Insulin Resistance & the Carnivore Diet

What Our Members Say

Across these threads, members commonly report joining the carnivore diet to address insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and obesity, with varying degrees of progress in weight loss and metabolic markers. A recurring theme is frustration with slow or stalled weight loss despite dietary adherence, alongside questions about optimal protein intake, testing methods, and fat-to-protein ratios. Community support and consistency are frequently emphasized as central to long-term success, with some members sharing measurable improvements in fasting glucose, A1C, and insulin levels.

• Coaches consistently recommend a minimum of 100 grams of protein per day for members dealing with insulin resistance, with higher intake suggested for those who are physically active or seeking to build muscle to support metabolism.
• Coaches advise members to request a fasting insulin test from their doctor, noting that standard practice often defaults to A1C and fasting glucose alone, which may not fully capture insulin resistance status.
• Coaches acknowledge that healing and weight loss progress can be slow, particularly for members with pre-existing metabolic conditions, and emphasize that factors such as sleep, stress, and consistency are important alongside dietary choices.
• Coaches encourage intermittent fasting as a complementary strategy alongside the carnivore diet for members specifically working to address insulin resistance.