Revero helped Shelley overcome prediabetes at 60 and avoid medications

From Fear to Empowerment: How a Keto-Carnivore Diet and Revero Helped Me Overcome Prediabetes

‍‍Facing a Family Legacy of Diabetes‍

At 60 years old, I consider myself very fit and lean, especially for my age. Diabetes has always been a concern for my family—my mother’s battle ended with a leg amputation and, eventually, her passing due to diabetes-related complications. When pre-diabetes emerged in my life at the age of 59, I knew I had to act quickly.

I chose the keto-carnivore approach with absolute commitment. Despite eating zero carbs, my HbA1c paradoxically got worse, fluctuating between 5.9 and 6.2. My regular doctor told me to "quit eating candy and cookies and lose some weight," although I’m 5’5” and 97 pounds and have never been a regular candy or cookie eater. This lack of understanding left me uncertain about my health choices and eroded my confidence in my doctor’s partnership.

‍A Turning Point with Revero‍

That’s when I found Revero—a decision that transformed my personal health journey. I was paired with an outstanding care team: Francesca Orlando as my coach and Dr. Camilla Petersen as my physician. Together, they helped me monitor and interpret my A1c and lipid changes through the lens of a very low carbohydrate diet. Their insights into all the factors affecting glucose levels were both understandable and encouraging; plus, they were always available to answer my questions.

Eight months into following the keto-carnivore lifestyle with Revero’s support, we determined I am likely one of those individuals with a falsely elevated A1c. Every other marker pointed to strong metabolic health. Without my care team’s guidance, I might be on Metformin and Statins today—mistakenly believing my situation would worsen without medication.

Instead, I am filled with genuine gratitude for the validation, confidence, and empowerment Revero has given me. Now, I have the tools and knowledge to advocate for myself on my journey toward optimal health.

And of course, I can’t forget Dr. Baker! I attended every Tuesday night Q&A session with him; the insights he shared were invaluable, and his passion for helping others is evident. What I learned from Revero far exceeded my expectations. I am truly blessed and thankful.

‍A Message for Others on Their Health Journey‍

To anyone struggling or feeling lost in their health journey: I wholeheartedly recommend Revero. There's a lot of information out there—some of it inaccurate—and every BODY is different. Revero helped me find what works for me. Thank you again!