Mastering Blood Sugar

Diabetes Champions Segment In this Diabetes Champions segment, RD Dikeman shares his family's diabetes story. His son Dave was diagnosed early in life with type 1 diabetes and struggled to thrive early using conventional care. After finding Dr. Richard Bernstein and a low carb diet approach and the other important factors for blood glucose management taught in Dr. Bernstein's book, Dave was able to optimize his blood sugar, minimize insulin use, and gain control. Watch this inspiring story, and leave your comments below! To watch more Mastering Blood Sugar podcasts, visit https://drmowll.com/podcastSupport the show

“What we have now is about what we’ve been doing. And if we want to change what we have, we need to change what we’re doing.” Those are the words of Sachin Patel, Dr. Mowll’s guest on today’s Mastering Blood Sugar podcast.   Sachin Patel is a guardian of truth and a warrior of light. His superpower is taking complex ideas and distilling them down to their essence with easy-to-understand analogies. Sachin uses this gift to help transform the lives of thousands of people around the world through his organization, The Living Proof Institute. Through this, he is actively doing whatever it takes to keep people out of the medical system and empower them through education, self-care, and remapping their mindset.   In this episode, Sachin discusses his unique perspective and approach to weight loss, how hormones control metabolism and fat burning, the most effective way to heal the digestive system, and how we can change our mindset to change our physiology. Sachin also explains how we amplify things in our life by the amount of energy we give to them, how to heal the body by doing nothing, and the keys to reshaping the future of health and diabetes care.   Key Takeaways: [:57] All about Dr. Mowll’s guest today, Sachin Patel. [2:40] Be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a review. Dr. Mowll will be reading reviews and sending you the best of the Diabetes Summit on a flash drive if he reads your review at the beginning of the podcast! [3:41] Welcoming Sachin to the podcast. [4:47] What’s new at The Living Proof Institute. [5:54] Sachin’s unique approach to weight loss and about their “weight loss program.” [11:41] How an individual’s fat threshold can affect when they get Type 2 diabetes. [15:01] All about the autonomic nervous system and why it can be incredibly beneficial to understand its function. [18:06] Changing our mindset to change our physiology and how our worldview is shaped at a young age. [22:23] Sachin explains the importance of “What we recognize and emphasize, amplifies”. [30:38] Sachin shares his thoughts on his quote: “Why is it that patients are told ‘There is nothing you can do,’ for a disease that’s caused by something that they’re doing.” Support the show

“Glucose may give your body a quick burst of energy but you’ll come crashing down hard and fast — leaving you constantly in search of your next fix.” Those are the words of Dr. Mowll’s guest on today’s Mastering Blood Sugar podcast, Dr. Will Cole.   Dr. William Cole graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences in Los Angeles, California. He has his post-doctorate education in training in functional medicine and clinical nutrition through The Institute for Functional Medicine University. Dr. Cole has been featured numerous times on Pittsburgh news affiliates; he’s also a writer for international publications (such as Mindbodygreen) and lectures nationally.   In today’s interview, Dr. Cole discusses his upcoming book, Ketotarian, a plant-based approach to the ketogenic diet, safety concerns regarding fish consumption, and how to bring together the best of the vegetarian diet with the best of the ketogenic diet for the greatest results. Dr. Will Cole also covers how to determine your individual carb sweet spot to continue burning fat and optimising metabolic health, how to get adequate protein on a vegan or vegetarian diet, how to listen to your body to determine the best foods to eat for your health, and how to influence your microbiome for optimal metabolic health.   Key Takeaways: [:57] About Dr. Mowll’s guest today, Dr. Will Cole. [2:47] Be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a review. Dr. Mowll will be reading reviews and sending you the best of the Diabetes Summit on a flash drive if he reads your review at the beginning of the podcast! [3:40] Welcoming Dr. Will Cole to the podcast. [4:15] All about Will’s new book, Ketotarian. [6:49] Will’s definition of a plant-based diet. [8:50] Where does Will draw the line when it comes to consuming fish? How much fish is too much? [12:48] How Will views fat and his thoughts on ultra-low fat diets. [15:43] The three tracks to the ketogenic diet Will offers in his book and the benefits to personalizing. [19:44] For someone wanting to pursue the vegan track of Will’s ketogenic diet, how would they get their protein? And how the vegan ketSupport the show

“While carbs and protein raise insulin in the short time, the fat on our body and the fat in our diet have the most significant influence on our insulin levels.” Those are the words of Dr. Mowll’s guest today, engineer and creator or the website Optimising Nutrition, Marty Kendall.   Marty Kendall is an engineer with an interest in nutrition who seeks to understand things numerically. His wife is a type 1 diabetic and he has a family history of types 2 diabetes and obesity. He has created a system to prioritize low insulinogenic nutrient-dense foods that he and his wife, Monica, have been using to improve low blood sugar, increase energy and to reduce depression and anxiety (that so often comes with blood sugar dysregulation). Marty says he’s been able to step up to a new level of vitality, reach his ideal weight, and reverse his pre-diabetes with this system.   In today’s episode, Marty talks about how he uses his engineering background to understand and optimize blood sugar health. He also discusses the personal fat threshold and how it relates to insulin resistance, diabetes, and blood sugar dysregulation. Dr. Mowll and Marty Kendall talk all about calories and how they fit in — and how overeating even the right foods can still prevent you from burning fat and losing weight. Marty shares information on how to minimize cravings by improving insulin and leptin signaling and increasing the nutrient density of the foods you eat.   Key Takeaways: [:58] About Dr. Mowll’s guest today, Marty Kendall. [3:37] Be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a review. Dr. Mowll will be reading reviews and sending you the best of the Diabetes Summit on a flash drive if he reads your review at the beginning of the podcast! [4:30] Welcoming Marty to the podcast. [5:15] Marty’s background and how he got into this line of work. [10:00] What insulin does and how that relates to our metabolic health and diabetes. [14:55] All about the personal fat threshold. [19:05] What’s the best way for people to burn fat? [21:06] Marty’s thoughts on why overeating even the good foods can be bad. [25:55] What’s the best diet or how can we eat in such a way to feel satisfied with less food? [32:50] Marty elaborates about some of the tools on his website, such as his formula that measures insulin response, his food lists, and nutrient optimizer. [38:26] The one message, idea, or quote — professionally — that Marty would like to be remembered by as his legacy. [39:Support the show

Welcome to the Mastering Blood Sugar podcast! This is episode three, with Dr. Jason Fung. Dr. Jason Fung is the Medical Director and co-founder of Intensive Dietary Management. He’s a Toronto-based kidney specialist, having graduated from the University of Toronto and finishing his medical specialty at the University of California, LA, in 2001. He’s the author of the best-seller’s The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, and his new book, The Diabetes Code. He’s pioneered the use of therapeutic fasting for weight loss and type 2 diabetes reversal in his IDM Clinic.   In today’s interview, Dr. Fung discusses his new book, The Diabetes Code; how he defines diabetes and why that makes such an important difference in treatment; how diabetes can be reversed; and how conventional treatment only masks symptoms and does nothing to actually treat the issue. He also talks about how high blood sugar is like overflowing garbage in your kitchen and reveals the two most important steps to lower your blood sugar and reverse type 2 diabetes.   Dr. Fung discusses how overconsumption of carbohydrates (like fructose) raises insulin, causes insulin resistance, and contributes to the storage of fat. He talks about why eating fat does not cause insulin resistance and fat storage (contrary to what other experts are saying). He also dives into the topic of fasting and goes over both advanced and beginner strategies for getting started to help improve blood sugar health.   Key Takeaways: [:58] About Dr. Mowll’s guest and topics for today. [3:10] Be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a review. Dr. Mowll will be reading reviews and sending you the best of the Diabetes Summit on a flash drive if he reads your review at the beginning of the podcast! [4:11] Welcoming Dr. Jason Fung to the podcast. [4:19] Dr. Jason Fung speaks about his new book, The Diabetes Code. Dr. Fung also addresses Support the show

Welcome to the Mastering Blood Sugar podcast! This is episode two, with Dr. Benjamin Bikman — a Ph.D. scientist who specializes in insulin resistance. Dr. Bikman earned his Ph.D. in bio-energetics and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Duke National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and professor at BYU is to better understand chronic, modern-day diseases with an emphasis on the origins and consequences of metabolic disorders (including obesity and diabetes). He frequently publishes his research in peer-reviewed journals and presents at international science meetings.   During this interview, Dr. Bikman discusses why diabetes is more of an insulin disease and less of a glucose disease. He describes the glucagon to insulin ratio and what that actually means for you — and how you can use his findings to improve your blood sugar control. He also speaks about the important role of glucagon in metabolism and blood sugar regulation and gives his formula to optimize protein consumption.   Dr. Bikman also talks all about why we should not be afraid of protein in regards to gluconeogenesis in the liver, and explains why someone eventually moves from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes and what the triggering event might be. He explains why insulin is the worst treatment for type 2 diabetes, and gives his insight and recommendations for a low-carb, low-fat diet — and goes into detail about why it makes the most sense from a scientific perspective.   Key Takeaways: [:58] About Dr. Mowll’s guest today, Dr. Bikman. [3:20] Head on over to iTunes and leave a review and subscribe to the Mastering Blood Sugar podcast. Dr. Mowll will be reading a review and sending you the best of the Diabetes Summit on a flash drive as thanks. [4:24] Welcoming Dr. Benjamin Bikman to the podcast! [4:51] Dr. Bikman speaks about his recent talk at the Low Carb Breckenridge event, as well as the glucagon to insulin ratio, and people’s fear of protein because of gluconeogenesis. [7:02] What glucagon does in contrast to insulin. [8:56] How does the body balance the glucagon hormone for type 1 and type 2 diabetics? [13:00] What is insulin’s main role? Support the show

Welcome to the Mastering Blood Sugar podcast! This is episode one, with Ron Rosedale. Your host is Dr. Brian Mowll, the diabetes coach. He is a certified and master-licensed diabetes educator and IFM certified functional medicine practitioner. Each week, Dr. Brian Mowll will bring you an inspiring health or lifestyle expert to help you learn to boost your metabolism, lose weight, and master your blood sugar with natural, drug-free strategies. Today, Dr. Brian Mowll interviews one of his early mentors in natural diabetes care and reversal — Dr. Ron Rosedale. Dr. Rosedale is an internationally-known expert in nutritional and metabolic medicine, whose work with diabetics is truly groundbreaking. Very few physicians have had such consistent success in helping diabetics to eliminate or reduce their need for insulin and to reduce heart disease — both without drugs or surgery. Dr. Rosedale was the founder of the Rosedale Center and co-founder of the Colorado Center for Metabolic Medicine in Boulder, Colorado, and founder of the Carolina Center for Metabolic Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Through these centers, he has helped thousands suffering from so-called incurable diseases to regain their health. One of Dr. Rosedale’s life goals is to wipe out type 2 diabetes in this country as a model for the world. He’s also written a book called The Rosedale Diet that has proven treatment methods for diabetes, cardiovascular health, arthritis, osteoporosis, and other chronic diseases of aging. In this interview today, Dr. Rosedale gives us a better understanding of the hormonal control of blood sugar and metabolism. He explains mTOR and how it relates to aging, cancer, and diabetes. He also teaches how to become better fat-burners and why he would rather have a patient with diabetes than a common cold, as well as his methods to reverse type 2 diabetes. He explains what the ACCORD trial taught us about aggressive diabetes treatment with medications. Dr. Rosedale also explains how we can optimize our genes for optimal health; why a ‘ketogenic’ diet is a terrible name for the low-carb, high-fat diet, and why we shouldn’t chase ketones; and his optimal diet for someone with diabetes or blood sugar problems.  Support the show