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“Diabetic No More: The Daniel Howard Weight Loss Journey” by Elissa Gabrielle
We live in a society that condemns us if we are overweight and also ridicules us if we are faced with dilemmas concerning our health. There is so much information to be gained, absorbed, digested and shared when it comes to health and fitness and plenty of it is misleading. While we are responsible for our personal health, it doesn’t help that misinformation runs rampant and in competition with sound facts and advice.
Daniel Howard, originally from Jersey City, New Jersey and a wonderful father to four beautiful children; Justin, Jennifer, Jazmine and Jordyn and devoted husband, not only found his way through the madness, he rid his body of Diabetes and shed over 120 pounds in the process!
Upon preparing for a routine annual physical, Daniel’s doctors informed him that after reviewing his blood work, it was determined that his fasting glucose was too high. He was diagnosed with diabetes at that time.
The news was devastating to Daniel because he witnessed the trials and tribulations his very own father had endured as a result of having diabetes.
Daniel did not want his children to witness what he witnessed throughout his life watching his father suffer with the deadly disease.
Daniel prayed to God and asked God for guidance. God answered Daniel’s prayers by giving him the strength and courage to tackle this life-battle and emerge victorious.
I asked Daniel some questions about his journey and not only was he candid and forth coming, he was inspirational with his testimony.
When did you realize you needed to lose weight? I went to the doctor for annual checkup. Blood work indicated that I was a diabetic.
Was there a concern for your health? Yes. My father had diabetes and took insulin shots. I did not want to go through that with a young family.