"I hate my diabetic medicine!"

That was my response to the opening question that Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist Dana Zachary asked “Why are you here?” on my first visit to Draelos Metabolic Center. And that's exactly why I had asked to see a specialist.

I had put on a documented 100 pounds since changing to that diabetic medicine and knew that it was not helping me at all.

Yes, my blood glucose numbers were better, but my life was in shambles. I was barely walking - even with a cane. I’d experienced 3 major falls that year and I was miserable. This was not my retirement plan! I had reached a point where I decided to take control.

I think that moment is of great importance for me. I had just been through seven years of serving as caregiver to my mother. Her passing and my return to independence gave me the chance to think “it's my turn.” So, I turned the focus to myself and my health.

Here are a  few quotes from our patients on the people who work at Draelos Metabolic.

"I can honestly say that I have never been to a more friendly Physican's office. Everyone that I had contact with was extremely attentive and supportive. I have already recommended this business to others." 

"The staff was great!!! They were nice, polite, and had a great bedside manner. Keep up the great job!!" 

"Professional, friendly environment with caregivers that truly seemed to listen and care about your satisfaction. Great experience and would encourage anyone to try their weight loss the clinic!!!" 

"It was more than I hoped for!"

"At 58, I'm training for my first half marathon"

Dean Manning has gained control of his diabetes, but in January of 2011 he hit a plateau in weight loss.

Although Dean was working with a personal trainer and seemed to do everything right, the pounds on the scale were just not budging.

A provider at Draelos Metabolic Center challenged Dean to try SenseWear, an armband that is worn for 7 days during daily activities and sleep, and allows a simple, hassle-free way to take a short-term peek at your metabolism.

Deborah's Success Story

“At 55 years of age and over 380 pounds, I came to Draelos Metabolic Center not knowing how this would work.”

Meet Deborah. She came to Draelos Metabolic Center in July 2011, after numerous attempts at weight loss. She lost 20 pounds within two weeks.

"I have been on plenty of diets in my lifetime, but nothing has worked as well as this,” Deborah enthused.