American Diabetes Society

Welcome to the American Diabetes Society. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing & reversing type 2 diabetes through root-cause, evidence-based metabolic health education & advocacy. We focus on insulin resistance, not just glucose numbers.

More than 80% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it, according to the CDC. Prediabetes often develops without obvious symptoms, which makes early awareness and screening important. Education supports prevention. AmericanDiabetesSociety.org

What is HOMA-IR? HOMA-IR estimates insulin resistance using two fasting labs: • Fasting glucose • Fasting insulin Formula: (glucose × insulin) ÷ 405 Higher values often indicate greater insulin resistance — a metabolic change that can appear years before type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our mission is to advance research-informed education and empower informed decision-making for people affected by diabetes. Because better information leads to better outcomes. Learn more at AmericanDiabetesSociety.org

Type 2 diabetes often develops slowly. Research shows insulin resistance can appear 10–15 years before diagnosis. Understanding this early metabolic shift highlights the importance of awareness, prevention, and informed lifestyle decisions. Source: thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Myth: Medication is the only solution for type 2 diabetes. Fact: Lifestyle modification is foundational. Nutrition, activity, sleep, & metabolic health influence insulin resistance & blood glucose regulation. Medication can help, but addressing root metabolic drivers matters.

Meet our board member, @BenBikmanPhD Metabolic research scientist specializing in insulin resistance and the molecular mechanisms behind obesity and type 2 diabetes. His work helps ground ADS in research-informed metabolic science. Learn more: AmericanDiabetesSociety.org

Macronutrients affect blood glucose differently. Carbohydrates → rapid glucose rise Protein → gradual response Fat → minimal direct glucose impact Understanding these physiological differences is foundational in addressing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Research review: Lower-carbohydrate diets are associated with improved insulin sensitivity and metabolic markers in people with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Clinical guidelines now increasingly recognize low-carb eating as a valid option. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34468401/

Myth: Type 2 diabetes is always progressive. Fact: Progression varies. Many individuals improve A1C and metabolic markers with structured dietary and lifestyle changes. Addressing insulin resistance can influence disease trajectory. Evidence-based care matters.

Meet our founder, @KenDBerryMD. Board-certified family physician with 20+ years of clinical experience focused on obesity, insulin resistance, & type 2 diabetes. At ADS, his work centers on evidence-based nutrition, metabolic health reform, and advancing research-informed care.

Reducing carbohydrate intake is associated with improved A1C and long-term remission in type 2 diabetes. Dietary modification remains foundational to metabolic care. Study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33441384/

What makes the ADS different? We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on root-cause metabolic health. We address insulin resistance, not just blood sugar, using evidence-based nutrition, peer-reviewed research, & education rooted in physiology. Learn more: AmericanDiabetesSociety.org

We serve individuals, families, and healthcare professionals nationwide. Learn more: americandiabetessociety.org

Unlike conventional approaches that focus primarily on glucose control, ADS addresses the underlying metabolic drivers of disease.

Welcome to the American Diabetes Society. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing & reversing type 2 diabetes through root-cause, evidence-based metabolic health education & advocacy. We focus on insulin resistance, not just glucose numbers.

This Valentine’s Day: Real love isn’t sugar. It’s stability. It’s steady blood sugar. Lower inflammation. Real food. Your body has been fighting for you. Maybe it’s time to fight for it. 💛 #DiabetesReversal #MetabolicHealth #RealFood

Cutting hidden sugar? Start here: Protein first. Add natural fats. Low-starch veggies. Water, coffee, tea. Simple meals → steadier blood sugar → fewer cravings. You don’t need extreme. You need consistent.

You can quit soda and candy and still be feeding a sugar addiction. That’s because sugar doesn’t only come as sweets. It also hides in many non-sweet things like salad dressings, "healthy" snacks, and starchy foods, which can all break down into sugar, keeping insulin high.

Most people with type 2 diabetes don’t need extreme diets. ~70% can normalize blood sugar by lowering total carbs (not net). Some need keto. A few need very low carb. There’s a spectrum and it works. Don't let all or nothing thinking keep you from taking action.

Cholesterol isn’t a toxin. It’s essential. Your brain, nerves, and every cell membrane depend on it. Most of it is made by your liver...on purpose. Context matters more than a single lab number. Fix metabolic health first.