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Note: Since Facebook does not archive these testimonials and feedback, we have lost quite a few of them. Consequently, in late March 2011, we decided to start archiving copies of these comments so that they were not lost and would be available to the public. In addition, it appears that you may not be able to see all of the comments unless you are Friends of the person providing the comment.

"My husband was diagnosed on August 27th and they put him on metformin. On September 6th, we started the DTD plan and in about a month, the Dr. took him off the Metformin because his readings were so good. His fasting bg is almost always around ...95 (except for this morning it was 101 -I'm thinking because of the sweet potatoes last night). And like I said before, his 2 hr. post meal readings are under 120 and lately they have been under 110.

When he was first diagnosed, his A1C was 11.7 and the Dr. said that they wanted to "try" the Metformin but that they believed that he would end up on insulin. The Dr. told us that he would never take my hubby off of the meds and a little over one month later, he took my hubby off the meds."

   Christa Guin

November 17, 2011:
    Anonymous

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November 16, 2011:
   NurseJennifer Johnson

November 6, 2011:

   Margaret Dalziel

October 3, 2011:

"I bought the DTD book and followed the diet. I was already a vegetarian, so I eliminated cereal for breakfast with the milk, certain whole wheat bread(one to two slices a week) and no cheese. I do not like a lot of eggs like it suggested in the diet, but even so my morning blood sugar has gone from a steady 150 morning fasting reading, to 124! Amazing! In only two weeks!!! I only need to loose ten pounds. I had already lost fifty pounds in the last four years. This book gave me the key to get rid of type 2 diabetes forever!!! I know I am on my way to getting rid of the last prescription drug that I am currently taking. Education is the key here and I have used self education to improve my health and get rid of six prescriptions drugs with only one more to get rid of. I am so excited I found this website! Thank you -- this is what I have been praying for!"

   Lana Fultz

September 27, 2011:
"April 25, 2011 - 205 lbs., A1c 7.7
Sept. 14, 2011 - 185 lbs., A1c 6.3
Thanks DeWayne."
  Mike Miller   

It was a pleasure speaking to you on the phone a few days ago. I just received your book, excited on learning and implementing your protocol to reverse this ugly disease. I've had t2 diabetes for 20 years...I hope it's not too late to reverse it and it's related complications. Good luck in spreading out this information to the rest of the world...
   Ron Roldan

September 9, 2011:

"Leslie, if I had kept eating the diet the dr gave me, I would still be fat and my A1C score would not be 5.0. The diet medical people promote from the American Diabetes Association is killing a lot of people. I tried that diet when I was first diagnosed and nothing changed. It was depressing. Aunt Peggy needs to eat the Death to Diabetes diet and then she will see some changes. And she will feel great, too.

I lost 10 lbs the first month, so that really motivated me to keep going. Down 32 lbs now. And one does not have to be a "diabetic" for this diet. It's healthy for anyone."

"I got the Death to Diabetes book (thanks to Erin) and am enjoying reading and learning so much about eating the right foods. I am not a diabetic but heading in that direction!! I lost 7 lbs the first week, feel better and have more energy!!!"

September 5, 2011:
"I feel the same way..... Thanks so much to DeWayne McCulley and all his efforts to make a sick country well."
   Frances L. Gillen 

September 4, 2011:
   Christine Piper Justice

September 1, 2011:
"Kathlee, at Easter, when Diagnosed with the big D, I went veggie overnight and I now try to eat as much raw as I can get my hands on, including loads of fresh veg, seeds and nuts, (unprocessed). I also bought the DTD book. As a technical sort of guy, DTD gave me a good grounding in what's good and bad and WHY. It sort of gave me direction and focus. So I have tried to keep to the middle ground of both methods (RAW & the DTD way). My 3 month HB1aC dropped massively and the weight has come off so I can now exercise much better, talking up that silly sport of running (fast walking in my case) which I hate, but I know and can see its doing me good. So for me veggie/raw when I can, avoid as many processed foods and exercise is working, oh yeah and cutting out the obvious high carbs that I guess we all love. Just go as best you can and make the very best choices you can at any one give time..."
     Lyn Evans

August 30, 2011:
"Read Death to Diabetes, by DeWayne McCulley. I used the info in it and my A1C score went from 10.1 to 5.0. Meds have been cut and I am still doing really great. My dr is astounded. Just taking DRUGS will kill diabetics. Read the book."
   Erin St. Clair Shreve

August 29, 2011:
"I watched a clip from a documentary "Simply Raw" about reversing diabetes by adopting a vegan raw food diet. Claimed people were off insulin in as little as three days. I've seen tremendous improvement by adopting DTD lifestyle tips, superfoods, but still eat eggs, chicken, etc. What are your thoughts about going vegan, raw, etc., to ensure complete reversal? Thanks!"
    Anonymous

August 27, 2011:
"Hello, all. I've ran out of meds (I have been following the DTD plan and have cut back tremendously on my many medications). I can't get a refill until my next appt. with my endocrinologist (I was in Africa for a few months so I missed an appt; thus the doctor's office will not refill until my appt. on Tuesday). In any event, i am wondering if there is anything I can do -- other than continuing to follow the DTD plan -- to manage my blood glucose levels. I have not reached the point where I do not need the meds. Thanks."
    Barbara Asante   

August 25, 2011:
"I have been with the DTD since June 1, 2011, Have lost 17 lbs, have lots of new energy, feel great,... all by eating real LIVE food. trying to not eat any DEAD... food. then the reward comes. great BG readings! Thanks for all your help. I had my first Zumba class last evening. I lasted to whole 45 mins. for me....that is great!!!"   
   Christine Piper Justice 

August 23, 2011:
"My kids do not understand why my favorite breakfast is now an egg white omlette and a large bowl of steamed spinach with olive oil and a dash of vinegar and salt. Yummmm."
   Cari Curtis Horton   

"Congratulations Cari...we got the book, Bill is now reading it and the kids keep asking if we eat anything but vegetables."
   Kandie Kunzler 

August 22, 2011:
"I have been on this program for only one month. Went to the doctor last week. Lost 15 lbs. Got blood work back today. A1c was at 6.4 in Jan. and is now 5.6! Yeah! Tryglycerides were 265 and are now 217. HDL from 25 to 28. LDL from 155 to 143. Headed in the right direction! Very excited!"  
   Cari Curtis Horton 

August 20, 2011:
"Hooray!! New A1C reading is 5.0, down from 5.2 in March (and WAY down from 10.1 in October!!)!!! Death to Diabetes is WORKING!!!!!"
   Erin St. Clair Shreve

"A lot of people are asking me what I am doing to have lost over 30 lbs since November. This explains it: (will also help non diabetics):

Death to Diabetes: Reverse & Beat Type 2 Diabetes: The 5 "Dead" Foods

"Well I got my results yesterday after 3 months of juicing and eating alot of what Mr. McCulley ate during his battle, my A1C went from 10 to 6 in just 3 months, took my blood sugar before bed time and it was at 71, wasnt sure if I should take my insulin so, I cut my insulin dose in half and only took 10 units. Hoping the next visit my A1C will be even lower and can hopefully just take pills from now on, thanks to Death to Diabetes.""

"And also the wit of his daughter, Cynthia....and the invisible hand of the divine. This is one of the stories of how LOVE can move mountains."

"This is simply amazing! This has got to be the BEST book ever written on type 2 diabetes, and the author is telling people on the radio NOT to buy his book! He just wants people to follow the program on his website for free!

"If it weren't for Mr. McCulley's mother, we would not know about "Death to Diabetes", probably the greatest book written on Type 2 diabetes!

Yes, Kelly, the LOVE of his mother and his daughter saved this man's life.  And, yes, his daughter is amazing: The apple doesn't fall from the tree. :-)

August 5, 2011:

Question: "Kelly, between Simply Raw (30 Days Raw Challenge) and DeWayne's book, which is better?"
Answer: "If you want a more complete understanding of diabetes, logical and scientific way to reverse diabetes type 2 without wrecking your brain (DeWayne has done all that research and thinking for you), I highly recommend DeWayne's books, flow charts and products. I have not seen any other author who has given so much life-saving info and reference materials for the kind of price he's set for DEATH TO DIABETES (there are actually 2 products, the book and the DVD). DeWayne's info is just phenomenal because he's done something that the experts said was impossible. If you want to eat better, healthier, both products educate people on how to eat more LIVING foods. The 30 Days Raw Challenge DVDs are also for those who have little time to cook."

"Barbara, the book is hard to put down! Since I already know most of the recipes part (I first learned of this through the Rave Diet which is living vegan foods by Mike Anderson), I jumped right into DeWayne's story (how several "accidents" helped him to survive the dangerous stages where he could have died at any of those times). If he had went back to sleep (the morning after feeling numbness in his feet), he could have died in his sleep as well!

The book reveals the 7 most common myths about diabetes, food addiction, etc. (I just learned yesterday that durian, although a superfood, is not recommended to diabetes here. If DeWayne could talk about the impact of Asian fruits on diabetes, that could be included in a future version of the book.) While most holistic books do not advocate use of microwave ovens, DeWayne mentioned one use of it for food.

The book also talks about detoxification and has a lot of tips on what sort of questions or info diabetic patients should tell/ask their doctors. One part of the book I really like are the wellness protocols for eye diseases, diseases of the nerves and brains, cardiovascular disease, etc. This is because being healthy is not about being healthy in one part. It's health on all planes: mentally, emotionally and physically. There's also a list of websites to find LIVING foods. The back of the book are recipes, and a glossary of words to help you find the info you want quickly. I have Gabriel Cousenns' diabetes book as well for comparison, but I'd have to put Cousenns' book as #2. DTD is #1."

"Thank you DeWayne! I too don't feel it is alright to be living with Diabetes. I don't feel it is ok to increase the number of beds in hospitals (something that one of our local politicians feel is a "must-do"). It should be the other way round, ie. to reduce the number of people living with diabetes or any disease (or dying from preventable hazards). You proved that a book that did not look like the others could appeal because of the information in it (and the tools that came along with the book), and not just how the book looks. And the book does look a lot more serious than the other health books, because it gives serious information."

"Oh yes but I love your "madness" and how methodical and yet how you made your materials so easy to read! There's still so much to read and absorb and I am enjoying it so much.

I look forward to your iPhone/Android Apps! I am SURE they will be better than some of those calorie-counters, which in my personal view, isn't very helpful! With the meal plans you have devised, who needs to be spending time counting calories? I love your list of LIVING versus DEAD food!"

"Thank you DeWayne! Yours is truly an inspiring story... I also LOVE your humour and about the journey you took since the day you woke up feeling your feet "rubbery", your book is very hard to put down!"

   Kelly Kc

July 30, 2011:
"Thank you DeWayne, it's working :-)"
   Kenneth Doyle

July 29, 2011:
I must admit that the Death to Diabetes Office has a great staff. Mr. DeWayne McCulley hires really caring people.

"Death to Diabetes (authored by Mr. DeWayne McCulley):
Great book. Great story. Unbelievable mother. Smart daughter. Great man.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ECUOu2rFto

Share with your family, friends, and co-workers -- tell the world."
   Dr. James Reddick

July 23, 2011:
"I have lost 30 Lbs in the last 4 months with raw foods and juicing with my new juicer. Exercising 3 times a week and reading all the information in the death to diabetes books. I have gone from 2 shots a day to only 25 units once a day. My next doctors visit is in 4 weeks and I cant wait to see what my a1c will be. Next step get off the insulin. I want to lose 20 to 25 more lbs, and I will be healthier than I have been in many years. Love death to diabetes and all of the information provided in the book."
   Marc Mead

July 22, 2011:
"I have just purchased the weight loss book and will have it printed today. I can't weight to read it, but I must say that I do agree with Sandi and Mr. McCulley about eliminating most animal products. I have gone semi-vegetarian for 2 weeks now and I have noticed a big difference in my weight and how I feel. I was diagnosed with asthma 1-1/2 years ago and I haven't had to use my inhaler in 2 weeks. The juicing helps a lot and I've noticed it fills you up in between meals. Can't wait to read the whole book!"
   Katricia Kelly

"I AGREE!!! Mr. McCulley is providing a great service I purchased the weight loss book and had it printed, will pick it up today. I have told quite a few people about Mr. McCulley, but nobody has followed up on his website or books/program. I am not a diabetic, but it does run in our family as you mentioned about African Americans and I don't plan on getting it. If you are overweight and a non-diabetic his books are still extremely helpful. I highly recommend them to all people."  
   Katricia Kelly

July 13, 2011:
"4 years ago I bought a dozen books. DeWayne Mcculley's books was far and away the best - and I've enjoyed perfect health for over 3 years as a result (along with some of my own ENGINEERING). Please do encourage your patients to read his work. Information of what to change and why is foundational to overcomming the emotional and habitual challenges involved."
   Elliott Reitz

"Being well 3 years after! I NOW have no limits on what I can eat either. Perfect health is a blessing and you can get there too!
4 years ago my average bs was 350. 3 months of atkins like diet got below a 30year-prognosis goal of bs< 150. But from there applying the DTD live/dead foods and "calories awareness" - restored my FULL HEALTH including blood sugar (avg 100), blood pressure (from 155/90 to now 115/75), and weight (240 to now 175 at 5'8").
I like this weight which I think is carrying about 20 lbs of fat - because I like gorging-big-meals and skipping meals. My super-thin friends need small snacks/meals all day. I don't - and instead tend to skip meals - and eat like I used to before I got fat and blood sugar challenged.
I believe my healthy body can now "properly" process a much wider selection of foods without cell-damage, Type-2, high BP/BS and weight gains. I do still watch my weight via "calories awareness" but have also opened up my aperture of food-choices including many "dead foods" (beer too) for the last 2 years.
Good health really is a blessing too. Thanks again DeWayne!"
    Elliott Reitz

July 5, 2011:
"Two Cakes in the break room and I choose to have cabbage and almonds. Feels great. And the Icing used to be my weakness. Thanks to DeWayne McCulley again thanks for the help and info." 
   Christine Piper Justice

"I understand Christine. I drove past 4 ice cream cone stands on a shopping trip. I would say, oh no, we are going by another one. I also thanked GOD and DeWayne. Good luck."
   Frances Gillen

July 1, 2011:
"My book came in the mail yesterday, just in time for a long weekend. I have been following his plan without (web info) the book for one month today and have lost 10 lbs and my BS has droped to 109 with no meds for 30 days. Feeling great. Lots of engergy. WOW. THANK YOU!!!!! for sharing all your info to help us, in a way that is understandable."
  Christine Piper Justice

June 28, 2011:
"I've been watching your chatter going back & forth with Christene. Frankly, I'm not much of a facebook fan so I'm answering via email. It took me about 12 days to get over the carb cravings and about 5 - 7 weeks to consistently achieve the kind of numbers I wanted. But, everyone's situation is unique. It isn't one size fits all. I suspect it all depends on how much work is required at the outset. But, just as Christine said - you must read the book. I thought I new exactly how to eat right prior to reading that book. But, I was very, very wrong. I think the book is a get healthy through nutrition book vs a diet or how to beat diabetes book. I think Dewaye's get healthy process would allow the average person to beat a whole lot of diseases - including diabetes. Obviously, I'm a believer.
Here's a tip = my 2 doctors (civilian & VA) both thought it was hogwash as well until I walked in one day to take my physical and they looked at all my numbers. Put, it this way - both of their head nurses asked for a copy of Dewayne's book.
Best Wishes & Good Luck."
   Ron Kurimsky - retired in Myrtle Beach, SC

June 27, 2011:
"I've accomplished gaining control over my health challenges - its time for me to share what I did - while recognizing where credit is due Dewayne's book pointed me in the right direction and armed me with important tools/technique."

"I reversed my T2 completely - over 3 years ago. I just joined this group today - and am very glad DeWayne is still helping others. There is a lot of resistance to this information from the mainstreme medial and pharma community - at least it seems to me. Try my self-intro post above for more. And may God bless your efforts like he did mine!"
  Elliott Reitz

"I recommend the book! It gave me the key wisdom of getting ahead of T2. Once I got that good enough the same sorts of things and my newfound diet awarness I dropped 70lbs and am 100% recovered. I bought over 20 books on this topic and DeWayne's book is the ONLY book on this subject that I recommend. DeWayne's book shines a better light on Weight loss - via nutrition priority."

"I'm new here but read DeWayne's book 3 years ago, recovered my BS from 417 to below 150 in 3 months, and then reduced my weight by 70lbs. DeWayne's wisdom was a key to my personal success. I've shared more about me recently on a Drudge retort thread too. I referenced DeWayne's book there and came here while looking up the reference. http://www.drudge.com/news/145546/type-2-diabetes-can-reversed. Thanks again DeWayne! You're sharing in public your research and ideas helped me to saved my own life! THANK YOU!""
   Elliott Reitz

"DeWayne's staff was interested and shared nice emails with me a few times a couple years ago - the support to those in need is beyond an authors duty and DeWayne is a modern hero! God bless you DeWayne!"
   Elliott Reitz

"Good luck Martín. I read a whole bunch of books and web pages. DeWayne's engineering - applied testing gave me the tools. I bought 1000s of test-strips and it all started fitting together - just like DeWayne did - sound engineering practices to optimize a complex system. Test, experiment, evaluate, make new tests, evaluate, etc. Via Con Dios!"
   Elliott Reitz