How to Naturally Reverse Insulin Resistance & Type 2 Diabetes | Dr. Jason Fung

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/HeX--GOnqRk Dr. Jason Fung (IG: @drjasonfung) is a physician, researcher, New York Times bestselling author and currently practices as a nephrologist (kidney specialist). He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, which provides the education, tools and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting. Jason recently released The Diabetes Code Journal: The Official Workbook for Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Through Healthy Eating and Fasting. In this episode, we discuss: What causes type 2 diabetes? The insulin resistance - diabetes continuum What is hyperinsulinemia? The underlying problem with type 2 diabetes The 5 markers of metabolic syndrome Does prescribing insulin fix type 2 diabetes? Insulin resistance takes 10-15 years to turn into type 2 diabetes Early signs of diabetic kidney disease Cholesterol is not the main cause of heart disease Type 2 diabetes is reversible Body mass index (BMI) is deceiving The process called de novo lipogenesis (DNL) Type 1 diabetes needs insulin treatment 3 ways to lower insulin naturally Ketosis is an ultra-low-carbohydrate diet Reducing calories doesn’t address the root cause of the problem Intermittent fasting is a powerful tool to control type 2 diabetes Does fasting impact the basal metabolic rate (BMR)? Fasting doesn’t cause muscle loss Show sponsor: LMNT Quicksilver Scientific ultimatehealth15 at checkout Related links: Dr. Jason Fung - The Diabetes Code Journal (book) Dr. Jason Fung's website Follow Dr. Jason Fung on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Listen or watch Dr. Jason Fung previously on TUHP (episodes #369, #380, #467, #496, #510, and #523) Dr. Jason Fung - The Diabetes Code (book) Dr. Jason Fung (books) David Unwin, MD Professor Roy Taylor Related episodes: Reverse Visceral Fat: Use These 5 Strategies to End Inflammation & Prevent Disease | Dr. Sean O’Mara (#565) These “Healthy” Foods Cause Weight Gain, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes (Avoid Them) | Prof. Tim Noakes (#564) Fasting Expert: The Complete Guide to Fasting (Do It Correctly!) | Dr. Mindy Pelz (#550) These “Healthy” Foods Lead To Insulin Resistance, Inflammation & Weight Gain | Dr. David Harper (#544) The Real Cause of Insulin Resistance & How to Fix It! | Dr. Robert Lustig (#542) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Spotify. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you’d prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you’re there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!