Episode 274: Dr. David Cavan

Episode 274: Dr. David Cavan

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes November 5, 2025 Duration: 1:03:16

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. David Cavan is a leading diabetes specialist and author dedicated to helping people take control of their blood sugar and reverse type 2 diabetes through practical lifestyle changes. A former Director of Policy and Programmes at Diabetes UK, he has over 25 years of clinical experience and has advised globally on diabetes prevention and management. Dr. Cavan is the author of several influential books, including Reverse Your Diabetes and Take Control of Type 1 Diabetes, empowering patients with evidence-based, sustainable strategies for better health.

 

In this episode, Drs. Brian and David talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (04:07) Diabetes reversal
  • (08:34) The history of managing diabetes with low carb diets
  • (12:50) How Dr. Cavan discovered the power of diet for managing diabetes
  • (22:52) Systemic issues in medicine related to nutritional advice and chronic disease
  • (28:15) The growing acceptance of low carb diets as a therapy for diabetes
  • (30:15) CGMs
  • (31:05) Metabolic psychiatry
  • (37:55) Type 1 Diabetes care
  • (45:36) CGMs
  • (49:56) Diabetes in Africa and lifestyle intervention
  • (58:09) Outro

 

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

 

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What does it truly mean to be well? For Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the answer stretches far beyond a chart of lab results. On the Life's Best Medicine Podcast, he explores the interconnected layers of a whole life, where physical health is deeply woven into the fabric of our relationships, our sense of purpose, and our spiritual grounding. Each conversation moves past simplistic advice to consider how family, community, and personal faith shape our daily resilience. You’ll hear from a variety of guests who share candid stories-not just of medical recovery, but of profound human connection, unexpected compassion, and quiet heroism found in everyday challenges. Dr. Lenzkes brings his perspective as a practicing physician who believes healing is a multifaceted endeavor. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues that remind us our wellbeing is a holistic story still being written. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful reflections that might just change how you view your own health, relationships, and place in the world.
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