Celebrating freedom from type 2 diabetes and obesity

June 19 2017 by , medical review by in Diabetes stories, Intermittent fasting, Low carb & high fat, Success stories

Before and after

It only took Parvaze one year, low carb and intermittent fasting à la Dr. Jason Fung to achieve the fantastic results above – and now he’s celebrating that he’s free from type 2 diabetes and obesity.

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Success stories

My low-carb story with Marc Gossange
03:01
After living somewhat of a high-carb life and then living in France for a few years enjoying croissants and freshly baked baguettes, Marc was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
My success story with Kenneth Russell
02:52
When Kenneth turned 50, he realized that he wouldn't make it to 60 the way he was going.
My success story with Chuck Hicks
02:39
At nearly 500 lbs (230 kg) Chuck could barely move at all anymore. It wasn’t until he found a keto diet that thing started to change.
"I'll do this or I'm going to die trying"
19:23
Kristie Sullivan struggled with her weight for her whole life in spite of trying every diet imaginable, but then she finally lost a 120 pounds and improved her health on a keto diet.
Living low carb with Heidi Staden
06:29
No matter what Heidi tried, she could never lose a significant amount of weight. After struggling for many years with hormonal issues and depression, she came across low-carb.
A low-carb story with Dr. Sanjeev Balakrishnan
01:59
How can you as a doctor treat patients with type 2 diabetes? Dr. Sanjeev Balakrishnan learned the answer to this question seven years ago. Check out this video for all the details!
My success story with Carole Freeman
02:58
Carole’s list of health issues had been growing longer and longer over the years, up to the point when it just got to be too much. Check out the video above for her full story!
"I sort of wanted to save the world"
22:22
How can you give back to the low-carb community after achieving great results on the diet? Bitte Kempe-Björkman explains.
"My doctor urged me to take statins"
20:17
Diamond became highly interested in cholesterol and heart disease, and was able to make vast improvements – without ever taking medications.
Living low carb with Yvonne Lane
05:51
Yvonne used to see all those pictures of people who'd lost so much weight, but sometimes didn't really believe they were real.
Living low carb with Chris Hannaway
08:19
What does living low carb look like? Chris Hannaway shares his success story, takes us for a spin in the gym and orders food at the local pub.
"I have been following the wrong advice!"
16:39
How Antonio Martinez finally managed to reverse his type 2 diabetes.
Pie-making champion goes low carb
03:23
Learn how this pie-making champion went low carb and how it changed his life.
A low-carb story with Dr. Peter Foley, part 1
02:13
Can you prescribe your patients with a low-carb diet? Dr. Peter Foley, a practicing doctor in the UK, invites people to get involved if they are interested.
Treating cancer with a keto diet
17:07
Can a strict keto diet help prevent or even treat some cancers, like brain cancer?
My success story with Jim Caldwell
02:23
Jim Caldwell has transformed his health and gone from an all-time high at 352 lbs (160 kg) to 170 lbs (77 kg.
A life without migraines
15:44
Elena Gross' life was completely transformed with the ketogenic diet.
Challenging the dogma
16:47
Dr. Priyanka Wali tried a ketogenic diet and felt great. After reviewing the science she started recommending it to patients.
80 pounds lighter and no medications
09:12
Is it possible to reverse your diabetes with the help of a strict low-carb diet? Definitely, and Stephen Thompson did it.
A low-carb story with Dr. Peter Foley, part 2
02:07
Can a low-carb diet be beneficial for sporting performance? In part 2 of this interview with Dr. Peter Foley, we learn about what impact low carb can have on exercise.
"Dietary guidelines for whom?"
09:45
It's time for a major change when it comes to dietary guidelines.
200 pounds lost and a health journey for the family
15:05
Larry Diamond has transformed his life and lost 125 lbs (57 kg) on a low-carb diet, and here he shares his insights from his journey.
My success story with Katrin Crum
02:45
Katrin was diagnosed as being morbidly obese, and was suffering from a number of health issues. She had tried a lot of different diets over the years but nothing had worked long term.
He questioned his own beliefs
15:02
Dr. Peter Brukner explains why he went from being a high-carb to a low-carb advocate.