The Most Accurate Method To Test Blood Sugar is NOT A1C Test - Dr. Berg

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What is the most accurate way to test your blood sugar level? Here’s what you need to know!
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction: testing blood sugars
0:29 A1C test: is it accurate?
1:56 What are normal blood sugar levels?
3:22 Signs, symptoms, and causes of diabetes
4:12 How to improve diabetes
6:04 The best method to determine your blood sugar level
In this video, I want to talk about the most accurate method to determine your blood sugar levels.
A1C is not as accurate at blood glucose. Why? Because it does not measure your blood glucose levels directly. It only gives you a rough estimate of your blood glucose levels over three months. This is done by measuring the hemoglobin that is bound to glucose.
If you have anemia, your A1C test will be thrown off. Infections, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnancy, and numerous other factors can throw off your A1C measurements.
A1C tests will give you more of a general estimate, but they aren’t 100% accurate.
A normal blood sugar level will be around 80 mg/dl. If you’re a diabetic, you will have insulin resistance. This greatly affects blood sugar levels. Over time, keto and intermittent fasting can bring your blood glucose within a normal range (70-90 mg/dl).
You always want to consume healthy, nutrient-dense foods-particularly vegetables. This will help keep your blood sugar levels under control.
The best way to determine your blood sugar levels is to do a post-meal glucose blood test. After 1-2 hours, your blood sugar level should be under 120. Very healthy people will be under 100.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Thanks for watching. I hope this video helped you better understand the most accurate method to determine your blood sugar levels.

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  • @Murphyrm2361
    @Murphyrm23613 жыл бұрын

    I’m doing the keto diet and changing my blood glucose levels! 66 days and my levels went from 500 in the hospital to under 100 as of today, yes! I eat no sugar or grains.

  • @PepperinasWorld18

    @PepperinasWorld18

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing keep up the great work

  • @positivity2402

    @positivity2402

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome !!!

  • @Spinnaker79

    @Spinnaker79

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @marianne1959

    @marianne1959

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome guess I should keep going...mine was around 300 when I started last week and now most are around 160. I had been discouraged but will keep up IF and keto

  • @basho9306

    @basho9306

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats! Have you taken any medications before? Because my HbA1c doesn't go down and my fasting sugar doesn't go down, I followed the strict keto diet and all Dr. Berg tips. Please advise.

  • @randoshus3762
    @randoshus37624 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you make me want to be a doctor just to spread this information.... People need this help in an ungodly number...

  • @parnamsaini4751

    @parnamsaini4751

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ran ...you are truly inspired...you mean?

  • @johneastwood4852

    @johneastwood4852

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do it we need Mr Dr berg. Dr frank suarez metabolismo tv.

  • @ttrek4

    @ttrek4

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johneastwood4852 66oo65oof5fo

  • @ttrek4

    @ttrek4

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Bok Choy [,

  • @shantephillips3207

    @shantephillips3207

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know right!!!

  • @KETODiamond
    @KETODiamond5 жыл бұрын

    I was a T2D before keto, my sugar is now in the low 80's. After less than 4 months, my A1C dropped to normal. I refused all medications. I teach everyone who asks keto free now to help as many people as I possibly can.

  • @5872550

    @5872550

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good for you, that's great!!

  • @taltonl7271

    @taltonl7271

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Keto is definitely a viable treatment (if not cure) for type 2! I was having so much success with it for 3 months, but now I have gastroparesis and can't digest anything-especially fats and protein. I'm only having broth, but my blood sugar is up and down out of control due to the gastroparesis!

  • @Bflatest

    @Bflatest

    5 жыл бұрын

    Im type2 and on METFORMIN for 8 years but now I stopped all meds and my daily testing is getting lower around 101 115 went from A1C8.4 down to 6 and now I bet even lower

  • @user-kn6of3nz5z

    @user-kn6of3nz5z

    5 жыл бұрын

    Please translate to arabic

  • @emanmetri2250

    @emanmetri2250

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@user-kn6of3nz5z إيه إللي عايزه تسألي عليه

  • @donnabarlow9558
    @donnabarlow95583 жыл бұрын

    I am 71, I have been in Ketosis for a year and a half, and IF (OMAD) for 1 year. I had high blood pressure, A1C of 14, degenerative disc disease, and weighted 334 pounds. As of today, I am no longer on meds for blood pressure or diabetes, I am down 135 lbs, and A1C of 5.3! I was so depressed that I didn’t take before pictures. I can’t find a way to add photos. Thank you for your help in making this possible. I have given up TV for college degree on KZread. I have 48 lbs to go and I am taking Ben Azadi’s advice and doing 5-1-1 schedule. God Bless!

  • @TheIndianscout

    @TheIndianscout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice job!!

  • @massmom8919

    @massmom8919

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can you explain the process you followed to come off the BP meds?

  • @sandbar3000

    @sandbar3000

    3 жыл бұрын

    I totally get that. I was not taking pictures of myself all throughout my 30s. I hated the way that I looked and I was 5 foot 2 and 207 pounds and my highest was 215 pounds and size 18. When 5 foot 2, I only need to be 130 or 125 pounds. At 150 I can feel it in my hips and knees. I'm about 145 now. I'm a size 8, I was a 16 for a long time. I got to 127 in Aug 2019 (size 6) and then Nov 2019 hit and I gained some. Then I gained TONS in 2020. We all did. Now I'm back to 145 down from 160. I can't believe I was up to 160 in Sep 2020. My hips were in so much pain. I take MANY pictures of myself now. I love the way I look. Ah maz ing.

  • @pillsber

    @pillsber

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your goal weight is 87lbs? That sounds preposterous. You'd make Kate Moss look heavy. Just curious because that sounds like a math error to me.

  • @johnray5568

    @johnray5568

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Donna, that is inspiring as I am in a similar situation looking for guidance. This Dr Berg is a Godsend. Good luck. John.

  • @thomaskeets3194
    @thomaskeets31945 жыл бұрын

    Took me 3yrs on intermittent fasting and a ketogenic diet to bring my A1C in normal range. Severely insulin resistant for years unknowingly. Keto and fasting are my life now and are credited for my healing and fantastic quality of health/life today!

  • @jagu5070

    @jagu5070

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can I ask what your a1c was 3yrs ago and where you are today? Also were you able to stop any meds?

  • @thomaskeets3194

    @thomaskeets3194

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi J Agu, I was diagnosed with an A1C of 11.5 Today, it is 5.4 I didn’t take any medication. Just a strict ketogenic diet and fasting.

  • @jagu5070

    @jagu5070

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That is awesome! Congratulations on your success! You give me hope! My inspiration to succeed is to get off of all the crappy chems they prescribed me. I'm glad to see 1st hand that you have done so well. Thank you.

  • @thomaskeets3194

    @thomaskeets3194

    5 жыл бұрын

    J Agu. I wish you good health! Just know that with dedication and perseverance this plan works! And the best part, you can do it without medication as a T2D.

  • @LaCatLady

    @LaCatLady

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thomas Keets That’s wonderful, Thomas. You really took charge of you health. I’m so proud of you.👏👍🏻

  • @history_addict136
    @history_addict1365 жыл бұрын

    in 18th of January 2019, my fasting blood glucose was 201, 377 after two hours of eating, and A1C was 9.8%. In 13th of February, my blood glucose was 92 fasting, 120 after two hours of eating, and A1C was 6%, in less than a month. Thanks to Ketogenic diet and IF.

  • @fidelcatsro6948

    @fidelcatsro6948

    5 жыл бұрын

    ooooh

  • @yayabell8341

    @yayabell8341

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice!!!

  • @gloriamaryhaywood2217

    @gloriamaryhaywood2217

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wowza!! Good for you! Keto is King!🌞

  • @LakerLife

    @LakerLife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can you somehow provide proof without showing your personal info? This would be amazing to see with my own eyes :)

  • @Dirtnap1986

    @Dirtnap1986

    5 жыл бұрын

    were you still taking your medication?

  • @davidcalderon375
    @davidcalderon3753 жыл бұрын

    Dr. Berg you and Dr. Fung have got me fasting and eating right also using The proper supplements I wish I would’ve found out about you two guys years ago. Now I’ve lowered myA1C from 8.9 to 6.1 in two months and will keep this life style forever thank you so much 🙏🏽

  • @NansGlobalKitchen

    @NansGlobalKitchen

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome for you. Can you please tell me what supplements you are taking that is helping you to bring your A1c down? Thankyou so much in advance!

  • @cristela75

    @cristela75

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NansGlobalKitchen Dr Berg recommended Berberine to bring your blood sugars down

  • @no.Cross_NoCrown33
    @no.Cross_NoCrown335 жыл бұрын

    I have been on keto and IF for just 2 1/2 weeks now. I am prediabetic and have a glucose meter and taking my blood sugar and it keeps going down. 2 hours post dinner it's now at 85! That's so awesome, it hasn't been normal like that in a long time! Thank you Dr. Berg!

  • @matterafact

    @matterafact

    7 ай бұрын

    Might i ask how did you find out you were pre-diabetic? Im on keto Just curious on blood glucose so i got a meter today. But im real anxious and actually afraid to see results

  • @shawndayvis6169
    @shawndayvis61692 жыл бұрын

    My sugar level is high...so I'm trying to bring this down to myself through fasting....I've lost 40lbs as of today....I feel great even though my sugar level usually stays high...I've done 24, 48, and 1 72 hour fast....I don't have ANY problems fasting....I'm half native American so I know they suffer from diabetes....my doctor says my lab work is good....he says I'm very healthy...I'm half scandinavian too and I don't know what markers they carry as far as diabetes....I was 283.8 Oct.1....I'm 243.8 Oct.31....you saved my life Dr Eric Berg and thank you for all your kind videos...the one about some of my friends even calling me crazy...lol....I still love them and some of them are even asking me how I did it...I referred them to your life-giving videos....I will keep up this new way of life and post more later....oh, I'm 53 and male...just letting you know. Thanks again

  • @jenrandomstuff2053
    @jenrandomstuff20533 жыл бұрын

    I'm literally crying. I'm so thankful for this man and the information he provides. I started learning from him & following his lead & am 1000000% healthier. Am also applying everything to my mom & daughter now & our lives are becoming so much better.

  • @1954evelyn
    @1954evelyn5 жыл бұрын

    WOW I love this channel I have learned so mush this week since I found you Dr Berg thank you for everythign I am 65 and I am taking my life back and you have given me the courage to do it with your information.

  • @lindatinucci5779

    @lindatinucci5779

    5 жыл бұрын

    Evelyn Horsley Dr. Berg has been a Godsend for me too❤️

  • @seeamerica1

    @seeamerica1

    5 жыл бұрын

    One thing that is never addressed is age. What a active person in there 20's should be versus what a sedentary senior should be are 2 different things! The Geriatric society states normal blood sugar A1C should be between 7 + 7.5 Try telling that to a doctor who thinks everyone should have a A1C below 5.6! The numbers are also higher for blood pressure + BMI too. I will not call them a doctor when they lump everyone together!

  • @AP-bo1if

    @AP-bo1if

    5 жыл бұрын

    it's amazing how incompetent the medical community is. I would take one mans humble expert opinion (Dr. Eric Bergs) over the authority of thousands when it comes to medicine, or any subject matter.

  • @marianne1959

    @marianne1959

    3 жыл бұрын

    62 here and doing the same!

  • @benjaminjugueta3993
    @benjaminjugueta39933 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dr. Berg. I’ve been following you since I watched your video on what is happening when doing IF. It gives me a motivation to start. I am type 2 D. So im still working out dropping my reading. Every time I see another video, you add my understanding and more motivated just like this one. I’m sure many people benefit from your unselfishness. Luv u

  • @Jondave
    @Jondave Жыл бұрын

    Dr Berg, thank you very much for these easy to follow and direct videos. I'm in my 30s and wish I knew all of this when I was 18. I have gone from 252lbs to 185lbs January to November, with a goal of reaching 162-165. Your work and the the work of other fine true health professionals is turning my life around. Thank you very much and God bless you and your family.

  • @emh8861
    @emh88615 жыл бұрын

    My b.s. was 75 this morning. Thank you Dr.Berg

  • @theresag1969
    @theresag19695 жыл бұрын

    This is the most informative and solution-oriented video you have done in a long time. We need more videos like this one to help manage our health and in turn, our mental welfare focusing on what and solutions in the same video.

  • @matta7593
    @matta75935 жыл бұрын

    Valuable info as usual.. thank U Dr. B!

  • @justrusty
    @justrusty4 жыл бұрын

    I simply became aware of sugar consumption and try to keep it down to ~30 gm max per day (so no soda, for example.) Sometimes that's all it takes - awareness. HbA1c (which we agree is not perfect, but still pretty good indicator) went from 5.8 to 5.1 in a few months. So these videos may help people with higher levels, they can also turn those of us on the borderline around and headed in the right direction.

  • @Platero505
    @Platero5054 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for clarifying numbers. Gives me a better understanding of how much I need to work at it.

  • @RapidCycling07
    @RapidCycling075 жыл бұрын

    Amazing informative video as always Dr Berg! Thank you for helping us all for free!

  • @micaonyx5301
    @micaonyx53013 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a very helpful video. I love how you get to the point, and just give us the information we're looking for, and keep it short and sweet.

  • @maxibake9323
    @maxibake93235 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating. Thanks so much for sharing this. Take care & Happy Sunday. 💖🙂🐶

  • @louiehostetler6661
    @louiehostetler66615 жыл бұрын

    I have been struggling for years not knowing what my problem is now I check my blood sugar after a meal and eat according to my blood sugar level thanks for your help this will forever change my life.

  • @hellowhat9517
    @hellowhat95175 жыл бұрын

    That was enlightening! Thank you sir.

  • @kaceeboxers3580
    @kaceeboxers35803 жыл бұрын

    Just had appointment with new endocrinologist. I have been a type 1 diabetic for 8 years, adult onset. Have had a pump for about 5 years. I eat a ketogenic diet as much as possible and intermittent fast daily. My functional doctor shared this endocrinologist’s report with me today. The nurse wrote things that were not true, taken out of context, even some made up. Said I fasted and only ate when I was hungry. True. Then she said I didn’t eat 3 meals a day as my doctor had suggested. No one has ever suggested this to me and if they did, I wouldn’t follow it. They wanted me to change my pump settings and wanted me to call them for every blood sugar reading under 80. I feel great in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and have a 4.9 A1C, average of 94. The settings they wanted on my pump would put me back to A1C over 6. I told them I want to stay under 6 as studies have shown 5% brain shrinkage per year with those carrying higher A1Cs. They thought I didn’t take my diabetes seriously - they are so wrong. It is a daily battle and I wish there were more choices in my area for endocrinologists who don’t endorse SAD, eating 3-5 meals a day, and happy with ADA recommendations for T1D to carry A1C’s around 7. I won’t be going back and thankfully my functional doctor will order my needed bloodwork and write the scripts for insulin and test strips. Next will be to get a continuous glucose monitor and i think this will help with hypoglycemia- as every day in a T1D life is different. What maintained ( diet/exercise) blood sugar in the 80s and 90s one day can result in low blood sugar the next - doing exactly the same thing. It is like balancing a yo yo 🤣

  • @gregorynelson3616
    @gregorynelson36165 жыл бұрын

    Great channel, Dr. Berg, thank you for providing helpful information! With diet (similar to keto), regular/daily intermittent fasting and exercise, I have lost 80lbs and totally reversed my Type 2 Diabetes. I was diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension and acid reflux in 2006 and was prescribed 4 medications, and then started insulin in 2010. But around summer of 2017, I decided to put the information on your, and others, channel to use. And over a year ago my doctor gradually took me off all medications. Today I'm not on any medications. My blood sugars range from 72 to 88, my blood pressure 110/72. I'm an American living in the Philippines so my biggest challenge is getting enough vegetables. All vegetables are seasonal here and broccoli is almost $3/lb! But these are minor challenges! Thanks again!!

  • @contrarian717

    @contrarian717

    5 жыл бұрын

    Did your doc not feel stupid about medicining you instead of cathing on to latest research?

  • @marilyncooper1962

    @marilyncooper1962

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much.

  • @maplenook

    @maplenook

    6 ай бұрын

    $3 is a bargain

  • @boloreacher7282
    @boloreacher72825 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video, by far, of the explanation of blood sugars. I have a Dexcom G6, so I have instant feed back on as ny food I try. Thank you Dr. Berg for the encouragement to keep doing what I'm doing. It may take a long time to get back normal glucose levels but I'll willing to work and wait.

  • @nwetyinwin3788
    @nwetyinwin37883 жыл бұрын

    That was so candid & informative Dr! Thank you so much! God Bless you!

  • @proverbs518wife
    @proverbs518wife5 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a video on gestational diabetes or blood glucose and pregnancy! Also, other videos on Keto and pregnancy and nursing!

  • @vlopez0220

    @vlopez0220

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes!! Iam a nursing mom on keto

  • @preeti213

    @preeti213

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes.. I am also looking for those videos

  • @crystalmitchell5757
    @crystalmitchell57575 жыл бұрын

    I never knew that. I always thought my "hemoglobin A1C" would tell me how my sugars were doing the last three months and that I should be checking blood sugars 1-2 hours after eating. this is cool. thank you so much doctor berg.

  • @tomaszzima3622
    @tomaszzima36225 жыл бұрын

    I saw a great TEDTalk (link escapes me) that explained that we could use the blood sugar testing of 1-2 hours after the meal to detect the foods that we (personally) should be avoiding and/or should be consuming. The reactive (bad for me) foods would spike blood sugar more, and non reactive (good for me) would not spike the blood sugar that much. This will help us build a perfect meal plan that is good and healthy for us! Remember we are all different and some things good for one person are bad for someone else.

  • @Warlanda

    @Warlanda

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Tomasz Zima great information; thank you! would you happen to remember the name of the TED Talk?

  • @n.w.414

    @n.w.414

    4 жыл бұрын

    You have to test just before eating to know if numbers after eating are good or not. At 1 hour after you see how much your sugars rose, at 2 hours they should be coming back down. But you have to know your before food numbers to understand your after food numbers.

  • @frankhcousins9631
    @frankhcousins96314 жыл бұрын

    Awesome videos Dr. Berg please keep us updated. U have actually helped me more than you know. I thank you. 🙏

  • @dupree68
    @dupree685 жыл бұрын

    You have blessed us Tremendously

  • @ImallamaToo
    @ImallamaToo5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Dr. Berg! Love your videos.

  • @ashaamin5328
    @ashaamin53284 жыл бұрын

    I have now following Dr. Berg's diet plan and though it all forms part of my meal even earlier, I have cut off all the carbs from my diet. I have lost so much weight now and eating this way also motivates one to exercise and be on track. My blood sugars are normal now and my doc. has taken me off from taking the diabetes meds. I am now forwarding Dr. Berg's health info. to all close family so they could benefit too. I thank you immensely Dr. Berg for being such a great source of health info. that you provide to everyone and sincerely appreciate it. I love watching your videos all the time that provide such important health info.

  • @barbaraaspengen9810
    @barbaraaspengen98105 жыл бұрын

    Dr Berg you are the Best at helping me. Thanks so much for your knowledge.

  • @kiransalwi5836
    @kiransalwi58365 жыл бұрын

    This is very educative and I will remember while noting my fasting and post prandial readings. Thank you so much.

  • @2023Red
    @2023Red3 жыл бұрын

    I too have mastered my t2. Your lesson is correct. Thx Robert

  • @BillEFabian
    @BillEFabian4 жыл бұрын

    HbA1c is absolutely critical when assessing blood glucose over time. The HbA1c is used for diagnostic purposes where an isolated BS level can’t. The HbA1c is a great measurement for those on a keto diet who’d track the progress of moving away from metabolic syndrome.

  • @susanobrien4380
    @susanobrien43805 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info, Dr.Berg. I was pre-diabetic and mentioned to my podiatrist the wound on one of my toes which was a friction burn from my winter shoes. I then noticed the following month a similar wound on the similar toe but on the other foot. I then noticed a further red patch on the outer edge of the ball of my foot. I'm off to see the nurse on Wednesday and will ask her how my feet are doing as I have been doing keto for 6 or 7 weeks and there is no longer any itching (which was driving me nuts at night) and the wounds seem to be healing too. I'm convinced it's the keto diet. :)

  • @michaelking5768
    @michaelking57685 жыл бұрын

    Another great video with tons of information.

  • @D1stDrInternet
    @D1stDrInternet5 жыл бұрын

    My oh my! Another priceless video experience. Dr. Berg, you are truly brilliant, in fact you are a blessing to many including me, thank you very much for going beyond the call of duty!🙏💯✅💐 Your diversion was absolutely amazing!

  • @anureinn
    @anureinn5 жыл бұрын

    Wowww this info is just amazing !! I have never tested my blood sugar post meal . No one told me 😞 !! Now that I know will surely do it !! Thank you so much Dr Berg 💖💖💖

  • @seeamerica1

    @seeamerica1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Truthfully I've learned more on here than from any doctor office visit. Doctors these days never want to explain anything, seems they all just want to push medicines!

  • @anureinn

    @anureinn

    5 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree with you !

  • @GlobalAdventurer

    @GlobalAdventurer

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm not even diabetic, but I plan to buy one of those diabetic testers just to check myself every so often.

  • @blueocean5210

    @blueocean5210

    5 жыл бұрын

    seeamerica

  • @stevebutler4250

    @stevebutler4250

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dennis at utube Beat Duabities is great. He taught me to test after different meals to see what I can tolerate. Really help to find your best meal plans, holebit helpsvyou

  • @rajeshchheda456
    @rajeshchheda4565 жыл бұрын

    Knew about this but Dr Berg has put it in correct format. Thank you once again Dr Berg.

  • @katjahefington1837
    @katjahefington18375 жыл бұрын

    I love all your videos, I been doing keto for about 3 month now, you provide so much information that I find vital as a newbie. Although I cant figure out why my urine strips are always resulting in moderate ketosis, but my blood ketones only measure low or 0.3. I recently got my blood tested and I am low on iron and vitamin d. Your video explains so much, there are so many factors involved...I'm just going to keep going and see where it leads. I am losing weight, 1 lb roughly a week. Thanks for all you do!

  • @ob6396
    @ob63963 жыл бұрын

    Omg Dr Berg❤️ Thank you so much. That's exactly what I needed ❤️

  • @deebea3151
    @deebea31515 жыл бұрын

    Dr Berg, Thank you for your knowledge & time to make these videos so others (such as myself) can help ourselves to become & be healthy again. You are truly a gifted man & very much appreciated!

  • @romilalal5197
    @romilalal51975 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this information very beneficial for me.

  • @yayabell8341
    @yayabell83415 жыл бұрын

    I will do this starting today thanks dr Berg

  • @bukab1313
    @bukab13135 жыл бұрын

    Thanks doc :) like in your videos "how the organ functions" pictures ! it helps a lot to understand the topic..

  • @dia-beast5728
    @dia-beast57285 жыл бұрын

    I love you, Dr. Eric ❤️

  • @indurao6067
    @indurao60675 жыл бұрын

    Thank u so much dr.berg...I asked this question in one of ur recent video nd u came with d answer...love u sir

  • @cintiaspataro3205
    @cintiaspataro32053 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr. Berg I'm learning a lot with you since many years ago.

  • @TastinwithTia
    @TastinwithTia5 жыл бұрын

    This was very informative as usual Dr BERG your amazing!

  • @grantpopplewell38
    @grantpopplewell385 жыл бұрын

    Hi Doc. Thanks to all your knowledge I been on keto just over 2 weeks. I've tried everything previously without any success I was 288 pounds and feeling crap , i was up 4 to 5 times a night urinating, pre diabetic, now I'm down to 256 pounds and feeling great . My aim is 180 pounds or less, Love all your information Thanks for helping me and saving my life

  • @2011Ecstatic

    @2011Ecstatic

    Жыл бұрын

    in 2 weeks you did this? Amazing!

  • @snehalpatil6295
    @snehalpatil62955 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks alot!!

  • @annettefowler4704
    @annettefowler47045 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH DR BERG

  • @ketodiana
    @ketodiana5 жыл бұрын

    This makes sense to me as I am on strick Keto but could never have my blood sugar under 90, and realised that I'm extreme iron deficiency, so this could possibly be the reason that I'll never get a low blood sugar.

  • @yashinabed6962
    @yashinabed69624 жыл бұрын

    In South Africa, we measure our sugar levels with mmol/ L. Once converted, the acceptable range is 4(72) to 7.8 (140) - this is the fasting test. Why is your max 110? My story thus far, has been following your great videos, starting on 14 Nov 2019 at 288, using IF, 20/4 and very strict diet(keto) training twice a day, it is now 117, my target is 90-85 (30 Nov 2019)

  • @barbarahayes4696

    @barbarahayes4696

    3 жыл бұрын

    It use to be 140 for the high here (USA),several years ago that was changed. I really believe has to do more with push from big pharma. The numbers for blood pressure were lowered about the same time.

  • @gmalmu650
    @gmalmu6504 жыл бұрын

    thank you for good clarification

  • @sujataup
    @sujataup3 жыл бұрын

    great info. great work. thank you dr. Berg

  • @user-rx8sx2zc7r
    @user-rx8sx2zc7r5 жыл бұрын

    Hello. Thanks you so much. Nice

  • @buddyringo21
    @buddyringo213 жыл бұрын

    96 days on clean ketogenic diet with 18/6 IF and I lost 26 lbs ( was 209 now 183lbs) my blood glucose down from 177 to 105 at 1.5 hr after dinner also I have no more acid reflux!! I’m loving this diet! Oh and I just turned 55 ! Thank you Dr Berg!!! 🤩🇺🇸

  • @jessicaagosto3633
    @jessicaagosto36333 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for taking time to teach us knowledge is powerful, God bless you Doc Berg🙏🏻❤️

  • @ivyprasad9981
    @ivyprasad99813 жыл бұрын

    Very useful video. Thanks

  • @gp2570
    @gp25705 жыл бұрын

    Been following you for years Dr Berg, thank you for sharing all the information you do!

  • @chadpharris
    @chadpharris5 жыл бұрын

    What is a good/reliable blood glucose meter? Any recommendations?

  • @mayuripatil3109
    @mayuripatil31095 жыл бұрын

    superb video dr. berg.

  • @jimmaworkurgessa8247
    @jimmaworkurgessa82473 жыл бұрын

    Awesome health information! Thanks a lot!

  • @Drberg

    @Drberg

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very glad to be of help.

  • @learninglifeways
    @learninglifeways5 жыл бұрын

    this is the first time i m writing even though watching u since past few years ; please make me your student ; i am a medical doctor and always learned from u

  • @my-yt-inputs2580
    @my-yt-inputs25805 жыл бұрын

    Glad you finally mentioned, in this video, how in some circumstances the loss of Beta cells of the Pancreas might be causing some issues. I have posted this fact on several KZreadr videos when it comes to T2D glucose levels. This can become more problematic in trying to control blood glucose levels. Supposedly there are tests that show how high glucose levels can actually destroy those Beta cells. If ones Insulin Resistance is singly responsible for Diabetes then you do stand a chance of truly reversing(curing?) however if loss of Beta cells, which causes lower insulin production, is also contributing then fully reversing Diabetes(Type 2) can only be achieved by a controlled diet. This is where actual insulin levels should be measured using tests to help determine. C-peptide, etc 2 weeks ago I was seeing fasting blood glucose levels in the 70s-80s with the occasional 60's, which I was quite happy to see. I'm T2D since 2011 btw. For the last several days however mine are back up in the 90's and I'm trying to figure out why. Keto diet and fully fat adapted at this point. Verified using Keto-Mojo for Ketone levels. I use a different meter for blood glucose however. Love your videos.

  • @Dharmicaction

    @Dharmicaction

    5 жыл бұрын

    Type 2 diabetes is NOT a chronic and progressive condition. Reason - there are 2 theories out there. Dr berg here talked about one theory - that is "destruction of beta cells" which looks as if the damage is not reversible. So, the main stream medical science is more than happy to embrace this theory since it advocates no cure. But there is another well validated theory (clinically proven by Dr jason fung) - that is ectopic fat theory (not just abdominal fat because some obese people may not have diabetes but skinny people do). Ectopic fat targets our organs (especially pancreas which blocks the insulin release NOT due to destruction of beta cells). 36 hrs fasting reverses fatty liver and 72 to 105 hrs fasting/week for 2 to 6 months gets rid of the ectopic fat which accumulated in pancreas. Combine fasting with keto, otherwise it is a waste of time. The second theory advocates cure. The definition of cure is even if you eat a big high carb meal eg mashed potato, your post meal blood sugar should be between 80 to 100. But consuming excess refined carbs (polished rice, bread, pasta, cereals, sugary drinks) can create ectopic fat again. So, the logic is eat unrefined carbs, moderate protein and fat to sustain the cure

  • @contrarian717

    @contrarian717

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Dharmicaction very good reply. Hope this is true. I would be a very relieved boy

  • @stacyhackney6100
    @stacyhackney61004 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you.

  • @Drberg

    @Drberg

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @jameskantor0459
    @jameskantor04593 жыл бұрын

    I listen again after six months , as a diabetic this is a reasonable recommendation. My HBAIC is now 5.4% , my fasting blood sugar was 99 mg/dL. It is not keto but work hard to keep to under 65 grams total carbohydrates. I do eact vegetables and berry fruit. Blackberry with Greek yogurt. I feel I need the fiber.

  • @sanjeevgoswami1
    @sanjeevgoswami14 жыл бұрын

    Dr Berg I am in my mid 50's I was diagnosed as diabetic last spring. I also have Beta thalessemia how can I be certain of the accuracy of my A1C numbers.

  • @abood-cj6qi
    @abood-cj6qi5 жыл бұрын

    Well, if you allow me I would like to explain something. First of all, hba1C is a very good indicator if the person has no issues with b12 or iron or any related to RBCs. Second, FBS is not usually 80, the normal range is 70-110, so any number between this is normal, every body is unique, not all humans are same. Third, I agree with you on post meal sugar, but I disagree on the numbers, it's up to 140, not 120. Seen that you talk about insulin resistance, there is a specific test for it and excellent indicator which is triglycerides and the ratio with HDL. When the ratio is high, it means insulin resistance. I really like your topics, keep going

  • @jasmineworld6175

    @jasmineworld6175

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can u pls tell...what is the specific test for insulin resistance? And how to measure triglyceride hdl ratio to know if am insulin resistance....am 38 yrs female....was taking metformin 2000mg per day as dr prescribed even my blood sugar came down to normal range for long time...but recently I hv stopped taking medication on my own n doing intermittent fasting....yesterday I checked my Bs after meal ie after approx 45 mnts of lunch meal...it came 140mg/dl....is it normal? Why Dr berg said upto 100 is normal after 2 hrs of eating? Isnt 140 the normal range of ppbs?

  • @abood-cj6qi

    @abood-cj6qi

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jasmineworld6175 Well, as researchs say, post meal is best way to know your status regarding diabetes or pre diabetes, because it gives you an idea how your sugar spikes and insulin working together and how your cells accepting this. Regarding the normal values, post meal should be taken between 1-2 hours after meal and should be up to 140mg. I think your blood sugar is under control, intermittent fasting and sport will improve your status. You can monitor with hba1C as long as no other conditions could interact with the results such as b12 or iron deficiency. Triglycerides and HDL ratio will show insulin resistance too by divide the TG ON hdl.

  • @jasmineworld6175

    @jasmineworld6175

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@abood-cj6qi Thanks a lot for replying😊

  • @harmandeepsingh7741

    @harmandeepsingh7741

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi what's the normal triglyceride to hdl ratio?? If person is no insulin resistance

  • @heysawtun

    @heysawtun

    4 жыл бұрын

    Harmandeep Singh less than 1 is good

  • @1974xaviers
    @1974xaviers4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dr. Your video was very helpful.

  • @Drberg

    @Drberg

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very glad to be of help!

  • @robertallen3133
    @robertallen31333 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing all your videos and the great information. God bless you.

  • @Hadi-dh4yh
    @Hadi-dh4yh5 жыл бұрын

    Your amazing dr.berg i was just thinking about that

  • @zacharyzetts7395
    @zacharyzetts73955 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I'm anemic and my glucose is always in the 100s when I wake up. Maybe this explains it, but my a1c is in range.

  • @sheiladaniels364
    @sheiladaniels3644 жыл бұрын

    I was diagnosed a year ago with Type 2. Dr put me on metformin twice a day. I was taking edarbychlor for my blood pressure. I have now developed problems with my blood pressure because my blood work is showing high with my tryglicerides 😲. Staying away from carbs still reading more information. I’m concerned about my blood pressure now. I’m glad I found video.

  • @patriciagriffin1505
    @patriciagriffin15053 жыл бұрын

    Such a good doctor thank you Dr Berg

  • @TrojanMars1
    @TrojanMars15 жыл бұрын

    Dr Berg: I’ve recently come across a few videos from other Dr like yourself whose focus is Keto, T2D, IR, OMAD, etc. One in particular has put out a few videos demystifying the pancreas and sharing various studies pointing more to a fatty liver as being the true root of all these problems. What do you think and would you be willing to put out a video on this? Thanks.

  • @brassrainbow5568
    @brassrainbow55684 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been type 2 since 2009. I check my sugar most every day after typically 12-18 hours of fasting. I’ve only twice had a reading below 100 in nearly 11 years. Most days I average 145-200. I try and stay low carb and no sugar. Haven’t drank a soda since 2000. I take 1,000 mg of Metformin twice daily, 25 mg of Oseni once daily, Losartin, B12 and Bitter Melon. I take high fiber doses daily. I stay active and exercise often. Nothing works for getting my blood sugar in specs. I really hate diabetes.

  • @elfinsim

    @elfinsim

    8 ай бұрын

    I know your comment was a long time ago but just wanted to ask, have you tried prolonged fasting like 36 hr every couple of weeks? It might help. Hope you’re doing well.

  • @sherryburns1866
    @sherryburns18662 жыл бұрын

    I would like to say thank you for caring for other people and taking the time to help them. You have help me. Thank you and God Bless 🙏

  • @getter_done
    @getter_done4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! 👍💕

  • @DrDonBonner
    @DrDonBonner5 жыл бұрын

    Informative video on glucose tolerance. I like this approach because you can test at home. However, I always obtain an insulin level with glucose levels and they can be performed fasting and 2 hours after a meal. Insulin provides a better indication of insulin resistance.

  • @lf7065

    @lf7065

    5 жыл бұрын

    How are you obtaining your insulin levels? I

  • @savariaxa

    @savariaxa

    5 жыл бұрын

    Homa Test !

  • @melissahorn6091

    @melissahorn6091

    5 жыл бұрын

    That’s a smart approach to a somewhat crude science. Blood glucose and insulin levels are variable, and fluctuating depending on so many factors. It’s a real challenge to be a hard core diabetic living in a world of carbs. It takes a savvy person to manage his/her disease properly. Sorry to go on and on!

  • @DrDonBonner

    @DrDonBonner

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@lf7065 Unfortunately, you have to have a blood draw.

  • @lf7065

    @lf7065

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@DrDonBonner Correct. There's no in-home, do it yourself kit for it yet. It would be great if it were available for us lay people. Hopefully, soon!

  • @swaransingh2827
    @swaransingh28273 жыл бұрын

    Dr. Eric Berg, you are just brilliant. You are helping millions with your knowledge through your videos. Whole world is watching you and benefiting from your knowledge. Cheers!

  • @olgajimenez3713
    @olgajimenez37135 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr. Berg.

  • @nanditachaudhary732
    @nanditachaudhary7323 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful explanation 👍🏻🌹☺️🙏🏻

  • @dave8059
    @dave80593 жыл бұрын

    After Keto and IF for nearly four months, I have dropped my A1c from 7.2 to 6.2. My goal is to erase the insulin resistance and get my daily numbers in the 80s. I'm still on three meds, but have cut them in half. Still need them to help lower my numbers....for now! Thank you Dr. Berg! You are amazing! (FYI: The meds are pioglitazone, glimepiride and Januvia.)

  • @ll6559
    @ll65595 жыл бұрын

    Great video Dr. Berg! You are truly a blessing to our society!

  • @pauljohnson842
    @pauljohnson842 Жыл бұрын

    Very low carb Omad for a week/ with the meal at lunchtime- brought me into the 80s and 90s after years of struggling- still bouncing up some, but I never thought I’d get there- never used the meds except for two weeks when I had to use insulin.

  • @leadimentoobrien1221
    @leadimentoobrien12215 жыл бұрын

    thank you! thank you!

  • @lovehelping456
    @lovehelping4564 жыл бұрын

    I took the HOMA-IR Test a week ago and it was 1.8 How bad is that?

  • @pamelashinmar5090
    @pamelashinmar50905 жыл бұрын

    Dr Berg you are very bright. If I was your neighbour you wouldn't have peace. Morning mid day evening. So much information to go by. Very helpful thankyou

  • @Grace17893
    @Grace178934 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man that was awesome

  • @samuel1121
    @samuel11215 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr Berg

  • @teresaoftheandes6279
    @teresaoftheandes62795 жыл бұрын

    I cannot thank you enough for your important work Dr. Berg. I have lost 60 pounds and have recovered from chronic fatigue & fibromyalgia to the extent that I can work part time and come home to the E. coast to help my father who is insulin resistant & on all those toxic meds. The fogginess in the head is his chief complaint that comes & goes, but it's preventing him from working. All the MRIs aren't going to find the cause. I believe it's a side effect from at least one of the meds. The doc I found at least told him he's insulin resistant. That's a huge start!!! I have hope.

  • @rodrigsantsil
    @rodrigsantsil5 жыл бұрын

    Great video! My glucose levels, which rank below 80 in a fasting state, hit 170 after a full glass of apple/carrot extract. (24 ounces). Fructose = POISON.

  • @goodvibesonly6336

    @goodvibesonly6336

    5 жыл бұрын

    Rodrigo Silva same. My fasting state ranked 75. When I ate watermelon after a meal, it raised up to 166

  • @rodrigsantsil

    @rodrigsantsil

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@goodvibesonly6336 My God....

  • @rodrigsantsil

    @rodrigsantsil

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ontothenextchapter5549 Thanks for the info. Didn't know that.

  • @user-vg8ez9cu6u

    @user-vg8ez9cu6u

    2 жыл бұрын

    What if you didn't drink 24 oz? That seems like a lot of juice! What about 4-6oz?

  • @ninisantrax

    @ninisantrax

    2 жыл бұрын

    I eat something and 3-4 hours later my glucose lower to 84 so im thinking that they go up than down geez 🙄

  • @francispotter5300
    @francispotter53004 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your videos Doug in Ga

  • @Interestingworld4567
    @Interestingworld45674 жыл бұрын

    Best Doctor EVER!.