How to STOP Prediabetes from Turning into Diabetes

Here’s how to stop prediabetes going into diabetes. This is important.

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Healthy Ketogenic Diet and Intermittent Fasting:

Timestamps
0:00 Stop prediabetes going into diabetes 
0:25 The difference between prediabetes and diabetes
1:30 A closer look at blood sugar and insulin 
3:15 Insulin resistance 
5:00 What you could do 
5:25 The test you need that’s never done 
6:13 Symptoms of insulin resistance 
8:19 Other problems with sugar 

Today we’re going to talk about how to help stop a person from going from a prediabetic state to a diabetic state. This is a very important concept. 

The difference between prediabetes and diabetes has to do with your blood sugars. 

• With prediabetes, your blood sugars are around 100-125, with an A1C of 5.7-6.4%. 
• With diabetes, your blood sugars are 126 and greater, with an A1C of 6.5% or greater. 

When we’re talking about diabetes type 2, we’re talking about the elevation of sugar in your blood. A normal blood sugar level should be about 80. This is equal to about 1 tsp of sugar in all of your blood. Your body can make this sugar itself. You don’t need to consume any sugar. The average person consumes about 31 tsp of sugar every day (including carbs).

Insulin acts as a filter that keeps excess sugar out of the blood. The body does not want high amounts of sugar in the blood. Your body considers excess sugar to be very dangerous. 

If a person is consuming a lot of carbohydrates and eats frequently, they could have a huge amount of insulin being released. This insulin is working very hard to keep the sugar down. But, high levels of insulin are toxic to the body as well. So, your body starts to reduce insulin by creating resistance. This is called insulin resistance. 

The problem is that the body still has to keep the blood sugar under control, so it begins to produce more and more insulin to try to keep the sugar at a normal level. This could go on for a long time until, eventually, the pancreas is exhausted and can’t pump out that much insulin. 

At this point, if you keep consuming carbohydrates and eating frequently, the blood sugar is going to go up. This happens because the insulin is going down. Over time this could turn into diabetes. 

To help avoid all of this, you can cut out the carbs and start doing intermittent fasting. 

Doctors are focused on blood sugars. They typically do not measure if you have insulin resistance. 90% of people that are prediabetic don’t even know. 

If you look down and you can’t see your feet, you may have insulin resistance. 

Symptoms of insulin resistance:
• Frequent urination (even at night) 
• Brain fog
• Can't go long without being hungry 
• Cravings 
• Tired after meals 
• Tingling feet 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand how to stop prediabetes going into diabetes.

[anncoster]

I've been pre diabetic for several years. I started Keto in June. I just had blood work done and my doctor was amazed. I am no longer pre diabetic. My triglycerides are also down. Yay for me!

[markcosgrove]

I'm a RN of over 20 years. I have studied nutrition for 33 years. Your videos should be taught in Medical and Nursing schools

[natureplantoils]

I don’t even need to go to medical school ! All I need is listen to Dr. Berg he makes things so simple to understand!

[caveman]

I did;
No Potatoes
No Rice
No Bread
No Pasta
No Sugar
for six weeks....my resting glucose went from 135 to 97. Haven't had my A1C checked but will do in a few months.
I feel so good.

[wkdravenna]

I'm confused why can't this be a lesson in high school? This should be in health class.

[jeffreywack]

I was prediabetic two years ago. Got serious about my health, implemented much of your advice (among others), and lost 80 pounds and all my labs are perfect now. I was told my entire life it was hereditary when it was really just family eating habits passed down generations. Boggles my mind in retrospect.

[thorgeiroddinbjorn]

I’m a grown man and I just got told by my doctor that I am pre diabetic and you have lifted a very heavy weight off me and I’m not going to lie I’m crying but out of relief thank you.. so so much your truly a great person thank you.

[SailingKnotShore]

I was diagnosed as diabetic last year... it didn't make sense, I was not overweight... 189 lbs. But numbers don't lie. I went kicking and screaming into using a meter... but I had to as I had a glucose of 486+ a year ago and a 7.8 A1c, Doc tried to put me on meds, but I went for a keto diet. It was hard as I have always had a sweet tooth (cookies, cake, donuts, sodas, more cookies). 4 months ago I was down to a 6.8 A1c and glucose levels of 180-140 (Doc tried to get me on meds again, but I thew out the prescription), 4 months after that I am now at a 5.2 A1c and 98-110 glucose levels and my weight was 184 lbs... all because I just changed my diet to keto/paleo. I found the comments in all the YouTube videos were very helpful for me so I am adding my experience.

[Prettipati]

I’m crying because this video and majority of your videos have helped me Today than all the doctors over the last 8 years. I wish I had come upon you years ago. May God help me reverse my symptoms/conditions.

[discipline]

I was 226 5 months ago with those symptoms. Changed my diet to Keto and I eat once or twice a day then fast at least 18 hours. I now way 176 pounds and feel much better. I do 4 simple exercises 4 times a week. 100 pushups, 100 leg lifts, 100 curls and I walk 1.5 miles at 3mph on treadmill. Less than an hour a day. I only shop the outside isles and the spice isle at the grocery store. The rest is poison.

[ironrose]

I’m now low carb and intermittent fasting. I feel so much better. I’m not losing a lot of weight but I’m trimming down. I’m so glad that I’m not hungry and not going to the bathroom all the time.

[manuelpaulino]

This Man has a deep understanding of how the Human body actually functions.. God bless him.

[MelRog]

Finally, a doctor we can trust, who cares about our health and well-being. Thank you, Dr. Berg!

[besozaridze]

I had type two diabetes and last year I completely reversed it. Last time my Hba1c was 4.8

[EpicWarDog]

A few years ago I was borderline diabetic now I have a 4.7 A1C ... Not to mention I feel energy after I eat lunch. Your knowledge is so advanced and appreciated. We love you Dr. Berg. Thank you for everything!!!

[HEARDIFFERENT]

You are a life saver. My favorite human.

[debpansier]

3 weeks ago I started Keto & Intermittent Fasting when my doctor said I needed diabetes medicine because my blood glucose was 151 and my A1C was 6.4. I was going to the doctor for uncontrolled blood pressure, it was 190/100 even on 3 meds. Now I lost 17 pounds in 3 weeks, got my blood pressure down to 135/75 and today my blood qlucose is 128. I am so excited to see what the future brings!!

[kidney]

Exceptional explanation, he can really make even the most complex concept look simple and easy to understand. Really important when it comes to diabetes and prediabetes. So many people could be saved just with a better prevention! So thank you very much Dr. Berg for raising the awareness!

[scottmcdonald]

I stayed on the no sugar an virtually no carb diet for four months (124 days). My H1c dropped from 5.9 (pre-diabetes) to 5.2 (normal). It is an awful diet (no bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, pizza, desserts, soups with any of the prior ingredients, or fruits. Yet, it did work for me. I hated every minute but it kicks ass.

[DrCaseyPeavler]

You are knowledgeable and a great teacher man. My patients asked me to check out your videos and they are right, you are doing a great job man! Keep up the good work!