Diabetes is more than some diagnostic term… Okay, so you’ve been diagnosed with “diabetes.” What the heck does that even imply? That is a great question because it’s a little harder to define than one might think. It’s more like some nebulous idea than a tangible and focused disease. Would you agree? That’s why we…
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Do You Struggle to Follow the Diet? The ketogenic diet is simple in concept but can be difficult in practice. The road is not always paved with success. Have you ever wondered… “How are people so disciplined on this ketogenic diet?” “No carbs at all?!? But they are just so addicting.” “How am I supposed…
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What the “H”? What does the “H” in LCHF stand for? You probably know that it stands for “High”. Thus, the acronym reads, “Low Carb High Fat”. Of course, this is the diet which is slowly becoming popular for it’s ability to treat, prevent, and in some cases reverse diabetes. Although “High Fat” should definitely…
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Wow! The team here at Beta BIOS just got back from the Low Carb Breckenridge Conference yesterday afternoon. It was the most informative and inspirational thing that we have ever done! We learned so much and met so many great people. We feel more informed than ever about the Ketogenic Diet and how it relates…
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Keto Confusion??? On our Facebook page we have recently received some questions regarding the details of the Ketogenic Diet. In this blog post we are hoping to clear up any confusions you have about the Ketogenic Diet and let you know about some great free resources that will help you along the way. This blog…
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Happy New Year! Wow! It is hard to believe that 2017 is now history! New Year’s is an exciting time when you get to reflect on your previous year and anticipate your year to come. This New Year, I got hit with an overwhelming realization that time really does fly by. I got to thinking,…
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Today I would like to tell you about the story of Dr. Gary Fettke. Dr. Fettke is an Australian Orthopedic Surgeon — the type of surgeon that amputates the limbs of diabetics. Instead of amputating the limbs of diabetics, Dr. Fettke wanted to prevent his patients from getting to that point. This is when he…
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So, yesterday I was feeling a little bored with my food options. I hadn’t been grocery shopping in a little bit, and of course that meant that my choices of meals were limited. I decided it’s probably a good time to go a-shoppin’. Before doing that, I took some time to look up new recipe…
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It is crazy to think that Halloween is rapidly approaching, which means thanksgiving is right around the corner and before we know it Christmas and the New Year will have come and passed. If you are anything like us at Beta BIOS, holidays can be a death wish to your commitment to the ketogenic diet.…
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Although we have talked a lot about how this diet is the best way to manage your diabetic condition, I thought it would be good for you to hear about one specific benefit that the diet has brought me. While the ketogenic diet has brought me better energy levels, mental focus, and happiness, there is…
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