
If the values are in range but at the high end of the "normal" range they might not be as good as you (or even your doctor) think.
If you want to know more check out this video by a liver specialists Danielle Brandman, MD at the UCSF Fatty Liver Clinic:
czcams.com/video/PiNRp3WaeVk/video.html
PS: She's not the only one saying this, but she's the definitely the most authoritative one I've come across.
I am going to see my Indiana doctor, what blood work should I get to start my Carnivore diet?
CAC - HBA1C - Fasting Insulin - full Lipid panel - liver function panel - Kidney function panel - C- Peptides - IR (Insulin Resistance) or do the IR ratio trigs/HDL in mg/dl form your Lipid results, should be less than 2 and best below 1 and close to 0.5 for good Insulin sensitivity - Blood Pressure - Testosterone (optional ) not a doctor - info only but these are the markers that will plot your metabolic health over the next few years and it is good to have a baseline - said he who didn't and only have tests from after about 5 weeks in - If on meds like BP, diabetes, and insulin keep your doctor in the loop - The BP and insulin usage can drop rapidly and the dosage needs to be closely monitored early on eg I went from 140 a day down to 10 units of insulin inside 3 weeks with only the internet and no doctor - scary and dangerous oh and very stupid but hey Dr Google didn't mention that - Age 73, 20 months keto / carnivore, 36 Kgs loss, HBA1C 5.6 from 8.5, BP 150+ to 128, IR 2.0 from 3.8, LDL up, HDL up, Trigs down, liver / kidney markers all better - Pants size 34 from 46 - Enjoy and best wishes
Are you aware of Keto Flu - are you a big carb man if so it may be easier to go low carb (above Total 30g carbs a day) for a week or two so the effects of keto flu aren't as bad - also electrolytes - do some youtube search - Dr Cywes and other vlogs will have advice - best wishes
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What about having Stage 4 cancer that came from immuno therpy and it is now causing problem
Doc you’re looking younger! Is the carnivore glow real? Thanks for all ur very insightful videos. God bless
Dr. my a1c is between 5.3 and 5.7, but my tri is 122, I drink coffee with a2 half and half and salt and butter twice a day.
Moms passed away this year and she had type 2 diabetes then developed Alzheimer’s not long after her diabetes came back. The guideline was for her to have four portions of carbs spread out through her day. She was confused and no matter what she did she got sicker. Eventually gave up and had all the sweets she wanted and since she had Alzheimer’s she couldn’t remember what or how much she was eating. She had no health aid at home even tho she it was ordered and she was on hospice. They couldn’t find any workers in our area. 1 week after she was placed into a facility she died.
I am sorry for your loss- curious if she was on a Statin??
Sorry for your loss
Question - having lost +- 15kgs, I am cautious of letting my weight drop too much. I dont eat bread, pasta, rice or potatoes. For dessert I eat blueberries, strawberries, double cream yoghurt, with pumpkin,flax and sunflower seeds.What foods can I reintroduce to prevent more weight loss ? I am 62, 1.79m, 74.3kgs..
PS - the weight loss has been over 4 months. From a recent trip to the Cardio, all my bloods are good and within expected ranges.
Maybe just eat more while adding strength training
I always feel like i have so much to say but i'm almost never able to communicate it effectively like almost never goddamn it 😂🤣 thanks again for everything doc the legend 🏆🏆🏆
Just say it
Have you been invited to the likes of Lewis howes Tom bilyeu and so on kind of podcasts? Thats what thing i dont get why is not the carbaddictiondoc not in all those podcast it would make à difference you are the one who knows it best to my eyes and i wonder why you are not on those podcasts
EAT MEAT AND REPEAT🥩🥓🍖❤️
YES!
Just eat meat or a vegan lol
@@georgeshirtcliffe7361I literally eat a ruminant vegans which are grassfed cows. I may add some pasture raised eggs, organic pork, chicken and wild caught fish now and then for varieties, some raw dairies as well.
Not everyone can choke down cow all day. Disgusting.
EAT FAT MORE! High protein is not good.
Diabetes with Addison’s is almost impossible to manage. On steroids my BG rises into the 300s when I eat, even after minimal carbs. And it can take 5 to 9 hours to get it down, unless I exercise, which I don’t do much due to tiredness. Is there a study that can help me, or do I just go 0 carb.
My opinion isn't worth much, but try zero carb. It's a life-changer.
I was in pain with arthritis, had terrible psoriasis, and hashimotos... I've never felt better on this diet. The joint pain is gone, the skin is clear, and the fatigue lifted... Good luck.
(I'm *not* a medical professional) You could try going carnivore and see what happens. After all, we each have to find what works for us, ie we are all an experiment where N=1.
carnivore (=zero carb) + time restricted eating
try excercising to exhaustion if you can at least once a week. it's worth it.
Set up a visit. Also watch Tia Reids story
Maybe high fat carnivore…sending hugs
Ultralente could be revived. Dr. Bernstein is a big advocate of that. But nobody is going to do that. It’s an old idea and it’s not as sexy as patentable insulin analogs.
Richard is excellent but what works for him is prior to the new meds
I have a hga1c paradox. My 28 day CGM a1c estimate shows 5.3% and my lab blood work shows 6.1%.
Trust the blood
RBC residence time? Tested reticulocytes?
@@btudrus haven't tested those.
@@robertcywes2966 thank you kindly for the response. Very frustrating if A1c is 6.1 have been on carnivore 90% for almost 4 years. I'm a fit 52 yo who trains cardio Z2 3hrs/week, Z5 1hr/week and heavy resistance training 2x/week.
@@rickzalewski2728 Reticulocytes will tell you the residence time of RBC. Less reticulocytes while having normal RBC/Hb mean those RBC stays longer in the circulation.
Which also means more damage from blood sugar is done to those RBC / haemoglobin.
Which means the number seem to be higher than what bs levels they actually reflect....
Question- no matter how long I give my body to adjust to zero carbs, when all the carbs go, I CANNOT SLEEP!
Why????
I’m 58 yr old female with very little body fat. Don’t eat sugar or processed carbs. What’s happening in my body and I have tried up to 9 months zero carbs but just can’t function on zero sleep and have to add some vegetables back.
Take Qunol extra strength Magnesium 420mg.
It helps you sleep and helps your heart. May take a few days.
Also, take an electrolyte.
you "cannot sleep", or you just sleep less? I find on zero carb I sleep quickly and deeply for 5-6 hours and just have to get up, no laying around. I don't think that's a problem.
It's not ur diet
You may want to increase the fat or add back carbs..basically just add more energy giving foods
Try a cup of blueberries before bed.
Is it correct that BGL (or insulin?) needs to elevate to a certain level to active electrolytes?
I've heard that mentioned serval times in regards to a possible downside for people on carnivore diet, where your BGL and insulin basically flatline, increasing the risk that your body isn't activating the much needed electrolytes?
Is there any truth to this, or is it complete garbage?
Insulin suppression. Yes
@@robertcywes2966 so is carnivore ok for insulin resistance people?
I have never heard of it being called HgA1c, I have always known it as HbA1c. I assume these are the same thing.
Hg is the symbol for Mercury, so I assume that is why Hemoglobin is abbreviated as Hb.
i believe it is a mistake in the title. HbA1C is how i’ve always seen it referred to.
IS THIS ONLY FOR T1D OT T2D WHAT ABOUT PCOS ENDOMETRIOSIS HAIRLOSS FATTY LIVER ?
help advice / info only - Age 73 T2 insulin dependent C-Peptide 0.5 and fading - I have increased lantus from 5 to 8 units a day HBA1C 5.6 - daily BG stable 5.0 to 6.2 - How many units does a T1 on Low Carb /Keto / carnivore etc to maintain BG and get the low HBA1C - info only - want to consult my Dr about options - I have seen Dr Bernstein and he maintains a very low HBA1C - So how many units lantus and humalog do you take - Also is it better to take less Lantus and more fast acting ?? Also is it better to stop 2000mg Metformin and take more Insulin what is best practice, I have never been told or advised on the pros and cons and what is normal dosing ??
Set up a visit. Its not good to consult on social media
@@robertcywes2966 Perth Western Australia - second most remote capital city in the world - I was only hoping a T1 on "Keto" would help by telling me they take X units a day - just as a guide of what is a normal range - was only seeking general info - keep up the good work - yours and other sites are where I get scraps of info and try and put things together - like I was under eating protein - putting on about 2kg and yo yo-ing up and down 85kg - 87.5 over a few days (fluid??) about that set point despite dropping the 1 slice of low carb toast and being carnivore apart from hidden carbs, do I take the metformin or increase Insulin (which is better etc ) info only - thanks for the reply not looking at rocking the youtube boat - All the best - looking forward to "April" nudge nudge - "Ear rings "
yea could need help to get my AC1 down
Love this! GMO insulin from bacteria. Synthetic hormones (the pill), too. Right?
So, why not GMO plants then?
Àlmost all plants and most animals are GMO
@@robertcywes2966 that is not correct. Only a small fraction of crops and husbandry animals have been genetically modified. The vast majority went through natural breeding and selection.
And how is it that the red biotech you mention here is so super helpful and fantastic, applied directly to our bodies. While green biotech is somehow "bad"?
No matter what I do with my keto/carnivore diet, my a1c remains pre-diabetic and my fatty liver isn't going away after 3 years with no weight loss. But I've got a thyroid tumor with 50% suspicious result after FNA and my doctors are calling for removal. It's growing behind the sternum so an FNA is difficult and also I assume with the surgery. My thyroid hormone levels appear normal after multiple tests but I'm guessing that's behind my poor metabolism. Every doc on the keto/carnivore menu talks about goiters on the assumption that its benign, and not about when its inconclusive and how thyroid cancer affects blood sugar, insulin resistance, metabolism, liver function, and weight control along with sclerosis of my heart valve and bradycardia. All I got from going keto/carnivore is an ever growing suspicious tumor.
And the bright side of ur life is?
@@robertcywes2966 If you have nothing kind to say to someone with an illness, say nothing. Didn't think you were such a cruel person.
@@BiltongJerkyThis was not Dr. Cywes responding to you - they created a userid to make you think it is him. When the channel owner responds, their userid is highlighted.
Get the FNA biopsy and send it for DNA markers. Mine looked 'suspicious' too - but zero markers for cancer.
Have you tried fasting at all?
Why such a low HbA1c ? Mine has always been between 9 and 14 for last 20 years, not done me any harm.
Wow!! I hope that doesn’t come back to bite you!
That can't be correct, that is way way too high and you know it
Have you had a fasting insulin test? That could tell you if it's doing any harm.
I think that’s diabetic, isn’t it? Better skip the sweets from now on!
Do you take your Dexstom off at all?
Not if you have DM
You change out the sensor every 10 days.
Just hope ypur Tesla doesn't start a fire lol. Pray for the babies mining the cobalt.
What it mean if I have very high morning glucose but my a1c is 4,2% ?
Cortizol
Prepare body for stress
What is your job
@@JohnSmith-fl5qn I have very boring office job
@@laura_tmszk what about Sundays?
Hate to be a spoilsport, but CAC score of zero for a 48 yo man is just normal and means very little. If he had a score at that age it would mean he is in big trouble.
I think i have autisme haha when you think about it is it normal of me to overthink every word i say because if i say whats natural to me even though i know its good i also know no one will resonate am i normal or not haha beginning to wonder
Listen?
Now you got me thinking differently in just one word thank you ever so much for being here doc 🙏🌹💪
@@robertcywes2966Have you been invited to the likes of Lewis howes Tom bilyeu and so on kind of podcasts? Thats what thing i dont get why is not the carbaddictiondoc not in all those podcast it would make à difference you are the one who knows it best to my eyes and i wonder why you are not on those podcasts when i have one if i do haha im gonna invite you rest assure
What do you mix the ketone iq with. It tastes horrible
Make some coffee, or tea, neck the ketone Iq and drink the coffee or tea. I don't think it tastes too bad. Put it in the fringe, it does taste better.
choclate milk
I just suffer. It’s bad but I’ve tasted worse. Drink it quickly, drink anything else afterwards. Even water helps, but coffee is better and if you drink sweet sugar-free drinks a few sips might help you get over the nastiness.
Coffee...strong😂
@@mcgaugh57 Milk has carbs.
BY EATING RED MEAT , I LOST MY DIABETES AND OVER 200 LBS
I keep hearing no red meat foe fatty liver
@@joanneclark8256 Red Meat with a High Fat Content Cures a Fatty Liver , Carbs and Sugar Causes a Fatty Liver
hmmm, hba1c?
Do you mean HbA1c?
I was wondering the same thing. If you do a search of hga1c it brings up hba1c.
Yea I think that was a typo
Same
If you own a gasoline car, buy a code reader. Move forward with the times and diagnose and fix your own car, using CZcams to educate yourself on common procedures. The problem with Tesla fanbois is that they are stuck in the past. Stuck in a model of extreme energy expenditure to extract rare earth minerals from politically problematic far-flung parts of the world. Save the world these emissions, and the need to throw away your entire car when the battery fails after 8 years. Your car will outlive every Tesla 😜
Love this doctor but it turns my stomach every time he goes into his sales pitch.
SO...WHAT... NONE OF THIS VID IS FOR TYPE 2? DON'T U THINK THAT SHOULD BE MADE CLEAR IN THE CLICK-BAIT TITLE???
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