Did you know nearly half a billion people worldwide are grappling with type 2 diabetes? It’s a staggering statistic, revealing a global health crisis. But here’s the good news: It doesn’t have to be a life sentence!
Our guest today, Lewis Bertus, a passionate Physician Assistant with a personal connection to diabetes, has dedicated himself to transforming lives through a holistic, plant-focused approach. Inspired by the impact he’s seen in both his patients and his wife, he founded Diabetes 180 to show that reclaiming health is truly possible.
In this episode, we explore his evidence-backed strategies, the power of dietary shifts, and his mission to spread a plant-based message of hope and change. For anyone facing diabetes or supporting someone who is, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss!
Listen to Episode 306 with Lewis Bertus
What we discuss in this episode:
- How Lewis’s wife transformed her health through a plant-based diet.
- Understanding diabetes, fat intake, and insulin resistance.
- Strategies for coping with sugar cravings.
- Benefits of intermittent fasting for patients, including how it works and supports health.
- Inspiring success stories from Lewis’s patients.
- Lewis’s recommendations for starting a plant-based diet.
Resources:
- Website: Diabetes 180
- YouTube: Lewis Bertus PA-C – Diabetes Reversal Health Coach – YouTube
- Facebook: Diabetes 180
- Lewis Bertus Instagram – Lewis Bertus Pa-c (@diabetes_reversal_coach) • Instagram photos and videos
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