• rube999 posted an update in the group Group logo of Diabesity / DiabetesDiabesity / Diabetes 10 months, 2 weeks ago

    After reading Dr. Hyman’s book, I finally feel like I can take control of my diabetes 2. I was at a place where I was not losing weight, my eating plan was nonexistent, and I had to increase my medication. I don’t have a supportive spouse or family. So, with that being said, I finally realized that Dr. Hyman’s approach was important for my…[Read more]

    • Congratulations you are on the right track!. Are you on the advanced plan?

    • This is great to hear. I was exactly at that place you describe, when I started the plan 3/25. Since then, I went completely off of insulin within 3 weeks, and over the course of 3+months, I have I lost 23 lbs. I am kind of on a plateau now–needing to increase my exercise. I do some dancing, but need to walk every day as well, as a starting…[Read more]

      • Wow-completely off insulin in three weeks. I sure would love that. I am on day 6 of week one and have started loosing weight. I would love to be able to decrease my novolin as I loose weight and get healthier.

        • I bet you’ll achieve that goal. Do work with a doctor or an endocrinologist, of course, in tapering off any medicine. That’s great that you’re almost at the end of your first week.

    • Hi Rube, Good luck on your journey here. This site can provide the support you need to continue.
      Stay well, Margaret

    • Hi Rube – Not only can you take control of your diabetes – YOU CAN GET RID OF IT ONCE AND FOR ALL! Keep us posted on your progress! – Cathy Week 17 Day 3

    • that is great I am going to do this I will order the book this week and get started

  • rube999 posted a new activity comment 11 months, 3 weeks ago

    In reply to: hearttash posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes This weekend I blogged about how free I feel. Almost six weeks down of the advanced plan. Who knows how much longer I’ll just keep on going! I feel so […] View

    Wow! You certainly are a motivation for me. I just started the advanced food plan this week.

  • rube999 posted an update in the group Group logo of Diet & NutritionDiet & Nutrition 11 months, 3 weeks ago

    I’m getting ready for week two of Dr. Hyman’s book. I hope I’m successful at being creative with whole foods!

  • rube999 posted an update in the group Group logo of Diabesity / DiabetesDiabesity / Diabetes 11 months, 3 weeks ago

    Just read Dr. Hyman’s book and was so glad I did. I have type 2 diabetes and would like to loose lbs!!!!!!!!!

    • Dr. Hyman’s book offers everyone the best way to get healthy. The eating plan may be restrictive, but once you get started, you will feel fantastic.