Bob

Moved to the "General Health and Wellness" forum because this topic isn't related to Carnivore Diet Support.

I've had lamb ribs at a restaurant that was on their appetizer menu, but that's it. At the Sam's Club, I often see lamb ribs or giant chucks of leg of lamb and the prices look pretty good. I've only ever tried those little lamb t-bone looking steaks or ground lamb though.

This is true. I often get spam texts and phone calls for lines of credit, health insurance, etc, because I am a business. Yesterday, I got my first spam text offering me GLP-1's at bargain prices, lol.

It's an elimination diet that heals but you have to have been sick enough to have the motivation to stick to it. If you live an active healthy life that consists of eating a variety of foods, then there is no need to restrict yourself like we do. You're right that nobody dies from eating one Snickers Bar. It's a repeated pattern of Snickers overdosing that'll do you in, lol.

Thousands Sue Weight Loss Drug Manufacturers With Serious Harm AllegationsBy Anthony Yates Thousands of people have come forward alleging serious harm caused by GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Those products include Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. According to a report by USA Today, at least 4,400 people have filed lawsuits since the first was filed in 2023. Those suits are now part of a consolidated federal and state litigation and target two drugmakers: Novo Nordisk, which manufactures Ozempic, and Eli Lilly, which makes Trulicity, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. The companies reportedly said they refute the allegations and will defend the safety of their products. The USA Today report focuses on three troubling cases in the growing lawsuit. 63-year-old Todd Engel was using Ozempic to manage his diabetes. However, he told the outlet that he lost vision in one eye after using the drug for four months. His medication reportedly never came up as a potential cause of his sight loss, and he lost vision in his other eye months later. 72-year-old JoHelen McClain reportedly used Wegovy in November 2023, aiming to shed a few pounds. In March 2024, she heard a noise like a "balloon popping," which she later discovered was the sound of her colon rupturing. USA Today also interviewed Mark Smith. He told the outlet that his wife, 62-year-old Robin Smith, was taking Mounjaro for weight loss. She reportedly visited the hospital twice for vomiting. Her doctor suggested she stop using the drug, but her problems persisted. Days later, doctors diagnosed her with Wernicke's encephalopathy, which the outlet explains is a neurological condition caused by a lack of thiamine or Vitamin B1. It's often linked to malnutrition. The outlet points out that an estimated 12% of Americans use GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and that the plaintiff's account for a small percentage of users. USA Today also cites a 2024 court filing by the two drug companies. They explain that the known risks are reflected in FDA-approved labeling, which the FDA has reviewed more than 40 times. USA Today details a Gallup Study, which claims that the usage of GLP-1 drugs doubled between 2024 and 2025.Chief of Research and Development at the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Ziyad Al-Aly, reportedly stated that no medicine is risk-free. However, he believes the benefits outweigh the risks for most patients. Legal challenges are expected to take several years. ARTICLE SOURCE: https://screenrant.com/thousands-sue-weight-loss-drug-manufacturers/

Speaking of celebrities, there's Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson. Peterson is pretty loyal to carnivore. I think Rogan is on again off again approach. Mikalia released a video the other day saying she actually has been reintroducing non-carnivore foods and not having arthritis flare ups (after 8 years of Lion Diet).

@pauls - I merged your last four topics about insulin and blood glucose dropping into a single topic. This is a discussion forum, with conversations categorized by discussion topics. Not status updates like on social media. I also moved them from the Carnivore Support Forum over to the General Health forum, since these comments aren't carnivore-specific.

And a man who is 85 years old is likely set in his ways and not likely to change his diet to keto or carnivore. An A1C of 7.4 might be an improvement over what he was at some time in the past. He's probably at 7.4 with the aid of medications. To get it lower without changing his diet or lifestyle, it would require stronger or more aggressive medications which might do more harm than good. In short, the doctor is thinking about not overloading his system with more or higher doses of meds and giving zero thought to diet and lifestyle.

There was one occasion about 5 years ago, I was doing dirty keto and making some progress, that I thought I broke my big toe. I dealt with it for over a month before finally giving in and getting an x-ray which came back as everything was just fine. So in hindsight, it might have been a gout attack. I was dirty keto - plant heavy, and still drinking here and there. I have not had another episode like this since starting carnivore or carnivore-centric keto eating patterns.

Sorry that I am late to the discussion. I just saw this post. I had a similar problem with insane cramps waking me up several times a night. And the thigh cramps were the worst. Drinking saltwater or an LMNT right before bed would sometimes help. I eventually narrowed down my issue. It was a prescription drug that I was taking. I ceased taking the drug and I haven't had to take electrolytes nor have I had any cramps in over a year now.

I'm sitting around 174.4 pounds. I started the month at around 180. So I am happy with these results thus far. The lowest I have ever seen since starting carnivore was 173.7. I'm sooo close, lol

Slow progress is still progress. It's not a race, lol. My initial results were amazing. Dropped the first 60 pounds almost effortlessly over 6 months. Now if I want to shed more, it's going to require some effort on my part.

I don't know the accuracy of this either. I've heard it over the years though. I am inclined to think it's a joke but it would be easy to fact check, lol.

We survived. There was probably 15" of snow on the roofs of the vehicles. Had to snow blow my drive and my fathers twice, once Sunday afternoon and then again on Monday. Now it's another bout of arctic air coming down straight from the north pole. It was -3'F last night. Brrr chilly!

I've never done one. I shiver at the thought, lol 🥶 True that!

Or become one, lol. Last night it got down to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Brrrrr! It was originally supposed to miss us, but then it changed trajectory and now we are looking at possibly 10-18 inches of snow throughout Sunday and Monday. Today is pretty quiet though. The calm before the storm. Just cold.

Out of curiosity, are you saying that when you drank diet soda you required more fast acting insulin? Or are you just saying that you need less because you are zero carbing it?

Interesting comments. I could see "Big Food" now developing products that they market as "real food" and they will jump on the bandwagon and steal that slogan "eat real food". "Look! My ultra-processed food product is made with ingredients primarily derived from meat, dairy, and vegetables. May contain less than 2% of blah blah blah" lol

New study connects Coca-Cola to fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes: "It shouldn't be sold"Story by Marie Calapano Woman drinking from a big bottle of Coca-Cola© Source: Shutterstock Coca-Cola is one of the most familiar drinks in the world, often viewed as a simple refreshment. But a major new study is renewing scrutiny of what regular soda consumption may be doing to the body, linking sugar-sweetened beverages to higher rates of fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes. The findings have drawn strong reactions from health experts, with some questioning whether products like Coca-Cola should continue to be sold as everyday drinks. Specialist registered dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine said the drink’s sugar content is so concerning that “it shouldn’t be allowed to be sold,” while the company maintains its products are safe when consumed in moderation. As metabolic disease rates continue to rise worldwide, the research raises new questions about how sugary drinks fit into modern diets and whether current consumer guidance goes far enough. What the New Study Found A can of Coca-Cola in a person's hand© Source: Shutterstock The research, published in the medical journal Nature Medicine, analyzed sugar-sweetened beverage consumption across 184 countries, using population-level health data rather than sales figures. Researchers examined how soda and similar drinks contributed to long-term disease outcomes. The study found that in 2020 alone, sugar-sweetened beverages were linked to 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes worldwide, accounting for 9.8% of all newly diagnosed cases. The same analysis connected these drinks to 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases, or 3.1% of the global total. Researchers said the burden was highest in regions where soda consumption is widespread and increasing, and warned the estimates likely understate the true impact, since conditions like fatty liver disease often go undiagnosed. While the analysis covered sugary drinks broadly, experts note Coca-Cola’s scale and reach place it at the center of the health debate. Why Coca-Cola Raises Health Concerns Coca-Cola bottle and glass on picnic table© Source: iStock Medical experts say the concern isn’t just sugar, but how it’s consumed. Sugary drinks deliver large amounts of rapidly absorbed sugar without creating a sense of fullness, making it easy to consume excess calories quickly. Coca-Cola contains high levels of added sugar, much of it as fructose, which is processed almost entirely by the liver. With frequent intake, the liver converts that sugar into fat, increasing the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance. Over time, this can disrupt blood sugar regulation and raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, even in people who don’t see themselves as unhealthy. Researchers note that daily or repeated consumption compounds the effect, and that liquid sugar places a greater metabolic strain on the body than solid foods, making sugary sodas especially concerning. What the Findings Mean Going Forward Glass bottles of Coca-Cola© Source: Unsplash The study has intensified debate over whether sugary drinks should face stronger regulation, including warning labels, taxes, or marketing restrictions. Several countries have already adopted such measures, while others continue to rely on consumer choice and industry self-regulation. For consumers, the findings reinforce a growing consensus among health professionals: regular soda consumption carries measurable risks that build quietly over time. Cutting back on sugar-sweetened beverages is increasingly viewed as one of the simplest ways to reduce long-term strain on the liver and lower diabetes risk. While the research does not call for an outright ban, it challenges how drinks like Coca-Cola are positioned in everyday life. As evidence mounts, many experts believe the question is no longer whether sugary sodas affect health, but how much longer they should be treated as harmless staples rather than occasional indulgences. ARTICLE SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/new-study-connects-coca-cola-to-fatty-liver-disease-type-2-diabetes-it-shouldn-t-be-sold/ar-AA1TvhSH

I hope so, simply because while it's not perfect, it is a step in the right direction. You have to be a moron to take issue with the message "eat real food" and to minimize or eliminate heavily processed food. But there will be opposition. I am already seeing it on my feeds and in shorts/reels/tiktoks, lol. Mostly from die-hard vegetarians, cardiologists who hold traditional views, and people with Trump Derangement Syndrome (the types that if MAGA or MAHA would say breathing oxygen is good for you, they would try to hold their breath ).

True, people can be dogmatic, which is why some call it the 'carnivore cult' lol. Yes, a lot of people can get off meds, but not everyone. You and me are examples. You with your low production of insulin, and me with my kidney failure resulting in hypertension. Not necessarily. Maybe it will. Maybe it won't. Remember that Dr. Berry coined the term "Proper Human Diet" and then years later the phrase has been hijacked by carnivore purists to refer to carnivore only. It doesn't. It's a spectrum. Carnivore is just one end of it. And to that end, Dr. Berry is a reasonable voice in the keto-carnivore community. He's a doctor, and still will recommend that you talk to your doctor about getting on a certain drug. He's not anti-meds by any means.

I am unable to open these files. It might have to do with the bugs/glitches we've been experiencing lately. If you want, try emailing them to me and I will see if I can convert them to a typical image format. My email address is Bob (AT) CarnivoreTalk.com Replace (AT) with the actually at-symbol.