Dr. Laura Buchanan SMHP Grand Rounds

By Dr. Laura BuchananPublished November 3, 2023Reviewed by Dr. Tro Kalayjian, DOReviewed September 4, 2026

I will be delivering a Grand Rounds Presentation on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 12 PM to 2 PM PST. My presentation is titled “Rapid Review: Benefits of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction (TCR) Throughout the Body”.

To illustrate the potential of TCR, Dr. Eric Westman said it perfectly when talking about the benefits, “It’s so unbelievable, it’s unbelievable”. In our daily clinical practice, we consistently witness the remarkable effects of TCR, which extend well beyond its established role in managing type 2 diabetes and obesity. By optimizing metabolic health through TCR, patients reverse diabetes, enhance their mental well-being, and elevate their overall quality of life. It is imperative for practitioners to continue contributing to the growing body of evidence showcasing these remarkable outcomes.

I knew about many of the benefits that TCR provided for my patients, but I was not aware of the breadth of its impact on a wide array of medical conditions. Case reports reveal promising results in the management of conditions such as Huntington’s disease, hidradenitis suppurativa, multiple sclerosis, and many more.

During my presentation, I will delve into the comprehensive benefits of TCR throughout the human body by reviewing studies conducted in humans, starting with the brain and progressing through the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin, cancer, and beyond. It is my hope that this presentation will shed light on the incredible potential of TCR to revolutionize healthcare and improve the lives of individuals facing various medical challenges.

Following the presentation, there will be a live Q&A session. Grand Rounds presentations are available to members of The SMHP. If you are not yet a member, you can learn more and register here.

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Dr. Laura Buchanan

Dr. Laura Buchanan is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician and Metabolic Health Practitioner. She is also a certified Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. The mission that drives her is to help people age successfully. That passion was initially derived from a love of sports but has since evolved and expanded to include a passion for healthy living generally, including the importance of nutrition, exercise, mental wellness, and an optimal use of the medical system. She sees her role as a doctor being two-fold: promoting prevention and practicing medicine. Since entering the field of medicine, Laura has been interested in the intersections of longevity, metabolic health, lifestyle changes, and chronic disease. She spends her free time taking deep dives into the latest research around diet, sleep, and other factors that may impact metabolic health. Laura is a certified Metabolic Health Practitioner (MHP) and a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association. She is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, AOA, and the Gold Humanism Society. Laura sees family medicine as a crucial avenue to help people age successfully because of the deep and lasting connections that can be developed with patients. She thrives when given the chance to make an impact, and especially enjoys being a part of her patients’ journeys to healthier lives.