BONUS: Diabetes Prevention, Treatment and the Role of Nutrition with Dr. Ken Berry

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Cynthia Thurlow

Science, Alternative Health, Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Life Sciences

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 12 January 2026

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

I am thrilled to have Dr. Ken Berry joining me on the podcast for the third time today. He was with me before on episodes 111 and 139. Dr. Berry is a physician, best-selling author, and passionate health advocate with a no-nonsense approach to health and wellness. He has been practicing at the Berry Clinics since 2003 and is an active community member. He has written two books, Lies My Doctor Told Me and the recently published Kicking Ass After Fifty, in addition to various other resources, including Common Sense Labs Today. He also has a YouTube channel, serving over 2 million subscribers- one of my favorite go-to resources for my patients. In our conversation today, we dive into the latest Lancet research on the impact of a diabetes diagnosis on life expectancy, along with insights from the American Diabetes Association regarding the costs of diabetes care. We discuss the need for proper diagnostic modalities to identify insulin resistance earlier and the labs Dr. Berry uses in his practice for identifying those at risk. We explore the recently recognized American Heart Association syndrome, CKM (Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome), and the role of GLP agonists, continuous glucose monitors, and glucometers. Dr. Berry also shares his views on plant-based diets, proper diets, and more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why does metabolic health continue to deteriorate in most of the general population? The staggering amount of disposable plastic used within the healthcare industry The importance of fasting insulin levels when diagnosing metabolic disease Why are blood tests essential for determining metabolic health? The benefits of glucometers and continuous glucose monitors for metabolic health How Dr. Berry’s health improved after following a specific diet and measuring his lab results for a month How misinformation gets spread within the health and wellness industry Why are doctors not informing their patients about the absence of long-term studies and deluding them with false information? The long-term effects of Semaglutide on the body How a proper diet can naturally lower lipid levels The limitations of the germ model for treating chronic diseases Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community (The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow) Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause supplement line Connect with Dr. Ken Berry On ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ Dr. Berry’s books ⁠Lies My Doctor Told Me⁠ ⁠Kicking Ass After 50⁠ ⁠Common Sense Labs⁠ Dr. Berry’s Private Community ⁠Phdhealth.community⁠ Medical News article Mentioned ⁠Here’s What to Know About Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, Newly Defined by the AHA ⁠ Previous Episodes Featuring Dr. Ken Berry ⁠Ep. 111 – Is The Keto Diet The Proper Human Diet? – with Dr. Ken Berry⁠ ⁠Ep. 139 – Hyperinsulinemia: What You Should Know About This National Health Crisis with Dr. Ken Berry

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:03.7	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.4	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact
0:22.1	over a million lives.
0:29.1	This is the start of bonus Mondays, a compilation of the top episodes over the past three years for everyday wellness.
0:41.0	And I have to tell you, when I went through all of this research and data,
0:44.3	it was apparent to me that we have a very eclectic, diverse group of clinicians, science
0:51.8	writers, personal trainers, and experts. I know you will love this new series
0:57.5	every Monday. We're dropping some of the biggest podcasts of the last three years. These are your
1:03.4	favorites, the most downloaded, ones that have resonated with you. And I love that we're going to
1:09.4	be able to share these every Monday so that you can
1:11.8	revisit some of these amazing episodes. Today I had the honor of reconnecting with Dr. Ken Berry.
1:21.0	He's a fan favorite and this is his third podcast with me. He previously joined me in episode
1:27.1	111 and episode 139. If you're not
1:30.2	familiar with his work, he is a physician. He is a bestselling author and passionate advocate
1:35.4	of health. And his YouTube channel, which services over two million individuals, is one of my
1:41.5	favorite resources to send patients to. He's active in his community and has been
1:46.5	practicing at the Berry Clinic since 2003. He's known for his very direct, no-nonsense approach to
1:53.2	health and wellness. He has two books, Lies My Doctor Told Me, and the recently published
1:58.3	kicking ass after 50. He has other resources, including
2:02.4	Common Sense Labs. Today, we dove into recent published research from the Lancet about the
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