Why Are These Carnivores Becoming DIABETIC?

Summary

The video responds to online claims that two carnivore-diet influencers are becoming prediabetic. The presenter compares their fasting glucose and HbA1c results, then argues that HbA1c may read higher in some people because their red blood cells live longer—not necessarily because their blood glucose is elevated.

Main points and advice

• The two influencers’ reported results:

  • Carnivore Ray: fasting glucose 96 mg/dL, HbA1c 5.5%.
  • Coach Carnivore Cam: fasting glucose 93.6 mg/dL, HbA1c 5.7%.
  • The video says both fasting glucose readings are below the cited prediabetes threshold of 100 mg/dL. It notes that Cam’s HbA1c falls in the commonly cited prediabetes range.

• How the presenter explains HbA1c: HbA1c measures the share of hemoglobin in red blood cells that has become glycated. The presenter says the result may be affected not only by glucose levels but also by how long red blood cells remain in circulation.

• The presenter’s explanation related to the carnivore diet: The presenter says the body can make glucose from non-carbohydrate sources through gluconeogenesis. He argues that longer-lived red blood cells could make HbA1c appear higher than a person’s glucose levels alone would suggest. He also presents the idea that carnivore eating may support red blood cell longevity; this is the video’s interpretation, not a settled conclusion established by the transcript.

• Practical suggestions from the video:

  • Consider glucose results alongside HbA1c rather than interpreting HbA1c in isolation.
  • If concerned about elevated HbA1c, the presenter suggests using a continuous glucose monitor for a week to observe glucose patterns.
  • The video also promotes blood tests, including HbA1c and other health markers.

Health context: The video’s interpretation should not replace medical advice. An HbA1c of 5.7% is within the standard prediabetes range. A clinician can help interpret it alongside other tests and individual factors. Don’t dismiss an elevated result or change treatment based on this video alone.

Presenters and sources mentioned

• Max German — presenter, inferred from the channel and video context.
• Carnivore Ray and Coach Carnivore Cam — the individuals whose reported lab results are discussed.
• Dr. Lane Norton — mentioned in the closing reference to another video.
• Labcorp OnDemand — sponsor and provider of lab testing discussed in the ad segment.
• Unspecified studies on red blood cell lifespan and HbA1c — referenced by the presenter but not identified by title or authors in the subtitles.