The Jesse Chappus Show 701: You're Eating Sugar Without Knowing It — Here's Why | Dr. David Unwin
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Apr 21, 2026 
Dr. David Unwin, a UK GP pioneering low-carb medicine to reverse type 2 diabetes. He discusses lifestyle as the main driver of metabolic disease. Topics include food addiction versus carb creep, early signs like belly fat and brain fog, practical low-carb starts (protein-first meals), use of continuous glucose monitors, and strategies for lasting behavior change and prevention.
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Lifestyle Determines Type 2 Diabetes Trajectory
- Type 2 diabetes outcome largely depends on daily lifestyle choices that affect blood sugar over time.
- Dr. David Unwin emphasizes meals are repeated opportunities to improve or harm long-term metabolic health, offering hope through behavior change.
Add Salt And Magnesium When Lowering Carbs
- Expect increased salt needs and consider magnesium supplementation when lowering carbs due to salt loss and improved insulin.
- Monitor blood pressure as it can fall rapidly; prevent 'keto flu' with fluids, salt, and magnesium.
Focus On Hope Motivation And Measurable Feedback
- Use hope, shared goals, and immediate feedback to change behavior rather than information alone.
- Ask patients what they want, measure outcomes, and reframe failures as learning to sustain change.
