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President-elect Cheryl Peterson represents Verrado Rotary at Los Angeles gathering!

 
President-elect Cheryl attended the Southwest Rotary President Elect Training Seminar in Los Angeles this past weekend along with Presidents-elect and other Rotarians in the SW United States.  Here, President-elect Cheryl enjoys a chat with Gordon R McInally, Rotary International President Elect 23/24.  PE McInally is a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian Scotland, a club of approximately 30 members which was chartered in 1977.  Thank you President-elect Cheryl for representing our club so well!

It Happened at Rotary Last Week

Our own Richard Mucci, MD was our guest speaker on January 31.  His topic was the skyrocketing increase in metabolic disease in America, how it may have been self-inflicted by poor public policy and how it might be changed through re-assessing our relationship with carbohydrates in our diet and the demonization of fat we have all been conditioned to accept over the last 60 years.  This writer's favorite quote from his presentation:  "Science that cannot be questioned IS NOT SCIENCE. it is PROPAGANDA".  As we have come to expect from Dr Mucci, his presentation was well researched, backed by facts and well received.  Thank you Dr. Rich!
 
Many of you have probably heard of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence tool.  I have actually tried it and it is fascinating, although it needs some fine tuning to remove some biases, it works quite well.  I put this exact sentence in my request: "explain the concept of insulin resistance and how a ketogenic diet may help treat it".  This was the response. 
 

Insulin resistance refers to a condition where the body's cells become less sensitive to insulin, which is the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. As a result, the body needs to produce more insulin to keep blood sugar levels in check, leading to high insulin levels and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

A ketogenic diet, with its low carbohydrate and high fat content, may help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce insulin resistance. This is because when carbohydrate intake is limited, the body is forced to burn fat for energy instead of glucose, which can lead to improved insulin sensitivity. The reduction in insulin resistance may result in improved blood sugar control and a reduction in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

However, it's important to note that the ketogenic diet should not be used as the sole treatment for insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes, as its safety and effectiveness are still under investigation and it may not be suitable for everyone. Individuals with insulin resistance should consult a healthcare provider before starting a ketogenic diet to ensure it is safe and appropriate for them.

 

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