A New Perspective on Managing Type 1 Diabetes: The SMHP™ Stands Behind Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction
The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP™) is proud to share its position on an innovative nutritional intervention for type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM): Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction (TCR). This consensus, reached after an extensive Delphi process involving experts in the field, represents a pivotal moment in advancing how we approach this challenging autoimmune condition. Despite […]
Publication Challenges AAP’s Approach to Low-Carb Diets for Children
Tro Kalayjian, MD, Matt Calkins MD, Laura Buchanan MD, David Dikeman, Mark Cucuzzella MD, and Eric Westman MD have raised significant concerns in response to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) recent consensus statement on low carbohydrate diets, also known as Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction (TCR), for children with or with an increased risk for metabolic […]
Harnessing AI and CGM Technology for Nutritional Health
A Preview of Dr. Jeffrey Alfonsi’s Grand Rounds Presentation The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (The SMHP™) is pleased to announce a Grand Rounds Presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Alfonsi, to be held Saturday April 6, 2024, from noon to 2 pm Pacific Time. The presentation, titled The Development and Evaluation of AI Technology Combined with […]
“Introduction to Insulin Resistance,” A Free Downloadable Resource
The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners is pleased to announce the latest resource available for both healthcare practitioners and patients: a comprehensive PDF titled “Introduction to Insulin Resistance.” Given that a startling 90% of adults in the United States fall under the category of “metabolically unhealthy,” this guide serves as an essential read for anyone […]
SMHP Founding Member, Volunteer, Committee Member, LowCarbUSA® Co-founder Pam Devine Earns Metabolic Health Practitioner (MHP) Accreditation
Metabolic health is increasingly being recognized as a pivotal player in the prevention and management of numerous medical conditions. The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (The SMHP™) plays a vital role in this recognition, having crafted a rigorous accreditation process that certifies clinicians’ and non-clinicians’ understanding and competence in dietary and lifestyle interventions addressing metabolic […]
Resources for Practitioners & Patients Highlight the Benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)
As healthcare professionals focused on metabolic health, it is a continuing goal of the Society for Metabolic Practitioners to provide the best resources and solutions to both clinicians and patients. Two new documents related to the benefits of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) merit your attention. These resources are created as part of an ongoing effort […]
Helping Employees Tackle Obesity & Take Control of Metabolic Health
Dr. Tro Kalayjian’s Innovative Employee Wellness Program Improving Lives and Productivity for Global Manufacturing Company based in Louisiana Imagine if your employer gave you the tools and the time you needed to get into shape… “That’s exactly what one local company is doing, and it’s working… helping employees get off medications and transform their lives…” […]
A Tribute to Mariana de Abreu Bastian: Low Carb Brasil Organizer Tragically Killed in Crash Along with Son
We are stunned and deeply saddened to let you know of another tragic death of one of our dear SMHP members. 41-year-old Mariana de Abreu Bastian and her 5-year-old son were hit by an alleged drunk driver in the early morning hours this past Sunday. The accident happened on her way home in the south […]
Using Lifestyle to Reverse Obesity & Metabolic Disease, Eliminate Back Pain
Elie Jarrouge, MD, talks about his own inspiring health journey & his plans to attend upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health Dr. Elie Jarrouge is a board certified internal medicine doctor who followed the conventional medical advice of what a healthy lifestyle is supposed to be, yet ended up overweight, with high blood pressure and pre-diabetes. […]
He Lost 100 Pounds After Implementing Ketogenic Lifestyle
Vic Basmadjian is Now a Nutrition Network Certified Nutrition Advisor & Helping Others; Looking Forward to Attending The SMHP’s Symposium for Metabolic Health When Vic Basmadjian was 55, he was obese and his health was headed in the wrong direction. “I had hypertension and I was pushing 300 pounds,” he said. “Sleep apnea had kicked […]
