A brisk daily walk of 30 minutes, alone, can lower blood sugar 30 points. This is my normal means of exercise, as chronic pain limits most of the other types and I don’t like swimming.
I had a huge crop of skin tags on my neck and in my armpits and I was engaging in all kinds of home remedies to eradicate the little suckers. A few months into keto and IF I discovered that they had simply disappeared. I never saw them go. I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye😢.
Thanks, Dr Becky!♥️As a veteran public school teacher, I know that the ability to explain complex information so that most will understand, is a rare gift and the sign of a great educator. I’ve seen videos by other experts that have left me totally confused. 🤔Please continue to do what you’re doing. Blessings to you and Dr. Keith!♥️
I don’t know if it’s just me but this was conveyed in a *remarkably* clear and concise manner. Despite it being over 8 minutes of information , it completely registered with me. Thank you for disseminating this important information so well !
Two years ago I started keto and I noticed that all of my skin tags went away whereas every four years I’d have to go to the dermatologist and have them taken off also my scalp psoriasis went away also so for whatever reason I went off of it the skin tags are back even though I don’t have any sugar in my house except for what I feed the hummingbirds I still eat more carbs than I should so I’m trying to get back on keto. And I can tell when I’ve eaten too many carbs because my scalp psoriasis starts to itch. I love your channel I have shared it with my daughter she is diabetic and she still listens to the doctors I’m 74 so I figure I can’t be messing around with my health any longer thank you for all the information you share your helping us to live longer
I'm just a regular non-medical field person. I have had skin tags increasingly grow on my face. When I asked my D.O. about them he dismissed my concern. I did my own research and started searching for connections between IR, skin tags and uterine fibroids. At any rate it feels great to watch this and see that a medical professional acknowledges the hidden cause of skin tags.
Thank you Doc Becky. Your videos helped me a lot in my weight loss journey. I lost 5kg in 2months by doing Low Carb(100g carb), High Fat, intermittent fasting and exercise.
100 gms of carbs isn't low carb! You need as many gms protein as you weigh in kilos, prepare your meals with lots of above ground veggies and good fats, which helps you feel satisfied. Skinny malnutrition isn't a good look!
I can not wait even a week pass to see another video from you. I always get motivation by watching of every single video from you. I found your video about a month ago by accident, since then I became one of your fan and try to remember your recommendation on how to eat and what to eat. Every time I want to cheat I remember your 0,1,2,3, plan and I stop. I have a long road ahead to lose weight but I do my best. Dr. Becky , please continue your good work.
If I follow my My Dr's advice on eating carbs, I'd probably be dead already. The advice is I need carbs to maintain. I'm on zero to very low carb & I do IF at least 3 times a week 18/6 ratio. I know I have Insulin Resistance even thou not clinic diagnosed. Even with my diet & exercise regiment, I still don't get blood sugar as low as I'd like. Fasting blood sugar ranges from 115 to 135. Being Diabetic is a daily struggle. If I was to eat like I used to, my blood sugar would exceed 400 very easily. Great video! I've received many great food choice recommendations here. The info is Wonderful.
Yep recommended Dr Eckberg too.l think to see more results you may want to proceed to 18/6,20/4,Omad fast.Other doctors that can help will be Dr Fung,Dr Berg.All the best.
@@Me-xoxoz Also Dr. Robert Lustig. Are you eating plenty of healthful fats? Olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds? Fat slows sugar absorption. Are you at the correct weight? Walk for 10 minutes several times a day.
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@@genxx2724 Regardless of maintaining low insulin/carbs/sugars, fat can still increase your weight. Many keto dieters have trouble stalling out on weight loss with too much fat. Doesn't take as much as you think. As low as 80-100 g per day can stall weight loss. Can drink that in coffee with heavy cream alone, not counting food.
I truly appreciate the wisdom of Dr. Becky in addition to her very pleasant tone. I’m in my mid 50’s and I’ve been struggling to lose 60 pounds. I’m trying her 21 day challenge and this is day three for me and it’s working out very well. My biggest problem is the inflammation in my lower back and knees that causes so much pain. I’ve played several of her videos and I’m convinced my food choices must change in order for my body to start feeling better.
Since I’ve reduced processed sugar the pain from plantar fasciitis has lessened significantly, I saw a recent video that explained how sugar can contribute towards inflammation in body.
I hear the same info being trumpeted all over, yet the truth is so much more complex : I have not eaten sugar for at least 20 years, my diet has been picture perfect ( mainly green veggies, eggs, fish & chicken, herbs, nuts & seeds) and yet I have IR and a huge belly on my thin, well exercised body frame. Obviously, there’s more to IR than fits into this nice neat box. While the above info may be a good start for SOME people there’s obviously much more to be figured out 🤔
Look into doing some longer fasts at the right time in your cycle. And also improving your sleep. You lay have cortisol which is too gigh so then add a few of natures carbs at the right time in your cycle and make sure your sleep is good with magnesium. Much more to do with this but it is a starting point. Look into Dr. Mindy Pelz
Thank you for being a great and caring person!! Taking the time for sharing such vital information where we can all make lifestyle changes to improve our overall health. I've been on the keto diet now for 6 months. I'm prediabetic type 2, 54 yoa and have now lost 30 lbs. I've always enjoyed exercise but my diet was the worst. I'm hoping to reverse my prediabetic condition. Keep up the great work!!
I so enjoy your videos. My sister pointed me in your direction after seeing the success I've had doing Keto in combination with intermittent fasting. Thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge and insights. A tremendous help to maintaining my succes on my health journey. 😉🙏🏼💯
Wow. This is eye opening. I started new sedentary job a year ago. Never lost my "pregnancy weight" which is big belly. My diet has never been great. I have 3 new skin tags around L eye and my hair is falling out like crazy lately, much more than ever surrounding pregnancies etc. It's different to "know" about loosing weight and exercising for health and actually realize you're on your way to diabetes 😲. Will get working on my health for real now
Great Description of insulin resistance. I feel I am constantly explaining this to my clients as they start the journey to reverse insulin resistance in their body. Bravo
Thanks Dr. Becky. Love watching these. My Accu Chek (MySugr) calculated A1c is 5.3% now. Six months ago, my 'Lab' calculated A1c was at 6%. Dropped another 4kg (8lbs.)
Thank you for making these videos. Everything you are saying seems to be making sense for me. Thank you for your help. The knowledge you are providing is so important and helpful so I can understand what I need to do for better health.
Thank you Dr Becky, I always listen to your video and It helped me a lot. I was tired of eating salad and I really don't want to watch. I can't imagine how to eat salad before. But since I watched your video, I started eating salad again as your recipe and I really like it now. It's amazing feeling. I can't thank you enough you saved your people lives. Thank you so much Dr Becky.
I'm pre-diabetic, have ME/CFS, and no appetite. I always wonder how I can be pre-diabetic and also have no appetite and don't have excessive thirst. (And I don't have gastroparesis - no appetite often goes hand in hand with that.) I don't feel any spikes in blood sugar now... I used to (had symptoms of hypoglycemia - my father was diagnosed with that) when I was younger, and I've been on the edge of pre-diabetes for years. I've eaten the healthy way you describe my whole adult life, including low carbs (lower than what you suggest) because I had undiagnosed slow onset of ME/CFS and have been trying to take care to support my body as best I could. I don't even like sweets (and my genetics confirm this). This lack of interest in sweets is no doubt a blessing given that I've struggled with pre-diabetes for so long. I have skin tags and hair loss. My doctors have recommended nothing and have not even noted that I'm pre-diabetic even though I've seen the results on my labs (I always get a copy for myself). I sometimes wonder if they say nothing to me because I've been steady pre-diabetic for years, without seeming change. Perhaps because they know about my diet and the fact that I can't increase my activity level. I'm also genetically not a candidate for Metformin. I watch these videos in case I learn something new. This doesn't mention the role of intermittent fasting in reducing insulin resistance. Lately I've been sticking to an intermittent fasting pattern: 14 hour break between the last meal of the day and the first meal of the next day, and that seems to be helping in that I've been losing weight steadily without changing my diet. (I'm not trying to lose weight and eating the same amount.) 16 hours is recommended for men and 14 to 15 for women. I'll be interested to see what my labs look like.
I have skin tags and lipomas related to M.E.N. Type 1. My diabetes hid the presence of an insulinoma, but now I am full diabetic. I believe the diabetes saved my life from the effects of the insulinoma.
I'm newly diagnosed with diabetes. My skin was always clear, then I started getting a lot of skin tags. Although I don't like them, It's nice to know why I started getting them, they are particularly bad around the eyes.. I also have the brown spots. I thought the brown spots were due to age.
It's unfortunate that she used the term "brown spots" because there are multiple kinds of "brown spots". I suspect she was trying to avoid being overly technical, but in this case I think it was not helpful. The brown spots she is talking about is something called Acanthosis Nigricans. You can google this term for images and compare with what you have. Ken Berry, MD has a good video on skin tags and insulin resistance.
Dr Gillaspie, why is my blood sugar typically over 100 in the morning, even though I'm eating VERY low carb? I've been focusing on keeping it to 10-15 net carbs, just in case I'm missing something. My main current practice: Meal 1: Eggs, sometimes with homemade guacamole (avocados, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, squeeze of lemon) - sometimes skip #1 Meal 2: simple meat; cauliflower - roasted with cheese, mashed, or riced; or other non starchy veggie. (Yesterday we had salad with pressure cooker chicken breast, shredded) Treat: either hot chocolate (unsweetened, vanilla almond milk; cacao powder, monk fruit erythritol blend; 2 tbsp heavy cream) OR Glass of ice, splash of almond milk, half can olipop root beer, splash of heavy cream for sensation of ice cream I typically keep this within 8 hour window, ALWAYS at least 12 hour break. Do you think i need to get rid of the treat?
i have a lot of this skin-tags and dark pitches. have had insulin-resistance for many years. pluss lack of energy. luckily i have now been switching to low-carb diet, i am happy for this change now in my early sixties..
😮 nobody told me this. Not even my GP! I am tired all the time and have many skin tags on my trunk that came up suddenly 15 years ago. After watching your video I have just made a fasting test and it's 6.4. did it again because was shocked and it's 6.4. I am prediabetic and now have to take action, because my GP is clearly not up to the job!
Man I have a hard time with sweets-sugar, why? Im a recovering alcoholic and my brain plays that game ok nor more alcohol then I want sugar as my energy source. I trying to incorporate fats but its been hard.
I am a recovering sugar addict. I can't have alcohol any more either, not even a little bit, because it triggers my sugar craving, which leads to overeating. Maybe because the stuff I like to drink (wine) is basically grape juice, I don't know, but there seems to be a connection between alcohol and sugar. FWIW, when I get a sweets craving, I try eating something bitter (green tea, grapefruit, black, strong coffee) and it often kills the craving. Also, going outside and moving helps, even for just 20 minutes, day or night. Also, sleep,if you can manage it; a quick nap helps because I often eat to stay awake or to deal with stress of my work or because I am thinking of something sad from my past. If I can get 5 or 10 minutes of sleep (close my office door, lay down right under the desk, use an alarm) it helps. God bless.
have a day or two of fasting now and then! just water and/or coffee/tea ... . that gives a certain reset and can be repeated at least once per month! you will be blown away by the benefits!
Ken, try making up some fat bombs, plenty of recipes on here, but it's basically coconut oil covered with some dark chocolate, frozen. It's a teeny bit of sweet w/satiating fat. Maybe it will help. My grampa was an alcoholic, back in the day his dr told him to eat sweets when he started craving alcohol, btw it never worked for him. Remember alcohol is carbs, and your body doesn't differentiate between carbs in booze, bread or table sugar...it's all sugar to the body. If you live in a state where it's legal, maybe some thc gummies or cbd/thc oil would help both the alcohol and sugar cravings. Good luck to you.
I used to eat a kitkat bar every night and felt miserable. Do you like avocado? It is a very good source of fat. When all things failed, try uncured bacon;)
Thank you, Dr. Becky, for this and so many other great videos. I watch them for inspiration every day. It helps me to keep going on my lo-carb, zero sugar diet. I have followed the 0-1-2-3 plan, and lost 15 lbs since January, with about 20 to go. I have skin tags on my eyelid and many elsewhere, which started to appear about 7 years ago, when I went through menopause, and yes, I was living on sugar and hi-glycemic carbs nearly all my life. Interesting that you mention they are early indications of insulin resistance. I am so concerned about diabetes, that I am very motivated to change my life, which is a good thing. And I tell everyone I can about your videos, both this series and the one you have with your husband. BTW, do you know any natural way to remove skin tags? I have heard iodine helps. But I may just have to have them removed by a dermatologist. Thanks again, Dr. Becky, and God bless your good work.
Sandra Westley from the UK my skin tags have disappeared of there own accord, they used to catch under my arm on my bra, been doing low carbohydrates since January, and losing weight.
I find Keto helps me loose weight fast but I can not be it long term...I start to feel tired, hungry and gives me constapation, I exercise daily, including weight lifting ...when I add carbs, in the form of brown rice, home made bread and pasta ( which means no added sugars) I will have more energy, my bowels start moving and I can lift that weight at the gym....so viewers test on your own body, Keto in my opinion , should not be a long term diet at any age....💃🏻🕺
Thank you kindly for the information it was well presented . R-Lipoic Acid is specific for the mitochondria to function properly . All the best Howie J
no hunger, thirst, frequent urination or tiredness..but found out that i hba1c of 9.5 and fasting blood sugar of 14 mmol. Vision is bit blurred but othrrwise feel good. Was tired before but cutting out sugar in my tea has got me going
Very impressed with these instructive videos. I have been reading about dieting for years and have never found the principles behind nutrition so well explained. So easy to listen to as well.
Thank you Dr. Becky....I appreciate your videos so much I purchased your book and read it cover to cover this weekend! Excellent and so well written, organized and inspiring! Thank you! 👏🏻❤️
More than a decade ago, my doctor advised me that my blood sugar/A1C, was too high, but didn’t do further testing. So, I immediately gave up all sugar, even though I never ate much of it, and processed foods, which contain lots of sugars, as well as all simple carbohydrates, except for one or two servings of fresh fruit daily. I felt the benefits right away, because I stopped getting skin fungal infections (intertrigo) and my blood sugar us normal. I have lost lots of weight over the years, but hardly any fat from around my middle. It’s partly because I’m short-waisted, I never had great waist definition, even when young and far underweight, my shape has always been straight, with quite narrow hips and shoulders, making my waist seem thicker by comparison. But, I worry about this visceral fat around my organs. Even daily exercise doesn’t seem to budge it. I see this thick middle on virtually all middle-aged women, even if thin like me. I didn’t medically qualify for replacement hormones, which can help this middle fat storage, so that’s not an option. It is so difficult to find clothes that fit, they’re designed for women with a waist 12 inches smaller than hips, which I never had.
Dr Becky, God bless you. I've been watching your videos and take in all the best advice that you give freely and available for all. Wish everyone knows about you, because in 2 months? I'm winning. Thanks again ❤️😘
I was low in magnesium, boron and Zinc. I Take combo/ citrate/ Gylcinate of Magnesium…. Take All these at night… Or split the dose. ! I take btwn 40-50mg Zinc Piclonate at night only. … not in the morning. ! My hypoglycaemia has gone! I take a multi B vitamin with folate not Folic acid. I add extra Thiamine and Extra Vit B2…. 🌸 morning and lunch time… to the Multi B vitamin. ! Plus take Vit d3., According to Blood test With Vit K2 m7…I Take 5mg… ! Check with your Doc.. above. 🌸 Hope this helps. 🌸
I always love your videos and they have really allowed me to embrace and continue this new way of eating and understanding food. But this particular video is so terrific as it is just what I need to share with some loved ones to get them this information. Thank you!
Actually, something entirely different worked for me. I imply addd inositol patch ( actually 1/2, twice daily) and the weight came off 😻 No fasting needed, I can even enjoy eating fruit 😊
Need to do a video on how someone can have normal glucose levels but high insulin levels. Since the standard test for diabetes screening only looks at blood glucose, is if possible to have insulin resistance or high levels of insulin Many people with score of 99-100 fasting blood glucose or A1-C of 5.2-5.6 will think “i can’t have insulin resistance because my glucose levels are within “normal parameters” No one really addresses this dichotomy
I began the keto diet June 1. I’ve been watching your videos and they are very helpful. I wanted to know how long it takes for you to be on this diet before a keto urine test stick turns purple (showing ketones)? I’ve cut my carbs to
i have help from taking electrolyts every evening - just half a teaspoon of this powder in a glass of water. and enough salt pr. day. also i take like a spoonfull of homemade sauerkraut every day -helps keeping up a good bacterie -flora in the stomac-system. This simple things stops the cravings - and of course a fat-coffe every day helps a lot too
There seems to be growing data that all the seemingly limitless, vegetable oils, are playing a role in insulin resistance, perhaps even more than carbohydrates. Polyunsaturated oils may indeed be more harmful than we have realized. The food industry will fight tooth and nail to destroy the data.
Can you recommend a great endocrinologist in Atlanta who you think will listen to me and care. I have very little faith in doctors right now. My current endocrinologist acts like she doesn't know how to treat me. Thank you!
I know I have insulin resistance only because I self-test and have done so since my last pregnancy. I'm slim, active, and watch my carbs. I have no other risk factors or symptoms. My fasting sugars are fine, but after meals I spike if I eat simple carbs or even whole grains. I wish I knew why. And no, I'm not going on a keto diet, I don't believe that's the solution.
Dr Becky, I love your channel, and I love your presentation style, I am 5_11 and160 pounds my waist size is 32 inches when it was 34 I was very uncomfortable, I cannot believe a recommended waist of 40 inches would be beneficial or satisfactory for any human
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'Don't blame the butter for what the bread did'. :)
They both are cause in combination. Saturated fat (hamburger) + soda (simple sugar) both are cause of calory excess.
Butter is not good for you. Neither is bread
No wrong bread isn’t good for you !
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A brisk daily walk of 30 minutes, alone, can lower blood sugar 30 points. This is my normal means of exercise, as chronic pain limits most of the other types and I don’t like swimming.
I had a huge crop of skin tags on my neck and in my armpits and I was engaging in all kinds of home remedies to eradicate the little suckers. A few months into keto and IF I discovered that they had simply disappeared. I never saw them go. I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye😢.
How sad.. never mind, they,ve probably gone to a better place.
@@isobelmiddleton6353 🤣
@@gnomealone350 I meant in the nicest possible way
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I experienced exactly the same thing.
Thanks, Dr Becky!♥️As a veteran public school teacher, I know that the ability to explain complex information so that most will understand, is a rare gift and the sign of a great educator. I’ve seen videos by other experts that have left me totally confused. 🤔Please continue to do what you’re doing. Blessings to you and Dr. Keith!♥️
Thank you, Jacqueline!
I don’t know if it’s just me but this was conveyed in a *remarkably* clear and concise manner.
Despite it being over 8 minutes of information , it completely registered with me.
Thank you for disseminating this important information so well !
Agreed. She is a very good speaker and makes things very easy to follow
Two years ago I started keto and I noticed that all of my skin tags went away whereas every four years I’d have to go to the dermatologist and have them taken off also my scalp psoriasis went away also so for whatever reason I went off of it the skin tags are back even though I don’t have any sugar in my house except for what I feed the hummingbirds I still eat more carbs than I should so I’m trying to get back on keto. And I can tell when I’ve eaten too many carbs because my scalp psoriasis starts to itch. I love your channel I have shared it with my daughter she is diabetic and she still listens to the doctors I’m 74 so I figure I can’t be messing around with my health any longer thank you for all the information you share your helping us to live longer
That sounds bad like a carb allergy? Ás soon as you eat more carbs you get the skin tags….
I'm just a regular non-medical field person. I have had skin tags increasingly grow on my face. When I asked my D.O. about them he dismissed my concern. I did my own research and started searching for connections between IR, skin tags and uterine fibroids.
At any rate it feels great to watch this and see that a medical professional acknowledges the hidden cause of skin tags.
It was hard to face hearing this but I have already increased my exercise and low carb diet. Thanks!
Thank you Doc Becky. Your videos helped me a lot in my weight loss journey. I lost 5kg in 2months by doing Low Carb(100g carb), High Fat, intermittent fasting and exercise.
100 gms of carbs isn't low carb! You need as many gms protein as you weigh in kilos, prepare your meals with lots of above ground veggies and good fats, which helps you feel satisfied. Skinny malnutrition isn't a good look!
3:36 dark patches and skin tag
4:37 hair loss
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I can not wait even a week pass to see another video from you. I always get motivation by watching of every single video from you. I found your video about a month ago by accident, since then I became one of your fan and try to remember your recommendation on how to eat and what to eat. Every time I want to cheat I remember your 0,1,2,3, plan and I stop. I have a long road ahead to lose weight but I do my best. Dr. Becky , please continue your good work.
If I follow my My Dr's advice on eating carbs, I'd probably be dead already. The advice is I need carbs to maintain. I'm on zero to very low carb & I do IF at least 3 times a week 18/6 ratio. I know I have Insulin Resistance even thou not clinic diagnosed. Even with my diet & exercise regiment, I still don't get blood sugar as low as I'd like. Fasting blood sugar ranges from 115 to 135. Being Diabetic is a daily struggle. If I was to eat like I used to, my blood sugar would exceed 400 very easily. Great video! I've received many great food choice recommendations here. The info is Wonderful.
Yep recommended Dr Eckberg too.l think to see more results you may want to proceed to 18/6,20/4,Omad fast.Other doctors that can help will be Dr Fung,Dr Berg.All the best.
@@Me-xoxoz Also Dr. Robert Lustig. Are you eating plenty of healthful fats? Olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds? Fat slows sugar absorption. Are you at the correct weight? Walk for 10 minutes several times a day.
Many labour people who eat lot of carbs would have 300 plus mmol.
In other video guy eats 2 bananas and blood sugar doubled to 200 mmol
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GYMNEMA SLYVESTRE. FANTABULOUS FOR REDUCING BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS & TOTALLY ABSOLUTELY SIDE EFFECTS FREE WITH AN ADDED BONUS OF BEING A GOOD ANTI FUNGAL /ANTI CANDIDA ALBICANS & ANTI CANDIDA GLABRATA MEDICINE.
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@@genxx2724 Regardless of maintaining low insulin/carbs/sugars, fat can still increase your weight. Many keto dieters have trouble stalling out on weight loss with too much fat. Doesn't take as much as you think. As low as 80-100 g per day can stall weight loss. Can drink that in coffee with heavy cream alone, not counting food.
I truly appreciate the wisdom of Dr. Becky in addition to her very pleasant tone. I’m in my mid 50’s and I’ve been struggling to lose 60 pounds. I’m trying her 21 day challenge and this is day three for me and it’s working out very well. My biggest problem is the inflammation in my lower back and knees that causes so much pain. I’ve played several of her videos and I’m convinced my food choices must change in order for my body to start feeling better.
How did it go for your 21 day challenge? Thank you
Since I’ve reduced processed sugar the pain from plantar fasciitis has lessened significantly, I saw a recent video that explained how sugar can contribute towards inflammation in body.
Well explained as always.
Even Grandma can understand.
I hear the same info being trumpeted all over, yet the truth is so much more complex : I have not eaten sugar for at least 20 years, my diet has been picture perfect ( mainly green veggies, eggs, fish & chicken, herbs, nuts & seeds) and yet I have IR and a huge belly on my thin, well exercised body frame.
Obviously, there’s more to IR than fits into this nice neat box. While the above info may be a good start for SOME people there’s obviously much more to be figured out 🤔
Look into doing some longer fasts at the right time in your cycle. And also improving your sleep. You lay have cortisol which is too gigh so then add a few of natures carbs at the right time in your cycle and make sure your sleep is good with magnesium. Much more to do with this but it is a starting point. Look into Dr. Mindy Pelz
I enjoy how Dr. Becky summarizes at the end of the video. It helps me reinforce the information.
I wish I could find a doctor like you, Dr. Becky. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for being a great and caring person!! Taking the time for sharing such vital information where we can all make lifestyle changes to improve our overall health. I've been on the keto diet now for 6 months. I'm prediabetic type 2, 54 yoa and have now lost 30 lbs. I've always enjoyed exercise but my diet was the worst. I'm hoping to reverse my prediabetic condition. Keep up the great work!!
HAPPY TO SEE YOU IN GOOD HEALTH, THANKS FOR UPLOADING A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DOC,AMEN 🤗
Such a beautifully delivered and well articulated informative video. Thank you. 🤗
Thank you for explaining this so well Dr. Becky G.! It took me years to figure out what was going on with me, and I really appreciate your videos!
I so enjoy your videos. My sister pointed me in your direction after seeing the success I've had doing Keto in combination with intermittent fasting. Thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge and insights. A tremendous help to maintaining my succes on my health journey. 😉🙏🏼💯
Wow. This is eye opening. I started new sedentary job a year ago. Never lost my "pregnancy weight" which is big belly. My diet has never been great. I have 3 new skin tags around L eye and my hair is falling out like crazy lately, much more than ever surrounding pregnancies etc. It's different to "know" about loosing weight and exercising for health and actually realize you're on your way to diabetes 😲. Will get working on my health for real now
“losing” not “loosing”
Really well explained in a calm manner. Thanks Doc👍🏾😎
Another excellent video Dr Becky. Thank you. Continued prayers for Dr Keith. God bless.
Great Description of insulin resistance. I feel I am constantly explaining this to my clients as they start the journey to reverse insulin resistance in their body. Bravo
Thanks Dr. Becky. Love watching these. My Accu Chek (MySugr) calculated A1c is 5.3% now. Six months ago, my 'Lab' calculated A1c was at 6%. Dropped another 4kg (8lbs.)
Becky, I purchased your book , and have really enjoyed it a lot! Praying Keith is doing well! God bless you both!
me too, hoping Keith is doing well :)
I just love your videos, you make things easy to understand for the people without MD. Thanks so much.
Thank you for making these videos. Everything you are saying seems to be making sense for me. Thank you for your help. The knowledge you are providing is so important and helpful so I can understand what I need to do for better health.
Thank you Dr Becky, I always listen to your video and It helped me a lot. I was tired of eating salad and I really don't want to watch. I can't imagine how to eat salad before. But since I watched your video, I started eating salad again as your recipe and I really like it now. It's amazing feeling. I can't thank you enough you saved your people lives. Thank you so much Dr Becky.
I'm pre-diabetic, have ME/CFS, and no appetite. I always wonder how I can be pre-diabetic and also have no appetite and don't have excessive thirst. (And I don't have gastroparesis - no appetite often goes hand in hand with that.) I don't feel any spikes in blood sugar now... I used to (had symptoms of hypoglycemia - my father was diagnosed with that) when I was younger, and I've been on the edge of pre-diabetes for years. I've eaten the healthy way you describe my whole adult life, including low carbs (lower than what you suggest) because I had undiagnosed slow onset of ME/CFS and have been trying to take care to support my body as best I could. I don't even like sweets (and my genetics confirm this). This lack of interest in sweets is no doubt a blessing given that I've struggled with pre-diabetes for so long. I have skin tags and hair loss. My doctors have recommended nothing and have not even noted that I'm pre-diabetic even though I've seen the results on my labs (I always get a copy for myself). I sometimes wonder if they say nothing to me because I've been steady pre-diabetic for years, without seeming change. Perhaps because they know about my diet and the fact that I can't increase my activity level. I'm also genetically not a candidate for Metformin.
I watch these videos in case I learn something new. This doesn't mention the role of intermittent fasting in reducing insulin resistance.
Lately I've been sticking to an intermittent fasting pattern: 14 hour break between the last meal of the day and the first meal of the next day, and that seems to be helping in that I've been losing weight steadily without changing my diet. (I'm not trying to lose weight and eating the same amount.) 16 hours is recommended for men and 14 to 15 for women. I'll be interested to see what my labs look like.
I have skin tags and lipomas related to M.E.N. Type 1. My diabetes hid the presence of an insulinoma, but now I am full diabetic. I believe the diabetes saved my life from the effects of the insulinoma.
Great video. You should call the 4C's: cookies, cake, candy, and Coke.
I'm newly diagnosed with diabetes. My skin was always clear, then I started getting a lot of skin tags. Although I don't like them, It's nice to know why I started getting them, they are particularly bad around the eyes.. I also have the brown spots. I thought the brown spots were due to age.
It's unfortunate that she used the term "brown spots" because there are multiple kinds of "brown spots". I suspect she was trying to avoid being overly technical, but in this case I think it was not helpful.
The brown spots she is talking about is something called Acanthosis Nigricans. You can google this term for images and compare with what you have.
Ken Berry, MD has a good video on skin tags and insulin resistance.
@@chaz6399 Ah. Makes sense. Thanks.
Dr Gillaspie, why is my blood sugar typically over 100 in the morning, even though I'm eating VERY low carb? I've been focusing on keeping it to 10-15 net carbs, just in case I'm missing something.
My main current practice:
Meal 1: Eggs, sometimes with homemade guacamole (avocados, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, squeeze of lemon) - sometimes skip #1
Meal 2: simple meat; cauliflower - roasted with cheese, mashed, or riced; or other non starchy veggie.
(Yesterday we had salad with pressure cooker chicken breast, shredded)
Treat: either hot chocolate (unsweetened, vanilla almond milk; cacao powder, monk fruit erythritol blend; 2 tbsp heavy cream)
OR
Glass of ice, splash of almond milk, half can olipop root beer, splash of heavy cream for sensation of ice cream
I typically keep this within 8 hour window, ALWAYS at least 12 hour break.
Do you think i need to get rid of the treat?
Look into dawn phenomenon on a low carb diet
i have a lot of this skin-tags and dark pitches. have had insulin-resistance for many years. pluss lack of energy. luckily i have now been switching to low-carb diet, i am happy for this change now in my early sixties..
Thank you DR.Becky. Your video was very informative and easy to understand. Also you kitchen looks amazing!
😮 nobody told me this. Not even my GP! I am tired all the time and have many skin tags on my trunk that came up suddenly 15 years ago. After watching your video I have just made a fasting test and it's 6.4. did it again because was shocked and it's 6.4. I am prediabetic and now have to take action, because my GP is clearly not up to the job!
Thank you for helping save lives. Hope you can help in revising Nutrition Guidelines in the Philippines
Man I have a hard time with sweets-sugar, why? Im a recovering alcoholic and my brain plays that game ok nor more alcohol then I want sugar as my energy source. I trying to incorporate fats but its been hard.
I am a recovering sugar addict. I can't have alcohol any more either, not even a little bit, because it triggers my sugar craving, which leads to overeating. Maybe because the stuff I like to drink (wine) is basically grape juice, I don't know, but there seems to be a connection between alcohol and sugar. FWIW, when I get a sweets craving, I try eating something bitter (green tea, grapefruit, black, strong coffee) and it often kills the craving. Also, going outside and moving helps, even for just 20 minutes, day or night. Also, sleep,if you can manage it; a quick nap helps because I often eat to stay awake or to deal with stress of my work or because I am thinking of something sad from my past. If I can get 5 or 10 minutes of sleep (close my office door, lay down right under the desk, use an alarm) it helps. God bless.
have a day or two of fasting now and then! just water and/or coffee/tea ... . that gives a certain reset and can be repeated at least once per month!
you will be blown away by the benefits!
Take Apple cider vinegar. .(with the mother) Morning and night .
Ken, try making up some fat bombs, plenty of recipes on here, but it's basically coconut oil covered with some dark chocolate, frozen. It's a teeny bit of sweet w/satiating fat. Maybe it will help. My grampa was an alcoholic, back in the day his dr told him to eat sweets when he started craving alcohol, btw it never worked for him. Remember alcohol is carbs, and your body doesn't differentiate between carbs in booze, bread or table sugar...it's all sugar to the body. If you live in a state where it's legal, maybe some thc gummies or cbd/thc oil would help both the alcohol and sugar cravings. Good luck to you.
I used to eat a kitkat bar every night and felt miserable. Do you like avocado? It is a very good source of fat.
When all things failed, try uncured bacon;)
Thank you Dr Becky. Your soothing voice is just what I needed to remind me of my bad eating habits
Thank you Dr. Becky for your great videos and book!
wow! quite eye opening👀 thank you Dr. Becky!
Best explanation on the net of insulin resistance!
Brilliant presentation. Right to the point. You're my favorite doctor.
Thank you so munch for all of the fantastic information. I am going to look into this 💜
Thank you, Dr. Becky, for this and so many other great videos. I watch them for inspiration every day. It helps me to keep going on my lo-carb, zero sugar diet. I have followed the 0-1-2-3 plan, and lost 15 lbs since January, with about 20 to go. I have skin tags on my eyelid and many elsewhere, which started to appear about 7 years ago, when I went through menopause, and yes, I was living on sugar and hi-glycemic carbs nearly all my life. Interesting that you mention they are early indications of insulin resistance. I am so concerned about diabetes, that I am very motivated to change my life, which is a good thing. And I tell everyone I can about your videos, both this series and the one you have with your husband. BTW, do you know any natural way to remove skin tags? I have heard iodine helps. But I may just have to have them removed by a dermatologist. Thanks again, Dr. Becky, and God bless your good work.
Same issue here with skin tags. Will diet make them disappear as one viewer stated?
Hi L Major, give your body time away from sugar and refined carbs, and the skin tag may go away on their own.
Sandra Westley from the UK my skin tags have disappeared of there own accord, they used to catch under my arm on my bra, been doing low carbohydrates since January, and losing weight.
I aGree...information keeps me motivated
wow, so well explained, so easy to follow. Thank u!!!
Thanks, Dr. Becky for another helpful video
Thanks for sharing Dr. Becky.
Bless you!
Dr. Becky, . . . you are excellent.... I've learned so much from you
Thank you, Stephanie!
Wow! Thank you for sharing the info for the calculator! It gave me the answer I've been searching for!
Dr Becky, I have been watching your videos off and on for a few years... Your complexion tells no lies, please tell us you diet regime.
Thanks, Mike! I eat the same foods that I recommend in my videos :).
I find Keto helps me loose weight fast but I can not be it long term...I start to feel tired, hungry and gives me constapation, I exercise daily, including weight lifting ...when I add carbs, in the form of brown rice, home made bread and pasta ( which means no added sugars) I will have more energy, my bowels start moving and I can lift that weight at the gym....so viewers test on your own body, Keto in my opinion , should not be a
long term diet at any age....💃🏻🕺
Thank you kindly for the information it was well presented . R-Lipoic Acid is specific for the mitochondria to function properly . All the best Howie J
Thank you for your time, Dr.Becky. Good job well done, as usual. Go, Keto.
Thank you dr. Becky! Extremely useful INFO!
no hunger, thirst, frequent urination or tiredness..but found out that i hba1c of 9.5 and fasting blood sugar of 14 mmol. Vision is bit blurred but othrrwise feel good. Was tired before but cutting out sugar in my tea has got me going
Thank you so much Dr Becky, I really really enjoyed listening to you and learning from your amazing advice. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
Very impressed with these instructive videos. I have been reading about dieting for years and have never found the principles behind nutrition so well explained.
So easy to listen to as well.
Thanks so much, I always learn so much from your videos!
Hello 👋, how are you doing
Many thanks Dr. Becky!
Thank you Dr. Becky....I appreciate your videos so much I purchased your book and read it cover to cover this weekend! Excellent and so well written, organized and inspiring! Thank you! 👏🏻❤️
Thanks, Sheryl!
More than a decade ago, my doctor advised me that my blood sugar/A1C, was too high, but didn’t do further testing. So, I immediately gave up all sugar, even though I never ate much of it, and processed foods, which contain lots of sugars, as well as all simple carbohydrates, except for one or two servings of fresh fruit daily. I felt the benefits right away, because I stopped getting skin fungal infections (intertrigo) and my blood sugar us normal. I have lost lots of weight over the years, but hardly any fat from around my middle. It’s partly because I’m short-waisted, I never had great waist definition, even when young and far underweight, my shape has always been straight, with quite narrow hips and shoulders, making my waist seem thicker by comparison. But, I worry about this visceral fat around my organs. Even daily exercise doesn’t seem to budge it. I see this thick middle on virtually all middle-aged women, even if thin like me. I didn’t medically qualify for replacement hormones, which can help this middle fat storage, so that’s not an option. It is so difficult to find clothes that fit, they’re designed for women with a waist 12 inches smaller than hips, which I never had.
Thanks Doctor Becky for this video
Dr Becky, God bless you. I've been watching your videos and take in all the best advice that you give freely and available for all. Wish everyone knows about you, because in 2 months? I'm winning. Thanks again ❤️😘
Any thoughts on reactive hypoglycemia?
LCHF stopped my symptoms immediately.
I was low in magnesium, boron and Zinc. I Take combo/ citrate/ Gylcinate of Magnesium…. Take All these at night… Or split the dose. !
I take btwn 40-50mg Zinc Piclonate at night only. … not in the morning. !
My hypoglycaemia has gone!
I take a multi B vitamin with folate not Folic acid. I add extra Thiamine and Extra Vit B2…. 🌸 morning and lunch time… to the Multi B vitamin. !
Plus take Vit d3., According to Blood test With Vit K2 m7…I Take 5mg… !
Check with your Doc.. above. 🌸
Hope this helps. 🌸
I always love your videos and they have really allowed me to embrace and continue this new way of eating and understanding food. But this particular video is so terrific as it is just what I need to share with some loved ones to get them this information. Thank you!
Hi 😌, how are you doing
Actually, something entirely different worked for me. I imply addd inositol patch ( actually 1/2, twice daily) and the weight came off 😻 No fasting needed, I can even enjoy eating fruit 😊
The best video about the subject. So many questions answered 🙏
I sometimes get shaking between meals ..I'm trying to eat low carb and have cut out sugar ..is this a sign of insulin resistance?
Sounds like hypoglycaemia 🤔..low blood sugar
How many minutes to exercise will help manage insulin resistance?
Why is A1C not mentioned? Isn’t that a good indicator?
I’m interested to know how my walking impacts my blood sugar levels.
Thank you so much. Your videos are such a blessing.
Very well explained in just 5 minutes... Awesome....👍
Your explanations of insulin resistance and the process are the best. Thank you. This one goes in save so i can show people the truth. Peace Doc.
Need to do a video on how someone can have normal glucose levels but high insulin levels.
Since the standard test for diabetes screening only looks at blood glucose, is if possible to have insulin resistance or high levels of insulin
Many people with score of 99-100 fasting blood glucose or A1-C of 5.2-5.6 will think “i can’t have insulin resistance because my glucose levels are within “normal parameters”
No one really addresses this dichotomy
I began the keto diet June 1. I’ve been watching your videos and they are very helpful. I wanted to know how long it takes for you to be on this diet before a keto urine test stick turns purple (showing ketones)? I’ve cut my carbs to
started the Keto lifestyle in 2017. What an eye-opener.🤔
i have help from taking electrolyts every evening - just half a teaspoon of this powder in a glass of water. and enough salt pr. day. also i take like a spoonfull of homemade sauerkraut every day -helps keeping up a good bacterie -flora in the stomac-system. This simple things stops the cravings - and of course a fat-coffe every day helps a lot too
Could be too much protein… I’m having the same. I take my ketones with a monitor and am 0.1
Frustrating :/
There seems to be growing data that all the seemingly limitless, vegetable oils, are playing a role in insulin resistance, perhaps even more than carbohydrates. Polyunsaturated oils may indeed be more harmful than we have realized. The food industry will fight tooth and nail to destroy the data.
Excellent, one of the best IR explanation!
This is what causes GH gut in body building. Also a delayed gastric emptying time.
I've had those skin tags under one of my armpits for years, also got a small one on my eyelid... Things are starting to make sense.
Can you recommend a great endocrinologist in Atlanta who you think will listen to me and care. I have very little faith in doctors right now. My current endocrinologist acts like she doesn't know how to treat me. Thank you!
What about not losing weight no matter how healthy you eat and how much you walk or workout?
Excellent video and explanations!
How do you feel about freshly milled ancient and whole grains from Einkorn to Soft wheat berries? All nutrients are in tact.
Thank you for the clear explanations, much appreciated.
Great at explaining information ineasy to understand terms.
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Very well and clearly explained thank you Dr Becky
I know I have insulin resistance only because I self-test and have done so since my last pregnancy. I'm slim, active, and watch my carbs. I have no other risk factors or symptoms. My fasting sugars are fine, but after meals I spike if I eat simple carbs or even whole grains. I wish I knew why. And no, I'm not going on a keto diet, I don't believe that's the solution.
On youtube video, guy had 2 bananas and blood sugar 1 hr later doubled to 200 mmol from 100
Great video. Thank you Becky
Excellent presentation.
@bar10 ml agreed! I’m soooo glad I found her youtube channel😊
Excellent advice
Thank you so much
Dr Becky, I love your channel, and I love your presentation style, I am 5_11 and160 pounds my waist size is 32 inches when it was 34 I was very uncomfortable, I cannot believe a recommended waist of 40 inches would be beneficial or satisfactory for any human
What a great video- thank you.
🥀💙🥀Awwww, Dr. Becky, you are my walking nutrition encyclopedia 🥀💙🥀 With gratitude🥀