The Peter Attia Drive

#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more

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Jul 9, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Low-Carb Diets and Glucose Tests

  • Peter Attia shares an anecdote about a patient who "failed" a glucose tolerance test due to a low-carb diet.
  • Refeeding with carbohydrates normalized the results, enabling a successful kidney transplant.
ADVICE

CGM Recommendation

  • Peter Attia recommends the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for real-time feedback.
  • He finds it more insightful than an oral glucose tolerance test, even without insulin data.
ANECDOTE

Accountability and Kids' Food

  • Peter Attia discarded granola to avoid seeing his CGM levels rise.
  • He blames having children for a 10-pound weight gain due to their food environment.
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