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Dr. Caroline Roberts is a board-certified physician and leading clinician at Virta Health, where she helps patients reverse type 2 diabetes through evidence-based, nutrition-focused care. Known for her compassionate approach and expertise in metabolic health, Dr. Roberts empowers individuals to reclaim their health using sustainable, real-world strategies. Her work blends cutting-edge science with practical guidance, making her a standout voice in the movement to transform diabetes care.

In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Caroline talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:44) How Dr. Caroline discovered the power of keto for reversing Type 2 diabetes and controlling Type 1 diabetes

  • (08:46) Why you don't need to eat 120 grams of carbs per day

  • (10:36) DKA risk in Type 2 patients

  • (18:15) Type 1 patients and low carb diets

  • (23:36) Ketogenic diets and cardiovascular outcomes

  • (30:44) Why the medical world has been so slow to acknowledge the benefits of keto and low carb diets

  • (44:08) Dietary sustainablility

  • (45:58) CGMs, finger sticks, and keto diets

  • (54:36) Long term patient outcomes from Virta patients

  • (58:57) Keto and psychiatric health

  • (01:04:08) Outro

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