Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Is your hemoglobin A1c elevated on a low-carb, keto, or carnivore diet? 🩸😦 Is this automatically something you need to worry about? Maybe not! Certified Nutrition Specialist Amy Berger walks you through the nuances and shortcomings of HbA1c and explains why this measurement isn't quite as ironclad as you might think it is. Being proactive about your health means _understanding what your blood tests mean_ -- and how to interpret them in the proper _context_, such as a very low-carb diet. HbA1c isn't as straightforward as it's typically taken to be. What's "normal" for someone who gets 50%+ of their calories from carbs might NOT be normal for someone on a ketogenic or carnivore diet. Watch for a nuanced explanation and why this matters for you.
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Sometimes it DOES help to measure your ketones and blood glucose. This is an excellent company to buy from – I know the owners personally and they do a great deal of pro-bono work in our keto community. Support them (and me!) by buying your meter here: 👉bit.ly/3YoKh1X
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Keto Chow offers delicious keto-friendly meal replacement shakes that are easy to make and 100% customizable for fat & calories. They also have a suite of helpful electrolyte products.
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🧠*AUDACIOUS NUTRITION – EXOGENOUS KETONE SALTS*
Need a trustworthy source for exogenous ketones? I recommend Audacious Nutrition.
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Is your hemoglobin A1c elevated on a low-carb, keto, or carnivore diet? 🩸😦 Is this automatically something you need to worry about? Maybe not! Certified Nutrition Specialist Amy Berger walks you through the nuances and shortcomings of HbA1c and explains why this measurement isn't quite as ironclad as you might think it is. Being proactive about your health means _understanding what your blood tests mean_ -- and how to interpret them in the proper _context_, such as a very low-carb diet. HbA1c isn't as straightforward as it's typically taken to be. What's "normal" for someone who gets 50%+ of their calories from carbs might NOT be normal for someone on a ketogenic or carnivore diet. Watch for a nuanced explanation and why this matters for you.
#keto #carnivore #diabetes #A1c #lchf #nsng #lowcarb #insulin
Info & links mentioned:
*JOIN MY PATREON COMMUNITY*
Weekly LIVE calls for coaching and Q&A, early access to new videos, plus other perks.
👉 patreon.com/tuitnutrition/membership
*KETO CONSULTATIONS*
Need personalized help with keto? Not getting the results you want? Don't stay frustrated & stuck. Book a consultation with me!
👉 stallslayer.com/consultation
👕*MERCH STORE*
👉 keto-without-the-crazy.myspreadshop.com
🩸🔬 *ORDER YOUR OWN LAB TESTS *
👉 ownyourlabs.com
Use code *amybergerketo* for 10% off!!
📚 *MY BOOKS*
*The Stall Slayer*: stallslayer.com
*End Your Carb Confusion*: amzn.to/3XDtCWD
*The Alzheimer's Antidote*: amzn.to/47EY5rW
(The following are affiliate links – I will receive either a small portion of the proceeds from sales or discounts on items I purchase myself when you purchase using the links below.)
💊*TOP QUALITY SUPPLEMENTS*
You deserve the best! Use trustworthy products from a company committed to following the science -- I even worked for them for 7 years! (And I still use their products, myself.)
👉 designsforhealth.com/u/amyberger
🩸*KETO MOJO – GLUCOSE & KETONE METER*
Sometimes it DOES help to measure your ketones and blood glucose. This is an excellent company to buy from – I know the owners personally and they do a great deal of pro-bono work in our keto community. Support them (and me!) by buying your meter here: 👉bit.ly/3YoKh1X
🧂🍋*LMNT - MY FAVORITE ELECTROLYTE*
I use LMNT, myself! I know the people who own the company and created the formula, and they are the embodiment of integrity, honesty, and NO BS -- very rare in the keto world these days!
👉elementallabs.refr.cc/amyberger
🧋🧂 *KETO CHOW - ELECTROLYTES & KETO MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES*
Keto Chow offers delicious keto-friendly meal replacement shakes that are easy to make and 100% customizable for fat & calories. They also have a suite of helpful electrolyte products.
👉https://www.ketochow.xyz/ref/tuitnutrition
🧠*AUDACIOUS NUTRITION – EXOGENOUS KETONE SALTS*
Need a trustworthy source for exogenous ketones? I recommend Audacious Nutrition.
👉audaciousnutrition.com/?afmc=2s&utm_campaign=2s&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate
