09/04/2026
⭐ ROCK STAR PATIENT: FROM AN A1C OF 14.5% TO 6.6%
I saw a gentleman this week whose story deserves to be shared.
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in April with a hemoglobin A1c of 14.5%. He was started on metformin by his primary care provider but developed significant diarrhea.
He decided he didn't want to rely on medication and instead made substantial changes to his diet.
His A1c is now 6.6%.
That is an extraordinary improvement in just a few months—and he accomplished it through dietary change.
But there is another important part of this story.
We reviewed blood work he had performed in 2022. His glucose was already 170 mg/dL, his triglycerides were 160 mg/dL, and his HDL cholesterol was only 28 mg/dL.
His elevated blood sugar apparently was not communicated to him. There was no hemoglobin A1c performed, and the issue was not addressed.
That was a missed opportunity.
Imagine what might have happened if someone had recognized the warning signs then and said:
“Your metabolism is showing signs of trouble. Let's figure out why and start changing this now.”
Fortunately, he isn't looking backward. He is moving forward.
Our testing still demonstrates significant insulin resistance, so there is more work to do. We are making additional changes to his nutrition and lifestyle while also working to optimize his nutrient status and overall metabolic health.
He also asked about his weight and persistent hunger and cravings. I discussed the option of GLP-1 support.
His response?
“I can do this on my own.”
I love it.
That doesn't mean medications are bad or that everyone can—or should—manage diabetes without them. Medications can be extremely valuable and sometimes necessary.
But this gentleman understands something we try to teach every day:
You are an active participant in your health.
A diagnosis doesn't mean you are powerless. It doesn't mean your only option is another prescription. And it doesn't necessarily mean that disease progression is inevitable.
He has already taken his A1c from 14.5% → 6.6%.
Now we're going after the underlying insulin resistance and helping him continue the work he already started.
⭐ He is well on his way—and we're going to help him get there.
This is what health transformation looks like: education, ownership, commitment, and support.
