Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience

Doug Evans, former co-founder of Organic Avenue, founder of Juicero, and pioneer of the sprouting movement. He has been channeling the power of sprouts and his transformative plans into The Sprout Book and advising tens of thousands of people on the ancient wisdom of sprouts as a food source. Currently living in the California desert, he is sprouting daily, growing a majority of his food in his own countertop garden. He is creating a radical shift in wellness through his discussion of growing sprouts and their healing benefits. This nutritious revolution is accessible, affordable, and can be done in anywhere from luxury kitchens to camper vans. Evans encourages others to achieve their greatest health potential by taking control of how and what they are consuming. His growing venture and recipes have been highlighted in mainstream publication USA Today as well as health and wellness publications GOOP, Shape, Well+Good, and more. Evans has been featured on notable podcasts including the Rich Roll show, Joe De Sena's Spartan Up, and Katie Well's Wellness Mamma podcast.   Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! Please leave us a review to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

Meet Lara! After switching to a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet, Lara now eats whole-carbohydrate foods without experiencing dramatic blood glucose spikes, she enjoys her food, lowered her A1c levels into a healthy range, lost weight, and has more energy than she knows what to do with. March 2020 to August 2020 A1c (%): 7.1 to 6.4 Fasting Blood Glucose (mg/dL): 200 to 88 Total Cholesterol: 200 to 120 Triglycerides: 300 to 73 Carbohydrate to Insulin Ratio: 6:1 to 25:1 Carbohydrates p/day (g): 30 to 300 Weight loss (lbs.): 22 Listen to her story and prepare to be amazed!⁣ Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! Please leave us a review to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

Learn the secrets to radically improving your health from “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll, who lost 265 pounds and kept it off! At Chuck's heaviest, he weighed 420 pounds and had amassed a 66-inch waist while requiring a size 6xl shirt. Fearing that his life was spiraling out of control and nearing an end, he opted to undergo weight loss surgery. Prior to the procedure he was convinced that the drastic measure would become like all the other failed attempts to lose weight. At least, he thought, he could go to his grave confident that he tried everything. Chuck was just 27 years old at the time and didn’t think he would live to see 30. But then the unexpected happened. He woke up from the surgery and never looked back. Although a critical component, the surgery proved only to be the first step in his journey. In fact, he only attributes 10 percent of his weight loss success to the procedure. In just over a year, Chuck shed 265 pounds by conquering food addiction and devoting himself to a healthier lifestyle. He’s now maintaining weight loss by eating a plant-based diet. Going plant-based once seemed unthinkable to Chuck, but now it’s going back to eating processed meat and dairy that would be inconceivable. The confidence he gained from the weight loss enabled him to pursue his dream of becoming a sports reporter. He has hosted a number of radio shows with NFL players. One of the players gave him the nickname “The Weight Loss Champion” after news of his transformation spread through the locker room. In this episode, we chat with Chuck about: Breaking food addiction Sustaining weight loss His eating habits growing up His failed diet attempts When he realized he was addicted to food His emotional experiences of being 420 pounds The secret to keeping the weight off Where a lot of people go wrong when trying to lose weight and much more Resources: Follow Chuck on Twitter and Instagram Listen to Chuck's Podcast Visit Chuck's website   Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! Please leave us a review to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

 Maia was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2015.⁣ ⁣ She was told by her doctor what many type 1’s are told at the time of diagnosis, eat a low-carb diet. She followed their advice and returned to her life as an athlete. ⁣ Later, she decided to go full keto which worked for a while and she was able to maintain an A1c of 7.1%. Eventually, she developed amenorrhea (loss of her period) and was unable to keep her blood glucose from spiking during exercise. ⁣ ⁣⁣ She searched online and discovered the work of Anthony William and his book, Liver Rescue. She followed it for 2 weeks and ate just raw fruits and veggies. ⁣ Within those 2 weeks of being on a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet her blood glucose dropped, she gained tons of energy and decided she couldn’t go back. This leads her to the Mastering Diabetes book which she read in one night while she was attending college and she was blown away by the science. ⁣ Date: August 2019 to January 2020 Fasting BG (mg/dL): 180 to 120 A1c (%): 7.1 to 6.3 Weight (lbs.): 150 to 136 Carbohydrate to Insulin Ratio: 7:1 to 20:1 Total Cholesterol: - to 116 Carbohydrates p/day (g): 50 to 300 After switching to a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet, Maia now eats whole-carbohydrate foods without experiencing dramatic blood glucose spikes, she enjoys her food, her period returned and has more energy than ever. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! Please leave us a review to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook The Mastering Diabetes Book is ready for YOU! Order your copy today! https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/book/ 

Transform Your Diabetes Health in Our Immersive One-Day Workshop! Join an action-packed LIVE one-day immersive online workshop designed to get you the blood sugar, A1c, and body you deserve! Click here to join us! https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/retreats/ Dr. Tom O’Bryan is an internationally recognized, admired, and compassionate speaker focusing on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and autoimmune diseases. Dr. O’Bryan is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and teaches that recognizing and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response is the map to the highway towards better health. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! Please leave us a review to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

Meet Nathan! Nathan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2019.⁣ ⁣ He says, “I am really determined to stick to the whole food plant-based lifestyle, having finally found the truth about diet and after my amazing blood glucose control. I am in range more than ever and have fewer hypoglycemia events.” After switching to a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet, Nathan now eats whole-carbohydrate foods without experiencing dramatic blood glucose fluctuations, he enjoys his food, he is now using much less insulin while eating 10 times the carbohydrates, and has more energy than he knows what to do with!! Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! Please leave us a review to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Thanks for listening. Transform Your Diabetes Health in Our Immersive One-Day Workshop! Join an action-packed LIVE one-day immersive online workshop designed to get you the blood sugar, A1c, and body you deserve! Click here to join us! https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/retreats/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Megan Rossi to the show today! Dr. Megan Rossi is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with an award-winning PhD in gut health and is considered one of the most influential gut health specialists internationally. As a leading Research Fellow at King’s College London, Megan investigates nutrition-based therapies in gut health, including prebiotics, probiotics, dietary fibers, plant-based diversity, the low-FODMAP diet, and food additives. She also founded The Gut Health Clinic, where she leads a team of gut-specialist dietitians to make an evidence-based approach more accessible. She is also the author of the book, "Love Your Gut" which promises to supercharge your digestive health and transform your wellbeing from the inside out. In today's episode we will cover: Gastroparesis Probiotics Debunking myths about bone broth Bloating Constipation Tests to measure gut health Be sure to take notes, this episode is full of life-changing knowledge!   Resources: Get your copy of "Love Your Gut" by clicking here Connect with Dr. Megan Rossi on Instagram: @theguthealthdoctor Visit The Gut Health Doctor website by clicking here     Transform Your Diabetes Health in Our Immersive One-Day Workshop! Join an action-packed LIVE one-day immersive online workshop designed to get you the blood sugar, A1c, and body you deserve! Click here to join us! https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/retreats/   Please leave us a review on iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Thanks for listening.   Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

In our newest podcast episode, we sat down with Dean and Ayesha Sherzai. Through research and their extensive medical backgrounds, they work to demystify the steps to achieving long-term brain health and the prevention of devastating diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Sherzais are with us today because they are the world experts on how insulin resistance affects your brain. We’re excited to talk about their upcoming new book, The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution. In today’s podcast interview we will cover: Fun facts about the brain Mind-blowing statistics (pun intended) about how many neurons your brain has, what type of computing power it possesses, and how that compares to the fastest computers we have Their new book which is all about PREVENTING cognitive decline The term “cognitive decline” and the difference between dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and vascular dementia How many people are impacted by these conditions Can Alzheimer’s disease be reversed?   Resources: Be sure to get your own copy of The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution by clicking here  Connect with Team Sherzai on Instagram: @sherzaimd   Please leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Thanks for listening.   Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

We are excited to be joined by Dr. Joel Kahn. Dr. Kahn is a cardiologist and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine and a Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Michigan Medical School.  He’s known as “America’s Holistic Heart Doc,” and has authored many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He writes articles for MindBodyGreen, Thrive Global, and Reader’s Digest and has five books in publication including The Whole Heart Solution, Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses as well as The Plant-Based Solution.  He has regular appearances on Dr. Phil, The Doctors, and Fox 2 News. He also recently debated with Chris Kresser about the evidence in support of plant-based diets on the Joe Rogan Experience and has been featured with Larry King Live in a recent special about heart health.  He also owns 2 health restaurants in Detroit and a food truck in Austin, Texas. How he accomplishes all of this is a complete mystery to us, but suffice it to say that Dr. Kahn is a MACHINE, he’s our favorite stand-up comedian, and we’re honored to call him a friend. In this episode of the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience, we’ll cover: An article he recently wrote in which he referred to low-carbohydrate diets as “high-coffin” diets, because there is ample scientific evidence that low-carbohydrate diets actually increase your risk for premature death.  Why, despite this, many health professionals teach people to INCREASE their intake of meat, cheese, fish, eggs, and vegetable oil, claiming that it’s the best way to “reverse” type 2 diabetes specifically because they are low in carbohydrate energy. What benefits would someone gain from becoming a plant-based low-carbohydrate eater? What are the exact benefits of short-term ketosis referenced by Dr. Valter Longo and how do those benefits change over time? What happens to blood lipids and specifically LDL cholesterol following a plant-based low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet? What happens to diabetes risk and blood glucose control following a plant-based low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet? If there was ONE THING you could say to teach people the truth about nutrition to clear up the confusion that the Internet promotes, what would it be? You can find Dr. Joel Khan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjkahn/ And on his website: https://www.drjoelkahn.com/ If you enjoyed this episode please join us and Dr. Joel Khan in spreading the word about the benefits of plant-based nutrition by sharing this episode on social media and tagging us - @masteringdiabetes

Micheal was diagnosed with pre-diabetes one day and type 2 diabetes the next. ⁣ He heard the @richroll podcast that we were guests on and it gave him an immediate dose of hope that he desperately needed. He had lost his father to type 2 diabetes so Michael decided he owed it to his father to do everything he could to conquer his health. He completely transformed his health in just 3 months. Michael was able to get rid of all of his medications and his sleep apnea machine, so no more snoring according to Michaels's wife! His energy is through the roof! He went from living in a fog to mental focus and clarity. His wife has PCOS and has been able to lose weight and gain more energy by following the same diet 🍓🥦🍍🍅🥝🌽.⁣ ⁣ Listen to his story and prepare to be amazed!⁣ We would love for you to leave us a review on iTunes. The truth is every review counts and helps further our mission to spread the word about reversing insulin resistance in 1 million people. Please take two minutes, head to the iTunes Store on your phone or computer, and leave a review for this podcast. We really appreciate it and look forward to reading your honest opinion. If you are looking for more information please visit our website at https://www.masteringdiabetes.org to learn evidence-based science, get free recipes, and take our insulin resistance quiz!