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In this exciting new podcast episode, I interview science journalist Gary Taubes about his new book on diabetes, titled 'Rethinking Diabetes.' We discuss the history of diabetes treatment, the role of journalists in critiquing scientific paradigms, and the misconceptions surrounding type 2 diabetes. Taubes highlights the illusion of consensus in the medical community and the harm that can result from it. He also challenges the prevailing belief that diabetes is a pancreatic deficiency disorder and explores alternative approaches to treatment. The conversation explores the flaws in medical thinking, particularly in the treatment of diabetes and obesity. We discusses the historical use of starvation diets and high-fat diets, as well as the misguided approach of calorie restriction. The conversation also highlights the influence of medical organizations, such as the American Diabetic Association, in promoting high-carb diets.
Unlike other episodes, this conversation may have a direct and immediate impact on the health choices one may make. We endeavour to bring you more such episodes exploring the illusion of consensus surrounding diet, fitness, supplementation, mental health, psychotherapy, and more!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:06 The Role of Journalists in Critiquing Scientific Paradigms
18:32 Understanding Diabetes: Types and Consequences
29:09 The Historical Treatment of Diabetes: Diet and Insulin Therapy
39:03 The Impact of Insulin Therapy and the Rise of Type 2 Diabetes
49:36 The Misconception of Type 2 Diabetes as a Pancreatic Deficiency Disorder
50:01 The Quarter Century Victory Models and the Limitations of Insulin Therapy
50:38 The Flaws in Medical Thinking
55:13 Starvation Diets and Insulin Therapy
56:11 The Paradox of High-Fat Diets
59:03 The Ineffectiveness of Calorie Restriction
01:00:06 The Starvation Study by Ancel Keys
01:05:18 The American Diabetic Association's Embrace of High-Carb Diets
01:07:49 The Influence of Medical Organizations
01:14:29 Systematic Changes to Improve Science
01:15:00 Pragmatic Approach for Patients
01:24:06 Fixing the Flaws in Science
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Our exciting first podcast sponsor:
Alcami Elements - a premium herbal supplement for energy, focus, and concentration.
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In this exciting new podcast episode, I interview science journalist Gary Taubes about his new book on diabetes, titled 'Rethinking Diabetes.' We discuss the history of diabetes treatment, the role of journalists in critiquing scientific paradigms, and the misconceptions surrounding type 2 diabetes. Taubes highlights the illusion of consensus in the medical community and the harm that can result from it. He also challenges the prevailing belief that diabetes is a pancreatic deficiency disorder and explores alternative approaches to treatment. The conversation explores the flaws in medical thinking, particularly in the treatment of diabetes and obesity. We discusses the historical use of starvation diets and high-fat diets, as well as the misguided approach of calorie restriction. The conversation also highlights the influence of medical organizations, such as the American Diabetic Association, in promoting high-carb diets.
Unlike other episodes, this conversation may have a direct and immediate impact on the health choices one may make. We endeavour to bring you more such episodes exploring the illusion of consensus surrounding diet, fitness, supplementation, mental health, psychotherapy, and more!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:06 The Role of Journalists in Critiquing Scientific Paradigms
18:32 Understanding Diabetes: Types and Consequences
29:09 The Historical Treatment of Diabetes: Diet and Insulin Therapy
39:03 The Impact of Insulin Therapy and the Rise of Type 2 Diabetes
49:36 The Misconception of Type 2 Diabetes as a Pancreatic Deficiency Disorder
50:01 The Quarter Century Victory Models and the Limitations of Insulin Therapy
50:38 The Flaws in Medical Thinking
55:13 Starvation Diets and Insulin Therapy
56:11 The Paradox of High-Fat Diets
59:03 The Ineffectiveness of Calorie Restriction
01:00:06 The Starvation Study by Ancel Keys
01:05:18 The American Diabetic Association's Embrace of High-Carb Diets
01:07:49 The Influence of Medical Organizations
01:14:29 Systematic Changes to Improve Science
01:15:00 Pragmatic Approach for Patients
01:24:06 Fixing the Flaws in Science
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