I was diagnosed late November, 2006 with diabetes. My fasting blood sugar level at the time was 160. My weight was 218 pounds. I have been pre–diabetic for some time, along with a strong family history of the disease in my family.

I took this news as a personal death wish. Being a pharmacist, I know the long term complications and risks that diabetes carries. I became determined to not let this diagnosis doom me to a life of medication and routine insulin shots.

My wife found Dr. Fuhrman’s book when she was browsing through the health section at our local book store. It was a godsend.

While I have never been a big red meat eater, the thought of evolving my diet from a chicken and fish diet to the ultimate goal of a primarily plant based diet seemed like a huge challenge. However, I was determined to beat diabetes at any cost.

I am proud to say that Dr. Fuhrman saved my life with his eating program. My latest test results speak for themselves... Cholesterol (total) 139, LDL 79, HDL 49, Blood pressure 110/75, Weight 172, A1C 5.3 (avg BS fasting 94.

The only downside to this experience (if you call it that) was my need to buy a new wardrobe. My waist size dropped from 38 inches to 33 inches. My large shirts now hang on me like a trash bag! I have lost the fat face that you see in my 'before' photo.

Thank you so much for giving me the means to change my life and become healthy. I am a new man!