Death to Diabetes: Reverse/Beat Type 2 Diabetes

Death to Diabetes Diet Cookbook (Ebook PDF)

2009-05-09T03:07:00.000-04:00

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Death to Diabetes Ebook PDF

2009-05-09T03:06:00.000-04:00

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Beat and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

2008-10-14T23:43:00.002-04:00

Video Clips

Natural Cure to Stop, Beat & Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

2008-09-17T12:07:00.003-04:00

So is this Death to Diabetes wellness program a natural cure for Type 2 diabetes?

Does the Death to Diabetes book provide hope?

If this is not a cure, is it a better choice than taking the drugs and facing amputation, blindness, kidney dialysis, a heart attack or a stroke?

Why was Mr. McCulley encouraged to take more insulin even when the data showed he should be cutting back?

Medical Science Perspective
According to medical science, there is no cure because Type 2 diabetes is a progressive, chronic disease that can only be treated (with medications).

Well, medical science is correct! If you treat the symptoms of a disease, you can never cure the disease. Why? Because you're only treating the symptoms and not the actual root causes of the disease.

Furthermore, if you treat the disease with high-powered drugs (which bring along their own damaging side effects), then the drugs may actually help to fuel the disease. Why? Because these drugs put a tremendous strain on your liver and kidneys. Just go to any pharmaceutical website and read the side effects of any diabetic or heart-related drug -- they all either affect the liver, the kidneys, or the gastrointestinal system.

So, if your liver and kidneys are busy fighting off the side efects of the drugs, how can your body get well? It can't! Why? Because the liver and kidneys are the two primary organs that filter your blood and remove the toxins from the air, water, and food we consume. Without this filtering, we would die very quickly.

So, from this pespective of medical science, they are 100% correct -- you can't cure Type 2 diabetes.

Engineering Science Perspective
Now, in engineering, we take a slightly different view of "disease" in machines -- we focus on what's actually causing the machine failure, and we use various engineering methodologies to analyze and determine the root causes.

Also, from an engineering perspective, we frame "the problem" a little differently than medical science. Why? Because we realize that the first critical step in solving a problem is to carefully define the problem. If you do not define the problem, you cannot solve the problem -- end of story.

So, from an engineering perspective, the problem is "a human body is defective, it's broken, it has a disease called "Type 2 diabetes".

To further understand the scope of this problem, we take a look at the following:

Pathology
Pathogenesis (at the cellular level)
Etiology
Epidemiology
Morbidity/Mortality
Endocrinology
Hematology
Critical Blood Test Parameters
Analysis of Studies
Meta analysis (across studies)

We also take a look at several engineering methodologies and tools:

Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Failure Modes, Effects and Critical Analysis (FAMECA)
Diagnostics Engineering Analysis (DEA)
Sequential Events Flow Charting/Analysis (SEFCA)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Solution Selection Analysis & Optimization (SSA&O)
Reverse Engineering (RE)
Statistical Engineering Analysis (SEA)
Current State/Desired State Gap Analysis (GA)
Mathematical Modeling & Computational Methods
System State Diagrams (SSD)
Biomedical Engineering
Stress Test Analysis (STA)

From an engineering perspective, we "see" the disease a little differently. Instead of characterizing Type 2 diabetes as a "blood sugar" disease, we see it as a disease of cellular damage -- defective cells. So, from our viewpoint, the question is very simple: "Can the cellular damage be repaired? Can the defective cells be fixed?"

Because we love detail, we took a deeper look at the cellular damage, and discovered (from all the excellent medical research and clinical studies) that a specific portion of the cells were damaged -- namely, the insulin cell receptors that recognize insulin and allow glucose to be pulled into the cells from the bloodstream.

Because these receptors are damaged, the cells can't pull in glucose from the bloodstream. So, how do we repair these receptors?

Well, since cells are made up of water, protein, fat, and saccharides, what if we provided these cells better raw materials? What if we provided these damaged cells the best proteins? the best fats? the best water? the best saccharides? Would that help? Well, it couldn't hurt!

We also took a look at the blood, and discovered that most if not all Type 2 diabetics are deficient in several key nutrients, e.g. Omega-3s, magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, CoQ10, water, amino acids, etc. In other words, the cells are suffering from a nutritional starvation.

There are thousands of studies that demonstrate the healing powers of food such as vegetables, greens, fish, legumes and plant oils, and filtered water. Interestingly, a diabetic's body is fighting inflammation, oxidative stress, and toxicity. Drugs actually cause more inflammation, oxidative stress, and toxicity, so it's clear why most diabetics can't improve their health. The good news is that certain whole foods such as broccoli, red peppers, garlic, onion and extra virgin olive oil actually fight and prevent inflammation, oxidative stress, and toxicity!

So ... if you provide the diabetic's body with these missing nutrients, is it possible that he/she can get well?

It depends upon how many years the diabetic's body has been breaking down and rotting from the inside and the overall health state of the diabetic's body. More important is the attitude of the diabetic -- if the diabetic is willing to make changes, he/she has a fighting chance.

So, how do you know the diabetic's health is improving?

From an engineering perspective, we look at a comprehensive set of data, not just blood glucose levels. We believe that the diabetic's body must improve in several critical areas, including fasting blood glucose, post-meal blood glucose, stress-test blood glucose, insulin level, blood pressure, hemoglobin A1C, weight/waist line, body composition, lipid profile (blood cholesterol), energy level, and emotional stability.

As you can see, our definion of a possible "cure" is very comprehensive. Even if medical science doesn't accept this definition, would you accept it? If your health improved in most of these areas, would you conclude that, at least, you are healthier? And, if your blood glucose levels are stable, even after you eat a piece of pizza or have a bowl of ice cream, if that isn't "cured", I don't know what is!

Note: However, because of my background as a test engineer, I believe that in order to "validate" my wellness program, I need a third-party company to perform a series of double-blind placebo-controlled tests. Any takers?

Engineer Uses Humor to Educate About Beating Type 2 Diabetes

2008-08-10T12:05:00.008-04:00

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NBC TV Interview

2008-06-12T09:49:00.009-04:00

TV Interview
NBC TV
Rochester, NY

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Radio Interviews

2008-02-19T06:12:00.008-05:00

Avon, NY WYSL 1040 AM

Health Talk Host: Dr. DiPrima
Orlando, FL Healthy Talk
Radio Host: Debra Ray

Sacramento, CA KSTE 650AM
Wide World of Health Host: Cary Nosler
Pittsburgh, PA WKHB 620 AM
AM Impact on Your Health Host: Dr. Courtney
Jacksonville, TX KJBS Radio 90.3 FM
Music and Ministry Program Host: Randy Featherstone

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2007-09-01T14:33:00.003-04:00

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Contact Information for author and diabetes educator:
E-mail: Engineer@DeathToDiabetes.com
Website: http://www.deathtodiabetes.com/
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Mailing Address: 1170 Ridge Rd. #190 Webster, NY 14580-9101

Reverse Type 2 Diabetes: Video Excerpts from Medical Conference

2007-07-15T00:17:00.000-04:00

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

Beat & Reverse Diabetes in 10 Steps: Video Excerpts

2007-05-27T13:13:00.002-04:00

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

2007-05-25T14:08:00.003-04:00

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.

Initial 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.

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

2007-05-18T11:35:00.000-04:00

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

2005-11-01T23:20:00.004-05:00

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.

Note: We will send you Version 3.0 of the book along with $150 worth of free gifts. If you purchase the book from Amazon, you will receive Version 1.0 of the book without the $150 of free gifts.

Reversing & Curing (Type 2) Diabetes - Part 2

2005-07-22T21:32:00.002-04:00

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

2005-07-22T21:07:00.002-04:00

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, clear vegetable oils, 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 and trans fats) 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, wild salmon, sardines, tuna, other fatty fish
-- Lean protein, e.g. cold-water fish, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds
-- Some (organic) whole grains, e.g. quinoa, oat, barley (but, not wheat, especially for most diabetics); freshly-ground flaxseed

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

2005-07-20T00:23:00.002-04:00

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