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Mastering Diabetes helps individuals reverse insulin resistance through plant-based nutrition coaching
- Recorded interviews
- 14
- Recorded between
- 2026
- Named reviewers
- 12
- Topics covered
- 1
14 customers have recorded a first-hand video interview about Mastering Diabetes, a health & wellness business. 10 of them (71%) described reduced or discontinued medication in their own words. Of the 1 who gave a timeframe, the largest group said over a year. Interviews were recorded in 2026.
About Mastering Diabetes
Mastering Diabetes helps individuals with pre-diabetes and Type 1 and 2 diabetes achieve significant metabolic health improvements. According to 14 verified Share.one video interviews, customers praise their low-fat, whole-food plant-based approach and personalized coaching, citing outcomes like A1c reductions from 11.4 to 5.9 and the elimination of multiple medications.
Mastering Diabetes provides a nutritional program and coaching focused on reversing insulin resistance using a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle. Verified customers report significant weight loss, stabilized blood glucose levels, and reduced dependency on insulin and oral medications across Type 1, Type 2, and pre-diabetic diagnoses.
At a glance
- Industry
- Health and Wellness
- Average A1c Reduction
- From 11.4 to 5.9 in some cases
- Weight Loss Range
- 12 to 78 pounds
- Medication Impact
- Up to 70% reduction in insulin usage
- Time to Value
- Results reported in 1 month to 6 months
What customers say changed
Counted across 14 recorded Mastering Diabetes interviews. Each figure links to the interview it came from.
10 of 14 described less medication
“And when I got to page 49, I saw something about how fat in the muscles and the liver will increase or magnify insulin resistance, which I believed I had.”
Rory Wade's interview →8 of 14 described more energy
“Let's go." [laughs] I have, again, a lot more stamina, endurance, and I think if someone, you know, would see me working out in the gym, they would say, "This, this guy's, he's got to be younger than he says he is.”
Rory Wade's interview →4 of 14 described weight change
“I was feeling hesitant to do this interview because I read through some of the other, um, testimonials from people, and they'd lost like, you know, 100 pounds in a year, and they'd gone from twelve point eight to five…”
Susan Waters's interview →3 of 14 described felt supported
“And, um, not knowing anything about diabetes, um, I was just feeling like someone finally was listening to me and helping me get the help that I needed.”
Cindy Walton's interview →3 of 14 described mobility
“Um, but I can walk up the stairs more easily now than I could.”
Cynthia Pilbro's interview →2 of 14 described better systems
“So one of the systems is, um, that you have g-a green light dinner, uh, and so I have really-- that has really helped me.”
Molly Bainter's interview →
How long results took
Timeframes described by Mastering Diabetes customers across 1 interviews that mentioned one.
- Over a year
- 1 interview
What people worried about first
“Rory Wade noted that while people are often hesitant to spend money, the price is a bargain compared to West Coast clinics that cost thousands. He highlighted the value of having a weekly coach and a structured system that doesn't rely on selling expensive su…”
Rory Wade →“Um, my, um, insulin usage, um, before I started Mastering Diabetes was about thirty-five units a day, uh, for my fast-acting, and now it's eight to twelve units a day.”
Cindy Walton →“Molly believes the investment is well worth it, noting that the cost is offset by no longer buying unhealthy food and avoiding future medical expenses. She emphasizes that there is no price tag you can put on regaining control of your health.”
Molly Bainter →
Research about Mastering Diabetes
Aggregated counts of outcomes and timeframes described in these recorded interviews.
Customer stories about Mastering Diabetes
WatchFormer Gym Teacher Reverses Pre-Diabetes and Drops A1c from 6.0 to 5.6Rory Wade used Mastering Diabetes to reverse pre-diabetic symptoms and fatty liver. By adopting a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet, he lowered his A1c from 6.0 to 5.6 in three months, reduced his weight from 181 to 168 pounds, and stabilized his fasting…Rory Wade · Mastering Diabetes
Dave Fabry Reduced A1c from 7.1 to 5.9 and Lost 20 PoundsDave Fabry achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, reducing his A1c from 7.1 to 5.9 in six months. By adopting a plant-based diet to address insulin resistance, he lost 20 pounds—dropping from 195 to 175—increased his energy levels,…david j fabry · Mastering Diabetes
Reduced Insulin Usage and Lowered A1c from 8.4 to 7.1Susan Waters achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 8.4 to 7.1. By adopting their plant-based approach, she reduced her insulin intake from 30-40 units of Lantus to just 6-8 units. Susan reports increased energ…Susan Waters · Mastering Diabetes
Cindy Walton Reduced Fast-Acting Insulin by 70% and Dropped A1c to 6.4Cindy Walton achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 8.1 to 6.4. By following their plant-based approach, she reduced her fast-acting insulin from 35 units to just 8–12 units daily, lost 38 pounds, and saw her c…Cindy Walton · Mastering Diabetes
Molly Bainter Lowered Her A1c From 6.9 to 5.8 and Lost 50 PoundsMolly Bainter achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 6.9 to 5.8 and losing 50 pounds. By following the program's whole food plant-based approach and utilizing personalized coaching, she regained control over he…Molly Bainter · Mastering Diabetes
WatchCindy Reduced Her HbA1c from 7.8 to 5.1 and Lost 78 PoundsCindy Pilbro achieved a remarkable health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her HbA1c from 7.8 to 5.1 and losing 78 pounds. By transitioning to a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle with coaching support, she successfully eliminated all three of her…Cynthia Pilbro · Mastering Diabetes
Scientist Reverses Type 2 Diabetes Twice Using Plant-Based Nutrition and CoachingGuillermo Tellez reversed Type 2 diabetes twice with Mastering Diabetes. After his A1c spiked to 10.2, he utilized a low-fat, plant-based whole-food diet combined with intermittent fasting. Within three months of joining the coaching program, his A1c dropped…Guillermo Tellez · Mastering Diabetes
WatchBen Welch Reversed Type 2 Diabetes and Lowered A1c from 7.1 to 5.7Ben Welch used Mastering Diabetes to reverse his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. By following their plant-based nutrition program and coaching, Ben lowered his A1c from 7.1 to 5.7 in less than two and a half months. He also lost 24 pounds, dropping from 269 to 245…Ben Welch · Mastering Diabetes
WatchVivian Lowered Her A1c from 7.1 to 5.4 and Eliminated MetforminVivian Montet achieved a significant health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 7.1 to 5.4. By adopting a plant-based lifestyle, she successfully eliminated her dependency on Metformin and lost 12 pounds. Vivian reported improved men…Vivian Montet · Mastering Diabetes
WatchA1c Dropped from 11.4 to 5.9 and Lost 18 Pounds in One MonthChaka Samuel achieved a remarkable health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering his A1c from 11.4 to 5.9. By adopting a whole-food plant-based lifestyle and working with a coach, he lost 18 pounds in just one month, eliminated chronic dandruff, and…Chaka Samuel · Mastering Diabetes
Donna Vargas Reversed Insulin Resistance and Lowered A1c from 11 to 6.1Donna Vargas achieved a life-changing transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 11 to 6.1 without medication. By adopting a low-fat, plant-based diet and utilizing professional coaching, she reduced her fasting glucose from 325 to an avera…Donna Vargas · Mastering Diabetes
WatchType 1 Diabetic for 60 Years Achieves Lowest A1c Ever via Low-Fat Plant-Based NutritionMichael Goldberg, a Type 1 diabetic for over 60 years, used Mastering Diabetes to reverse insulin insensitivity. By switching to a low-fat, whole-food plant-based diet and utilizing individual coaching, he reduced his A1c from 5.9 to 5.3 within three months a…Michael Goldberg · Mastering Diabetes
WatchBeth Lowered Her A1c from 6.4 to 5.6 and Avoided Insulin DependencyBeth Waterman used Mastering Diabetes to manage her Type 1.5 diagnosis and avoid insulin dependency. By working with a coach and adopting a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle, she successfully lowered her A1c from 6.4 to a low of 5.5. Beth remains medication-free…Beth Waterman · Mastering Diabetes
WatchLois Miller Reversed Pre-diabetes and Lost 17 Pounds Without MedicationLois Miller achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 5.8 to 5.6 and moving out of the pre-diabetic range. By adopting a low-fat, plant-based approach and eliminating oils, she reduced her LDL cholesterol from 169…Lois Miller · Mastering DiabetesWho reviewed Mastering Diabetes
- Rory Wade · Mastering Diabetes
Rory Wade used Mastering Diabetes to reverse pre-diabetic symptoms and fatty liver. By adopting a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet, he lowered his A1c from 6.0 to 5.6 in three months, reduced his weight from 181 to 168 pounds, and stabilized his fasting…
- david j fabry · Mastering Diabetes
Dave Fabry achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, reducing his A1c from 7.1 to 5.9 in six months. By adopting a plant-based diet to address insulin resistance, he lost 20 pounds—dropping from 195 to 175—increased his energy levels,…
- Susan Waters · Mastering Diabetes
Susan Waters achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 8.4 to 7.1. By adopting their plant-based approach, she reduced her insulin intake from 30-40 units of Lantus to just 6-8 units. Susan reports increased energ…
- Cindy Walton · Mastering Diabetes
Cindy Walton achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 8.1 to 6.4. By following their plant-based approach, she reduced her fast-acting insulin from 35 units to just 8–12 units daily, lost 38 pounds, and saw her c…
- Molly Bainter · Mastering Diabetes
Molly Bainter achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 6.9 to 5.8 and losing 50 pounds. By following the program's whole food plant-based approach and utilizing personalized coaching, she regained control over he…
- Cynthia Pilbro · Mastering Diabetes
Cindy Pilbro achieved a remarkable health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her HbA1c from 7.8 to 5.1 and losing 78 pounds. By transitioning to a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle with coaching support, she successfully eliminated all three of her…
- Guillermo Tellez · Mastering Diabetes
Guillermo Tellez reversed Type 2 diabetes twice with Mastering Diabetes. After his A1c spiked to 10.2, he utilized a low-fat, plant-based whole-food diet combined with intermittent fasting. Within three months of joining the coaching program, his A1c dropped…
- Ben Welch · Mastering Diabetes
Ben Welch used Mastering Diabetes to reverse his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. By following their plant-based nutrition program and coaching, Ben lowered his A1c from 7.1 to 5.7 in less than two and a half months. He also lost 24 pounds, dropping from 269 to 245…
- Vivian Montet · Mastering Diabetes
Vivian Montet achieved a significant health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 7.1 to 5.4. By adopting a plant-based lifestyle, she successfully eliminated her dependency on Metformin and lost 12 pounds. Vivian reported improved men…
- Chaka Samuel · Mastering Diabetes
Chaka Samuel achieved a remarkable health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering his A1c from 11.4 to 5.9. By adopting a whole-food plant-based lifestyle and working with a coach, he lost 18 pounds in just one month, eliminated chronic dandruff, and…
- Donna Vargas · Mastering Diabetes
Donna Vargas achieved a life-changing transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 11 to 6.1 without medication. By adopting a low-fat, plant-based diet and utilizing professional coaching, she reduced her fasting glucose from 325 to an avera…
- Michael Goldberg · Mastering Diabetes
Michael Goldberg, a Type 1 diabetic for over 60 years, used Mastering Diabetes to reverse insulin insensitivity. By switching to a low-fat, whole-food plant-based diet and utilizing individual coaching, he reduced his A1c from 5.9 to 5.3 within three months a…
- Beth Waterman · Mastering Diabetes
Beth Waterman used Mastering Diabetes to manage her Type 1.5 diagnosis and avoid insulin dependency. By working with a coach and adopting a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle, she successfully lowered her A1c from 6.4 to a low of 5.5. Beth remains medication-free…
- Lois Miller · Mastering Diabetes
Lois Miller achieved significant health improvements with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 5.8 to 5.6 and moving out of the pre-diabetic range. By adopting a low-fat, plant-based approach and eliminating oils, she reduced her LDL cholesterol from 169…
Questions people ask about Mastering Diabetes
Can this program help with Type 2 diabetes reversal?
Yes, multiple customers reported reversing Type 2 diabetes, with one user dropping their A1c from 10.2 to 5.8 and another eliminating medications like Metformin and Gliclazide.
Is the program effective for Type 1 or Type 1.5 diabetics?
Verified evidence shows a Type 1 diabetic of 60 years reduced their A1c to their lowest ever (5.3), while a Type 1.5 patient successfully avoided insulin dependency.
What dietary approach does Mastering Diabetes use?
The program advocates for a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet combined with coaching and, in some cases, intermittent fasting to address insulin resistance.
What health benefits are reported besides blood sugar control?
Customers reported significant weight loss, lowered LDL cholesterol (e.g., 169 to 104 mg/dL), increased energy levels, and reduced inflammation.
Is Mastering Diabetes worth the cost compared to other programs?
Rory Wade noted that while people are often hesitant to spend money, the price is a bargain compared to West Coast clinics that cost thousands. He highlighted the value of having a weekly coach and a structured system that doesn't rely on selling expensive supplements.
Answered by Rory Wade →Can you lose weight on Mastering Diabetes while eating a lot of food?
Yes, Rory reported eating large amounts of lentils, beans, corn, peas, rice, greens, and fruit while still losing weight. He dropped from 181 to 168 pounds, which was lower than his college weight, without feeling hungry.
Answered by Rory Wade →Does the Mastering Diabetes program help with energy levels?
Rory experienced a significant increase in stamina and endurance, stating he has more 'get up and go' than men 20 years younger. He mentioned being able to split wood without needing breaks, unlike his peers.
Answered by Rory Wade →Can you improve diabetes without medication using a plant-based diet?
Yes, Dave Fabry was drawn to Mastering Diabetes because of the common-sense idea that you can improve or reverse diabetes using a plant-based diet. He successfully lowered his A1c from 7.1 to 5.9 strictly through the diet he used to control insulin resistance.
Answered by david j fabry →Will I lose exercise stamina on a plant-based diabetes program?
Dave Fabry, a regular exerciser, initially thought he might lose stamina or energy while transitioning his diet. However, he reported that his energy levels actually went up quite a bit and no loss of stamina occurred.
Answered by david j fabry →Topics covered in Mastering Diabetes interviews
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