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Aug 19
9m 52s

What’s the Best Diet to Reverse Diabetes...

Reverse insulin resistance permanently
About this episode

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 pros, cons, and real-life results of each.

You’ll learn:

  • The macronutrient profiles of each diet and what they mean for your blood glucose

  • Why keto can bring short-term results but often misses the root cause

  • How a Mediterranean approach can deliver small improvements but limited reversal

  • Why a low-fat, plant-based diet stands out for sustainable A1c control and long-term energy

  • Robby’s personal journey with all three diets, including his current A1c of 5.5% and 91% time in range

If you’ve ever wondered which diet truly works to reverse insulin resistance and support long-term diabetes health, this episode gives you the clarity you need.


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