Defeat Diabetes member success stories 2023

✔ Lives changed.

We're proud to showcase the stories of our members.

From improved blood glucose management to better quality sleep, reduced joint pain to type 2 diabetes remission, the results are life-changing.

How members are changing their lives

Inspirational stories. Incredible results.

Long-term type 2 diabetes

We've heard remarkable success stories from Defeat Diabetes members who have been living with type 2 diabetes for a decade or longer. They tell us of better management of blood glucose levels, weight loss, reduction in medication, and for some, remission from type 2 diabetes.

"How I reversed 20 years of type 2 diabetes in just four months."

HbA1c

  • 8.0 down to 6.2

Weight loss

  • 16.5 kg
Read Bill's story

"I can finally eat the foods I avoided for decades."

HbA1c

  • 7.8 down to 5.9

Weight loss

  • 7 kg
Read Colin's story

"I’m Sri Lankan - here’s how giving up rice saved my life."

HbA1c

  • 6.1 down to 5.8

Weight loss

  • N/A
Read Maryse's story

"For the first time, I actually believe I’ll keep the weight off."

HbA1c

  • Down to 5.6

Weight loss

  • 22 kg
Read Mick's story

Weight loss

According to recent research, a low carb diet is more effective for weight loss than low calorie. Many members following the Defeat Diabetes Low Carb Program have experienced significant weight loss that they've found easy to accomplish and sustainable.

"My doctor has stopped my blood pressure meds and halved my cholesterol medication."

HbA1c

  • 6.5 down to 5.5

Weight loss

  • 30 kg
Read Karen's story

“My GP said diabetes was for life; 3 months later I was in remission"

HbA1c

  • 7 down to 5.4

Weight loss

  • 18 kg
Read Steve's story

"Have faith that it really is possible to change your life."

HbA1c

  • 8.3 down to 5.5

Weight loss

  • 19 kg
Read Bruce's story

"For the first time, I actually believe I’ll keep the weight off."

HbA1c

  • Down to 5.6

Weight loss

  • 22 kg
Read Mick's story

"It started with a bowl of chips after dinner; then, I got the diagnosis I dreaded."

HbA1c

  • 6.2 down to 5.9

Weight loss

  • 23 kg
Read Melinda's story

"I’m going to France but I won’t be having a croissant. Here’s why."

HbA1c

  • 7.9 down to 5.8

Weight loss

  • 25 kg
Read Michelle's story

"Changing what I eat, not how much I eat, has been a revelation. I now look better and I feel better."

HbA1c

  • 8.7 down to 5.8

Weight loss

  • 11 kg
Read Sue's story

"I sleep better, my sugar cravings are gone and I no longer snore. It’s life-changing!"

HbA1c

  • 20 down to 5

Weight loss

  • 30 kg
Read David's story

"Defeat Diabetes has completely changed my life… I am living proof it works!"

HbA1c

  • 8.4 down to 5.7

Weight loss

  • 20 kg
Read Tina's story

"I feel a lot better, a lot stronger and I can see that it's making a big difference."

HbA1c

  • Ongoing

Weight loss

  • Ongoing
Read Stephen's story

"If you feel like you're not being supported or listened to, don't take no as an answer."

HbA1c

  • 8.8 down to 5.1

Weight loss

  • 17 kg
Read Michael's story

Other health benefits

It's common to experience additional health benefits when following a low carb lifestyle. These benefits can include relief from achy joints, improved sleep quality, a return of vision and even better mental health. We think those are pretty worthwhile side-effects!

"I do love carbs, but I don't miss carbs at all. My brain fog is gone, I have more energy. I'm a new person!"

HbA1c

  • 11.1 down to 5.7

Weight loss

  • 19 kg
Read Toni's story

"I used to have that 3 pm crash and feel like I needed chocolate just to get through the day."

HbA1c

  • 6.7 down to 5.8

Weight loss

  • 9 kg
Read Sadjana's story

“Your diabetes needs to be treated like a food intolerance to carbohydrates.”

HbA1c

  • 6.9 down to 5.5

Weight loss

  • 15.5 kg
Read Sharon's story

"It's simple, not complicated. You're not counting calories, just eating sensibly."

HbA1c

  • 7.6 down to 5.3

Weight loss

  • 26 kg
Read Shane's story

"I chose my hard—and reversed type 2 diabetes at 41" - Raelene's story

HbA1c

  • 7.7 down to 5.6

Weight loss

  • 8 kg
Read Raelene's story

"I've always trained and been healthy, weight was never an issue, so pre-diabetes was a shock."

HbA1c

  • Down to 4.1

Weight loss

  • 5.9 kg
Read Rachael's story

"Ditching carbs has helped me to walk again"

HbA1c

  • 7.8 down to 5.8

Weight loss

  • 13 kg
Read Paul's story

"Defeat Diabetes has been life-changing and I’m so grateful I discovered it."

HbA1c

  • 7.2 down to 6.1

Weight loss

  • 12 kg
Read Pamela's story

"I feel like I’m 20 years old again, I have so much energy, and I sleep solidly through the night."

HbA1c

  • 12.2 down to 5.3

Weight loss

  • 16 kg
Read Neil's story

"After going low carb my husband tells me I’m getting younger!"

HbA1c

  • 6.2 down to 5.3

Weight loss

  • 21 kg
Read Lucille's story

"As a nurse, I’ve seen it all; it starts with a toe off, then a foot. Don't think it won't happen to you."

HbA1c

  • 6.5 down to 5.9

Weight loss

  • 9 kg
Read Kate's story
All Success Stories

2 in 3 members were able to return to non-diabetes blood glucose levels.

Our 2025 member survey uncovered some amazing results...

Read the latest stats from members
87%
IMPROVED GLYCAEMIC CONTROL
93%
lost weight (10 KG ON AVERAGE!)
35%
reduced or stopped MEDICATION
82%
REDUCED THEIR WAISTLINE

Self-reported results from 562 members in the Defeat Diabetes 2025 survey.

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You'll love Defeat Diabetes if you...

  • Want to improve your blood glucose levels
  • Want to lose weight
  • Want to sleep better
  • Want less achy, stiff joints
  • Want to take less diabetes medications (or none at all!)
  • Want better mental health and overall happiness
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