“The Diet Doctor changed my life!”

November 28 2017 by in Diabetes stories, Success stories

We received a short but happy note from Rachel, whose life has been changed since embarking on her keto journey:

Former borderline diabetic. The Diet Doctor changed my life! I got my numbers under control and lost 40 lbs (18 kg). I absolutely could not have done it without the articles, recipes and videos on The Diet Doctor website!

Thank you so much!
Rachel

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Happy to hear that we’ve been able to help you Rachel, and congratulations to your success!

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Cindy Miller and her family have transformed their health by following a low-carb diet.
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How to formulate a low-carb keto diet
48:32
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45:20
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15:00
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Audra Wilford on the experience of using a ketogenic diet as part of treating her son Max’s brain tumor.
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55:30
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Do you have a success story you want to share on this blog? Send it (photos appreciated) to andreas@dietdoctor.com, and please let me know if it’s OK to publish your photo and name or if you’d rather remain anonymous.

It would also be greatly appreciated if you shared what you eat in a typical day, whether you fast etc.