Can Keto Transform Type 1 Diabetes Treatment? A Decade of Insights from Dr. Andrew Koutnik

In this insightful interview, Dr. Bret Scher talks with Andrew Koutnik, a PhD researcher and type 1 diabetes advocate. Andrew shares his inspiring journey with ketogenic therapy, highlighting how it has significantly improved his blood glucose control and overall health.He discusses the impact of blood sugar variability on adversely affects the heart and brain, and how a ketogenic diet can mitigate these risks.

Despite advanced healthcare systems, those with type 1 diabetes face reduced lifespans of 11-18 years. More research is urgently needed in this area, as there is currently only one seven-day Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) examining ketogenic therapy for type 1 diabetes management.

Key Highlights
Personal Journey: Andrew Koutnik's experience with type 1 diabetes and how it led him to discover the benefits of ketogenic therapy.
Ketogenic Therapy: An in-depth look at how ketogenic diets can normalize glucose levels, reduce complications—particularly in heart and brain health—and improve the quality of life for individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Mental Health Connection: An exploration of the association between type 1 diabetes and mental health disorders, highlighting the impact of blood sugar dysregulation on mood, cognition, IQ, and neuroanatomy.
Case Studies and Publications: Dr. Koutnik's recent publication of a 10-year case study on using ketogenic interventions to manage type 1 diabetes, showcasing long-term benefits and practical applications.

Join us for this enlightening conversation with Dr. Andrew Koutnik as he shares his decade-long experience with ketogenic therapy and its profound impact on his life and research. By the end of this video, you'll have a deeper understanding of the potential of ketogenic diets to transform the management of type 1 diabetes and improve physical and mental health.

Experts in this video
Dr. Andrew Koutnik
https://www.andrewkoutnik.com
Twitter/X: @AKoutnik
Instagram: @andrewkoutnikphd
LinkedIn:   / andrew-koutnik-ph-d-b54833309  

Studies referenced
Carbohydrate restriction for diabetes: rediscovering centuries-old wisdom
https://www.jci.org/articles/view/142...

Comparison of Cardiovascular Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Type in Women
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

608-P: Carbohydrate Intake, Glycemic Control, and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Type 1 Diabetes—A Systematic Review and Meta-regression
https://diabetesjournals.org/diabetes...

Efficacy and Safety of Long-term Ketogenic Diet Therapy in a Patient With Type 1 Diabetes
https://academic.oup.com/jcemcr/artic...

Global Effect of Modifiable Risk Factors on Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056...

Association of Lipid, Inflammatory, and Metabolic Biomarkers With Age at Onset for Incident Coronary Heart Disease in Women
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33471...

A randomised trial of the feasibility of a low carbohydrate diet vs standard carbohydrate counting in adults with type 1 diabetes taking body weight into account
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26965...

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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
2:07 About Andrew Koutnik, PhD & his journey with type 1 diabetes
8:14 Dr. Koutnik's journey discovering & using keto for his type 1 diabetes
16:46 How type 1 diabetes impacts the brain
21:57 The relationship between type 1 diabetes and mental health
24:22 The data on using keto for type 1 diabetes & how it impacts heart health
35:36 What patients/caregivers of type 1 diabetes feel is vital for disease management
37:47 Using the evidence we have now to inform care
41:22 Learn more about keto for type 1 diabetes
46:05 Conclusion

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