Did Billy Gardell have diabetes?

Novo originally engaged Gardell for an awareness campaign after he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2019. He and another patient took part in an online video series called “My Type 2 Transformation.”

Why is Billy Gardell so thin?

Gardell’s weight was a result of unhealthy food habits that the actor had held on to for a long time, including eating junk food, smoking and drinking. He lost over 140 pounds by eliminating unhealthy foods and changing his unhealthy lifestyle.

How much weight has Bob lost?

While Bob lost 50 lbs from the start of the show, Gardell has lost around 28 lbs. It still serves as an impressive number.

Is Ozempic good for weight loss?

While the average weight loss with Ozempic is 14 pounds, it’s higher with Wegovy — about 15% of a patient’s body weight, Azar said. “For people who need this medically-managed weight loss, it’s a wonderful tool in the toolbox.

Why do they cut off toes for diabetes?

Because many diabetic patients can’t feel pain or have a loss of sensation in their feet and/or toes, ulcers or wounds can develop and become infected, and diabetic foot or leg amputation may be required if the infection isn’t treated.

Why do they cut off your toes when you have diabetes?

Most lower leg and foot removals begin with foot ulcers. An ulcer that won’t heal causes severe damage to tissues and bone. It may require surgical removal (amputation) of a toe, a foot or part of a leg. Some people with diabetes are at higher risk than others.