Diabetes Isn’t Permanent — This Reverses It | Dr. Jason Fung

Dr. Jason Fung is a physician, researcher and New York Times bestselling author and currently practices as a nephrologist (kidney specialist). He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, which provides the education, tools and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting. Today we’re discussing Jason’s book, The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally. These days, most doctors, dietitians and even diabetes specialists consider type 2 diabetes a life sentence that only gets worse over time. Throughout our conversation you’ll learn this isn’t the case and that it’s totally reversible with diet and lifestyle modifications. Stick around and learn exactly what to do to reverse diabetes without medication. Subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show on YouTube:    / @jessechappus   (And be sure to hit the 🔔 to get notified when new videos are released!) In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Obesity, prediabetes & type 2 diabetes are reversible conditions 02:20 - What causes hyperinsulinemia? 10:08 - The physiology of eating carbs 18:09 - How a fatty pancreas causes type 2 diabetes 23:54 - High fructose diets lead to a fatty liver 28:41 - Waist circumference is the most important measure of metabolic health 30:36 - The five components of the metabolic syndrome 32:59 - Understanding blood glucose vs. body glucose 35:14 - The top two recommendations for treating type 2 diabetes naturally 40:09 - The most effective fasting routine to lose weight 43:01 - How long does it take to get off insulin when you modify diet & lifestyle? 45:32 - What is basal metabolic rate? 49:21 - Walking after meals lowers your blood glucose 50:54 - Focus on eating whole foods 55:19 - Stop eating 6x a day 59:23 - Consider using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) Show notes: https://jessechappus.com/496 Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Website: https://jessechappus.com ✩ Instagram:   / jessechappusshow   Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.