“Why I gave up trying to reverse type 2 diabetes’”

AS I STRUGGLED with fluctuating weight over the years, I always had a worry I had the potential to eat myself into type 2 diabetes. So, I kept a close eye on my diet, fitness and blood glucose tests. But, in March 2017, just before my 40th birthday, I was horrified to find I’d tipped into the pre-diabetic range. My GP gave me a stern talking to, I remember her worlds clearly: ‘You are pre-diabetic but you can stop this from turning into diabetes if you lose weight. Imagine you have a loaded gun pointed at your head and your lifestyle and diet choices can pull the trigger, or not.’

MISSION TO SAVE MY HEALTH

I left feeling shocked, confused, terrified and ashamed of myself for having got into this situation. I didn’t think my diet or lifestyle were that bad. I didn’t consume junk food, fizzy drinks or alcohol. Other people around me had horrible dietary