Dr. Andrew Koutnik: Unlocking the Power of Metabolic Health in Type 1 Diabetes Care - #97

From being an obese kid to getting diagnosed with type-1 diabetes, Dr. Andrew Koutnik, an expert in exercise physiology and type-1 diabetes management, shares his personal journey and the power of lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise to improve health outcomes. With the rising incidence of type 1 diabetes and obesity, as well as the challenges faced by those living with this lifelong condition, Dr. Koutnik sheds light on the limitations of traditional carb-counting strategies and the potential benefits of low-carbohydrate diets in managing type 1 diabetes. He also discussed the science behind glucose and ketone levels and the ongoing search for a functional cure for type 1 diabetes. He knows there are solutions that need to be talked about to help patients manage this disease every single day. Dr. Koutnik's firsthand experience with type-1 diabetes fuels him to study and provide the highest quality of life for patients like him. Because they deserve it. Quick Guide 01:45 Introduction 09:11 Managing Type 1 Diabetes 25:57 The Need to Diagnose Pre-diabetes 31:28 Glucose and Ketones Importance 47:09 Exercise, Food, Ketones, and Health 55:46 Exogenous Ketones in Athletic Performance 1:02:30 Ketone Bodies and Their Potential Effects 1:08:20 Low-Carb Diets for Diabetes 1:14:17 Managing a Lifelong Disease Get to know our guest Dr. Andrew Koutnik, a type-1 diabetes patient, started his research path on exercise physiology and now studies the effect of lifestyle and metabolism on health and athletic performance. “Because, again, diet's not a cure for this problem, medication's not a cure for this problem And technology is not a cure for this disease. We are living this disease regardless. It's about managing it the best we can every single day and reducing the burden of it, while also achieving the highest quality of life possible, and that's my goal, for all patients is to get to that point in whatever way they can.” - Dr. Andrew Koutnik Connect with him Twitter: https://twitter.com/akoutnik Website: https://linktr.ee/andrewkoutnik Episode snippets 11:31 - 12:40 - Turning to glucose control 18:21 - 20:49 - The low carbohydrates diet 33:51 - 35:23 - The outcome of low-carb diets for type 1 diabetes 36:29 - 37:08 - The goal is to have a normal glycemia 43:34 - 44:38 - Are ketones more preferred by the brain and heart? Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.  Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk. Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia’s brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now!  This isn’t just another diet book; it reveals why it’s not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health. If you’re struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn’t working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it. Learn how to reset your gut Eliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progress Unlock real energy, metabolism, and longevity Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now. Learn More: Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts  Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Theme Song : Rage Against Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.