Dr. David Unwin

Mentioned 7 times across 1 podcast this week

This Week's Pulse

Dr. David Unwin recently published a case review on type 2 diabetes remission, spoke at the Public Health Collaboration anniversary conference, and appeared as a featured guest on The Diary Of A CEO.

Host Steven Bartlett opened the interview by highlighting the guest's professional standing, stating, "You were named in twenty eighteen among the top ten most influential doctors in the United Kingdom. Um, you've got an incredible list of accomplishments, and you're held in the highest regard, maybe of all the doctors I've ever had the chance to speak to." The sentiment across the conversation remains intensely positive, focusing on the clinical efficacy of his dietary interventions.

When discussing the practical application of his methods to combat insulin resistance, Dr. David Unwin emphasized simplicity over restriction: "I would tend to say, 'Well, why don't you base your meal on protein? So what have you got in the fridge? Could it be chicken? Could it be eggs? What would it be?' So that's your protein. Have loads of it."

The conversation also pivoted toward the psychological barriers of weight management. Dr. David Unwin warned against the cycle of self-blame, noting, "You're wasting energy if you start thinking about guilt and negative stuff." As he continues to advocate for low-carbohydrate protocols, the medical community will likely keep a close watch on whether his BMJ findings spark broader shifts in standard diabetes care.

Where it's discussed

Fatty Liver Expert: Your Liver Is Filling With Fat Right Now - Dr David Unwin

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlettpositivefrom “The Metabolic Health Crisis and Lifestyle Choices

A doctor specializing in metabolic health who discusses the rise of diabetes and obesity in his practice.

Dr. David Unwin. You were named in twenty eighteen among the top ten most influential doctors in the United Kingdom. Um, you've got an incredible list of accomplishments, and you're held in the highest regard, maybe of all the doctors I've ever had the chance

Dr David Unwinpositivefrom “Understanding Carbohydrates and Hidden Sugars

A medical professional providing clinical advice on diet and insulin resistance.

Yeah. That's great. There's different ways we can do this, and obviously this is how I spend every clinic. That's, I'm in clinic yesterday. This is what I'm doing. I'm trying to help people understand. It's sometimes easier to talk about what maybe what you wo

Dr David Unwinneutralfrom “Applying the GRIN Model and Navigating Addiction

The guest explaining the GRIN model and his personal experiences with addiction.

You know, and particularly around if we're discussing weight problems and so on, you can spend a lot of time saying, "I'm to blame," or, "I wish," or, "I shouldn't have." That, you know, after Christmas, everybody feels like this. But what is much better, rath

Dr David Unwinneutralfrom “Strategies for Overcoming Food Addiction

The speaker discussing his clinical experience with patients suffering from food addiction and diabetes.

it, it kind of explained so much. Why are intelligent people eating foods they know do them harm? I've got another example. One of my patients with type 2 diabetes, we got drug-free remission. Hooray. I've done that now 157 times, so every one of them I'm chee

Dr David Unwinneutralfrom “Dietary Links to Cancer and Preventive Health

Discussing the link between diet and cancer prevention and the importance of addressing lifestyle factors.

Yeah. So what I'd like to s-- This is, that is so interesting, and it brings to mind a really important point. We talk so much around the world about treating cancer. But i- what about prevention? Because for your friend, that's a life sentence, and she's livi

Steven Bartlettpositivefrom “Defining Personal Health Goals and Avoiding Genetic Decline

The guest expert discussing health goal setting and behavioral change techniques.

So you see, you're-- That's exactly what I began this meeting with. You've got a clear idea about your preferred future.

Dr David Unwinneutralfrom “Understanding Type 2 Diabetes and Fatty Liver

The expert guest explaining the causes and management of Type 2 diabetes and fatty liver.

Absolutely. So we know from g- government figures, UK government figures, that for every year that you have poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes, you're losing 100 days of life. That's about a third of a year, isn't it? So whatever age you are, if you, uh, have p