In 2005, I survived a near-death experience with diabetes and a blood glucose level of 675 (more than 570 points above normal) while in the hospital for several days. I credit my recovery to God, my wife (Kathy), my 3 boys, and my belief that there was a better way to live. Thanks to my wife who spent the majority of the time with our 3 boys, I was able to study and research what was going on in my body, and figure out what foods were best for me to fight and reverse my diabetes within 3 months.
I used my experience as a massage therapist and understanding of nutrition to dramatically improve my health, reverse my diabetes, get rid of the gout, lose 100 pounds, get rid of the night sweats, and wean myself off the insulin shots. This was a scary time for my wife and our children, who would watch me inject myself with the insulin. But, this motivated me, because I realized that I needed to defeat my diabetes if I was going to be healthy enough to provide for my family and set a better example for our children.
This may sound strange, but diabetes saved my life! Being in the hospital with a blood sugar over 600 was so scary that it motivated me to find a way to get healthy.
This may sound strange, but diabetes saved my life! Being in the hospital with a blood sugar over 600 was so scary that it motivated me to find a way to get healthy.
Once I reversed my diabetes, various people noticed the weight loss and asked me how I did it. This led me to share my story of recovery with others, who were also suffering with Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and too many prescription medications. With the support of my sister-in-law (who owns a health training facility), I began conducting diabetes lectures and sharing my story with people in the community.
