When Barbara Price from sunny Fort Myers, Florida, joined the Mastering Diabetes Coaching Program at 79 years old, she didn’t expect her life to change so quickly. After more than 14 years of living with prediabetes, countless nutrition classes, and years of frustration, Barbara finally found the missing link. Within three months, her blood sugar returned to the normal range for the first time in over a decade.
“I Was Doing Everything Right — But Still Not Seeing Results”
Barbara had been plant-based for four years, walking 10,000 steps a day, and taking every diabetes class she could find, from CHIP programs to community workshops.
"I knew I had to lower fat, but nobody ever showed me how to track my fat or be accountable. My A1C would go up a little each time, and I felt stuck."
Her A1C crept up to 5.9%, and she could feel herself inching closer to a diabetes diagnosis. Even though she avoided medication, she knew something wasn’t working.
"It was my frustration that led me to Mastering Diabetes. I wasn’t in control. I needed to do something."
The Turning Point: A Conversation That Changed Everything
After reading the Mastering Diabetes book, Barbara decided to schedule a call. She spoke with Robby Barbaro (co-author of Mastering Diabetes), who shared a simple but powerful piece of advice:
"You need to get your heartbeat up."
That was the spark she needed.
Within days, Barbara joined our small group coaching program led by a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. She began tracking her fat intake, strength training three times a week, and adding cardio and balance exercises to her routine.
"My balance is 100% better than it was. I started with three-pound weights, and now I’m lifting up to eight. My posture, strength, and confidence have all improved."
The Results: A1C Back to Normal and Energy Through the Roof
After just three months, Barbara retested her A1C, and the results stunned her:
Header | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
A1c (%) | 5.9 | 5.6 (Normal) |
Fasting Blood Glucose (mg/dL) | >100 mg/dL | <100 mg/dL |
"I felt like a little girl again. I couldn’t wait to tell my coaching group. I finally mastered my insulin resistance."
She not only normalized her blood sugar but also gained new levels of energy.
"I’m almost 80 years old, and I have tremendous energy. Yesterday I planted new flowers and lifted 45-pound bags of dirt! You don’t do that if you don’t feel good."
Empowered, Educated, and in Control
Barbara now tracks her food daily, not obsessively, but intentionally. She knows how much fat, protein, and fiber she’s eating and understands how each affects her body.
"With Mastering Diabetes, you’re in control of your own health. You see results, and you realize you never needed medication; you just needed the right education."
Her doctor was so impressed that she ordered the Mastering Diabetes book for herself. Even Barbara’s husband has joined her in eating the “green light” way.
"It’s changed our whole household. Friends ask me what I eat. People see my energy and want to know my secret."
“Don’t Think Twice — Just Do It”
Barbara’s advice to anyone on the fence is simple and powerful:
"I should have done this years ago. Don’t think twice, just do it. If you follow what your coach tells you, you will have success."
She’s now continuing into Mastering Diabetes University to keep learning, growing, and inspiring others in her community.
"There’s light at the end of the tunnel now. You can’t go wrong; this program changes lives."
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