Why Drew Harrisberg Quit Keto

In Episode 62 I sat down with Exercise Physiologist, Type 1 Diabetic and lover all things health and wellness. In this conversation we discuss Drew’s journey with Type 1 Diabetes and how various dietary frameworks have affected his blood sugars, insulin requirements and overall well-being.

Specifically we covered:

• Drew’s early years growing up including his health, diet and interests
• The symptoms Drew experienced in the lead up to being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
• Being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes – how he felt mentally and what advice he was given by health professionals
• What Type 1 Diabetes is and how it differs to Type 2 Diabetes
• How Drew monitors his blood glucose and administers exogenous insulin
• Role of exercise and insulin resistance
• Drew’s experience with the Paleo Diet and how it affected his insulin requirements and carbohydrate tolerance
• Drew’s experience with the Keto Diet and how it affected his insulin requirements and carbohydrate tolerance
• How a Keto diet can help with blood glucose control but why there is more to consider
• Drew’s experience with a low fat Plant Based diet and how it affected his insulin requirements and carbohydrate tolerance
• The mechanisms behind the change in insulin resistance that Drew experienced across these dietary frameworks
• Why sugar shouldn’t be blamed for Type 2 Diabetes
• Myths and misconceptions about the Keto diet
• Importance of keeping healthy carbohydrates like unrefined grains and legumes in the diet
• Large population studies and diabetes incidence – what can we learn from these people?
• What the Diabetic Association diets are like and why plant-based nutrition for people with insulin resistance/Diabetes isn’t mainstream yet
• Stress & Sleep and how they affect insulin resistance
• Resources for anyone wanting to understand how to transition to a plant-based diet to reduce insulin resistance
• and much more

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