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Success Stories

Icolin S.

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
She’s In A Good Place Now But Has Spent Decades Battling A Weight Problem.

“She says she has been chasing after the ideal of her younger self, back in Jamaica. Sewell says she did a 180 and was able to take control of her weight when she met Dr. Dana Wade, of Bridgeport – a medical doctor with an MBA who is on a mission to help communities of color overcome weight issues.”

 

Virginia M.

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
Lost 25 Pounds Halfway Through The Diabetes Prevention Program

“I completely got rid of my back pain!”


Geoffrey R.

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
Lost 10 Pounds Half-Way Through The Diabetes Prevention Program!

“I started with an A1c of 5.7, which is prediabetes, and after 12 weeks my A1c is 5.6, which is normal! So excited!”

 

Kathy L.

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
Lost 17 Pounds Half-Way Through The Diabetes Prevention Program!

“It doesn’t matter how old you are, it’s never too late to prevent type 2 diabetes and heart disease!”

 

Pia A.

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
Lost 9 Pounds Half-Way Through The Diabetes Prevention Program!

“I think without this program, I might have fallen off the wagon.”

 

CJ Adetona R.

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
Lost 9 Pounds Half-Way Through The Diabetes Prevention Program!
“I encourage anyone that, if there is a possibility to go into this training and to this Monitor My Health program, and it will be a lifestyle changing experience for you as well.”  

Michelle B.

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
Lost 8 Pounds Half-Way Through The Diabetes Prevention Program!

“I think everyone should participate in this program. It is very rewarding. It teaches you how to eat, and it is not a diet, it is just a way of life.”

 

Kathy M.

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
Lost 15 Pounds Half-Way Through The Diabetes Prevention Program!

“It has helped me a lot in learning how to change my lifestyle, and my eating habits, and activity habits.”

 

Barbara S.

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
A1c Dropped From 6.4 To 5.6 In 4 Months!

“I have learned how to shop and cook healthy meals, and I also increased my level of activity and pace.”

 

Ann G.

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
Lost 11 Pounds Half-Way Through The Diabetes Prevention Program!

“My Doctor says I am healthier now than I have been in 10 years. I have lowered my A1c, I am no longer prediabetic, and I am delighted with the progress I have made.”

 

Barbara M.

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
Lost 20 Pounds Half-Way Through The Diabetes Prevention Program!

“You really are given all the tools: nutritional support, exercise support.. That is what was lacking with all of the other things I have tried.”

Mike's Prediabetes Journey

Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
He Does Not Have Prediabetes Anymore!

“The program showed me that diabetes was in reach for me to prevent.”

*This video was developed by “DoIHavePrediabetes.org”