Sallisaw Church Hosts Diabetes Undone Seminar

SALLISAW, OKLA. – Recently, 22 people in Sallisaw reclaimed their health, thanks to an 11-session series called Diabetes Undone. Participants learned how to reverse insulin resistance, lower blood sugar levels, lose weight and improve overall health.

The free course was hosted by the Sallisaw Seventh-day Adventist Church and sponsored by the Native Ministries Department of the Oklahoma Conference. Each session included a plant-based meal and practical, evidence-based methods to reverse and prevent diabetes.

“We were enlightened about numerous facts on diabetes and health that we didn’t know before this,” said Terry, one of the participants. “We learned a healthy lifestyle that repairs our bodies. Absolutely amazing!”

Terry and his wife, Marilyn, implemented what they learned, including eating more plant-based food and taking walks after meals, and they began to see results almost immediately. Marilyn has had drastic improvements in her A1C, triglycerides and cholesterol levels. “We are elated. Praise God!” said Terry.

Other community members reported similar excitement in what they were learning.

“I had no idea healthy food could taste this good,” said one participant. “Thank you for introducing us to these ideas. If you have another class, I will definitely attend!”

Participants were given a workbook and a cookbook to help them continue to make positive changes in their health journey.  

The Sallisaw church is making plans for more community health seminars in upcoming months.

By Robert Quintana