Radio Interviews

Sacramento, CA
Wide World of Health Host: Cary Nosler
Station: KSTE 650AM http://www.kste.com/

Avon, NY
Health Talk Host: Dr. DiPrima
Station: WYSL 1040AM http://www.wysl1040.com/
YouTube

Pittsburgh, PA
AM Impact on Your Health Host: Dr. Courtney
Station: WKHB 620 AM
www.dennisjcourtney.com/amimpact.php

Orlando, FL
Healthy Talk Radio Host: Debra Ray
http://www.healthytalkradio.com/
YouTube

Jacksonville, TX
Music and Ministry Program Host: Randy Featherstone
Station: KJBS Radio 90.3 FM
http://www.kbjs.org/

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Contact Information for author and diabetes educator:
E-mail: Engineer@DeathToDiabetes.com
Website: www.DeathToDiabetes.com
Phone number: Toll-free: 1-800-813-1927; Local: 585-671-0577
Mailing Address: 940 Holt Rd. #190 Webster, NY 14580-9101

Reverse Type 2 Diabetes: Video Excerpts from Medical Conference

The following are video excerpts of my presentation at a medical wellness conference:

• Video 1
• Video 2
• Video 3
• Video 4
• Video 5

Beat Diabetes in 10 Steps: Video Excerpts

The following are some video excerpts from last month's talk in Pennsylvania:

• Video 1
• Video 2
• Video 3

Most Recent Events: 2Q 2007

May:
Because of the response from the radio show, Dr. Courtney invited me to speak at his medical conference in Pittsburgh, where my daughter (Cynthia) and I met a lot of good people in the holistic and wellness industries, e.g. Tasso (truly engaging, unique and knowledgeable about myotherapy), Chris (the wheat grass guy), Joann, Betty, Sondra, Leslie, Michelle, Rosalie, Frank, Carol, Fred & Cindy, Frances Butts, and so many others. And, a special thanks to Sylvia for introducing me before my lecture.

Re-design of my website (www.deathtodiabetes.com) has been completed. There will be additional updates and new features added during the next several months. A great job done by EDI-Tech -- Thanks to P.J., Justin, and Sue!

April:
I was invited (along with my daughter Cynthia) to give a diabetes wellness lecture in Butler, PA. We met some great people, including Sylvia & Joe, John & Barbara, Ralph & Rita Marino, Dr. Donald Mantell, Geza Lux, Dr. David Speer, and so many others. Thanks to Sylvia for inviting us! And, thanks to John for video-recording the talk. Because of the positive response, I was invited to speak on Dr. Courtney's radio show, Discount Nutrition's radio show (WKHB 620AM) hosted by Karen Bench, and Dave Malarkey's radio show (WISR 680AM) in Butler, PA.

March:
I provided my 1-disc diabetes DVD (ISBN 0977360733) to CustomFlix to sell to the public.
Amazon.com and CustomFlix released my DVD.

Update: Nov 2005 - April 2007

Wow, a lot has happened since I published and released my book Death to Diabetes (ISBN 0977360741) at the end of 2005:

November - December 2005:

• I was invited to a book signing by a local wellness group and a bookstore.


• I was surprised at the number of people who found my website and actually bought my book! And, I was surprised at the number of emails I received from people in the U.S., Canada, Hawaii, Pueto Rico, England, Germany, Japan, etc.


• I ran out of books and had to call the publisher to re-order more books!


• My mother and my daughter (Cynthia@deathtodiabetes.com) were so happy for me. They were very proud of me, but they were instrumental in my writing the book -- I couldn't have done it without them. In fact, Cynthia helped me structure the chapters and the outline of the book!

January 2006:

• Amazon.com picked up my book from my publisher, BookSurge (which is now a subsidiary of Amazon.com), so now Version 1.0 of my book is available at Amazon.com


• I have received hundreds of positive comments and feedback about my book, some of them are listed on Amazon.com. Thank you!


• Other emails and comments I've received about the book and my wellness program are stored on my website, www.deathtodiabetes.com.
  

January - June 2006:

• The Democrat & Chronicle released a 2-page newspaper article about my bout with diabetes. Wow -- I received hundreds of phone calls just from that one article! The power of the media is amazing!


• Several bookstores, health food stores set up book signings, e.g. Mood Makers, Lori's Natural Foods.


• Churches and other community groups invited me to their health fairs; and, some asked to conduct more in-depth lectures about diabetes and how to defeat this disease.
  

July - December 2006:

• That led me to design a diabetes training workshop that could be tailored for 2 hours, 4 hours, or 1 day. I never realized how important my background in designing technical training courses for Xerox Corp. would be so beneficial in designing this diabetes training program!


• Similarly, I didn't realize how my background in diagnostics engineering, failure modes & effects analysis (FMEA), and biochemistry would be so crucial to beating my diabetes.


• And, I didn't realize my background in publishing, documentation, and developing reports would be so important to being able to design and develop a 400-page book.
• My mother believes that God prepared me for this moment -- to help other diabetics -- by having me spend 30 years in various engineering fields in order to obtain the necessary skills to write, speak, and develop a training program.
  
• Clinics and various wellness groups invited me to speak about the diabetes epidemic and my experience with diabetes.


• Various companies hired me to provide diabetes workshop training to their employees.


• I began developing a DVD, based upon my workshops and the book because some people don't have time to read a 400-page book, and others like the PowerPoint slides I present during my workshops.


• I updated my book to Version 2.0 to include information requested from my readers and some updated research.


• I have been blessed to have met some good people on my journey, e.g. Rich Selby, Alfreda Peters, and so many others, including Sue Fetzner, who has overcome some signifcant health issues on her own and started her own wellness service company (Parwel).


• I was invited to a diabetes health fair by a medical clinic that specializes in treating Type 2 diabetics.


• I started development of a 1-disc, 2-disc DVD and 3-disc CD -- especially for people who don't like to read or don't have the time. I was able to find some state-of-the-art development tools to help me transform my PowerPoint presentations to DVD. Technology can be a beautiful thing -- when used properly.


• Unfortunately, the last 2-3 months of 2006 presented some major challenges that I will have to overcome.

March - April 2007:

• I provided my 1-disc diabetes DVD (ISBN 0977360733) to CustomFlix to sell to the public.


• Amazon.com and CustomFlix released my diabetes DVD.

April 2007:

• I was invited (along with my daughter Cynthia) to give a diabetes wellness lecture in Butler, PA. We met some great people, including Sylvia & Joe, John & Barbara, Ralph & Rita Marino, Dr. Donald Mantell, Geza Lux, Dr. David Speer, and so many others. Thanks to Sylvia for inviting us!


• Because of the positive response, I was invited to speak on Dr. Courtney's radio show, Discount Nutrition's radio show (WKHB 620AM) hosted by Karen Bench, and Dave Malarkey's radio show (WISR 680AM) in Butler, PA.
  

May 2007:

• Because of that response, Dr. Courtney invited me to speak at his medical conference in Pittsburgh, where my daughter and I met a lot of good people in the holistic and wellness industries, e.g. Tasso (truly engaging, unique and knowledgeable), Chris (the wheat grass guy), Joann, Betty, Sondra, Leslie, Michelle, Rosalie, Frank, Carol, Fred & Cindy, Frances Butts, and so many others.

The Book "Death to Diabetes" is Available

The book Death to Diabetes is now available:
1. Go to http://www.deathtodiabetes.com/
2. Select the book icon. (This will send you to the online bookstore).
3. Purchase the book.

Reversing & Curing (Type 2) Diabetes - Part 2

In addition to nutrition (eating the 5 "live" foods and avoiding the 5 "dead" foods), there are several other elements that needs to be managed in order to effectively control and reverse (Type 2) diabetes and its complications:
-- Blood glucose testing: I tested 8-12 times a day initially to develop my nutritional profile)
-- Blood glucose analysis: to determine your corrective actions)
-- Exercise: must be performed on a consistent basis; and must include weight-resistance to increase glucose uptake)
-- Knowledge/education: this is the real key that will set you free)
-- Cleansing/detox: helps to remove all the acid waste, toxins that have accumulated in the body
-- Nutritional supplements: must be wholefood or natural, 100% additive-free, non-toxic
-- Support system: family, friends, church, work, community)
-- Spirit/Faith, belief system
-- Regular doctor visits, exams
-- Wellness strategies, corrective actions: for other complications, ailments)

This is an oversimplification, but hopefully, you see my point -- there is more to controlling and reversing this disease than just eating right.

Another key point is that not everyone will be able to control and reverse their (Type 2) diabetes. It depends on several other factors including: length of time with diabetes, motivation/drive, knowledge, attitude, length of time taking drugs/medications, etc.

Nutrition: The 5 "Live" and the 5 "Dead" Foods

From a nutritional perspective, there are what I'm calling the 5 "live" (or super) foods and the 5 "dead" foods. "Live" food is in reference to foods that are better at keeping us "alive". "Dead" food is in reference to foods that lead us to disease and early death.
Note: Most of these foods are well known by those of you involved in nutrition, so there shouldn't be any surprises here. There are many books already written that identify these foods as healthy or unhealthy. All I did was "package" the information into two categories to make it easier for me (to eat properly) during my recovery. Hopefully, it will make it easier for you.

The 5 "dead" foods include:
-- Refined flour, processed foods, e.g. white rice, potatoes, bread, macaroni, pasta, most cereals, most wheat products, crackers, pancakes, pastries, biscuits, spaghetti, mashed potatoes, other processed foods made with flour; and, starchy vegetables such as potatoes and corn
-- Refined sugar foods, e.g. cookies, cakes, pies, some cereals, ketchup, soda, diet soda, most bottled juices, candy, jams, jellies, foods made with refined sugar, sucrose, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, maltose, dextrose, molasses, brown sugar, artificial sweeteners, and honey
-- Saturated fats, e.g. cow's pasteurized milk, cow's cheese, most conventional animal meat
-- Trans fat/hydrogenated oil, e.g. processed foods, fried foods, potato chips, store-bought baked goods, lunch meats, stick margarine, snack foods, most frozen dinners
-- Drugs, e.g. alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, OTC drugs, prescription drugs, recreational drugs

Key point: The "dead" foods (especially the refined carbs) either cause blood glucose levels to increase leading to weight gain or they inhibit the body from burning fat leading to more fat storage! They are the key drivers of nutritional deficiency at the cellular level, triggering inflammation, oxidation, toxicity, acidity, and hormonal imbalance.

The 5 "live" (super) foods include:
-- Green, leafy vegetables, other bright-colored vegetables; some fruits (lemons, berries, but not tropical fruits, especially for most diabetics)
-- Pure or filtered water; water from raw juices (avoid tap water)
-- Monounsaturated/Omega-3 fats, e.g. extra virgin olive oil, flaxseed, wild salmon, sardines, tuna, other fatty fish
-- Lean protein, e.g. cold-water fish, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds
-- Some (organic) whole grains, e.g. spelt, oat, barley (but, not wheat, especially for most diabetics)

Key point: The "live" foods trigger the body's natural internal healing mechanisms to prevent, fight or reverse disease. As a result, these foods when eaten as part of a "super meal" reduce and prevent inflammation, oxidation, toxicity, acidity, and hormonal imbalance.

Reversing & Curing (Type 2) Diabetes

Although there is no medical cure for diabetes, this disease (Type 2) can be defeated with knowledge, proper nutrition, exercise, testing, spiritual health, etc. I know because I used to be a (Type 2) diabetic.
Three years ago I went into a diabetic coma with a blood glucose level of 1340 -- more than twelve hundred points above normal. Despite a set of complications that included severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, two blood clots, pneumonia and four insulin shots a day, I was able to use my engineering and biochemistry background to methodically and completely wean myself off the drugs to lower my average glucose level to 88.5 mg/dl and my hemoglobin A1C to 4.4%, reversing my diabetes and requiring no drugs of any kind -- all in less than 4 months. I credit my recovery to God, the doctors and nurses, my mother, my daughter, my engineering background, and a set of unexplained accidents that guided me through his miraculous recovery.
As an engineer, I was trained to research, analyze, test, draw logical conclusions, and write technical reports based on complex engineering and machine data. Ironically, I was able to use that training to research, analyze, test and draw logical conclusions from the hundreds of clinical studies and other medical research to identify the 5 "super" foods that initiate the body's internal (biochemical) healing mechanism and the 5 "dead" foods that either make us diabetic or keep us diabetic. (I will expand upon this in future emails).
With a lot of encouragement from my daughter and various people from work, the local churches, various people in the wellness industry, and the two diabetic support groups I was running, I am trying to share my experience with as many people as possible. Hopefully it will inspire people the way I have been inspired -- by people I would never have met if it weren't for my experience with diabetes.

Take care and God bless.

Sincerely,
Engineer@DeathToDiabetes.com
www.DeathToDiabetes.com