ShareOne ReviewsWhat do real people say about plant-based nutrition?
12 people recorded interviews about plant-based nutrition across 1 organisations. 10 of them mentioned more energy through the day in their own words. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
First-hand accounts from people who talked about plant-based nutrition in their recorded interview.
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What people said changed
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
- More energy10 of 12 mentioned it
“Well, I was younger back then, so I did have more energy than I have now, but, uh, all things considered, I did not have what I probably could have had back then because I didn't eat right.”Mike Hodapp
- Less medication8 of 12 mentioned it
“Since being on the program, I have stopped my statin and my blood pressure medication. [laughs] Okay.”Karen Dickey
- Family & relationships3 of 12 mentioned it
“I'm able to get around and keep the kids happy, keep everybody moving.”Mike Hodapp
- Confidence3 of 12 mentioned it
“And I was confident that if I did that, that I would be able to reverse things at the time.”Karen Dickey
- Felt supported3 of 12 mentioned it
“That's another thing I, you know, I've heard and read since that we should be focusing more on fiber [laughs] than we are fat, because 90% of the US population does not get enough daily fiber in their diet.”Karen Dickey
- Mobility3 of 12 mentioned it
“'cause I'm more-- I, I like working outside and stuff, and I don't mind going for a walk or doing stairs or something like that.”Rose LoGrasso
- Weight change3 of 12 mentioned it
“I was feeling hesitant to do this interview because I read through some of the other, um, testimonials from people, and they'd lost like, you know, 100 pounds in a year, and they'd gone from twelve point eight to five…”Susan Waters
- Symptom relief1 of 12 mentioned it
“And once my son got diagnosed a couple of years ago in, um, he's in his late thirties, with type 2 diabetes, that was a real push for me to start learning more, because when it comes to my kids, [laughs] I will do any…”Karen Dickey
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 12 interviews.
WatchMike Lowered A1c from 11.5 to 6.1 and Lost 60 PoundsMike Hodapp achieved a significant health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering his A1c from a high of 11.5 to 6.1. By adopting a low-fat, plant-based diet, Mike lost 60 pounds, eliminated his need for Glimepiride and Losartan, and avoided transiti…Mike Hodapp · Mastering Diabetes
WatchKaren Reduced A1c to 5.8 and Discontinued Statin and Blood Pressure MedicationsKaren Dickey achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 6.0 to 5.8 and reducing total cholesterol from 244 to 175. By eliminating oils and adopting a low-fat, plant-based diet, she successfully discontinued her sta…Karen Dickey · Mastering Diabetes- Mastering DiabetesWatchRose Lowered Her A1c From 6.6 to 6.1 and Halved CholesterolRose LoGrasso achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 6.6 to 6.1 within six months. A retired nurse, Rose also reported that her cholesterol levels were halved and she experienced rapid weight loss. She credits…Rose LoGrasso · Mastering Diabetes
WatchFormer Gym Teacher Reverses Pre-Diabetes and Drops A1c from 6.0 to 5.6Rory Wade used Mastering Diabetes to reverse pre-diabetic symptoms and fatty liver. By adopting a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet, he lowered his A1c from 6.0 to 5.6 in three months, reduced his weight from 181 to 168 pounds, and stabilized his fasting…Rory Wade · Mastering Diabetes
WatchDave Fabry Reduced A1c from 7.1 to 5.9 and Lost 20 PoundsDave Fabry achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, reducing his A1c from 7.1 to 5.9 in six months. By adopting a plant-based diet to address insulin resistance, he lost 20 pounds—dropping from 195 to 175—increased his energy levels,…david j fabry · Mastering Diabetes
WatchReduced Insulin Usage and Lowered A1c from 8.4 to 7.1Susan Waters achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 8.4 to 7.1. By adopting their plant-based approach, she reduced her insulin intake from 30-40 units of Lantus to just 6-8 units. Susan reports increased energ…Susan Waters · Mastering Diabetes
WatchCindy Walton Reduced Fast-Acting Insulin by 70% and Dropped A1c to 6.4Cindy Walton achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 8.1 to 6.4. By following their plant-based approach, she reduced her fast-acting insulin from 35 units to just 8–12 units daily, lost 38 pounds, and saw her c…Cindy Walton · Mastering Diabetes
WatchCindy Reduced Her HbA1c from 7.8 to 5.1 and Lost 78 PoundsCindy Pilbro achieved a remarkable health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her HbA1c from 7.8 to 5.1 and losing 78 pounds. By transitioning to a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle with coaching support, she successfully eliminated all three of her…Cynthia Pilbro · Mastering Diabetes
WatchVivian Lowered Her A1c from 7.1 to 5.4 and Eliminated MetforminVivian Montet achieved a significant health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 7.1 to 5.4. By adopting a plant-based lifestyle, she successfully eliminated her dependency on Metformin and lost 12 pounds. Vivian reported improved men…Vivian Montet · Mastering Diabetes
WatchBen Welch Reversed Type 2 Diabetes and Lowered A1c from 7.1 to 5.7Ben Welch used Mastering Diabetes to reverse his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. By following their plant-based nutrition program and coaching, Ben lowered his A1c from 7.1 to 5.7 in less than two and a half months. He also lost 24 pounds, dropping from 269 to 245…Ben Welch · Mastering Diabetes
WatchDonna Vargas Reversed Insulin Resistance and Lowered A1c from 11 to 6.1Donna Vargas achieved a life-changing transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 11 to 6.1 without medication. By adopting a low-fat, plant-based diet and utilizing professional coaching, she reduced her fasting glucose from 325 to an avera…Donna Vargas · Mastering Diabetes
WatchA1c Dropped from 11.4 to 5.9 and Lost 18 Pounds in One MonthChaka Samuel achieved a remarkable health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering his A1c from 11.4 to 5.9. By adopting a whole-food plant-based lifestyle and working with a coach, he lost 18 pounds in just one month, eliminated chronic dandruff, and…Chaka Samuel · Mastering Diabetes
What people were sceptical about first
- “Mike Hodapp advises potential members not to focus solely on the cost, but rather to consider how much it is worth to get diabetes under control. He emphasizes that the value lies in learning how to eat and live correctly to manage the condition long-term.”Mike Hodapp
- “Karen was initially hesitant about the affordability of the program, but decided she had 'nothing to lose and everything to gain.' She ultimately concluded it was 'worth every penny' because you cannot put a price on health.”Karen Dickey
- “Rose LoGrasso initially had concerns about the cost due to being frugal. However, she found the investment worth it because of her success, and noted that the company was accommodating by providing a couple of months without charge when she was seeing great r…”Rose LoGrasso
Frequently asked
- Is the cost of Mastering Diabetes worth it?
- Mike Hodapp advises potential members not to focus solely on the cost, but rather to consider how much it is worth to get diabetes under control. He emphasizes that the value lies in learning how to eat and live correctly to manage the condition long-term. — Mike Hodapp
- Can I eat carbohydrates on the Mastering Diabetes program?
- Yes, Mike was surprised to learn he could eat high-carb foods as long as he kept his fat intake low. He found that contrary to traditional advice to eat more fats, reducing fats was the key to stabilizing his blood sugar. — Mike Hodapp
- How does coaching help in the Mastering Diabetes program?
- Mike found that his coach helped him identify hidden fats in foods he thought were healthy, such as almond flour crackers. The coach provided research and suggestions without judgment, which helped him analyze why his numbers weren't dropping as expected. — Mike Hodapp
- Is the Mastering Diabetes program worth the cost?
- Karen was initially hesitant about the affordability of the program, but decided she had 'nothing to lose and everything to gain.' She ultimately concluded it was 'worth every penny' because you cannot put a price on health. — Karen Dickey
- Can you lower A1c if a high-protein plant-based diet failed?
- Yes, Karen found that despite eating plant-based with 30g of protein per meal as advised by a dietitian, her numbers didn't budge. Mastering Diabetes helped her realize that reducing fat intake, rather than focusing on protein, was the key to correcting her insulin resistance. — Karen Dickey
- How does the program impact blood pressure and cholesterol?
- After joining the program, Karen's LDL dropped from 151 to 74 and her triglycerides fell to 81. These improvements allowed her primary care provider to approve discontinuing both her statin and her blood pressure medication. — Karen Dickey