142: Having Type 2 Diabetes Is Your Choice

In this episode, Dr. Steve breaks down the real cause of type 2 diabetes and the power you have to reverse it. He explains how insulin and glucose levels affect your body and why your diet is the key to controlling diabetes. From stress management to eliminating carbs, Dr. Steve outlines practical steps to regain your health and avoid medications that only mask the problem. Tune in to discover how your lifestyle choices can help you break free from the cycle of diabetes.

 

[00:01 - 10:35] Types of Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

Type 1 diabetes occurs when there is no insulin, causing high blood glucose.

Type 2 diabetes is due to insulin resistance from high insulin levels.

Insulin resistance means cells don’t respond to insulin, raising blood glucose.

The body stores glucose as fat and excretes it while cells become resistant.

 

[10:36 - 23:47] Glucose, Insulin, and Fat Storage

Insulin causes glucose to be stored as fat.

Carbohydrates raise insulin levels, promoting fat storage.

Low insulin allows fat burning for energy.

Reducing carbs helps burn fat and reverse type 2 diabetes.

 

[23:48 - 29:15] Glucose, Insulin, and the Body's Response

Stress and carbs raise glucose levels.

Insulin moves glucose into muscles and stores it as glycogen.

Muscles use glucose first, and then the liver stores it.

Excess glucose turns into fat and is stored as triglycerides.

 

[29:16 - 35:12] Diet and Insulin Management

Consuming carbs, especially plant-based, increases glucose and insulin.

A ketogenic or low-carb diet helps reduce insulin and reverse diabetes.

A carnivore diet avoids glucose spikes and promotes fat burning.

Reducing processed foods and carbs is crucial for managing insulin levels.

 

[35:13 - 41:10] Closing Segment

Medications only lower blood glucose but don't fix insulin resistance.

Type 2 diabetes can be reversed by dietary changes, not just medication.

Reducing glucose intake lowers insulin production and dependence on drugs.

Lifestyle choices, like managing stress and eating healthier, are key to managing diabetes.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“ If you quit eating glucose, then your body will quit producing insulin. Your insulin levels will come down, your glucose levels will come down, and if you quit eating the types of food that caused your blood glucose to go up, then your inflammation is gonna come down also.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“Type 2 diabetes used to be called non-insulin-dependent diabetes because they do, it is caused by food. It can only be cured by food.  You do not give somebody insulin for type 2 diabetes.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“You have 100% control over type two diabetes.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“ Type 2 diabetes is not a problem of too much glucose. It's a problem of too much insulin for too long.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

 

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