The Joel Evan Show 169. How To Reverse Diabetes & Insulin Resistance (Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2) - Cyrus Khambatta & Robby Barbaro
Current medical wisdom advises that anyone suffering from diabetes or prediabetes should eat a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. But in this paradigm shifting book, Mastering Diabetes, Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH, rely on a century of research to reveal that advice is misguided. While it may improve short-term blood glucose control, such a diet also increases the long-term risk for chronic diseases like cancer, kidney disease, fatty liver disease, and more. The revolutionary solution is to eat a low-fat plant-based whole-food diet.
During the interview, we're going to talk about:
- How they recommend reversing insulin resistance.
- How their personal experience with diabetes inspired their lifestyle choices.
- Why intermittent fasting boosts cardiovascular health.
- How to use exercise as a substitute for oral medications.
- Actionable ways to feel more energetic while living with diabetes.
Timeline
5:44 - Insulin is not the enemy
14:00 - The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
19:50 - What’s wrong with keto?
27:30 - Why keto long-term is not a good idea
30:10 - How to eat 700 grams of carbs a day and not become insulin resistant
46:15 - Can you achieve the correct protein requirements on a plant based diet?
55:29 - Exciting projects they’re working on
Other Resources/Links
Mastering Diabetes Website
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