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John and Brenda’s Story
John and Brenda’s story: Controlling diabetes with blood sugar management
Married 32 years, John and Brenda Goins spent most of their lives battling diabetes, John with type 1 and Brenda with type 2. Managing their blood sugar levels was a lifelong struggle for the couple, which hit a turning point when John needed a kidney transplant.
After the transplant, John’s surgeons insisted that he get his blood sugar in check. About two years ago, John made his first appointment at Henry Ford Hospital, home to one of the largest insulin pump programs in the country.
In the Division of Endocrinology, Henry Ford certified nurse practitioner Kelly Mann worked with John. She determined that an insulin pump was the best option to help him manage his blood sugar.
After going with John to all of his appointments, Brenda asked Kelly if she could help with managing her type 2 diabetes. With Kelly’s help, Brenda now uses medication to control her insulin levels.
The improved blood sugar control has resulted in major, healthy lifestyle changes for both Brenda and John. Brenda recently joined a gym, and the couple is working together to lose weight through diet and exercise. The results have been great.
"I feel so much better, and my husband’s blood sugar is the best it’s ever been," says Brenda.
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After the transplant, John’s surgeons insisted that he get his blood sugar in check. About two years ago, John made his first appointment at Henry Ford Hospital, home to one of the largest insulin pump programs in the country.
In the Division of Endocrinology, Henry Ford certified nurse practitioner Kelly Mann worked with John. She determined that an insulin pump was the best option to help him manage his blood sugar.
After going with John to all of his appointments, Brenda asked Kelly if she could help with managing her type 2 diabetes. With Kelly’s help, Brenda now uses medication to control her insulin levels.
The improved blood sugar control has resulted in major, healthy lifestyle changes for both Brenda and John. Brenda recently joined a gym, and the couple is working together to lose weight through diet and exercise. The results have been great.
"I feel so much better, and my husband’s blood sugar is the best it’s ever been," says Brenda.