Insulin Causing FAT GAIN? (The SECRET To Why You’re Not Losing Weight)
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Hey everyone I’m Abbey Sharp welcome to Abbey’s Kitchen. In todays video, we will be talking all things insulin.
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Thank you so much for this video. As a type 1 diabetic, the messages that insulin makes you fat as been extremely damaging for my mental health. Although I am doing well now, these messages made me want to restrict my insulin which obviously over the long term was awful for my body. For any diabetic that needs to hear this, you will not gain weight by covering the carbs that you would eat in a normal size meal! What will hurt you is the increase in appetite from having chronic high blood sugar going into your next meal, this can make you gain weight, because you feel like a bottomless pit! So thank you Abbey for pushing back on this awful message!
I am also a T1 diabetic and agree with your sentiments wholeheartedly
Type 1 diabetics need their insulin! it’s so important for you to get the insulin to manage your blood glucose. Injecting a fixed dose of insulin does not act the same way as natural insulin secretion post meals and does not fluctuate as the food is broken down. As a pharmacy student, it breaks my heart to think that there are some diabetics who’re scared to take their medication to help them manage their blood glucose because they’re scared it could make them gain weight
Thank you so much for sharing. I’m so glad this video was helpful for you ❤️
Type 1 diabetes is a totally different animal from type 2. You couldn’t lower insulin production with type 1 because your body doesn’t make any.
I suffered from diabulimia for about 5 years from 2007 - 2013. I started off small deliberately missing injections to only injecting once a day (if my body was lucky). I’m supposed to inject 5-6 minimum. I lost a crazy amount of weight but I also became depressed, gaunt had no energy and slept all the time. My brother dragged me to A&E one day and I was told if I’d have left it two hours later things would be very different. I am now partially sighted in my left eye and my stomach muscles are paralysed (making my IBS even worse!) Scary thing is it could have been a whole lot worse! Luckily I found a way out. It was more of a mental illness due to other surrounding factors in my life than just wanting to be thin. It’s also not a medically diagnosable condition in the UK making it difficult to treat but if anyone is suffering please reach out to a doctor believe me restricting insulin is not worth the long term damage
OMG this is such weird timing! i’m studying pharmacy and we’re currently doing an endocrinology module about hormones and obesity, diabetes, etc. insulin resistance does play a role in weight gain, but our bodies are so complex and there are so many other factors that contribute to how we each store and lose fat. There’s other signalling molecules and agents secreted by adipose tissue that also stimulate and/or suppress insulin release, so it’s really not so black and white ! Thanks for the vid Abbey! Such a lovely way to help me go over something I’ve been learning about currently! x
That’s so interesting! Glad you found the video helpful 😊
As always, thank you for sharing this Abbey! You have really made my ED recovery journey a little easier through your insight and important messages. I have been documenting my journey on my own channel and really look up to you. Thank you ❤️
I’m so glad my channel has been helpful for you ❤️ thank you!
@@AbbeysKitchen u are the best abbey❤️
I feel the same way, Maddie! We'll get there
This video was much needed. You are taking down all the misconceptions about food, body, hormones, diet and lifestyle one step at a time and I am here for it. I have been following you for a couple of months now and I always seek out your comments on insulin as I myself have insulin resistance. When I saw the video title, I was so excited thinking it was targeting insulin resistance. I would highly benefit from a dedicated video on insulin resistance, how to increase insulin sensitivity and debunking some misconceptions. I find it extremely helpful to know what some of the insulin sensitivity increasing practices are so I can focus on adding to my diet instead of taking out (like you always say). Diet has been a very emotional journey for me for many years starting when I was only 14. The harsh language about food (and especially sugar) depicted by the medical professional I have been exposed to had me feeling like I was poisoning myself every time I ate a cupcake! This moral stigma needs to go because it only creates unhealthy eating habits and assigns moral values to food. Having a sweet tooth does not make anyone any less disciplined and absolutely says nothing about one's willpower. Thank you for voicing these opinions. Hoping you will see this and put this idea on your list of videos. Lots of love ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing! I’m so glad my videos are helpful for you ❤️
I would love it if you talked more about insulin resistance. It really slowed my weight loss down last year even with doing IE and exercising until I was prescribed Metformin. That has helped me tremendously in being able to lose weight consistently while following intuitive eating and exercising. I feel people really need to pressure their doctor's to test them for insulin resistance instead of just the A1C and glucose tests.
I can definitely put it on my list to discuss this topic in more detail!
Agree, I finally found a doctor willing to test my fasting insulin along with other things and not just my blood sugar. My blood sugar levels looked normal because my insulin was working overtime to keep it that way. Never felt more empowered now I have a doctor who listens to me and makes me feel in control again 👏
Intuitive eating and weight loss don’t go together lol. You’re already failing IE by mixing IE with your weight
@@JamesTaylor-cl4pq If you're obese like me you can definitely shed pounds with IE. I have lost 42 pounds already with IE. I don't feel deprived in the least and eat whatever I want. I have more energy and don't feel so bloated like I did when I was bingeing. So in my book I am winning. My success is not defined by your opinion.
@@OB1Emobi insulin production works, until it doesn’t. Just because your insulin in a ‘healthy’ test subject can manage a one time binge of pizza doesn’t mean it is designed to keep handling such an inflood of carbs and sugars over the long term.
This is one of the reasons diabetes type 2 develops. The poor pancreas is struggling to produce so much insulin and the body has no place for the storage of those carbs to go except for fat. And what isn’t mentioned much here, but the worst fat of all, is the one that surrounds critical organs and is called visceral fat. You can’t physically see visceral fat, but it engulfs the abdominal cavity and also attacks the liver, leading to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
I swear there was an actual 💡 that turned on in my head when you talked about eating during daylight hours. I usually don’t eat my first meal until noon or later. I’m going to experiment with eating earlier in the day and see what that does. Thanks Abby! Your videos are so good!!!
Thank you! Glad that was helpful 😊
I can confirm for myself. I eat at 9-10am to 3-4pm. I see better weight loss and bloat reduction etc. Than the more popular noon to whatever.
What specific video was this please? I'd love to watch it
@@NdatseNdomo it’s the video above. 🙂
I needed this!! I always try to force myself in to low carb bc eberyone says you’ll lose weight so fast but then I’m miserable! Love your videos so much 😍
Thank you for featuring this topic. Diabetics struggle with weight loss.
I’m glad this video is helpful!
As a type 1 I find my biggest challenge with weight loss is having to treat hypos and therefore coming out of my calorie deficit. The best advice I had on this was to track 200-300 calories of fruit pastilles/juice etc at the start of each day in case I need to use them. Then its already factored in.
@@AbbeysKitchen In my 50s, I've had my doctor jump for joy if I lose 6 pounds a year. A year, folks
i have a question - one of the biggest messages i’ve seen around insulin is that having it spike often (eating higher carbs and/or not fasting) causes an excess of insulin in your bloodstream and that’s where it can cause insulin resistance - kind of like making your body “numb” to the presence of the insulin and not using the sugar properly. keto pushers have made me worried about this in the past so i’d love for your take! i appreciate your videos so much 💛
It’s really not that simple and the general consensus is that it’s NOT sugar or insulin spikes that cause DM or IR but a more indirect association through inactivity and obesity. A healthy pancreas is designed to handle carbs no prob
@@AbbeysKitchen thank you 😌
Then why do athletes become insulin resistant despite being active and slim?? It couldn’t be eating the heart healthy high-carb diet, could it? I became insulin resistant as a teenage athlete. I have never been obese.
This is such dangerous misinformation. The strongest predictor of heart disease is diabetes. Diabetes is caused by excessive carbohydrate intake. You are contributed to the leading cause of death by spreading this stuff. This shit honestly makes me scared. We are never going to improve societal health if people don’t get beyond preconceived notions about the benignity of a HC diet.
And yes I think HC is great for like 20-30% of the population. The rest of us should be eating it in moderation, focusing on fatty fruits and nuts and LC-HF veggies. Because if we consume 250g carbs a day we will get diabetes.
It’s ducking insane to me that someone with PCOS is spewing this bullshit. My endocrinologist told me to eat low carb, and she actually has an MD!
@Beastbombshell this is 💯 truth.
@@skincarejerk6040 i’m referring to a normal balanced diet not restricting carbs, not necessarily a “high carb” diet, which is what i believe Abbey’s referring to too.
Can you please do a video on how working night shift (7pm-7am) affects our hormones and weight?
I was diagnosed with PCOS & insulin resistance via our infertility journey. Like many others commenting, I am taking Metformin & Inositol, but I never want to lean on them so I love that you are talking about the nutritional tools!
I have struggled for years with binge eating and am only now realizing that it's likely due to my diagnosis and insulin not absorbing as it should. I used to try skipping meals and did low-carb, but I only gained more weight back when I couldn't stick to it. But my cravings (and thus binge eating) decreased significantly when I started exercising regularly and eating healthy. For me that's: a lot of healthy veggies, plenty of protein, and yes- generally eating my foods 'in order'. Thank you for touching on this Abbey!
Were you able to lose weight too?
It should be worth mentioning in the pizza study, that by having those carbs with large amounts of fat ie the cheese, that probably helped to slow down the glucose spike as well
OMG YES on the metabolic flexibility! I often feel like I'm getting low blood sugar on long walks with the dogs, it just doesn't make sense because I have plenty of fat to get me through a couple miles (I'm 5'4" and 150lbs) but I start feel the effects of low blood sugar if I go for one of these walks and haven't eaten within a few hours.
I absolutely want that video of metabolic flexibility and inflexibility!!
I’m using time restricted eating to control my type 2 diabetes and it has made a huge difference in just a couple of weeks. I haven’t been able to tolerate any of the diabetes medications so I have to rely completely on controlling it through diet. Simply cutting out carbs would be nearly impossible since my diet is already very limited because I have to be on a low fiber diet and have a long list of food allergies.
Thank you for sharing. I completely understand why this would be difficult!
This video has set me mentally free, as a type 1 diabetic!!! Thx!!!
Thank you for this! I was wondering for quite a while now if I should try out low carb... but I love oat meal too much, hahaha. But now I understand why oats combined with some fat or protein make me super full for a very long time. It totally makes sense and confirms my weight loss of eating everything, including carbs but watching out for the amount of points/calorie intake.
Absolutely, I need carbs in my diet too! Thank you for sharing 😊
Would LOVE a video on Metabolic Flexibility! Love your videos!
Thank you! On my list 😊
Helpful… BUT, I’d rather see you debate physician MDs such as Jason Fung who has tested this with his kidney patients and has prescribed insulin for years! His insight is much more scientific. I have been doing intermittent fasting for months now and feel amazing. Not hungry or hangry, and food has zero control over me. Oh….and you do lose fat.
I’ll have a look, thanks for the suggestion!
You always say you will have a look at the doctors but never try to debate them! They welcome friendly debates with dietitians!
I do IF too and it has improved my health so much!
@@AbbeysKitchen I’ll admit, the one comment you made on the video that struck a chord was saying that people invested in IF are invested in a ‘fad’ . I am paraphrasing because I don’t remember the exact words, but it made it sound as if what you do (eating all day and even at night, if hungry) is the only way to eat. Just because you feel a little hunger, doesn’t mean your body is screaming for more food. It’s like saying, when lifting weights is hard and uncomfortable, that you need to give it up and only lift to comfort or not at all. A little discomfort is normal and healthy. In mental health, it’s called eustress. It’s a term for being stressed, but the stress is in fact motivating and productive.
IF is not a fad. In fact, many people practice it without consciously realizing it. If you eat during an 8 hour window during the day and quit eating early in the evening, by morning you can easily hit a 16 or 20 hour fast. That’s all there is to it! Of course for those interested in pushing further, for health or convenience, you can narrow the eating window more. For me, It personally doesn’t feel like punishment, and frankly saves tons of time on money, shopping and food preparation.
You mentioned that In IF most people cannot make up calories by skipping a meal or two. You simply can. In fact eating is more mindful because you end up eating a little more food during your eating window. When the right mindset is applied People truly invested in health and the practice/lifestyle also think more mindfully about the quality of the food eaten.
You also don’t mention about other benefits of fasting which surpasses calorie reduction and fat loss. The concept of autophagy is not new and continues to be researched. Autophagy, simply put, is allowing the body to focus on repair, regeneration, etc. during periods when it does not have to put the energy into food absorption and digestion. I’ve heard far more situations of intuitive eating failing miserably for people who simply are not in tuned to what eating for health is.
I'd love a short video on this topic buy in T1D and synthetic insulin use (and of course this affects some T2Ds too).
I can put this on my list to discuss!
Good video. My son got type 1 diabetes in January 2022.
It pisses me off when people like Dr. Fung claim you need to control incline through fasting or low carb to cause weightloss when it’s just not true
If someone for whatever reason has a hard time fasting or going low carb then they just think we’ll im fucked so I shouldn’t even bother
It fucks with peoples mind, you’re metabolism doesn’t slow down fast and especially not if you’re at a heavier bodyweight
Please make a video about metabolic flexibility. This sounds so interesting to me !! 🤓✨
I really love and enjoy your videos Abbey. You are great .Thanks a lot. 💜
METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY , yes, i vote for a video, it sounds very interesting
Very interesting!
One of your best videos with lots of valuable information! Thank You for sharing!
So glad it was helpful!
Omg I'm just so happy that you covered this topic! 🥰 🙌
I hope it was helpful!
@@AbbeysKitchen it absolutely was! 😊
Could you please do a review of Dr.Ken Berry and the keto/Carnivore way of eating. Thanks 😊
I wish I could like this video more than once. It is so good!!!
Thank you!
Truth!
Hi Abbey...I am a new subscriber to your channel, and found you on youtube last night reviewing WW which I was going to join when I could afford it, but I can't afford it and afford the foods I need right now (I am on disability, and a fixed income along with my husband). I am going to tell you a little bit about myself, so I hope you don't mind. I have some questions afterwards if you don't mind answering? I am 58 years old, and have type 2 diabetes, and have a HORRIBLE eating schedule and diet. My blood sugars are ALWAYS in the high 200's and low 300's due to my eating habits.
I go all day without eating because I'm just not hungry, but eat a dinner, and snack a lot at night...I know this isn't good. I have peripheral artery disease in my feet which I've had 5 stents in my left leg, and 2 in my right leg, and was in the Hospital this past January with a blood clot in my left leg, and it scared me tremendously to quit smoking, but I do Vape which I know is no better, but It's just hard for me to quit. Anyways I just got a new Doctor, and he said obviously I need to eat better because I am obese (175 lbs, 5'4", and I vape) He gave me a meal planning booklet with foods I can eat, and said I need to eat between 1500 - 1800 calories a day. I've never stuck to a diet long enough to lose and be at the weight I should be at...My goal is to hit 130 lbs someday.
I am on a lot of medications for my Blood sugar (Metformin, 2 different insulin pens, etc., along with other meds for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and too many more to list) I am a complete mess, and need help!!! In these list of food in the meal planner is white Rice at 1/3 cup, but I know having diabetes I should stay away from white foods like potatoes, rice, milk, etc... Can I still incorporate any of these in my daily eating with having diabetes? And if I measure what I can have of these would I still lose weight? I think all of this explaining of glucose, intermittant fasting, and so on just confuses the heck out of me, and I just need help so bad. I love most foods, but hate cilantro, brown rice, and just one vegetable which is green beans...I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but have been seeing a two ingrediant dough to make with self rising flour and Greek plain fat free yogurt.
If you could answer any questions I have and maybe point me to the help in finding out what I should do and eat I would greatly appreciate this. I hope its not asking too much from you because I know your a busy mom, and business owner, but maybe just a little guideline to point me in the right direction? Thank you... I enjoy watching you, and enjoy your knowledge and the funny clips you show in your videos which make me giggle a lot... I'm so sorry this is so long!
would you ever do a video on insulin and diabetes, and diabetes nutrition?
Its difficult because there's so many gimics, books, diets, fads that simply don't work (I'm looking at you Mastering Diabetes and Dr. Bernstein).
Thank you for sharing this informative video!
So glad it was helpful!
On another subject seems like you mastered those Dyson curls 😃😃😃
😂👍
Yes, please I am interested in a video on metabolic flexibility. Also - could you do one about losing weight during menopause?
I can put both of these topics on my list to discuss!
@@AbbeysKitchen Thank you, Abbey, I will look out for the videos.
Abbey can you do a video explaining tips for insulin resistant people like myself? 🙏🏼
I will put this topic on my list to discuss!
I'm interested in the metabolic flexibility video! Sounds cool 😎
On my list to do this!
would love a video on metabolic flexibility!!!
Absolutely!
Do you have any advice about what to try when nothing works, or how to talk about your weight loss goals with your support group? I find weight loss such a confusing, frustrating, and recently, demonized thing to do. I have been trying to lose a little bit of weight in order to make myself healthier for a next pregnancy after two miscarriages. I am clinically overweight. Every time I try, I'm never successful unless I restrict my calories lower than what my body needs for daily function (think 1200-1400 calories a day, with daily exercise), which isn't sustainable so I always gain the weight right back. I try to read books and resources from reputable places, but I still can't find something that works for me and all of the advice seems to contradict each other. I feel like you can find some resource that demonizes literally every single food or diet in existence. And while I appreciate the body positivity movement and I recognize that fat shaming and fat moralizing is still a very serious public health concern, when I try to talk about this with my support group, everyone just says I'm beautiful the way I am, I shouldn't try to lose weight, they get annoyed with me for wanting to and they think I've just bought into diet culture, and can be very dismissive about how I think my weight has impacted my overall health (I never had chronic heart burn when I was at a "healthy" weight, for example).
I’m sorry for your negative experience. Perhaps you would find my video about weight loss and sustainable nutrition helpful: m.th-cam.com/video/lDNbBQAHKdg/w-d-xo.html
Could you review Maryana Dvorska's what I eat in a day? She has a ton of videos on her fitness and diet journey!
On my list!
When your Ed is back and you need Abby's videos to fight it
I’m so glad my videos are helpful for you, I hope you’re doing alright ❤️
@@AbbeysKitchen Thank you so much☺️❤️
i always get so sad when i see youtubers get sponsored by better help. it just proves they don’t know who’s sponsor them and that they don’t to their research on said aponsor and are just in it for the money. better help is a scam site.
I have recently been eating like once a day for two weeks and I haven’t lost any single weight
Interested for you to review “bulletproof” because Dave claims he was taking in 3000 cals a fat on a high day plan and lost weight. His nutritionist supposedly suggested that he would gain 200lbs in 2 years if he continued to eat this way and he in fact lost weight. Please give some insight. I’ve been a low-carb person for so long, and saw success for years until I got pregnant. Looking for more sustainable health/weight loss now.
Thank you!!! This is great.
Thanks!
I wonder if what you said at 14:04 might be a clue as to why I can't eat gluten items by itself (if I eat a cracker, I get sick) but can eat it with meat without getting sick (cheeseburger is fine, for example).... 🤔
Possibly!
hi abby, could u do a video about portion control and overeating
I adore glucosegoddess! I like her gentle tips and I find they are really easy to integrate.
Hi Abby! Great video! I was wondering if you could do a review of the Lifesum app? They claim to be about healthy eating and living, but as I use it I notice a lot of diet culture rules and ideas. Would love to know your thoughts! ❤️
I can put this topic on my list to discuss!
Sooo interested in knowing abt the switchin from glucose to fat breakdown caused by metabolism .. plsss make a video on taaat toooo .. thankk u so muchhhhh … all your videos r informativv
I'll put that on my list to discuss!
You should review the mastering diabetes diet!
I’ll have a look at that!
Abby, how do I find a trusted dietician? I don’t have insurance, but I definitely think I need to pair up w/ someone to help me sort through some things. Do you take any online clients?
I do not take online clients, sorry about that! I would talk to your doctor about finding a dietitian that's right for you 😊
Does anyone know if she made a video on how to track macros for fitness goals? I love her content and would like to hear her take on it.
I have a few videos about weight loss that you might find helpful! m.th-cam.com/video/lDNbBQAHKdg/w-d-xo.html m.th-cam.com/video/sDkwXmEZ0NY/w-d-xo.html
Due to PCOS and Insulin resistance, I was only able to loose weight on metformin. My diet didn’t change, I always eat a mix of carbs, protein and fat, plus lots of vegetables. If insulin doesn’t play a role, why does the metformin works?
It suppresses appetite so you eat less naturally
Metformin increases glucose uptake into tissues. Metformin makes you less hungry and doesn’t cause hypoglycaemia which is why it’s a first line treatment for type 2 diabetes. But it does also cause an upset stomach and patients generally experience some nausea and vomiting initially, which could also contribute to the reduced appetite and therefore decreased calorie intake .
I can put this on my list to discuss in a video!
@@AbbeysKitchen that would be great. I try to understand but it’s not easy 😅
Thank you Abbey. I love potatoes, sweet and white potatoes and rice and find them so satiating but also eat low fat somewhat but do eat avocados and seafood. The high fat info, claiming better nutrition, makes me feel I am eating wrong for health. Your video makes me feel like I am ok.
I’m so glad my videos are helpful for you, thank you for sharing ❤️
Arg. Why the loud swoops? So distracting, I've stopped listening to the message of this video.
hi abby, please please do a video on metabolic flexibility
For sure!
What are your thoughts on the work of satchin panda?
I’ll have a look at that
@@AbbeysKitchen 🥰
Metabolic flexibility video please!
Absolutely!
InstaWhosits: Eat Veggies to coat your tummy with veggies.
Abbey: Actually, kinda, sorta, not really, kinda sorta, actually, yeah.
Me: *eating my tasty-enough veggies to savor to the Fat Dripping Protein of my meal* Um...great? I guess?
I'd love to know more about metabolic flexibility
For sure!
I would love more information (or resources) on how this looks in diabetics. I’ve never had luck closing weight despite doing what was recommended to me. I’ve always assumed that I wasn’t releasing glycogen/stored sugars, but I genuinely have no idea how this works when I’m covering my carbohydrates with injectable insulin. Not sure how a deficit works in t1d.
I will put it on my list to discuss this topic in more detail!
Abbey, I love your content! I'm curious if you've ever seen studies on post-prandial (aka reactive) hypoglycemia? I was diagnosed in 2012 with it, and there's not a ton of information out there.
I’ll have a look into that!
Why are you still promoting BETTER Help?? There's LOADS of research proving how deplorable BETTER Help is! You clearly didn't conduct ANY research on it or you would have learned this immediately. Very disappointed in you.
As someone diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 2 this is pretty sad to watch. Not on your side Abbey, not at all, but seeing that healthy folks online are commenting on and demonising and just plain bullshitting about insulin? Do they know what I would give to have a healthy pancreas creating the exact levels of insulin my body needs?? I don't think they can imagine how fucked this seems to me and how sad it makes me. I consider a working pancreas an absolute miracle in our bodies. I know how bloody hard it is to try and do the insulin calculations semi correctly, calculations that the healthy pancreas CONSTANTLY, every day and night, manages, without needing any pseudo weight loss advocate to help. It is incredible. Seeing misinformation like this is so disheartening when dealing with and recovering from an ED as a T1
Thank you for sharing the real science ❤
I completely understand your frustration. So glad you found this video helpful ❤️
Plus love the "F" bleep cause that is how I talk.
😂❤️
I would be interested in hearing more about metabolic flexibility
I can put this on my list to discuss!
(Tw ED: Hi Abbey, long term viewer here. I had almost made the decision to relapse in my ed before revisiting your channel again & binge watching all your recent videos. It reminded me that health is just not something you can compromise on. You cant beautify it, cant buy it back when it's gone, cant live happily without it.
You're doing the lords work 😂 so thank you.
Yes, please more videos like this - specifically increasing metabolic flexibility in a healthy way, and some good daily meal plans for women in their 40s. Thanks for all you do!
I can put this on my list to discuss! So glad it’s helpful 😊
Even those with PCOS who have an insulin secretion issue have shown that a caloric deficit is still effective for weight loss. However, having excess insulin (as those with PCOS can) just floating around does have an effect on appetite hence why many folks find lower carb diets more tolerable on a deficit. That was not discussed here and I do believe is one reason those with PCOS especially have a difficult time losing weight is that appetite signals can be affected by insulin resistance.
My experience is my own, but I was diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia at 16, and PCOS at 25. When my blood sugar crashes, and it crashes hard, what I craved was sugary foods, that would instantly boost that blood sugar. That also put on weight.
A low carb diet helped me lose 120 pounds, making my PCOS better, but getting in ketosis also triggered the dangerously low blood sugar attacks. Having that excess insulin causes the blood sugar crashes. I take metformin, most doctors only treat PCOS with birth control because that stabilizes our hormones and brings our periods back. For me, the metformin's more important, because it stabilizes my blood sugar and insulin secretion. I still ended up in the 30-40 range when I checked my blood sugar sometimes which is dangerous.
Guess it's something I need to watch out for. Intermittent fasting like a lot of low carb dieters do, would definitely be a no for me. It also makes me feel like I am starving like never before, so it can trigger over eating if I let my sugar drop that low. Losing weight was really complicated, but part of it definitely was preventing those low blood sugar attacks. For me, the insulin resistance came before the PCOS, and looking back, contributed to me going from just chubby to obese. I wish more doctors knew the importance of testing for insulin resistance (the glucose tolerance test). Even thin people can have it. My psychiatrist did it, as he found a lot of his patients with anxiety and depression symptoms actually had hypoglycemia, so they improved with diet changes instead of needing as many psychiatric medications. I know low blood sugar feels very similar to a panic attack.
@@jessicah3450if I eat foods like donuts or with sugar on an empty stomach in get very low blood sugar a couple hours later.... but if I eat protein first then I don't get the low sugar... I've had this for years... But when I cut the sugar out of my diet I don't get low blood sugar spells at all, even on a very low calorie diet and I do usually lose weight
Yes, please, on metabolic flexibility. I would like to attend all of the abbey sharp classes!
Absolutely! ❤️
I grew up with a very high admiration for insulin. One of my classmates was diabetic and I was always very conscious of its importance and extremely grateful that I did not have to deal with the struggles of diabetes. This is why I was very surprised when I realized that insulin was blamed for anything other than being an awesome tool of the body.
Interesting, thank you for sharing!
When you have insulin resistance and you do a low carb diet it does allow you to feel your natural hunger cues. This helps you with intuitive cues.
“Insulin is bad”
Diabetics everywhere: 🤨😳🥴
Lolol
The scary thing is the number of PRE diabetes patients out there….that’s the issue.
Wow, I was really surprised to learn that the “first bite” thing has some science behind it!
I’d love to see a video addressing fat loss as the goal rather than weight loss, and debunking any common myths there. For example I’ve heard from trainers that controlling macros is essential for fat loss. Is that true?
Great video as always, Abbey. Thanks for what you do ❤️ 🥂
I can put this topic on my list to discuss! Thank you ❤️
Thank you, Abbey!
I have PCOS and was prescribed metformin by my doctor. That being said, I binged youtube videos and entered the rabbit hole of keto as the cure (Plus a bunch of videos of Dr Berg).
I wasn’t diagnosed with pcos becuz they said I didn’t have enough symptoms but I have traits of it from my genes 🤷🏻♀️ I’m on metformin too but working on getting healthy so I can get off of it Dr said I didn’t have to take it
i also used to follow everything dr. berg said. one thing he mentioned often was the frequent insulin spikes would cause insulin resistance by it always being high in our bloodstream. i’d love to hear what abbey has to say about that too.
Oh no, I’m sorry for your experience!
I have PCOs as well and though keto helped me for a year to lose weight it then started to give me headaches. Really bad ones along with lethargy, so this year I decided to carb cycle to see how my body reacts. So far so good lost some weight and even started doing Krav Maga.
@hibernia89 I've you've got a uterus, this might just be some fat for protection of that area. Learn to accept it ✌️ I'm sure it's not as bad as you think, especially if you're otherwise slim.
I’m a type one diabetic and I’ve struggled with eating but lately I’ve been getting the hang of it and insulin is necessary and important
For sure!
Me too x
What about women with PCOS and insulin resistance?
Yeah, exactly.
She literally said this video only applies to the general healthy population
was just asking a question! Lol didn't mean it in a bad way
I can put this topic on my list to discuss in a separate video
I would also love a deep dive into PCOS/insulin resistance. Especially lean PCOS. I’ve read about keto/low GI/plant based (Neal Barnard) and there’s so much conflicting info out there! I feel many women eat well, and even take metformin but still do not ovulate :(
Hey Abby! Thank you for this video! Super helpful in enlightening my understanding of food. Can you please do a video about sugar? I can recall seeing countless videos of influencers and healthcare professionals demonizing sugar? But what role does sugar really play when it comes to energizing our bodies?
I can put this topic on my list to discuss in a video!
Yay thank you!!!
You skip over people who are using insulin for treatment in type II diabetes. Not sure how you can say insulin levels do not lead to weight gain or inability to lose weight as these people are unable to lose weight and as insulin doses go up, so does weight gain…
She clearly states in the beginning that this video is for people with a healthy pancreas!
Yes, people that will be diabetics in the future since they now believe this lie about insulin!
But… veggies ARE carbs. Don’t start off your day with carbs, start with veggies!! Like what!?
Veggies are often very low in carbs and on a ketogenic diet you can have some carbs. 20 grams a day more or less depending on your own situation. Starting my day with some veggies butter, eggs or meat will not spike my insulin like a bowl of cereal, bread and fruits will. It saved my life.
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I have been hoping you would talk about this! Please do more. Can you talk about "breaking a fast" talks? Many claim that its important to break a fast with solely fat and protein, such as a piece of chicken.
I will put this on my list to discuss!
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I just have to say your channel is such a validating and safe place for someone in recovery from an ED. The way you talk about food and eating is so good to hear in a world full of dieting talk everywhere.
I'm so glad my channel is helpful, thank you ❤️
i know right…….
thank you for listening to our requests, abbey! Could you touch base on regular sugar and healthy alternative sugars such as honey, maple and their effects on our mood swings, inflammation, sleep and skin! Also a video about bulking in muscle whether to eat more calories or not for building muscle because I’m very confused to eat more or not to support my muscle growth, since I’m working with weights.
I can put these topics on my list to discuss!
My psychiatrist tested all of his patients for insulin resistance with the glucose tolerance test. Many of us with anxiety symptoms actually had reactive hypoglycemia, the low blood sugar feels like a panic attack and makes depression symptoms like lethargy worse. So he recommended we ate more frequent snacks, he recommended foods that also fit in with your hunger crushing combo, but this was 20 years ago 😂. None of my other psychiatrists have considered diet as possibly contributing to our symptoms, which is a shame. Not saying these mental illnesses aren't real, I still deal with anxiety and depression, but I have reduced my symptoms by learning how to keep my
insulin and blood sugar levels more stable.
He sounds like an amazing doctor. Is he in Florida by chance?
An Abbey video is exactly what I needed today !
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SO greatful to have you Abbey- as soon as the diet industry tries their scare tactics you've got my back :)
So glad my videos are helpful for you ❤️
I appreciate this. My blood sugar and insulin was slightly elevated last time we checked it and I’m checking it again next week. The dr told me I’d have a really hard time losing weight but I started working out and eating out less (counting calories) and she was shocked when I lost 55 pounds. I take what medical professionals say with a grain of salt. Especially nutrition advice. Dietitians r the only ones who haven’t given me any crazy advice. I could blame it on genes, insulin but I’m not about to let excuses stop me from getting healthy. Thanks Abbey for giving me peace of mind.
A hard time isn't, you'd never loose weight. It sounds like you took it seriously and was most likely only shocked you'd lost weight, because most people don't, even with weight issues.
Thank you for sharing! So glad this video was helpful ❤️
I’m so glad this video was helpful for you, thank you for sharing!
Love the more biology focused videos! Thanks Abbey!
Also, it's interesting to hear about insulin levels and fat loss. I remember how ~10 years ago, eating a ton of small meals throughout the day was supposed to be the "secret" for weight and fat loss... which doesn't make sense at all when I heard you say that your body doesn't break down fat if your insulin levels are always high (that is if you're always eating). Maybe I'm misinterpreting? 🤷♀️ Still super interesting!
That’s very interesting. I will take note of this and put it on my list to discuss in a future video!
So, question. When you say the high carb group’s insulin was higher than the low carb group, do you mean their overall insulin levels, or their post-prandial insulin levels? I’m curious if high carb vs low carb diets show a difference in fasting insulin levels 8-12 hours fasted.
I can put this topic on my list to discuss in another video!
@@AbbeysKitchen I’d love to see that! Thank you for the informative videos and all the work you put into them 🖤
As I was listening to your intro, I remembered how in the early 2000s the “bad hormone” was cortisol and all the ads mentioned reducing cortisol… it seems like the same thing is happening 15-20 years later with insulin
Oh wow, that’s so interesting!
Ooh! Flashbacks! I remember a commercial about some cortisol reducing miracle pill where they showed a woman with flat abs walking to a happy tune and then cut to a woman with big ol' jellyrolls walking to a pounding drum like she was Godzilla stomping through Tokyo. As a fat girl, I found it kind of funny but still so rude🤣. Anyway, you're totally right. They need something to demonize so they can sell miracle cures, and then once that is debunked or gets old, they pick something else. I wonder what it'll be next
Cortisol is still a big factor. Too much stress (emotional and physical) can spike cortisol which results in belly and visceral fat among other things. Keeping your body healthy is multi faceted and involves more than controlling just the insulin hormone.
In March of 2022 The American Heart Association published that they recommend a low carb diet to reduce A1C and Triglycerides. The American Diabetes Association has also published low carb recommendations in their guidelines.
A lot of focus on weight loss but I think most people are interested in fat loss. Of course you can lose weight on a low fat diet or with caloric deficit but much of that weight lost is in bone density, lean muscle loss and similar unwanted and unhealthy weight loss as your body compensated for the lack of protein and fat from under-eating.
Most of us are looking for fat loss when we talk about weight. That comes from eating healthy fat and proteins and severely limiting carbs and alcohol.
Abbey it would be good if you can speak to fat loss and not weight loss in your videos. Also would be great if you can avoid using any kind of the epidemiology studies to reinforce your points as that is not proven theories in controlled scientific studies.
I’m confused how you could take the study that utilized pizza as a carbohydrate source and generalized the insulin response to all carbohydrate intake.
This was soooooo well explained and thorough and easy to understand. I would love to hear more about metabolic flexibility - can you affect it? How do you know if you are metabolically flexible or not? Pros and cons? Etc
I can put this topic on my list to discuss more!
I can only hope that Abbey Sharp has stopped promoting BetterHelp by now. Does anyone know?
Adding an acid like vinegar or kimchi to a naked carb slows the sugar into the blood as well. Learned from Dr. Fung.
Please do an episode on the "LiverKing"
Please more videos on metabolism! Thank you 🖤
Absolutely! ❤️