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Refuting the Guidelines – Episode 2618

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Episode 2618: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Drs. Laura Buchanan and Matt Calkins, who are refuting the guidelines regarding metabolic health and more.

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Refuting the Guidelines

  • They discuss various issues with some online “doctor” personalities. (2:00)
  • Laura and Matt are among several reputable doctors who are refuting the nutritional guidelines for children by the American Academy of Pediatrics. (22:30)
    • The AAP thinks a low-carb diet in children is nutritionally deficient and can cause disordered eating.
    • Multiple reputable doctors have spoken out against the AAP’s recommendations as many studies refute the AAP’s claims.
    • The current “standard of care” can increase blood sugar in children. (24:00)
    • The use of keto/low-carb is an option for therapeutic purposes. (31:00)
    • Jim Abrams and the Charlie Foundation are an example of the ketogenic diet being used for treatment.
  • James shares the current health statistics for children: 20% are obese, 30% are prediabetic, and 20% also have fatty liver disease.
    • NAFLD is now the leading cause of cirrhosis of the liver. (36:30)
  • Vinnie reviews some of the history of various health commissions over the decade. (42:00)
  • They review the current guidelines for Type 1 diabetes. (47:30)
  • Laura discusses the challenges of the recommended guidelines on kids with Type 1 diabetes, including a reduced lifespan.
  • Reducing carb intake can reduce the amount of insulin needed per dose.

Saving Medical Costs

  • Company Wellness Program that they have started doing. Laura shares the improvement results in various conditions in over 50 patients.
  • The employer is pleased as it no longer needs to pay out as much for medications monthly.
  • On average, this employer is saving $1700 per employee.
  • GLP-1s: What is their stance? (1:02:15)
  • Dr Laura Buchanan and Dr Matt Calkins are licensed in almost all 50 states to provide telemedicine. https://toward.health
  • IG/ X @laurabuchananmd
  • X @mattcalkinsmd

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Diabetes & Bad Advice with Dr. Ryan Attar – Episode 2231

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Episode 2231 – On this Friday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Ryan Attar and they discuss diabetes and bad advice that is given, pharmaceutical ads, and more.

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DIABETES & BAD ADVICE

  • Vinnie welcomes Dr. Ryan Attar to the show and they discuss how they are familiar with each other’s work. (2:00)
  • That chat a bit about documentaries and how information is handled by different groups. (5:15)
  • Vinnie asks Ryan about his background. (8:00)
    • Ryan gives his history of being a type 1 diabetic, and what he learned through being diagnosed.
    • He directly saw the benefits of a low-carb lifestyle.
  • Ryan mentions what his doctors said and how they gave him bad advice! (17:15)
    • Vinnie asks for the reasoning and they discuss things like the ADA and A1C.
  • This leads to a conversation about diabetes medications, advertising, and where it has gotten society. (21:40)
  • Dr. Attar is active on Twitter and tries to advocate for proper information. (31:55)
    • When he challenged a CEO from the ADA he was temporarily blocked.
  • They also discuss diabetes and bad advice they have witnessed regarding low carb for kids. (35:30)
    • Schools follow the government food pyramid, yet the percentage of obese and diabetic kids is rising.
  • They discuss several doctors whose careers have been negatively affected by telling the truth. (50:15)
  • Vinnie emphasizes how nothing will change as long as Big Food and Big Pharma are allowed to fund organizations like the ADA. (53:30)
    • Ryan gives an example of this between ADA and being sponsored by Splenda.
  • You can find Dr. Ryan Attar on Twitter, TikTok, and Youtube.
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A Diabetes Solution with Bethany McKenzie – Episode 1661

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Episode 1661 – Bethany McKenzie joins Vinnie for a second appearance on the podcast to talk her new documentary, A Diabetes Solution, treating Type 1 diabetes with a change in diet, trusting doctors, better blood sugar management, and more on this Friday show.

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BETHANY MCKENZIE

  • Bethany has been on the show before.
  • She also was in Vinnie’s documentary.
  • You heard her talking about changing her Type 1 diabetic child’s life for the better with diet.
  • People at first thought she was a little bit of a crazy mom, but now her kid is so insanely healthy and athletic that she’s showed how this lifestyle works.
  • She’s always trusted doctors, so the moment when she realized her diet wasn’t good for her child (or for her) blew her mind quite a bit.
    • Her husband is a doctor, after all!
      • He’s endorsed this wholeheartedly, too, though.
  • Check out her foundation’s website here, too.

A DIABETES SOLUTION

  • She is very proud of her documentary.
  • It is set for release on October 1st.
  • The documentary focuses on treatment of children with Type 1 diabetes.
    • She wants families to be able to make an educated dietary choice for their kids.
  • They started with their own funding, then supplemented to make it the best film they could.
  • The doc’s  Indiegogo page can be found here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/madness-the-cost-of-carbs-a-documentary#/faq
  • We’re calling it A Diabetes Solution because it’s a message full of hope.
  • Her son is a healthy athlete eating lots of meats and veggies and real food.
  • He’s no longer bogged down with carb spikes and the junk.
    • Brittany really believes if she could cook for people herself and show them, they’d be as content.
  • She now uses generic insulin for him when he needs it –– it’s different now.
    • Spikes are much slower, so he doesn’t need fast acting expensive insulin anymore.
    • He’ll always need insulin but it’s more manageable.

FAT DOC IS OUT

Keeping On Good Weight – Episode 1182

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 : Episode 1182 – Listener Nick T. joins Vinnie this Saturday, and the two talk living with diabetes, keeping on good weight, alcohol, the self-serving JDRS and more.

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KEEPING ON GOOD WEIGHT

  • Nick has been a Type 1 diabetic for over 20 years
  • Grew up eating a diet that resembled NSNG
  • Actually at a point where he tries to gain weight
  • When he eats sugar and grains, he loses weight
  • He needs to increase his fats
    • Avocado, eggs
  • Increase protein and workouts
  • He has to balance protein intake before during and after workout to make it have an effect
  • Insulin pump has to go into fat areas
    • He has trouble finding them – sometimes has to give his body a break
    • Prefers pump over injections
  • Put on three or four lasting pounds in a couple of weeks
    • Increase in protein made a big difference
  • Still feeling a bit fatigued — likely should up fats a little, may get better when more fat-adapted
  • Even though he’s always trim, he feels the difference when he’s being healthy or not
    • Does not drink alcohol – makes him feel awful as a diabetic when he drinks
  • It’s tough to be a diabetic
    • You can indulge, but a treat is a treat, not a staple
    • Must have good willpower

Low Carb Veganism with Dr. Carrie Diulus – Episode 1111

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 : Episode 1111 – Dr. Carrie Diulus, a vegan doctor, joins Vinnie today to discuss her work as a spine surgeon, low carb veganism, managing type 1 diabetes, and more on this Friday show!

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DR. CARRIE DIULUS

  • Dr. Carrie is a orthopedic spine surgeon
  • However, she takes a holistic approach
  • Doesn’t just operate and be done with patients
  • She advises them on healthy lifestyles, how to stay healthy, keep inflammation down, etc.
  • Arthritis and other spinal issues can be metabolic diseases (when they result from diet)
    • Like diabetes of the spine
  • Sports and adult degenerative practice primarily
  • She is herself a Type 1 diabetic
    • Uses ketogenic veganism and insulin management tactice to keep it under control
  • A duathlete
    • Hurt herself on a treadmill, helped her get into orthopedic work
  • She never really liked meat
    • Her mom also was vegan, but now eats meat and is essentially NSNG

LOW CARB VEGANISM

  • Dr. Carrie is a rare vegan doctor who does believe in the benefits of a low carb diet
  • Low carb veganism is totally possible!!!
  • This is how Dr. Diulus found her edge before she crossed a line too far one way or the other
  • Avoid inflammatory food with low carbs
  • When Carrie did CICO and plant-based food, she lost a lot of her hair
    • She initially reintroduced both meat and was eating low carb and her hair was back and she was healthy again
    • Now, she has incorporated low-carb into her veganism and it works great for her! Especially managing her Type 1
      • ADA didn’t work so she went back to low-carb
  • Body burning ketones as fuel – this is great!
    • Incredibly important inflammatory

Angriest Trainer 194: Furnace Creek 508 and Jenny Andrews Anderson

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna talk about the Furnace Creek 508 and Type 1 Diabetes with Jenny Andrews Anderson from design blog My Favorite And My Best.  Follow Jenny on Twitter here.