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The Patient Side

The Patient Side

Personal stories and practical lifestyle reflections from a physician who once had diabetes.
18
Apr
Why I Refused Diabetes Medication: A Physician’s Journey from 14.2% to 5.3% HbA1c

Why I Refused Diabetes Medication: A Physician’s Journey from 14.2% to 5.3% HbA1c

In just 75 days, I lowered my HbA1c from 14.2% to 5.3% without any medication. My evidence-based protocol included: Reducing RBS from 420 mg/dL to 124 mg/dL in only 72 hours. Implementing structured water fasting and intermittent fasting .
3 min read
18
Apr
​Why Does My Blood Sugar Spike After Exercise? (The 14.2 to 5.3 A1c Lesson)

​Why Does My Blood Sugar Spike After Exercise? (The 14.2 to 5.3 A1c Lesson)

When I started my journey, my HbA1c was a staggering 14.2%. My Random Blood Sugar (RBS) was consistently over
3 min read
17
Apr
How I Lowered My HbA1c from 14.2% to 5.3% in 2.5 Months Without Medication: A Physician’s Journey

How I Lowered My HbA1c from 14.2% to 5.3% in 2.5 Months Without Medication: A Physician’s Journey

​A blood sugar of 420 mg/dL (23.3 mmol/L) and an HbA1c of 14.2%. As a physician, I knew the 15-year clock had started. Here is the raw story of the night I stopped being the doctor and started my 75-day journey to a 5.3% reversal.
2 min read