Two popular carnivore influencers are being called out for supposedly becoming pre-diabetic. But is the data really what it seems? Dr. Eric Westman breaks down one of the most misunderstood metrics in all of nutrition—HbA1c—and unpacks why some people on low-carb or carnivore diets may show unexpected blood sugar markers. Could your "normal" lab results actually be misleading? What role does red blood cell lifespan play in these readings? And does this mean you're actually at risk—or is there something deeper going on? Don't miss this one.

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Summary

In this detailed video, Dr. Eric Westman addresses the controversial claims that following a carnivore diet causes pre-diabetes or diabetes. Highlighting recent viral social media critiques targeting popular carnivore influencers, Dr. Westman explains why these claims oversimplify and misinterpret key health markers, particularly blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) levels, when taken out of context. He clarif