I have been labelled as a type 2 diabetic or pre diabetic for nearly 25 years. After a stressful period in my life and losing my way somewhat with my diet and lifestyle, my average blood sugars (HbA1C) had increased 8.6 and so to my cholesterol levels had also gone up, with an increase in weight.
The initial reaction from the nurse was to start medication, I asked if she would give me 3 months to try and sort myself out, which she agreed stressing that if there was little or no change then it was for my benefit that I should start ‘medication’.
Following a consultation with Steve, where he reviewed my previous lab test and ran 2 additional lab tests, reviewed my nutrition and current lifestyle and began to formulate a plan. Steve offered weekly support and coaching.
After 3 months it was time for my diabetic review and the follow up blood tests. I knew things were going well because I had been tracking my blood sugar levels gradually dropping over the past 3 months, along with my body weight which was now 7kg lighter. To my amazement and the diabetic nurses’ amazement my average blood sugar score over the 3 months had gone below 7. After another 3months my total bodyweight had reduced by 11kg from the start and my HbA1c, cholesterol and triglyceride levels had normalised for the first time in years.
I feel so much better and my self-confidence is now returning.
