Diabetes & the Carnivore Diet

What Our Members Say

Members across these threads commonly report using a carnivore diet to manage or reverse type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and related metabolic markers, with many sharing measurable improvements in A1C, fasting glucose, and insulin levels. A recurring theme is frustration with conventional medical advice, particularly around cholesterol and standard diabetes testing, leading members to seek additional markers and second opinions. Coaches consistently emphasize that blood sugar stabilization, adequate protein intake, and patience during metabolic adaptation are central to achieving results on this dietary approach.

• Standard medical testing for diabetes and pre-diabetes typically relies on A1C and fasting glucose, but coaches frequently point members toward requesting a fasting insulin test as a more informative indicator of insulin resistance.
• Blood sugar levels may remain elevated in the short term even on strict carnivore or during extended fasting, because the liver continues to produce glucose; coaches note that meaningful improvements in insulin sensitivity can take weeks or months.
• Adequate protein intake is emphasized as critical for stabilizing blood sugar, preserving muscle, and supporting fat loss, with coaches clarifying that protein does not spike insulin the way carbohydrates do.
• When members present complex or escalating health concerns such as rising liver enzymes, cardiac symptoms, or high cholesterol alongside dietary changes, coaches recommend consulting medical professionals or specialist events rather than attempting to resolve the issues through the forum alone.