A doctor who has lived with type 1 diabetes for years explains the benefits of a vegan diet for the disease.   Dr. Brian Carlsen shares his journey of adopting a plant-based diet in order to improve his health. It was a decision that would ultimately help him thrive as a father and as a reconstructive hand and microsurgeon.   He joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Dr. Carlsen will be speaking at the 2022 International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine in Washington, D.C. The event will be held Aug. 18-20.   Chuck also reports on a study showing a link between carotenoids in colorful foods and reduced risk of autoimmune diseases for women later in life.   — — — ICNM Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — Carotenoid Autoimmune Disorder Study https://bit.ly/3zi4dqR — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!