Episode 209: How to Improve A1c Levels with Michael Papahronis (Part 1)

Protecting Your NEST with Dr. Tony Hampton

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Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Michael Papahronis is a patient of Dr. Tony’s. He has had Type 1 Diabetes for 27 years and has been a middle school teacher for over 20 years. He is a husband and father and has had his life saved and changed by the keto diet. Tune in next week for part 2 of this conversation!

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Michael talk about:

(03:56) Michael’s childhood and how his childhood experiences shaped the person he became
(07:45) How Michael’s Greek cultural upbringing influenced his relationship with food
(12:25) Creating foods you love on a keto diet and the value of a supportive family/community
(14:15) Michael’s diabetes diagnosis and his understanding of diabetes at the time
(21:19) The emotional impact of Michael’s diagnosis
(32:10) Michael’s dietary journey culminating in the adoption of the keto diet and the dramatic transformation that occurred as a result
(44:50) Why Michael decided to choose keto on the low-carb diet spectrum and why he may be switching to carnivore soon
(52:01) What Michael eats in a day as a follower of the keto diet

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