I lost 50 pounds due to my type two diabetes
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Today I would like to talk about my type two diabetes and how I deal with it to try to  reverse it - บันเทิง
Last year I lost 60 lbs in 8 months by stopping to eat sugar, carbs, alcohol and not eating after 7 and not before noon. Also I walk about 10,000 steps 4 days a week. I still eat well -- Steak, chicken, green veggies, butter, cheese are all good. So I back up what you say. It worked for me and IT IS a lifestyle change. People are amazed at the change. Good luck on your transformation. Its so worth it.
3rd day down 9 lbs. intermittent fasting/keto and learning how to avoid sugar in things that shouldn't have sugar in it.
Congrats to all of you who are making a difference in your lives! And the lives of your loved ones as well!!!❤❤❤👍👍👍🙂🙂
Definitely Dr Robert Lies I learned in Med School. He’s in LA
Thanks for the video, Mike. I'm a 42 year old man that's at least 50 lbs overweight. I was diagnosed with fatty liver, sleep apnea, and pre-diabetes a few years ago. I suspect that I might have become fully diabetic but I've been afraid about getting tested, but after seeing this video I'm a lot more motivated to do so. Thanks again and I wish you the best in your health journey!
This is probably the most important video you have done. GIV being real and maybe even saving lives!
Hi Mike, I'm pre diabetic myself... I was 500 lbs. a year ago and have since lost 100... Trying to get my life back on track... Exercise is a problem for me as I have back, neck, and spine disease and movement causes me sever pain...I've stopped drinking pop and sweet drinks... Now I drink water or Crystal Light... It's hard losing weight but really easy to gain... I was laid off in 2003 and that is when my problems started... I'm like you in the sense that I'd would have rather had a good meal and conversation than a cigarette and/or an alcoholic drink... Good luck my friend... Stay safe... Have a great day...
I Don’t advise fake sugars and artificial drinks. Stop this for 2 months and you will taste natural sweetness. I stopped these and never ever needed to put sugar on coffee again
Sugar is toxic
Wishing you the best, Mike!
@@gailreese4102 Thank you, Gail... Stay safe... Have a great day...
Stay Strong mike!!
@@dannysunay4386 Thank you, Mike...
I'm 60 and I found out I had type 2 diabetes two years ago. I did everything right and went from an A1C of 12 to 5.7 in 6 months. I've also lost 60 pounds in the last two years. One thing I discovered is that when I ride my exercise bike, moderately, for an hour my blood sugar drops 45 points. When I did it for two hours once it dropped 90 points. I discovered I could reset my blood sugar for the day. But now it seems like I've reversed out of diabetes. Good luck Mike!
Awesome
@@germaninvenice ~ I don't know if you've got an exercise bike but if I were you, I'd get a recumbent exercise bike, put it in your living room and just ride it an hour a day as you wake up and watch the news or a movie. I lost 500 calories for one hour of riding and 45 'sugar points' when I tested my blood. But 500 calories a day is 1/7th of a pound. If you do that for a week that's a pound. If you do it for a year that's 52 pounds. I found that the bike was key to my recovery. Got my sugar down for the day and helped me lose weight. Good luck 'again' Mike!
@@germaninvenice ~ Mike, the VA gave me Metformin 1000mg 24-hour tablets. I found those to be waaay better than the simple Metformin tablets I had to take twice or three times a day. It seems that when I took the 24-hour tabs my blood sugar was waaay more in check. I suddenly got way better blood sugar readings. It seems to be a much better med, I got much better results. Just a heads up...
Roy Taylor says you can often cure type 2 by losing 33 lbs and getting below your personal weight threshold. Stay below it. Way to go your awesome.
I'm type 2, but the doctors refuse to officially diagnose me as I have the lowest insurance and insulin is very expensive. I use supplements with Glucovantage (Di-hyodroberberine) and cinnamon/wild bitter melon extract which has helped manage blood sugar
THANKS FOR BEING A TYPE 1 HUMAN MIKE
That's nice! I agree
Oh wow, I'm going to cut down on cake and sodas and junk foods , I've got to buckle down and get rid of my belly fat too, thanks Mike for the wake up call 📞
He’s type 2. But #1. Star
Cute, clever, and...true!!
@@tharborne Ouh, he said "Type 1 Human" not Diabetic 😀 A that is Mike for sure T1H 😀
Thoughts and prayers for you Mike, thanks for the update 🙏❤️
Thanks for your honesty. I was diagnosed with the same. I lost 60 lbs, I started off doing real good, lately I have been slacking, and eating sugar again. You helped me to want to stop my sugar consumption again.
YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH!!The best too you GIV.🗽👍
Hey Mike, I've been struggling with health issues for quite some time. To be honest, I haven't been taking it very seriously. This video has inspired me to take better care of myself. I just would like to say thank you for bringing this subject up. If you made this video to reach out to someone that needed this, it worked. Thanks again.
Take it seriously. You are worth it. ❤️
@@ddunning6207 Thank you.
Hi! Mike, thank you for speaking about it. I was diagnosed with PreDiabetes 2 weeks ago, I haven’t been feeling good for a while but because I was born with a genetic cardiac condition I thought it was because of that. I was always slim and I’m older than you, so it was a shock to have the diagnosis. I need to be constant with my workout routine. I will start checking your Instagram, for some reason I never thought you had one. Best wishes on your recovery so you become very healthy soon.
It takes time to change. If you would have told my family I'd be eating Kidney beans and large salads for a few meals a week they would have said you're crazy a few years ago lol.
this is why you have so many followers, mike. because you are so genuine and sharing. I’m glad you got a handle on it
Hi Mike, I also have t2 diabetes and fatty liver. I’ve been using a food tracking app with my husband and we’re both losing weight. I don’t exercise very much, but I’ve been moving more and taking yoga. Thanks for sharing your story. You’re looking great! Keep it up, we’re all in this together. 😊
I lost 150lbs on low carb. I went from 321lbs to 170lbs. I’m 62 years old. It’s a good thing I lost weight because I required Open Heart Surgery last year because I had a congenitally defective aortic valve. If I had not lost the weight, I would be dead right now. I eat no bread, rice, pasta, or white potatoes. I do eat sweet potatoes & soybean pasta. I’m not saying my diet will work for everyone, but it worked for me.
Awesome
Good job and Congratulations.
I’ve gone carnivore five days ago and I can already see the weight going away and I’m Lovin chicken liver full of all sorts of B vitamins, lots and lots
Well done!
Low carb is great and you can eat lots of meat and cheese. The weight just drops off. But backs up your system the constipation sucks. Try and get some fiber like Mission low carb tortillas just one has 15g of fiber and 3g of carbs. It changed everything for me I blew up the bathroom for a week. Sorry for the details but without enough fiber it can get rough in there
Mike, this is your best video yet!! So proud of you for posting this. You put more info in this video, than I have seen in many other videos about diabetes.
And you did it in a pleasant, friendly manner. You don't know how many people you have helped...probably in the hundreds and over time in the thousands as more
people watch and refer their family members and friends to this particular video. As a diabetic person myself, I know that I am going to come back and view this video,
many times over for its information, suggestions, and your always positive energy in everything you do!
Mike, I’m a FORMER type 2 diabetic. I would caution you about Metformin. Make sure you have blood checked (my case every 3 months). I didn’t, because my sugar was under control. I thought everything was fine, NOT! My Kidney function almost required Dialysis, from the Metformin. I lost a lot of weight, due to other health issues. I’m no longer Diabetic. Thank God! You absolutely are correct, this video will help somebody, somehow, somewhere. Bless you Mike!
I feel people don’t talk about important things enough and more often. We so caught up in all the social media fiasco like everyone should be like the Kardashian’s. That’s not important. This message right here is important. Our health, and loving and spending time with real friends and family is true happiness. God blessed you Mike.
Yup. You do look better but those kind, friendly eyes are the same! Gorgeous! Keep up the good work, Mr. GIV. You are the best!
we all love how real you are no fake no phony nothing we all love the realness German in Venice 😇🙏
My husband had it. I helped him lose weight. Took him swimming pool everyday. Walked after dinner. He lost 70 lbs. He stopped having diabetes. Stop eating fatty foods too. Good luck my friend. Now I am 60 I need to lose 50 lbs.
Good for you Mike! Same for me. Lost 55 lbs. no diabetes’s, but loved food. Keep walking, drink water and eat Whole Foods! THANK YOU FOR SHARING, YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Sharing is caring ❤
My wife of 33 years passed away 2019 due to diabetes.she was 50 years old.her last 4 years were hell because she didn’t play by the rules.diabetes is awful and should be taken very seriously.I wish you well Mike it was great running into you a few times in Venice beach.I moved out of California last year and the beaches are highly missed 😥take care of yourself buddy.🇺🇸🤘
It’s definitely a serious issue. The problem is a number of factors ranging from eating foods with too much sugar (hidden or known), how much daily exercise, and genetics. If it’s Type 2 Diabetes majority of the time it is acquired through lifestyle and environment (including stress). Type 1 is genetic.
So sorry to hear about your wife , take care .
Thank you for your honest share. Appreciate it so much. Struggling myself right now but this was motivating. Thank you. God bless. ❤
May your wife Rest In Peace. I am sorry for your loss.
RIP buddy
Mike, Mike, I'm so very proud of you for getting healthier! Congratulations! So happy for you! You look great!
Thank you Mike for being transparent about your health and encouraging us to take it more seriously. You have made a positive impact on my life.
So happy to see you are 😢 taking care of yourself i lost 115 lbs , low carb life !! the sacrifices are SO worth it ❤
I am pre-diabetic and now watching what I eat and am losing weight. Thanks for sharing! It will def help a lot of people 👍🏼
So happy to see you😊 same for me here. My brother reversed his with diet and exercise. Diabetes runs in my family. We have to be careful.
Mine too
Same here.
Hey brother! I've been type 2 since 2009 or that's when it was diagnosed. Didn't have any major problems untill 2016-2018. In late 2018 I had diabetic retinopathy and have had multiple eyes surgeries which left me half blind and glaucoma in my 1 only good eye (6 eye drops daily) for it. Late 2019 put in hospital for kidney failure (stage5) on dialysis 3 days a week since March of 2020. September 2022 heart all clogged from diabetes and had open ❤️ surgery and a triple bypass. All in all though still kickin and have had my diabetes under controll since 2019 with an A1C of 6.2 after all damage done. On disability but try to live as normal as possible and always happy and stay positive. Thought about motivational speaking to other diabetics who have not been through as much as I have in 5 years and I'm only 40. Keep up the great vids GIV.👍🤟😛
Hey Mike I’ve been intermittent fasting for two years now and it’s been great!!… I don’t eat anything after 8pm then go to bed and don’t anything until 2pm the next day…I’ve come to realize breakfast is not the most important meal of the day..I’m gonna come skating at Venice beach and I’ll look you up..keep going it’s a great life style!!🎉
Hi Mike! Thought you had a big weight loss; you look really good. I have type 2 also and am near 60. I did really well for quite some time with the fasting, no carbs and exercise, losing 60 lbs. Then I had a series of bad things happen in my life and I went back to comfort eating and gained the weight back and lost control of my blood sugar. Your video has encouraged me to get back with the program and take better care of myself. Thank you! Please learn from my error and don't let things in your life derail you from your health goals.
Comfort eating is a beast. I fight the same demon.
Kudos to you, GiV! It's not easy to completely change your habits --- any habit! Eating is the hardest. Keep the course. We must have our GiV Videos!!!!
We need you around! Thank you for taking care of incredible you! I lost 60 pounds last year and it has given me a new life! Diabetes runs in my family and I've seen it take my loved ones.
Thanks for being so candid. I know what you mean about people not talking about their health problems. Last year at 73 I was diagnosed w/breast cancer. I only have know 1 person with it before that. Now that I have talked about it, it seems everyone has had it!! Keep up the good work, Melaney from SoCal.
Mike we need you around for years to come, I love your Channel, you tube would be a worse place without you,....❤🇬🇧
Been thru that , thank God my also Type 2 Diabetes , i got it under control , started watching what i eat , and years later ,now , i got it under control, also take metformin but now in low dose pills and take them only 3 times a week , but i did lost lotsa weight , went down from 340 lbs 6 yrs ago to 180 lbs right now and feeling awesome, it simply gotts to do with taking care of what we eat !! ✌🏻
Bro! My brother was Type 1. We lost him due to diabetes.
Glad to see you spread the news. Your awesome. Keep monitoring it and doing your due diligence.
The world needs you! Venice needs you!!!!!!!
I'm sorry for your loss. If I'm not too forward, may I ask if he was unable or unwilling to control his sugar levels?
I am sorry for your loss.
@@SelfReflective Type 1 has to do with insulin production. Usually it is genetic.
I made a comment about my type 1 diabetes up above your comment. I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother. It’s definitely a tricky and frustrating disease. It’s one of those things where you can never forget that you have diabetes. I was for when I was diagnosed, and I’m 62 now. I’ve had lots of complications along the way, but I am stable. Again, I’m very sorry about the loss of your brother.
@@1lebero Yes, I know. I was just wondering if diabetes can become unmanageable despite one's best efforts. I was under the impression that one can live a "normal" life if following proper dietary procedures + insulin injections.
Mike you speak about it brother its going to help people. Ive got type 2 and im trying to manage the rotten thing, got to lose weight and exercise ... trying to reverse the horrid thing but actually I swim and gym everyday and have resorted to salads everyday ... yes I do have a cookie everyday ... my last vice !!!!
Thanks for this video Mike, takes courage to be honest to us about your health. I’m glad you are losing weight and reminding us to take care of ourselves as well. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Congratulations 🎊🎉 German In Venice you did a god thing for your health proud of you, and Thank you for the inspiration 💞
Hey Mike , you got this. I'm 57 and recently I had a health scare that made me change my diet. What was hard for me was giving up the sugar. I know you can do this. I appreciate your videos. See ya.
Thanks
Sugar is the hardest addiction to get rid of. Almost everything at stores and restaurants have sugar in the food. Very difficult to clean all the time. Plus, it’s been found that seed oils (Canola, Safflower, Soybean, etc.) have been found in foods that have sugar. It’s a double whammy that most don’t think about when they grocery shop.
*eat clean all the time
Well done Mike it’s an important thing to talk about I’ve been type 1 since I was 13 good luck to you , you look great and I know you got this ❤
Mike you are on the right path. I believe you are are going to be successful!!!
Thanks for sharing. when i saw you working out in germany, you actually inspired me to get back in shape. 20 lbs down and more to go. we can do this! lets make arnold proud .😅
Awesome
What a special thing you've done sharing this with us, Mike. I think it will inspire many of us to take our healthy choices more seriously.
I see it as a lifetime sentence of Positive Change.. .And Our Dead Eyes Open..!
Mike, you are an Influencer and we all appreciate your "preaching." Momma will also benefit. Blessings
Thank you Mike for posting this as I am a borderline diabetic myself. I lost 35 pounds also do to high cholesterol as well and I was advised by my doctor to watch what I eat, exercise, and drink lots of water. Hang in there Mike as I know from watching all your videos, your coverage and positivity will conquer all!!😊💕🤜🤛
Mike!!! Thank you for your honesty!! I was morbidly obese 27 years ago and started having weight related health issues. I finally heard "the popping noise" and began to lose weight. It is amazing how I began to feel better! BRAVO to you for making the changes! Your videos are always wonderful to watch and know that I am cheering you on in Northern California!!! You Rock!!
@@84CORVETTEBILL it is like an epiphany or a revelation of how a person needs to change their lifestyle for themselves. It has to be their decision for themselves.
That’s awesome! I’m pre diabetic so my doctor tells me, I’ve lost 20 lbs, so I can tell ya that is really great!Congrats! I really enjoy your videos!
Keep up the good work Mike. Your an inspiration to many of us.
You can be rich but without your health you have nothing. Always work on yourself just as hard as you work at your job.. Glad to see the GIV losing weight. Stay safe GIV!
This gives me the push I need to get rid of sugar. Thank you!
I have done basically the same myself. It's scary to think of how close I came to being hospitalized.
thanks for you honesty. You helped lots of people by telling them how you are getting healthier. Keep up the good work. alles Beste.
Mike, congratulations on the changes you've made. It's not always easy. The rest of what I'm going to say comes from the experience I have as a Diabetes Educator. Many people "clean up" their act when diagnosed and do like you are doing and get great results. Now this is where it goes off track. Some of the changes were so severe and drastic that most people find them difficult to sustain and eventually go back to what they were doing before because they've only learned to "not" do something, and haven't learned how to modify their diet to still include foods they enjoy and be able to have some flexibility when eating away form home. It also is challenging to be very strict once you see results and people often believe they can start doing more and more of the unhealthful behaviors and get back in to trouble. This may be what you need to do for now to get things better managed. Where the real long term success lies is making changes that you can maintain over the long term and learn how to include some healthy carbohydrates in your diet. I'm only saying this because you seem like a good guy Mike and I care about you and want the best for you. Plus we both have German mothers! I have late onset type 1 diabetes and was not able to eat many carbs for a long time and giving up potatoes was very difficult! After all these years I just don't care for them as much as I used to.
I totally agree that it's important that people find something they can maintain long term. You can't just go back to old habits. This is a whole life shift. For me, keto works very well. I don't miss most things eg potatoes, pasta, sweet stuff. I use cauliflower rice in place of rice for curries etc. Getting over the initial phase of wanting the old bad foods is the hard part. I'll never go back to my old eating habits!
Agree-one meal a day sounds severe-maybe Mike is doing “legal” snacking? Hopefully the doctors will provide food plan suggestions.
That is good advice. I have to have a can of beans every day or else I get severe constipation. It's 30 net grams of carbs and I eat some bread in moderation. All is good on the numbers now with just Jardiance. I use Splenda and heavy cream for my all day iced coffee. Those are my two meals lunch and dinner, just big jugs of strong ice coffee. One diet mountain dew a few times a week is my desert. I eat one big meal a day and with some carbs and some balance, it actually satisfies me. A few meals a week is just a huge heaping bowl of salad with the can of beans. I used to spike to 200 though just from the salad and a steak with no beans before jardiance. There's no one way to do this.
Thnx for sharing I’m 37 with weight issues and you pushed me to join the weight loss challenge, diabetes runs in my family and I’m a big dude thank you
Thanks for the pep talk Mike. I'm 75 with a big belly. Been thinking of the one meal a day thing. Your words helped push me to that goal.
Very proud of you Mike. I too at the age of 50 dealing with this. The struggle is hard but well worth the change. My brain didn't like it but body loves it and now after 3 years of change my brain loves it too. Keep strong dude and let's live another 50 years.
Mike, iam in the same boat. I had liver fibrosis, the scars are still there. I can't eat hardly anything either. We need to unite and scream for cures.❤🙏
Thank you, Mike for sharing. My son was diagnosed as type 1 at the age of 13 after having the flu. Stay strong and on the right path.
Yes! Thank you for this. I just found out today that I am prediabetic and have fatty liver disease. I also have coronary artery disease and a stent that was placed several years ago. Sugar addict. Coffee addict. Love bread and pasta. Doc put me on Metformin and 20g of carbs per day maximum. I'm going to change my lifestyle, and so are you! ♡
Good luck. Take it one day at a time. Every meal is a choice. By keeping that in mind, your health will improve. It worked for me. I’m almost 50. Went to the doctor last year and they said my cholesterol, LDL triglycerides, and blood pressure was too high. I’m not a big guy, have a bit of stomach, but used to be active and eat healthy. These last few years really did a number on me like everyone else. Started eating fast food, soda, chips, just everything junk. Now, by focusing on meal choice, meal by meal, I have lost several pounds, lost my chronic, lifetime congestion, and joints started feeling better. Focus on what you eat each day. The habits will form and health will get better.
Great job ! So proud of u ❤
Thanks for sharing this tough, personal subject GIV! I am also Type 2 and I felt so alone, like God has selected just me to experience this horrible disease. It's videos like this that show me I am not alone. Thank you!
My 14 yr old feels that way but she is Type 1 she has to be her own pancreas all the time it’s autoimmune her pancreas will never work again. Type 1 is a whole other disease
You are sharing such important information. I lost 3 stone cutting down carbs and fasting. Changed my life. You have to choose your ‘hard’ - I found it really hard being overweight - I prefer the ‘hard’ being careful (not perfect!) but feeling good. Best of luck to you and thank you for using your platform for this message - 🙏🏻👍🏻 👍🏻👍🏻you rock! xx
Right on buddy, stay healthy brother!
Mike thank you for telling us this. Such important news. You’re helping a lot of people by telling us this. Take care of yourself. There’s so much information out there now. Thank you so much.
Am the only one in family that does not have type 2 diabetes. Sharing this info is awesome. Thank you GIV! Very important info.
Thanks for sharing my friend. My husband is type 2 and ignored it for many years until he ended up needing a kidney transplant. He skirted dialysis but his life was never the same. After 11 years post transplant, I can say is I am glad you caught it and please stay on top of it! Long ago a nurse gave us a trick- to lower blood sugar in a pinch, drink a ton of water. Sounds crazy but it works. Now you can start giving us GIV walking tours- the weight will just fall off! Praying for good health- who knows? maybe you will dust off your old cooler and start walking the beach again ;)
Hey Mike, thanks for sharing your story with us. Diabetes is a disease. No joke! But you are a fighter and you will get better and healthier with determination. I look forward to many more GIV videos. Stay strong!!!❤
I have been struggling with pre diabetes for over 20 years. A person needs to change diet habits FOREVER - if you think about a “diet” it will never work. Good luck in your new regimen. Your health insurance will provide meal planning at NO COST, so ask your doctor for help. One meal a day sounds dangerous to me - did you tell your Dr you were doing that? Good luck and thanks for sharing… Dave
I am very happy for you. I watched your videos when you were visiting your mom and I was very worried for you because of the extra weight. I was in the same boat. 200 pound 5 foot three lady. Down to 130 now. I struggle some with the diet but feel so much better. You will be happy you did this. Best wishes to you.
Thanks Mike! I am in my late 50s, just diagnosed prediabetic…very close to diabetic range, plus low thyroid…I am so overwhelmed. God Bless You… this was truly inspiring and just the kick in the butt that I needed❤
Mad respect to you Mike!
Dude, you did the right thing. The fact is, it’s a common problem, and a lot of people don’t even know they have it. Which can cause many health problems. I think the more people that speak out, the better it’s going to be for everybody. Because maybe your message will reach one person who reaches another person and so on. You’re a good person and you did a good thing. Don’t let anybody tell you any different.
Being honest to your followers about your self makes us humble too and i want to tell you how proud i am watching your videos here in Hong Kong. Hope and prey on your health, just keep going on this because you makes us happy and teachable about life.
Well done Mike! I support you! You have the power in your hands to cure yourself, nobody else will!
You're doing great!!! I'm proud of you!
Mike so proud of you man! Glad you changed for the better! I weighted 215 in 2015 and I was tired of being overweight so I started in a running group and started working out in the morning and after work and ran a bunch of races even Spartan and now I'm down to 170 and I feel great!
My dearest Mike I will give you a million thumbs up👍👍👍👍 Thank you for this video. Many people are suffering from the type 2 diabetes including me. Big Hugs and looking forward to your summer videos 🤣🤣
Congratulations, I'm going through same I'm 68 and realized life is better when you are healthy....good luck...love to listen to you
I just reduced by 40 lbs bro on my Type 2 Diabetes medication Metformin and Trulicity. I now move my body more and eat better. I was pre diabetic. Now I’m down to 240lbs and yes Fatty liver disease I have and had FibroScan and ultrasounds. I’ll be 60 later this year. I need to wake up.
I was in similar boat. I went ultra low carb and OMAD and saw dramatic results. It is a lifestyle change for life. You are on the right track. Thanks for this video!
Mike, I am SO proud of you! And, more importantly, YOU are proud of YOU!! Way ta go!
You look great! Thanks for this health update. You Got This❤️
Your blunt but respectful honesty is one of my favourite things about watching the GIV. Lots of people are in the same boat as you. It’s very good of you to remind them they are not rowing alone😊. A good man you are!
Also, I hope you do get the chance to meet with a Diabetes Educator. You are doing the best you can to turn it around now, but a DE can help you find ways to sustain that long term-and maybe add back in a few foods slowly, and carefully. 😉
My mom has type 2 since I was born. Making me more susceptible to it. I'm trying to take care of myself now. Wishing you the best GIV!
Thank you. I'm prediabetic. I'm so overwhelmed. I found this video right when I needed it. ❤
Hello Mike!! I'm rooting for you 💯! I've had major health issues myself. I had emergency surgery on my intestines....I'm doing much better...we are here for you Mike ❤❤
Thanks for sharing!! Iam 61 and found I was diabetic in 2007 and I just got out of the hospital for a month with diabetic ketoacidosis and respiratory failure and acute kidney failure and kidney infection. I found your words genuine and real. Drs and dieticians say eat this don't eat that. Easy for them to say. Changing life long habits is never easy but the older you are the harder it is. I'm glad you talked about intermittent fasting as it is so important and can help you in so many ways. I think you did the right thing posting this. You can reverse diabetes if you get the A1c that long term glucose test you're going to get in two more months. If that gets below a certain number you're not diabetic anymore. I did it once a year after I was diagnosed. I vow to do it again. Metformin has some really bad side effects. Good luck and good health to you. Much love to you and your mom. Loved the videos from over there.
I'm Mike's age, and have been pre-diabetic for several years. I'm thin, athletic, exercise daily, eat very low sugar, fairly low carbohydrates, don't drink, smoke or use drugs, and do intermittent fasting. But it has not worked to lower my blood sugar. I appreciate the lengths Mike has gone to because it shows me that I can clean up my eating even further.
GiV you have helped a lot of people through your videos.🙏🏽
Tough news but good to hear from you. A virus compromised my pancreas 30+ years go & I ended up diabetic (no insulin produced). Long journey that is first of all individual, I’ve been through a lot of diet changes as research changes our understanding & have maintained much better than ll the dire predictions. I admire how you’ve gone to work! Hope you do feel 21 again (if that age felt good then) this summer!
Mike, thank you for sharing. I urge you to really, truly take care of yourself. I lost my mom back on September 9th, 2022, and she had all the comications you said about. She was only 65. Too young, and it makes you realize how we take each other for granted. I, personally am starting to change my lifestyle/mindset because of her. I don't want to die that young. Watching you say these things just confirms everything. As much as your family, friends and TH-cam family needs you, Your mom needs you too! You can reverse Type 2 diabetes, if you catch it early enough. Which it sounds like you did. Take care, and yes you're always motivating me and I know thousands of others to live their life to the fullest and have fun!! Be true to yourself and Thank you again Mike!! Take care!! Love from Pennsylvania!! 💜🤗
Also, I did notice you lost weight!! Great Job!!
As a senior, I have a sugar and salt habit due to aging taste buds. I fell into the sugar binging and felt terrible, and my blood sugar was 236 the next morning so I quit and got my blood sugar down to my old numbers. I am going to discuss it with my doctor so thank you for posting this, I am glad you did. You made a friend with me who is a third-generation Californian :)
Dude. Seriously? I can't do any sugar anymore. I hate it. But I can't eat it anymore. Stay safe !
Thank you so much for your time and honesty. I will take heart to what we're saying. I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes a couple of years ago. Tryed my best to ignore it, knowing I could never give myself a shot in the stomach. I have membership to a gym and don't even go. You just gave me inspiration to go back and keep my doctor appointment next week. Now, I will check if I am still pre-diabetes or have it by now.
Thank you, and best wishes
I keep going to restroom suddenly and now I need to check . I really appreciated this - thank you GIV!!
It’s taken 55 years to get to this point. So it will take time to try and correct it. Keep up the good work. What an inspiration you are. Thank you for sharing. We do care. ❤
I've had type 1 diabetes since 1998. For 19 years I was taking Lantus and Humalog insulin, and unfortunately I was eating sugar without caring about my health which eventually killed my kidneys which caused a stroke. My eyesight also suffered a lot making me need glasses. I was on dialysis for 5 years, but just recently just received a kidney and pancreas transplant. And I had the same signs as you had when I first was diagnosed, an unquenchable thirst, losing tons of weight without dieting or exercising and constantly feeling lethargic.
I hope you feel good
GIV I'm happy that you found out about you're health limitations. It's great that you are proactive in correctiing your health and you're looking great.
Hi Mike, I too struggle with type 2 diabetes and a fatty liver. I also have cancer. I'm almost 70 and your video was a great inspiration. So glad you shared this. You have given me a push to do better and eat healthier. Good job buddie. Keep up the the good work. Peace love and good health. Jeanette ❤
You got this. I have type 1 45 years. I'm still healthy. Exercise a lot. Thank you Mike.