And what happens then with some of the health conditions, the diabetes and high blood pressure?

So the diabetes actually went away really fast, probably nine months.

Wow.

I got my A1C down to 4.6.

That's incredible.

For anyone, not alone, someone who's had diabetes.

And so it was funny when I first went to my family doctor, he said, diabetes is forever.

You're going to have to manage this rest of your life.

And I came back like that nine months later and he goes, you're no longer a diabetic.

I said, you told me it was forever.

And he goes, I don't usually have patients that do what you've done.

That's amazing.

Hello and welcome to Pursuing Health.

I'm Dr. Julie Fouche, family physician and former CrossFit Games athlete.

Here, I bring you information and inspiration to help bridge the gap between fitness and medicine and

support your journey toward your health yourself.

This episode is one of a series of Pursuing Health stories.

Here, I feature the inspiring stories of regular everyday people who fused lifestyle to overcome some incredible health challenges.

In this week's episode, I share a conversation that I had with Scott Switzer, who openly shares his story of physical and mental transformation through CrossFit.

I first met Scott at his CrossFit level one many years ago.

And I've seen him at almost every CrossFit Games Central East regional event that I've competed at.

Scott lost nearly 250 pounds and reversed his diabetes with the help of his neighbor, his family and his CrossFit community.

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