When a system does not work for the very people it was created to serve in the first place, or does exactly the opposite of what it has promised, then it is high time that system must be replaced with a better one. A similar kind of belief was behind Dr. Jeffrey M. Hockings’ inspiration to launch a medical revolution.
The story of Diabetes Reversal Group (DRG)― the world’s only Patented Type 2 Diabetes Reversal system that guarantees results―of which Dr. Hockings is the Founder and CEO, began with a simple but life-changing realization: the healthcare system was managing diabetes, not reversing it, he states, as he’s spent more than three decades helping patients transform their health, but couldn’t ignore the frustration he saw in people who were told their condition would only get worse. “I knew there had to be a better way,” he acknowledges.
Keeping the Promise
What began as a mission to help a few patients reclaim their health became a 16-year journey of research, refinement, and results that led to a patented system — the only one in the world proven to reverse Type 2 Diabetes. Dr. Hockings’ inspiration has always been rooted in hope that is backed by data, science, and faith. “Watching patients reduce or eliminate medications, normalize blood sugar, and reclaim their energy reminded me that true healthcare should restore life, not manage decline.”
He also has an aunt and father-in-law who died of diabetes, “So helping reverse it now is a personal mission for my wife and me.”
Turning a Business Model into a Healing Model
Before this happened, there was a pivotal moment, a kind of personal experience that strengthened Dr. Hockings’ resolve to challenge conventional diabetes care models and pursue a reversal-based approach. The turning point came during his years running multiple clinics when he realized that ‘disease management’ had become a business model — not a healing model. He watched patients do everything their doctors told them, yet their medications increased and their health declined. “That didn’t sit right with me, so we (my wife and I) decided to sell our wellness clinics and focus 100% of our time tackling the Type 2 Diabetes epidemic.” He ardently believed that the world doesn’t need another medication; it needs a movement that restores health and hope.
A Body Can Heal in the Right Environment
DRG has become a faithful caregiver for the last 16 years since its inception in 2009. It has built a unique position in healthcare by offering hope to millions living with diabetes. Dr. Hockings states, “Our philosophy is simple but radical in the medical world: the body is designed to heal when given the right environment. We focus on root cause correction — not symptom suppression.”
Dr. Hockings and his team of compassionate healthcare professionals combine advanced diagnostics, personalized nutrition, lifestyle restructuring, and behavioral coaching under one unified, patented system. The results speak for themselves: patients consistently experience normalized A1C levels, medication reduction and elimination, and restored vitality.
But the true impact goes beyond numbers. It’s watching someone cry tears of joy after their doctor says, ‘You no longer have diabetes.’ That moment never gets old, shares Dr. Hockings. “We’ve built a company that delivers those moments every day — and that’s why DRG exists.”
Relentless in Ethics-based Results
As both a healthcare professional and a visionary entrepreneur, Dr. Hockings says that balancing scientific rigor with innovation to ensure that DRG’s programs remain effective, ethical, and evidence-based is everything. “We’re relentless about results, but also about ethics.” Their 16-year track record, patent approval, and an independent third-party study validate what they do. They’ve developed repeatable systems backed by data, not hype.
At the same time, innovation drives them forward. They constantly refine their algorithms, patient education modules, and engagement tools to improve outcomes. Every decision at DRG passes through two filters: Is it scientifically sound, and is it in the best interest of the patient? “If it doesn’t meet both, it doesn’t make it into our program. Our team at DRG all share the same conviction — healing isn’t theoretical; it’s measurable.”
Deleting Diabetes Completely from the Health System
The term ‘reversal’ in chronic disease care often invites skepticism. DRG counters it with an approach of scientific and results-oriented awareness and education to help people truly understand what sustainable diabetes reversal entails. Dr. Hockings explains, “Reversal doesn’t mean a temporary fix — it means restoring normal metabolic function without dependency on medication.”
They’ve educated thousands of patients and physicians on what true reversal looks like, and their data consistently support it. “Education is central to our mission.” They hold webinars, produce physician-level training modules, and provide every patient with one-on-one coaching and ongoing support.
They also highlight the difference between reversing and management. Reversal is a state you can maintain through lifestyle and understanding — not luck. Once patients experience that firsthand, the skepticism disappears. Management is when you stay status quo and continue taking medications the rest of your life, says Dr. Hockings.
Tech-powered Scalability
Technology and data analytics play a growing role in personalized health solutions. And they are the backbone of DRG’s scalability. Dr. Hockings adds, “We have a robust patient App, where patients log in their blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, and daily food intake, which is monitored by their support coach.” Patients are guided through our platform with measurable milestones, and DRG’s clinical team reviews progress dashboards to make real-time adjustments.
“We’ve integrated AI-driven analytics to predict potential plateaus and help our team proactively intervene. That’s how we maintain engagement and prevent regression.” Patients feel supported, seen, and empowered — not managed by an algorithm but guided by insight.
DRG’s system makes what was once a local clinic experience accessible nationwide. It’s precision healthcare, personalized and scalable.
Eliminating Misconceptions
In his journey, Dr. Hockings came across some of the most challenging misconceptions about diabetes and its management, both among patients and within the medical community, and had to overcome them with his deep expertise. The biggest misconception has been that Type 2 Diabetes is a lifelong disease. It’s not. It’s a lifestyle-driven, reversible condition for most people. The pharmaceutical industry and traditional healthcare have conditioned society to believe that medication is the only answer — but it’s not the cure; it’s the crutch.
Among patients, the challenge is overcoming hopelessness. “They’ve been told for years that ‘this is just part of aging.’ When we show them the data — and then they see their numbers normalize — everything changes.”
Within the medical community, resistance often comes from habit, not malice. Doctors are trained to manage disease, not eliminate it. “That’s why we’re working to re-educate practitioners through partnerships and our new DRG distributorship program for healthcare professionals,” informs Dr. Hockings.
Empowering People
DRG’s impact extends beyond clinical care—it touches lifestyle, mindset, and empowerment. However, according to Dr. Hockings, for patients, behavioral and psychological transformation in the reversal journey is essential. “You can’t reverse diabetes without also reversing the mindset that created it. Our program integrates behavioral science and accountability from day one.”
He and his team help patients uncover emotional eating patterns, stress triggers, and lifestyle habits that silently fuel the condition. But they don’t shame people — “we empower them.” Each success becomes a psychological reinforcement of possibility. When a person starts believing they can change, that’s when the transformation becomes permanent.
“We see this over and over again: physical healing follows emotional belief.”
Moreover, education is the cornerstone of DRG’s success stories. “We don’t just tell patients what to do — we teach them why it works.” Knowledge creates ownership, and ownership sustains transformation.
Dr. Hockings reveals that they use a layered education model combining video modules, personalized coaching, and ongoing community support. “Our clients don’t feel like they’re in a program; they feel like they’re part of a mission.”
Motivation comes from results, faith, and community. When patients see real progress, celebrate milestones, and see fast healing, the motivation becomes self-sustaining.
Holistic Healing
Looking back, Dr. Hockings feels his understanding of ‘healing’ evolved—from a clinical perspective to a more holistic, patient-centered view. Early in his career, he measured healing through lab results and clinical metrics. Now, he measures it through freedom — freedom from medication, fear, and limitation.
Healing is no longer just physical to him. It’s mental, emotional, and spiritual. “True healing happens when the body, mind, and faith are aligned.” That’s why DRG’s system doesn’t just address blood sugar; it restores hope.
Embracing Trends of Tomorrow, Today
As healthcare rapidly evolves, Dr. Hockings believes some major trends and innovations will shape the future of diabetes care and chronic disease reversal. “The future belongs to personalized, preventive, and participatory healthcare — not one-size-fits-all medicine,” he says. AI and precision nutrition will continue to advance, but human connection will remain irreplaceable.
He also believes reversal-based care will soon become the standard, not the exception. The government and insurers are realizing the financial unsustainability of chronic disease management. That shift will create a massive opportunity for programs like DRG that actually save lives and costs simultaneously.
“We’re in the process of talking with decision makers to make DRG a covered benefit through Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA — and when that happens, it will fundamentally change healthcare as we know it.”
Wisdom-full Advice
Dr. Hockings’ advice to aspiring healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs who wish to drive meaningful change in their fields is pragmatic: “First, know why you’re doing it. Purpose must precede profit. If your motivation is rooted in impact and faith, success will follow.”
“Second, don’t let industry norms define what’s possible. Every breakthrough begins with someone refusing to accept the status quo.”
“Third, surround yourself with people who share your values but challenge your limits. I’ve been blessed with an incredible team, my wife Traci, and a support system that keeps me grounded in faith and focused on the mission.”
“And finally, don’t wait for perfect conditions — take action when you get the idea, don’t procrastinate.”
Restoring Hope, Faith, Freedom, and Health
Finally, when he reflects on his mission and impact so far, Dr. Hockings hopes to leave something remarkable through the Diabetes Reversal Group and his lifelong dedication to transforming health outcomes. In his words, his legacy isn’t about him — it’s about obedience to the calling he feels he’s been put on this earth to accomplish. DRG is more than a company; it’s a movement of restoration. “I want to leave behind a system that continues to change lives long after I’m gone.”
If millions of people can live free from diabetes, if families are restored, if healthcare finally focuses on healing — that’s the legacy.
“When people hear ‘Diabetes Reversal Group,’ I want them to think hope, faith, and freedom. That’s the impact I want to leave behind,” he concludes.
