Your Brain On Your Brain On... Diabetes
Jul 23, 2025
Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian and plant-based nutrition expert, alongside Michelle McMacken, a public health leader, and Dr. Theodore Friedman, an internal medicine professor, delve into the multifaceted nature of diabetes. They discuss its impacts on brain health and cognitive function, debunk myths about carbohydrate intake, and emphasize the power of personalized nutrition. The trio advocates for compassionate care, the necessity of community support, and the importance of lifestyle changes, aiming to empower individuals in managing and reversing diabetes.
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Dean's Severe Diabetes Anecdote
- Dean Sherzai shares early clinical experience treating severe diabetes complications like amputations and ketoacidosis.
- These stories highlight the devastating and multifaceted impact diabetes has on individuals.
Global Diabetes and Prediabetes Surge
- Diabetes prevalence is rapidly rising globally with over half a billion adults currently affected.
- Most with prediabetes are unaware, representing a huge opportunity for early intervention and prevention.
Lipotoxicity Drives Insulin Resistance
- Insulin resistance is largely driven by lipotoxicity, where excess fats accumulate in organs like liver and muscle.
- Poor diet of ultra-processed foods worsens insulin resistance and metabolic health.