Here are the resources that Ben references during the episode:Study #1 - https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/25/2/364.shortLearn more at Insulin IQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Bikman discusses the myth of 'healthy' whole grains, citing studies on their negative impacts. Topics include the benefits of low carb high-fat diets, the effects of phytic acids and gliadin in grains, and the authenticity of sourdough bread. The podcast also explores the impact of fermentation on health, challenges of dietary shifts, and the importance of avoiding substitutes for genuine nutritional benefits.

Some of the most common diabetes drugs work in interesting ways. Let’s talk about some of the most common: SGLT inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists.Here are the resources that Ben references during the episode:Study #1 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24917578/Study #2 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30240793/Study #3 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32827151/Learn more at Insulin IQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Good” cholesterol? “Bad” cholesterol? Decades of unclear and misinterpreted science have led to widespread misunderstanding of this vital component of every cell in our bodies. Join Dr. Ben Bikman, special guest Dr. Bret Scher, and the Insulin IQ team as we distill down what you need to know about cholesterol.Learn more at Insulin IQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring the unique characteristics and connections between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, understanding the role of insulin in diabetes, discussing MODY and low carb diets, insulin pumps and ketogenic diets in pregnancy, insulin levels and A1C measurements for diabetes management, the honeymoon phase in type 1 diabetes, and diet impact on insulin requirements.

Metformin is the most widely used drug to fight diabetes. Let’s talk about how it works and when it doesn’t work well.Here are the resources that Ben references during the episode:Study #1 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0891584910003874?casa_token=z96rcmkuc7YAAAAA:pxbbTkuPhL7Nop4oUECKmCq81Ev4Dc7z4XYvbaNMXLorp-F9p4nrHLo9bkUiIL0Trjv9EhNNGdsStudy #2 - https://www.jci.org/articles/view/13505?content_type=fullStudy #3 - https://europepmc.org/article/med/3817257Study #4 - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acel.13039Study #5 - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acel.12880Learn more at Insulin IQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A spike in glucose levels each morning can be startling, but it doesn’t need to be scary. To understand the dawn phenomenon, you need to understand hormones.Here are the resources that Ben references during the episode:Study #1 - https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejm198811103191901Study #2 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6389230/Study #3 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2859524/Study #4 - https://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/45/8/1044Learn more at Insulin IQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stress is an essential part of being human—we need a stress response. However, when stress is turned on indefinitely, metabolic health suffers.Learn more at Insulin IQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast delves into how estrogen influences fat storage in women's bodies, debunking myths about weight gain. It explores the connections between weight, insulin levels, estrogen production, and overall health outcomes in women. Additionally, it discusses the benefits of reducing carbohydrates and insulin for effective weight management, as well as embracing aging gracefully and celebrating the body's natural aging process.

We all know about leptin’s effects on hunger, but it’s involved in so much more. Let’s learn about this metabolic heavyweight.Learn more at Insulin IQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.