The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee Natural Help for Diabetes: Lower Blood Sugar Without Medication | Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, Live Q&A
Oct 19, 2023
Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, co-founder of the Mastering Diabetes program, shares groundbreaking insights on managing diabetes through diet. He discusses how specific oils can worsen insulin resistance and ranks them from worst to best for blood sugar control. Cyrus emphasizes the importance of whole foods, like legumes and grains, and warns against processed foods that spike glucose levels. He also provides practical tips for safely transitioning off medications while implementing dietary changes.
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Cut Added Oils To Improve Glucose
- Reduce or eliminate added oils if you have insulin resistance or diabetes to improve blood glucose control.
- Saturated and trans fats drive insulin resistance, so cutting oil intake often lowers blood glucose quickly.
Fat Types Ranked By Harm
- Rank fats by harm: trans fats worst, then saturated fats, then unsaturated fats as least harmful.
- Coconut oil is highly saturated and promotes insulin resistance while olive and avocado oils are richer in unsaturated fats.
Roast Without Oil To Cut AGEs
- Limit AGE production when roasting by cooking with moisture and lower temperatures.
- Steam, boil, or roast with a thin water layer and bake at lower temps to reduce harmful AGEs.
