195. Tools to Reverse Diabetes and Insulin Resistance - Dr. Brian Lenzkes

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I'm excited to sit down with Dr. Brian Lenzkes. We talk about the importance of a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), how to manage stress, and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Brian Lenzkes is an internal medicine doctor based in San Diego who has focused much of his attention on clinical nutrition. He owned his own medical practice with a group of physicians from 2004-2020. Dr. Lenzkes is co-host of the popular LowCarbMD podcast, which has more than 1.4 million downloads, and is a professional speaker.

Dr. Lenzkes attended UC Irvine and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology before attending the University of Southern California Medical School. Dr. Lenzkes has been voted one of the “Top Doctors” in San Diego for 11 years. Even after gaining the respect of the medical community and his patients, Dr. Lenzkes felt a void as many patients with chronic conditions became sicker and required more medications. At the same time, Dr. Lenzkes battled his own weight gain while following "standard medical advice".

We discuss the following:All about Dr. Brian LenzkesHow to encourage people to eat a low-carb diet  The importance of a CGMAre CGMs covered by insurance?Thoughts on blood sugar spikesOther levers of healingWays to manage stressTips for better sleepHow to support wellness in communitiesWays to make keto foods or meats more affordableThoughts on using a CGM in the futureBiggest tips learned from interviewing the expertsWhere to find Dr. Brian Lenzkes_____ RESOURCESCGM Discount Code, Use code NWJ25 for $25 off: https://www.nutrisense.io/marketing/judy Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkesWebsite: https://www.lowcarbmdsandiego.com/Life's Best Medicine podcast: https://apple.co/3UejIsfLow Carb MD podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/____ CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore Cure SIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER _____  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Nutrition with Judy Articles Nutrition with Judy Resources _____  **DISCLAIMER: I am only here to provide support as a nutritional therapy practitioner and I am not providing medical advice. I always recommend working with a team of holistic practitioners, including your PCP and a certified nutritional therapy practitioner. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.