The 5 Signs You're NOT HEALTHY In Life & How To FIX IT! | Mark Hyman & Lewis Howes

Types & Causes

Mark Hyman explains the different types of diabetes, emphasizing the autoimmune nature of type one diabetes, where the pancreas fails to produce insulin. He links this to autoimmune triggers such as dairy and gluten, noting that 29% of those with type one diabetes also have undiagnosed celiac disease 1. Type two diabetes, however, is largely driven by lifestyle factors like excessive sugar intake, leading to insulin resistance, which is a precursor to many chronic diseases 2.

Insulin resistance is the driver of cancer, heart disease, and even dementia, burdening our society with chronic disease.

--- Mark Hyman

Lewis Howes highlights the alarming rise of type two diabetes in children, attributing it to poor dietary habits from a young age 1.

   

Societal Impact

The societal impact of diabetes is profound, with one in two Americans suffering from prediabetes or type two diabetes, largely due to diets high in sugar and starch 3. Mark Hyman points out that the prevalence of chronic diseases has surged over the past 40 years, with obesity rates skyrocketing from 5% to 40% in many states 4.

Six out of ten Americans have a chronic illness, and four out of ten have more than one, mostly preventable and caused by food.

--- Mark Hyman

The influence of the soda industry exacerbates this crisis, as Lewis Howes recalls childhood memories of consuming sugary drinks, a habit reinforced by strategic marketing and celebrity endorsements 5.