James had been struggling with his diabetes for several years when his wife convinced him to attend one of DeWayne's diabetes workshops. Initially he thought this man was a little crazy and too passionate about his experience with diabetes. Unfortunately, James' health continued to deteriorate with a higher average blood glucose level (175), higher hemoglobin A1C (8.2%), higher blood pressure (150/95), higher cholesterol (280), and additional weight gain (263). He was also catching colds more frequently.
James had to take several medications, including glucophage (1000 mg twice a day), Lipitor (20 mg once a day), and a water pill (once a day). James was also experiencing a lot of fatigue as he found himself wanting to take a nap in the middle of the day. He also struggled walking his dog because of the lack of energy. Then, after a filament test determined James had the first signs of neuropathy, he had to start walking with a cane.
At this point James' wife was very concerned so she purchased DeWayne's book "Death to Diabetes" and started making some changes to their meals and exercise habits. After a couple weeks, James called DeWayne to set up an appointment to get several questions answered about his diabetes and his nutritional program.
Both James and his wife were pleasantly surprised by the abundance of specific information that DeWayne provided, and the identification of 5 specific corrective actions that he needed to make in the areas of nutrition (breakfast, snacks, dinner) and exercise (aerobic, anaerobic). James immediately went shopping for spinach, broccoli, salmon, virgin olive oil, and several other key foods. James also stopped eating many of the processed "dead" foods identified in DeWayne's book. Within 3 weeks, James noticed a dramatic drop in his average blood glucose level and an increase in his energy level! This, in turn, made it easier for James to exercise and to walk with his wife and their dog.
James was so excited, he called DeWayne and asked, "Is it really this simple? Is this going to continue?"
DeWayne told James: "It's what you're doing, it's your commitment to making the changes - that's why you're getting healthier."
James: "You don't sound surprised about my progress."
DeWayne told James: "It's what you're doing, it's your commitment to making the changes - that's why you're getting healthier."
James: "You don't sound surprised about my progress."
DeWayne: "James, I hear stories like yours almost every day now. And, in every case, it's the motivation and drive of the person that makes my program successful. Keep up the good work, and let me know how your next doctor appointment goes."
After 3 months on the program, James scheduled an appointment with his doctor. When the doctor walked in, he told James, "Your fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C are almost back in the normal range. So, we can reduce your diabetic medication. Your blood pressure and cholesterol are better, but I'm not certain if we should take you off those medications as well. Let's put that off until your next appointment, but keep up the good work!"
After about 2 more months on the program, James revisited his doctor, who said, "Your fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C are back in the normal range! So, we can consider taking you off your diabetic medication. Your blood pressure (118/82) and cholesterol (194) are also in their normal ranges! You've done some good work here! - what exactly have you been doing?"
James said, "I've been eating better and exercising."
"Well," the doctor said, "You no longer have any signs of your diabetes, or neuropathy - so you don't need the cane. Good work, James."
"The doctor cautioned James, "But don't expect the diabetes is really gone, it can come back at any time, so keep up the good work, and I'll see you in 6 months."
James was so happy and excited that his doctor had given him a clean bill of health. He hurried home and told his wife the good news.
After 3 months on the program, James scheduled an appointment with his doctor. When the doctor walked in, he told James, "Your fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C are almost back in the normal range. So, we can reduce your diabetic medication. Your blood pressure and cholesterol are better, but I'm not certain if we should take you off those medications as well. Let's put that off until your next appointment, but keep up the good work!"
After about 2 more months on the program, James revisited his doctor, who said, "Your fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C are back in the normal range! So, we can consider taking you off your diabetic medication. Your blood pressure (118/82) and cholesterol (194) are also in their normal ranges! You've done some good work here! - what exactly have you been doing?"
James said, "I've been eating better and exercising."
"Well," the doctor said, "You no longer have any signs of your diabetes, or neuropathy - so you don't need the cane. Good work, James."
"The doctor cautioned James, "But don't expect the diabetes is really gone, it can come back at any time, so keep up the good work, and I'll see you in 6 months."
James was so happy and excited that his doctor had given him a clean bill of health. He hurried home and told his wife the good news.
His wife said, "Honey isn't there someone else you should call?"
James smiled and said, "Oh, yeah ..." And, so he called DeWayne to give him the good news and to thank him for his book and support.
James: "DeWayne, thank you! I'm going to tell anyone that will listen, about your book and your program. I thank you, and my wife thanks you!"
James smiled and said, "Oh, yeah ..." And, so he called DeWayne to give him the good news and to thank him for his book and support.
James: "DeWayne, thank you! I'm going to tell anyone that will listen, about your book and your program. I thank you, and my wife thanks you!"
Six Months Later ...
So what happened when James returned to see his doctor?
James: "My doctor really expected to see my fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1C to be higher. He was shocked to see that my fasting blood glucose and my hemoglobin A1C were even lower!" (FBG: 93.4 mg/dl, HbA1C: 5.1%). "And, he was also shocked to see that my blood pressure (117/76) and total cholesterol (181) had improved, and I had lost a few more pounds (19)."
James: "One more thing, I can't believe how much money I'm saving -- this is the icing on the cake!"
DeWayne: "James, is there anything that you would like to share with other diabetics?"
James: "Definitely! -- Tell them not to wait. Tell them to get your book. Tell them to get your DVD, and your CD. Oh, yeah, they just gotta get that that boot camp meal planning document! Now that the pressure is off, I really enjoy listening to your CDs or watching your videos -- I always pick up something new.
If I can get the time off work, my wife and I would like to attend your next workshop, and just talk with other diabetics, and let them now what is possible. I can't believe how far I've come, not just my health, but how I look at the world ..."
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