Dr. Andrew Koutnik: Unlocking the Power of Metabolic Health in Type 1 Diabetes Care - #97

From being an obese kid to getting diagnosed with type-1 diabetes, Dr. Andrew Koutnik, an expert in exercise physiology and type-1 diabetes management, shares his personal journey and the power of lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise to improve health outcomes.With the rising incidence of type 1 diabetes and obesity, as well as the challenges faced by those living with this lifelong condition, Dr. Koutnik sheds light on the limitations of traditional carb-counting strategies and the potential benefits of low-carbohydrate diets in managing type 1 diabetes. He also discussed the science behind glucose and ketone levels and the ongoing search for a functional cure for type 1 diabetes.He knows there are solutions that need to be talked about to help patients manage this disease every single day. Dr. Koutnik's firsthand experience with type-1 diabetes fuels him to study and provide the highest quality of life for patients like him. Because they deserve it.Quick Guide01:45 Introduction09:11 Managing Type 1 Diabetes 25:57 The Need to Diagnose Pre-diabetes 31:28 Glucose and Ketones Importance47:09 Exercise, Food, Ketones, and Health55:46 Exogenous Ketones in Athletic Performance1:02:30 Ketone Bodies and Their Potential Effects1:08:20 Low-Carb Diets for Diabetes1:14:17 Managing a Lifelong DiseaseGet to know our guestDr. Andrew Koutnik, a type-1 diabetes patient, started his research path on exercise physiology and now studies the effect of lifestyle and metabolism on health and athletic performance.“Because, again, diet's not a cure for this problem, medication's not a cure for this problem And technology is not a cure for this disease. We are living this disease regardless. It's about managing it the best we can every single day and reducing the burden of it, while also achieving the highest quality of life possible, and that's my goal, for all patients is to get to that point in whatever way they can.” - Dr. Andrew KoutnikConnect with himTwitter: https://twitter.com/akoutnikWebsite: https://linktr.ee/andrewkoutnikEpisode snippets11:31 - 12:40 - Turning to glucose control18:21 - 20:49 - The low carbohydrates diet33:51 - 35:23 - The outcome of low-carb diets for type 1 diabetes36:29 - 37:08 - The goal is to have a normal glycemia43:34 - 44:38 - Are ketones more preferred by the brain and heart?Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to [email protected] WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia’s brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn’t just another diet book; it reveals why it’s not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you’re struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn’t working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon’t wait until it’s too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.