A Testimonial from Someone Who Used to be Diabetic

In some ways this post needs no introduction.  In other ways, perhaps, an introduction will further drive home the message that diabetes is reversible.  So here goes.

Just over a year ago, someone near and dear to me was lying in a hospital bed.  An infection in his leg was not responding to the usual intravenous (IV) antibiotics; and he was frightened and in terrible pain.  I heard about my friend’s situation and began immediately to sort through the medical reasons that he might not be responding to the treatment.  What is the primary reason for such a scenario?  Diabetes.  Though he had never told me so, I surmised that my friend was probably diabetic.  I called him, and we talked.  It was true; he had been diagnosed with diabetes several years before.  The very next day his blood sugars began to improve.  As you can see for yourself below, he has never looked back.

With his permission, here is the update that my dear friend sent to me this past week:


“I’m thinking of you and smiling as I eat my breakfast. Starting my
day today with King Oscar brand “Finest Brisling” SARDINES packed
in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. …Delicious! They are just sooo good
swirled around in that rich, delicious olive oil. I love my food. Now, I
know some people might turn their nose up at sardines for breakfast
…. but I also know that there is a doctor in Ohio who thinks Sardines are a great breakfast. So I think of you and smile.
 
You were there for me in my darkest moment, so I feel a little
medical update is in order when I have nice news to share. My
endocrinologist has sent me away! Dismissed! Doesn’t want to see me
anymore. For three followup visits in a row (the last two being 6 months
apart) my numbers have been spot-on, boringly normal with little or
no medication. Weight. Blood pressure. Blood sugar. Etc. Even the
cholesterol is normal. I’m taking a vitamin, a baby aspirin, and 10
mg/day of Lipitor. That’s it. And the endocrinologist is recommending
that my regular doc followup in four months and remove the 10 mg of
Lipitor and we’ll see what happens. That would mean zero prescriptions.
Not too shabby.
 
I’m flabby [personal part] so
I won’t be posing for playgirl magazine, but I’ve got no gut hanging
over the belt whatsoever. Went from waist size 54″ to 32″. And the 32’s
are loose and comfortable. It’s amazing.
 
Peace,”
Signed by my dear friend

The thing speaks for itself.
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