Turning the Tide: A Patient’s Journey from Diabetes Risk to Thriving Health

Our patient's results: Orginal results show diabetic range, now out of that range, high cholesterol- lowered, siginfically lowered triglycerides, and lipid panel after 3 months of care, and with out medications.

Many people come to us knowing something isn’t right with their health—but often, they don’t realize just how much is at stake. This was the case for one of our patients, who initially sought care for hypothyroidism and weight loss. What they didn’t know was that their health was on the verge of a major crisis.

Their initial lab work was eye-opening: an A1C of 7.9% (a diabetic level), high cholesterol, and high triglycerides. If left unaddressed, they were heading toward serious complications like cardiovascular disease and worsening metabolic dysfunction. What this patient—and so many others—didn’t realize is that these markers can be improved, often without medications, through targeted lifestyle changes and functional medicine.

Uncovering the Root Cause

Unlike standard lab panels, our comprehensive functional medicine testing includes over 75 markers, giving us a clear picture of what’s really happening in the body. One of the biggest revelations? This patient’s hypothyroidism wasn’t just an isolated issue—it was Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition in which the body attacks its own thyroid. Unfortunately, their primary care provider had not run the full thyroid panel that we do, which includes eight essential markers to pinpoint the exact cause of thyroid dysfunction.

But the discoveries didn’t stop there. This patient had never been tested for A1C before, meaning they had no idea they were already in the diabetic range. And they weren’t alone—more than 96 million Americans have prediabetes, yet over 80% don’t know they have it. This lack of awareness can lead to diabetes, heart disease, and more if not addressed early.

A Functional Approach to Healing

Armed with knowledge, this patient took control of their health with a strategic, personalized plan. Through our functional medicine approach, they: ✅ Learned how to balance blood sugar using diet and lifestyle changes ✅ Used a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to understand how different foods affected their blood sugar ✅ Removed gluten, a key inflammatory trigger in their case, to reduce autoimmune activity ✅ Focused on real, nutrient-dense foods instead of the processed, sugar-laden Standard American Diet

Transformational Results

The results speak for themselves. After committing to their health journey, this patient achieved: 🔥 A1C dropped from 7.9% to 5.8%—no longer in the diabetic range! 🔥 Blood pressure returned to normal 🔥 Thyroid function improved, allowing them to lower their medication 🔥 Lost 48 lbs as a natural side effect of healing their body 🔥 Gained better energy, improved digestion, and an overall renewed sense of health

When they followed up with their primary care doctor and specialist, the results were met with amazement. They had successfully reversed their diabetes risk, improved their cardiovascular health, and achieved sustainable weight loss—all through functional medicine, not medication.

Why Functional Medicine Works

The conventional healthcare model often treats symptoms instead of addressing root causes. Many doctors only check for diabetes when symptoms become severe. They don’t test full thyroid panels, missing key autoimmune markers. And they rarely offer real food-based solutions to correct metabolic dysfunction. But at Thrive, we dig deeper.

With over 88% of Americans suffering from metabolic dysfunction (obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or abnormal cholesterol), the truth is most chronic illnesses can be prevented or reversed through lifestyle changes. But you can’t fix what you don’t know. That’s why comprehensive testing and functional medicine guidance are essential for long-term health.

Your Next Step

This patient’s journey is proof that you have the power to change your health trajectory. Whether you’re struggling with weight, low energy, blood sugar imbalances, thyroid issues, hormones, or autoimmune conditions, we can help.

📅 Schedule a Free Health Consultation Today and get a customized plan to prevent disease, improve energy, and thrive for life. Visit Thrive Functional Health to get started.

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This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all healthcare concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a healthcare professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.