Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Ep. 328 Diabetes Prevention, Treatment and the Role of Nutrition with Dr. Ken Berry

Jan 20, 2024

Dr. Ken Berry discusses the impact of diabetes on life expectancy, alternative approaches to improve metabolic health, lab tests for assessing metabolic health, the consequences of bad nutrition advice, and concerns about long-term effects of GLP1 agonist medications in diabetes treatment.

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Quick takeaways

A diagnosis of diabetes can significantly lower life expectancy, even when following standard medical advice and recommendations from the American Diabetes Association.

The economic costs of diabetes care, including direct medical costs and costs attributable to diabetes, reach up to $4.12 billion annually.

Proper diagnostic methods, such as checking fasting insulin levels, are crucial for early detection of metabolic health issues and implementing appropriate lifestyle modifications.

Deep dives

The Impact of Diabetes on Life Expectancy

The podcast discusses a Lancet article that highlights how a diagnosis of diabetes can significantly lower life expectancy by three to four years for every decade of earlier diagnosis. Standard medical advice and following the American Diabetes Association's recommendations may still lead to a decrease in life expectancy. The importance of proper diagnostic methods, such as checking fasting insulin levels, is emphasized.

Introduction

2min

Metabolic Health and Life Expectancy

17min

Luxurious Bedding and Mitochondrial Health Supplement

5min

Understanding Metabolic Health and Lab Values

29min

Enhancing Fasting with Beam Minerals and Introducing Calla Genius

5min

Concerns about the Long-Term Effects of GLP1 Agonist Medications in Diabetes Treatment

2min

Using Diagnostic Tests for Lipids

15min

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