Category Archives: Diabetes

Sugar Nation

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Dr. Davis

Former Men’s Health editor, Jeff O’Connell, has just released his new book, Sugar Nation. Back in 2009, Jeff contacted me to obtain some background insights into diabetes and its relationship with diet. He recently sent me a copy of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Blood glucose, Blood sugar, Diabetes, Low-carb diets, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

1985: The Year of Whole Grains

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Dr. Davis

In 1985, the National Cholesterol Education Panel delivered its Adult Treatment Panel guidelines to Americans, advice to cut cholesterol intake, reduce saturated fat, and increase “healthy whole grains” to reduce the incidence of heart attack and other cardiovascular events. Per … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes | 30 Comments

The Westman Diet

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Dr. Davis

Dr. Eric Westman has been a vocal proponent of carbohydrate restriction to gain control over diabetes, as have Drs. Richard Bernstein, Mary Vernon, Richard Feinman, and Jeff Volek. Several studies over the years have demonstrated that reductions in carbohydrate content … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Low-carb diets | 71 Comments

Diabetes: Better than hedge funds

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Dr. Davis

Diabetes is where the action is. While, for virtually all of history, type 2 diabetes was an uncommon condition of adults, the disease has spread so much to all levels of American society that even kids are now developing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes | 23 Comments

How to become diabetic in 5 easy steps

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Dr. Davis

If you would like to become diabetic in as short a time as possible, or if you have someone you don’t like–ex-spouse, nasty neighbor, cranky mother-in-law–whose health you’d like to booby trap, then here’s an easy-to-follow 5-step plan to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes | 35 Comments

Carbohydrate sins of the past

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Dr. Davis

Fifty years ago, diabetes was a relatively uncommon disease. Today, the latest estimates are that 50% of Americans are now diabetic or pre-diabetic. There are some obvious explanations: excess weight, inactivity, the proliferation of fructose in our diets. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Blood glucose, Diabetes, Low-carb diets | 15 Comments

Diabetes from fruit

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Dr. Davis

Mitch sat in my office, looking much the same as he had on prior visits. At 5 ft 7 inches, he weighed a comfortable 159 lb, though he did have a small visible “paunch” above his beltline. I had been … Continue reading →

Posted in Blood glucose, Blood sugar, Diabetes | 38 Comments

Victim of Post-Traumatic Grain Disorder

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Dr. Davis

Heart Scan Blog reader, Mike, shared his story with me. He was kind enough to allow me to reprint it here (edited slightly for brevity). Dr. Davis, I was much intrigued to stumble onto your blog. Heart disease, nutrition, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Low-carb diets | 14 Comments

The Diabetes Gold Rush

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Dr. Davis

Lou came into the office. Clearly, his program had gone sour. Lou had initially obtained wonderful control over his heart scan score of 1114, having reversed modestly in his first three years of effort through correction of his multiple causes … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes | 9 Comments

American Diabetes Association

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Dr. Davis

These are actual quotes from the American Diabetes Association website: Myth #2 (from list of Diabetes Myths): People with diabetes can’t eat sweets or chocolate.If eaten as part of a healthy meal plan, or combined with exercise, sweets and desserts … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes | 6 Comments