In this episode, Dr. Ian Lake, a GP from the UK, shares his revolutionary approach to managing type 1 diabetes through a ketogenic diet. We explore the science behind insulin dosage, metabolic flexibility, and the challenges of advocating for low carb, high fat diets in the medical community.

Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Lake's personal journey with type 1 diabetes led him to discover the benefits of a ketogenic diet for blood sugar control and overall health.
• Reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing healthy fats can lead to improved HbA1c levels, reduced insulin requirements, and better long-term health outcomes.
• Advocating for low carb, high fat diets in the medical community comes with challenges, but Dr. Lake is dedicated to educating healthcare professionals and patients about this approach.

Resources and Links:

• Dr. Ian Lake's website: https://www.type1keto.com/
• Dr. Philip Ovadia's website
• Jack Heald's profile at Wizard Academy

Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Dr. Ian Lake's background 00:02:30 - Dr. Lake's diagnosis with type 1 diabetes 00:08:15 - Conventional diabetes management and its challenges 00:15:00 - Discovering the ketogenic diet and its impact on diabetes control 00:22:00 - The importance of reducing insulin dosage and increasing metabolic flexibility 00:28:30 - Challenges in advocating for low carb, high fat diets in the medical community 00:35:00 - Dr. Lake's efforts to educate and promote the ketogenic approach

About Dr. Ian Lake:
Dr. Ian Lake is a GP in the UK who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in his mid-thirties. After initially following the conventional high carb, low fat diet recommended by guidelines, he discovered the benefits of a ketogenic diet for managing his diabetes. Dr. Lake has since been advocating for the use of low carb, high fat diets in the management of type 1 diabetes, despite the challenges faced in convincing the medical community.

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