LAKSHMI SESHADRI

• Richmond, TX
• Age: 38
• Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes at age 19

“A positive mind can change your health in a positive direction.” This is what Lakshmi believes.

And she should understand best the seriousness of her disease and the importance of remaining hopeful – she’s been dealing with Type 2 diabetes for 18 years now. And treating diabetics in her work as an MD.

When Lakshmi first learned that she had diabetes, she instantly set a goal to lose weight and take better care of herself. After seeing patients with complications from diabetes on a regular basis, she knew what she needed to do in order to stay on top of her disease. And she’s never looked back. As the only women on Team Type 2, Lakshmi hopes to set an example for other women with diabetes. She also hopes to gain endurance through cycing, and wants to educate people about Type 2 diabetes.

Her hobbies include spending time with her family, running and scrapbooking. Soon, she hopes to add cycling to this list.