Ian Lake

Dr. Ian Lake, an NHS physician and type 1 diabetes advocate, delves into his transformative shift to a ketogenic diet after his diagnosis at 36. He discusses how reducing insulin volumes and optimizing glucose levels radically improved his health. Ian highlights his endurance feats, running 700 miles on keto, and the benefits of metabolic flexibility. He also explores the importance of minimizing insulin for mental health and cancer implications, while sharing insights from his type 1 diabetes retreats that educate and inspire others toward low-carb living.

Dr. Ian Lake, a doctor and type 1 diabetic, shares his journey navigating diabetes with a low-carb diet. He explains why insulin levels matter more than glucose, and how insulin hampers fat burning. Lake reveals tips on what foods to avoid for diabetes and how to reverse prediabetes. He emphasizes the ketogenic diet's benefits for mental clarity and energy, while debunking myths about dietary fats. This insightful conversation showcases the power of diet in diabetes management and encourages effective lifestyle changes.

Dr. Ian Lake, a type 1 diabetic, ran 5 marathons in 5 days while fasting to showcase the safety of nutritional ketosis for diabetics. He lost over a pound of fat per day by lowering insulin through a fat-adapted diet. The podcast explores ketosis, insulin management, fasting, and the benefits of running long distances on a keto diet.