“In 2011, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. My A1c was 12.9, and I weighed over 330 lbs. My doctor explained that this was a chronic disease. I would need to be on medication for the rest of my life.”

“I began taking medication, and met with a dietitian. The dietitian explained that I would have to manage my diabetes by eating better, but I never got an understanding of what that entailed. I switched to whole wheat bread and diet soda. I didn’t really like the food I was eating (salads….ew), but I kept at it anyway.”

“After a year, I got my A1c down to an 8 and lost about 30 pounds. Then my A1c and weight began climbing again. I didn’t really enjoy the foods, and it was just too easy to buy fast and pre-packaged food. I didn’t realize that I had developed a pretty serious addiction to these foods.”

“Over the next 10 years. I began the all-too-familiar diabetic/obesity struggles. My doctor would change my medications and tell me to eat less calories, or more whole grains. I would meet with another dietitian. I would try a different diet and have some moderate success with different medications and weight loss. I would tire of the food, calorie restrictions, or exercise program. I would give in to the cravings and slowly have my weight and A1c go back up.”

“By December of 2020 I was taking four different medications for diabetes, as well as medications for rheumatoid arthritis, acid reflux, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. My insurance company sent a letter saying they would no longer cover my current diabetes medication. While in the process of fighting with the insurance company, explaining why I needed this life-saving drug, I discovered a program available to me to help me get off diabetes medications for good. I began learning about insulin resistance and its effects on the body.”

“I had tried other ‘diets’ in the past (South Beach, Mediterranean, Low-fat), but had difficulty in maintaining the diet over more than two or three months. I was very skeptical, but didn’t have many alternatives since I could no longer afford my medications. I joined the online health program and started dietary changes. Under my doctors’ supervision, I was taken off some of my diabetes medications and began a low carb/healthy fat diet.”

“Within a couple of days, I began to feel better. I had more energy, and I just felt good! I loved the food I was eating and felt happier than I had in a long time. After 12 months, my doctors had removed all diabetes medications, as well as all medications for acid reflux, blood pressure and cholesterol. I had lost a total 90 pounds and my A1c was 5.4. I went from four diabetes medications, to no medication. After three years, of making dietary changes, I was even able to stop taking my medications for rheumatoid arthritis.”

“I realized I needed to share what I had learned with friends and family. I wanted to learn about how to help others get off of all their medications and start living healthier, happier lives. I became certified as a coach through Insulin IQ and began studying about processed food addiction. I would love to share my experiences with you and help you achieve your own personal success.”