ShareOne ReviewsWhat do real people say about type 2 diabetes?
12 people recorded interviews about type 2 diabetes across 2 organisations. 7 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 type 2 diabetes in their recorded interview.
What people said changed
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
- More energy7 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 medication7 of 12 mentioned it
“Um, what drew me to Mastering Diabetes was, um, on, on, on the common sense that you can improve or reverse diabetes with- without medication and just using a plant-based, uh, diet.”david j fabry
- 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
- Felt supported3 of 12 mentioned it
“And, um, not knowing anything about diabetes, um, I was just feeling like someone finally was listening to me and helping me get the help that I needed.”Cindy Walton
- Mobility3 of 12 mentioned it
“Um, but I can walk up the stairs more easily now than I could.”Cynthia Pilbro
- Family & relationships2 of 12 mentioned it
“I'm able to get around and keep the kids happy, keep everybody moving.”Mike Hodapp
- Better systems2 of 12 mentioned it
“So one of the systems is, um, that you have g-a green light dinner, uh, and so I have really-- that has really helped me.”Molly Bainter
- Confidence1 of 12 mentioned it
“I feel more in control of my health and also many other aspects of my life because Mastering Diabetes, of course, focuses on food.”Susan Waters
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
WatchPam Switzer Reverses Type 2 Diabetes and Reclaims Energy with Dr. Beverly YatesPam Switzer achieved a total health transformation working with Dr. Beverly Yates. After years of struggling with type 2 diabetes and low energy, Switzer reported that she is 'no longer diabetic' according to her blood work. She successfully cut her cholester…Pamela Switzer · Dr Beverly Yates
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
WatchMolly Bainter Lowered Her A1c From 6.9 to 5.8 and Lost 50 PoundsMolly Bainter achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 6.9 to 5.8 and losing 50 pounds. By following the program's whole food plant-based approach and utilizing personalized coaching, she regained control over he…Molly Bainter · 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
WatchScientist Reverses Type 2 Diabetes Twice Using Plant-Based Nutrition and CoachingGuillermo Tellez reversed Type 2 diabetes twice with Mastering Diabetes. After his A1c spiked to 10.2, he utilized a low-fat, plant-based whole-food diet combined with intermittent fasting. Within three months of joining the coaching program, his A1c dropped…Guillermo Tellez · 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
- “Um, my, um, insulin usage, um, before I started Mastering Diabetes was about thirty-five units a day, uh, for my fast-acting, and now it's eight to twelve units a day.”Cindy Walton
- “Molly believes the investment is well worth it, noting that the cost is offset by no longer buying unhealthy food and avoiding future medical expenses. She emphasizes that there is no price tag you can put on regaining control of your health.”Molly Bainter
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 Yates Protocol worth the financial investment for someone on a fixed income?
- Pam Switzer, who lives alone and is retired, initially had to decide if she could afford the program. She decided to 'invest in herself' and 'make herself afford it' because she felt her health wasn't right and believed Dr. Yates' common-sense approach was the answer she was looking for. — Pamela Switzer
- Can Dr. Beverly Yates help with sugar and carb cravings?
- Yes. Pam Switzer discovered that her cravings for carbs weren't just due to depression, but because her body was 'out of whack.' By learning the science of how her body reacts to food through Dr. Yates, she was able to stabilize her system and regain her joy. — Pamela Switzer
- Can an older adult see results with natural diabetes management?
- Pam Switzer noted that even 'being older,' she entered a whole new phase of life where she feels good. She transitioned from having no energy to get out of her own way to walking two to three miles a day and returning to strength training. — Pamela Switzer