The #1 Missing Test for Inflammation & Blood Sugar | Dr. David Jockers & Dr. Beverly Yates

By Dr. Beverly Yates, ND · March 19, 2026 · 42 min episode

About This Episode

Can you reverse Type 2 Diabetes by cooling the “fire” of inflammation?

In this episode, Dr. Beverly Yates sits down with functional nutrition expert Dr. David Jockers to reveal the “hidden driver” of metabolic dysfunction: chronic inflammation. If you’ve struggled with stubborn blood sugar numbers, joint pain, or brain fog, you’ll discover why your body might be “locked” in sugar-burning mode and how to flip the switch to metabolic flexibility.

Dr. Jockers breaks down his signature cellular healing protocol, including:

The “30-20” Rule: Why 30g of protein and 20g of healthy fats per meal is the key to stabilizing insulin.

The Secret Decoder Ring for Labs: The specific tests your doctor might be missing (like Fasting Insulin and GlycA).

Autophagy & Fasting: How to trigger “nature’s spring cleaning” to repair damaged cells for free.

The Gut-Inflammation Connection: Why stomach acid and bile flow are critical for detoxification and lowering your A1C.

Whether you are managing Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, or insulin resistance, this conversation provides a practical roadmap to transform your physiology and become a “new cellular being” in as little as six months.

Guest Bio

Dr. David Jockers is a Doctor of Natural Medicine and the visionary behind DrJockers.com, a leading global resource for natural health. He is the bestselling author of The Fasting Transformation and The Keto Metabolic Breakthrough. As a world-renowned expert in ketosis, functional nutrition, and autophagy, Dr. Jockers specializes in addressing the root causes of chronic inflammation to help patients reclaim their metabolic health.

Connect with Dr. David Jockers

Website: https://www.drjockers.com

Podcast: Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition Podcast

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Dr. Beverly Yates, ND

Diabetes expert, MIT-trained engineer, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Creator of The Yates Protocol and author of The Yates Protocol: 5 Simple Steps to Fix Your Blood Sugar and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider about your individual situation.

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