Join the Fall 2023 Live Virtual Retreat to Master Your Blood Sugar and Body Weight
Get Your Personalized Action Plan That's Guaranteed to Improve Your Blood Sugar and Weight in Only 3 Days
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Discover the Proven Method That Has Improved the Lives of Thousands of People in This 3-Day Virtual Retreat
This virtual retreat gives you the knowledge, power, community, and inspiration to become the most insulin sensitive you've ever been
This Virtual Retreat is For You if You've Experienced Any of the Following Problems
You've tried everything, but your blood sugar and A1c are constantly high
You're frustrated that you can't lose weight, and are tired of feeling hopeless
You don't know what to eat to control your blood sugar (without getting frustrated)
You don't now what to eat to lower your blood sugar and A1c ... without guessing
You feel like you're on the "medication train to nowhere" with no end in sight
You don't know EXACTLY how much basal or bolus insulin to inject
Forget the pills, injections, finger pricking, and guessing — you’ll learn more 3 days at the virtual retreat than you will from hundreds of hours of books and social media
Discover How to Eat Well, Get Fit, and Take Full Control of Your Blood Sugar and Body Weight
You’ll walk out with a personalized action plan based on the exact strategies we’ve used to improve the lives of thousands of people
Get better results in less time
Discover the latest evidence-based research
Connect with others going through the same journey as you
Get motivated and inspired to create long-lasting change
Get pro tips from our team of expert coaches
Participate in real-time, live, and interactive cooking demos
Strengthen your resilience and gain unbreakable courage
Create an active lifestyle and feel younger than your actual age
What's Included in the Virtual Retreat?
Upcoming event dates: October 20-22, 2023
3 Days of Live Interactive Group Video Conference Sessions
Spend the day in live, interactive group video conference sessions with Mastering Diabetes coaches from the comfort of your own home. Join interactive group education sessions per day, led by expert instructors.
Live Meal Preparation Demos
Experience live, hands-on meal prep instruction, pro tips, and time-saving kitchen hacks with our kitchen pros. Learn how to streamline your food preparation like a pro.
3 Days of Live At-Home Exercise Sessions
Participate in 2 exercise sessions per day, led by our team of expert fitness pros, including yoga and resistance exercise that's perfect for you no matter your current level of fitness.
3 Day Meal Plan and Shopping List for Maximum Insulin Sensitivity
You'll receive a printable meal plan and grocery shopping list so that you’ll know exactly what to get and what to make before the virtual retreat starts. Follow along during our live meal prep sessions and feel like a kitchen pro!
Recordings of all Virtual Retreat Main and Breakout Sessions
We'll provide you with recordings of all main sessions and breakout sessions after the virtual retreat is over, so that you can watch them again in the comfort of your own home.
Virtual Retreat Schedule of Events
Schedule for October 20-22, 2023
*All times below are in Pacific Time (PT)
6:00–7:00am: Morning Fitness
Jumpstart your day with an energizing workout routine and set the tone for a day full of high-energy activities. Led by our fitness trainer and exercise physiologist, Jose Tejero.
7:30–8:30am: Setting the Stage for Daily Success
Every achievable goal begins with a well planned strategy. Get ready to learn some ninja strategies to set every day up for success. Led by Robby Barbaro, MPH and Kylie Buckner, RN.
9:00–10:00am: Breakout Session #1
Choose from one of the following breakout sessions:
10:30am–11:30am: Quick and Delicious Lunchtime Meal Prep
Get ready for everyone’s favorite part of the day! This easy and fun meal prep class taught by Michelle Davis will take you from feeling clueless in the kitchen to a plant-based master chef in no time.
12:00pm–1:30pm: The Integrative Approach to Optimizing Your Short-Term and Long-Term Diabetes Health Using Your Food as Medicine
Cyrus Khambatta, PhD will teach you how to accurately asses your level of insulin resistance and establish a tailor-made path towards insulin sensitivity in both the short-term and the long-term.
1:45–3:00pm: Breakout Session #2
Choose to attend another breakout session:
3:15–4:00pm: Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Wind down from a day packed with activities by giving your brain and body time to integrate the experience. Choose between a restorative yoga class led by Kylie Buckner, RN, or a meditation class led by Amanda Pyne.
4:30–5:45pm: From Pills to Plants – Recognizing and Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating
Explore the journey of transforming emotional eating habits, as we delve into the power of plant-based nutrition and mindfulness techniques to regain control over your relationship with food. Taught by Adam Sud.
5:45pm–6:00pm: Daily Wrap-Up
It’s time to recap the biggest takeaways from this workshop and set the path to long-lasting change with actionable steps. We’ll send you on your way with everything you need to know to tackle diabetes with unshakable confidence.
This is What Happens to People Who Join our Virtual and In-Person Retreats
Reduced Blood Glucose
100% of our attendees have experienced a significant reduction in blood glucose during the 4-day retreat
Reduced Oral Medication
Our attendees reduce their oral medication needs by 72% within the first 30 days of attending a retreat
Reduced Insulin Use
Our insulin-dependent attendees reduce their insulin usage by an average of 35% during the 4-day retreat
Weight Loss Achieved
90% of our attendees achieve their ideal body weight in the first 6 months of attending a retreat
Reduced Cholesterol
Our attendees reduce their LDL cholesterol values by an average of 29% within the first 90 days of attending a retreat
Positive Outlook
Everyone who leaves our retreat experience goes home with an incredible sense of hope and encouragement
People regularly tell us how rapidly they experience changes in their blood glucose, blood pressure, insulin use, and oral medication use within days of implementing the Mastering Diabetes Method
Join the Revolution and Experience That People are Raving About
Join the Fall 2023 Virtual Retreat Today
There are only 150 tickets available, so join today before it's too late
$197 $97
Get your personalized action plan that's guaranteed to improve your blood sugar and body weight in only 3 days
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We want to provide you the best service possible, and understand that your schedule may change. You may cancel your purchase for a full refund within the first 48 hours of purchasing a ticket to the virtual retreat. Between 48 hours and 14 days after you purchase, you are entitled to a 50% refund of the full price (the full price does not include any discounts or promotions). If you request a refund more than 14 days after your purchase, your purchase is non-refundable.
Meet Your Instructors and Coaches
Cyrus Khambatta, PhD
Co-founder, New York Times Bestselling Author, Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Cyrus Khambatta, PhD is a New York Times bestselling co-author of Mastering Diabetes: The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes. Cyrus is a co-founder and is an internationally recognized nutrition and fitness coach who has been living with type 1 diabetes since 2002. He has educated thousands of people with all forms of diabetes how to reverse insulin resistance using food as medicine. Cyrus earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 2003, worked as an aerospace engineer at the NASA Ames Research Center, then earned a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012.
Robby Barbaro, MPH
Co-founder, New York Times Bestselling Author, Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Robby Barbaro, MPH is a New York Times bestselling co-author of Mastering Diabetes: The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes. Robby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 12 and has been living this lifestyle since 2006. In that time, while eating pounds of fruit every day, his A1c value has never exceeded 6.4%, and his blood glucose has been stable and easy to manage. Robby graduated from the University of Florida and is the cofounder of Mastering Diabetes and Amla Green. He worked at Forks Over Knives for six years before turning his attention in 2016 to coaching people with diabetes full time.
Kylie Buckner, RN, MSN
Director of Lifestyle Change
Kylie Buckner is a registered nurse and has a master’s degree in nursing education. She has more than 18 years of experience as a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, in labor and delivery, in OB-GYN, and in pediatrics. She has dedicated her life to caring for people as a nurse and has an in-depth understanding of the challenges of adopting a plant-based lifestyle. She is also a certified yoga teacher and has been 100% plant-based since 2011.
Adam Sud
Diabetes Coach, Compulsive Eating Specialist, Addiction Recovery Specialist, Reversed Type 2 Diabetes
A little over 5 years ago Adam weighed 320 pounds, developed type 2 diabetes, was a drug addict, a fast food addict, and suffering from severe depression. Adam implemented a whole-food plant-based lifestyle, and overcame food addiction, drug addiction, and type 2 diabetes. Within 6 months Adam had reversed type 2 diabetes, lost 170 pounds, and has been sober for a little over 5 years. Adam is now a plant-based health coach who with Mastering Diabetes, and is a speaker for the Engine 2 Total Health Immersion Programs and Plant-Strong events.
Jose Tejero
Fitness Coach, Exercise Physiologist
Jose is a plant-based certified health coach with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. His mission is to spread the healing power of plant-based nutrition, exercise, and mindset modifications to conquer diabetes in a natural way. Jose shares valuable information on how to adopt healthy lifestyle habits, cook delicious plant-based meals, and make exercise part of your daily routine. He is fluent in both English and Spanish and is will be your fitness instructor during the retreat experience.
Wendi Sullivan, MA, RDN, CDCES
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Registered Dietitian, Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Wendi was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 21. Her dad was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes back when she was 12 years old, and this inspired her to work directly with people with all forms of diabetes. She then studied to become a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist. She earned a bachelors and masters degrees in nutrition from Western Michigan University and has worked with people with diabetes for over 13 years. In addition to her professional credentials, she is a sound therapist, yoga instructor, practices meditation, and loves the outdoors. She is an avid biker, runner and hiker, and loves to create large scale paintings, make jewelry, and sing.
Michelle King Davis
Diabetes Coach, Certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer
Michelle began a plant-based journey over 20 years ago in response to health challenges. She became an avid studier of evidence-based nutrition and still considers herself a lifelong learner. In the early 2000’s she co-authored the book Never Be Fat Again. She spent over a decade coaching hundreds, including people living with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, in transitioning to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle having dedicated her life to helping others thrive, she is excited to be part of the Mastering Diabetes coaching team.
Andrea Woton MPH, RDN
Diabetes Coach, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Masters in Public Health
Andrea earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Stanford University and spent the first 10 years of her professional life working as an Investment Banker to technology companies in Silicon Valley and other regions of the nation and world. She went back to school and earned her Master of Public Health degree in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health (SPH). She then completed her Dietetics training through the UM SPH Dietetics Internship program to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Andrea founded a telehealth plant-based nutrition coaching practice to help individuals with chronic conditions improve their health by shifting toward whole-food, plant-based diets. She is now profoundly honored to be a Mastering Diabetes Health Coach.
Amy Leahy, BA Health Sciences in Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine
Diabetes Coach, Nutritionist
Amy Leahy is a degree certified Nutritionist, holding a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) in Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine. It was through studying the overwhelming evidence about how a plant-based lifestyle can truly change a person’s health that moved Amy from a vegetarian to a fully plant-based lifestyle. Her passion and drive are to educate and empower others with the knowledge to make the best health choices for themselves. Amy is a passionate keynote speaker and educator on plant-based nutrition in her home country of Australia.
Marco Ranzi, MS
Diabetes Coach, MS in Nutrition
Marco, MS holds a Master’s Degree in Nutrition with an emphasis in Human Performance from Logan University to go along with a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell. He is also certified as a National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer and Sleep Expert and is a Permaculture Design Course graduate. Marco strongly believes in a holistic approach to health and utilizing food as medicine. He has the unique experience of being raised plant-based and has been following this lifestyle for over 20 years.
In 2017 Marco hiked the entire 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail powered completely by plants. He now lives in Costa Rica with his wife Maria where they tend to their gardens and fruit forest with regenerative practices. They enjoy the local beaches and waterfalls in their free time.
Amanda Pyne
Diabetes Coach, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Amanda was diagnosed with Type 1 when she was 12 years old. As the only member of her extended family with the disease, she often felt like an outsider. Over the years, she tried every therapy available, but it wasn’t until someone recommended the Mastering Diabetes book that she felt she had found a place to belong. For the first time, she felt like she was in control, not her diabetes. Her A1c is never above 5, and she now has the energy to keep up with her young family.
Amanda has degrees in Dietetic Technology and Health and Wellness Promotion. In November 2022, she passed the board certification to become a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach to help others. She also holds certificates in Plant Based Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coaching, Meditation & Mindfulness Teaching, and specialized training as a Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program.
John Massengale, RDN, LDN, CDCES
Diabetes Coach, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
John has been a practicing dietitian for over 4 years. After seeing a close family member struggle with their health and wanting to improve his own health, he decided to change careers and become a registered dietitian. After becoming a registered dietitian in 2019, he’s has practiced in a variety of settings. He has worked as a Clinical Dietitian at a hospital, a dialysis clinic, and in a outpatient primary care provider clinic. John graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Metropolitan State University in Denver Colorado and completed his Dietetic Internship. He later went on to become a Diabetes Educator and Education Specialist.
In his spare time, he enjoys competes in triathlons and gravel bike endurance races. He completed many triathlons including one Ironman. His greatest passion is helping many clients achieve their health goals by empowering them through education and support using the power of lifestyle medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Join the Fall 2023 Virtual Retreat Today
There are only 150 tickets available, so join today before it's too late
$197 $97
Get your personalized action plan that's guaranteed to improve your blood sugar and body weight in only 3 days
Save 50% when you order from this page only
For your security, all orders are processed on a secured server.
Money Back Guarantee
We want to provide you the best service possible, and understand that your schedule may change. You may cancel your purchase for a full refund within the first 48 hours of purchasing a ticket to the virtual retreat. Between 48 hours and 14 days after you purchase, you are entitled to a 50% refund of the full price (the full price does not include any discounts or promotions). If you request a refund more than 14 days after your purchase, your purchase is non-refundable.
"Regardless of the type of diabetes you're living with, this virtual retreat is a team effort that's specifically designed to reverse the underlying cause of high blood glucose, make your blood glucose predictable, lower your use of oral medication and insulin, and dramatically improve your quality of life."
Cyrus Khambatta, PhD and Robby Barbaro, MPH
New York Times bestselling authors of Mastering Diabetes