Low Carb MD Podcast Episode 341: Dr. Matt Calkins and Dr. Laura Buchanan
Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast.
Dr. Laura Buchanan is board certified in Family Medicine and is on the board of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is on staff at Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care.
Dr. Matt Calkins is board certified in family medicine and loves studying the science of longevity, the optimization of all phases of health, and applying his knowledge to physician and patient wellness. Matt earned his M.D. from the University of Florida and holds a B.Sc. in physics. He has published papers on food addiction, CGMs, and diabetes.
In this episode, Tro, Brian, Matt, and Laura talk about the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent recommendations with regard to children and low-carb diets, the AAP’s recommendations for children with regard to GLP1s and bariatric surgery, the differences between a low-carb diet that treats epilepsy and a low-carb diet tailored to treat metabolic disease, and why simply getting away from processed foods drastically improves health.
For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
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AAP Publications referenced in this episode:
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Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Children and Adolescents With or at Risk for Diabetes
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Management of Type 1 Diabetes With a Very Low–Carbohydrate Diet
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