SugarByHalf

Welcome to the first science-based and doctor-led program to transform the health of Australians diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes and chronic illness. Learn about the benefits of the Defeat Diabetes Program and how it can work for you. Dr Peter Brukner OAM & Dr Paul Mason discuss their work with the, Defeat Diabetes App, and how it can assist you. 

https://www.defeatdiabetes.com.au/

Dr Gary Fettke is an orthopedic surgeon and an advocate for a low carb healthy fat lifestyle. In 2016, Gary was sanctioned by regulators for recommending a low-carb lifestyle to patients he felt could improve their health by changing their diets. Dr Fettke was officially, ‘silenced’, by AHPRA, meaning he was forbidden to give diet-related advice to his patients. In 2018, AHPRA retracted its decision in its entirety, and cleared Dr Fettke of all charges.

https://isupportgary.com/about

https://www.nofructose.com/gary-fettke/

https://twitter.com/FructoseNo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Matty Lansdown is a scientist and nutrition consultant with a passion for sharing the truth. He believes in ‘Food is Medicine’ and wants to have people feeling like they are in control of their own health and empowered to take the necessary action. After 10 years of study, research, and experimentation, Matty has become a prolific voice in the health, nutrition and diet space. He hosts the, ‘How to Not get Sick and Die’ podcast, and works with clients as a Health Coach. He has presented at many conferences and last week presented at the 6th Annual Quit Sugar Summit.

https://mattylansdown.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matty-lansdown-0bb76b61/

https://www.instagram.com/mattylansdown/

https://www.facebook.com/mattylansdown

Dr Lucy Burns is a GP and a lifestyle medicine physician. Lucy runs a weight loss clinic called Real Life Medicine. This was the inspiration to create an online learning platform to share this information far and wide. Lucy has muscular dystrophy which impairs her mobility. In her 20’s she managed her weight with exercise. Alas, this is no longer possible. She became overweight/obese and was insulin resistant. Two years ago she lost 20 kgs by adopting a low carb lifestyle and more importantly has maintained this. Dr Lucy is known for her positive can-do nature and is an eternal optimist. Despite this, she has experienced depression for many years which is now in remission thanks to her lifestyle changes. She practices meditation daily (well at least second daily). Dr Lucy also speaks at conferences for doctors on weight management as well as events for the general public, and is now considered an expert in this field. Dr Lucy is a mum to two teenage girls - say no more.

Dr Shah, cardiologist medical expert currently practicing in New York City. Dr Shah is a cardiology and vascular specialist who is passionate about peripheral arterial disease (PAD), treating limb ischemia, and managing diabetic foot ulcers. He advises other doctors on medical technology, artificial intelligence in cardiology, and how to use med tech to save limbs and save lives. 

https://www.dranujshah.com/

https://www.apexheartandvascular.com/peripheral-arterial-disease

Defeating diabetes is the topic of discussion during this episode with experts Dr Peter Brukner OAM & Dr Paul Mason. 

Dr Peter Brukner OAM is a world-renowned Australian Sports medicine clinician and researcher. Until recently the team doctor for the Australian cricket team, he has held similar positions at Liverpool FC, Melbourne and Collingwood AFL clubs, the Socceroos and with the national Olympic teams. A professor of sports medicine at La Trobe University, Peter is also the author of several books and a founder of the SugarByHalf public health campaign. He lectures on health all over the world and often appears in the media, including Fox Footy TV, SEN Radio, ABC Radio and The Age.

Dr Mason obtained his medical degree with honors from the University of Sydney, and also holds degrees in Physiotherapy and Occupational Health. He is a Specialist Sports Medicine and Exercise Physician. Dr Mason developed an interest in low carbohydrate diets in 2011. Since then he has spent hundreds of hours reading and analysing the scientific literature. For a number of years, Dr. Mason has been applying this knowledge in treating metabolic and arthritis patients who have achieved dramatic and sustained weight loss and reductions in joint pain.

Lucinda Hancock is the CEO of Nutrition Australia. Nutrition Australia aims to inspire healthy eating through information, education, and consultation services. They work in all states and territories to influence policy makers, media, educators, food industry, companies and consumers.

Nutrition Australia is a non-government, non-profit, community-based organisation that operates in all States and Territories in Australia with the assistance of professionals who are specialists in the fields of food, nutrition, health promotion and business. Each Division provides a range of services that are specific to the needs of their State or Territory. These services include:

https://nutritionaustralia.org/

https://heas.health.vic.gov.au/

Dr Sandro Demaio is the CEO of VicHealth, a medical doctor, globally-renowned public health expert and advocate. Having held the role of Medical Officer for non-communicable conditions and nutrition with the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development at the World Health Organization. Dr Demaio was previously the CEO of the EAT Foundation, the science-based, global platform for food systems transformation.

In his pro bono work, Dr Demaio co-founded NCDFREE, a global social movement against chronic disease which reached more than 2.5 million people in its first 18 months. In 2018, he also established an independent, not-for-profit foundation focused on improving the health and nutrition of Australians. Dr Sandro currently has a book out called, ‘The Doctor’s Diet’.

Besides his role as VicHealth CEO, Dr Demaio also co-hosts the ABC television show Ask the Doctor – an innovative and exploratory factual medical series broadcasting across Australia and around the world.

https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-doctor-s-diet-sandro-demaio/book/9781760556709.html

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/

https://sandrodemaio.com/about

https://www.instagram.com/sandrodemaio/?hl=en

Belinda is an advocate and supporter of a low carb healthy fat lifestyle. She Co-founded Nutrition for Life in Tasmania and established the successful business before passing it on to her team. She has always had a longstanding and keen interest in the preventative aspects of health and well-being, having nursed in the public health system, specialising in Geriatric Rehabilitation in the past. These days Belinda describes herself as a ‘health disruptor’ around the dietary guidelines and other aspects to health. Listen in as she provides interesting research and thoughts around the dietary guidelines and reflects on how her husband, Dr Gary Fettke, was silenced for advising his patients to reduce sugar. 

https://isupportgary.com/

Yvonne Farquharson is the managing director at Filter your Future. Yvonne wants to help children make positive lifestyle choices for their future health and wellbeing. She is aiming to tackle the global epidemic of diet and weight related illnesses through early education. Yvonne discusses kidney disease and the impact of dialysis along with other health issues. 

https://www.filteryourfuture.com.au/