Yes ! I was going to say because even slim people can have diabetes so really it's not about weight rather it's about lifestyle choices and how people manage stress ,and environmental factors that increase the risk...
Thank you for this. Genetically, my odds of becoming pre-diabetic/diabetic is pretty high! So far, I’ve managed to keep my insulin levels in a range that is “normal” although not optimal. Working towards optimal!
I was just diagnosed t2 two weeks ago. My head has been spinning with all the information out there and I can’t get in to see my nutritionist until later in the month. This video has actually calmed me down from what seems like constant anxiety since my diagnosis. I have found switching to complex carbs/ less processed carbs to work for me so far. But I found this video to help me learn that I don’t need to restrict so much. Thanks so much!
I just want to know why testing A1C is not part of annual lab work in America. My doctor laughed and made a big deal about it when I wanted to test it.
My hubby went from A1c of 7.2 to 5.5 in four months. The doc recommended Mediterranean diet, and people are so surprised that he still has carbs and has such good results. Oats most mornings for breakfast. I am so curious about the starch solution and blood sugar effects.
I was diagnosed with prediabetes in 2017, and I reversed that diagnosis by reducing my carb intake. It may not be necessary to everyone but it was super effective for me. Other details; -I didn't change my physical activity because I was already fairly active from being on my feet all day 5 days a week for work, and walking and cycling everywhere. -I lost 20~22 lbs (9~10kg) and this put me smack dab in the middle of my ideal weight range. I was on a calorie restricted diet before but it was far less effective than carb reduction for my weight loss pace and I was having issues with satiety (and going to bed hungry), probably because of the role of insulin resistance in weight management and hunger levels. -I kept an eye on my blood glucose levels throughout the process. The large majority of the time they were between 4 and 5mmol/L. -reducing your carb intake doesn't necessarily mean you're reducing your fiber intake. Low carb doesn't mean no carb. I get enough fiber and poop just fine. -all of my other stats are fine. I do not have cholesterol issues or anything else that suggests a negative effect of a reduced carb diet. In fact my blood pressure is on the line between low and normal. -type 2 diabetes runs in my family. All of them that are diagnosed are overweight and not getting any better or losing any excess fat on the plan they've been given. The standard plan they get contains plenty of high carb food, some of it pretty processed. -I can eat some high carb food, even some high carb processed food, each week without developing issues.
Can you put "Type 2" diabetes in the title? There are so many misconceptions about Type 1 diabetes that are based on information about Type 2 diabetes and I think it's really important for people to understand the difference!
Hi Abbey for pcod/pcos patients I have read that strength training 3 times a week is beneficial and more than that will cause excessive stress in body which is not good for us. How correct is it? Please do an updated video on pcos/pcod.
My mom was able to reverse her diabetes. She’s still not the healthiest but I am proud of her. My dad passed away with diabetes complications. The past year I have knocked out my sugar addiction because I’m so worried I’ll get diabetes.
@@laurenelizabeth2505 those fruit yogurts contain almost 30 gr of added sugars. Pretty much the entire amount of added sugar recommended by the American heart association for the day. Add to that the granola and you prob doubled it. So in terms of health as you put it, better to add a nice fresh salad to your bacon snack. Closer to the hunger crushing combo abbey is always talking about
My dad was prediabetic for years and was diagnosed with diabetes this year because he did not take lifestyle changes seriously 🙁 Hopefully I won't have the same issue in the future, but this is great info to have!!!
@@MeredithDomzalski My PP says that if it were LADA my BS would climb much higher into 600-700 range instead of maxing out at 350. As it is I keep it fairly under control by keeping my daily carbs under 150g and exercising daily. I have a continual BS monitor so I can track what affects it and how much. I feel like dieticians must be taught how to eat if you are on insulin/diabetic meds instead.
@@marylaw9024 That's not necessarily true. I'd consider getting checked out by an endocrinologist if you have access. The rate of misdiagnosis is very high. While I transcribed diabetes advisory boards for six years, I'm not a doctor and could very well be wrong, but it couldn't hurt to seek a second opinion. Of course, Type 2 isn't out of the question at all. There's a large genetic component as well.
I was recently diagnosed Prediabetic. Gaining weight in 2020 and the stress of the last 2 1/2 years (possibly Covid) definitely didn’t help me any. My RD suggested eating no more than 120 grams of carbs a day. Which I’ve obviously failed at. And I’ve been stressing over. This video helped me so much emotionally. And helped me accept that I don’t need to restrict to improve things. Thank you!
I think people are different. I know when the dietitian got me on the ADA recommended diet and worked with me to figure out the best plan with whole grains and brown rice and healthy veggies, my diabetes was barely under control, even w/insulin & meds. I lowered carbs and did better. Lowered them again, even better-- was able to go off insulin. I eat extremely low carb now and my diabetes is reversed, I'm off meds and all. Labs better than ever all around, and I don't at all feel restricted by not eating grains or added sugars or starchy veggies/fruits because I no longer crave them. Lost a lot of weight, too. Best decision ever-- listening to my body and following my own blood sugar levels, labs, etc.
You can’t technically reverse type two once you have it. As dietitians we can’t recommend keto or intermittent fasting because the research doesn’t support it in own nutrition care manual. While it may work for some, patients should definitely see a dietitian because it’s not in the scope of doctors.
@@amelialynn3684 true but most who “develop” it are. Clearly there’s a genetic component as in everything. Still doesn’t change anything. Best defense against it. Maintain a proper body composition (keto, fasting or normal calorie restriction whatever you like) and exercise.
For those of you who love white rice might I suggest cutting it 50/50 pressed barley in the same cooking vessel and it will help rein in the glycemic index, barley is like 25-28.
Hubs is type 2 (diagnosed last year) and his most recent bloodwork came back at 10.1 (YIKES). They had him meet with a 'beetus specialist who recommended low(er) carbs, but mostly just "processed" carbs and sugar (like no more pop tarts, eat a balanced breakfast instead lol)
Loved the video Abbey! Maybe I missed you mentioning this, but isn't it unavoidable due to genetic factors or just bad luck, for some people to progress to diabetes?
Question: so when you say smoking increases your risk of diabetes, does that mean all kinds of smoking? Or specifically cigarettes? I’m not a smoker if any kind, but I’m curious if it’s the crap in cigarettes or the action of smoking.
Thank you for this video, I was just recently diagnosed with insulin resistance and it is so hard to know where to start and what information is reliable.
I would recommend Jason Fung the obesity code, he has tons of videos about it on yt. As someone who got rid of diabetes, understanding at a depth level what is happening in my body was key to curing it on my own.
Hi Abbey- Thank you for this very informative video. My 15 yo daughter is obese and prediabetic and I would like to help her get in better health, but I feel like anything I say or do will promote "diet culture" or ED's. I want to help, not hurt or offer unsolicited advice. I don't really have any idea what to do or say. I grew up with "diet culture" and don't want to share that with her. She is very smart and understands quite a bit about healthy eating, but may be addicted to certain foods like cheese, ice cream and pastries. I do not to tell her what to eat or purchase. We have been better this summer about meal planning balanced meals we both can enjoy. I always offer her to join me for a walk, but she refuses and stays home to sit on the couch. Any suggestions to help motivate her, get her moving more, improve her eating habits?
Not to take away from the video, but when you started talking about high fiber diets, I immediately thought about the wild, bananas story about the two influencers going to court over a popular high-fiber diet.
hi abbey! thanks so much for the video! always love your science-backed evidence, since my family has a history with diabetes. May I have some advice on how to promote intuitive eating for children (5-10 years old) in the context of having underlying medical conditions such as a diabetic family history, obesity, and cardiac regurgitation? thank you! my 9 year old sis is overweight and therefore my family have been fat-shaming her and demonising carbs (especially simple carbs) in hopes for her to lose weight. This is seen as 'normal' in our asian culture which I have very strong objections about (with a history of anorexia). Sometimes even I get fat-shamed as I (obviously) have gained weight after my ED days. With my family being obese in general (except for me), I hope that my family can be healthy mentally and physically
Can a slim person gain weight while trying to be on diet and control sugar levels? My mother is quite slim already and she’s lost significant weight with little or no success over controlling sugar levels despite diet. Can anybody please recommend what to do
Most of her videos show examples. Other people tell me this basic idea: half of your plate is veggies/plants (gives you fibre), a quarter is protein (like a piece of meat) and a quarter starchy carbs (like rice); add a spoonful of fat (like oil or butter). You can have more but if you make sure you have these components it will help you to feel satisfied and full for a few hours. Also make sure to include things you enjoy and find interesting - this satiates mouth hunger so you don’t feel the need to keep looking for something else to eat.
I’m sorry if this is stupid, my mom had gestational diabetes that turned into type 2 (I was a very big baby) and I’m 25 now and I indulge in chocolate a lot however I get like 6 miles in a day before work but I do work a sedentary job. Is a blood sugar test kit the best way to show me where I am it in regards to type 2 diabetes
Abbey I love u and what u do but I don't love ur sensationalized youtube titles. I know it gets the views but it comes off as cheapening your important messages. Just a thought! Thanks again for everything you do!
I see similar comment on nearly every video, and I agree. Viewers should be respected and trusted to appreciate informational content, not treated like idiots who only want to watch sensationalism. This only makes people expect that more and dumbs everyone down.
It depends. Only your doctor can really answer that, and, even then, it can be hard to tell. It depends on how long you've had diabetes and how well controlled you are. Diabetes can destroy the beta cells in your pancreas, and that can cause you to become insulin dependent. The earlier it is, the more success you can have.
As a person who has developed diabete due to 5 intense years of my ED hyperfagia (aka binge eated every carbs under the sun), I saved myself from this hell with low carb high fat diet and intermittent fasting/prolonged fasting without having to take med. So maybe just maybe lets not make people even sicker by preaching misinformation.
I have a friend, who is an endocrinologist and she once said an interesting thing. That there is no such thing as prediabetes. Either your insulin and blood sugar levels are within normal range or they aren't. Everything else is a fairytale we tell ourselves to sleep better at night 🤷.
Abbey. Personal responsibility is never the answer in 2022. Please don’t be reasonable and intelligent. This is TH-cam we want to hear about quick fixes and how bad specific nutrients are. 😂
Friendly reminder that in order to become a licensed dietician you have to complete curriculum set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietitics, which openly states its affiliation with industrial food companies - most notably those who rely on selling carbs. Additionally the largest sugar producer in the world, Sudzuckers, indirectly finances the Academy through their subsidiary BENEO. For these reasons dieticians cannot be regarded as a truly credible source of information as it pertains to diet because they fundamentally have a conflict of interest. This is furthered by the fact that abbey herself has said that a "majority of the Research is industry funded." Additionally, abbey is a longtime employee of General Mills.
@@hellyeah_ellajane People who rely on an understanding of human physiology, and comprehend the special interests at play and their impacts. They will typically promote higher quality food goods and won't promote processed foods as a general rule and won't promote industry funded research
@@joseromero81 I've seen a portion of it and she's already on damage control. She is just promoting an industry friendly narrative that is suboptimal from a physiological standpoint to say the least. For example her HCC which is unfavorable for blood sugars. She is ultimately downplaying the role of carbs among other things. For example, she recommends multiple meals a day which is antithetical to reducing blood sugar response. The research she's referencing is overall low quality. For example she cites research claiming that keto only benefits blood sugars in the short term. If you've ever done keto long term you know how inaccurate that claim is as even in the long term you're risking hypoglycemia if anything while on keto
2:14 so a "registered dietician" makes a youtube channel to talk about what foods to eat yet puts a disclaimer up because she doesn't want to be held responsible, but wants to earn money from said youtube channel. Interesting. Do you recommend eating unfertilized chicken periods? aka "eggs".. Do you recommend drinking breast milk from another species of animal? (since humans are animals, safe to say "another species of animal").
Do you have to go keto? No. Should you go vegan? Yes. You need fiber for your gut microbiome. An increase in fiber is correlated with significant improvements in health and longevity. Animal products have no fiber, while plants DO have fiber. Also, your body already makes enough cholesterol for you to live. An increased consumption of cholesterol is a major contributor to diabetes, heart disease, and various cancers. Animal products have cholesterol, while plants do not. Plus, all essential nutrients (including protein) can be found in plants except B12. B12 is artificially supplemented into animal feed anyway so you might as well just get the supplement directly. Thanks for this video, Abbey. I know you are paid by the animal agriculture industry (I've seen ads for a few animal products), and you have many keto followers so you can't outright say it, but all signs show that going vegan provides the best health outcome. I wish you would just say it plainly. Plus, we can all agree that hurting animals is bad.
Within one year my A1c level went from normal to diabetic. I’m Indigenous and I’m about to complete my third year of nursing school in August. I’ve been working through complex trauma, working as a caregiver and doing full time nursing school. It’s been a stressful year even if you don’t count being in the middle of the pandemic. All that to say, this video could not have come at a better time. I would so appreciate more videos on diabetes. Love you Abbey ❤️
Thank you for doing all you do to help others. Complex trauma is a lifelong journey, but it can get better. I hope you’re able to continue working through it in a safe way ☺️
Wow! I'm in awe of what you do, thank you for doing what you do. I used to have diabetes, I don't now, it wasn't easy to get rid of or manage, but I've done it.
@@Queenofcats36 hey! I just wanted to ask if the blood sugar monitors (the ones used at home) are accurate? My fasting blood sugar came 99 and the pre diabetic range starts from 100 and I'm just really worried lol. I'm really thin and all my other blood work is perfect, I just took this reading out of curiosity, I didn't actually think that it would be somehow high. I know 99 is normal but it's literally the last number in the normal range so I'm kinda worried
@@nini-qc1qd a bit late, but as long as you use them as the package suggests you should be good. FYI bodyweight doesnt necesarally suggest healthy bloodsugar levels.
I loved this video. I have been prediabetic for years. I did the keto diet for about 6 months and yes, I saw a drastic drop in all my lab values but it was not a sustainable option for me. I've been working with an endocrinologist and a registered dietician and while I wouldn't say I have everything 100% under control yet, I have seen a huge improvement in my blood sugar numbers following their advice and guidance without cutting out any one food group, like carbs. ive only been working with them 2 short months, so I feel really good about where I am and where I am going. The one thing they both really encourage is daily movement/exercise. I cannot wait until I get my sciatic nerve pain under control so I can focus on that aspect!
So you’re saying that we don’t actually need carbohydrate rich fiber sources… if soluble fiber is what helps manage blood sugar wouldn’t it make more sense to eat fiber rich/lower carb foods? Oats, breads, and other grains don’t really contain that much fiber compared to foods like seeds and vegetables. You’re telling people that carbs aren’t the enemy but all of the research shows that a high carb diet results in insulin resistance…..
I had gestational diabetes, so I have an increased risk for diabetes. I was so excited to see this video! I want to be able to prevent progression to diabetes later in my life.
Thank you Abbey, Honestly, I needed this, recently diagnosed with insuline resistence and somedays I over worry , some days I "forget" and over eat ( i have anxiety and often use food to cope) so I've been kind of lost
May I ask what was done to receive this diagnosis? I keep trying to get my doctors to test my A1C but they always make a big deal out of it and they say my glucose is fine.
@@TheYazmanian of course! In my case I was having a lot of abdominal inflammation , I couldn't lost weight I was gaining it, and I was having trouble going to the bathroom, so my doctor did a full panel on me. My HOMA Index was very high, also my cortisol and my gut bacteria wasn't good either. The HOMA Index is used to diagnose insuline resistance , then I got my hbA1c test to check it, but my numbers weren't on diabetes yet. So for now I am medicated with metformin, also take probiotics a lot of vitamins and supplements
@@AriLuciani Thank you so much for that detailed response. I was under the impression that A1C markers could tell if we are insulin resistant but it looks like I'll have to do the HOMA index. I guess that's why my doctor thought it was strange that I wanted to check the A1C but he never suggested HOMA index either. 😕
@@TheYazmanian you are welcome! Maybe suggest that, or try a different doctor 🤭 for me, no one was understanding how uncomfortable I was, and we where nowhere near a solution until I got done those tests with a new doctor
Loved the video! My A1C is in the prediabetes category so I’ve been looking for ways to get it down. I started walking 3 miles a day (broken out into mini walks throughout the day) and I’m working with a nutritionist to develop a healthy relationship with food. I will find out in November if it helps get by number back down to normal
I’ve been waiting for a video like this 🙌 I was pre-diabetic and no longer am. Thank you for the truth about carbs. I was told I couldn’t eat fruit or bread I did and lost weight and got on a workout routine.
In regards to myth #6 for Americans: socio economic status also impacts access to food. Idk how it is in Canada and other parts of the western world but here in the States, we have ‘food deserts’. Aka, areas in which access to affordable and nutritious food are limited. These are commonly found in impoverished areas and if you live there, good luck eating healthy. This only compounds the risk factors these people face when it’s also stacked on top of racial bias, and access to quality healthcare. I’m glad that the medical community now has quality data to bust this myth. There’s still a long way to go, but at least we’re moving forward.
We definitely have food deserts here in Canada. And in many indigenous communities food is 5 to 6 times more expensive then elsewhere. It's pretty horrifying.
There was a time where I lived in a neighborhood where the closest supermarket was a few miles away and I didn't have a car. Instead of eating from the convenience store everyday, I would take the bus, on my one day off of work, and go get groceries. Food deserts usually happen because of crime, not socioeconomic status
While all your videos are fantastic, this may truly be your BEST VIDEO yet!!! You addressed every major myth, explained everything in a way that is easy for most audiences to understand, and did so with just the right amount of detail... you truly knocked it out of the park!!! I can't wait to share this with family, friends and some of my PCOS communities (where misinformation is abundant). I get so overwhelmed trying to explain this is all in a simple, articulate way, so from the bottom of my heart.... thank you!!! 💛
Really enjoyed this and learned a lot in this video! You mentioned that BMI isn’t a good indicator of health and some other markers that are but how would I figure those markers out for myself? And would you be able to do a video on ways to measure health for yourself that are completely separate from weight?
The American Diabetes Association now recommends low carb diets for people with diabetes. Diabetes is on the increase, so obviously the standard American diet that is high in carbs and sugar is not the answer.
Most likely because people eat the wrong carbohydrates, like overly processed, white carbs. If you eat whole grains, in moderation, you should be fine. Unless you have an allergy to gluten or something along those lines.
@@KristenKras Oatmeal is considered a good carb but it has a high glycemic index. The instant ones are the worst but even the steel cut ones raise blood glucose and are much higher on the glycemic index than say, an egg. Same with whole grain bread and a lot of the other typical carbs people eat.
Low carb is definitely effective - but I wore a continuous blood glucose monitor for several weeks and really “got” GI (glycemic index) for the first time. I was shocked that some foods I ate that had sugar and flour in them did not spike my blood sugar at all, because of what they were combined with (butter, eggs, rye, chocolate). But when I ate a meal with jasmine rice & potatoes my blood sugar did go up. A friend wore one & had a similar experience - pasta didn’t raise his blood sugar, but chips did, and a protein shake did (because it’s absorbed so quickly). I didn’t believe glycemic index mattered before & I didn’t believe you could eat carbs without spiking your blood sugar, but some foods, including some carbs. definitely do slow down the release of glucose into the bloodstream. As an aside, I learned that exercise can IMMEDIATELY lower blood sugar because it moves the sugar out of the blood and into the muscles. So taking a walk or doing a few squats etc after a meal is a way to take some control of your blood sugar. It truly is intricate and fascinating!
@@RenieNostalgic oats' glycemic index is 55-57 so while it's higher than an egg, it's still low. Plus it has a lot of antioxidants and keeps people full for a long time (also has very less calories). I think eating oatmeal (not the instant one) after or before workouts might be a good idea
Thank you very much for this video! When I was diagnosed with prediabetes I actually searched for the term on youtube and only found stuff made by people pushing ridiculous extreme diets with zero scientific basis. Great to see an actual professional talking about this
At 116 pounds at 15 years old - my cholesterol is as 200. I became a vegetarian and my cholesterol continued to climb. After I had my daughter, my cholesterol was 263. I couldn’t loose weight bc I was always hungry. I went on keto, ate shrimp and butter several times a week. I took of 30 pounds and my cholesterol is 181. A homeopathic doc years ago told me too much sugar was causing my body to store fat and raise cholesterol. I didn’t listen. My sister in law who never thought she could do keto has also done it and loves it. She lost 60 pounds, is no longer pre-diabetic and is off blood pressure medication for the first time in 14 years.
My child developed type 1 diabetes. So entirely different from type 2 but I got to hear all about the misinformation people think they know about type 2. So I spend a lot of time saying that's not how any of this works!
My sister was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 12 and the number of kids who told her she "couldn't have diabetes" because she "wasn't fat" was astounding. Not to mention the number of doctors who told her to just "get her numbers under control" and she'd "lose weight," as if that was her goal...all of the misinformation out there is incredibly frustrating.
Thank you so much. I reversed my diabetes a year ago using very low cal and keto. It was very effective but been hard to maintain while still having a life. This makes a lot of practical sense and is a balance between the extreme approaches of low fat high carb and keto trends.
I am so so so excited for this video. I was pre diabetic in Nov 2021 and I turned it around by eating more legumes, less red meat and more fruits and veg. I did decrease my carbs as well but I definitely still eat them everyday (they’re impossible to avoid they’re in everything).
Thank you for this information! Your videos are helpful for me as I am studying nutrition and have family history of diabetes. Keep up the great content.
Fascinating how dependent on research the author is. If there hasn’t been a study on the matter, she just doesn’t seem to have an opinion. My personal experience is that she is all kinds of wrong about keto and carnivore diets (and especially cholesterol). But then again, it’s not she (she doesn’t seem to have opinions), it’s all the studies. That said, whatever makes you healthy and enjoy life, I say go for it.
I used to have diabetes, I don't anymore, and that's because I lost a lot of weight, mostly due to watching what I ate, and lowering my calorie intake, not getting rid of carbs or anything like that! And I now exercise WAY more often than I ever did!
Don't have prediabetes but had to watch! If you can make similar videos on diet & other chronical illnesses that would be awesome! I have epilepsy and often hear how amazing keto would be, but I don't know anyone who was able to eat keto long term 😅
The keto diet was created to help children with epilepsy, but nowadays it's used more for children who have refractory epilepsy and is strictly controlled by Drs
Keep taking this advice - lots of carbs and watch your pre-diabetes progress to full blown diabetes. Highly dangerous advice. Why won't she address the elephant in the room - most people in the USA are overweight or obese - get those fat people to lose weight. Oh, I know, there are a few thin people who get diabetes, but these are in a very small minority.
love this video!!! Have a client who is prediabetic and vegan - could you do a video on insulin resistance and hunger crushing combos for vegans?! Love your content as always 💕
What about a chat with Dr. Robert Lustig? Would be an interesting convergence of views. Not sure if his approach is legit or not since I'm no scientist, but he seems to be making some waves and to have a lot of background in researching this topic.
He's an idiot who's been disciplined more than once. He's a carb/insulin model pusher, the hopelessly simplistic idea that people become diabetic because they "eat too many carbs" and so the best move to reduce that blood sugar is to "avoid carbs". Fung is an unqualified person, as well. He said in his videos that, "Your body is like a sugar bowl, that rises when you eat, and falls when you don't". Yeah? How come my 12 hour fasting blood sugar wasn't any lower than the 2 hour?
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.
Some people on keto actually become diabetic due to the very high fat intake. Other diabetics heal by eating truckloads of natural carbs on the Mastering Diabetes program. I'm one of those people with bad genetics. I'm very thin but have blood sugar struggles due to my mom's diabetic side of the family. I have held diabetes back due to my quality vegan diet at age 55, but it's getting harder and harder. Granted, most people in the family are diabetic by their early 40s.
RE: Pre-diabetes & Fruit... I'd love some feedback from someone in the know! I got my annual fasting bloodwork done about two weeks ago and was shocked to see that my glucose level was at 105 (technically categorizing me as pre-diabetic). For the past two years, my level has hovered around 85. I'm at a very healthy weight, am conscientious of my diet (from a nutritional standpoint), exercise 6 days/week (a mix of cardio, strength training, and vinyasa yoga), and walk nightly (after dinner). "Dessert" for me is usually a protein bar between lunch and dinner; otherwise, I consume almost no added sugar. I read nutrition labels & am mindful of choosing foods like cereal/granola, yogurt, etc. with lower sugar levels, pretty much never touch white carbs, and don't eat carbs naked (Abbey's HCC-inspo has been life-changing!). The only possible thing that I can think to attribute this glucose spike to is how much fruit I tend to eat (up until this result came back, I was eating about 6 servings of fruit/day... some of these servings included fruits like cherries, grapes, mangoes, and/or bananas, which I realize are higher-sugar). I always figured that fruits were whole foods loaded with nutrients, and especially because I consume so little sugar throughout my day, I could afford to be liberal with them. But could fruit be the culprit after all? I've pumped the brakes and limited my fruit intake to 2-3 servings/day over the past week & change. Is this likely to help or does it constitute unnecessary restriction/extremism? Big thanks!
Normal fasting blood sugar is 70-110, which would put you in normal range. You can’t be labeled as pre-diabetic or type II unless you have an elevated A1c, which is a separate lab that is the average of your blood sugar over 3 months.
@@jeanettegeraci1515 No, it has nothing to do with pushing pharmaceuticals, because you wouldn’t be started on something without getting an A1c to actually determine if your pre-diabetic or diabetic. Your fasting blood sugar has to be above 126 at least two times for it to be considered abnormal enough for further investigation, OR you have symptoms of hyperglycemia and/or a large family history of diabetes. Some labs just have different “normal” ranges that might be a bit off from the actual normal ranges.
Thanks so much for the info. People are really angry at Abbey for this video, however you have to realize she gives very generalized advice. She always say you should work with a health professionals who know your health history.
I would love to see a video on the correlation between prediabetes and insulin resistant PCOS!! There is So much misinformation on how to properly manage this
Thank you for this! I am a nurse practitioner student and I am very passionate about nutrition and chronic disease prevention. Thank you for communicating so clearly and with so much evidence!
If I fall asleep after carb heavy meals does that mean I’m resistant or sensitive to insulin? I’ll pass out even after eating a can of black beans and I just don’t quite understand why
I'm convinced stress is a huge factor. I've never had gestational diabetes before, but this last pregnancy was so stressful and I ended up getting it. My levels went right back down after after the baby was born, but then more stress ensued, extreme stress and trauma! My blood sugar levels shot right back up. Three months of nothing but stress. When I have a few relaxing days my blood sugar goes down a bit. I also haven't been able to exercise. Hoping things will go back to normal soon.
I am pre-diabetic. My doctor's solution, lose weight. He is a wonderful doctor, but losing weight is easier said than done. I did keto for a year but couldn't sustain it. Missed too many foods. Would love a video on high soluble fiber carbs which could help.
It comes down to focus. If you choose what you put in your mouth (choose to eat healthy), you can do it. Anyone can do it. You have to persevere and move also, that is, you need to exercise also.
Thank you for this video! So helpful and informative. I would love to hear you speak on lowering cholesterol and how you can combine one diet to help both cholesterol and blood sugar. Also food tips!
"Weight loss is not a behavior, it's a side effect" I love that!!
Yes ! I was going to say because even slim people can have diabetes so really it's not about weight rather it's about lifestyle choices and how people manage stress ,and environmental factors that increase the risk...
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I loved this so much I need it on a tshirt
Thank you for this. Genetically, my odds of becoming pre-diabetic/diabetic is pretty high! So far, I’ve managed to keep my insulin levels in a range that is “normal” although not optimal. Working towards optimal!
i am in the same boat!
what numbers would be considered optimal?
I’m glad this video can be helpful for you!
What's optimal? My last A1c last one was 5.1.
@@max0192 That’s something to discuss with your health care provider!
I was just diagnosed t2 two weeks ago. My head has been spinning with all the information out there and I can’t get in to see my nutritionist until later in the month.
This video has actually calmed me down from what seems like constant anxiety since my diagnosis. I have found switching to complex carbs/ less processed carbs to work for me so far. But I found this video to help me learn that I don’t need to restrict so much. Thanks so much!
I wish you would specify that you mean type 2 diabetes. I have type 1, which is an autoimmune disease.
I just want to know why testing A1C is not part of annual lab work in America. My doctor laughed and made a big deal about it when I wanted to test it.
It is?
My hubby went from A1c of 7.2 to 5.5 in four months. The doc recommended Mediterranean diet, and people are so surprised that he still has carbs and has such good results. Oats most mornings for breakfast.
I am so curious about the starch solution and blood sugar effects.
Thank you for sharing what works for you!
My doctor recommends the Mediterranean diet too and I think many doctors do because it is heart healthy and not restrictive. 😀
Does he eat pasta or rice daily or regularly?
I was diagnosed with prediabetes in 2017, and I reversed that diagnosis by reducing my carb intake. It may not be necessary to everyone but it was super effective for me. Other details;
-I didn't change my physical activity because I was already fairly active from being on my feet all day 5 days a week for work, and walking and cycling everywhere.
-I lost 20~22 lbs (9~10kg) and this put me smack dab in the middle of my ideal weight range. I was on a calorie restricted diet before but it was far less effective than carb reduction for my weight loss pace and I was having issues with satiety (and going to bed hungry), probably because of the role of insulin resistance in weight management and hunger levels.
-I kept an eye on my blood glucose levels throughout the process. The large majority of the time they were between 4 and 5mmol/L.
-reducing your carb intake doesn't necessarily mean you're reducing your fiber intake. Low carb doesn't mean no carb. I get enough fiber and poop just fine.
-all of my other stats are fine. I do not have cholesterol issues or anything else that suggests a negative effect of a reduced carb diet. In fact my blood pressure is on the line between low and normal.
-type 2 diabetes runs in my family. All of them that are diagnosed are overweight and not getting any better or losing any excess fat on the plan they've been given. The standard plan they get contains plenty of high carb food, some of it pretty processed.
-I can eat some high carb food, even some high carb processed food, each week without developing issues.
Can you put "Type 2" diabetes in the title? There are so many misconceptions about Type 1 diabetes that are based on information about Type 2 diabetes and I think it's really important for people to understand the difference!
Hi Abbey for pcod/pcos patients I have read that strength training 3 times a week is beneficial and more than that will cause excessive stress in body which is not good for us. How correct is it? Please do an updated video on pcos/pcod.
My mom was able to reverse her diabetes. She’s still not the healthiest but I am proud of her. My dad passed away with diabetes complications. The past year I have knocked out my sugar addiction because I’m so worried I’ll get diabetes.
So happy for your mom!
The videos where you explain, affirm, and debunk stuff are my favorite by far 🥰
I’m one of the viewers who asked for the Pre-Diabetes video and I have to say Abbey, you did an excellent job. Thank you!
Show to this to the people who think bacon wrapped cream cheese is a healthier choice than a fruit yogurt and granola parfait
I so agree!!! It is unacceptable!!
Even though if you are pre diabetic or diabetic you prob shouldn’t eat that parfait
@@BPJonida This is in contrast of bacon wrapped cream cheese... in terms of health.
@@laurenelizabeth2505 those fruit yogurts contain almost 30 gr of added sugars. Pretty much the entire amount of added sugar recommended by the American heart association for the day. Add to that the granola and you prob doubled it. So in terms of health as you put it, better to add a nice fresh salad to your bacon snack. Closer to the hunger crushing combo abbey is always talking about
@@BPJonida Ugh.
My dad was prediabetic for years and was diagnosed with diabetes this year because he did not take lifestyle changes seriously 🙁 Hopefully I won't have the same issue in the future, but this is great info to have!!!
I was 36, running marathons, eating "clean", and 120lbs when I was diagnosed diabetic :X
Have you explored the possibility of LADA?
@@MeredithDomzalski My PP says that if it were LADA my BS would climb much higher into 600-700 range instead of maxing out at 350. As it is I keep it fairly under control by keeping my daily carbs under 150g and exercising daily. I have a continual BS monitor so I can track what affects it and how much. I feel like dieticians must be taught how to eat if you are on insulin/diabetic meds instead.
@@marylaw9024 That's not necessarily true. I'd consider getting checked out by an endocrinologist if you have access. The rate of misdiagnosis is very high.
While I transcribed diabetes advisory boards for six years, I'm not a doctor and could very well be wrong, but it couldn't hurt to seek a second opinion.
Of course, Type 2 isn't out of the question at all. There's a large genetic component as well.
I was recently diagnosed Prediabetic. Gaining weight in 2020 and the stress of the last 2 1/2 years (possibly Covid) definitely didn’t help me any. My RD suggested eating no more than 120 grams of carbs a day. Which I’ve obviously failed at. And I’ve been stressing over. This video helped me so much emotionally. And helped me accept that I don’t need to restrict to improve things. Thank you!
This was so informative. Is the way glucose is processed but people with pcos, metabolic disorders, congenital adrenal hyperplasia …..different ?
I think people are different. I know when the dietitian got me on the ADA recommended diet and worked with me to figure out the best plan with whole grains and brown rice and healthy veggies, my diabetes was barely under control, even w/insulin & meds. I lowered carbs and did better. Lowered them again, even better-- was able to go off insulin. I eat extremely low carb now and my diabetes is reversed, I'm off meds and all. Labs better than ever all around, and I don't at all feel restricted by not eating grains or added sugars or starchy veggies/fruits because I no longer crave them. Lost a lot of weight, too. Best decision ever-- listening to my body and following my own blood sugar levels, labs, etc.
I will second the cleaning counts as exercise!
There are several doctors that have reversed Type 2 in several patients with keto and/or Intermittent Fasting!
It’s a viable option but not the only way. Weight loss is the key.
@@strikefirststrikehard780 not all diabetics are overweight
You can’t technically reverse type two once you have it. As dietitians we can’t recommend keto or intermittent fasting because the research doesn’t support it in own nutrition care manual. While it may work for some, patients should definitely see a dietitian because it’s not in the scope of doctors.
@@daniellealongi6084 especially a kidney Dr like fung. Why do people take nutrition advice from chiropractors and kidney drs?
@@amelialynn3684 true but most who “develop” it are. Clearly there’s a genetic component as in everything. Still doesn’t change anything. Best defense against it. Maintain a proper body composition (keto, fasting or normal calorie restriction whatever you like) and exercise.
For those of you who love white rice might I suggest cutting it 50/50 pressed barley in the same cooking vessel and it will help rein in the glycemic index, barley is like 25-28.
As an anthropologist, thank you for mentioning the social determinants of health. They get discarded so easily by the medical system.
Can you unpack glycemic index vs glycemic load.
Yes! I'm super curious about that too.
Hubs is type 2 (diagnosed last year) and his most recent bloodwork came back at 10.1 (YIKES). They had him meet with a 'beetus specialist who recommended low(er) carbs, but mostly just "processed" carbs and sugar (like no more pop tarts, eat a balanced breakfast instead lol)
Loved the video Abbey! Maybe I missed you mentioning this, but isn't it unavoidable due to genetic factors or just bad luck, for some people to progress to diabetes?
I think the more people in your family that have diabetes, the more at risk you are, same goes for certain cancers and more. ;)
@@KristenKras yes I think it would have been wise to mention that even with all the lifestyle changes, there is no guarantee
Thank you so much for this video!
Question: so when you say smoking increases your risk of diabetes, does that mean all kinds of smoking? Or specifically cigarettes? I’m not a smoker if any kind, but I’m curious if it’s the crap in cigarettes or the action of smoking.
This one was SO HELPFUL🎉🎉
Thank you for this video, I was just recently diagnosed with insulin resistance and it is so hard to know where to start and what information is reliable.
I would recommend Jason Fung the obesity code, he has tons of videos about it on yt. As someone who got rid of diabetes, understanding at a depth level what is happening in my body was key to curing it on my own.
Thanks for this! I've heard a lot of misinformation about pre-diabetes and I'm glad someone has an informed and rational approach to this 💜
Hi can you talk about ulcers and what they are and how to heal them with diet?
Hi Abbey- Thank you for this very informative video. My 15 yo daughter is obese and prediabetic and I would like to help her get in better health, but I feel like anything I say or do will promote "diet culture" or ED's. I want to help, not hurt or offer unsolicited advice. I don't really have any idea what to do or say. I grew up with "diet culture" and don't want to share that with her. She is very smart and understands quite a bit about healthy eating, but may be addicted to certain foods like cheese, ice cream and pastries. I do not to tell her what to eat or purchase. We have been better this summer about meal planning balanced meals we both can enjoy. I always offer her to join me for a walk, but she refuses and stays home to sit on the couch. Any suggestions to help motivate her, get her moving more, improve her eating habits?
Not to take away from the video, but when you started talking about high fiber diets, I immediately thought about the wild, bananas story about the two influencers going to court over a popular high-fiber diet.
Great job!
I had my first interview today as I am now diabetic. This could have come at a better time for me. Thanks Abby
hi abbey! thanks so much for the video! always love your science-backed evidence, since my family has a history with diabetes. May I have some advice on how to promote intuitive eating for children (5-10 years old) in the context of having underlying medical conditions such as a diabetic family history, obesity, and cardiac regurgitation? thank you!
my 9 year old sis is overweight and therefore my family have been fat-shaming her and demonising carbs (especially simple carbs) in hopes for her to lose weight. This is seen as 'normal' in our asian culture which I have very strong objections about (with a history of anorexia). Sometimes even I get fat-shamed as I (obviously) have gained weight after my ED days. With my family being obese in general (except for me), I hope that my family can be healthy mentally and physically
Just curious are those stats based on the U.S.? Canadians seem to be a lot healthier than Americans in general.
Fantastic video
Can a slim person gain weight while trying to be on diet and control sugar levels? My mother is quite slim already and she’s lost significant weight with little or no success over controlling sugar levels despite diet. Can anybody please recommend what to do
How do u do the hunger crushing combo?
Fiber, protein, and healthy fat :)
Most of her videos show examples. Other people tell me this basic idea: half of your plate is veggies/plants (gives you fibre), a quarter is protein (like a piece of meat) and a quarter starchy carbs (like rice); add a spoonful of fat (like oil or butter). You can have more but if you make sure you have these components it will help you to feel satisfied and full for a few hours. Also make sure to include things you enjoy and find interesting - this satiates mouth hunger so you don’t feel the need to keep looking for something else to eat.
I’m sorry if this is stupid, my mom had gestational diabetes that turned into type 2 (I was a very big baby) and I’m 25 now and I indulge in chocolate a lot however I get like 6 miles in a day before work but I do work a sedentary job. Is a blood sugar test kit the best way to show me where I am it in regards to type 2 diabetes
Thank you for this video
More like this please!
Abbey I love u and what u do but I don't love ur sensationalized youtube titles. I know it gets the views but it comes off as cheapening your important messages. Just a thought! Thanks again for everything you do!
I see similar comment on nearly every video, and I agree. Viewers should be respected and trusted to appreciate informational content, not treated like idiots who only want to watch sensationalism. This only makes people expect that more and dumbs everyone down.
Can you still reverse insulin resistance when you have gotten to the point of having type two diabetes?
To get off the meds I mean. 😁
It depends. Only your doctor can really answer that, and, even then, it can be hard to tell. It depends on how long you've had diabetes and how well controlled you are. Diabetes can destroy the beta cells in your pancreas, and that can cause you to become insulin dependent. The earlier it is, the more success you can have.
Wow, you really did your research
As a person who has developed diabete due to 5 intense years of my ED hyperfagia (aka binge eated every carbs under the sun), I saved myself from this hell with low carb high fat diet and intermittent fasting/prolonged fasting without having to take med. So maybe just maybe lets not make people even sicker by preaching misinformation.
Agree 100%. I was the same
@@candaceion9622 So happy that you're diabete free too ^^
I’m happy for you. But what works for you isn’t going to work for everyone.
@@erinkavanagh-hall5465 yes it will because it’s physiology.
I have a friend, who is an endocrinologist and she once said an interesting thing. That there is no such thing as prediabetes. Either your insulin and blood sugar levels are within normal range or they aren't. Everything else is a fairytale we tell ourselves to sleep better at night 🤷.
Abbey. Personal responsibility is never the answer in 2022. Please don’t be reasonable and intelligent. This is TH-cam we want to hear about quick fixes and how bad specific nutrients are. 😂
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Our favourite myth debunker 😍
This woman is clueless and giving horrible information
Friendly reminder that in order to become a licensed dietician you have to complete curriculum set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietitics, which openly states its affiliation with industrial food companies - most notably those who rely on selling carbs. Additionally the largest sugar producer in the world, Sudzuckers, indirectly finances the Academy through their subsidiary BENEO.
For these reasons dieticians cannot be regarded as a truly credible source of information as it pertains to diet because they fundamentally have a conflict of interest.
This is furthered by the fact that abbey herself has said that a "majority of the Research is industry funded." Additionally, abbey is a longtime employee of General Mills.
lol who can we trust? 😭
@@hellyeah_ellajane
People who rely on an understanding of human physiology, and comprehend the special interests at play and their impacts. They will typically promote higher quality food goods and won't promote processed foods as a general rule and won't promote industry funded research
Did you watch the video?
@@joseromero81
I've seen a portion of it and she's already on damage control. She is just promoting an industry friendly narrative that is suboptimal from a physiological standpoint to say the least. For example her HCC which is unfavorable for blood sugars.
She is ultimately downplaying the role of carbs among other things. For example, she recommends multiple meals a day which is antithetical to reducing blood sugar response.
The research she's referencing is overall low quality. For example she cites research claiming that keto only benefits blood sugars in the short term. If you've ever done keto long term you know how inaccurate that claim is as even in the long term you're risking hypoglycemia if anything while on keto
Thank you
Most things people think about type one and type two diabetes are also wrong 😂
2:14 so a "registered dietician" makes a youtube channel to talk about what foods to eat yet puts a disclaimer up because she doesn't want to be held responsible, but wants to earn money from said youtube channel.
Interesting.
Do you recommend eating unfertilized chicken periods? aka "eggs"..
Do you recommend drinking breast milk from another species of animal? (since humans are animals, safe to say "another species of animal").
Do you have to go keto? No. Should you go vegan? Yes.
You need fiber for your gut microbiome. An increase in fiber is correlated with significant improvements in health and longevity. Animal products have no fiber, while plants DO have fiber. Also, your body already makes enough cholesterol for you to live. An increased consumption of cholesterol is a major contributor to diabetes, heart disease, and various cancers. Animal products have cholesterol, while plants do not.
Plus, all essential nutrients (including protein) can be found in plants except B12. B12 is artificially supplemented into animal feed anyway so you might as well just get the supplement directly.
Thanks for this video, Abbey. I know you are paid by the animal agriculture industry (I've seen ads for a few animal products), and you have many keto followers so you can't outright say it, but all signs show that going vegan provides the best health outcome. I wish you would just say it plainly.
Plus, we can all agree that hurting animals is bad.
Within one year my A1c level went from normal to diabetic. I’m Indigenous and I’m about to complete my third year of nursing school in August. I’ve been working through complex trauma, working as a caregiver and doing full time nursing school. It’s been a stressful year even if you don’t count being in the middle of the pandemic. All that to say, this video could not have come at a better time. I would so appreciate more videos on diabetes. Love you Abbey ❤️
Thank you for doing all you do to help others. Complex trauma is a lifelong journey, but it can get better. I hope you’re able to continue working through it in a safe way ☺️
Wow! I'm in awe of what you do, thank you for doing what you do. I used to have diabetes, I don't now, it wasn't easy to get rid of or manage, but I've done it.
@@Queenofcats36 hey! I just wanted to ask if the blood sugar monitors (the ones used at home) are accurate? My fasting blood sugar came 99 and the pre diabetic range starts from 100 and I'm just really worried lol. I'm really thin and all my other blood work is perfect, I just took this reading out of curiosity, I didn't actually think that it would be somehow high. I know 99 is normal but it's literally the last number in the normal range so I'm kinda worried
I’m so glad this video can be helpful for you. Thank you for sharing ❤️
@@nini-qc1qd a bit late, but as long as you use them as the package suggests you should be good. FYI bodyweight doesnt necesarally suggest healthy bloodsugar levels.
Amazing video
As a nurse, I love this. Your videos are SO informational, I love that everything is solidified in science, too. Great Video Abbey!
Thank you for being informed on nutrition as a medical professional!
Thank you! ❤️
I loved this video. I have been prediabetic for years. I did the keto diet for about 6 months and yes, I saw a drastic drop in all my lab values but it was not a sustainable option for me. I've been working with an endocrinologist and a registered dietician and while I wouldn't say I have everything 100% under control yet, I have seen a huge improvement in my blood sugar numbers following their advice and guidance without cutting out any one food group, like carbs. ive only been working with them 2 short months, so I feel really good about where I am and where I am going. The one thing they both really encourage is daily movement/exercise. I cannot wait until I get my sciatic nerve pain under control so I can focus on that aspect!
So you’re saying that we don’t actually need carbohydrate rich fiber sources… if soluble fiber is what helps manage blood sugar wouldn’t it make more sense to eat fiber rich/lower carb foods? Oats, breads, and other grains don’t really contain that much fiber compared to foods like seeds and vegetables. You’re telling people that carbs aren’t the enemy but all of the research shows that a high carb diet results in insulin resistance…..
I had gestational diabetes, so I have an increased risk for diabetes. I was so excited to see this video! I want to be able to prevent progression to diabetes later in my life.
I’m glad this video is helpful for you!
Thank you Abbey, Honestly, I needed this, recently diagnosed with insuline resistence and somedays I over worry , some days I "forget" and over eat ( i have anxiety and often use food to cope) so I've been kind of lost
May I ask what was done to receive this diagnosis? I keep trying to get my doctors to test my A1C but they always make a big deal out of it and they say my glucose is fine.
@@TheYazmanian of course! In my case I was having a lot of abdominal inflammation , I couldn't lost weight I was gaining it, and I was having trouble going to the bathroom, so my doctor did a full panel on me. My HOMA Index was very high, also my cortisol and my gut bacteria wasn't good either. The HOMA Index is used to diagnose insuline resistance , then I got my hbA1c test to check it, but my numbers weren't on diabetes yet. So for now I am medicated with metformin, also take probiotics a lot of vitamins and supplements
@@AriLuciani Thank you so much for that detailed response. I was under the impression that A1C markers could tell if we are insulin resistant but it looks like I'll have to do the HOMA index. I guess that's why my doctor thought it was strange that I wanted to check the A1C but he never suggested HOMA index either. 😕
@@TheYazmanian you are welcome! Maybe suggest that, or try a different doctor 🤭 for me, no one was understanding how uncomfortable I was, and we where nowhere near a solution until I got done those tests with a new doctor
Worst medical advice I've heard in ages
Would love to see you talk about Metabolic Syndrome and what causes it!
Loved the video! My A1C is in the prediabetes category so I’ve been looking for ways to get it down. I started walking 3 miles a day (broken out into mini walks throughout the day) and I’m working with a nutritionist to develop a healthy relationship with food. I will find out in November if it helps get by number back down to normal
Thank you for sharing what works for you!
I’ve been waiting for a video like this 🙌 I was pre-diabetic and no longer am. Thank you for the truth about carbs. I was told I couldn’t eat fruit or bread I did and lost weight and got on a workout routine.
I’m glad you found the video helpful!
In regards to myth #6 for Americans: socio economic status also impacts access to food. Idk how it is in Canada and other parts of the western world but here in the States, we have ‘food deserts’. Aka, areas in which access to affordable and nutritious food are limited. These are commonly found in impoverished areas and if you live there, good luck eating healthy. This only compounds the risk factors these people face when it’s also stacked on top of racial bias, and access to quality healthcare. I’m glad that the medical community now has quality data to bust this myth. There’s still a long way to go, but at least we’re moving forward.
We definitely have food deserts here in Canada. And in many indigenous communities food is 5 to 6 times more expensive then elsewhere. It's pretty horrifying.
There was a time where I lived in a neighborhood where the closest supermarket was a few miles away and I didn't have a car. Instead of eating from the convenience store everyday, I would take the bus, on my one day off of work, and go get groceries. Food deserts usually happen because of crime, not socioeconomic status
While all your videos are fantastic, this may truly be your BEST VIDEO yet!!! You addressed every major myth, explained everything in a way that is easy for most audiences to understand, and did so with just the right amount of detail... you truly knocked it out of the park!!! I can't wait to share this with family, friends and some of my PCOS communities (where misinformation is abundant). I get so overwhelmed trying to explain this is all in a simple, articulate way, so from the bottom of my heart.... thank you!!! 💛
Really enjoyed this and learned a lot in this video! You mentioned that BMI isn’t a good indicator of health and some other markers that are but how would I figure those markers out for myself? And would you be able to do a video on ways to measure health for yourself that are completely separate from weight?
I can put these topics on my list to discuss in a video!
The American Diabetes Association now recommends low carb diets for people with diabetes.
Diabetes is on the increase, so obviously the standard American diet that is high in carbs and sugar is not the answer.
Most likely because people eat the wrong carbohydrates, like overly processed, white carbs. If you eat whole grains, in moderation, you should be fine. Unless you have an allergy to gluten or something along those lines.
@@KristenKras Oatmeal is considered a good carb but it has a high glycemic index. The instant ones are the worst but even the steel cut ones raise blood glucose and are much higher on the glycemic index than say, an egg.
Same with whole grain bread and a lot of the other typical carbs people eat.
Low carb is definitely effective - but I wore a continuous blood glucose monitor for several weeks and really “got” GI (glycemic index) for the first time. I was shocked that some foods I ate that had sugar and flour in them did not spike my blood sugar at all, because of what they were combined with (butter, eggs, rye, chocolate). But when I ate a meal with jasmine rice & potatoes my blood sugar did go up. A friend wore one & had a similar experience - pasta didn’t raise his blood sugar, but chips did, and a protein shake did (because it’s absorbed so quickly). I didn’t believe glycemic index mattered before & I didn’t believe you could eat carbs without spiking your blood sugar, but some foods, including some carbs. definitely do slow down the release of glucose into the bloodstream.
As an aside, I learned that exercise can IMMEDIATELY lower blood sugar because it moves the sugar out of the blood and into the muscles. So taking a walk or doing a few squats etc after a meal is a way to take some control of your blood sugar. It truly is intricate and fascinating!
@@RenieNostalgic oats' glycemic index is 55-57 so while it's higher than an egg, it's still low. Plus it has a lot of antioxidants and keeps people full for a long time (also has very less calories). I think eating oatmeal (not the instant one) after or before workouts might be a good idea
@@wavingcat5 Wow!
Thank you very much for this video! When I was diagnosed with prediabetes I actually searched for the term on youtube and only found stuff made by people pushing ridiculous extreme diets with zero scientific basis. Great to see an actual professional talking about this
Cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease tho🤣🤣🤣 closed the video immediately after this Goodness me!!
Sorry I disagree with you. Low carb lowered my A1c from 6.3 to 5.1 for 3 yrs so far
Please stop with the dramatic titles. You don't need them for people to like you.
Okay but I don’t understand as a Canadian how you use what you are sponsoring because you have to be US Citizen in order of use it…
So excited to see someone talking about the social determinates of health!
At 116 pounds at 15 years old - my cholesterol is as 200. I became a vegetarian and my cholesterol continued to climb. After I had my daughter, my cholesterol was 263. I couldn’t loose weight bc I was always hungry. I went on keto, ate shrimp and butter several times a week. I took of 30 pounds and my cholesterol is 181. A homeopathic doc years ago told me too much sugar was causing my body to store fat and raise cholesterol. I didn’t listen. My sister in law who never thought she could do keto has also done it and loves it. She lost 60 pounds, is no longer pre-diabetic and is off blood pressure medication for the first time in 14 years.
My child developed type 1 diabetes. So entirely different from type 2 but I got to hear all about the misinformation people think they know about type 2. So I spend a lot of time saying that's not how any of this works!
I also have a Type 1 kiddo so I feel you on all the misinformation!
My sister was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 12 and the number of kids who told her she "couldn't have diabetes" because she "wasn't fat" was astounding. Not to mention the number of doctors who told her to just "get her numbers under control" and she'd "lose weight," as if that was her goal...all of the misinformation out there is incredibly frustrating.
Thank you so much. I reversed my diabetes a year ago using very low cal and keto. It was very effective but been hard to maintain while still having a life. This makes a lot of practical sense and is a balance between the extreme approaches of low fat high carb and keto trends.
I am so so so excited for this video. I was pre diabetic in Nov 2021 and I turned it around by eating more legumes, less red meat and more fruits and veg. I did decrease my carbs as well but I definitely still eat them everyday (they’re impossible to avoid they’re in everything).
Thank you for this information! Your videos are helpful for me as I am studying nutrition and have family history of diabetes. Keep up the great content.
Fascinating how dependent on research the author is. If there hasn’t been a study on the matter, she just doesn’t seem to have an opinion.
My personal experience is that she is all kinds of wrong about keto and carnivore diets (and especially cholesterol). But then again, it’s not she (she doesn’t seem to have opinions), it’s all the studies.
That said, whatever makes you healthy and enjoy life, I say go for it.
I used to have diabetes, I don't anymore, and that's because I lost a lot of weight, mostly due to watching what I ate, and lowering my calorie intake, not getting rid of carbs or anything like that! And I now exercise WAY more often than I ever did!
Don't have prediabetes but had to watch! If you can make similar videos on diet & other chronical illnesses that would be awesome! I have epilepsy and often hear how amazing keto would be, but I don't know anyone who was able to eat keto long term 😅
The keto diet was created to help children with epilepsy, but nowadays it's used more for children who have refractory epilepsy and is strictly controlled by Drs
Keep taking this advice - lots of carbs and watch your pre-diabetes progress to full blown diabetes. Highly dangerous advice. Why won't she address the elephant in the room - most people in the USA are overweight or obese - get those fat people to lose weight. Oh, I know, there are a few thin people who get diabetes, but these are in a very small minority.
love this video!!! Have a client who is prediabetic and vegan - could you do a video on insulin resistance and hunger crushing combos for vegans?! Love your content as always 💕
she does have a free vegan meal plan ebook on her website that has hunger crushing combos :) it’s my go to
Stop eating grains
What about a chat with Dr. Robert Lustig? Would be an interesting convergence of views. Not sure if his approach is legit or not since I'm no scientist, but he seems to be making some waves and to have a lot of background in researching this topic.
WOW, Dr.Ken Berry promotes beef,bacon,butter and eggs.
He's an idiot who's been disciplined more than once. He's a carb/insulin model pusher, the hopelessly simplistic idea that people become diabetic because they "eat too many carbs" and so the best move to reduce that blood sugar is to "avoid carbs". Fung is an unqualified person, as well. He said in his videos that, "Your body is like a sugar bowl, that rises when you eat, and falls when you don't". Yeah? How come my 12 hour fasting blood sugar wasn't any lower than the 2 hour?
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.
Some people on keto actually become diabetic due to the very high fat intake. Other diabetics heal by eating truckloads of natural carbs on the Mastering Diabetes program. I'm one of those people with bad genetics. I'm very thin but have blood sugar struggles due to my mom's diabetic side of the family. I have held diabetes back due to my quality vegan diet at age 55, but it's getting harder and harder. Granted, most people in the family are diabetic by their early 40s.
This is so prevalent to my life currently it’s crazy you did a video on this right now lol Thank you!
same!
RE: Pre-diabetes & Fruit... I'd love some feedback from someone in the know! I got my annual fasting bloodwork done about two weeks ago and was shocked to see that my glucose level was at 105 (technically categorizing me as pre-diabetic). For the past two years, my level has hovered around 85. I'm at a very healthy weight, am conscientious of my diet (from a nutritional standpoint), exercise 6 days/week (a mix of cardio, strength training, and vinyasa yoga), and walk nightly (after dinner). "Dessert" for me is usually a protein bar between lunch and dinner; otherwise, I consume almost no added sugar. I read nutrition labels & am mindful of choosing foods like cereal/granola, yogurt, etc. with lower sugar levels, pretty much never touch white carbs, and don't eat carbs naked (Abbey's HCC-inspo has been life-changing!). The only possible thing that I can think to attribute this glucose spike to is how much fruit I tend to eat (up until this result came back, I was eating about 6 servings of fruit/day... some of these servings included fruits like cherries, grapes, mangoes, and/or bananas, which I realize are higher-sugar). I always figured that fruits were whole foods loaded with nutrients, and especially because I consume so little sugar throughout my day, I could afford to be liberal with them. But could fruit be the culprit after all? I've pumped the brakes and limited my fruit intake to 2-3 servings/day over the past week & change. Is this likely to help or does it constitute unnecessary restriction/extremism? Big thanks!
Normal fasting blood sugar is 70-110, which would put you in normal range. You can’t be labeled as pre-diabetic or type II unless you have an elevated A1c, which is a separate lab that is the average of your blood sugar over 3 months.
How is your sleep? Sleep has a massive effect on blood sugars.
@@valeriegoodwin1424 That's good to hear! According to the lab that tested my levels,
@@lynncrf Pretty good overall! 7-9 hours most nights! I'm a medicated stress case. 😇
@@jeanettegeraci1515 No, it has nothing to do with pushing pharmaceuticals, because you wouldn’t be started on something without getting an A1c to actually determine if your pre-diabetic or diabetic. Your fasting blood sugar has to be above 126 at least two times for it to be considered abnormal enough for further investigation, OR you have symptoms of hyperglycemia and/or a large family history of diabetes.
Some labs just have different “normal” ranges that might be a bit off from the actual normal ranges.
Thanks so much for the info. People are really angry at Abbey for this video, however you have to realize she gives very generalized advice. She always say you should work with a health professionals who know your health history.
I would love to see a video on the correlation between prediabetes and insulin resistant PCOS!! There is So much misinformation on how to properly manage this
same here!
Thank you for this! I am a nurse practitioner student and I am very passionate about nutrition and chronic disease prevention. Thank you for communicating so clearly and with so much evidence!
If I fall asleep after carb heavy meals does that mean I’m resistant or sensitive to insulin? I’ll pass out even after eating a can of black beans and I just don’t quite understand why
Gauge girl training on YT has a quiz on insulin sensitivity. It’s highly informative. Carbs don’t affect everyone equally
@@RA-qv3nd I’ll check that out thank you!!
I'm convinced stress is a huge factor. I've never had gestational diabetes before, but this last pregnancy was so stressful and I ended up getting it. My levels went right back down after after the baby was born, but then more stress ensued, extreme stress and trauma! My blood sugar levels shot right back up. Three months of nothing but stress. When I have a few relaxing days my blood sugar goes down a bit. I also haven't been able to exercise. Hoping things will go back to normal soon.
I am pre-diabetic. My doctor's solution, lose weight. He is a wonderful doctor, but losing weight is easier said than done. I did keto for a year but couldn't sustain it. Missed too many foods. Would love a video on high soluble fiber carbs which could help.
It comes down to focus. If you choose what you put in your mouth (choose to eat healthy), you can do it. Anyone can do it. You have to persevere and move also, that is, you need to exercise also.
Keto isn't the only solution to losing weight
Thank you for this video! So helpful and informative. I would love to hear you speak on lowering cholesterol and how you can combine one diet to help both cholesterol and blood sugar.
Also food tips!