12/08/2026
As her health worsened, nurse Donna Gough decided to forget fad diets and join Slimming World. In just over a year, she lost 6st 2½lbs (39kg) and put her type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, she’s enjoying a new-found love of fitness – and running around after her grandchildren! She says:
“When my weight tipped past 16st, I was prescribed tablets by my GP to help with my high blood pressure and my type 2 diabetes. Working in the health sector, I was embarrassed I’d let it get this far – and it made me nervous thinking about what my future could look like if I didn’t turn my health around.
In January 2023 I was ready to make a change. I’ve tried many fad diets over the years – you name it, I’ve probably done it – but I’d always put the weight back on. Slimming World was totally different. I still enjoy my favourite dinners, like curry and chilli, and Food Optimising fits into my busy lifestyle brilliantly.
After reaching my target weight, my doctor told me that I’d put my type 2 diabetes into remission. My health is so much better, and I’ve improved my fitness through Slimming World’s activity support programme, Body Magic.The cherry on top is that I’m now an active nan and can run around with my grandchildren. I’ve gone from fearing for my future to having a brand-new lease of life!”
If you’re concerned about diabetes and want to slim down, we’ll support you all the way to your dream weight. You can find out more about joining Slimming World here. https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/group-or-online-membership
