In 'The Diabetes Code', Dr. Jason Fung argues that type 2 diabetes is primarily a dietary disease caused by excessive sugar consumption, leading to hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance. The book challenges conventional medical treatments that only address symptoms and instead proposes a solution based on a low-carbohydrate diet and intermittent fasting. It explains how these methods can prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes by addressing the root causes of the disease. The book is divided into five parts, covering the global epidemic of type 2 diabetes, the role of sugar and insulin, and effective strategies for treatment. It also includes practical meal plans and guidance on adopting a lifestyle that promotes health and reduces the risk of diabetes[1][3][4].
In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr. Jason Fung sets out an original theory of obesity that emphasizes the role of hormones, particularly insulin and insulin resistance, in weight gain. He argues that traditional weight-loss methods focusing on calorie counting and excessive exercise are ineffective and instead advocates for intermittent fasting and a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet to achieve lasting weight loss and improve overall health. The book provides practical, science-based advice on controlling insulin levels and breaking the cycle of insulin resistance.
What diet should you follow? Metabolic health experts say it doesn’t matter whether you’re keto, vegan, or otherwise if you focus on three simple principles, which will help reduce your risk for cancer and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Dr. Swaranjit Bhasin and Dr. Casey Means discuss the biomarkers to ask your doctor about, why they matter, how to improve those biomarkers with accessible tips, and why liver health is a big key to overall health.
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🎙 What Swaranjit Bhasin, MD, & Casey Means, MD, discuss:
(00:00) — Intro
(03:45) — A radiologist raises a red flag about increased diagnoses in younger patients
(11:03) — Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a silent but serious problem
(15:01) — The importance of the liver
(18:38) — What are your most important biomarkers?
(32:30) — Casey Means, MD, summarizes Dr. Bhasin’s three rules for diet
(34:18) — Processed vegetable and seed oils are toxic to the body
(42:20) — Insulin resistance can drive cancer
(52:26) — The importance of autophagy in helping to prevent cancer
(55:14) — Who should not engage in intermittent fasting?
Transcripts & Show notes
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