Contrary to the long held contention that low fat diets are best for people with type 2 diabetes (DM2), the totality of current evidence suggests that low carb diets are at least as effective in ameliorating metabolic health in DM2. In fact, low carb seems to be somewhat
better, particularly in the short to medium term, although the evidence is of moderate c ... Show More
Jun 19
What does the formation of the College of Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine mean for you? Listen in to see. EP#587
Dan Bastock speaks with the major players in the formation of this new College of Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine (CSEM). Professor Patrick Wheeler, Dr Julia Newton and Dr Natasha Jones. They discuss the formation of the new college and what this means for BASEM and ... Show More
28m 27s
Mar 2026
It is not all about strength! Rethinking the role of exercise for musculokeletal pain relief with Dr. Jared Powell. EP#585
In this episode, Dr. Jared Powell invites us to reflect on the mechanistic assumptions underlying exercise-based rehabilitation for musculoskeletal pain relief, based on his editorial recently published in BJSM. It’s a great conversation that explores questions such as: Why are t ... Show More
25m 58s
Aug 2025
What's the Best Diet to Reverse Diabetes? Keto, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat, Plant-Based, Whole-Food?
Choosing the best diet for diabetes can be confusing, especially with so much conflicting advice. In this episode, Robby breaks down three popular approaches — the Mediterranean/ADA diet, the low-carb ketogenic diet, and a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet — to reveal the pro ... Show More
9m 52s
Feb 2024
Can type 2 diabetes really be reversed?
<p>Today, we're breaking down a controversial question: can type 2 diabetes be reversed? There are tons of articles out there discussing this hot topic, but we dive into the evidence-based research behind it. Throughout this episode, we dissect the differences between prediabetes ... Show More
18m 55s
Feb 2020
71: Mastering Diabetes With Robby Barabaro, MPH
If you're pre-diabetic or diabetic, this episode is a must-listen. It shatters some of the myths and misinformation about diabetes and carbs. Robby Barbaro, MPH and Cyrus Khambatta, PhD are the authors of Mastering Diabetes. They're both Type 1 diabetics who are thriving while ea ... Show More
47m 5s
Nov 2017
Insulin Resistance Diet — What to Eat and Why — E02
We are very excited to launch the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience! In this episode, you will hear Cyrus Khambatta, PhD and Robby Barbaro deliver a presentation at the Torrence Memorial Medical Center in Southern California on the effects of a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food ... Show More
54m 44s