In this podcast episode,I interviewed Dr. Laura Buchanan, a family medicine physician and a prominent member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. We discuss several key topics, such as the benefits of a low carb or ketogenic diet, the importance of understanding and managing insulin resistance, the challenges of conventional medical approaches to chronic diseases like diabetes, and the potential use of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and controlling blood sugar levels. Furthermore, Dr. Buchanan shares her journey in medicine and her passion for utilizing a lifestyle modification approach in her practice. On this Episode:  01:31 Dr. Laura's Journey into Lifestyle Medicine 02:53 The Impact of Lifestyle on Health 03:50 The Role of Low Carb Diet in Medical Practice 05:33 Dr. Laura's Personal Experience with Low Carb Diet 06:41 The Power of Lifestyle Changes in Residency 07:18 Challenges and Pushbacks in Residency 07:54 The Importance of Nutrition Curriculum in Medical Schools 08:24 The Power of Continuous Glucose Monitors in Managing Diabetes 09:51 The Impact of Diet on Chronic Illness 11:39 The Role of Ketogenic Diet in Managing Various Health Conditions 13:27 The Importance of Patient Education in Managing Chronic Illness 13:44 The Role of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP) in Promoting Low Carb Diet 16:01 The Importance of Language in Patient Education 17:57 The Benefits of the Dr. Tro App and SMHP Resources 33:55 Common Questions about Low Carb Diet Connect with Dr. Laura www.doctortro.com Substack: agingsuccessfully.substack.com Twitter/Instagram: LauraBuchananMD Follow Ketones and Coffee Podcast Call to action for listeners: Follow ketones and Coffee Podcast on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/keton.esncoffee ), Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZZmBEenvZnU8tA1npAODA ), and Lorenz (  https://www.instagram.com/ketocoachlorenz ) for updates and new episodes. ~~~~~~Estrella by Audiorezout is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.~~~~~~ Save yourself that trip to the market — Instacart delivers groceries in as fast as 1 hour! They connect you with Personal Shoppers in your area to shop and deliver groceries from your favorite stores. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Go to ketocoachlorenz.com and use the contact form to get your Free Consultation! Support the show