Dr. Sarah Hallberg - 'Low Carbohydrate Diet for Type 2 Diabetes Reversal'

Dr. Sarah Hallberg received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 2002 and practiced as a primary care physician for eight years before becoming the medical director and founder of the Indiana University-Arnett Health Medical Weight Loss Program. She is board-certified by both the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hallberg also has a Master’s and Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Illinois State University and has worked as a fitness trainer and instructor.

Dr. Hallberg is currently the Medical Director at Virta Health. She also created the Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program at Indiana University Health Arnett and serves as its Medical Director. She is an adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Hallberg is an expert in diabetes care and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Clinical Lipidology and also a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist from the ACSM.

[michaelmayes]

I was so sad to hear this wonderful woman passed away. What an angel of health care.

[patriciaerving]

This woman was a great blessing to us. It sadden my heart that she is gone. She has given me so much knowledge of how to eat to live and reverse my type 2 diabetes.. We need more doctors like her who do the real healing of the body.

[eliyanongusa]

I used to fear getting diabetes because my grand parents had them, my Aunt died at 48 due to diabetes complications and both of my parents are diabetics too. At 23, I’m seeing signs already like food hangover, uncontrollable thirst, I was hungry all the time and the list goes on. Now, I felt empowered with this knowledge that I am able to take control of my health, weight and life.

[kathleendexter]

Dr. Hallberg helped me save my life...twice.

I found her 2015 TEDTalk after researching how to reverse the Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis for both my son and myself (our A1Cs were over 9 in June 2016). That video helped both of us (and my entire family) walk the Keto path. A year later, after a 40+ pound weight loss (each), the Stage 3, Class C HER2+ tumors were located in my breast and right ancillary region. I’d never stared at death like that before but when my oncologist told me how grateful he was to be signing off on curative therapy instead of palliative care, it truly hit home.

I was 352 pounds on a 5’8” frames and wearing 38-42 dress size. I had bariatric surgery (gastric lap band) in April 2007 and lost 50 pounds in four (4) months. It was not successful as I found it much easier to eat a lot of food in conjunction with a good amount of hot liquids (hot coffee or tea) to relax my esophagus. A lot of simple carbs, from ice cream to pastas, were no issue but when it came to eating the food I was supposed to eat due to my anemia, I was constantly blocked. I had the lapband removed 8 years later. With no restriction, I ate and ate.

There was NO control.

Carbs ruled my life and I felt horrible. Keto and Low Carb helped me save my life.

My antigen numbers are at their lowest. I now understand, now that I’ve faced the hardest battles in my life, experienced physical discomfort to a point where I was nearly tired of trying, that food isn’t worth it.

Now, a 20:4 Time Restricted Feeding and Ketogenic Lifestyle are putting things into perspective for me.

Life is Good.

I adore you, Dr. Hallberg.

I am so thankful of your tireless work and energy you put into helping people save their own lives. God Bless you. ❤️

[thomaskeets]

I have been on keto and intermittent fasting for 4 years now and continue to keep my diabetes in reversal. Current A1C is 5.4 and continues to fall with every blood test check.

[carriesullivan]

As a nurse I really enjoyed this lecture. As someone who is prediabetic at a normal weight and BMI I am thankful to find this. Low carb eating is the only way for me.

[maxibake]

RIP Dr Sarah Hallberg. Condolences to her Family, Friends, & all who knew her. 🙏

[MuzzaC]

ok, so I don't know if everyone will believe this, because I don't and neither do my doctors. I was told 5 weeks ago that for the first time my blood tests showed I was diabetic. I have had a kidney transplant so I have blood tests every 3 months. My HbA1c was 8.1. I found this video the next day, downloaded an app to track my carbs and went hard, some days they were in single digits, but stayed below 30g every day. I did another blood test after just over 4 weeks and got the results today. I'm officially in remission, the test came back at 6.4!

[rickgiernoth]

I usually don't post, but I wanted to share because I was inspired by some of you in these comments. Three months ago my doc said I was at A1C 6.4 and a high fasting rate of 157 blood glucose. I gave low carb a shot, 20 net carbs per day. Today, I got new results after the low carb. 5.1 A1C, 101 glucose. My cholesterol went down 31 points, my triglycerides went down 153 points and I lost 40 lbs. I was slightly over the limit on my liver panel, so I will address that, but those weren't over the top, probably some fatty liver is what I was told.

[neatoketo]

I've been waiting to hear the two year Virta Health results, and they're just as good as I anticipated! Great work Dr. Hallberg! I'll always be forever grateful for her Ted Talk that led me to keto 3.5 years ago.

[KETODiamond]

Keto sure did reverse type 2 diabetes for me, and within just a few months! So thrilled with my current health and life!

[rhiannonjoy]

she was a REAL doctor. sad she passed away. I wish more doctors were REAL.

[karenmcneill]

Brilliant talk!!! I love Dr Sarah's enthusiasm and her emphasis on patient choice. She knows what she is talking about. Such a change from the Docs I see.

[caroldees]

Wish this speech could be shown on TV!! It's so important for everyone! Very easy to understand!!

[michaelalpine]

I am saddened to learn that this beautiful and giving person has passed away. My love and sympathy to her family.

[jerrydodgin]

If you are overweight type 2 as I was, now down 45 lbs a1c 5.9 weight 165. It took me 4 months of carnivor OMAD to get here. You can do it. :)

[JesusChristisKingandLord]

Wow! I love how she is so passionate about helping people. Since March 1, I've been on IF and LC. Thank you for this video!!!! Watching from the Philippines.

[ravingcyclist]

Excellent presentation! LCHF has worked for me for over 1 year. It's good to finally see official acceptance.

[shelly]

Wow...that’s pretty much crystal clear, in your face info. Thank, doc !

[georgerydberg]

29 years T2D and then went keto. No insulin, numbers around 100 and A1C of 5.5. Quit insulin in 1 month.