I am thrilled to have Dr. Ken Berry joining me on the podcast for the third time today. He was with me before on episodes 111 and 139.

Dr. Berry is a physician, best-selling author, and passionate health advocate with a no-nonsense approach to health and wellness. He has been practicing at the Berry Clinics since 2003 and is an active community member. He has written two books, Lies My Doctor Told Me and the recently published Kicking Ass After Fifty, in addition to various other resources, including Common Sense Labs Today. He also has a YouTube channel, serving over 2 million subscribers- one of my favorite go-to resources for my patients.

In our conversation today, we dive into the latest Lancet research on the impact of a diabetes diagnosis on life expectancy, along with insights from the American Diabetes Association regarding the costs of diabetes care. We discuss the need for proper diagnostic modalities to identify insulin resistance earlier and the labs Dr. Berry uses in his practice for identifying those at risk. We explore the recently recognized American Heart Association syndrome, CKM (Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome), and the role of GLP agonists, continuous glucose monitors, and glucometers. Dr. Berry also shares his views on plant-based diets, proper diets, and more.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Why does metabolic health continue to deteriorate in most of the general population?
The staggering amount of disposable plastic used within the healthcare industry
The importance of fasting insulin levels when diagnosing metabolic disease
Why are blood tests essential for determining metabolic health?
The benefits of glucometers and continuous glucose monitors for metabolic health
How Dr. Berry’s health improved after following a specific diet and measuring his lab results for a month
How misinformation gets spread within the health and wellness industry
Why are doctors not informing their patients about the absence of long-term studies and deluding them with false information?
The long-term effects of Semaglutide on the body
How a proper diet can naturally lower lipid levels
The limitations of the germ model for treating chronic diseases

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Connect with Dr. Ken Berry

Dr. Berry’s books

⁠Lies My Doctor Told Me⁠

⁠Kicking Ass After 50⁠

⁠Common Sense Labs⁠

Dr. Berry’s Private Community

⁠Phdhealth.community⁠

Medical News article Mentioned

⁠Here’s What to Know About Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, Newly Defined by the AHA ⁠

Previous Episodes Featuring Dr. Ken Berry

⁠Ep. 111 – Is The Keto Diet The Proper Human Diet? – with Dr. Ken Berry⁠

⁠Ep. 139 – Hyperinsulinemia: What You Should Know About This National Health Crisis with Dr. Ken Berry

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