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Instead of starting medication, however, he decided to lose weight and began curtailing his calories, with plenty of motivation to keep going. He simply didn't want to start down that path of taking medication for one thing and then another to counter the side effects of the first. His blood sugar was off the charts, but once he started losing weight, although it was really hard at first, it took very little time before he started to notice a difference. In fact, he said he didn't realize how bad he was feeling until he starting getting better. His last visit to the doctor shows that all his numbers were normal, no diabetes at all.
And then the other day I saw this heart-tugging video, which is about a man, Eric, who had Type 2 diabetes and was expected to die of his illness, until he adopted a rescue dog that simply changed his entire life. I began to realize that there are other options to medication, not easy ones, but still.
I have watched and shared this video several times, and every time I see it I cry a few tears of happiness. Anyone who has ever loved a critter will see themselves in Eric. Enjoy!
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It's all about the diet. We are killing ourselves with our bad eating.
ReplyDeleteThey are even calling Alzheimer's now Diabetes Type 3. Scary really. Grains and sugar are slowly killing so many. Glad your nephew got wise, very soon. I will watch the video later at home.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible story, inspirational and heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing DJan, I'm happy to read that your nephew has taken control of his health.
~Jo
This is a great reminder that diet is everything when it comes to health. I have been fighting Type 2 diabetes for at least eight years. So far, I have not slipped over into the diabetic classification. Congratulations to your nephew. He is to be commended. He is an inspiration to me. Thanks, Peter!
ReplyDeleteHooray for being able to avoid the medication treadmill.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, our 'rescue' cats are rescuers themselves.
Two wonderful stories! Hooray for Peter, and Peetey and Eric!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing their stories, DJan. I could use a does of motivation right now.
Congrats to Pete. It's not easy to reverse diabetes.
ReplyDeleteSuch hopeful stories! I am so happy for your nephew. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletereally glad for your nephew!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post .... and the video, perfect. Thank you for this.
ReplyDeleteYour nephew did the right thing. The millions of people with diabetes could do the same thing. Congratulations to your nephew.
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching video! And such a good story. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteBravo to your nephew and the person in the video. What we eat and how much is key.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Peter! I enjoyed the video too, dogs bring so much joy to so many people:)
ReplyDeleteGreat inspirational post. My daughter has type 1 diabetes and I see her suffering on a daily basis. There is no cure for her but anyone who is gathering too much weight around the waist should take note and do something about it before it is too late.
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiration! I'm living in the South where diabetes is rampant from obesity and diet, and It's so sad to see so much suffering from something unnecessarily. I hope your nephew will use his experience to inspire others.
ReplyDeleteVery good advice!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Peter!! That is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe video definitely brought a tear to my eye. What a wonderful story. Made my morning!! Thanks! :)
First off a huge congrats to your nephew. I am a firm believer that we have an enormous control over our health via lifestyle and diet changes. He has proven it and his future is so much brighter.
ReplyDeleteWow on the video. Of course I teared up but I was also happy for the both of them. Rescuing an animal brings as much to the rescuer as the rescued.
Wonderful post, DJan. And congrats to your nephew. Loved the video. Yes, I agree that pets make a big difference in people's lives!
ReplyDeleteit reminds me a bit of when i worked with kids. many of them were severely medicated. and we would try to work them off of it. for some it was animals. i had a very violent boy that once i introduced him to horses, he loved to comb them - and in caring for something else, he learned to care about himself.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is a cardio machine, is thin and eats healthy. But he has high blood sugar. Now, he eats even healthier and unfortunately had to give up his beloved red licorice.
ReplyDeleteIt's all mind over matter for the most part...at least I think so. If it's determination to lose weight, have a pet, an outside interest or two....things like that.
ReplyDeleteI figure it's best to avoid meds as long as possible. Interesting story!
ReplyDeleteAwesome and you have always maintained your own good activity , fresh food and friends to keep you going.
ReplyDeleteAfter my house fire and cancer my daughter who returned home after doing her MA got a rescue cat. 2 months later she got engaged themn married and after 6 months she moved UK. We now have had Ellie with us for 5 years.She does bring joy to us in her own way.
Health wise we are fitter and eat more wisely. Even Ellie gets supplements like MSM the keep,arthritis under control for her and us. No added sugar is our motto and our main drink is sparkling mineral water. Now if only we walked more. For that we do need a dog.