Dragons’ Den’s Sara Davies reveals stark health warning from GP prompted three stone weight loss
DRAGONS’ Den star Sara Davies has revealed the serious talk she had with her GP before she took control of her health.
The crafting entrepreneur, who turned 40 last year, revealed a conversation about her health shifted her mindset resulting in three stone weight loss.
The star is also a mother of two, with her second pregnancy prompting her to realise she needed to be more conscious of her health.
Speaking to The Mirror, she revealed: “I had gestational diabetes in both my pregnancies and as I was leaving the hospital, the nurse told me, ‘If you don’t get a handle on your weight, you will have type 2 diabetes in 10 years.’
“Every year since I’ve had my blood glucose levels checked and every year I’ve seen that number creep up and up towards the pre-diabetic area.
“Then, two years ago, the doctor told me, ‘This is getting a little bit out of hand, by this time next year you’ll be pre-diabetic.’
“It was the kick up the bum I needed.”
Last year Sara revealed she’d gone from a size 16 to a size 16, but isn’t placing much emphasis on what the scales say as she focuses on enjoying movement and toning her body.
She told OK! Magazine how she hates the gym but has embraced a love of running which she credits for her new healthier physique.
She explained: “What’s interesting is people keep saying, ‘Oh my God, you’ve lost so much weight’ but I actually weigh exactly the same. In fact, when I got on the scales a couple of days ago, I was two pounds heavier than I was in January.
“I’ve toned up, I’ve lost inches and I’ve gone down a few dress sizes.”
The star has also previously revealed her new habits including cutting out sugar, embracing drinking kombucha alongside Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden and sharing healthy eating tips.
The star is also set to present her own show on the BBC, called The Big Idea Works.
Billed as ‘Dragons’ Den-meets-The Repair Shop’ the programme will see Sara working with a team of engineers to bring the ideas of aspiring inventors to life, and also sees her return to the North East.
The Big Idea Works airs Monday to Thursday , 2pm, on BBC One. Also available on iPlayer.