Episode 160: Franziska Spritzler ON Understanding Insulin Resistance & Keto Diet's Role in Diabetes Management

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In this episode, I welcome Franziska Spritzler, a renowned dietitian who specializes in ketogenic diets and low-carb diets.

She speaks about her experiences as a dietitian, how she transitioned from being a court reporter, the benefits of a ketogenic diet and the markers to watch out for to detect early signs of insulin resistance. She passionately talks about her mission to transform health and focus on conditions like diabetes, PCOS, mental health, and aging well through controlling carbohydrate intake. Apart from this, she shares a success story of a client whose life was significantly transformed with ketogenic diet.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation

00:39 Beginning of the Interview with Francisca Spritzler

02:20 Francisca's Journey from Reporter to Dietitian

03:44 Francisca's Personal Experience with Low Carb Diet

05:18 Francisca's Transition to Private Practice

06:12 Early Days of Low Carb and Keto Diet

09:14 Communicating the Complexity of Low Carb and Keto

12:01 Defining the Difference Between Keto and Low Carb

16:01 Scenarios Where Keto or Low Carb Might Be More Suitable

18:42 Why Low Carb or Keto is Ideal for Managing Diabetes

20:23 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Its Impact

21:14 Identifying Early Signs of Insulin Resistance

21:31 Importance of Fasting Insulin Levels

25:17 Understanding Blood Work Changes in a Low Carb Lifestyle

27:30 Empowering Yourself with Knowledge

28:30 Adjusting Medication for Diabetes in a Low Carb Lifestyle

30:45 Understanding Nutrient Needs in a Keto Diet

34:24 Success Story: Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

37:07 Connecting with Francisca

37:48 Closing Remarks
Connect with Franziska Spritzler
Website: Low Carb Dietitian

Facebook: Low Carb Dietitian, LLC

Twitter: @LowCarbRD

Instagram: lowcarbdietitian

YouTube: Low Carb Dietitian
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