Cyrus Khambatta - Insulin Resistance Explained (And How to Reverse It)

88 million Americans are pre-diabetic and of those 88 million, 84% have NO IDEA that they are pre-diabetic!   So I couldn't of a better time to release this episode!!!   Today I had the pleasure of talking to Cyrus Khambatta Ph.D, internationally recognized nutrition fitness coach and co-founder of Mastering diabetes. Which is also the name of his New York Times bestseller book.    Cyprus takes us through his incredible journey as a type one diabetes survivor and explains how his ailing health inspired a drastic change to his diet plan as well as a career path.   He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering from the University of Stanford in 2003, before bagging a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012.   Cyrus' evidence-based approach to nutrition has helped thousands of people with forms of diabetes reverse insulin resistance using food and other lifestyle changes.   Some topics discussed:    How to tell if you're prediabetic or not   How Cyrus overcame type one diabetes at age 22 and how the life-threatening condition inspired a drastic change to his life   What Insulin resistance really is and how it relates to being prediabetic and how to reverse it   Whole Carbohydrates and Refined Carbohydrates, which is healthier for you?   The exceptional health benefits of non-starchy vegetables   Some simple steps to reverse type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes   How to incorporate Fasting, Exercise, and Sleep to further maintain a healthy lifestyle.   Connect with Mastering Diabetes: Website: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteringdiabetes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masteringdiabetes.org/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastering-diabetes-audio-experience/id1314224547?at=1l3vwYf   Connect with Doug:   Website: http://www.dougbopst.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dougbopst Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188   Support today's sponsors:    Legion Athletics:   buylegion.com/doug and use code "Doug" at checkout for 20% off   Athletic Greens:    www.athleticgreens.com/doug to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices