How Concealed Prediabetic Patients are Discovered with Kraft Tests and 5 Major Causes of Insulin Resistance
Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MDSummary
The CRAFT test, a new glucose and insulin assessment, is gaining attention for its role in identifying prediabetes and its associated risks. This blood test measures glucose and insulin levels at various intervals after consuming a sugar solution, revealing critical insights into insulin resistance. Many patients who appear to have normal blood sugar levels may still suffer from high insulin levels, indicating a risk for serious cardiovascular issues, including hardening of the arteries and diabetes.
Dr. Jim Naras explains that insulin resistance can arise from several factors, including frequent eating, excessive sugar and fructose intake, liver disease, and consumption of processed foods. These elements contribute to a cycle where the body requires increasingly higher insulin levels to manage blood sugar, ultimately leading to health complications. The CRAFT test aims to catch these issues early, allowing for lifestyle and dietary changes that can restore insulin sensitivity and improve overall health outcomes.
By focusing on the underlying insulin response rather than just blood sugar levels, the CRAFT test offers a more comprehensive understanding of metabolic health. Patients who successfully lower their insulin levels often experience weight loss, improved liver function, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, highlighting the importance of early intervention and education in managing insulin resistance.
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A large number of patients can prevent the development diabetes by having a Kraft Test. Also known as the Insulin and glucose stimulation test. This is a 3 hour test done here in our blood lab to determine your body’s insulin response to a measured “glucose challenge” (a sugary solution) and return to baseline. At Cardiovascular Interventions we offer our patients this test and if positive guide them with the right diet and lifestyle changes to bring down their insulin resistance levels and reverse the development of diabetes.Subscribe to the Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtQHehGWtblMp1gZC8Kq3Q?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for my Heart Health emailshttps://orlandocvi.com/heart-health-updates-yt/My other Videos:Why your Cardiac Examination is Incomplete - https://youtu.be/Rzb5r8FXpRUWhat is a Coronary Calcium Score? - https://youtu.be/NYkW2vxyiocWhat is a CT Angiogram (CTA) of the Heart? - https://youtu.be/uHpN1FQ-HvoWhat is Cardioversion? - https://youtu.be/yb-srtyEOuYWhat is a Leadless Pacemaker? - https://youtu.be/2CYZbeYSvVEWhat is Right Heart Catheterization? - https://youtu.be/2hy05-dM-lMWhat is a Heart Attack? - https://youtu.be/lPzT62_b4KoHeart Attack Treatment - https://youtu.be/N0vFV3wOGPUWhat is an Echocardiogram? - https://youtu.be/DZ3G8P0L_sMMonitoring Heart Failure with CardioMEMS - https://youtu.be/A35IsJxs6mwIntroduction to Cardiac Catheterizations - https://youtu.be/k4UyUBGnojUWhat is a Loop Recorder? - https://youtu.be/mXHAuV27bs8External Counterpulsation (ECP) for Chest Pain and Coronary Calcium - https://youtu.be/4wd-3WyvlNQMy Lectures:"The Fat Lies" - https://youtu.be/Yo-IL-LH5FQ"The Bittersweet Truth" - https://youtu.be/6zZBiTfIp4QSocial Links:https://www.facebook.com/orlandocvihttps://www.instagram.com/pradipjamnadasmd/https://www.facebook.com/pradipjamnadasmd/About Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MD, MBBS, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP, FACPThe founder and Chief Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Interventions, P.A. in Orlando Florida where, since 1990, he has been repeatedly recognized in local publications as a Top Doctor performing thousands of interventional procedures in hospital and out patient settings. As a consultant cardiologist with a large diversified inpatient and outpatient practice he is noted for his passions for teaching and illuminating prevention for cardiovascular disease . He is also a clinical assistant professor of medicine at The Florida State University and University of Central Florida.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Motivational Corporate by Waveconthttps://www.wavecont.com/Video Link: https://youtu.be/oU7dDmSfMu0▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Disclaimer: The information provided is for general knowledge and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. All viewers should consult their physician before starting any medical program or treatment. Any action you take upon the information that you find within this content is strictly at your own risk. Neither Dr. Pradip Jamnadas nor Cardiovascular Interventions will be liable for any damages or losses in connection with the content on this YouTube Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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