I help people with diabetes improve blood sugars on a plant based diet Fears: 1) blood sugar spikes 2) understanding what to eat 3) cooking 4) going out to eat 5) family and friends not understanding your food choices Worries: 1) Money to afford food 2) blood sugar levels are on a rollercoaster 3) being judged for eating a whole food plant based diet 4) eating the wrong foods 5) being hospitalized Goals: 1) weight loss 2) reverse disease progression 3) A1c 6.5 or less 4) off medications 5) no crazy blood sugar rollercoasters 6) more energy Dreams: 1) controlling diabetes not letting it control you 2) freedom to travel 3) ability to eat fruit 4) to walk into a whole food plant based no oil no added sugar bakery and eat with no worries 5) thriving on a vegan diet