View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Approximately 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year​. Understanding the complex nature of this disease is crucial to tackling this widespread health issue. Award-winning science and health journalist Gary Taubes joins me to delve into the history of diabetes and modern treatment options. Together, we explore the use of ketogenic diets, the impact of drugs like Ozempic, and the need to reassess our approach to diabetes management.  In this episode, we discuss: The evolution of diabetes treatment Assumptions about diabetes and the influence of dietary choices The role of calorie intake and exercise in diabetes management The limitations of current drugs used to treat diabetes Clinical trials and their impact on our understanding of diet and health The choice between drug therapy and dietary changes in managing diabetes Join us to discover how bias and ingrained beliefs can obstruct progress in understanding how to treat this chronic illness. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pique, and BIOptimizers.  Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.  Enjoy Pique's Sun Goddess Matcha. Just head over to piquelife.com/hyman with code HYMAN for 15% off + Right now, get up to 15% off + a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother.  Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit BIOptimizers.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices