Keto and Blood Sugar with Dr. Laura Buchanan

Are you curious as to how a ketogenic diet can help battle blood sugar issues or diabetes? Dr. Laura Buchanan is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician and Metabolic Health Practitioner. The mission that drives her is to help people age successfully. That passion was initially derived from a love of sports but has since evolved and expanded to include a passion for healthy living generally, including the importance of nutrition, exercise, mental wellness, and an optimal use of the medical system. She sees her role as a doctor being two-fold: promoting prevention and practicing medicine. (https://doctortro.com/our-team/) She has a wealth of information regarding low-carb lifestyle approaches and health benefits, so I know you'll take something from this episode. What we discussed:   Her work with Dr. Tro (1:19) Anti-aging strategies and nutrition (2:30) Common denominators in clients, friends, and family with health issues (10:03) Harmful seed oils (12:23) Low-carb diets and their impact on health (14:59) Protein intake and glucose monitoring (20:59) Using continuous glucose monitors for managing diabetes (28:45) Following a ketogenic diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding (33:28) Managing diabetes and nutrition in children (40:41) The benefits of a well-formulated ketogenic diet for metabolic health (45:37) Proper nutrition and mental health benefits (50:50)   Where to learn more about Laura and her work:   Instagram Aging Successfully Dr. Tro   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!