Reversing Type 2 Diabetes | Dr. Caroline Roberts - E419

Dec 1, 2025

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Dr. Caroline Roberts is a board-certified physician and leading clinician at Virta Health, where she helps patients reverse type 2 diabetes through evidence-based, nutrition-focused care. Known for her compassionate approach and expertise in metabolic health, Dr. Roberts empowers individuals to reclaim their health using sustainable, real-world strategies. Her work blends cutting-edge science with practical guidance, making her a standout voice in the movement to transform diabetes care.

In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Caroline talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(02:44) How Dr. Caroline discovered the power of keto for reversing Type 2 diabetes and controlling Type 1 diabetes
(08:46) Why you don't need to eat 120 grams of carbs per day
(10:36) DKA risk in Type 2 patients
(18:15) Type 1 patients and low carb diets
(23:36) Ketogenic diets and cardiovascular outcomes
(30:44) Why the medical world has been so slow to acknowledge the benefits of keto and low carb diets
(44:08) Dietary sustainablility
(45:58) CGMs, finger sticks, and keto diets
(54:36) Long term patient outcomes from Virta patients
(58:57) Keto and psychiatric health
(01:04:08) Outro

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Dr. Caroline Roberts:

Papers: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Caroline-Roberts-17
Virta Health: https://www.virtahealth.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro
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