The diabetes code
by Jason Fung · first published 2018
100% recommend
Why HN recommends it
Argues that type 2 diabetes can be reversed through diet, with a focus on low-carb eating and insulin's role. Written by a nephrologist, it is recommended for anyone with diabetes or curious about a diet-based approach.
Summarised by Claude from recommending comments
Writing with clear, persuasive language, Dr. Jason Fung explains the only way to treat type 2 diabetes effectively is proper dieting and intermittent fasting--not medication. Dr. Fung proposes a new, evidence-based way to break the cycle of high blood glucose and increased insulin resistance. Drawing from the latest in medical research, he outlines the impact of diet and lifestyle in type 2 diabetes and offers simple, easy-to-follow advice for preventing and reversing its course, complete with helpful charts and illustrations.
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Type 2 diabetes can be reversed through diet. The evidence comes from medical practitioners and scientists, not from quacks making outlandish claims (although they exist too). Some links: The Diabetes Code by Jason Fung: This is a best-selling book by a Canadian Nephrologist (care and treatment of kidney disease) that explains type 2 diabetes in detail and recommends diabetics switch to a low-carb diet.…
on “40M people with diabetes will be left without insulin by 2030, study predicts” ↗…the necessary reduction in insulin resistance for your liver and pancreas. Dr. Jason Fung, a kidney specialist, runs an intensive dietary management program in Canada and has written a book called "The Diabetes Code" that describes the methods they use to reverse Type 2. I would recommend that anyone with Type 2 diabetes read at least that book and maybe also his other book called "The Obesity Code."
on “Can a keto diet reverse diabetes?” ↗…deficit of insulin; and should know that the excess case is the more common condition. A reasonable scientifically-accurate depiction of the process can be found, for example, in Jason Fung's books, "The Diabetes Code" and "The Obesity Code".
on “Biohacking Lite” ↗u can cure type 2 if u have it quite easy. i recomend books by jason fung, diabetes code and obesity code.
on “The cost of diabetes” ↗…water, coffee, tea, and sometimes bone broth for longer fasts to supplement a little protein and electrolytes. For more information, Dr. Jason Fung wrote two books on this: "The Obesity Code" and "The Diabetes Code". Both are VERY much worth reading. https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Jason-Fung/e/B01BT8K6FK?ref=sr_ntt...
on “Intermittent Fasting (Alternate Day Fasting) in Healthy, Non-Obese Adults” ↗I just finished reading 'The Obesity Code', 'The Diabetes Code' and 'A Complete Guide to Fasting' by Dr. Jason Fung. I'm on my third week of intermittent-fasting + keto and those books have been full of insights.
on “Ask HN: What are the best books on health and diet tailored towards students?” ↗If you have diabetes, you can read the other famous book by Dr. Fung: The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally. https://amzn.com/1771642653
on “I tried out-training my diet for 18 months” ↗…lower (eg french fries with malt vinegar). You can test fructosamine which I believe is a 2 week avg. or you could do finger pokes or even a CGM if you got the ability. [1] I personally enjoyed The diabetes code by Jason Fung. He’s a nephrologist in Canada. Good luck in your diabetes journey! Luckily you seem interested which is such a distinction. 1 https://www.diabetic.org/fructosamine-to-a1c/
on “Rethinking Diabetes – interview with Gary Taubes” ↗The Diabetes Code is a great book about reversing diabetes through dietary intervention. The author discusses exactly what you're saying here: surprisingly few doctors know how effective a low-carb diet is at treating…
on “Rare genital defects seen in sons of men taking major diabetes drug” ↗…money on drinks that contain sugar and carbs - drink water. The recipe for healthy weight is 85% diet (less carbs) and 15% exercise (elevated heart rate). Check out the books: Cancer Code, Obesity Code, Diabetes Code
on “Oncologists on simple, doable, everyday things they do to try to prevent cancer” ↗…Dr. Fung's entire thesis on obesity and Type 2 Diabetes (along with his entire destruction of the prevailing mainstream treatment protocols for T2D) in particular, it is necessary to read his book, "The Diabetes Code". https://casereports.bmj.com/content/2018/bcr-2017-221854 I've been following the protocol from The Diabetes Code for about 2 months. Objectively: 10lbs lost, key metrics are improved, medications…
on “Being overweight overtakes tobacco smoking as the leading disease risk factor” ↗…couple books about it. My partner recently was declared cured of Type 2 by his very surprised endocrinologist after focusing on dietary management and fasting. His A1C is lower than mine now... The Diabetes Code: ISBN 9781925548891
on “Routine glucose monitoring may be unnecessary for people with Type 2 diabetes” ↗