The KETO DIET Is TERRIBLE for Your DIABETES HEALTH? - Dr Westman Reacts

Are you considering the Keto diet for managing your diabetes? Hold on a second! According to recent claims, the keto diet might not be as good for your diabetes health as you think. In this video, renowned physician and low-carb diet expert, Dr. Westman, reacts to this claim and breaks down the science behind it
If you or a loved one has diabetes, this video is a must-watch. Dr. Westman shares his extensive knowledge on how the Keto diet can impact blood sugar levels, insulin sensitivity, and overall health outcomes for people with diabetes

[hardtruth]

I’m 60 yo male that had a quintuple bypass in 2019. Never had a heart attack or any cardiac issues. They caught the blockages via a random CAC score. Since then I’ve eaten 3 years of Keto and a year of carnivore. I’ve lost 200lbs, my A1c is 5.2, fasting glucose is 100, triglycerides are 60, hdl is 60, ldl is 105, BP averages 117/72 and I’m off of all 12 prescriptions that my “doctors” had me on for 30 years. I don’t think they have a clue what they are talking about.

[debbiesue]

I am the only one in my family that switched to a keto lifestyle . I am also the only one who DID NOT become diabetic. Proof enough for me it works!!

[touchofgrace]

What those guys were saying is akin to saying that if someone doesn’t drink alcohol for a long time their tolerance to alcohol drops so abstinence is bad and they should continue to drink high amounts of alcohol to maintain a high tolerance to it.

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Even a sports massage therapist like me can see the fallacy in that.

[johanna]

I was diagnosed DT2 over fifteen years ago, and A1c fluctuated between 6.2 - 7. After doing keto for the past year and a half, I lost 80 lbs., and A1c is 4.6.

[StevenCroft]

You remain so calm. It is so frustrating to listen to the critics. They truly believe they are correct.

[jerseyjim]

My only regret about going low carb is that I didnt do it 30 years ago before all the damage from prediabetes/insulin resistance was done.

[jasonwaters]

I started Keto easter monday limiting 50 grams carbs a day while doing a "clean" version and continuing lots of workouts. 24 hour Glucose down from 6.3 to 5.2 in 4 weeks. Awsome! Thanks Dr. Westman I have read your book and watched these videos along with many others and some of the lit. You are a huge help. Hope to meet you some day.

[iss]

I appreciate your calm, reasonable explanations. This is very helpful.

[Mrs.TJTaylor]

Why would ever want to go back to eating the improper diet that made me pre diabetic? I’m healthy and happy. I take no medications at 70 and I eat the best, most nutritious food on the planet. Nope, keto/carnivore for me forever!

[jobrown]

I've noticed the difference in how soon after a meal I begin to get hungry. When I've had a meal with some carbs in it I get hungry sooner than if I have a more satiating protein and some fat meal with very little carbs. And I am fat adapted.

[suzannekazmiruk]

I don’t have a problem with plant based folks, I have a massive problem with lying.

[nancycapone]

Just signed up for 7 day challenge and I cannot wait. So excited.

[maryannehill]

Unfortunately because of these misunderstandings so many people get bamboozled and all the correct information gets muddled. Thank you Dr Westman for addressing the imbalance. 🙏

[ryanphan]

I’ve tried “mastering diabetes” recommendations low fat, healthy Whole Foods, basically the plant based diet. For a good 3 months. My A1C did not improve it actually got worse, I grew more hungry, needing to eat every two hours.

Ever since getting my labs back I’ve decided to go all in on the keto / carnivore diet aka the proper human diet! It’s been nearly two and a half months, I feel ten times better. I’m not hungry all the time. Less anxiety. I eat eggs butter and bacon every very morning with an avocado on the side. Low carb keto is the way.

“Mastering diabetes” is snake oil and a disservice to health patients.

[kathiedavisson]

Super excited about the challenge! All signed up❤

[tobebtobe]

I've been waiting for you to cover these guys! Bravo!

[AndreaAdac-nature]

Dr. Westman reactions are the best. Period!

[-FernandoMoura-_-]

*I had very high blood sugar I only managed to improve my health when I found a WONDERFUL treatment, if you want to know about it, I left the video in the comment reply*

[claudia]

I’m 53 years old - I’m sort of keto/carnivore. I do prioritize protein. I do eat low carbs but I eat nuts. I eat 2 Brazilian nuts daily for selenium that my thyroid needs. I try to eat berries as my dessert. I was able to get down to the same weight I was 8 years ago. I lost more but like I said I was sort of on this diet. I need to be stricter with my carbs. I just started to take inositol to help because I’m close to menopause. I really only eat Mexican food & pizza as the “bad foods” once in a while. I still try to prioritize protein. I’m the only one on keto so I don’t really have a good support system. That said, I am healthier then I was 8 years ago. I made lots of small changes like avoid sodas, ultra processed foods. No keto bars etc. I’m a work in progress. I need to make more changes if I want to continue to be healthy.

[russellcollins]

You can't cure a fire but you can take away the fuel.