Questions for IDM Part #1: Insulin Resistance

This week we pause to let Jason and Megan answer questions about fasting and nutrition. The questions are a) Is insulin resistance forever? b) What's the difference between fasting and caloric restriction? c) Is a low-carb diet hard on the kidneys? and d) what are the most common hurdles that IDM patients face when starting a regimen of ketogenic dieting and fasting? Links: Study: Effect of short-term carbohydrate overfeeding and long-term weight loss on liver fat in overweight humans Study: Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD)