How this 66-year-old man reversed his type 2 diabetes and lost 18 kg in six months
Title: 66-Year-Old Man Reverses Type 2 Diabetes and Sheds 18 kg in Six Months
Six years ago, Devlin Donaldson, CEO of a nonprofit company, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after suffering a stroke. Unaware of the disease for years, Donaldson struggled with medications that did not have the desired effect.
Feeling hopeless and fearing an early death, Donaldson turned to a health-tracking app that monitored his blood sugar, diet, exercise, sleep, and medications. By manually entering his food intake, the app provided personalized insights on what to eat, when to eat, and how different foods affected his blood sugar levels.
Prioritizing vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, along with nuts, Donaldson noticed significant changes in his health within six months. He lost 18 kg, saw improvements in his cholesterol levels, triglycerides, and inflammation scores, leading to his diabetes going into remission.
Although currently taking a diabetes pill due to recent health issues, Donaldson remains confident that he will be medication-free again in a month or two. He credits the app for giving him hope, commitment, and ultimately, a new lease on life.
This inspiring story showcases the power of lifestyle changes and personalized health tracking in managing and even reversing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes.