I have spent a large part of my adult life with two constant companions: type 1 diabetes and the challenge of keeping my weight in check. It’s not just a matter of discipline or willpower – rather, it’s a daily balancing act between blood sugar levels, hormones and the complex realities of a metabolism that has lost its balance.
I’ve been on numerous ‘health retreats’ before, so I know that many are either luxurious getaways with a bit of yoga on the side, or strict programmes where you find yourself counting down the days until you can go home.
Mount Med was different.
Here, they didn’t just look at one part of me, but at the whole picture: my medical history, my physiology, my concerns and my goals. And that’s exactly what they worked on.
