The Peter McCormack Show #115 - Dr. David Unwin - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, The Truth About Food Addiction & Why Our Health System is Broken
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Sep 25, 2025 Dr. David Unwin, an award-winning NHS GP and a leader in tackling Type 2 Diabetes through low-carb diets, shares profound insights. He explains how junk food is designed to be addictive and discusses the connection between diet and long-term health. David recounts a transformative patient case that reshaped his medical outlook. He highlights the costly burden of medications versus lifestyle changes. With actionable tips on improving your diet, he illustrates how our food choices directly influence our future health.
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Food Engineered For Overconsumption
- Ultra-processed foods are engineered to hit a 'bliss point' that triggers reward circuits in the brain.
- This design rewires appetite and promotes overeating beyond conscious willpower.
Practice Savings From Lifestyle-First Care
- Dr. Unwin saved roughly £370,000 on diabetes drug costs by choosing lifestyle-first care in his practice.
- Those repeated choices compound into substantial long-term healthcare savings.
Ask For Lifestyle Before Lifelong Drugs
- When diagnosed with raised blood pressure or pre-diabetes ask your clinician: lifestyle change first or lifelong medication now.
- Choose a supported lifestyle plan if you want to avoid long-term drugs and their costs.
