Lyndon Wissart is a Professional Chef for more than 30 years of experience in all types of establishments, tasting and eating all types of food. He has worked in many high-profile hotels and restaurants throughout London, including the Savoy Hotel;
In October 2015, his life changed as he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and he was in the red zone - the danger zone with all the symptoms. He was offered medication but he declined it.
He has written the book "The Inspired Diabetic", an account of how he fought and then reversed his Type 2 diabetes in 105 days without prescribed medication using natural methods.
His book is about Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Fitness Exercise and Diabetes as he believes that his story would be of interest to many people around the world.
According to the current UK statistics, people from a BAME background have a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Additionally, the people of African Caribbean decent are 3 times as much likely to develop and be put on medication for this disease.
His blood sugar level-reversing journey, which is amazing-
October 2015, his HbA1c level was 92 mmol/mol
His Blood Glucose Level was 15.9
In November, 25 days later it was down to 77 mmol/mol
In December, 28 days later it was down to 60 mmol/mol
On the 1st February, 2016 his HbA1c Level went down to 41 mmol/mol
And On the 29th of February, his HbA1c was 39 mmol/mol
8th June, his HbA1c level was 38 mmol/mol
19th October, 2016 his HbA1c level was 36 mmol/mol
This was achieved naturally without prescribed medication.
KnowingWhoYouAre is a health podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth through positive mindset, maintaining physical and mental health in times of crisis and reflecting inspirational life lessons through the shared experiences of people who have experienced life in its several dimensions and also through talks with experts in particular discipline and field of interest who can explain and clarify question related to health and wellbeing.
What we discuss with LYNDON WISSART:
00:00 Intro
01:45 How he first found out about his Type 2 Diabetes
06:00 Effects of diabetes
09:45 Rationale behind refusing traditional medicine for diabetes
10:57 Types of diabetes
22:25 What caused him to be a Type 2 diabetic
27:24 His resilience in fighting back his diabetes
34:52 What inspired him to write his book about his journey as a diabetic
40:00 What helps people to develop their inner determination and resilience
43:24 How to resist the temptation of food that is harmful for us
44:35 How he detoxifies his body after tasting all the food as a five star chef
45:46 His community work to aware people of diabetes
48:49 How inspires his family members to be healthy eaters
54:09 His advice for people who are at risk of developing symptoms of diabetes
57:07 His healthy-food advice for low income families
59:00 His advice of physical and mental activities for overall wellbeing
01:04:50 Details of Lyndon Wissart's first book and how to get his assistance if required.
