Managing type 2 diabetes with low carb in South Asian populations

Join our live event replay with Dr Nelum Dharmapriya and Dr Peter Brukner as they explore the unique challenges faced by South Asian communities in managing type 2 diabetes, improving blood glucose levels, and ultimately achieving type 2 diabetes remission. Learn how to balance cultural dietary practices with effective diabetes management strategies in this insightful and practical webinar. In this video: 00:08: Introductions 00:31: Dr Dharmapriya’s personal health background 01:09: The impact of menopause 02:37: Dr Dharmapriya’s diagnosis of pre-diabetes 03:32: Why insulin resistance is at the root of metabolic dysfunction 04:00: Transitioning to low carb a diet 05:28: Health improvements after starting low carb 06:58: Coronary vascular disease risks 12:46: Metabolic health in South Asian populations 16:00: Addressing South Asian patients who claim low carb is not possible 20:00: Shifting the mindset of South Asian populations 22:13: Cognitive decline and the impact of nutrition 24:10: Standard tests to determine metabolic health 24:58: The importance of the high-sensitivity CRP test 27:12: Vitamin B12 in South Asian populations 27:29: Lipoprotein-a and South Asian populations 28:29: The importance of fasting insulin test 32:59: The importance of cholesterol 35:00: How fatty liver disease develops 36:00: Reversing fatty liver with dietary changes 37:00: Body Mass Index (BMI) references for South Asian populations 41:45: ‘Is fatty liver the cause of type 2 diabetes?’ 42:22: ‘Is there any damage caused by yo-yo keto dieting?’ 43:00: How many grams of carbohydrates for a low carb approach 44:00: Practical approaches to transitioning to a low carb diet 45:00: Dr Dharmapriya’s Wholefood Revolution 48:07: The importance of understanding mindset 👁‍🗨 Join the Conversation: Gain valuable insights into managing patients and clients with type 2 diabetes management and the benefits of the therapeutic carbohydrate restriction (TCR) approach. 👍 Subscribe for More: Stay informed about the latest in health, wellness, and low carb living. Curious about how low carb nutrition can help those managing type 2 diabetes? Find out more here: https://partners.defeatdiabetes.com.au/ ▬▬🔻BONUS CONTENT🔻 👉 FREE TCR TOOLKIT https://partners.defeatdiabetes.com.a... ▬▬🔻ABOUT US🔻 Defeat Diabetes is the first evidence-based and doctor-led program that can help send pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes into remission through a low carb approach. Founded by Dr Peter Brukner OAM with the support of experts Dr Paul Mason, Sports Medicine Doctor and Nicole Moore, Master Nutrition APD and a medical advisory panel of doctors and dieticians, the Defeat Diabetes Program is delivered via a digital program that provides an extensive range of videos from expert health professionals, including masterclasses, cooking demonstrations, low carb and keto recipes, weekly meal plans and a rich library of resources, with new content regularly added. Start your FREE 14-day trial today: http://www.DefeatDiabetes.com.au/regi... ▬▬🔻WATCH NEXT🔻 ⏩ Rethinking Diabetes Treatment: Gary Taubes Shares Life-Changing Insights! 🤯:    • Rethinking Diabetes Treatment: Gary Taubes...   ⏩ How Food is Destroying our Braind with Georgie Ede MD https://www.youtube.com/live/0NHcwscnj-I ⏩ Defeat Diabetes on TV:    • Defeat Diabetes on TV   ▬▬🔻CONTACT INFO🔻 Defeat Diabetes Pty Ltd Suite 113/40 Yeo Street Neutral Bay, NSW 2089 📧 [email protected] 🖥 https://www.DefeatDiabetes.com.au ▬▬🔻FOLLOW US🔻   / defeatdiabetesaustralia     / defeatdiabetesau     / defeatdiabetes_     / defeat-diabetes  

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