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140: The Science Behind Diabetes Reversal and a Plant-Based Diet with Lewis Bertus, PA-C

140: The Science Behind Diabetes Reversal and a Plant-Based Diet with Lewis Bertus, PA-C

Update: 2025-08-15
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Prepare to be inspired by Lewis Bertus PA-C, a certified physician assistant and diabetes reversal coach whose personal journey sparked a life-changing discovery for his wife, and now countless others.

In this episode, Lewis reveals how understanding the science behind fat-induced insulin resistance shattered conventional wisdom and led to true type 2 diabetes reversal. He dismantles misconceptions about carbs, explaining why a low-fat, whole-food plant-based approach can unlock healing for Type 2 (and support Type 1) diabetes.

He offers simple, practical meal ideas, guidance on tracking fat intake, and ways to tweak habits even as a plant-based eater. Let’s dive in!

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About Lewis Bertus, PA-C

Lewis Bertus, PA-C is a physician assistant and founder of Diabetes 180: a coaching program built on reversing diabetes with evidence-based, plant-forward nutrition. Motivated by his wife’s journey from medication-reliant to diabetes-free, Lewis blends medical knowledge with holistic coaching strategies. His mission: to educate, inspire, and guide clients globally through sustainable dietary transformation.

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140: The Science Behind Diabetes Reversal and a Plant-Based Diet with Lewis Bertus, PA-C

140: The Science Behind Diabetes Reversal and a Plant-Based Diet with Lewis Bertus, PA-C

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