Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor Final proof that dietary advice for metabolic health needs to change: Wisdom Wednesdays
Jan 13, 2026
Dive into the debate between low-carb and low-fat diets, particularly for managing type 2 diabetes. Discover compelling findings from systematic reviews that show low-carb diets lead to better metabolic outcomes. Learn how low-carb options improve important health markers like HbA1c and triglycerides. Dr. Taylor also discusses why traditional guidelines are lagging behind the evidence. Get practical advice on substituting processed carbs with whole foods to enhance blood sugar control and overall health.
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Low-Carb Beats Low-Fat For Diabetes
- A systematic review of seven RCTs shows low-carb diets outperform low-fat diets for type 2 diabetes on multiple metabolic measures.
- Low-carb interventions lowered HbA1c, fasting glucose, triglycerides, raised HDL, and reduced medication use.
Family Experience With Old Low-Fat Advice
- Dr. Paul Taylor shares family experience with type 2 diabetes and long-standing low-fat advice from clinicians.
- He notes his mother and aunt were told to follow high-carb, low-fat diets despite rising evidence against that approach.
Ketogenic And Low-Carb Show Stronger Effects
- Very-low and moderate low-carb diets (including ketogenic) produced greater weight loss and metabolic improvements than low-fat diets.
- Some trials showed near elimination of diabetes medications and clinically meaningful drops in fasting glucose and HbA1c.