Wednesday, January 12 No. 5 Did you know that type 2 diabetes has more than tripled in the last 30 years? If things don't change, 1/5 to 1/3 of all Americans will have diabetes by 2050! Check out this blog post by Joel Fuhrman, MD to learn more. We all know someone with diabetes. It's a challenging, debilitating, and often progressive disease. For Ken Jacobsohn, MD, this experience is personal. His father was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in his early seventies. He was the first in Ken's family to have this diagnosis. and Ken would never have guessed he was at-risk, but that was at a time when we knew little about nutritional risks. In hindsight, his diet was full of processed meats, and highly processed foods. Ken's father sought out conventional treatments and did ok, but didn't really tolerate the medications well. For 6 years he struggled to keep his fasting blood sugars under control, until an enlightened nutritionist suggested he treat the root cause of the disease - his diet. In 6 weeks he lost 35 pounds and reversed his insulin resistance and eliminated his need for medication. Ken came to learn that his results are typical, expected even. Seeing firsthand what a plant-based diet has done for him inspired Ken to change his ways, seek board certification in lifestyle medicine, and learn to treat chronic disease at its root cause. Read about the science behind using plant-based diets as effective tools for type 2 diabetes prevention and management. These energy bites by Rania Dempsey, MD are easy to make snacks that are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids and provide quick energy that lasts the whole afternoon! Drink water today instead of sugar-sweetened beverages like sodas or lattes! REGISTER HERE to join a panel discussion on the documentary, The Game Changers. The documentary showcases success stories of athletes that have benefited from a plant-based diet. The panel discussion will be held on February 1, 4-5pm via Zoom. The documentary is available to watch on Netflix, Youtube, and other fee-based options. Medical College of Wisconsin | 8701 Watertown Plank Road | Milwaukee, WI 53226 | United States |