Grandfather’s simple changes reversed pre-diabetes diagnosis that left him ‘petrified’

Grandfather’s simple changes reversed pre-diabetes diagnosis that left him ‘petrified’

Changing what and how he eats brought dance teacher's blood sugar to a healthy range

Will McKechnie (right), a 66-year-old grandfather who exercised daily, was stunned to learn he was pre-diabetic. (William Mckechnie / SWNS)

McKechnie, determined to turn things around, made some major changes, such as cutting out nightly chocolate and chips and eating whole, nutritious foods instead. (iStock)

McKechnie (pictured above doing a plank) shed nearly 27 pounds, bringing him down to 142 pounds and a size small shirt. (William Mckechnie / SWNS)

"Even if you have to pay for it, it’s worth getting your blood sugar checked routinely," said McKechnie. (iStock)