The #1 Sign of Silent Heart Disease (It’s Not Cholesterol)

By Dr. Beverly Yates, ND · January 12, 2026 · 35 min episode

About This Episode

A thousand people drop dead every day from sudden cardiac death. Many of them had no warning signs.

In this episode, Dr. Beverly Yates interviews Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn to uncover the hidden connection between Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease. They reveal why standard check-ups might be missing the “silent” plaque building up in your arteries and the one specific test you need to ask for.

In this video, we cover

The Glycation Process: Dr. Kahn explains how excess glucose “sugar coats” your blood vessels, leading to inflammation and damage.

The Calcium CT Scan: Why this non-invasive test is the best way to see if your heart is “rotten” or healthy, and why it’s worth paying out of pocket.

Dietary Myths: Why “Plant-Based” doesn’t mean healthy if you are eating processed foods.

Fasting for Remission: How the Fasting Mimicking Diet is showing promise for diabetes regression.

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About the Author

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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