Notice she said "within one month." For those who want immediate gratification --- YOU'VE GOT IT! I'm 80 years old --- when my Doc said I was pre-diabetic --- I got serious about my diet and within a few months my numbers are great, I lost 25 pounds, my BMI is spot on, and I'm off high blood pressure meds. I'm saying --- IT"S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET HEALTHIER!
Mr Higgins you are an inspiration to me. I wish you come back here and read this message! Thank you Thank you! I am 61 and have lived with Diabetes I think all my life. Now I am finally educating myself and I waited so long … I am going to give this a try… I have never taken the medication 🙏🏼✨💕🎼🍀
@@alg1335 According to you; you've NEVER taken medication and THINK that you've had diabetes "all your life"; how's that possible when you're 61 years old? You "THINK" you have had diabetes all your life?
@@skinnydee1886 many people don't treat with meds, they may use natural supplements, diet, exercise etc to somewhat control it. Many are scared of the meds.
I did it, reversed prediabetic diagnoses in 3 months on Ketogenic diet and that was in 2019 and still on keto today 2023. Lost 40lbs, 40 more to go, integrated OMAD, intermittant fasting, GP lowered BP meds 3x already. Exercising daily biking 45min/8km. Inflammation is all gone too.
Physicians who are open minded enough and humble enough to change their mindset once they see improvement in a patient, even if the road to that improvement is the result of the patient not taking the most orthodox path to get there, deserves our respect. Dr. Bhakti Paul's willingness to look at a patient's improvement, and change her perspective on how to approach type 2 diabetes, is emblematic of a mindset that more doctors should adopt.
I must disagree……Most Physicians here in Australia are NOT open minded at all. My type 2 diabetes has improved with keto diet. When I told my endocrinologist what I ate and I took more salt, he got furious with me ( absolutely became red in the face) and told me not to come back. He told me it would raise my blood pressure. This was even though I was off 4 medications for BP elevation and it as normal. I didn’t even understand what his point was.
Dr Paul speaks the truth here! So happy to hear this wonderful podcast. You are an excellent physician, a true healer and your patients are lucky to meet you. So glad DietDoctor brought you on!!
I like her. I wish more physicians were that interested in taking on the jouney and directing them to success. She teaches her patients. Most doctors dont explain diabetes beyond script. My desire is to have someone like her that would help me as an individual. I hear her dealing with everybody according to their body, not the school books. Yes, she starts everybody on the keto but its to help her determine what path to take. Shes amazing and enjoys the diabetes challenge thT is sincere and successful.
As a patient, when first diagnosed with T2 Diabetes, all I heard was that this would result in needing to take away a bunch of foods that I was used to eating. For a short time, I really thought to myself, how would life be worth living if you have to take away all this good stuff? When I found Carnivore and realized that I could eat many of the foods I did like, steak, chicken, pork, etc, that I loved all my life, I changed my view to one that I got to eat many of the foods that traditionally were restricted. That perception of how one will live is very powerful. I really think that approach of what can you eat instead of what can't you eat makes a difference.
@@merrieleiderman1885 , most metabolic pathways are hormone driven. High consumption of refined sugar and vegetable oils will inhibit our body’s ability to metabolize fats. Most aren’t fat because they overeat. They overeat because they are fat. May you stay healthy and safe.
@@cps_Zen_Run This is a point I wish was made more often. We too often stop at you are sick because you are fat. No! You are fat because your body is trying to stave off sickness.
I learned so much with this video. I have started a Keto lifestyle to change my future. My sugars are better, my Chronic Kidney Disease has improved, triglycerides have lowered, and I’ve dropped 40lbs. Now I have started talking with my parents who are both diabetic, obese, and have other issues like A-fib, no Thyroid, and heart disease. I want to help them down this path but I’m nervous for their health and doing this properly. They don’t have doctors who are open to the Low Carb lifestyle. But I see how it can change their lives. I’m watching these videos for advice and knowledge on how to proceed for their future health. Thank you for covering such a helpful topic.
Dr. Paul is my hero!!! I've been working with Dr. Paul for 3 months, and my A1c has dropped by 1.4 points. The CGM has made all the difference in helping me understand what foods most negatively impact my blood sugar. I discovered my enemy is grains more than sugar. I'm a data nerd, and being able to see how long I'm staying in target, what my average glucose is, what makes my blood sugar skyrocket gives me the information I need to make well-informed decisions. I would have to be pricking my finger 15 times a day to get the information I gain from the CGM. Dr. Paul has changed my life, and I am confident within the next six months, I will be in the 5's and on my way to reversing diabetes.
Johanna, Congratulations on your success. You and your journey/experiences are inspirational to others. Keep up your good work and if/when you run into the inevitable setback just remember all of the progress you have made and continue to persevere.
We need a lot more of these Physicians - advocating for lifestyle change that deals with prevention treatment than just prescribing meds. We need more Doctor like you, thank you for your new perspective in medicine. Keep blossoming!
Just a note too, the lessoning of the inflammation is huge when you get insulin/sugar under control. Pretty sure many people don't realize how stiff they are until they get under control.
So spot on. I started Keto with no knowledge but persistently scoured the internet and stumbled on the low carb down under algorithms which brought me to the many informative videos, this one included. I found use of metformin to throw me in to low glucose events when used as directed. My diabetic nurse seing my health journal and how many times I was using my glucometer set me up with my first CGM. I never looked back. After six months, I was fortunate to find a Dr who is now working with me as I move toward a sustainable metabolic health lifestyle. A 1 c when diagnosed was 7.5 mmol/ l after 4 months was 5.2 mmol/l . Canadian units of measurement. At 8 months my weight has dropped from 270 lb to 190 lb. My desire to seek out a Coach / Physican was to get guidance and assurance with nutritional choices. I do keep my protein in the 1.6 g/ kg based on what my BMI would rate me as an ideal weight. Thanks for this informative guest. I think I got an A+ scoring myself on this information.
Following the CGM for me has been very helpful and Insurance companies in the US now pay for it! Very helpful and I am now working on getting off BP meds as my BP drifts back down to normal levels. Off ALL diabetes meds now for ~ 6 months.
I have a PCP who is like this doctor. But the board looks over their shoulder. She has to ask us to do things that are not a good treatment plan. I refuse and then we can go on to a GOOD plan B. I've seen doctors at the hospital so frustrated when they can't say what they need to say. I may be wrong, but off record, this is what I've learned! I think new doctors would love to learn more of diet, relationships with patients, and more.
@@RebeccaRaven You are absolutely correct! Looking at the test books of new doctors, I'm horrified. And after a while, many do keep up with research, but some do not. We, as patients must be as vigilant as the person treating us. I am thankful for those who understand what we eat is what we are. Thank you for that validation.
Thank you Scher and Dr. Paul! Super enlightening! I've been following low carb and fasting for the last 10 months. I lost 40 lbs and dropped two BP meds. Your messages about low carb and diabetes is so important. There are more diabetics and pre diabetics out there than not. Dr. Paul, your strategy with CGMs is very smart and gives patients a feedback loop to reinforce good behavior. Glucose is decent proxy for insulin in a pinch to give you feedback. Dr Paul, I also have to say that your smile and attitude are infectious :) Take care and good work to both of you 😀
I just wanna share that when i briefly mentioned low carb to my doctor, suprisingly he did not try to deny it, and he said it's fine. And if i remember right i think he said something along the lines of cholesterol is not a problem for as long as you don't have unhealthy inflammation. Intresting stuff right there.
maintenance-reset-rescue~A Health Care Gem~ Video and Dr. Paul ~My takeaways for me are...move it but move the fork w caution. For me... the strategic or placement of carbs is an ongoing experiment and challenge as a type A trail runner. If in the future if we were to have a Surgeon General like this with a national 20 to 30-minute talk{ monthly} The Food Industry would be forced to change....for the good! Thanks for inviting the guest..I burned extra calories just watching and feeling the Doctors enthusiasm. Protein may be a bit tricky given some of the research and excess protein spill off as in my opinion OMAD. Her toothpaste brand would be wise to think of her in a commercial. Exactly...really enjoyed it. ~Thnx both Docs!/ Happy Healthy NY2all!
What a smart and pleasant Dr Paul. I wish I had her as my doctor. I've had to get my own information to reduce my numbers with intermittent fasting, keto, etc and reduce my mess.
I like her approach to diabetes. Since being diagnosed as a T2D with an initial A1c of 9.8%, I've been focused on the "Blood Sugar Number" trying to get that number to normal (80-100) number. My Aic is now in the 5.4-5.7 range. I am now starting to focus on a range of "Blood Sugar Numbers" instead of obsessing over a static number. Originally, I had setup a range for myself of 85-150 which I have since changed to 80-130.
I was trained by the same principles as Dr. Paul….then I developed DM2. I had to relearn treatment plans. This makes me think that there’s hope for those who won’t follow the “get worse, take insulin, get sicker, die” plan.
Thi was an amazing interview. I am 75, physically active, (strength and cardio) keep my carbs low, and have a huge problem keeping my bs numbers down. I wear a continuous blood sugar monitor which I discovered for myself. Doctors don’t want me as a patient because I know a lot. I would love to have a health partner in my life like Dr. Paul.
A newly diagnosed type2 in 2006, I was immediately treated with Insulin. I didn’t know any better. I was treated by an Endocrinologist who had a nurse practitioner. I found out later, she had included me in a study of closely controlled blood sugars . I would calculate how much insulin to take based on grams of carbs,ie 5 units per 15 grams of carbs. This kept my A1C about 6.8. I’m furious to have learned I was never given a lifestyle choice. I fact I was counsel by ADA to consume 240 grams per day: 60 at three meals and 30 each for two snacks. Bad “medical” advice or Treatment. For 10 years now I can’t get a doc to support low carb or keto lifestyle.
I feel your disbelief and pain! Im grateful to my God Jehovah for brave Dr.s like my Dr Thomas Peatman who referred me to Diet Dr. It feels horrible to be lied to. Please keep going forward changing the wrong mindset. Enjoy the journey...keep Dr.s who genuinely care about you 🌺
Kathie, the doctor of the future is YOU the patient so don’t look for a Dr but start following Keto diet & u will see gr8 results & come off medication.
Oh my God, I wish to find a Doctor Like this … really enjoyed this conversation and just feeling like meeting her in person to worship! Regards. Wondering.. How to forward this video to my Dr. to explain, what kind of service I am looking for ?!
I am living in Trinidad how can I get in touch with Dr. Paul she is very knowledgeable I am a diabetic type 2 for the past 32years and I have need to get off and go back to normal thank you very much
Awesome perspective Dr Paul. Taking a holistic and personalized approach is exactly what is needed to make someone's life better. You are a rockstar. Keep going 👏
My sincerely appreciation to the host who has brought in such a wonderful physician she is telling the truth holy truth and nothing but the truth and I appreciate that The other doctors that they just write pills they are pharmaceutical agents and salesman for the pharmaceutical company not real doctors thanks again
I am a T2D who is managing glycemic control with intermittent fasting, exercise and metformin. I do feel that at times it would be nice to have a rescue drug when you binch at times, like an SOS. I am wondering if SGLP2 inhibitor can be used as an SOS drug for those occasions?
Information and handouts works very well with self motivated people. That might be the question to ask people. Many people don't care if they live or die. As long as fhey can get pain meds or anti-depressants then people can be comfortable with their life styles.
@@dalalghali1623 والله صعب بس بالمختصر اتباع نظام منخفض الكربوهيدرات مع صيام متقطع ممكن يوءدي للشفاء من السكري النوع الثاني دي طريقه العلاج المتبعه من الدكتوره
Thank you Dr. Paul for sharing your experiences and your solutions. Ì have subscribed for help. I have noticed that my fingers and toes are a bit numb at times but not certain of the reasons. Any suggestions. Would appreciate any info to alleviate a further progression of the disease.
I’ve been type two diabetic for last 25+ years! Though, I never had to take insulin, I wa on daily intake of tablets! I changed my lifestyle; started doing regular exercises, alternating between cardio and strength training. I also went on vegetarian ketogenic diet and have sort of “reversed” my diabetes. If I eat high carb foods, my glucose levels WILL go up and I’ve to take metformin and sometimes even a small dose of glymepyride to bring it down. I don’t think I can completely or truly reverse my T2D i.e where I can eat a whole mango like I used to in my younger years. But with vegetarian ketogenic diets, I’ve been able control my blood glucose and have been mostly off of all my meds!
meenatube, That's great! Congratulations! I'm very happy to hear that you were able to do this. Would you mind telling me if you do eat legumes, rice, roti, and bread etc? Thank you very much and God bless 🙏
@@skinnydee1886 unfortunately, I can’t tolerate much of legumes, rice or Roti. I eat a very small quantity of legumes occasionally, hardly any rice( parboiled basmati rice with low glycemic index) and zero Roti. The only bread I can tolerate is one slice of keto variety of breads. My diet mainly consists of lots of salads, lots of diabetic friendly vegetables and berries and certain fruits like kiwis and apricots. I take low carb protein drinks (I blend with soy milk) daily. I eat some Greek yogurt and some low fat cheeses. I’ve completely stopped taking any caffeine.
@@meenatube meenatube, I do appreciate you responding so quickly. Why did you stopped taking caffeine; does it raise blood glucose? Please let me know; thank you and God bless 🙏
@@skinnydee1886 no no, caffeine doesn’t raise my sugar but if I take tea or coffee by itself, the caffeine affects me more…increased acid production and gave me jitters, so I had to eat something along with caffeinated drinks and that unnecessarily increased my food intake (even though I wasn’t really hungry for food). So, I decided to completely stop drinking tea, coffee or any soda.
@@meenatube Ok thank you. I stopped drinking sodas, using sugar and honey 20 years ago; I don't use any sweeteners either! I asked because I usually have original Nescafe and sometimes Orange Pekoe tea with breakfast but only at breakfast! Thanks again.
Dr u are a very sincere person I listened to you on the show and I will like to get in touch with you how is that possible I am living in Trinidad is that possible I am a diabetic for the past 22years I try many different types of things and I am still on medication please I need your help thanks
Alot of Drs are doing Direct Primary Care where you pay a membership and they take fewer pts and do spend more time with you. I love mine as i don't have insurance. I get my meds right there too.
I tried a ketogenic diet for months and it didn’t help my Type 2 Diabetes at all. I could not even get my ketone levels very high. I think the high fat levels in the keto diet made me more insulin resistant. So frustrating. I don’t know what to do
Wow !!! I did all but unfortunately all by myself. I started low carb, insisting having CGM and get off the insulin and other meds by losing 40 lbs. the suggestions or guidelines did NOT come from my doctors at Kaiser. They didn’t talk to me about low carb or do more eat less or calories in / out. They didn’t tell me why I have done all and failed miserably by losing almost my left eye. Of course there was no hesitation on giving me more and more and more medicine. My doctor still doesn’t like or even approve what I am doing and I can see she is waiting for I told you so moment. I have nothing to lose anymore except weight. I am not even mad at them for giving me wrong advice. Although I can’t believe they -the whole Kaiser system- didn’t know better. Obviously now I am on my own and I think this way is better for everyone.
Thanks a lot Dr. Paul 4 months ago I was diagnosed with pre- diabetes the news were given over the phone and told me not to eat sugars and no carbohydrates and that was it I’m losing wait fast and don’t know how to control it, I was not that big, please I need an advise !
I am type 2 diabetic,uncontrolled. I am pure vegetarian, no eggs, no fish. I am having problems with hair loss, tinglinging in my legs and generally feel unfit. Please recommend me how do I start to put things normal
Does Dr. Paul see patients via zoom who are not living in her state, or is there a list of doctors by state that practice this type of diabetes management? My type 2 is under control (A1c
Before the appendectomy I always check my FBS (it's always below 90) but after the surgery my FBS goes to 115-118. it's been 4mos now and nothing has changed. What could be the possible reason for this?
As a t2d who went from 13 to 5.5 a1c I wish cgms were easy to get. I finally got one after the 5.5, but I gave to pay for it myself. But unfortunately I haven’t had a great experience with them. 2 of 4 failed. And I drops one and the needle popped out. Uhg.
@@sheriwal1514 it took me only 4 months to go down from 13 to 6.4 (pre diabetic range), the it took another 8-9 months to get to 5.5. I got complacent. I think I got too into too many “keto” produced foods instead of sticking with the real food. Good luck on your journey.
@@sheriwal1514 eggs meat fish is how I started then I hit off track with keto produced foods. Now I’m mostly back to the basics and internet orang fasting. Never more than two meals a day. And many days with only one. And coffee.
@@metjetfan23 thank you so much so now you eat less keto products and cleaner foods I know the keto products are consider processed, best wishes going forward Iam just starting very strick eating my A1c is 13 I’m freaking out did you have any issues in the beginning?? Any tips appreciated 👍
If we take low carb diet then our body takes energy from fat.... is it effects liver and gallbladder for adiabatic and how much minimum carbs should take a diabetic person ? Is strict diet good for a diabetic patient?
Keeping carbs low is best for diabetics. It allows the body to recover from insulin resistance and reverses a multitude of problems. It can take a few weeks for the body to adapt to low carb so be sure to increase electrolytes to avoid feeling tired and sluggish. Most diabetics can reverse in a matter of months. Healthy fats and protein are your friends. Carbs are not essential but are ok in moderation as long as they come from whole natural foods. Nothing processed and it’s best to avoid grains. Stick to vegetables and small amounts of berries like strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry. No tropical fruit. fructose is hard on the liver like alcohol. You’ll feel so much better even before any noticeable weight loss. Also, lowering carbs will minimize or negate the need for diabetes medication. Best to let your doctor know you are cutting down on carbs though many doctors still push carbs as essential which is patently false. Your liver manufactures glucose quite effectively from fat.
@@fusedchromosome9350 100 gm to 150 gm carbs are good to reverse type 2 diabetes? I am talking 125 gm carbs, 30 gm fat and 70-80 gm protein and also doing nitric oxide dump exercises there times a day, now my BMI is about 24....am I going in right direction to reverse my diabetes?
Why most doctors arent this involved with their patients is because they just want to get paid without having to actually do any work. This is the problem with most people not just doctors, no one takes pride in their work or really care.
All the information can be presented in 5minutes. Nothing about medications except insulin. Nothing about what causes insulin resistance and exactly how to reverse it.
Do traditional yoga and asanas. Do Supta Vajrasan for diabetes especially. It stimulates the cells in the pancreas and control the insulin levels and also help in regeneration of the cells.
Why add back carbs? Why give dangerous drugs (unless the patient is non compliant)? Goal should be to become a fat adapted fat burner. I have controlled my T2D for 24 years this way on a keto diet. It saved my future.
Folks still aren't sold on the beneficial properties of eating low carb and just how much it could help. Folks just don't want to give up eating junk food and would rather take a pill and keep eating garbage.
Notice she said "within one month." For those who want immediate gratification --- YOU'VE GOT IT! I'm 80 years old --- when my Doc said I was pre-diabetic --- I got serious about my diet and within a few months my numbers are great, I lost 25 pounds, my BMI is spot on, and I'm off high blood pressure meds. I'm saying --- IT"S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET HEALTHIER!
Mr Higgins you are an inspiration to me.
I wish you come back here and read this message!
Thank you Thank you!
I am 61 and have lived with Diabetes I think all my life. Now I am finally educating myself and I waited so long …
I am going to give this a try…
I have never taken the medication
🙏🏼✨💕🎼🍀
@@alg1335
According to you; you've NEVER taken medication and THINK that you've had diabetes "all your life"; how's that possible when you're 61 years old? You "THINK" you have had diabetes all your life?
@@skinnydee1886 many people don't treat with meds, they may use natural supplements, diet, exercise etc to somewhat control it. Many are scared of the meds.
thank you, you are so inspirational. ❤
I did it, reversed prediabetic diagnoses in 3 months on Ketogenic diet and that was in 2019 and still on keto today 2023. Lost 40lbs, 40 more to go, integrated OMAD, intermittant fasting, GP lowered BP meds 3x already. Exercising daily biking 45min/8km. Inflammation is all gone too.
Physicians who are open minded enough and humble enough to change their mindset once they see improvement in a patient, even if the road to that improvement is the result of the patient not taking the most orthodox path to get there, deserves our respect. Dr. Bhakti Paul's willingness to look at a patient's improvement, and change her perspective on how to approach type 2 diabetes, is emblematic of a mindset that more doctors should adopt.
Sounds like she's becoming a "functional" doctor!
Absolutely
I must disagree……Most Physicians here in Australia are NOT open minded at all. My type 2 diabetes has improved with keto diet. When I told my endocrinologist what I ate and I took more salt, he got furious with me ( absolutely became red in the face) and told me not to come back. He told me it would raise my blood pressure. This was even though I was off 4 medications for BP elevation and it as normal. I didn’t even understand what his point was.
Dr Paul speaks the truth here! So happy to hear this wonderful podcast. You are an excellent physician, a true healer and your patients are lucky to meet you. So glad DietDoctor brought you on!!
Whaaaaat?
That’s amazing!
I like her. I wish more physicians were that interested in taking on the jouney and directing them to success. She teaches her patients. Most doctors dont explain diabetes beyond script. My desire is to have someone like her that would help me as an individual. I hear her dealing with everybody according to their body, not the school books. Yes, she starts everybody on the keto but its to help her determine what path to take. Shes amazing and enjoys the diabetes challenge thT is sincere and successful.
As a patient, when first diagnosed with T2 Diabetes, all I heard was that this would result in needing to take away a bunch of foods that I was used to eating. For a short time, I really thought to myself, how would life be worth living if you have to take away all this good stuff? When I found Carnivore and realized that I could eat many of the foods I did like, steak, chicken, pork, etc, that I loved all my life, I changed my view to one that I got to eat many of the foods that traditionally were restricted. That perception of how one will live is very powerful. I really think that approach of what can you eat instead of what can't you eat makes a difference.
Looks like we are on a similar path. Rock on!!
You don't have to eliminate any food to reverse T2D. You just need to reduce the amount of stored energy in the body.
@@merrieleiderman1885 , most metabolic pathways are hormone driven. High consumption of refined sugar and vegetable oils will inhibit our body’s ability to metabolize fats. Most aren’t fat because they overeat. They overeat because they are fat. May you stay healthy and safe.
@@cps_Zen_Run This is a point I wish was made more often. We too often stop at you are sick because you are fat. No! You are fat because your body is trying to stave off sickness.
@@cps_Zen_Run With all due respect, none of that is true.
I learned so much with this video. I have started a Keto lifestyle to change my future. My sugars are better, my Chronic Kidney Disease has improved, triglycerides have lowered, and I’ve dropped 40lbs. Now I have started talking with my parents who are both diabetic, obese, and have other issues like A-fib, no Thyroid, and heart disease. I want to help them down this path but I’m nervous for their health and doing this properly. They don’t have doctors who are open to the Low Carb lifestyle. But I see how it can change their lives. I’m watching these videos for advice and knowledge on how to proceed for their future health. Thank you for covering such a helpful topic.
I love to see a doctor so excited about saving human beings over all other goals ; GREAT ON HER! 💪😎👍
Dr. Paul is my hero!!! I've been working with Dr. Paul for 3 months, and my A1c has dropped by 1.4 points. The CGM has made all the difference in helping me understand what foods most negatively impact my blood sugar. I discovered my enemy is grains more than sugar. I'm a data nerd, and being able to see how long I'm staying in target, what my average glucose is, what makes my blood sugar skyrocket gives me the information I need to make well-informed decisions. I would have to be pricking my finger 15 times a day to get the information I gain from the CGM. Dr. Paul has changed my life, and I am confident within the next six months, I will be in the 5's and on my way to reversing diabetes.
What does a CGM cost to install and wear for 6 weeks???
@@haleemasadia9622 How may I help?
Johanna, Congratulations on your success. You and your journey/experiences are inspirational to others. Keep up your good work and if/when you run into the inevitable setback just remember all of the progress you have made and continue to persevere.
@@johnnasharpe5543 ..what do you eat like breakfast,lunch.dinner
This was the ABSOLUTE BEST conversation about Diabetes that I've ever listened to. I THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THIS!!!!!
We need a lot more of these Physicians - advocating for lifestyle change that deals with prevention treatment than just prescribing meds. We need more Doctor like you, thank you for your new perspective in medicine. Keep blossoming!
We need more doctors like Dr. Paul❤️🙏👍
Just a note too, the lessoning of the inflammation is huge when you get insulin/sugar under control. Pretty sure many people don't realize how stiff they are until they get under control.
@@skinnydee1886 Must not be healed enough to spell correctly. :)
@@seanveach950
Sometimes we do make mistakes!
So spot on. I started Keto with no knowledge but persistently scoured the internet and stumbled on the low carb down under algorithms which brought me to the many informative videos, this one included. I found use of metformin to throw me in to low glucose events when used as directed. My diabetic nurse seing my health journal and how many times I was using my glucometer set me up with my first CGM. I never looked back. After six months, I was fortunate to find a Dr who is now working with me as I move toward a sustainable metabolic health lifestyle. A 1 c when diagnosed was 7.5 mmol/ l after 4 months was 5.2 mmol/l . Canadian units of measurement. At 8 months my weight has dropped from 270 lb to 190 lb. My desire to seek out a Coach / Physican was to get guidance and assurance with nutritional choices. I do keep my protein in the 1.6 g/ kg based on what my BMI would rate me as an ideal weight. Thanks for this informative guest. I think I got an A+ scoring myself on this information.
Following the CGM for me has been very helpful and Insurance companies in the US now pay for it! Very helpful and I am now working on getting off BP meds as my BP drifts back down to normal levels. Off ALL diabetes meds now for ~ 6 months.
Wonderful!!! I'm so happy for you!! 🌺
How? Please explain in more Detail..about your strategy, food, and changes please
I have a PCP who is like this doctor. But the board looks over their shoulder. She has to ask us to do things that are not a good treatment plan. I refuse and then we can go on to a GOOD plan B. I've seen doctors at the hospital so frustrated when they can't say what they need to say. I may be wrong, but off record, this is what I've learned! I think new doctors would love to learn more of diet, relationships with patients, and more.
It's horrifying what the "standard of care" is for many conditions that can be managed by lifestyle changes.
@@RebeccaRaven You are absolutely correct! Looking at the test books of new doctors, I'm horrified. And after a while, many do keep up with research, but some do not. We, as patients must be as vigilant as the person treating us. I am thankful for those who understand what we eat is what we are. Thank you for that validation.
Medical Peer Pressure makes Puppets out of Dr.s & Patients.
Thank you Scher and Dr. Paul! Super enlightening! I've been following low carb and fasting for the last 10 months. I lost 40 lbs and dropped two BP meds. Your messages about low carb and diabetes is so important. There are more diabetics and pre diabetics out there than not. Dr. Paul, your strategy with CGMs is very smart and gives patients a feedback loop to reinforce good behavior. Glucose is decent proxy for insulin in a pinch to give you feedback. Dr Paul, I also have to say that your smile and attitude are infectious :) Take care and good work to both of you 😀
Thank you so much
I like Dr. Paul's statement that she switched from numbers game to community practice.
Congratulations and keep going!
Dr Paul is a perfect example of ‘medical care provider’
Hopefully, she becomes the norm.
I just wanna share that when i briefly mentioned low carb to my doctor, suprisingly he did not try to deny it, and he said it's fine. And if i remember right i think he said something along the lines of cholesterol is not a problem for as long as you don't have unhealthy inflammation. Intresting stuff right there.
Fantastic interview and such an important one too. Hope everyone shares this with their doctors.
Love Dr Bhakti Pual's energy.
maintenance-reset-rescue~A Health Care Gem~ Video and Dr. Paul ~My takeaways for me are...move it but move the fork w caution. For me... the strategic or placement of carbs is an ongoing experiment and challenge as a type A trail runner. If in the future if we were to have a Surgeon General like this with a national 20 to 30-minute talk{ monthly} The Food Industry would be forced to change....for the good! Thanks for inviting the guest..I burned extra calories just watching and feeling the Doctors enthusiasm. Protein may be a bit tricky given some of the research and excess protein spill off as in my opinion OMAD. Her toothpaste brand would be wise to think of her in a commercial. Exactly...really enjoyed it. ~Thnx both Docs!/ Happy Healthy NY2all!
What a smart and pleasant Dr Paul. I wish I had her as my doctor. I've had to get my own information to reduce my numbers with intermittent fasting, keto, etc and reduce my mess.
I like her approach to diabetes. Since being diagnosed as a T2D with an initial A1c of 9.8%, I've been focused on the "Blood Sugar Number" trying to get that number to normal (80-100) number. My Aic is now in the 5.4-5.7 range. I am now starting to focus on a range of "Blood Sugar Numbers" instead of obsessing over a static number. Originally, I had setup a range for myself of 85-150 which I have since changed to 80-130.
I was trained by the same principles as Dr. Paul….then I developed DM2. I had to relearn treatment plans. This makes me think that there’s hope for those who won’t follow the “get worse, take insulin, get sicker, die” plan.
Thi was an amazing interview. I am 75, physically active, (strength and cardio) keep my carbs low, and have a huge problem keeping my bs numbers down. I wear a continuous blood sugar monitor which I discovered for myself. Doctors don’t want me as a patient because I know a lot. I would love to have a health partner in my life like Dr. Paul.
Dr Paul is simply brilliant.I learnt so much from this interview. Thankyou both of you.!!
What is working for you for diabetes Remission? Food u recommend and those to avoid?
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Another excellent interview with an awesome doctor! Thank you!
A newly diagnosed type2 in 2006, I was immediately treated with Insulin. I didn’t know any better. I was treated by an Endocrinologist who had a nurse practitioner. I found out later, she had included me in a study of closely controlled blood sugars . I would calculate how much insulin to take based on grams of carbs,ie 5 units per 15 grams of carbs. This kept my A1C about 6.8.
I’m furious to have learned I was never given a lifestyle choice. I fact I was counsel by ADA to consume 240 grams per day: 60 at three meals and 30 each for two snacks.
Bad “medical” advice or Treatment. For 10 years now I can’t get a doc to support low carb or keto lifestyle.
I feel your disbelief and pain! Im grateful to my God Jehovah for brave Dr.s like my Dr Thomas Peatman who referred me to Diet Dr. It feels horrible to be lied to. Please keep going forward changing the wrong mindset. Enjoy the journey...keep Dr.s who genuinely care about you 🌺
Thanks to Biden who works for pharmaceuticals
Kathie, the doctor of the future is YOU the patient so don’t look for a Dr but start following Keto diet & u will see gr8 results & come off medication.
Oh my God, I wish to find a Doctor Like this … really enjoyed this conversation and just feeling like meeting her in person to worship! Regards. Wondering.. How to forward this video to my Dr. to explain, what kind of service I am looking for ?!
Breath of fresh air, I’m a type 2 and this provides all kind of new information. Thank-you❣️
Great interview! I think it's so interesting how many doctors learn from their patients!
It seems like time in the waiting room could be better utilized with content on tablets or the patients' own phones.
I am not diabetic but thank you both so much! This was a crazy Good video :)
I am living in Trinidad how can I get in touch with Dr. Paul she is very knowledgeable I am a diabetic type 2 for the past 32years and I have need to get off and go back to normal thank you very much
Brilliant ‘ thank you both ! Diet doctor is a great Chanel for functional medicine
Thank you….really great info….and wow…Dr. Paul? What a gem.
I love Dr. Paul's approach to practicing medicine!!
Wow! What an innovative method of “ doctoring” . Love the zoom appt idea. Very smart!
Excellent discussion by Dr. Paul on Diabetes. She has cleared many doubts about food habits, which diabetic patients usually follow.
OMG, she's so wonderful. Just watching and listening to her has half-cured my insulin resistance.
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This podcast was very informative and helpful. Giving great motivation in taking care of myself.
Awesome perspective Dr Paul. Taking a holistic and personalized approach is exactly what is needed to make someone's life better. You are a rockstar. Keep going 👏
Your Giving Hope Doctor
The best, simple and easy, educational, and breaking down to easily achieve the goals, thank you, Dr Paul,
My sincerely appreciation to the host who has brought in such a wonderful physician she is telling the truth holy truth and nothing but the truth and I appreciate that The other doctors that they just write pills they are pharmaceutical agents and salesman for the pharmaceutical company not real doctors thanks again
Good presentation from boarded individuals. So much noise out there that just gets some clients into trouble.
This doctor is a metabolic rock star!
This doctor have a wonderful approach to achieving healthy lifestyle. Thank you doctor Paul.
Very good information thank you so much.
diet doctor is one of the best channel
Thank you for the interview and video.
I am a T2D who is managing glycemic control with intermittent fasting, exercise and metformin. I do feel that at times it would be nice to have a rescue drug when you binch at times, like an SOS. I am wondering if SGLP2 inhibitor can be used as an SOS drug for those occasions?
very good i information . thank you both dr
If I’m not a physician, can I take the course ?
Information and handouts works very well with self motivated people. That might be the question to ask people. Many people don't care if they live or die. As long as fhey can get pain meds or anti-depressants then people can be comfortable with their life styles.
i love diet doctor, Greetings from Egypt
السلام عليكم اخي احمد اختك من المغرب هل ممكن ان تلخص لي الفيديو لاني لا افهم اللغة الانجليزية وجزاك الله كل خير
@@dalalghali1623 والله صعب بس بالمختصر اتباع نظام منخفض الكربوهيدرات مع صيام متقطع ممكن يوءدي للشفاء من السكري النوع الثاني دي طريقه العلاج المتبعه من الدكتوره
Excellent interview 👏 👌 👍
Thank you Dr. Paul for sharing your experiences and your solutions. Ì have subscribed for help. I have noticed that my fingers and toes are a bit numb at times but not certain of the reasons. Any suggestions. Would appreciate any info to alleviate a further progression of the disease.
I’ve been type two diabetic for last 25+ years! Though, I never had to take insulin, I wa on daily intake of tablets! I changed my lifestyle; started doing regular exercises, alternating between cardio and strength training. I also went on vegetarian ketogenic diet and have sort of “reversed” my diabetes. If I eat high carb foods, my glucose levels WILL go up and I’ve to take metformin and sometimes even a small dose of glymepyride to bring it down. I don’t think I can completely or truly reverse my T2D i.e where I can eat a whole mango like I used to in my younger years. But with vegetarian ketogenic diets, I’ve been able control my blood glucose and have been mostly off of all my meds!
meenatube,
That's great! Congratulations! I'm very happy to hear that you were able to do this. Would you mind telling me if you do eat legumes, rice, roti, and bread etc? Thank you very much and God bless 🙏
@@skinnydee1886 unfortunately, I can’t tolerate much of legumes, rice or Roti. I eat a very small quantity of legumes occasionally, hardly any rice( parboiled basmati rice with low glycemic index) and zero Roti. The only bread I can tolerate is one slice of keto variety of breads. My diet mainly consists of lots of salads, lots of diabetic friendly vegetables and berries and certain fruits like kiwis and apricots. I take low carb protein drinks (I blend with soy milk) daily. I eat some Greek yogurt and some low fat cheeses. I’ve completely stopped taking any caffeine.
@@meenatube
meenatube,
I do appreciate you responding so quickly. Why did you stopped taking caffeine; does it raise blood glucose? Please let me know; thank you and God bless 🙏
@@skinnydee1886 no no, caffeine doesn’t raise my sugar but if I take tea or coffee by itself, the caffeine affects me more…increased acid production and gave me jitters, so I had to eat something along with caffeinated drinks and that unnecessarily increased my food intake (even though I wasn’t really hungry for food). So, I decided to completely stop drinking tea, coffee or any soda.
@@meenatube
Ok thank you. I stopped drinking sodas, using sugar and honey 20 years ago; I don't use any sweeteners either! I asked because I usually have original Nescafe and sometimes Orange Pekoe tea with breakfast but only at breakfast! Thanks again.
Very informative.... challenging the diabetes myths....I hope for similar information for thyroid...
Dr u are a very sincere person I listened to you on the show and I will like to get in touch with you how is that possible I am living in Trinidad is that possible I am a diabetic for the past 22years I try many different types of things and I am still on medication please I need your help thanks
You can find Dr. Paul's contact information here. www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/doctor/bhakti-paul
What is the bad and unsafe body mass index (especially low) for a diabetic person? And so one should not go below that number.
What an excellent pod cast with Dr. Paul n Diet Doctor. How do we get in touch with Dr. Paul
Alot of Drs are doing Direct Primary Care where you pay a membership and they take fewer pts and do spend more time with you. I love mine as i don't have insurance. I get my meds right there too.
I tried a ketogenic diet for months and it didn’t help my Type 2 Diabetes at all. I could not even get my ketone levels very high. I think the high fat levels in the keto diet made me more insulin resistant. So frustrating. I don’t know what to do
Wow !!! I did all but unfortunately all by myself. I started low carb, insisting having CGM and get off the insulin and other meds by losing 40 lbs. the suggestions or guidelines did NOT come from my doctors at Kaiser. They didn’t talk to me about low carb or do more eat less or calories in / out. They didn’t tell me why I have done all and failed miserably by losing almost my left eye. Of course there was no hesitation on giving me more and more and more medicine. My doctor still doesn’t like or even approve what I am doing and I can see she is waiting for I told you so moment. I have nothing to lose anymore except weight. I am not even mad at them for giving me wrong advice. Although I can’t believe they -the whole Kaiser system- didn’t know better. Obviously now I am on my own and I think this way is better for everyone.
How to get in touch with this doctor to get help please. I am very impressed
Thanks a lot Dr. Paul 4 months ago I was diagnosed with pre- diabetes the news were given over the phone and told me not to eat sugars and no carbohydrates and that was it I’m losing wait fast and don’t know how to control it, I was not that big, please I need an advise !
I am type 2 diabetic,uncontrolled. I am pure vegetarian, no eggs, no fish. I am having problems with hair loss, tinglinging in my legs and generally feel unfit. Please recommend me how do I start to put things normal
Why on Earth are CGMs not sold over the counter? What possible harm could come to anyone from using them?
You can but CGM on line. Several companies sell them.
@@iammisskriss Please let me know the name of one. I've never found one.
@@norm1320 I have used Veri. Technically you need a prescription, but you fill out questionnaire that’s all.
@@iammisskriss Just wondering... Are you in the U.S.? I just searched Amazon again and can't find a single CGM.
Does Dr. Paul see patients via zoom who are not living in her state, or is there a list of doctors by state that practice this type of diabetes management? My type 2 is under control (A1c
We have a directory of low-carb friendly physicians on our website.
www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/doctors/
Cutting edge? Dr Fung has been teaching this for years and has published several books.
What CGM do you recommend?
Mine has been completed reversed without a single pill. It truly works. I feel empowered to be my own solution.
Please 🙏 explain your strategy,food, solutions that worked for you..
Please help others with your experience, success, things to Avoid
What food, vitamin, minerals, herbs, strategy, exercises working for you, please? For Diabetes Remission Please
This guide should be helpful for you! www.dietdoctor.com/diabetes
Before the appendectomy I always check my FBS (it's always below 90) but after the surgery my FBS goes to 115-118. it's been 4mos now and nothing has changed. What could be the possible reason for this?
Dr Paul hit that one out of the park.
How i can enrol for Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction Course?
Here's a link to the CME course on our website.
www.dietdoctor.com/cme
@@dietdoctor Indebted by your prompt response
Wheat from the chaff if you will. You Are Honored for your Integrity So so Much
Thank you so Abundantly
Food type is very vital to control the diabetes but can never be reversed in complete .
def enjoyed this episode!
Very interesting perspective!
As a t2d who went from 13 to 5.5 a1c I wish cgms were easy to get.
I finally got one after the 5.5, but I gave to pay for it myself. But unfortunately I haven’t had a great experience with them. 2 of 4 failed. And I drops one and the needle popped out. Uhg.
Amen glad you got your sugars down , what did you eat?? Did you intermin fast??
How long took your bs to come down
@@sheriwal1514 it took me only 4 months to go down from 13 to 6.4 (pre diabetic range), the it took another 8-9 months to get to 5.5. I got complacent.
I think I got too into too many “keto” produced foods instead of sticking with the real food.
Good luck on your journey.
@@sheriwal1514 eggs meat fish is how I started then I hit off track with keto produced foods. Now I’m mostly back to the basics and internet orang fasting. Never more than two meals a day. And many days with only one.
And coffee.
@@metjetfan23 thank you so much so now you eat less keto products and cleaner foods I know the keto products are consider processed, best wishes going forward Iam just starting very strick eating my A1c is 13 I’m freaking out did you have any issues in the beginning?? Any tips appreciated 👍
Thank you 😊 👍🏻🤗
Hey doctor kindly tell me what to eatin daily meal adiabatic with thyroid
great What indian patients to do online or what.i am newly diagnosed with no medicine
Treatments are more profitable, than cures.
Cures are more profitable than prevention.
If we take low carb diet then our body takes energy from fat.... is it effects liver and gallbladder for adiabatic and how much minimum carbs should take a diabetic person ?
Is strict diet good for a diabetic patient?
Keeping carbs low is best for diabetics. It allows the body to recover from insulin resistance and reverses a multitude of problems. It can take a few weeks for the body to adapt to low carb so be sure to increase electrolytes to avoid feeling tired and sluggish. Most diabetics can reverse in a matter of months. Healthy fats and protein are your friends. Carbs are not essential but are ok in moderation as long as they come from whole natural foods. Nothing processed and it’s best to avoid grains. Stick to vegetables and small amounts of berries like strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry. No tropical fruit. fructose is hard on the liver like alcohol. You’ll feel so much better even before any noticeable weight loss. Also, lowering carbs will minimize or negate the need for diabetes medication. Best to let your doctor know you are cutting down on carbs though many doctors still push carbs as essential which is patently false. Your liver manufactures glucose quite effectively from fat.
@@fusedchromosome9350 What food, vitamin, minerals, herbs, strategy, exercises working for you, please? For Diabetes Remission Please
@@fusedchromosome9350 100 gm to 150 gm carbs are good to reverse type 2 diabetes? I am talking 125 gm carbs, 30 gm fat and 70-80 gm protein and also doing nitric oxide dump exercises there times a day, now my BMI is about 24....am I going in right direction to reverse my diabetes?
Can you guide a patient like me living far away ? I m in Pakistan. Can you enlist me as your patient?
Love to you both ❤
Life changing!
She comes across as such a lovely lady. Wish she could be my doctor.
Why most doctors arent this involved with their patients is because they just want to get paid without having to actually do any work. This is the problem with most people not just doctors, no one takes pride in their work or really care.
That was a great interview.
too bad so many of us has had to learn the hard way
What are CGMs
All the information can be presented in 5minutes. Nothing about medications except insulin. Nothing about what causes insulin resistance and exactly how to reverse it.
Do traditional yoga and asanas. Do Supta Vajrasan for diabetes especially. It stimulates the cells in the pancreas and control the insulin levels and also help in regeneration of the cells.
Why add back carbs? Why give dangerous drugs (unless the patient is non compliant)? Goal should be to become a fat adapted fat burner. I have controlled my T2D for 24 years this way on a keto diet. It saved my future.
Folks still aren't sold on the beneficial properties of eating low carb and just how much it could help. Folks just don't want to give up eating junk food and would rather take a pill and keep eating garbage.
The only question is how does she bill?
Damn this woman is like sunshine i bet if you go near her you get your daily does of vitamin D
Why dose your cholesterol ldh go up when u on low carb diet. I am type 2 thanks if any one help